Ashley Barraza

The meeting includes updates from the Chancellor, a student spotlight, and campus reports from the University of North Texas, UNT Dallas, and UNT Health. Committee sessions will cover quarterly financial updates, deferred maintenance plans, and various academic initiatives, including the approval of new degree programs in artificial intelligence and cyber security, and academic restructuring for UNT Health. The agenda also features the acceptance of the externally audited financial report, authorization for faculty development leave, emeritus recommendations, faculty designations, and executive session deliberations regarding legal matters, real property, personnel evaluations, and security protocols.

The documented schedule outlines the activities for the University of North Texas System Board of Regents meetings spanning February 18-20, 2015. Key events include joint committee meetings on February 18 concerning the UNT Dallas Campus Master Plan Overview, Facilities Update and Needs, and a Campus Tour. The full Board convened on February 19, including executive sessions regarding personnel matters related to the UNTHSC President evaluation. Committee work followed, focusing on the Audit Committee (reviewing past minutes, charter development, and external audit briefings), the Finance Committee (discussing financial remediation, budget redesigns, and financial reports), and the Academic Affairs and Student Success Committee (reviewing enrollment management strategies and authorizing new degrees for UNTD). On February 20, the full Board reconvened, addressing executive sessions on personnel matters (including UNT System Chancellor evaluation) and legal consultations, followed by open session action items concerning new UNTD degrees, committee charters, and the approval of the Financial Oversight Task Force Report.

The meeting schedule covered key agenda items across two days. Topics included the welcome of the new Student Regent and the election of Board of Regents officers. Committee meetings covered an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework Update, Quarterly Financial Update, and Quarterly Report of Audit Activities. Action items addressed the approval of the FY22 UNT System Consolidated Operating Budget, the UNTS Internal Audit Plan, and regulations concerning the investment of System Funds. Further discussions involved the UNTS FY22 Capital Improvement Plan. Executive Sessions were scheduled to address personnel matters for officers and employees, consultation with attorneys regarding legal matters, and deliberations regarding security audits. The Friday session included discussions on UNT System Strategic Plans Review and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Update, alongside several tenure and tuition rate approvals.

The meeting, conducted via videoconference, included an Executive Session concerning matters outlined under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074. During the open session, the Board approved two action items: the delegation of authority to enter into an employment agreement, and the delegation of authority to approve and execute a ground lease agreement with the City of Dallas for real property located at 7300 University Hills Blvd., Dallas, Texas. Additionally, the Board received a briefing on the UNT System Brand.

The University of North Texas System's strategic plan serves as a roadmap to transform lives and generate economic opportunities across North Texas and beyond through education. The plan is guided by a vision to be accessible, caring, innovative, community-focused, and industry-connected. Its strategic approach is underpinned by three main pillars: strengthening its core functions, driving strategic growth, and creating value. Key objectives include increasing revenue, fostering an optimal work environment, ensuring student success, and enhancing community engagement and partnerships.