Aspiration: A compelling vision statement that describes the institution UT aims to become in the future (~10 years from now) and inspires the community.
Our Aspiration: Become the world's highest-impact public research university, unleashing knowledge, opportunity and innovation from the heart of Texas.
Pillars: 5 top priorities within the umbrella of the aspiration. Below is a summary that includes key elements. Please read the full strategic plan for more information.
PEOPLE
We will serve more students and learners and cover more of their financial need; aggressively pursue outstanding, high-potential talent; achieve the objectives set forth in our ambitious Plan for an Equitable and Inclusive Campus; and engage our graduates for life.
PLACE
We will embrace and enrich the spirit of Austin and Texas by strengthening UT’s leadership role in health, innovation, talent development, scholarship, and the arts through simplifying and promoting new avenues for collaboration and taking advantage of and reimagining our campus.
EXPERIENCES
We will deliver exceptional, transformative experiences for students, staff, faculty, and alumni through a vibrant residential campus environment; holistic support of all students, staff, and faculty; the creation of small communities and shared campus-wide experiences; and high-quality operations.
EDUCATION
We will drive educational innovation through new degrees, interdisciplinary education, innovation in pedagogy, and linkage to our research, and we will strategically expand Continuing Professional Education offerings to prepare learners for dynamic futures.
RESEARCH
We will lead the world in research at scale in three broad areas of exceptional importance to Texas and the world: Technology and Society, Energy and Environment, and Health and Well-Being.
Initiative areas: Broad areas that will comprise of initiatives that will enable UT to achieve its goals (e.g., attract outstanding staff members who are inspired by UT’s mission). Our plan has over 40 initiative areas. Please see the plan PDF to read more about these areas.
Measures of success: Measurable results that will mark progress toward the aspiration (e.g., Reduce student debt-to-income ratio for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students) Please see the plan PDF for more details about our measures of success.