About COURI

Vision

To position UTEP as a  recognized higher education  leader that engages all undergraduate students in the generation, interpretation, application, and dissemination of new knowledge.

Mission

To provide  undergraduate students with impactful learning experiences through  research, scholarly and creative activities , under the mentorship of faculty, and in collaboration with UTEP academic leaders, advisors and other supporting units.

Goals

• Provide  access to research, scholarly and creative activities for all undergraduate students by promoting integration of these activities throughout their educational experience within and beyond the classroom.
• Promote a campus-wide culture of engagement in undergraduate research, scholarly and creative activities that is  inclusive of all disciplines, encourages excellence in mentoring, and embraces interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Foster academic  excellence via the creation of rigorous and sustainable research, scholarly and creative opportunities that prepare undergraduate students for their aspired careers, advanced education programs and leadership in a globalized 21 ^st century.
• Promote awareness and  articulate the  benefits of undergraduate research, scholarly and creative activities among faculty, students and the entire UTEP community.
• Showcase and celebrate the accomplishments of UTEP’s undergraduate research, scholarly and creative community.