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Division of
Academic Affairs
Mission Statement
The Division of Academic Affairs, a component of the
University of Texas-Pan American, supports the mission of
the University of Texas-Pan American by providing academic
leadership to the University. The Division is committed to
ensuring excellence in all academic programs by developing
and maintaining outstanding faculty and by working collaboratively
with other units within the University and the community at
large.
Goal Statements
The primary purpose is to provide an exceptional teaching/learning
experience, designed to meet the changing needs of our students
through the creation of a student centered intellectually
stimulating multicultural learning environment that
promotes life-long learning.
1.(Curriculum/Programs) to provide a variety of quality
academic programs grounded in the liberal arts that cultivate
active learning, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary
perspectives.
2.(Faculty) to recruit and retain highly qualified faculty
by providing an environment that promotes excellence in teaching,
research, service, and student success.
3.(Scholarship, Research, and Creative Activities) to
facilitate and reward excellence in scholarship, research,
and/or creative activities for the enhancement of knowledge
that can be shared with the public through presentation, publication,
or performance.
4.(Service) to encourage and support ongoing professional,
university, and community service activities by faculty and
students that enhance the quality of life of a multiculturally
diverse learning community.
5.(Student Access and Success) to provide effective student
recruitment, development, and retention programs designed
to promote and serve a diverse student population.
6.(Planning) and Evaluation) to develop and coordinate
an ongoing planning, evaluation, and dissemination process
designed to ensure academic excellence.
7.(Resources) to identify, increase availability, and
ensure appropriate utilization of resources that support academic
programs, faculty and students.
A member of The University of Texas System since 1989,
The University of Texas-Pan American serves one of the fastest-growing
regions in the nation with more than 80 different degree programs.
Undergraduate students can earn a bachelor's degree in one
of 47 different fields, and graduate students are offered
38 master's degrees, as well as doctorates in Business Administration,
with an emphasis in International Business, and Educational
Leadership.
The university includes seven
academic divisions:
Support Units
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