David Barron

This document outlines the mission, vision, and strategic road map for the College of Education and Psychology (CEP) at UT Tyler. Based on the 'UTTyler Rise as ONE Strategic Plan', it focuses on five key themes: enriching student experience, elevating economic opportunity and social mobility, partnering in community service, ensuring sustainability and fostering accountability, and advancing excellence in teaching and research. The plan aims for CEP to be a global leader in its fields, preparing professionals, advancing knowledge, and impacting local, regional, national, and international communities.

The 2022 Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) by The University of Texas at Tyler aims to cultivate students' real-world problem-solving skills, preparing them for 21st-century global demands. The plan focuses on four key strategies: integrating problem-solving assignments into undergraduate disciplines, providing co-curricular application opportunities, developing faculty teaching strategies, and annually evaluating QEP initiatives. This comprehensive approach ensures students strengthen their problem-solving competencies through discipline-specific knowledge application in real-world contexts, contributing to student success beyond the institution.

This strategic plan outlines three core priorities: ensuring student success by preparing them for the workforce and fostering a positive educational journey; upholding teaching excellence through innovative and effective instruction that promotes critical thinking; and serving East Texas by contributing to economic growth, advancing healthcare, and creating cultural and educational opportunities through strong community partnerships.

The strategic plan for the UT Tyler School of Medicine outlines a bold vision for advancing medical education, research, and community engagement in East Texas. Aligned with the University of Texas at Tyler's priorities, the plan focuses on Student Success, Teaching Excellence, and Service. It aims to expand the School's regional impact, reduce health disparities, improve healthcare quality, train physician leaders, and foster innovative, value-based healthcare systems tailored to the needs of rural communities.

The Technology Department Strategic Plan 2020-203 focuses on engaging students in learning activities to enhance their future careers by offering certifications and upgrading laboratory equipment. It aims to connect students across degree programs with alumni, employers, and professionals in East Texas through new student organizations and collaborations with community colleges. The plan fosters continuous improvement through applied research and faculty development, while also enhancing community involvement opportunities for students and faculty.