This fall, President Neal Smatresk announced the university's Quality Enhancement Plan, a plan to improve learning that is required as part of UNT's reaffirmation of accreditation in 2016 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools' Commission on Colleges.

Soar Beyond the Classroom, a plan that will engage students in action-based learning and give them real-world experience in the regional community and abroad, was chosen after a year-long process that included feedback and participation by students, faculty, staff, alumni and community partners. This plan will give students more opportunities to interact with the surrounding community, solve problems and gain valuable work experience that will strengthen their critical thinking and communication skills. Learn more about the plan and keep updated with the progress of implementation.