Using lifelike mannequins to train health care professionals can save lives. The School of Nursing's partnership with Laerdal Medical Corp., an international leader in simulation technology, enables students to diagnose and treat illnesses simulated by these near-human models. The training prepares the students to succeed in today's complex health care environment. Likewise, an alliance with UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and UT Dallas on an optical medical imaging center promises life-enhancing benefits. UT Arlington is helping to equip the center, which focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Such agreements are essential to maximizing the University's impact on society.

 

Build external collaborations and partnerships that contribute to economic, social, and cultural development.

Goal 1: Establish more effective collaboration with neighboring colleges, universities, and school districts.
Objective 1: Develop a common voice on issues before the Legislature, collaborative research and economic development programs, and shared planning with other educational entities.
Objective 2: Expand collaborations beyond the region as opportunities arise.

Goal 2: Improve the quality and accessibility of educational opportunities offered to all students (K-16).
Objective 1:Increase the level of service provided to Metroplex public schools.
Objective 2: Increase the percentage of transfer students from two-year and independent colleges who are successful at UT Arlington.

Goal 3: Establish more effective collaboration with regional government entities.
Objective 1:Strengthen and leverage UT Arlington's local, state, and national political relationships.

Goal 4: Establish more effective collaboration with targeted international institutions.
Objective 1:Increase the number of students enrolling at UT Arlington from major international institutions.

Goal 5: Establish more effective collaboration with the private and not-for-profit sectors.
Objective 1: Increase private sector and alumni involvement with UT Arlington.