The University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) serves the higher education needs of a rapidly growing, international, multicultural population in the South Texas Region. The University preserves, transmits and creates knowledge to serve the cultural, civic, and economic advancement of the region and the state. The University provides students advanced instruction in academic programs offered through innovative delivery systems that lead to professional certification, and baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Through teaching, research, creative activity and public service, UTPA prepares students for lifelong learning and leadership roles in the state, nation and world community.
Vision
The University of Texas-Pan American is the premier learner-centered research institution in the State of Texas. We actively engage businesses, communities, cultural organizations, educational organizations, health providers and industry to find solutions to civic, economic, environmental and social challenges through inquiry and innovation.
Values
- We value ethical conduct based on honesty, integrity, and mutual respect in all interactions and relationships.
- We value student access to higher education, recognizing their diversity and needs.
- We value student success fostered through the commitment of faculty and staff.
- We value a diversity of perspectives, experiences, and traditions as essential components of a quality education.
- We value curiosity, exploration, inquiry, innovation, creativity, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
- We value collaboration with internal and external constituent groups.
- We value active involvement in shared governance, consensus-building, teamwork, and open communication.
- We value our relationship as a united community of scholars, students, and staff, enriching each other's work and lives through our commitment to the advancement of UTPA.
Goals
Provide students a quality educational experience that enables them to complete their educational goals in a timely fashion.
Become an outstanding research institution, emphasizing collaborative partnerships and entrepreneurship.
Enhance UTPA’s engagement with the community to meet challenges and maximize opportunities.
Collaborate with P-12 schools to enlarge the pool of applicants who are personally prepared and academically qualified for higher education.
Infuse Inter-American and global perspectives throughout the University community.
Optimize institutional effectiveness and efficiency consistent with high quality organizational standards.
