Arkansas Tech University begins 2025 with a new mission statement and a new vision statement.
The statements were developed by ATU President Dr. Russell Jones and other ATU senior administrators during the fall 2024 semester through collaboration with the ATU Board of Trustees, ATU Faculty Senate, ATU Staff Senate and ATU Student Government Association.
The statements were approved by the ATU Board of Trustees during its meeting on Dec. 19, 2024.
The new mission statement is as follows:
“Arkansas Tech University is dedicated to student success and access by providing an education that will significantly impact social mobility, enabling students to reach their greatest potential. The university has an unwavering commitment to providing life-changing educational opportunities at all levels of higher education through partnerships, research and service initiatives that contribute to the economic, cultural and social well-being of the students and the region it serves. The university will cultivate a vibrant and welcoming community, encouraging students, faculty and staff to achieve their goals in a supportive environment.”
The new vision statement is as follows:
“Arkansas Tech University will empower its students to pursue their dreams and unlock their full potential by providing a high-quality, challenging education, creating a path to personal and professional success across the Arkansas River Valley, the state, the nation and beyond.”
With its new mission and vision statements as a guide, ATU will initiate a new strategic planning process during the spring 2025 semester. The current ATU strategic plan is due to expire at the conclusion of the 2024-25 academic year.
