Faculty Handbook            Section I
The University of North Texas: A Brief Overview
A.
Historical Sketch		   C.
Organization of the University		   D.
Statement of Purpose/Mission		   E.
Strategic Planning		   F.
Accreditations

B.    UNT and the State Higher Education System

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University of
North Texas

UNT is the fourth-largest institution among 35 public senior colleges and universities in the state of Texas. There are also 50 community/junior college districts, one technical college system, seven state medical schools, three dental schools, and several other health-related schools. Ten separate boards of regents govern the senior institutions. The governance of state-supported higher education is the responsibility of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Texas Legislature and the governor.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has broad programmatic responsibilities. Such matters as new degree programs, course additions, degree requirements, and changes in departmental name and/or structure as well as construction requests are matters for Coordinating Board action after local procedures have been met. The Board itself is composed of gubernatorial appointees; it is aided by a full-time professional staff located in Austin.

Higher education in Texas is funded according to a formula determined by the state legislature that emphasizes enrollment as the principal determinant of state funding to colleges and universities.