Accreditations The University of North Texas is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. In addition, the university offers programs approved by the following organizations: Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications The American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business The American Chemical Society The American Library Association American Association of Applied and Preventive Psychology American Psychological Association American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Association for Behavior Analysis Computer Sciences Accreditation Board Inc. Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs Council on Rehabilitation Education The Council on Social Work Education Foundation for Interior Design Education Research National Academy of Early Childhood Programs National Association of Schools of Music National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration National Recreation and Park Association/American Association of Leisure and Recreation Council on Accreditation Institutional Memberships The University of North Texas holds the following memberships. Alliance for Higher Education American Association for Higher Education American Association of State Colleges and Universities American Council on Education The Association of Texas Colleges and Universities Association of Texas Graduate Schools Conference of Southern Graduate Schools Federation of North Texas Area Universities National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges University Officers Board of Regents J.S. Farrington, Chair (1999), Dallas E.L. "Buddy" Langley, Vice Chair (1995), Irving W. David Bayless Sr. (1997), Denison R.L. Crawford Jr. (1995), Lewisville Nancy Halbreich (1997), Dallas Joe Kirven (1995), Dallas Lucille G. Murchison (1999), Dallas Don L. Rives (1997), Austin Topsy Wright (1999), Grand Prairie Administration Alfred F. Hurley, Ph.D., Chancellor of the University of North Texas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth and President of the University of North Texas Blaine A. Brownell, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs David B. Kesterson, Ph.D., Vice Provost and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Frederick R. Pole, MS, Vice President for Administrative Affairs Walter E. Parker, MA, Vice President for External Affairs Phillip C. Diebel, BBA, CPA, Vice President for Fiscal Affairs Peter B. Lane, Ph.D., Vice President for Development Joe G. Stewart, EdD, Vice President for Student Affairs Richard S. Rafes, JD, Ph.D., Vice President and General Counsel The Schools and Colleges College of Arts and Sciences, Nora K. Bell, Ph.D., Dean College of Business Administration, J. Clay Singleton, Ph.D., Dean School of Community Service, Daniel M. Johnson, Ph.D., Dean College of Education, Paul N. Dixon, Ph.D., Dean School of Library and Information Sciences, Raymond F. von Dran, Ph.D., Dean School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management, Suzanne V. LaBrecque, Ph.D., Dean College of Music, David Shrader, DMA, Dean School of Visual Arts, D. Jack Davis, Ph.D., Dean Robert B. Toulouse School of Graduate Studies, Rollie R. Schafer Jr., Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Dean University Libraries, B. Donald Grose, Ph.D., Director of Libraries University Diversity Statement The University of North Texas has a history of seeking to preserve an atmosphere of openness and tolerance. This university is committed to maintaining an unpretentious and accepting atmosphere welcoming to anyone who will strive to achieve his or her personal best. UNT possesses and values an increasing diversity among the individuals who make up its community. This is one of UNT's greatest strengths. Individuals within the UNT community are unified by a primary purpose: learning. With that primary purpose in mind, UNT works to advance ideals of human worth and dignity by facilitating open discussion, supporting rational resolution of conflict and encouraging examination of values. Harassment based on individual differences is inconsistent with UNT's mission and educational goals. Every member of the UNT community enjoys certain human and constitutional rights, including the right to free speech. At the same time, individuals who work, study, live and teach within this community are expected to refrain from behavior that threatens the freedom, safety and respect deserved by every community member in good standing. Every member of the University of North Texas community must comply with federal and state equal opportunity laws and regulations. Such compliance will be not only a given standard, but is, in fact, a baseline from which our community works to assure fairness and equity to all who pursue their educational and professional goals here. Students, faculty or staff who have concerns or questions should contact the appropriate office. Students should call the Dean of Students at (817) 565-2648. Faculty and staff should call the Office of Equal Opportunity at (817) 565-2456. TDD access: (800) 735-2989. Americans with Disabilities Act The University of North Texas does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's disability and complies with Section 504 and Public Law 101-336 (Americans with Disabilities Act) in its admissions, accessibility, treatment and employment of individuals in its programs and activities. The university provides academic adjustments and auxiliary aids to individuals with disabilities, as defined under the law, who are otherwise qualified to meet the institution's academic and employment requirements. Students needing assistance may call (817) 565-4323. For information, call the Office of Disability Accommodation at (817) 565-4323 TDD access: (817) 565-2958, the Equal Opportunity Office at (817) 565-2456. TDD access is available through Relay Texas at (800) 735-2989.