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Mission Statement

 

The noblest search is the search for excellence.
—Lyndon B. Johnson
Thirty-Sixth President of the United States, 1963-1969
Texas State University Class of 1930

Our Mission
Texas State University-San Marcos is a public, student-centered, doctoral-granting institution dedicated to excellence in serving the educational needs of the diverse population of Texas and the world beyond.

Shared Values
In pursuing our mission as a premier institution, we, the faculty, staff and students of Texas State University-San Marcos, are guided by a shared collection of values. Specifically, we value:

  • An exceptional undergraduate experience as the heart of what we do;
  • Graduate education as a means of intellectual growth and professional development;
  • A diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective, and a sense of community as essential conditions for campus life;
  • The cultivation of character and the modeling of honesty, integrity, compassion, fairness, respect and ethical behavior, both in the classroom and beyond;
  • Engaged teaching and learning based in dialogue, student involvement and the free exchange of ideas;
  • Research, scholarship and creative activity as fundamental sources of new knowledge and as expressions of the human spirit;
  • A commitment to public service as a resource for personal, educational, cultural and economic development;
  • Thoughtful reflection, collaboration, planning and evaluation as essential for meeting the changing needs of those we serve.
     

Goal Statements

Goal 1: Promote academic quality by building a distinguished faculty, developing the university culture of research, and managing enrollment.

Goal 2: Expand access to public university education and contribute to the economic and cultural development of Texas.

Goal 3: Provide a premier student-centered, educational experience that fosters retention and success and is built on academic programs with clearly defined learning outcomes and a rigorous level of academic challenge.

Goal 4: Expand educational opportunities, emphasizing doctoral program development, applied scientific and technical programs, and other programs that address critical state needs.

Goal 5: Enrich our learning and working environment by attracting and supporting a more diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

Goal 6: Develop and manage human, financial, physical, and technological resources effectively, efficiently, and ethically to support the university’s mission.

 

View the entire University Extended Plan through 2012