Vision of Greatness
At the College of Architecture and Design, our vision is bold and transformative. We cultivate imagination, curiosity, and empathy as we advocate for the power of design.
Our Culture: Joyful
Our Place: Inspiring
Our Structure: Evolving
Our vision is rooted in a culture of collaboration, diversity, and human-centered design. By expanding our community, enhancing educational opportunities, and fostering global connections, we prepare students to become leaders who shape the future of design.
Our College in Ten Years
Strategic Priorities
To realize our vision, we focus on seven strategic areas that define our path forward.
These strategic areas guide our growth, fuel our creativity, and inspire us to make a meaningful difference. Together, our values and strategic focus empower us to shape the future of design education and transform the world around us.
A Commitment to Excellence and Community
At the College of Architecture and Design, our shared values shape who we are and how we engage with the world. They guide our actions, inspire our creativity, and connect us as a community.
- We make design education as vivid as possible.
- We create pathways to joy.
- We aspire to be a center of gravity.
- We work together to produce something to be proud of.
- We thrive in an environment of support.
- We strive for connection.
It Takes A Volunteer
Our creativity is framed within the university’s strategic vision, established by an ad-hoc committee appointed by Chancellor Donde Plowman. The UT Board of Trustees unanimously approved the vision in October 2021.