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New Policy: HOP 3-3014 Digital Accessibility

Sept. 16, 2025
This HOP has been developed to comply with federal and state standards relating to the accessibility of digital information by ensuring that users with disabilities can participate in all university programs, services, and activities, while also clarifying the technical standards and requirements for digital resources and information technology used for University business, outlining responsibilities and procedures, and providing resources and support to help units achieve compliance.

Retired Policy: HOP 5-9987-PM Exemption of Certain Noncitizen Employees from Paying U.S. Income Taxes and Social Security Taxes

Sept. 16, 2025
This policy is being retired as it is outdated, referencing legislation from 1962 and internal processes from 1974 that are no longer in use. The University now relies on the Glacier software system to manage Nonresident Alien employee tax documentation. The current process is fully described and maintained by UT Tax Services at https://afm.utexas.edu/tax-services/glacier.

Retired Policy: HOP 9-1260-PM Use of Tape Recorders in Classrooms

April 30, 2025
This policy is being retired as it is being consolidated with new HOP 2-9970 Teaching of Courses by Faculty which will address a broad range of policy requirements related to teaching.

New Policy: HOP 2-9970 Teaching of Courses by Faculty and Assistant Instructors

April 30, 2025
This policy has been developed to establish clear expectations for all CSUs, Departments, faculty, and administrators, reducing risk and discrepancy related to the teaching of courses by faculty and assistant instructors and improving consistency across student learning experiences on campus as well as compliance with state, federal, UT System, and University rules.

Revisions to: HOP 2-2150 Comprehensive Periodic Evaluation of Tenured Faculty

Feb. 17, 2025
This policy is being revised to bring the timelines for comprehensive periodic reviews (CPR) into compliance with state law and the UT System expectations that these reviews are completed no less often than every six years. The policy revisions also clarify the rare and extenuating circumstances under which a faculty member’s CPR may be deferred; clarify how ratings will be shared with University administrators; and update the language related to termination and summary dismissal to be in compliance with SB18.

Retired Policy: HOP 3-1030 Protecting the Confidentiality of Social Security Numbers

Jan. 24, 2025
This policy is being retired as it is redundant and the information is contained in the IRUSP, in compliance with UT System policy.

New Policy: HOP 3-3021 Preventing Discrimination Against Pregnant and Parenting Students

Nov. 12, 2024
This policy supports UT Austin’s commitment to providing an education and working environment for its students, faculty, and staff that is free from discrimination on the basis of pregnant and parenting status in accordance with Texas Education Code (Tex. Educ. Code), Section 51.982 and other applicable laws, such as Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (including pregnancy discrimination) in education programs or activities; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of a disability (including disabilities based on temporary medical conditions from pregnancy); and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in public schools such as institutions of higher education.

Revisions to: HOP 9-1520 Texas Student Media Trust

Aug. 26, 2024
This policy is being revised as the previous version had not been updated since 1982. The updates will reflect current university practice.

New Policy: HOP 9-2060 Learning Facilitators

Aug. 21, 2024
This policy has been developed to allow graduate students enrolled in a non-formula-funded (Option III) programs to be appointed to provide course support for online, non-formula-funded courses and programs.

Revisions to: HOP 5-2420 Policies and Procedures for Discipline and Dismissal of Employees

Aug. 21, 2024
This policy is being updated as the current policy has not been updated since September 1, 1992, and the language in the current policy is outdated. In addition, the termination appeal process is being streamlined to make it more accessible to separated employees. The scope of the policy is being refined, processes have been aligned with HOP 3-3031 and clearer language for the processes governed by the policy has been provided.