MAXIMS OF WT 125: FROM THE PANHANDLE TO THE WORLD
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These ideas will carry West Texas A&M University into the forefront of WT’s aspirational peers while WT serves its students and the region.
MAXIM ONE
Serve the Panhandle and Its Heart – The I-27 Corridor and Route 66
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ASPIRATION
The University’s relationship to its community is critical. Schools, industries, businesses and cultural activities all play a pivotal role in building a quality place to live and study. This is a mutually reinforcing phenomenon.
MAXIM TWO
Embrace Our Community College Partnerships
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ASPIRATION
The University must cultivate a modern version of itself and understand historical imperatives that affect its role in serving students in partnership with community colleges as a means to cost effectiveness and impact on various communities.
MAXIM THREE
Build Undergraduate Academic Excellence
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ASPIRATION
The quality of the student body, the quality of teaching and advising available to students and the quality of the faculty who work with undergraduates all contribute to the undergraduate academic experience. The strength of a Regional Research University is defined, in part, by the quality of the core humanities, arts and sciences programs offered. While our programs are sound, improvement and strength of identity are needed. Essential to success is recruiting high-achieving students. We need to engage the very best freshman scholars.
MAXIM FOUR
Focus Graduate Academics on Regional Opportunities
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ASPIRATION
Exceptional faculty attract exceptional graduate students. The best universities have the most accomplished graduate students and research programs. It is that simple. Our move to doctoral status is driven and sustained by carefully conceived graduate programs. These programs must be responsive to the needs of the Texas Panhandle and similar geographic regions.
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