MVA Mission and Vision

Mission and Vision of the Office of Military & Veterans Affairs

Mission Statement

Military & Veterans Affairs at UT Tyler empowers military-affiliated students—service members, veterans, and family members—to excel in the classroom and contribute meaningfully to the communities they call home. Through comprehensive support, informed advocacy, and intentional campus and community partnerships, we prepare our students to lead with purpose—academically, professionally, and civically.

Vision

Through its work, the Office of Military & Veterans Affairs will position UT Tyler as the regional leader in military-affiliated education by advancing student success, strengthening pedagogy and campus belonging, and serving East Texas through innovative programming, research, and community partnership. We envision a university where military-affiliated students thrive as scholars and leaders—and where UT Tyler is recognized as the hub that supports student success & academic excellence, community engagement & empowerment, and career readiness.

OMVA will realize this vision through the following strategic priorities:

• Ensuring every military affiliated student has a clear, supportive pathway from admission through graduation and into their professional career.
• Expanding a visible and supportive campus environment where military affiliated students, faculty, and staff experience meaningful belonging and engagement.
• Building a high performing, data-informed operational structure that strengthens campus/community collaboration and long term capacity.