University of North Texas 
Academic Affairs Policy
Academic affairs policy serves as the foundation of shared governance between the
faculty and administration at the University of North Texas, ensuring transparency,
consistency, and accountability in academic decision-making. These policies provide
a framework for faculty, administrators, and governance bodies to collaborate in shaping
institutional priorities and maintaining excellence.
Please note that UNT Policies are governed by Federal and State of Texas law, UNT System regulations, and UNT Regents Rules. Most human resources procedures are governed by UNT System HR regulations rather than UNT Policy. And most day-to-day procedures are specified in unit and college bylaws, charters, or guidelines.
Faculty Governance and Policy Oversight
Shared governance is a critical aspect of UNT’s commitment to faculty engagement in policy development and decision-making. The Faculty Senate plays a key role in reviewing and recommending policy changes. Faculty members can participate in governance by communicating with their Senators and representatives on committees such as the Faculty Policy Oversight Committee.
Promotion and Tenure at UNT
UNT's success and progress depend on the exceptional work of our tenure-system faculty members who set high academic standards and carry out their work at a premier level. The culmination of this hard work is the awarding of tenure and promotion for achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. As one embarks on the journey toward tenure and/or promotion, we encourage faculty members and those administrators and staff professionals who support them to attend one of our periodic P&T workshops moderated by senior academic administrators.
It is important to carefully review the promotion and tenure process, guidelines, and deadlines for the university and for your college. Please contact your college or the Faculty Information team for questions related to the promotion and tenure process, application, and resources.
Tenure and Promotion Resources
For inquiries or assistance with academic affairs policies or need a consultation, faculty members may contact Faculty Success.
For access to all current UNT policies see the UNT Policy Manual.