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HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT
BROWNSVILLE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE
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| 2. |
THE
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE MISSION STATEMENT, PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT
AND PARTNERSHIP STATEMENT (AS APPROVED BY THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION
COORDINATING BOARD)
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| 3. |
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICIES |
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3.1 |
University Policy Concerning Non-Discrimination
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3.2 |
AIDS/HIV/HBV-Related
Issues at The University of Texas at Brownsville |
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3.3 |
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct
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3.4 |
Harassment against Student on basis of race, color, or national origin
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3.5 |
Consensual Relationships All Faculty and Staff
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3.6 |
Sexual Offense
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3.7 |
ADA Grievance Policy
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3.8 |
Sexual Orientation Nondiscrimination Policy
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3.9 |
Equal Employment Opportunity
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3.10 |
Workplace Accommodations for Disabilities
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3.11 |
Reporting Wrong Doing/Retaliation Prohibited |
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5.1 |
President |
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5.1.1 |
Administrative Authority and Responsibility of the President |
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5.1.2 |
Organization of the President's Office |
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5.1.4 |
Administrative and Non-Academic Committees and Councils |
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5.1.5 |
The University of Texas at Brownsville Audit Charter |
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5.1.6 |
Policies and Procedures Internal Audit Committee UTB |
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5.1.7 |
Purpose and Responsibilities/Executive Director for Institutional Development |
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5.2 |
Vice President for Academic Affairs
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5.2.1 |
Purpose and Responsibilities/Vice President for Academic Affairs |
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5.2.2 |
Organization of the Academic Affairs' Office |
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5.2.4 |
Academic University Committees and Councils |
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5.2.5 |
Strategic Budgeting and Planning Committee |
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5.2.6 |
University Computing and Technology Committee |
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5.2.7 |
Sponsored Programs Committee |
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5.2.8 |
Human Subjects Research Review Committee |
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5.2.9 |
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee |
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5.2.10 |
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee |
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5.2.11 |
Graduate Committees |
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5.3 |
Vice President for Business Affairs
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5.3.1 |
Purpose and Responsibilities/Vice President for Business Affairs |
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5.3.2 |
Organization of the Business Affairs Division |
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5.6 |
Vice President for Student Affairs
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5.6.1 |
Purpose and Responsibilities/Vice President for Division of Student Services |
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5.6.2 |
Organization of Student Affairs |
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5.6.4 |
Responsibilities/Organization of the Director of Athletics |
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5.6.6 |
The University of Texas at Brownsville Philosophy of Athletics |
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5.7 |
Partnership Committees
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5.7.1 |
Partnership Committees |
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5.8 |
Vice President for Administration and Planning :Job Description
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5.8.1 |
Organization
of the Administration and Planning Division |
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6.1 |
Student Financial Assistance Policies |
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6.1.1 |
Emergency Tuition and Fees Loan |
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6.1.2 |
Texas Public Educational Grants |
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6.1.4 |
Competitive Academic Scholarships |
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6.1.5 |
Options to Pay Tuition and Mandatory Fees by Installment |
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6.1.6 |
Seldon Leavell Endowed Scholarships |
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6.1.7 |
Financial Aid Office Application Process, Policies and Procedures |
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6.1.8 |
Loan Deferral |
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6.1.9 |
Collection of Tuition |
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6.1.10 |
Student Health Insurance |
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6.2 |
Academic Rights and Responsibilities
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6.2.1 |
Academic Standards and Student Records Committee
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6.2.2 |
Academic Probation and Suspension |
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6.2.3 |
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 |
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6.2.4 |
Student Absences on Religious Holy Days |
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6.2.5 |
Student Identification Cards |
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6.2.6 |
Compliance with Federal Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act |
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6.2.7 |
Student Health Services |
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6.3 |
Student Conduct
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6.4 |
Student Discipline
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6.4.1 |
Disciplinary Code |
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6.4.2 |
Disciplinary Hearing and Appeals Procedure |
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6.5 |
Campus Life and Student Organizations
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6.5.1 |
Recognition and Approval of Student Organizations |
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6.5.2 |
Policy on Student Sponsored Activities |
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6.5.3 |
Student Service Fee Advisory Committee |
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6.5.5 |
Student Organization Statement of Policy |
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6.5.6 |
Student Publications |
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6.5.7 |
The Collegian |
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6.5.8 |
Policy for Newspaper Distribution on Campus |
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7.1 |
Recruitment |
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7.1.1 |
Recruitment and Hiring of Faculty |
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7.1.2 |
Appointment of Consultants |
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7.2 |
Appointments
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7.2.1 |
Academic Titles |
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7.2.2 |
Graduate Faculty |
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7.2.3 |
Appointment of Adjunct Faculty |
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7.2.4 |
Emeritus Faculty |
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7.3 |
Planning, Development Evaluation, Tenure, Promotion and Merit
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7.3.1 |
Faculty Responsibilities and Workload |
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7.3.2 |
Faculty Development Plan |
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7.3.3 |
Student Evaluation of Instruction |
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7.3.4 |
Faculty Merit |
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7.3.5 |
Faculty Promotion |
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7.3.6 |
Faculty Probation and the Granting of Tenure |
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7.3.7 |
The University of Texas at Brownsville Academic Senate Constitution |
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7.4 |
Faculty Employment Policies |
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7.4.1 |
Academic Freedom/Responsibility |
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7.4.2 |
The Greater Duties of a Member of the Teaching Staff |
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7.4.3 |
Faculty Classroom Responsibilities |
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7.4.4 |
Summer School Employment |
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7.4.5 |
Absences from Regular Duties and Classes |
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7.4.6 |
Absences for Conferences and Professional Meetings (Academic Affairs) |
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7.4.7 |
Leave of Absence |
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7.4.8 |
Faculty Outside Employment |
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7.4.9 |
Faculty
Files |
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7.4.10 |
Commencement |
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7.4.11 |
Oral
English Proficiency for Teaching Personnel |
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7.4.13 |
Academic
Budget and Finance Review Committee |
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7.4.14 |
Overtime |
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7.5 |
Selection Role and Evaluation of Deans and Chairs
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7.5.1 |
Selection
of Department Chairs and Academic Program Directors |
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7.5.2 |
Role
and Responsibilities of Department Chairs |
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7.5.3 |
The
Dean of a College/School |
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7.5.4 |
Procedure
for Selection of Academic Deans |
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7.5.5 |
Evaluation
and Development of Academic Administrators |
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7.5.6 |
Centers
and Institutes |
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7.6 |
Curriculum and Programs
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7.6.1 |
Academic
Program Review |
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7.6.2 |
Academic
Program Abandonment |
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7.6.3 |
Curriculum
Changes |
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7.6.4 |
Short
Course Guidelines |
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7.6.5 |
Special
Admission Category for Non-Degree Students |
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7.6.6 |
Acceptance
of Money from Students |
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7.6.7 |
Textbooks
and Other Materials Prescribed for Student Use |
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7.7 |
Resignation, Retirement, Non-Reappointment, Termination and
Grievances
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7.7.1 |
Faculty
Resignation/Retirement |
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7.7.2 |
Non-Reappointment of a Non-Tenured, Tenure-Track Faculty Member |
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7.7.3 |
Termination
of Employment of a Faculty Member for Good Cause |
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7.7.4 |
Termination
of Employment of a Faculty Member Due To Financial Exigency |
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7.7.5 |
Misconduct
in Research and Creative Activities |
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7.7.6 |
Policy
and Procedures for promoting Objectivity in Research by Managing, Reducing
or Eliminating Conflicts of Interest |
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7.7.7 |
Faculty
Grievance Procedure |
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7.7.8 |
Periodic
Comprehensive Performance Evaluation of Tenured Faculty |
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7.7.9 |
Compensation
for Teaching Continuing Education Courses |
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7.7.10 |
Full-time
Staff Teaching Academic or Technical Courses |
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7.7.11 |
Extension
of Tenure Track Probationary Period |
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8.1 |
Classified
Personnel Pay Plan |
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8.2 |
Employment Policies
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8.2.1 |
Employment
and Organizational Bulletins |
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8.2.2 |
Working
Hours and Rest Periods |
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8.2.3 |
Personnel
Files |
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8.2.4 |
Personnel
Record Changes |
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8.2.5 |
Longevity
and Hazardous Duty Pay |
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8.2.6 |
Prior
State Service and Interagency Transfers |
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8.2.7 |
Time
Records, Paycheck, Payday |
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8.2.8 |
Staff
Outside Employment |
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8.2.9 |
Termination
of Employment and Re-Employment |
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8.2.10 |
Grievance
Policy |
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8.2.11 |
Discipline
and Dismissal of Employees |
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8.2.12 |
Non-Academic
Personnel Attending University Courses |
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8.2.14 |
Progressive
Discipline |
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8.2.15 |
Staff
Service Recognition Awards |
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8.2.16 |
Statement
of Liability |
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8.2.17 |
Family
and Medical Leave Act |
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8.2.18 |
Staff
Senate of The University of Texas at Brownsville |
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8.2.19 |
Probationary
Period |
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8.2.20 |
Staff
Exceptional Merit Award System for UTB/TSC |
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8.2.21 |
Drugs
and Alcohol Policy |
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8.2.22 |
Policy
on Drug and Alcohol Testing (Certain Holders of Commercial Drivers'
Licenses) |
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8.2.23 |
Consulting
and Professional Service |
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8.2.24 |
Fraudulent or Dishonest Activities |
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8.2.25 |
Criminal Background Checks For Security Sensitive Positions |
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8.3 |
Absences, Leaves and Holidays
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8.3.2 |
Sick Leave |
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8.3.3 |
Sick Leave Pool |
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8.3.6 |
Holidays |
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8.3.7 |
Hiring
Procedures |
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8.3.8 |
Promotion and Transfer Procedure |
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8.3.9 |
Reduction
in Force |
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8.3.10 |
Moving
and Relocation Expenses |
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10.1 |
Regents General Policy Statements
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10.1.1 |
The University of Texas System Board Authority
and Delegation
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10.1.2 |
Authority of Institutional Documents
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10.1.3 |
Appointment of Relatives - The Nepotism Rule
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10.1.4 |
Public Information and
Official Communications
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10.1.5 |
Official Report Copies for Institutional Research
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10.1.6 |
Texas Public Information Act
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10.1.7 |
Rules of Conduct Pertaining to the Confidentiality of Social Security Numbers |
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10.2 |
University (State) Property
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10.2.1 |
Use of University-Owned Property and Equipment
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10.2.2 |
Accountability and Responsibility for State Property
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10.2.3 |
University Property - Loss or Damage
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10.2.4 |
Movable Equipment Acquired Under Grants from
the Federal Government
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10.2.5 |
Inventories
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10.2.6 |
UTB Facilities Use Policy
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10.2.7 |
Records Management and Retention
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10.2.8 |
Sale of University Property (Surplus Equipment and
Supplies)
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10.2.9 |
The University of Texas at Brownsville-Capitalized Assets Inventory
Control System
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10.2.10 |
Liability of Property Loss
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10.2.11 |
Change in Agency Head or Property Manager
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10.2.12 |
Distribution of Agency Head or Property Manager
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10.2.13 |
Information Security Statement
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10.2.14 |
Computer Use Resources Policy
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10.2.15 |
Policy for the Use and Protection of Information Resources
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10.2.16 |
Statement of Operating Policy Pertaining to VideoConference Taping
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10.2.17 |
Statement of Operating Policy Pertaining to Non-Disclosure of
VideoConference Information
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10.2.18 |
U.T. Brownsville Policy on Naming of Buildings and other Facilities
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10.3 |
Purchasing
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10.3.1 |
General Responsibilities of the Director of Purchasing
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10.3.2 |
Centralized Purchasing Policy
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10.3.3 |
Purchasing Procedure Summary
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10.3.4 |
Detailed Purchasing Procedure
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10.3.5 |
Departmental Purchase Requisition
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10.3.6 |
Special Purchasing Problems
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10.3.7 |
Vendor Protest/Dispute Resolution
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10.3.8 |
Petty Cash, Change Funds, and Cash Handling Policy
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10.3.9 |
The Use of University Name for Procurement/Purchasing from Employees
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10.3.10 |
The Use of University Leased-Rented Property and Equipment
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10.3.11 |
Cutoff of Fund Encumbrances at end of Fiscal Year
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10.3.12 |
State of Texas Purchasing Card Program
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10.3.13 |
Receiving of Equipment, Supplies and Invoices
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10.3.14 |
Correspondence with Vendors and State General Services Commission
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10.3.15 |
State of Texas Travel Credit Card Program
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10.4 |
Sponsored Activities |
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10.4.1 |
Non-Budgeted, Revenue-Producing Activities
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10.4.2 |
Grants and Contracts Funds Received
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10.5 |
Travel |
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10.5.1 |
Travel Procedure Summary
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10.5.2 |
Travel Approval
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10.5.3 |
Travel Reimbursement Claim Procedure
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10.5.4 |
Travel Reimbursement Computation
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10.5.5 |
Official State Mileage
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10.5.7 |
Business
Expense Policy
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10.6 |
Vacation and Other Leaves |
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10.6.1 |
Annual Vacation
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10.6.4 |
Employee Leave – other leaves with pay
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10.6.5 |
Treatment of Vacation and Sick Leave Balances of Employees whose Status
Changes from Eligible to Ineligible
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10.7 |
Fiscal |
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10.7.1 |
Budget Policy/Fiscal Accountability
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10.7.2 |
Banking and Investment Relationship
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10.7.3 |
Invoices and Bills
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10.7.4 |
Transaction Codes Used in Financial Reports
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10.7.5 |
Object Codes Used in Financial Reporting
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10.8 |
Gifts and Grants |
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10.8.1 |
External Nonprofit Corporations
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10.8.2 |
Soliciting, Accepting and Processing Gifts and Grants from Private
Philanthropic Sources
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10.9 |
University Environment Policies |
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10.9.1 |
Soliciting on Campus
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10.9.2 |
Environmental Health and Safety Office
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10.9.3 |
Campus Environmental Health and Safety Program
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10.9.4 |
Parking and Traffic Regulations
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10.9.7 |
Environmental Review for Acquisition on Real Estate
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10.9.8 |
Public Information Procedures and Guidelines in Event of Emergency or
Critical Incident
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10.9.9 |
UTB Emergency Evacuation of Campus
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10.9.10 |
Alcohol Beverages on Campus Policy
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10.9.11 |
Smoke-Free Workplace
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10.9.12 |
University Publications
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10.10 |
Patents and Copyrights |
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10.10.1 |
Patents and Copyrights
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10.10.2 |
Photocopying Copyrighted Materials
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10.11 |
Recognition of Faculty and Staff Organizations |
