What is EmpowerU
An Imperative for Excellence: Performing at the Highest Levels as guided by the Mission
The Texas A&M University System recognizes the urgency to hold member institutions accountable for measuring results, quality and overall cost efficiency as they fulfill their mission. To this end, leaders of the institutions were challenged to bring forth solutions to meet A&M System accountability imperative. Institutional leaders worked with their staffs and faculty to produce various measures resulting in the creation of a systematic approach based on the uniqueness of each institution to maximize the potential for students to develop into the most educated and motivated citizenry in the world.
Accountability for Results: An outcomes driven higher education system
The A&M System shall make evident data reflective of measures of student success and cost. Each institution identified significant metrics pertinent to delivering on their unique mission most effectively and efficiently. Further, the A&M System will deliver a comprehensive view of all system universities with respect to common measures of effectiveness. Updates on these metrics will be presented on a consistent basis as soon as internal data is processed, using “real time data,” which allows us to make timely adjustments.
Quality: Focus and commitment to timely graduation and a high value education
The A&M System commits to remaining focused on quality as it facilitates, supports and incentivizes students to graduate in a timely manner. Therefore, it will measure learning outcomes across the system. All institutions came together to define each measure so the A&M System has a common set of outcomes to measure. The A&M System is committed to the identification and monitoring of common educational outcomes as a cumulative and necessary report card of student success in the world.
- Decision-making and social responsibility: Use of ethical reasoning
- Globalization and diversity: Understand global sensitivities
- Specific knowledge: Demonstrate subject matter expertise
- Communication: Clear expression of ideas to diverse audiences
- Integration: Ability to synthesize knowledge from their studies
- Problem Solving: Utilize qualitative & quantitative reasoning
- Critical Thinking: interrogate issues & articulate conclusions
Responsibility to PK-12: Changing the delivery of educator prep and development
The Texas A&M University System recognizes a prepared student is the most effective cost efficiency strategy and leads to persistence and graduation in a timely manner. We are committed to the development and implementation of outstanding teacher preparation programs that promote the achievement of all students in the public school system. We are collaborating with PK-12 to meet this responsibility.
- Teacher Development: Produce & support dynamic teachers AND measure their productivity.
- Leadership: Prepare & support principals and superintendents AND measure effectiveness.
- STEM: PK-6 teacher development emphasis, particularly in math AND measure results.
- Alignment: Ensure seamless transition for students from independent school districts and community colleges to universities AND track success.
Our perspective is expansive; reaching from the time a child enters public education until the time they leave college, to assure that the Texas A&M System has done everything in its control for Texas students to be successful in their academic pursuits and careers.