Policy updates
May 03, 2010
04.004 University Ombuds
Revision
Formerly "Faculty Ombudsman", now ": University Ombuds" revised to reflect a resource, now available to all UNT employees, to informally raise and address work-related concerns with the University Ombuds. The policy defines key terms (e.g., confidential, independent, and informally) and provides the responsibilities of the University Ombuds. Revisions to this policy are effective as of 5/3/2010.
Revision
Formerly "Faculty Ombudsman", now ": University Ombuds" revised to reflect a resource, now available to all UNT employees, to informally raise and address work-related concerns with the University Ombuds. The policy defines key terms (e.g., confidential, independent, and informally) and provides the responsibilities of the University Ombuds. Revisions to this policy are effective as of 5/3/2010.
May 01, 2010
April 07, 2010
06.037 Course and Curriculum Development
Revision
Revised to include a statement regarding the University’s established procedures for approving substantive changes to its academic programs and ensuring timely notification to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). As a standard for accreditation, SACSCOC approval is required before the University may initiate any substantive change. Substantive change is defined by SACSCOC as a significant modification or expansion of the nature and scope of an accredited institution. The University’s SACSCOC Liaison (Dr. Allen Clark) is responsible for developing and implementing procedures necessary to ensure compliance with SACSCOC requirements. Effective 4/7/2010.
Revision
Revised to include a statement regarding the University’s established procedures for approving substantive changes to its academic programs and ensuring timely notification to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). As a standard for accreditation, SACSCOC approval is required before the University may initiate any substantive change. Substantive change is defined by SACSCOC as a significant modification or expansion of the nature and scope of an accredited institution. The University’s SACSCOC Liaison (Dr. Allen Clark) is responsible for developing and implementing procedures necessary to ensure compliance with SACSCOC requirements. Effective 4/7/2010.
February 23, 2010
07.015 Notification Regarding Missing Resident Students
New Policy
The Higher Education Opportunity Act requires the University to maintain a missing student notification policy and protocol for on-campus residents. This policy creates a formal process for allowing students to identify a confidential contact in case the student is reported missing. The policy is effective as of 2/23/2010.
New Policy
The Higher Education Opportunity Act requires the University to maintain a missing student notification policy and protocol for on-campus residents. This policy creates a formal process for allowing students to identify a confidential contact in case the student is reported missing. The policy is effective as of 2/23/2010.
12.006 Disclosure of Campus Security and Crime Statistics and Fire Safety and Fire Statistics
Revision
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to keep and disclose information about crime on and near their respective campuses. This policy is revised to include greater detail on how the University compiles and prepares its annual crime security awareness report/brochure. Effective 2/23/2010.
Revision
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to keep and disclose information about crime on and near their respective campuses. This policy is revised to include greater detail on how the University compiles and prepares its annual crime security awareness report/brochure. Effective 2/23/2010.
February 19, 2010
07.025 Student Immunization and Screening/Testing
Revision
The policy (formerly the "Immunization Policy") is revised to include mandatory bacterial meningitis vaccination requirements for first-time students who are moving into on-campus housing. Additionally, the policy includes Tuberculosis (TB) screening and testing requirements for incoming students who are born in countries with a high prevalence of TB, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Effective 2/16/2010.
Revision
The policy (formerly the "Immunization Policy") is revised to include mandatory bacterial meningitis vaccination requirements for first-time students who are moving into on-campus housing. Additionally, the policy includes Tuberculosis (TB) screening and testing requirements for incoming students who are born in countries with a high prevalence of TB, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Effective 2/16/2010.
February 16, 2010
06.047 Shared Governance and the Role of Advisory Committees and the Academic Administration
Revision
Revised to clarify the language and indicate the responsible party. Revisions to this policy are effective as of 2/16/2010.
Revision
Revised to clarify the language and indicate the responsible party. Revisions to this policy are effective as of 2/16/2010.
January 23, 2010
06.047 Shared Governance and the Role of Advisory Committees and the Academic Administration
New Policy
New policy describes the relationship between the administration and the faculty in which the faculty participate in giving direction and recommendations to the University on academic decisions affecting faculty. Effective 01/23/2010.
New Policy
New policy describes the relationship between the administration and the faculty in which the faculty participate in giving direction and recommendations to the University on academic decisions affecting faculty. Effective 01/23/2010.
January 22, 2010
07.014 CARE Assessment Team and Involuntary Student Medical Withdrawal
New Policy
This policy establishes procedures necessary to ensure due process regarding possible involuntary medical withdrawals. The CARE Team has the ability to recommend a student be administratively withdrawn from the University. Effective 01/22/2010.
New Policy
This policy establishes procedures necessary to ensure due process regarding possible involuntary medical withdrawals. The CARE Team has the ability to recommend a student be administratively withdrawn from the University. Effective 01/22/2010.