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We are a values-driven university shaping the next generation of health care leaders and expanding access to quality care where it is needed most. Our culture of personal investment ensures that learners and team members thrive — building a workforce ready to serve.
Through top-ranked, accessible education, real-world training and research grounded in the needs of the populations we serve, we deliver unmatched value — anchored by our deep and ongoing commitment to rural areas and underserved populations. This is how we shape THE FUTURE OF HEALTH.
"We believe that your zip code should not determine your health. Yet, for many Texans, it does. This reality is a call to action; this strategic plan is our response."
Lori Rice-Spearman, Ph.D.
Strategic Guidelines
A bold vision only matters if it can be realized. At TTUHSC, our commitment to creating healthier futures and expanding access to quality care begins to take shape when priorities decisions and actions across the university align with our distinguishing characteristics.
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TTUHSC’s culture sets us apart—it is a defining strength that draws people in, builds community and helps us thrive together. We foster an environment where people feel valued, supported and empowered to lead. At its core is our values-based approach, calling on every member of TTUHSC to be driven by purpose, guided by our values and accountable for upholding them in every action and decision.
Decisions will reinforce our commitment to:
- Upholding a values-based culture
- Fostering a supportive learning environment
- Prioritizing health and well-being
- Advancing growth and professional development
- Strengthening interprofessional collaboration
At TTUHSC, people are not secondary to performance; they are essential to it.
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TTUHSC is committed to expanding health care access, educational opportunities and research impact in a way that reinforces our foundation. Our reach will grow when it enhances our ability to serve communities and those who depend on us most.
Access to quality care will be strengthened through:
- Prioritizing our communities
- Advancing research that benefits our communities
- Keeping talent in Texas
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Expanding with purpose
When we grow, it is to expand access to quality care.
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TTUHSC provides a high-quality education that gives graduates a competitive edge in their fields. Through academic excellence, hands-on training and career readiness, learners gain the skills and experience to make a meaningful impact in health care while receiving extraordinary value for their investment in education.
Value will be reinforced through:
- Removing barriers to access and success
- Strengthening academic excellence
- Integrating real-world learning and innovation
- Maximizing career readiness and training
Our graduates are not just prepared, they stand apart.
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TTUHSC prioritizes research that expands knowledge, drives innovation and translates discoveries into real-world health solutions. By bridging basic, translational, applied and population health research, we ensure breakthroughs, improve patient care, advance health outcomes and drive technology transfer and commercialization—especially for the populations we serve.
Research will be strengthened through:
- Advancing alignment
- Expanding basic, applied, translational and population health research
- Fostering interprofessional collaboration
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Investing in research capacity
Our research drives better outcomes because it starts with purpose.
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TTUHSC will optimize processes, infrastructure and technology to improve efficiency, sustainability and long-term impact across all locations. This means prioritizing efficiency, collaboration and sustainability to maximize impact.
Investment priorities include:
- Ensuring sustainable funding and strategic resource allocation
- Improving operational efficiency and effectiveness
- Modernizing facilities and technology
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Enhancing collaborative and interprofessional environments
We strengthen impact by making every resource count.
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TTUHSC will expand its external influence to strengthen workforce development, expand access to quality care and enhance the impact and value of a TTUHSC education, driven by a supportive culture that remains strongly committed to rural areas and underserved populations. Influence is not about visibility alone—it is about improving and being recognized for what we do best.
Priority focus includes:
- Advocating for policies and funding
- Expanding relationships and strategic alliances
- Increasing external funding
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Elevating TTUHSC’s brand and visibility
We strengthen our influence by leading with clarity and purpose.
Strategic Impact
Led by TTUHSC's Office of the President's Division of Institutional Excellence and Culture, progress is reviewed annually across three areas to strengthen alignment, foster shared accountability and focus our collective energy on what matters most — a healthier future and expanded access to quality care for all Texans.
Performance of Key Indicators (KPIs)
Key performance indicators (KPIs) will be shared to provide insight into the overall health of the university and our progress with our strategic guidelines. In addition to tracking performance, KPIs inform the Strategic Operating Plan and ensure daily work supports long-term outcomes.
Achievement of Objective and Key Results (OKRs)
Cascading across the university, achievement of objectives and updates on outcomes and key results will be distributed and celebrated across our institutional footprint.
Progress on University-Wide Initiatives
Progress and completion of these large, coordinated efforts will be shared as they drive transformational change across the institution. These high-impact initiatives require collaboration across functions and sustained commitment to move the university closer to its vision.
The Vision
A healthier future with access to quality care for every Texan.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Guiding Values
We are proud to share our Values-Based Culture with all our constituents – faculty, staff, students, patients and community members. These core values—One Team, Kindhearted, Integrity, Visionary, and Beyond Service—are integral to our purpose, and we aim to align with those values on a daily basis.
One Team, Kind Hearted, Integrity, Visionary, Beyond Service
