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Phone: 817-272-2101
Office of the President
The University of Texas at Arlington
701 S. Nedderman Drive
Arlington, TX 76019
Elevate and Operationalize UTA Values
Status: Complete
Overview
Elevate and operationalize UTA values at all levels of the organization, enhancing engagement and fostering a sense of community across campus.
Impact
Clearly defined shared values and behaviors that are embedded into UTA’s culture provide a standard set of expectations and common language for employees. A shared set of values and behaviors adds purpose and meaning to our daily work, enhances engagement, strengthens team dynamics and provides a basis for giving and receiving recognition.
This initiative supports:
2030 People and Culture Theme
Key Strategy 1: Integrate UTA values throughout the University to support the campus in creating an environment and culture of engagement.
- Tactic: Support the campus in creating an environment of engagement.
- Tactic: Conduct regular Engagement Surveys and create operational accountability for improving employee engagement results at all levels.
Status Update - Summer 2025
Key efforts to embed UTA’s institutional values across the organization have been completed. This includes investing in manager and supervisor development to promote a more consistent employee experience, enhancing the new hire process to strengthen cultural alignment, and setting clear expectations for staff, faculty, and leaders that reflect UTA’s core values..