9 Sanctions

Violations of University policies and applicable state or federal laws are cited in University policies, handbooks, or other guides. A brief description of sanctions can be found below. This list is not intended to usurp other disciplinary or legal measures associated with violations of policy or law.

Penalties for violations of University policy range from loss of computer resource usage privileges to dismissal from the University; and, may also include prosecution, and/or civil action. Referrals for legal action will be made through the Office of the General Counsel.

• If the offender is a faculty member, his or her supervisor (usually the department chair) shall initially recommend to the dean and thereafter to the Provost the appropriate sanction. When termination is recommended, the faculty member may appeal to the University Review Committee or to the University Tenure Committee, whichever is appropriate per the University of North Texas Faculty Handbook.

• If the offender is a staff member, the procedures to be followed are those specified in the "Discipline and Discharge Policy" of the University of North Texas Personnel Policy Manual.

• If the offender is a student, the procedures to be followed are those specified in the "Code of Student Conduct and Discipline" as printed in the University of North Texas Student Handbook. If the student in violation of this policy is also an employee of the University, sanctions may include termination of employment.

• Other State and Federal Laws may be applicable.