Texas A&M Operations

Guiding Principles

As we carry forward our mission as a land-, sea- and space-grant university, our teams lean into this set of guiding principles – grounded in the Aggie Core Values – to help lead one another as they offer support and operational services across our locations.

Aggie Core Values

Our core values unify our current and former students, faculty and staff. They are guideposts we live by and show in our words and deeds. We are a community of problem-solvers, scholars and creators with a service mission.

Aggie Core Values

AccountabilityAggie Core Values: Integrity, Leadership, Loyalty

We are ethical by intent and align our actions, values and decisions with the university’s Core Values. Financial and physical assets are responsibly managed, and our measurable success today objectively determines the capacity and opportunity available tomorrow.

Supporting Principles: Stewardship, Trust, Responsibility, Care

CollaborationAggie Core Values: Loyalty, Respect, Selfless Service

We are strategic partners that share resources, align goals and work together to achieve excellence. Our individual units operate cohesively, amplifying our impact and accomplishing more together than apart.

Supporting Principles: Teamwork, Respect, Community, Engagement

CommunicationAggie Core Values: Loyalty, Respect, Selfless Service

We communicate with purpose and are committed to responsible messaging. We build trust and enhance cooperation with internal and external partners by consistently providing honest feedback, clear instruction and timely information.

Supporting Principles: Teamwork, Respect, Community, Engagement

ResilienceAggie Core Values: Excellence, Leadership, Selfless Service

We are flexible, innovative and forward-looking to ensure operational continuity while managing the dynamic needs of our organizations and the university at large. Every action is intentional, and we maintain optimal performance that fosters growth while navigating variable demands.

Supporting Principles: Foresight, Innovation, Adaptability, Continuous Improvement, Sustainability

Safety & SecurityAggie Core Values: Excellence, Leadership, Selfless Service

We support and protect our students, employees, facilities, technology and university resources to provide an environment where everyone can safely live, work, learn and visit. We effectively identify, manage and mitigate risk and promote shared responsibility for hazard awareness and preventing harm.

Supporting Principles: Vigilance, Protection, Education, Authority

ServiceAggie Core Values: Excellence, Loyalty, Selfless Service

We are driven by a passion to serve and are enthusiastically committed to excellence. We recognize the impact and importance of our work, and we provide the highest level of service because we are dedicated to being the best at what we do.

Supporting Principles: Customer Focus, Professionalism, Achievement, Dedication, Responsibility