Strategic Plan
VMBS STRATEGIC PLAN 2024–2029
CORE THEMES
Academic excellence
Enhancing programs to support faculty and student success.
Forward-looking priorities
Identifying and prioritizing initiatives that will drive our success in the coming years.
Alignment with university goals
Ensuring our initiatives support the broader mission and vision of the university.
Collaboration and growth
Promoting collaborations and broadening the impact of our programs across campus and beyond
Our Vision
Transforming animal and human health today for a better tomorrow.
Our Mission
To enhance animal and human health through transformational education, innovative research, exceptional veterinary patient care, and community outreach that impacts our diverse and evolving world.
Our Values & Culture
Central to everything we do at our College are the Aggie Core Values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
OUR PRIORITIES
- PRIORITY 1: ENHANCING STUDENT SUCCESS THROUGH TRANSFORMATIONAL EDUCATIONEducating veterinary and biomedical professionals and scientists is central to our existence. Preparing students to excel in their choice of veterinary and biomedical careers is the focus of our programs.
- PRIORITY 2: STRENGTHENING AND HARNESSING OUR RESEARCH ENTERPRISE TO INVENT SOLUTIONSWe are uniquely positioned on campus to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Our expertise and impact extend across animal, human, and environmental health – demonstrating a continuum of basic to truly translational research approaches to address challenges.
- PRIORITY 3: ENGAGING THE STATE OF TEXAS, THE NATION, AND BEYOND TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE ANIMAL, PUBLIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (ONE HEALTH)We aspire to expand our reach across Texas, the nation, and the world. With active programs across the state and campuses in Canyon and McAllen, we are well-positioned to impact the health of animals and people of the state and beyond by sharing our medical and scientific expertise.
- PRIORITY 4: CREATING AN INCLUSIVE LEARNING AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCEFostering a safe and supportive educational and working environment is critical to achieving academic excellence and enhancing the reputation of our school. We aim to cultivate a welcoming culture that allows everyone to achieve their full potential as learners, educators, scientists, professionals, and individuals.