DRAFT: VISION STATEMENT AND A NEW "STRATEGIC RESOURCE STATEMENT"

February 16, 2001



The University’s vision, mission, and value statements have been revised as part of the planning process. In addition, a statement of strategic resources has been developed to complement the new vision statement. It is extremely unlikely that the substance of these statements will change, but all are still in draft form. The planning process has now yielded seven strategic directions, which give broad direction for how we can achieve our vision and mission. The strategic directions can be found in this web site.
 
 

Vision

UNM will build on its strategic resources:

Mission

The University will engage students, faculty, and staff in its comprehensive educational, research, and service programs. UNM will provide students the values, habits of mind, knowledge, and skills that they need to be enlightened citizens, to contribute to the state and national economies, and to lead satisfying lives. Faculty, staff, and students create, apply, and disseminate new knowledge and creative works; they provide services that enhance New Mexicans’ quality of life, promote economic development, and advance our understanding of the world, its peoples, and cultures. Building on its educational, research, and creative resources, the University provides services directly to the City and State, including health care, social services, policy studies, commercialization of inventions, and cultural events.
 
 

Value Statement
 
 

The values of the individuals who teach, learn and work at UNM have shaped over time the values of the University. Our values provide a frame of reference for making decisions. They contribute to the general atmosphere of the University and then guide us in our teaching, our pursuit of knowledge and our public service.

Academic Freedom: As a center of knowledge, the University adheres to the doctrines of academic freedom and free speech. The University will continue to protect the exploration of ideas and will encourage inquiry and creative activity by students, faculty and staff. At the same time the University opposes statements and activities that reflect bigotry and prejudice and consequently tend to diminish active participation by all elements of the academic community and to inhibit the free expression of ideas.

Diversity Within the Academic Community: The University values the diversity of its students, faculty, staff and the other people with whom it interacts. Our differences assure that the University is a forum for the expression, consideration and evaluation of ideas. The educational process on our campus is clearly enriched and strengthened by the fact that these ideas arise and are evaluated from such diverse perspectives.

Creativity and Initiative: The University moves forward in its academic programs, student support services, and other operations by encouraging and rewarding creativity and initiative among faculty, staff, and students.

Excellence: At the University, we value excellence in our people, in our programs, in our facilities. We have a responsibility to encourage and develop excellence among our faculty, staff and students. We are committed to be leaders.

Integrity and Professionalism: Integrity and ethical and professional behavior by all individuals associated with UNM are essential in order for students, faculty, staff and the public to have trust in the University.

Access and Student Success: We have a clear obligation to provide a quality higher education to all New Mexico students who have the capability to succeed; this obligation is combined with the responsibility to provide an environment and appropriate support to give every individual his or her best chance of success.
 
 

Strategic Resources

The University of New Mexico’s location provides strategic resources that define opportunities to realize the University’s vision and mission.