MinerAlert
MinerAlert
STRATEGIC GOALS
Throughout our history, the University has served the people of our region. Our students, faculty and staff contribute their talents, expertise, time and energy to make significant contributions to community quality of life. This engagement crosses multiple disciplines and happens in both formal and informal ways. We are both a hub of educational and cultural enrichment and a part of the fabric of our community as educated citizens engaged in the life of the region. UTEP will build on our history to foster intellectual, cultural and economic well-being through meaningful outreach and engagement.
In response to the needs and interests of our community, we will produce meaningful artistic, cultural, scientific and educational events involving our students and faculty.
We will produce high-quality intercollegiate athletic events that engage our alumni, promote positive community spirit, and create a positive impression of UTEP in West Texas and beyond. The shift to the Mountain West Conference in fall 2026 will provide new opportunities to re-engage the community and re-ignite historic rivalries with schools more geographically aligned with UTEP in the west.
We will systematically expand educational impact by hosting activities, courses, and events on a wide variety of subjects to engage K-12 students and their families to continue to strengthen the college-going culture in the region.
We will continue health outreach activities that serve the community and give our health professions students opportunities for real-world practice in their fields of study.
We will continue to engage regional and state leaders and conduct needed planning and development associated with the establishment of a law school at UTEP to address the region’s need for legal services.
UTEP will host a variety of externally sponsored major special events – including concerts, stage productions, conferences, speakers, and competitions – which strengthen El Paso and the University as a vibrant and rich community while generating revenue to support and maintain the campus.