Mission Statement

Our Vision:
... continued and sustained growth in academic programs, student services, and the student body while encouraging continuous improvement in our academic quality.

In concert with the University of Texas System:

The mission of the University of Texas of the Permian Basin is to provide quality education to all qualified students in a supportive educational environment; to promote excellence in teaching, research, and service; and to serve as a resource for the intellectual, social, economic, and technological advancement of our diverse constituency in West Texas.

To Our Students:
The University is committed to promoting the widest level of participation within our region by focusing on the potential of each student. As a regional institution, the University offers to both traditional and nontraditional students and environment of support and collegiality with a personal concern for each student's successful completion of his or her educational goals. Undergraduate programs balance a curriculum in the liberal arts and sciences with preparation for professional and academic studies. All academic programs, while focused regionally, ensure our graduates may compete globally.

To Our Faculty and Staff:
The University seeks to foster an atmosphere conducive to professional growth. We are dedicated to maintaining an environment that allows each of our faculty and staff to reach his or her professional goals. Through the success of our faculty and staff, and by their integrative efforts, centers of excellence will be created and enhanced.

To Our Community:
The University recognizes its responsibility to help advance the economic base of the Permian Basin and West Texas. By serving as a resource of intellectual, social, economic and technological advancement, the University serves as a valuable research asset for the region's economic development. Our greatest contributions are providing well-prepared graduates to West Texas employers and instilling a love of life-long learning.

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelors and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of The University of Texas of the Permian Basin.