TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM STRATEGIC PLAN 2016 – 2021 VISION: IMPERATIVES FOR THE FUTURE
We will be the system of choice for students, employers, faculty and staff and research funders:
1. All qualified students will find a place in the A&M System and will have an array of pathways to pursue their ambitions and interests. We will develop a coordinated recruitment and admissions strategy for the A&M System and create coherent pathways among institutions.
2. The A&M System will remain affordable and accessible. We will continue to ensure that our costs remain reasonable so that the cost of education does not become a barrier for Texans to access the A&M System.
3. Our students will leave the A&M System as responsible and engaged citizens prepared for successful careers in an increasingly global economy. Our member institutions will develop the educational experiences, experiential opportunities and service opportunities that our students need to succeed post-graduation in a global economy. 4. The A&M System will increase its prominence by building a robust and targeted research portfolio. We will continue to encourage cross-institution and cross-discipline collaboration, and we will support our member institutions in their research pursuits, including obtaining emerging research status.
5. The A&M System will provide services that respond to the needs of the people of Texas and contribute to the strength of the state’s economy. We will continue to address the needs of Texas and use technology to reach citizens in new ways.
6. The A&M System, in adhering to the high standard of excellence and growth required in this strategic plan, will display prudent financial stewardship and sustainability. Our member institutions will be diligent about their plans for growth, and the A&M System will ensure financially sound decision making at the aggregate level. We have robust financial management capabilities in place and will continue to manage the A&M System’s financial health in a holistic manner.
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