Introducing: UTRGV’s Strategic Plan
October 20, 2022
Dear UTRGV Family,
Last fall, we embarked on a strategic planning process to redefine the mission, vision, and direction of the University for the next five years and beyond. Today, we are proud to share with you, UTRGV’s Strategic Plan.
What’s in the new Strategic Plan?
While we are continuing to invest in many foundational areas, we have also identified new areas of focus to better serve our students, our employees, and the Rio Grande Valley as a whole.
One big change you will notice is our updated mission statement, which reflects our commitment to service and providing students with a unique multicultural education centered around their success. Pending approval by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, our refined mission statement will guide us toward actualizing our goals in research, healthcare, and innovation, sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being.
How did we get here?
The UTRGV Steering Committee and Executive Committee, tasked with leading this effort, gathered and reviewed demographic, enrollment, and other data as well as case studies from peer institutions to inform their thinking regarding future opportunities for the University. Late last year, we also launched an online survey to gather broad input and received over 1,000 responses from students, faculty, and staff.
These committees, with the help of our higher education consultants from Huron, conducted hours of interviews and focus groups with UTRGV staff, faculty, administrators, undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, donors, employers, and community partners. After synthesizing all the input and ideas we received, we prioritized our strategic areas of focus and developed the Strategic Plan we present to you today.
We greatly appreciate their dedication and want to recognize them for their contributions throughout this critical process:
Strategic Committee Members
STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Dr. MaryJane Lewitt, School of Nursing (Steering Committee Chair)
Dr. Christian Corrales, Division of Governmental and Community Relations
Nicole Englitsch, Office of Human Resources
Noelynn Llasos, Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Dr. Karin Lewis, College of Education and P-16 Integration
Dr. Kurt Martinez, College of Fine Arts
Nancy Nadeau, School of Nursing
Dara Newton, Office of Strategic Enrollment and Student Affairs
Dr. Volker Quetschke, College of Sciences
Dr. Adrian Sandoval, School of Medicine
Dr. Christine Shupala, Office of Institutional Accreditation
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Dr. Guy Bailey, Office of the President
Dr. Janna Arney, Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost
Dr. Kelly Nassour, Division of Institutional Advancement
Dr. Maggie Hinojosa, Division of Strategic Enrollment and Student Affairs
Dr. Michael Hocker, School of Medicine
Veronica Gonzales, Division of Governmental and Community Relations
Michael Mueller, Division of Finance and Planning
Doug Arney, Division of Administration Support Services
Chasse Conque, Athletics
Mike James, Office of Human Resources
Eloy Alaniz, Office of Audits and Consulting Services
What’s Next?
While the completion of our Strategic Plan is a great accomplishment, the real work is only beginning. As we enter the next phase of UTRGV’s evolution, it is our hope that this document serves as guidance, inspiration, and a reminder of what is possible when we know our purpose.
Sincerely,
Guy Bailey
President
Janna Arney
Executive Vice President and Provost