Our mission is fostering academic and professional development of Black faculty, students, and staff at the University of Texas at San Antonio. The organization accomplishes this mission by promoting cultural events, advancing professional development, providing scholarships, serving as an advocate for and developing support groups for the faculty, staff, and students. Additionally, the BFSA champions the recruitment, retention, and advancement of Black faculty, staff and students as we pursue the vision and mission of UTSA.
UTSA's Mission
The University of Texas at San Antonio is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. As an institution of access and excellence, UTSA embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development - for Texas, the nation and the world.
UTSA's Core Values
We encourage an environment of dialogue and discovery, where integrity, excellence, respect, collaboration and innovation are fostered.