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College of Arts & Sciences

Strategic Plan2025-2030

The Texas Tech University College of Arts & Sciences was founded in 1925 as one of the university's four original colleges. Comprised of 15 departments and one program, the college offers a wide variety of courses in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, and natural sciences. Undergraduates can choose from more than 40 bachelor's degree programs, while graduate students may choose from roughly 50 programs at the master's or doctoral level.

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College of Arts & Sciences' Core

Shared Values

Integrity: Consistently model ethical behavior.
Care and Understanding: Being aware, respectful, and considerate of others as individuals.
Community: Foster a connected and collaborative environment for a shared vision.
Curiosity: Desire to learn more.
Grit: We never give up.

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Purpose

As the intellectual core of Texas Tech University, the College of Arts & Sciences opens pathways for the success and well-being of people from all backgrounds and interests.

Mission

The College of Arts & Sciences creates and shares knowledge through a multiplicity of dynamic programs in the humanities, social, physical, and life sciences, each of which is dedicated to the unwavering pursuit of critical thought, resiliency, adaptability, effective communication, ethical citizenship, cultural and technological literacy, and the success and well-being of our local, regional, national, and global contexts.

Vision

The College of Arts & Sciences will continue to exemplify the characteristics of a premier research university. We will exemplify and promote excellence as we strive to inspire innovation across all aspects of our mission. And we will partner with our local, regional, national, and global communities to provide leadership for today and a vision for the future. We believe in challenging the impossible, and that possible starts here.

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Strategic Priority One

Educate and Empower a Dynamic Student Body

Goal OneContribute to a culture of connectedness through highly effective teaching of designated THECB core courses as a campus-wide foundation for all TTU students.

Goal TwoFoster success through transformative learning experiences for all students through curricular and extracurricular engagement activities.

Goal ThreeTrain and equip our students to become ethical leaders and global citizens.

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Strategic Priority Two

Develop, Catalyze, and Promote Innovative Research and Creative Activities

Goal OneAdvocate for strengthening and investing in integral/shared infrastructure and instrumentation.

Goal TwoEstablish the College of Arts & Sciences as a research locus for solving complex societal problems using traditional and multidisciplinary approaches.

Goal ThreeProactively engage and align with state and national strategic priorities.

Goal FourRecruit, develop, and advance high-impact researchers to address university priorities.

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Strategic Priority Three

Transform Lives and Communities through Outreach and Engaged Scholarship

Goal OnePromote and support outreach and engaged scholarship as an essential college commitment.

Goal TwoDevelop a sustainable model for outreach and engaged scholarship.

Goal ThreeBuild partnerships and collaborations with local, regional, national, and global communities for meaningful outreach and engaged scholarship.

Goal FourCreate recognitions and incentives to encourage outreach and engaged scholarship involvement.

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