Vision
The Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business at West Texas A&M University places students at the heart of every initiative. A student-centric approach is key to sustaining our vitality, relevance, and meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
Mission Statement
The Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business at West Texas A&M University is dedicated to delivering a transformative and impactful business education grounded in leadership, citizenship, and innovation. This commitment is brought about through exceptional teaching, enriched by scholarly inquiry, and supported by dedication to professional service.
Core Values
Excellence: We uphold high standards for teaching and learning, emphasizing innovative and comprehensive business education to ensure our students achieve successful outcomes.
Leadership: We cultivate our students’ leadership skills, so they are poised to become ethical leaders within a dynamic global marketplace.
Innovation: We encourage creativity and innovation in business problem-solving that reflects the dynamic nature of the contemporary business landscape.
Engagement: We foster strong relationships with local and global business communities to elevate the lives and well-being of stakeholders and constituents.
Integrity: Our practices and decisions are guided by a deep commitment to ethics, fairness, honesty, and integrity.
Empowerment: We are committed to providing opportunities for the empowerment and enrichment of all constituents and stakeholders.
Lifelong Learning: We support the pursuit of lifelong learning and continuous professional development among our students, faculty, and staff, fostering a culture of perpetual growth and advancement.
Collaboration: We promote collaboration within a learning community, connecting students, faculty, and the business world.
Thought Leadership: We value and support research and scholarly inquiry as an intellectual resource that advances knowledge, informs teaching, and empowers insights that support the positive societal impact of the Engler College of Business.