Priority: Serve East Texas
Serve East Texas
UT Tyler embraces its role as a pillar of the East Texas community, dedicated to enriching lives, fostering progress, and becoming a beloved cornerstone of the region. We strive to be a source of pride and opportunity for East Texas. We are committed to building meaningful partnerships, enhancing operational excellence, and aligning our resources to meet the needs of students, patients, and residents. By fostering economic growth, advancing healthcare, and creating vibrant cultural and educational opportunities, we aim to forge a strong bond with our community, serving as a trusted partner and an enduring symbol of progress and collaboration.
Serve East Texas Goals
Initiatives
- Grow UT Tyler brand awareness and favorability across East Texas.
- Enhance internal coordination of external engagements to strengthen our stewardship and improve our connection with the community.
- Optimize the operations of the Cowan Center as well as other UT Tyler facilities, such as athletics, to ensure ease of usage and accessibility to community members.
Initiatives
- Enhance financial transparency and accountability throughout the institution and ensure accurate financial analysis and reporting.
- Establish robust training programs through mentorship and professional development for faculty, staff, and administrative leaders.
- Identify and meet technology infrastructure needs that will support long-term growth.
- Conduct a design thinking initiative to address and streamline some of the most complex and challenging experiences for our students and employees. Focus on eliminating bureacratic hurdles to enhance efficiency and support - such as improving financial aid or advising services for students or HR, IT and procurement process for employees.
- Develop programs and processes that foster lifelong relationships and engagement between the university, students, alumni, and donors.