The work of a Christian research university must be informed, first and foremost, by its faith commitment. It is crucial that Baylor be recognized as a global expert on issues at the intersection of Christianity and society. As Christians, we are uniquely called to love God and neighbor, to be faithful and wise stewards of God’s creation, to care for the sick and wounded, to feed the hungry, and to stand up for and attend to the needs of “the least of these.” In doing so, Baylor has an opportunity to participate in God’s redemptive work in the world.
Contributing meaningfully to society’s greatest challenges through research will require us to think and act beyond our comfort zone, to move beyond our siloed areas of interest and expertise, and to embrace collaboration at the intersection of where a global Baylor meets a diverse and complex world. The University' seven Commitment II Strategies are focused on building systems to support growth in existing areas of research excellence and developing new areas, supported by an infrastructure that values innovation and elevates interdisciplinarity. In support of Commitment II, the Garland School of Social Work will focus on the selected University strategies listed below. Here you will find our actionable items in support of these strategies alongside our key performance indicators (or KPIs).
(#) denotes how this strategy maps back to Baylor in Deeds.