Graduate School 2016

Introduction

The Office of Graduate Studies was established in 1996 to specifically address the needs of the current and prospective graduate population.  On July 20th 2004, the Office of Graduate Studies officially became the Graduate School to further support the graduate population.  This was due to an increased interest in providing services designed for current and prospective graduate students.  Our profile has expanded to include more full-time masters and doctoral students.  Since its inception, the Graduate School has made significant strides in the following areas:

• Contributing to UTSA’s goal of becoming a premier public research university
• Expanding support services for graduate students
• Increasing graduate enrollment (From Fall 1996  to fall 2006 graduate enrollment has increased from 2660 to 3981.  This is an increase of 40%.)
• Increasing the number of graduate programs offered
• Working with new and emerging technologies to assist our graduate population
• Streamlining processes and communication to better serve our students and the UTSA community

The Graduate School has created our strategic plan to complement the strategic initiatives specifically in the areas of enriching educational experiences to enable student success; expanded research and innovations; promoting access and affordability; serving the public through community engagement; and expanding resources and infrastructure. 

Mission Statement

The Graduate School promotes and supports academic excellence in the graduate education provided at UTSA and success for the diverse population of students who enter our graduate programs.  The Graduate School communicates the benefits of a graduate education within and beyond the UTSA community.  It fosters collaborations to insure that high academic standards are maintained, that diversity across graduate programs and graduate students is valued and respected, that policies and procedures related to graduate education are fair and consistent, and that providing graduate education and serving graduate students are integral parts of the university mission.

Vision Statement

The Graduate School will be recognized as the central student-centered resource for graduate education, research, and services.  We will work with faculty, staff,  students, administrators, and the community to promote and support the success and development of our diverse graduate population.

Core Values

The Graduate School shares the University’s core values, as they reflect how we will fulfill our mission and realize our vision.  Each value included in the UTSA Strategic Plan guides the mission and vision of the Graduate School:

• Integrity:  adhering to a standard of core values in The Graduate School and ensuring that all who work here act in a fair and ethical manner.
• Excellence:  commitment to delivering consistently high-quality service through superior performance and to supporting consistently high-quality service, teaching, and research across our three campuses.
• Inclusiveness:  fostering diversity and providing access to educational and socioeconomic opportunities for all—regardless of individual backgrounds and philosophies.
• Respect:  treating others with civility and openness, and recognizing the dignity inherent in each individual.
• Collaboration:  working with others toward common goals while valuing teamwork, participation, and commitment to public service
• Innovation:  encouraging ingenuity, creativity, and public service.

Graduate School Strategic Plan
UTSA Strategic Plan

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