University of North Texas System

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.

The Audit Committee meeting scheduled for February 16, 2026, included several key components. The agenda featured briefings on the Quarterly Report of Audit Activities, presented by the Chief Audit Executive, and an overview of the UNTS Compliance Strategy presented by the Chief Compliance Officer. The primary action item was the UNTS Approval of Amendments to the Audit Committee Charter, which seeks to enhance governance regarding the selection, appointment, and evaluation of the External Auditor. The meeting documents also included minutes from prior meetings held on November 13, 2025, and December 11, 2025, and detailed reports on completed assurance and advisory audits, as well as the status of management action plans.

This document, titled 'UNTS Enterprise Audit Report Inventory,' compiles internal and external audit activities for the UNT System, including UNT, UNT Dallas, and UNTHSC. It covers a period from Fiscal Year 2013 through November 2017, presenting observations, risk levels, and recommendations across various categories such as finance, academic and student affairs, information technology, and governance and regulatory compliance. The inventory also documents management responses, responsible parties for implementation, expected completion dates, and the status of each recommendation.