The policy was revised to allow an office who conducts a criminal history check for one particular purpose to share the adverse information regarding an employee with HR (or Dean of Students, if appropriate).
The policy revision added definitions necessary for policy understanding. The review process for Annual Reviews and guidelines for the Annual Review and Reappointment of Academic Administrators were also added.
The policy was revised to support the work of the university's Youth Protection Program, which was created to protect the safety and well-being of the university community, including non-student minors.
Substantive components of UNT policy 16.002, Campus Access for Service and Comfort Animals for People with Disabilities, and UNT policy 15.013, Animals in University of North Texas Buildings, Leased Facilities and On Campus Properties, were combined to provide a single policy to address animals on UNT campus grounds.
The policy was revised to bring it in line with university practice. The revision included removing language concerning Cooperative Education and adding internship program reporting requirements.
The policy was revised to align policy with Budget practice and to reflect new terminology resulting from an upgrade in the Financial System and Chart of Accounts.
