John Bunch

This strategic plan outlines several key imperatives for Texas A&M University-Texarkana. It focuses on achieving enrollment growth and diversity, enhancing teaching, research, and scholarship, and strengthening partnerships. Further objectives include creating a vibrant residence life, enriching the first-year academic experience, fostering student engagement, optimizing information technology, and delivering high-quality customer service. The plan aims to position the university as a comprehensive regional institution recognized for student success, excellent education, and contributions to regional economic, social, and cultural development.

This investiture address outlines the strategic vision for Texas A&M University-Texarkana under its new president, Dr. Ross Alexander. The university's strategic direction includes aggressive enrollment growth, development of nearly 20 new workforce-aligned degree programs across various sectors, and the establishment of new academic colleges. Key initiatives involve enhancing the student experience through significant investments in an athletics complex and new sports programs, as well as the construction of major facilities like the Business, Engineering, and Technology Building. The overall objective is to transform the institution into the premier public regional university in the Ark-La-Tex.

This strategic plan for Texas A&M University-Texarkana outlines six key goals. The plan aims to increase student enrollment to 2800, achieve comprehensive university status, increase and diversify funding, obtain national accreditation in Business, Education, Nursing, Counseling, and Engineering within 5 to 10 years, increase scholarly activity and research productivity within 6 years, and enhance the university's role as a center for lifelong learning and cultural enrichment.

The 'Eagle Flight Plan' is Texas A&M University-Texarkana's strategic roadmap for 2025-2030, guiding the university toward a bold and innovative future. Rooted in its mission to provide transformative education, advance regional development, and foster community engagement, the plan outlines key priorities and actionable goals. Strategic priorities encompass Enrollment, Retention, Curriculum, Athletics, Housing and Construction, and Economic and Community Development. The plan aims to achieve academic excellence, student success, and impactful service, fostering personal and professional growth, and producing versatile leaders for high-demand fields and economic development.

The strategic plan for Texas A&M University-Texarkana for 2021-2023 aims to provide an exemplary public higher education grounded in liberal arts and sciences, equipping students with holistic competencies. It focuses on raising the educational attainment level of the East Texas region by increasing student population and aligning with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's 60x30TX initiative. The plan emphasizes community engagement through collaborations and partnerships to address regional issues, fostering a positive environment for staff and faculty through professional development and wellness programs. Additionally, it ensures accountable and efficient stewardship of university resources.