Mission, Vision and Goals
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Fashion Merchandising Mission
The Fashion Merchandising Program prepares students for a variety of careers in the merchandising and retailing industry by providing interdisciplinary skills in multi-cultural awareness, social responsibility, analytical and technical fluency, communication and leadership.
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Goal 1: Prepare
We seek the highest standard in classroom, campus and industry experiences to prepare our students for the next generation of the fashion merchandising industry.
![Student and faculty in lab](https://docs.gato.txst.edu/143877/w/2000/eQ6oZQn0qevR/p16-017-1397.jpg)
Goal 2: Inspire
We engage students in cutting edge research to inspire students to identify and understand social, cultural, economic, technological, ethical, political, educational, language, and individual influences on industry issues.
![Student at Graduation](https://docs.gato.txst.edu/143911/w/2000/1GZuqUBwbcsx/McCoy-2019-Spring_W5A0213.jpg)
Goal 3: Launch
We maintain vibrant industry support to assist students with career planning concepts and job search strategies to the diverse industry opportunities.
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Goal 4: Legacy
We seek to create a generation of creative and ethical leaders who will make their mark on industry, society and the natural world.