John Adair

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.

The meeting agenda included several key segments and action items. The meeting started with an invocation followed by a call to order, featuring presentations from the presidents of UNT Dallas, UNTHSC, UNT, and the UNT System Chancellor on their top five accomplishments planned for 2014. The Consent Agenda covered approval of minutes from the January 16, 2014 meeting and Faculty Development Leave Recommendations for 2014-2015. The Finance Committee addressed briefings on Tuition and Fee Plans for FY15 and Beyond, and action items included approval of Room and Board Rates for FY 2015 through FY 2018, and amendments related to the UNT System Commercial Paper Program and Revenue Financing System, including Regents Rule 10.300 regarding Debt Management. The Executive Session covered consultation with attorneys regarding legal matters, deliberations on real property, and personnel matters. Committee meetings later addressed academic degree program approvals and budget approvals for facility renovations, concluding with background reports.