UNIVERSITY MISSION AND GOALS
University Mission:
The Art Institute of Tampa, a branch of Miami International University of Art & Design, is a career-oriented institution that provides students with academic preparation and practical skills through programs in the applied arts and design industries. The institution prepares its undergraduate students for entry-level positions and its graduate students for advancement in their chosen fields. The Art Institute of Tampa is dedicated to fostering a culture that encourages creativity, research, and learning-centered endeavors.
Goals:
- To provide students at all degree levels with the theory, knowledge, and skills appropriate to their disciplines, including an undergraduate grounding in foundational studies and general education.
- To help students identify their career goals and develop the professional skills to achieve them.
- To utilize a continuous quality improvement process to enhance student learning and university success.
- To recruit and retain qualified faculty with the appropriate academic credentials and professional experience to promote a learning-centered environment.
- To provide administrative and educational support services to foster a safe, comfortable, and engaging environment for a diverse institutional population.