As one of the largest Hispanic-serving institutions in the U.S., UTRGV is in a unique position to create models of higher education that best serve Hispanic students – an emerging dominant demographic group across the country – as well as non-Hispanic students. Student success is at the heart of UTRGV and the center of our core priorities; it is also one of UT System’s Quantum Leaps. Therefore, we strive to prepare and empower students to thrive in a rigorous academic environment who are prepared to contribute to a global economy and are inspired to become community, education, health, and industry leaders and innovators. We will accomplish this through a holistic approach that addresses the academic and affective needs of our students by providing high quality instruction, advising, and support services that foster resiliency and success through a welcoming and supportive community for students, including those who may require specialized services to reach their academic potential.
Goal
Support our students in achieving their academic goals in a timely manner and reaching their professional aspirations through excellent integrated learning experiences both in and out of the classroom.
Key Initiatives
Increase experiential learning opportunities that enrich the academic experiences of all students and link to future careers and advanced study.
Support high quality and innovative instruction through faculty development, curricular evaluation, course redesign, empirically supported learning strategies, and universal design of learning.
Increase access to courses across campuses and platforms for students to make timely progress to graduation.
Provide excellent academic advising through highly trained advisors, robust technological tools, timely outreach to students, and self-advisement tools.
Cultivate a campus environment that supports students’ resilience and interpersonal skills to enhance relationship development, personal health, and safety.
Sample Metrics
Retention and graduation rates.
Number of hours earned versus hours enrolled.
Percent of students participating in experiential learning opportunities.
