What is your greatest dream for UNT?

Whether you are a student, faculty, staff, alum or community member, you have a connection with UNT and likely have hopes for how we can be the best possible UNT. We want to capture your dreams for UNT. Tell us your dreams by leaving a comment below or tweet your #UNTDreams.

My dream for UNT is that...

“We inspire critical thinkers and game changers.”

− Anna Pechenina, graduate student who participated in the Planning Implementation workshop

“We become recognized as a premier research institution offering an outstanding educational experience.”

− Marilyn Wiley, College of Business, sharing feedback from discussions at the Planning Implementation workshop

“We reconnect our alumni back to our university.”

− Rick Villarreal, Athletics Director

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Comments

Angela BurrBiochemistry major

I would love to see top notch research facilities at UNT.

Friday, September 19, 2014 - 10:16
Christoph WeberAssistant professor of German

We have have a language immersion program here at UNT. Language houses on campus would be a wonderful way for our students to become more fluent in a foreign language and explore cultures from abroad.

Friday, September 19, 2014 - 12:02
Nina Academic Advisor

My dream for UNT is big. It is revolutionary. It would take a lot of work, planning and preparation. It would take courage. My dream is that just as UNT has developed an innovative tuition plan, UNT would pioneer a comprehensive plan to help students plan and prepare for their futures. This plan would require that we help students explore and determine their majors and career paths early. It would require that we teach them practical skills throughout their degree leading to and culminating in an internship or some sort of hands-on experience in the workforce available for every student. For every student of every major who works hard and completes the requirements we assign, UNT will prepare them for the future in such a way that they will overwhelmingly say it was worth the time and money they spent to come here.

Friday, September 19, 2014 - 16:14
David McEntireProfessor

Allow disciplines and programs to flourish that have historically not received sufficient funding and personnel (as compared to the credit hours they generate and the grants they produce). Ensure that there is a holistic review of departments that takes into account multiple disciplines and professions, and the missed opportunities that exist and could be corrected.

Sunday, September 21, 2014 - 07:32
Beth BerendsAlumni, Payment analyst

I think it would be wonderful for the Mean Green to become the greenest school possible. If we could get students and faculty to care about recycling more, collect more solar and wind energy and be renowned for our green efforts, not only is it helpful to the environment, it's a great reputation for us. I appreciate the new outdoor recycling recepticals. But surrounding the campus, there's litter everywhere. Especially on Eagle Dr. If there were some PSAs about litter, maybe the students would be more mindful of their actions. Or if we could quantify how much recycling we do, there could be a goal to reach or surpass.

Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 13:53
AnonymousStaff at Discovery Park

My dream for UNT is to have better services for all students, staff and faculty at Discovery Park. Better dining services, better workspaces, better cell signals. The only plus to being out at Discovery Park is the Parking (even if it is a bit pricey). But, how hard is it for dining services to come up with a better solution than the one in place. Cost may be an issue, but when the daily lunch special with a drink costs more than $8.00 that's not a valid argument any longer.  And saying there aren't enough students that frequent Discovery Park is also a bit flawed, just ask the Dean of the College of Engineering. Students use the dining services simply because there's not a better alternative (think captive audience). Not very student oriented.Better cell signals seem ironic given that the ITSS group works out here and includes the Telecommunications folks. Even they have to find an area next to a window to get at least 2 bars. What about that wooded hillside west of Discovery Park, UNT owns it, how about a full blown cell tower installation? I'm guessing students would find that beneficial.Better workspaces for students would be a huge bonus. For example, there are tables in the corridors which is useful. But, if you've ever been out at Discovery Park during class time, you'll notice all the tables are moved closer to the electrical outlets in the walls. The students need a plug in to use those ubiquitous laptops everyone seems to think they have. So, why not wire electricity to all of the poles in the building? Again, there is an associated cost, but think of the student good will that would generate. Available power everywhere in the building.

Friday, October 3, 2014 - 12:02
Jessica MartinezMathematics Major

  1. We are seen as more than just a music school, i.e. our academics and athletics rise to a higher standard as well.
  2. We are the perfect picture of diversity coming together, creating a unique blend of ideas and thoughts.
  3. We lead the state in innovation and creativity.
  4. We continue to be one of the "best buys" in Texas for students. 
  5. We are a first choice school. 

Tuesday, October 7, 2014 - 15:17
Kelly Reyna, Ph.D.Executive Director of UNT Quail

We become the epicenter for innovation in our comprehensive research programs.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - 12:37
Kerry RomineSr. Financial Analyst for UNT System & PhD Student in College of Information

I would like to see UNT with an international presence, perhaps Canada, Latin America or the Caribbean. I also believe UNT should offer more courses at the UCD in Downtown Dallas.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - 15:57
Robin LakesAssociate Professor of Dance

UNT is now well positioned to create a College of the Arts. The faculties in all the visual and performing arts on campus have strong credentials; the arts degrees at UNT have increased their enrollments dramatically; and world culture is at a place where so much work in the arts now is interdisciplinary at its very core. Why not work together under one "roof"? It would greatly enrich the students and the faculty and produce some amazing works of art in diverse mediums. The model for a College/School of Visual and Performing Arts (some include Architecture too) is a familiar one at top tier state and private universities. We would have many models to examine. I would welcome the opportunity to concretely work on making this dream a reality.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - 22:25

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