The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), a Hispanic-Serving Institution and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, stands as a beacon of community impact within the region. With deep roots in North Texas and strong partnerships across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, UTA has brought continuous momentum to Arlington and the broader region for over 100 years.
An anchor in its community, UTA has proven that big dreams yield bigger results by pushing the boundaries of knowledge and fostering a culture of innovation and discovery. In recent years, UTA has set its sights on monumental impact through research, achieving Carnegie R-1 status, placing itself among the most elite doctoral research universities in the country.
The work of UTA is not done alone. It is through the academic rigor of our faculty and the drive of our students, the strong partnerships with businesses and community organizations, and the unique place in one of the fastest-growing regions in the country that UTA can dream even bigger.
In this newest strategic plan, UTA redefines community impact for universities, rooting it in academic excellence, groundbreaking discovery, and unwavering engagement. Together, we embark on a journey guided by this roadmap to realize the shared dreams of our community and shape a bright future for all.
UTA leadership would like to thank everyone who participated in our strategic planning retreats, subcommittees, focus groups, and all those who provided their valuable insight and input to this process.
Strategic planning is a crucial process that sets the foundation for achieving long-term goals and objectives. It involves a systematic and comprehensive approach to defining a University’s direction, making informed decisions on allocating its resources, and aligning its internal capabilities with external opportunities. The strategic planning process serves as a roadmap, guiding leaders in anticipating and adapting to changes in the landscape, fostering innovation, and ensuring sustained success. This dynamic and forward-thinking process requires careful analysis, collaboration, and a commitment to adaptability, positioning universities to navigate the complexities of today's ever-evolving landscape.
Embarking on a strategic planning journey necessitates a well-structured timeline that acts as a compass, guiding universities through a series of deliberate steps and milestones. From the initial stages of environmental analysis and goal-setting to the execution of tactics and continuous evaluation, this timeline encapsulates the strategic planning process.
Development of strategic plan book, supporting documents, and website
Finalize strategic plan; Work with leadership and university stakeholders to finalize UTA 2030
The strategic planning process started in early 2022. The initial steps in the strategic planning process involved listening sessions with faculty, staff, students, alumni, campus leaders, community entities, and other stakeholder stakeholders who are important to the University. Additionally, information was collected from surveys, interviews, focus groups, and working sessions with campus leadership.
In the spring of 2023, an Institutional Strategic Planning Committee (ISP) was created. To ensure representation from all areas of the University, the ISP Committee is composed of faculty and staff that represent the Faculty Senate, Staff Advisory Committee, colleges, and business units. From February 2023 – July 2023, the ISP committee met with campus leaders to gain a grasp on high-level initiatives and projects impacting the University. During each of these meetings, the ISP committee went through a series of brainstorming exercises to develop long-term priorities and goals for the University.
During the fall of 2023, work groups were developed for each theme area. These workgroups were composed of leadership from various areas of the University, ranging from Deans of colleges to Vice Presidents of business units. The work groups also included faculty and staff that represented Faculty Senate and Staff Advisory Council. Over the course of the several months, these work groups met multiple times to develop the goals, strategies, tactics, and metrics for the strategic plan. The end result of these workgroups culminated in the development of the University’s strategic plan, UTA 2030.
Our strategic plan is a living document, and we welcome your feedback on how we can continuous adjust and evolve to create a dynamic plan that meets the needs of our community.