Initiatives & Priorities

We foster inclusive environments where students and faculty can engage in learning and teaching, scholarly research and creative work, and pursue opportunities for civic and ethical leadership.

Vision of Academic Affairs

To be a highly flexible organization that emphasizes collaboration and creativity in its provision of leadership, vision and resources for both the effective day-to-day support of the University’s academic units and the attainment of the University’s academic goals. The Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and deans lead the implementation of this vision by investing its resources in five distinct initiatives and programs.

Faculty Leadership and Excellence at Towson

Faculty leadership and professional development opportunities like the Faculty Center of Academic Excellence at Towson enhance cross-campus collaborations and our ability to serve students.

Task Forces

Cross-divisional task forces identify best practices and strategic approaches in support of Towson University's institutional priorities.

Faculty Recognition

Our faculty are an important and vital part of all we do. We take great pride in recognizing their achievements.

With a steadfast commitment to academic freedom, freedom of expression, and respect for intellectual property rights, the university continues to serve as an engine for innovation and creative work.

Middle States Self-Study 2021 (PDF)

Core Values

Towson University's academic community is a special one in which friendliness, caring and nurturing are much more than hollow words. In addition to the preservation of these important characteristics, the university's core academic values are:

Intellectual depth and integrity
Creativity in teaching, learning and discovery that leads to individual and collective transformation
Collaboration across disciplines
High standards in personal and unit performance
Commitment to a diverse and multicultural community
Civic responsibility and engagement

Every decision made, no matter how small or large, will address the question: Does this adhere to and contribute to Towson University's core academic values?

Academic Strategic Plan (PDF)

student research in river with Professor Jay Nelson

Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry (URCI)

Aligned with TU’s core characteristic of “academic excellence,” URCI promotes research and scholarly inquiry as these foster the individualization of students’ academic exploration and intellectual growth.

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