Over the Summer UNT finalized a new Academic Integrity Policy (Student Academic Integrity Policy (06.003)). The new policy updates UNT’s definitions of academic misconduct, including terms like plagiarism and forgery, clarifies the role of the Academic Integrity Officer (AIO) and clarifies procedures for single as well as multiple or major violations of academic integrity. In... Read more
Recent active shooter events in El Paso and Odessa have brought this serious topic to the forefront again. It’s important to all of us at the UNT Police Department that you feel safe and prepared both here at the university or wherever you may go. For this reason, we offer free Active Shooter Response training. In this, we teach the Run/Hide/Fight response method to provide you with steps... Read more
One of the main objectives of the Office of Faculty Success (OFS) is to foster a collegial and inclusive campus environment where faculty can thrive. As a part of this initiative, we are kicking off a regular feature in the OFS newsletter – a caring and connecting corner. The month’s feature is on policies and procedures that help to support faculty who are adding to their family either... Read more
Find out What’s Happening at the Libraries The UNT Libraries website includes a list of events, including free workshops on Python, R, LaTeX, RefWorks, Scopus, and more. Renovations at Willis Library To find out more about the renovations taking place at Willis Library, check out our Updates on the Upgrades page for the details... Read more
This program replaces Eagle Express, which will be phased out. It seems to me the key point is that S&S offers students discounts, and encourages continuous enrollment and timely graduation. I’m not sure a dive into the weeds would be of interest to faculty, but some key details are: Opting in locks a student’s tuition rate for 4 years. Enrolling in at least 15 hours and the fall... Read more
A recent ‘Fessor graham award winner Dr. Jeannette Ginther from the Department of Teacher Education and Administration serves as a Senior Lecturer in the College of Education. Dr. Ginther served as a middle school teacher, reading instructional specialist, student achievement specialist, professional learning coordinator, educational consultant, and field supervisor before joining the College of Education faculty. Dr. Ginther is a... Read more
A recent recipient of the UNT Foundations Faculty Leadership Award, Karen Weiller- Abels is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation. Karen is a leading researcher on gender in media representations of sport activities and movement education. She has chaired her discipline’s national organization, the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. And in that role... Read more
