SP - Goal One

SA+P Mission Statement

The School’s mission is to provide an excellent educational experience that is inspired by a solid base of scholarship, research, and professional practice. The academic philosophy of the School is keyed to three primary objectives: to elevate the aesthetic, ethical, and theoretical foundations of our professionals; to understand the significance of ecological and social conditions in planning and design; and to be responsive to the culture and history of New Mexico and the region. The faculty of the School is committed to increasing public awareness of the importance of the natural and built environment and the relationship of design to societal needs and aspirations.

SA+P Vision Statement

The vision for the School of Architecture and Planning is to develop leaders who understand, visualize, design, and plan responsible and inclusive futures for people in a water-scarce and culturally rich region.

Goal One: SA+P Advances New Mexico

Objective 1.1 Strategically expand basic and applied research and design to address critical issues facing New Mexico and humanity.

Expand Research
Interdisciplinary Design
Industry Collaboration
Innovation Lab (FabLab / Computer Lab)
Technology Transfer
Research Centers
DPAC
ID+PI
PCDR
RCRP
Research Activity
Research Forum
Research Space
Research Database

Objective 1.2 Embrace a leadership role in the economic development of New Mexico through investments in research, education, and innovation programs that support the success of the state’s economy.

Leadership Role
Community Building / Three Depts = Built Environment
Land + Water Education / Research
Land + Water Symposium
Climate Change
Indigenous Design + Planning Research and Symposium

Objective 1.3 Be a force for social justice and health equity by working with the varied and rich communities of our state to enhance the health of all New Mexicans.

Social Justice / Health Equity
Social Justice Education / Research
Spatial Justice Education / Research
Public Health + Built Environment

Objective 1.4 Engage stakeholders to understand their unique needs and enhance the trust and strong relationships needed to further align our efforts with the needs of state agencies, economic development organizations, local communities, military and veteran organizations, tribal nations, and others.

Connect to Stakeholders
Engage Local / State
Engage Tribal Nations
Engage Nationally and Internationally
Climate Adaptation Organizations + Agencies

Objective 1.5 Contribute to the life, cultures, well-being, and vibrancy of our state by creating and supporting athletics, cultural events, and the arts of New Mexico, including the built environment through cultural and heritage preservation / tourism.

New Mexico?s Built Heritage Preservation
Historic Preservation + Regionalism

School of Architecture + Planning