CARE Team

Policy number: 
05.002
Policy description: 

The University of North Texas (UNT) is committed to providing a working environment that is conducive for employees to grow in their professional fields while providing a safe campus environment. Through the creation of a collaborative interdisciplinary team, UNT will provide a caring program of identification, assessment, intervention, and response to individuals in crisis or whose mental, emotional or psychological health condition directly threatens the university community.

See full policy (PDF): 
PDF icon 05.002 CARE Team.pdf
Policy owner: VP for Finance and Administration
Policy contact: 
Katy McDaniel
Asst Vice Chancellor & CHRO
UNT System Human Resources
Applies to: 
All University
Date Issued: 
Monday, August 15, 2016

Last updated: 

Date: 
02/04/2021
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
Revised to update the CARE Team purpose and composition. And removed Administrative Leave as an option for employees referred to the CARE Team.
Date: 
08/15/2016
Action: 
New Policy
Comments: 
New UNT Policy 05.002 "CARE Team" has been created in order to provide a systemic response to individuals who may be in crisis or whose mental, emotional, or psychological health condition may directly threaten the safety of the University environment. Effective 08/15/2016.