Priorities
At The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley our purpose is rooted in a commitment to serve the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond, fostering graduates poised to lead and enact positive change in their communities and the world. Central to our mission are five focused priorities—Academic Excellence, Student Access & Success, Campus Life, Research & Scholarship, and Health Education & Patient Care—alongside two cross-cutting priorities—People and Community Engagement & Integration.
These priorities reflect our dedication to enhancing our impact on students and the Rio Grande Valley community, striving to position UTRGV as the premier Hispanic-Serving Institution in the United States. Through signature initiatives that leverage our institutional strengths and foster creative thinking, we seek to propel UTRGV to new heights of excellence, guided by our enduring commitment to student success and community prosperity. 
Academic Excellence: Academic program rankings; faculty turnover rates; and internship and experiential learning participation rates.
Student Access & Success: Student retention and graduation rates; average time-to-graduation; and average student debt post-graduation.
Campus Life: Student participation in clubs and organizations; student-athlete recruitment; and number of on-campus events.
Research & Scholarship: Number and range of grants received; interdisciplinary and inter-campus grants; and faculty professional development programs.
Health Education & Patient Care: Number of patients served annually, patient satisfaction with quality and accessibility of services; and provider satisfaction.
People: Faculty and staff recruitment rates; faculty and staff turnover rates; and campus climate survey results.
Community Engagement & Integration: Community service events; workforce development partnerships; and service-learning participation rates.
Learn more about the Strategic Plan.