What does the world want from UNT?

A public university exists for the good of students, business and industry, and communities. UNT's overarching mission is to provide students with an excellent education so they can build meaningful careers and lives. Built into that mission is UNT's goal to support industry with a well-educated, highly skilled workforce, to help bolster the economy, and to be a strong cultural and social resource for communities.

But is there more to do? We want to know what the world wants and expects from UNT. Tell us what you think by leaving a comment below or tweet your #UNTExpectations.

During President Smatresk's inaugural Planning Implementation Workshop this month, participants were asked to consider what the world expects from UNT. Here are some of the expectations that participants shared.

What does the world want from UNT?

“I think the world expects UNT to identify and develop the talent of the people here.”

− Jamie Wilson, Denton ISD superintendent and UNT alumnus, a participant in table discussions at the Planning Implementation Workshop

"We need to develop students who are effective at what they do and know how to be a leader."

− Mike Sayler, senior associate dean for academic affairs and research in the College of Education, sharing feedback from discussions at the Planning Implementation Workshop

"We need to be more responsive to the workforce."

− Hank Dickenson, deputy athletic director, sharing feedback from discussions at the Planning Implementation Workshop

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Comments

Adrian D. RiojasAlumni and Admissions Recruiter

The world wants UNT to lead in all things green. From alternative energy, sustainable building and top tier research. We are makinjg great strides,  towards tier 1 research.

Wednesday, March 18, 2015 - 10:20
Jean RoelkeSenior Lecturer in English/Creative Writing

To be a place for interdisciplinary creativity and visionary research.

Wednesday, April 1, 2015 - 14:56
Monica Scott-Ta...marketing specialist

The world wants solutions to global problems that hurt people, the planet and profitability for all. If UNT could meaningfully address those issues en masse on a huge scale, everyone would beat a path to Union Circle.

Monday, June 1, 2015 - 14:47

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