The policy revision defined the policy application, and added clarity to what is considered protected information and the actions that an employee must take to protect information.
The policy was revised to expand the definition of university student group,add Immunity from Criminal and Civil Liability section for those who report incidents of hazing, and add specifics to the notification language.
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.
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.