It never hurts to push the proverbial envelope
just a bit—that’s a risk that everyone should take to push ideas, thoughts and dreams forward to encourage growth, success and opportunities. It’s something seen every day in the Texas Panhandle—an entrepreneurial spirit that offers unlimited possibilities, and that same spirit is encouraged at WT.
greatest inventions, the most compelling masterpieces grow from an environment that tolerates, even encourages, risk. People identify with the entrepreneurial spirit of Texas and especially of the Panhandle. This spirit—that pushes the edge of thought and action and sees possibilities and opportunities where others may not—needs to be present in the faculty, staff and students of West Texas A&M University and in its plan. Faculty, staff and students will be encouraged to be entrepreneurial in every aspect of University life and to be bold in seeking opportunities that benefit the life of the University, its citizens, and, ultimately, the citizens of the Panhandle, state and beyond. This entrepreneurial spirit will mark WT.
support the intellectual mission of the University by assuring that a broad and relevant set of experiences, perspectives, needs and talents are present in the academic community. The University will be reflective and responsive to the diverse needs of its community through its programs and services and by living up to its fundamental commitment to equity and dignity of all persons. 12. STUDENT-CENTERED FACILITIES The campuses and facilities of West Texas A&M University must provide welcoming environments that are aesthetically pleasing as well as appropriate to their purpose and efficiency. All should be proud of the physical facilities and resources of West Texas A&M University.
11. REFLECTIVE AND RESPONSIVE The diversity of the student body, faculty and staff directly
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