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The University of Texas at Arlington growth playbook

Diagnosis

UTA is growing: a record first-year class of 5,332, 42,787 students in total, R-1 research and 12,000 online students. Its website, however, makes it hard for search engines and AI assistants to see that.

robots.txt blocks the site's own 16,038-URL sitemap, the sitemap labels 8,718 English pages as their own Spanish versions while the real Spanish pages go unlinked, and the program finder shows "No Majors Found" without its script. This playbook fixes those signals first, then builds a Spanish path for families, decision-ready program pages, one online offer, transfer and Fast Track pipelines, and a program data hub.

Growth Score

7/10

Biggest Opportunity

Be the answer when DFW students and parents, in English or Spanish, ask search engines and AI assistants which programs to choose, by making UTA's program and admissions content readable and correctly labelled.

Biggest Risk

UT Dallas, UNT, TCU and online providers such as WGU compete for the same students; if UTA's programs are hard to find or inconsistent online, students shortlist rivals before they ever visit.

01

Start here

The three moves to make first. Each one is written up in full below.

  1. 1

    Your robots.txt tells crawlers not to read your sitemap: unblock /sitemap-xml and announce it

    Remove the Disallow line and add the Sitemap line to robots.txt today.

    High impact First result in 1 month
  2. 2

    Point the sitemap's Spanish links to the real Spanish pages, starting with /admissions/espanol

    Pair /admissions with /admissions/espanol and remove the other self-references.

    High impact First result in 1 month
  3. 3

    Make the program finder and 153 program pages readable by search engines and AI assistants

    Count live programs and reconcile with the 153 pages.

    High impact First result in 1 quarter

02

Your idea portfolio

21 ideas, grouped by when to run them. Open any idea for how to run it: the steps, who to approach, copy you can use, and how to measure it.

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Showing 21 of 21 ideas

This week 6

Quick wins with a clear first action.

  • 01

    uta.edu serves its XML sitemap at /sitemap-xml, 16,038 URLs covering every program, news release and admissions page. But robots.txt contains "Disallow: /sitemap-xml" and has no "Sitemap:" line, and the conventional /sitemap.xml returns 404. Any crawler that obeys robots.txt is told not to open the map, and crawlers that look for a sitemap in robots.txt or at /sitemap.xml never find it. That includes Bing (which powers several AI assistants) and the AI search crawlers that students now ask "best nursing program in DFW" or "UTA transfer from Dallas College".

    High impactLow effort First result in 1 month Web Services Manager

    First action

    Remove the Disallow line and add the Sitemap line to robots.txt today.

    How to measure it

    Sitemap URLs indexed in Google and Bing

    Now
    –
    Target
    +25%
    By
    60 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      Edit robots.txt

      Remove "Disallow: /sitemap-xml"; add the Sitemap line.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 30 minutes

    2. 2

      Add the usual address

      Redirect /sitemap.xml to /sitemap-xml.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 1 hour

    3. 3

      Clean the sitemap

      Exclude /testzone/ and other non-public sections.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 2 hours

    4. 4

      Check Google

      Search Console Sitemaps report: fetched, no errors.

      SEO and Analytics Specialist 1 day

    5. 5

      Submit to Bing

      Bing Webmaster Tools, plus IndexNow for new pages.

      SEO and Analytics Specialist 1 day

    6. 6

      Split the map

      Separate sitemaps for programs, news and admissions so each can be monitored.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 1 week

    7. 7

      Monitor

      Indexed counts by section monthly.

      SEO and Analytics Specialist monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Staff time only
    Owner
    Web Services Manager, University Communications

    Smallest test

    Unblock it today and compare indexed pages in Search Console after 30 days.

    Why it works

    Delete the "Disallow: /sitemap-xml" line, add "Sitemap: https://www.uta.edu/sitemap-xml" to robots.txt, and redirect /sitemap.xml to it. Take the 51 /testzone/ pages out of the sitemap (robots.txt blocks them anyway). Then check the Sitemaps report in Google Search Console and submit the sitemap in Bing Webmaster Tools.

    A readable sitemap helps search engines and AI crawlers find new program pages, news and deadlines quickly, at almost no cost. For a university that adds programs and publishes news daily, freshness in search is enrolment.

    Ready to use

    Copyrobots.txt change

    # remove this line:
    Disallow: /sitemap-xml
    
    # add at the end:
    Sitemap: https://www.uta.edu/sitemap-xml
    
    # and redirect:
    /sitemap.xml  ->  /sitemap-xml  (301)

    Risks and how to handle them

    • The rule was added on purpose (crawl load)

      Keep the crawl manageable with a split sitemap and accurate lastmod dates instead of blocking it.

    Evidence

    • Your websiterobots.txt (checked October 20, 2026) has 15 lines, no "Sitemap:" line, and the rule "Disallow: /sitemap-xml". /sitemap-xml is exactly where the site serves its XML sitemap; /sitemap.xml and /sitemap_index.xml return 404.Source
    • Your websiteThe sitemap at /sitemap-xml lists 16,038 URLs (academics 7,287, news 4,313, administration 1,171, admissions 196). 8,750 entries declare a Spanish (hreflang="es") alternate, and in 8,718 of them the "Spanish" URL is the same English page, including the homepage. It also lists 51 /testzone/ pages, a folder robots.txt disallows.Source
    • Your websitePrograms: the homepage says "more than 180 degree programs" and the September 17, 2026 enrollment release says "more than 190", but the sitemap has 153 program pages under /academics/programs/. The program finder's page HTML says "No Majors Found" (the list loads by script). Program pages have no meta description and no structured data, and some URLs are misspelled ("adult-gerentology", "psychiatric-mental-health-nurse-practitioner-msm").Source
  • 02

    The sitemap gives 8,718 English pages a "Spanish version" that is the same English URL, including the homepage and admissions. Meanwhile real Spanish pages exist (/admissions/espanol, Spanish family orientation and counseling pages), but they are not linked as the Spanish versions, and /admissions/espanol is served as English (lang="en") under the title "UTA en Espanol".

    High impactLow effort First result in 1 month SEO and Analytics Specialist

    First action

    Pair /admissions with /admissions/espanol and remove the other self-references.

    How to measure it

    Impressions for /admissions/espanol

    Now
    –
    Target
    +100%
    By
    90 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      List true pairs

      English pages with real Spanish versions.

      SEO and Analytics Specialist 1 day

    2. 2

      Fix the generator

      Sitemap writes "es" only for real pairs.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 2 days

    3. 3

      Set language

      lang="es" on Spanish templates.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 1 day

    4. 4

      Fix titles

      "Español" with the tilde.

      Content Strategist, University Communications 1 hour

    5. 5

      Add page tags

      hreflang on both pages of each pair.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 1 day

    6. 6

      Monitor

      Search Console by language.

      SEO and Analytics Specialist monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Staff time
    Owner
    SEO and Analytics Specialist

    Smallest test

    Fix the admissions pair this week.

    Why it works

    Remove the self-referencing "es" entries, pair only pages that have a true Spanish counterpart (admissions with /admissions/espanol, orientation with its Spanish page), set lang="es" on Spanish pages, and fix the title to "UTA en Español".

    Correct language signals help Google show the Spanish page to Spanish-speaking parents searching in Spanish, a key audience for a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • CMS cannot store pairs

      Use a small mapping table for the 10 to 20 Spanish pages.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteThe sitemap at /sitemap-xml lists 16,038 URLs (academics 7,287, news 4,313, administration 1,171, admissions 196). 8,750 entries declare a Spanish (hreflang="es") alternate, and in 8,718 of them the "Spanish" URL is the same English page, including the homepage. It also lists 51 /testzone/ pages, a folder robots.txt disallows.Source
    • Your websiteSpanish admissions page /admissions/espanol, titled "UTA en Espanol": full Spanish content (Univision scholarship partnership, Blaze Forward, rankings such as "#1 Para estudiantes de primera generación", "Soporte en Español"), but the page is served with lang="en". Spanish pages also exist for family orientation (/student-affairs/orientation/families-guest/spanish) and counseling (/student-affairs/caps/families-spanish).Source
    • Government registrySAM.gov lists UTA (UEI LMLUKUPJJ9N3, active to June 22, 2027) as an educational institution, Hispanic-servicing institution, minority institution and state-controlled institution of higher learning.Source
  • 03

    The program finder's HTML says "No Majors Found" until a script loads the list. Program pages have no meta description and no structured data, and only 153 program pages are in the sitemap while the site claims more than 180 (or 190) programs.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Director of Enrollment Market…

    First action

    Count live programs and reconcile with the 153 pages.

    How to measure it

    Program page visits from search

    Now
    –
    Target
    +30%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Reconcile count

      Catalog vs program pages.

      Director of Enrollment Marketing 1 week

    2. 2

      Server-render the finder

      List in HTML.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 1 week

    3. 3

      Descriptions

      One per program.

      Content Strategist, University Communications 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Markup

      Program structured data template.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 1 week

    5. 5

      Missing pages

      Create pages for unlisted programs.

      Content Strategist, University Communications 1 month

    6. 6

      One number

      Same program count everywhere.

      Content Strategist, University Communications 1 day

    7. 7

      Measure

      Search Console program pages.

      SEO and Analytics Specialist monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time
    Owner
    Director of Enrollment Marketing

    Smallest test

    Render the finder list in HTML.

    Why it works

    Render the program list in the HTML, add a description and EducationalOccupationalProgram markup to each program (credential, length, delivery, campus, cost link), list every program in the sitemap, and use one program count across the site.

    Students increasingly shortlist programs through AI answers and Google; programs that are readable get named.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Colleges own their program copy

      Provide a template and deadlines.

    Evidence

    • Your websitePrograms: the homepage says "more than 180 degree programs" and the September 17, 2026 enrollment release says "more than 190", but the sitemap has 153 program pages under /academics/programs/. The program finder's page HTML says "No Majors Found" (the list loads by script). Program pages have no meta description and no structured data, and some URLs are misspelled ("adult-gerentology", "psychiatric-mental-health-nurse-practitioner-msm").Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "more than 180 degree programs"; "the largest producer of baccalaureate-educated nurses in Texas"; Carnegie R-1; "No. 1 in DFW for innovation" (U.S. News, 2025); 28 patents in 2025; Fast Track master's credits in senior year; FAFSA priority deadline March 1, 2027. Its Maverick Experience link (connect.uta.edu/register/) returned 404 when checked; the Request Info link opens a separate registration form.Source
    • Your websiteEnrollment release (September 17, 2026): a record 5,332 first-time-in-college students (+4%), total enrollment 42,787, undergraduates 31,165 (+1.5%); UTA is one of 21 universities in Carnegie's new designations for expanding access and graduate wages; Blaze Forward is part of UT System's Promise Plus.Source
    • Your websiterobots.txt (checked October 20, 2026) has 15 lines, no "Sitemap:" line, and the rule "Disallow: /sitemap-xml". /sitemap-xml is exactly where the site serves its XML sitemap; /sitemap.xml and /sitemap_index.xml return 404.Source
  • 04

    The homepage promotes Maverick Experience, the main open house for first-year and transfer students, but its registration link (connect.uta.edu/register/) returned a 404 when checked. A family that clicks finds an error instead of a sign-up.

    High impactLow effort First result in 1 day Director of Undergraduate Adm…

    First action

    Replace the Maverick Experience link with the event's form URL.

    How to measure it

    Broken admissions links

    Now
    –
    Target
    0
    By
    ongoing

    Steps

    1. 1

      Fix the link

      Event form URL.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 30 minutes

    2. 2

      Inventory CTAs

      Homepage and admissions pages.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 1 day

    3. 3

      Automated check

      Daily link monitor.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 1 day

    4. 4

      Alerts

      Email to admissions web team.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 1 hour

    5. 5

      Event template

      Expire links after the event.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 1 week

    6. 6

      Review

      Weekly report.

      Director of Undergraduate Admissions weekly

    First result
    1 day
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Director of Undergraduate Admissions

    Smallest test

    Fix the link today.

    Why it works

    Point the link to the event's registration form now, then add an automated daily check of every homepage and admissions call-to-action, with alerts to the admissions web team.

    Event registration is one of the strongest predictors of application; every broken link loses families at the moment of intent.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Form links change each event

      Use a stable redirect per event.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage: "more than 180 degree programs"; "the largest producer of baccalaureate-educated nurses in Texas"; Carnegie R-1; "No. 1 in DFW for innovation" (U.S. News, 2025); 28 patents in 2025; Fast Track master's credits in senior year; FAFSA priority deadline March 1, 2027. Its Maverick Experience link (connect.uta.edu/register/) returned 404 when checked; the Request Info link opens a separate registration form.Source
    • Your websiteVisit page: campus, group, transfer, graduate and housing tours, a self-guided tour and a 360-degree virtual tour; the Welcome Center is open weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Source
  • 05

    Request Info opens a separate form, and program pages link to it generically. A student who was reading the Family Nurse Practitioner page has to tell UTA again what they want.

    High impactLow effort First result in 1 month Director of Enrollment Market…

    First action

    Add the program parameter to ten nursing program pages.

    How to measure it

    Inquiry-to-application rate

    Now
    –
    Target
    +10%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Map programs

      Program codes in the CRM.

      Director of Enrollment Marketing 1 week

    2. 2

      Update links

      Program pages and finder.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 1 week

    3. 3

      Prefill

      Form field from the link.

      Director of Enrollment Marketing 1 day

    4. 4

      Email series

      Per program.

      Director of Enrollment Marketing 1 month

    5. 5

      Track

      Inquiries by program.

      SEO and Analytics Specialist monthly

    6. 6

      Extend

      Graduate and online.

      Director of Graduate Admissions 1 quarter

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Staff time
    Owner
    Director of Enrollment Marketing

    Smallest test

    Prefill one program.

    Why it works

    Add the program code to every Request Info link (from program pages and the finder), prefill it in the form, and trigger the matching program email series.

    Inquiries that start with the right program get relevant follow-up, which raises application rates.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Too many series

      Group by college first.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage: "more than 180 degree programs"; "the largest producer of baccalaureate-educated nurses in Texas"; Carnegie R-1; "No. 1 in DFW for innovation" (U.S. News, 2025); 28 patents in 2025; Fast Track master's credits in senior year; FAFSA priority deadline March 1, 2027. Its Maverick Experience link (connect.uta.edu/register/) returned 404 when checked; the Request Info link opens a separate registration form.Source
    • Your websitePrograms: the homepage says "more than 180 degree programs" and the September 17, 2026 enrollment release says "more than 190", but the sitemap has 153 program pages under /academics/programs/. The program finder's page HTML says "No Majors Found" (the list loads by script). Program pages have no meta description and no structured data, and some URLs are misspelled ("adult-gerentology", "psychiatric-mental-health-nurse-practitioner-msm").Source
    • Your websiteUTA Online page: "12000 Online students", "13000 Degrees awarded annually", a request-information form and contact [email protected]. Online healthcare programs (RN to BSN, MSN tracks, DNP, public health, BAAS) are marketed on a separate site, academicpartnerships.uta.edu, with its own admissions, tuition and calendar pages.Source
  • 06

    Real visitors pass Core Web Vitals, but Google's mobile lab test (a mid-range phone on a slow connection) takes 22.5s to show the main carousel slide, downloads 7.7 MB and spends 1.5s in Tag Manager. First-time prospective students on older phones get closer to the lab experience.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 1 month Web Services Manager

    First action

    Defer non-first carousel slides and retest.

    How to measure it

    Mobile performance score

    Now
    –
    Target
    60+
    By
    60 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      First slide only

      Lazy-load the rest.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 2 days

    2. 2

      Cache headers

      Long cache for static files.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 1 day

    3. 3

      Tags later

      After interaction.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 1 week

    4. 4

      Images

      Modern formats.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 1 week

    5. 5

      Retest

      PageSpeed and real users.

      SEO and Analytics Specialist 1 week

    6. 6

      Budget

      Page weight limit.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications ongoing

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Staff time
    Owner
    Web Services Manager, University Communications

    Smallest test

    Fix caching this week.

    Why it works

    Load only the first carousel slide up front, lengthen cache lifetimes for static files, and move ad and measurement tags to load after the page is usable.

    Prospective students arriving from ads or search judge the university in the first seconds.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Ad attribution loss

      Keep core analytics immediate.

    Evidence

    • Google PageSpeedHomepage on mobile: performance 35/100; in the lab test the main image (a carousel slide) takes 22.5s to appear, the page downloads 7.7 MB, Google Tag Manager blocks the main thread for about 1.5s, and short cache lifetimes waste about 1.9 MB on repeat visits. Real visitors pass Core Web Vitals (LCP 1.9s, INP 170ms, CLS 0), so the lab numbers mainly affect slower phones and first visits.Source
    • Your websiteThe homepage loads about 25 third-party services: ad and measurement tags (Facebook, LinkedIn, The Trade Desk, Simpli.fi, TVSquared, Kenshoo), call tracking, Microsoft Clarity, the admissions CRM, and a few hosts that match no app listed on the site; two browser errors appear in the console.Source

This quarter 9

The core plays for the next three months.

  • 07

    UTA is a Hispanic-Serving Institution with a Spanish admissions page, a Univision scholarship partnership and Spanish orientation pages for families. But Request Info, Maverick Experience registration and financial aid steps are English only.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Hispanic Outreach Coordinator

    First action

    Translate the Request Info form.

    How to measure it

    Inquiries from the Spanish path

    Now
    –
    Target
    1,500
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Translate forms

      Inquiry and events.

      Hispanic Outreach Coordinator, Admissions 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Family sessions

      At open houses.

      Hispanic Outreach Coordinator, Admissions each event

    3. 3

      Aid help

      Spanish FAFSA nights.

      Financial Aid Outreach monthly

    4. 4

      Emails

      Parent series in Spanish.

      Director of Enrollment Marketing 1 month

    5. 5

      Promote

      Univision partnership and Spanish media.

      Director of Enrollment Marketing ongoing

    6. 6

      Measure

      Applications and yield.

      Director of Enrollment Marketing quarterly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Translation
    Owner
    Hispanic Outreach Coordinator, Admissions

    Smallest test

    Translate one form.

    Why it works

    Offer the inquiry form, event registration and FAFSA help in Spanish, run Spanish-language family sessions at Maverick Experience, and send Spanish emails to parents who choose them.

    Parents often decide with the student; serving them in their language raises applications and yield.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Quality of translation

      Native speakers review every page.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteSpanish admissions page /admissions/espanol, titled "UTA en Espanol": full Spanish content (Univision scholarship partnership, Blaze Forward, rankings such as "#1 Para estudiantes de primera generación", "Soporte en Español"), but the page is served with lang="en". Spanish pages also exist for family orientation (/student-affairs/orientation/families-guest/spanish) and counseling (/student-affairs/caps/families-spanish).Source
    • Government registrySAM.gov lists UTA (UEI LMLUKUPJJ9N3, active to June 22, 2027) as an educational institution, Hispanic-servicing institution, minority institution and state-controlled institution of higher learning.Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "more than 180 degree programs"; "the largest producer of baccalaureate-educated nurses in Texas"; Carnegie R-1; "No. 1 in DFW for innovation" (U.S. News, 2025); 28 patents in 2025; Fast Track master's credits in senior year; FAFSA priority deadline March 1, 2027. Its Maverick Experience link (connect.uta.edu/register/) returned 404 when checked; the Request Info link opens a separate registration form.Source
  • 08

    Program pages describe curriculum and careers but lack the answers students compare: total cost, typical salaries, next start date and how to apply.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Director of Enrollment Market…

    First action

    Design the box for five high-demand programs.

    How to measure it

    Program page inquiry rate

    Now
    –
    Target
    +20%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Design

      Decision box.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Data

      Cost and outcomes.

      Director of Enrollment Marketing 1 month

    3. 3

      Pilot

      Five programs.

      Content Strategist, University Communications 1 month

    4. 4

      Test

      Inquiry rate before and after.

      SEO and Analytics Specialist 1 month

    5. 5

      Roll out

      All programs.

      Content Strategist, University Communications 1 quarter

    6. 6

      Update

      Each year.

      Director of Enrollment Marketing yearly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time
    Owner
    Director of Enrollment Marketing

    Smallest test

    Pilot five programs.

    Why it works

    Add a standard decision box to each program page: cost estimate, starting salaries from state data, delivery and campus, next term, and Request Info and Apply buttons.

    Clear answers reduce drop-off to competitors that show cost and outcomes upfront.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Outcome data gaps

      Use state data with sources.

    Builds on

    Evidence

    • Your websitePrograms: the homepage says "more than 180 degree programs" and the September 17, 2026 enrollment release says "more than 190", but the sitemap has 153 program pages under /academics/programs/. The program finder's page HTML says "No Majors Found" (the list loads by script). Program pages have no meta description and no structured data, and some URLs are misspelled ("adult-gerentology", "psychiatric-mental-health-nurse-practitioner-msm").Source
    • Your websiteEnrollment release (September 17, 2026): a record 5,332 first-time-in-college students (+4%), total enrollment 42,787, undergraduates 31,165 (+1.5%); UTA is one of 21 universities in Carnegie's new designations for expanding access and graduate wages; Blaze Forward is part of UT System's Promise Plus.Source
    • Competitor researchRivals' own homepages: UT Dallas, "a rising public research university in the heart of DFW" with "140+ degree programs" and "a top value in Texas"; Western Governors University, "an online university" with "affordable, accredited, career-focused" degrees "at an accelerated pace". The University of North Texas and TCU recruit from the same DFW high schools.Source
  • 09

    UTA Online has 12,000 online students, but online healthcare programs are marketed on a separate site with its own admissions, tuition and calendar pages, while uta.edu has its own online page and program finder.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter UTA Online Marketing Lead

    First action

    Compare names and prices for five online nursing programs on both sites.

    How to measure it

    Online inquiries with known source

    Now
    –
    Target
    90%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Audit

      Names, prices, dates.

      UTA Online Marketing Lead 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Align

      One source of truth.

      UTA Online Marketing Lead 1 month

    3. 3

      Cross-link

      Program pages.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Tracking

      Shared analytics.

      SEO and Analytics Specialist 1 month

    5. 5

      Search check

      Who ranks for program names.

      SEO and Analytics Specialist 1 week

    6. 6

      Report

      Monthly funnel.

      UTA Online Marketing Lead monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time
    Owner
    UTA Online Marketing Lead

    Smallest test

    Audit five programs.

    Why it works

    Link each online program's uta.edu page to its enrolment page, use the same names, prices and start dates on both, share one analytics setup across both, and make sure the uta.edu program pages rank for the program names.

    Consistent information avoids confusion and lets UTA measure the whole online funnel.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Partner contracts

      Agree changes with the online partner.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteUTA Online page: "12000 Online students", "13000 Degrees awarded annually", a request-information form and contact [email protected]. Online healthcare programs (RN to BSN, MSN tracks, DNP, public health, BAAS) are marketed on a separate site, academicpartnerships.uta.edu, with its own admissions, tuition and calendar pages.Source
    • Your websitePrograms: the homepage says "more than 180 degree programs" and the September 17, 2026 enrollment release says "more than 190", but the sitemap has 153 program pages under /academics/programs/. The program finder's page HTML says "No Majors Found" (the list loads by script). Program pages have no meta description and no structured data, and some URLs are misspelled ("adult-gerentology", "psychiatric-mental-health-nurse-practitioner-msm").Source
  • 10

    UTA has transfer guides for all majors plus guides for Tarrant County College, Dallas College and Collin College, and a course equivalency tool. Other community colleges around DFW send students too.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Director of Transfer Admissio…

    First action

    Rank feeder colleges by last year's transfer applications.

    How to measure it

    Applications from the five colleges

    Now
    –
    Target
    +15%
    By
    1 year

    Steps

    1. 1

      Rank feeders

      Applications by college.

      Director of Transfer Admissions 1 week

    2. 2

      Write guides

      Five colleges.

      Director of Transfer Admissions 2 months

    3. 3

      Advisor outreach

      Each college.

      Director of Transfer Admissions 1 month

    4. 4

      Transfer days

      Co-branded.

      Director of Transfer Admissions each term

    5. 5

      Promote

      Search and email.

      Director of Enrollment Marketing ongoing

    6. 6

      Measure

      Applications by college.

      Director of Transfer Admissions termly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time
    Owner
    Director of Transfer Admissions

    Smallest test

    Write one new guide.

    Why it works

    Rank feeder colleges by applications, create specific guides for the next five, and promote them through those colleges' advisors with co-branded transfer days.

    College-specific guides answer the transfer student's first question: will my credits count?

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Guide upkeep

      Update yearly with the catalog.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteTransfer pages: a Course Equivalency Tool, transfer guides for all majors, and college-specific guides for Tarrant County College, Dallas College and Collin College; UTA accepts only courses with a C or better.Source
    • Your websiteEnrollment release (September 17, 2026): a record 5,332 first-time-in-college students (+4%), total enrollment 42,787, undergraduates 31,165 (+1.5%); UTA is one of 21 universities in Carnegie's new designations for expanding access and graduate wages; Blaze Forward is part of UT System's Promise Plus.Source
  • 11

    Fast Track lets undergraduates earn graduate credit in their senior year, and the Graduate School Dean's podcast promotes the value of a master's. Current juniors and seniors are the cheapest graduate prospects UTA has.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 quarter Director of Graduate Admissio…

    First action

    List eligible seniors in two majors.

    How to measure it

    Fast Track students

    Now
    –
    Target
    +20%
    By
    1 year

    Steps

    1. 1

      Eligibility

      By major and GPA.

      Director of Graduate Admissions 1 week

    2. 2

      Emails

      Major-matched.

      Director of Graduate Admissions 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Sessions

      Monthly.

      Director of Graduate Admissions monthly

    4. 4

      Advisors

      Talking points.

      Director of Graduate Admissions 2 weeks

    5. 5

      Podcast clips

      Short videos.

      Content Strategist, University Communications 1 month

    6. 6

      Measure

      Enrollments.

      Director of Graduate Admissions termly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Director of Graduate Admissions

    Smallest test

    Email one major.

    Why it works

    Email eligible juniors and seniors with the Fast Track programs that match their major, invite them to a 30-minute info session, and ask advisors to mention it in degree planning.

    Internal prospects convert at high rates and stay at UTA for graduate study.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Students overload

      Advisors confirm fit.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage: "more than 180 degree programs"; "the largest producer of baccalaureate-educated nurses in Texas"; Carnegie R-1; "No. 1 in DFW for innovation" (U.S. News, 2025); 28 patents in 2025; Fast Track master's credits in senior year; FAFSA priority deadline March 1, 2027. Its Maverick Experience link (connect.uta.edu/register/) returned 404 when checked; the Request Info link opens a separate registration form.Source
    • ChannelsYouTube: 5,710 subscribers, 215 videos, about 1.08 million views. The homepage promotes a podcast episode with the Graduate School Dean on the value of a master's degree; the sitemap includes 22 "The College Tour" student story pages.Source
  • 12

    UTA Campus Rec Go has 2.32 stars from 25 ratings and has not been updated since August 2024. It is the UTA app that shows up for "UTA" in the App Store.

    Low impactLow effort First result in 1 month Director of Campus Recreation

    First action

    Read the latest reviews and test the app.

    How to measure it

    App rating

    Now
    –
    Target
    4.0 or retired
    By
    1 quarter

    Steps

    1. 1

      Test

      Core features.

      Director of Campus Recreation 1 day

    2. 2

      Decide

      Fix or retire.

      Director of Campus Recreation 1 week

    3. 3

      Update

      Or remove listing.

      Director of Campus Recreation 1 month

    4. 4

      Ask for ratings

      Active users.

      Director of Campus Recreation 1 month

    5. 5

      Point users

      Main site.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 1 day

    6. 6

      Review

      Quarterly.

      Director of Campus Recreation quarterly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Developer time
    Owner
    Director of Campus Recreation

    Smallest test

    Test the app this week.

    Why it works

    Check whether it still works; if not, retire it and point to the main mobile site. If it stays, update it, fix the top complaints and ask active users for ratings.

    A poor app lowers trust for prospects and students searching the App Store.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Users depend on it

      Announce changes ahead.

    Evidence

    • App StoreThe iOS app "UTA Campus Rec Go" has 2.32 stars from 25 ratings and was last updated August 3, 2024.Source
  • 13

    The homepage loads about 25 third-party services, several ad and measurement tags, call tracking, session recording and a few hosts that match no app listed on the site; two browser errors appear.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Chief Information Security Of…

    First action

    Export the Tag Manager container and match each host to an owner.

    How to measure it

    Third-party hosts

    Now
    –
    Target
    under 15
    By
    1 quarter

    Steps

    1. 1

      Export

      Tag Manager and templates.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 1 day

    2. 2

      Match owners

      Each host.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 1 week

    3. 3

      Review terms

      Data sharing.

      Chief Information Security Officer 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Remove

      Unknown or unused.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 1 week

    5. 5

      Fix errors

      Console.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 1 week

    6. 6

      Quarterly review

      Joint.

      Chief Information Security Officer quarterly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time
    Owner
    Chief Information Security Officer

    Smallest test

    Match every host to an owner.

    Why it works

    List every tag and its owner, remove unknown or unused ones, check consent and data-sharing terms for each, and set a quarterly review between communications and the security office.

    Fewer, known scripts protect students' data, speed up the page and reduce risk.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Campaign tags removed

      Agree with marketing first.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteThe homepage loads about 25 third-party services: ad and measurement tags (Facebook, LinkedIn, The Trade Desk, Simpli.fi, TVSquared, Kenshoo), call tracking, Microsoft Clarity, the admissions CRM, and a few hosts that match no app listed on the site; two browser errors appear in the console.Source
    • Google PageSpeedHomepage on mobile: performance 35/100; in the lab test the main image (a carousel slide) takes 22.5s to appear, the page downloads 7.7 MB, Google Tag Manager blocks the main thread for about 1.5s, and short cache lifetimes waste about 1.9 MB on repeat visits. Real visitors pass Core Web Vitals (LCP 1.9s, INP 170ms, CLS 0), so the lab numbers mainly affect slower phones and first visits.Source
  • 14

    uta.edu sends admissions, aid and student emails, and phishing that fakes university addresses is common. DMARC is at "p=none", so faked uta.edu mail is not blocked.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 2 quarters Chief Information Security Of…

    First action

    Review the last month of DMARC reports.

    How to measure it

    DMARC at quarantine or reject

    Now
    –
    Target
    done
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Reports

      Collect and parse.

      Chief Information Security Officer 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Senders

      List and owners.

      Chief Information Security Officer 1 month

    3. 3

      Align

      SPF and DKIM.

      Chief Information Security Officer 1 month

    4. 4

      Quarantine

      Policy.

      Chief Information Security Officer 1 week

    5. 5

      Reject

      After monitoring.

      Chief Information Security Officer 1 month

    6. 6

      Communicate

      Departments.

      Chief Information Security Officer ongoing

    First result
    2 quarters
    Cost
    Staff time
    Owner
    Chief Information Security Officer

    Smallest test

    Start reading reports.

    Why it works

    Use DMARC reports to list every legitimate sender (Microsoft 365, the admissions CRM, email platforms), align them, then move to quarantine and reject by subdomain.

    Enforcement protects students and families from fake aid and payment emails, and helps real admissions emails reach inboxes.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Departmental tools blocked

      Move slowly with reports.

    Evidence

    • DNS checkuta.edu email runs on Microsoft 365 with SPF ("-all") and DKIM, but DMARC is "p=none", so mail that fakes a uta.edu address is not blocked.Source
  • 15

    The site has 4,313 news pages, including research such as the real-time stress study, 28 patents in 2025 and R-1 status. Prospects rarely see the link between a discovery and a degree they can take.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Content Strategist

    First action

    Add program links to the ten most-read research stories.

    How to measure it

    Clicks from news to programs

    Now
    –
    Target
    +50%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick stories

      Top ten.

      Content Strategist, University Communications 1 week

    2. 2

      Map programs

      Related degrees.

      Content Strategist, University Communications 1 week

    3. 3

      Template box

      News template.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Program highlights

      Research blurbs.

      Content Strategist, University Communications 1 month

    5. 5

      Promote

      Social.

      Content Strategist, University Communications ongoing

    6. 6

      Measure

      Clicks.

      SEO and Analytics Specialist monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time
    Owner
    Content Strategist, University Communications

    Smallest test

    Add links to ten stories.

    Why it works

    Add a "study this at UTA" box to research stories linking the related programs, and build short program-specific research highlights for program pages.

    Research proof differentiates UTA from regional rivals and gives program pages fresh, linkable content.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Old stories

      Start with recent ones.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage: "more than 180 degree programs"; "the largest producer of baccalaureate-educated nurses in Texas"; Carnegie R-1; "No. 1 in DFW for innovation" (U.S. News, 2025); 28 patents in 2025; Fast Track master's credits in senior year; FAFSA priority deadline March 1, 2027. Its Maverick Experience link (connect.uta.edu/register/) returned 404 when checked; the Request Info link opens a separate registration form.Source
    • Your websiteThe sitemap at /sitemap-xml lists 16,038 URLs (academics 7,287, news 4,313, administration 1,171, admissions 196). 8,750 entries declare a Spanish (hreflang="es") alternate, and in 8,718 of them the "Spanish" URL is the same English page, including the homepage. It also lists 51 /testzone/ pages, a folder robots.txt disallows.Source
    • Your websitePrograms: the homepage says "more than 180 degree programs" and the September 17, 2026 enrollment release says "more than 190", but the sitemap has 153 program pages under /academics/programs/. The program finder's page HTML says "No Majors Found" (the list loads by script). Program pages have no meta description and no structured data, and some URLs are misspelled ("adult-gerentology", "psychiatric-mental-health-nurse-practitioner-msm").Source

Big bets 3

Larger plays that can change the trajectory.

  • 16

    Program facts are scattered across program pages, the catalog, the online partner site and the finder script, with counts from 153 to 190. AI assistants and comparison sites need one accurate source.

    High impactHigh effort First result in 3 quarters Vice President

    First action

    Choose the system of record for program data.

    How to measure it

    Programs with complete data

    Now
    –
    Target
    100%
    By
    3 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      System of record

      Choose owner.

      Vice President for Enrollment Management 1 month

    2. 2

      Fields

      Agree list.

      Director of Enrollment Marketing 1 month

    3. 3

      Load data

      All programs.

      Director of Enrollment Marketing 1 quarter

    4. 4

      Feed pages

      Templates read the hub.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 1 quarter

    5. 5

      Open file

      Public data feed.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 1 month

    6. 6

      Govern

      Yearly review.

      Director of Enrollment Marketing yearly

    First result
    3 quarters
    Cost
    Staff and developer time
    Owner
    Vice President for Enrollment Management

    Smallest test

    Load data for one college.

    Why it works

    Build a single program data source (name, credential, delivery, campus, cost, outcomes, next start) that feeds program pages, structured data, the finder, the online site and an open data file.

    Accurate, consistent program data is what gets UTA named when students ask AI tools and search engines for programs.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Many owners

      One owner per field.

    Builds on

    Evidence

    • Your websitePrograms: the homepage says "more than 180 degree programs" and the September 17, 2026 enrollment release says "more than 190", but the sitemap has 153 program pages under /academics/programs/. The program finder's page HTML says "No Majors Found" (the list loads by script). Program pages have no meta description and no structured data, and some URLs are misspelled ("adult-gerentology", "psychiatric-mental-health-nurse-practitioner-msm").Source
    • Your websiteUTA Online page: "12000 Online students", "13000 Degrees awarded annually", a request-information form and contact [email protected]. Online healthcare programs (RN to BSN, MSN tracks, DNP, public health, BAAS) are marketed on a separate site, academicpartnerships.uta.edu, with its own admissions, tuition and calendar pages.Source
    • Your websiterobots.txt (checked October 20, 2026) has 15 lines, no "Sitemap:" line, and the rule "Disallow: /sitemap-xml". /sitemap-xml is exactly where the site serves its XML sitemap; /sitemap.xml and /sitemap_index.xml return 404.Source
    • Your websiteThe sitemap at /sitemap-xml lists 16,038 URLs (academics 7,287, news 4,313, administration 1,171, admissions 196). 8,750 entries declare a Spanish (hreflang="es") alternate, and in 8,718 of them the "Spanish" URL is the same English page, including the homepage. It also lists 51 /testzone/ pages, a folder robots.txt disallows.Source
  • 17

    UTA Online awards degrees at scale and offers BAAS degree-completion tracks, and UTA is recognised by Carnegie for access and graduate wages. Many working adults in DFW started college but did not finish.

    High impactHigh effort First result in 4 quarters UTA Online Marketing Lead

    First action

    Design the 48-hour transcript review.

    How to measure it

    New degree-completion students

    Now
    –
    Target
    1,000
    By
    1 year

    Steps

    1. 1

      Offer

      Transcript review and paths.

      UTA Online Marketing Lead 1 month

    2. 2

      Landing page

      Finish your degree.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 1 month

    3. 3

      Ads

      DFW adults.

      Director of Enrollment Marketing ongoing

    4. 4

      Employers

      HR partners.

      UTA Online Marketing Lead 1 quarter

    5. 5

      Advising

      Dedicated coaches.

      UTA Online Marketing Lead 1 quarter

    6. 6

      Measure

      Enrollment and completion.

      UTA Online Marketing Lead termly

    First result
    4 quarters
    Cost
    Marketing budget and advisors
    Owner
    UTA Online Marketing Lead

    Smallest test

    Run one ad campaign for BAAS.

    Why it works

    Build a "finish your degree" program: a transcript review in 48 hours, credit estimate, online BAAS paths, and ads and employer outreach across DFW. Measure enrollments and completion.

    Adult completers are a large, under-served market, and UTA's access mission and online scale fit it.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Low completion

      Coach every student.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteUTA Online page: "12000 Online students", "13000 Degrees awarded annually", a request-information form and contact [email protected]. Online healthcare programs (RN to BSN, MSN tracks, DNP, public health, BAAS) are marketed on a separate site, academicpartnerships.uta.edu, with its own admissions, tuition and calendar pages.Source
    • Your websiteEnrollment release (September 17, 2026): a record 5,332 first-time-in-college students (+4%), total enrollment 42,787, undergraduates 31,165 (+1.5%); UTA is one of 21 universities in Carnegie's new designations for expanding access and graduate wages; Blaze Forward is part of UT System's Promise Plus.Source
    • Your websiteTransfer pages: a Course Equivalency Tool, transfer guides for all majors, and college-specific guides for Tarrant County College, Dallas College and Collin College; UTA accepts only courses with a C or better.Source
  • 18

    UTA offers online and non-credit professional programs that can be customised for organisations, and it is the largest producer of BSN-educated nurses in Texas. Large DFW employers fund employee tuition.

    High impactHigh effort First result in 4 quarters Vice President

    First action

    List the 20 largest DFW employers with tuition benefits.

    How to measure it

    Students via employer partners

    Now
    –
    Target
    500
    By
    1 year

    Steps

    1. 1

      List employers

      20 largest.

      Vice President for Enrollment Management 1 month

    2. 2

      Offer

      Rates and billing.

      Vice President for Enrollment Management 1 month

    3. 3

      Sign pilots

      Three employers.

      Vice President for Enrollment Management 1 quarter

    4. 4

      Landing pages

      Per employer.

      Web Services Manager, University Communications 1 month

    5. 5

      Sessions

      On site.

      UTA Online Marketing Lead monthly

    6. 6

      Measure

      Enrollments.

      UTA Online Marketing Lead termly

    First result
    4 quarters
    Cost
    Staff time
    Owner
    Vice President for Enrollment Management

    Smallest test

    Sign one employer.

    Why it works

    Sign tuition partnerships with large DFW employers and health systems: preferred rates or fee waivers, a company landing page, on-site info sessions and direct billing.

    Employer partners bring cohorts of motivated students at low acquisition cost.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Slow procurement

      Start with health systems.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteUTA Online page: "12000 Online students", "13000 Degrees awarded annually", a request-information form and contact [email protected]. Online healthcare programs (RN to BSN, MSN tracks, DNP, public health, BAAS) are marketed on a separate site, academicpartnerships.uta.edu, with its own admissions, tuition and calendar pages.Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "more than 180 degree programs"; "the largest producer of baccalaureate-educated nurses in Texas"; Carnegie R-1; "No. 1 in DFW for innovation" (U.S. News, 2025); 28 patents in 2025; Fast Track master's credits in senior year; FAFSA priority deadline March 1, 2027. Its Maverick Experience link (connect.uta.edu/register/) returned 404 when checked; the Request Info link opens a separate registration form.Source

Wildcards 3

Unexpected experiments, each with a cheap way to test it.

  • 19

    The sitemap has 22 "The College Tour" student story pages, and UTA's YouTube has 215 videos and over a million views. Student stories are the content prospects trust most.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 quarter Content Strategist

    First action

    Cut the first three clips.

    How to measure it

    Monthly short views

    Now
    –
    Target
    500,000
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Select stories

      Twenty-two.

      Content Strategist, University Communications 1 week

    2. 2

      Edit

      Clips.

      Content Strategist, University Communications weekly

    3. 3

      Subtitle

      Spanish.

      Hispanic Outreach Coordinator, Admissions weekly

    4. 4

      Post

      Weekly.

      Content Strategist, University Communications weekly

    5. 5

      Link

      Programs.

      Content Strategist, University Communications weekly

    6. 6

      Measure

      Views and clicks.

      SEO and Analytics Specialist monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time
    Owner
    Content Strategist, University Communications

    Smallest test

    Post three clips.

    Why it works

    Edit each story into 30-second clips, post weekly on YouTube Shorts, Instagram and TikTok, add Spanish subtitles, and link to the related program.

    Peer stories persuade more than institutional messaging, and the footage already exists.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Rights

      Check releases.

    Evidence

    • ChannelsYouTube: 5,710 subscribers, 215 videos, about 1.08 million views. The homepage promotes a podcast episode with the Graduate School Dean on the value of a master's degree; the sitemap includes 22 "The College Tour" student story pages.Source
    • Your websiteSpanish admissions page /admissions/espanol, titled "UTA en Espanol": full Spanish content (Univision scholarship partnership, Blaze Forward, rankings such as "#1 Para estudiantes de primera generación", "Soporte en Español"), but the page is served with lang="en". Spanish pages also exist for family orientation (/student-affairs/orientation/families-guest/spanish) and counseling (/student-affairs/caps/families-spanish).Source
  • 20

    UTA has a large alumni base, Athletics just broke fundraising records and Homecoming week brings alumni back. Alumni know families with college-bound teens.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 quarter Director of Alumni Relations

    First action

    Build the referral form.

    How to measure it

    Referred applicants

    Now
    –
    Target
    1,000
    By
    1 year

    Steps

    1. 1

      Form

      Referral.

      Director of Alumni Relations 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Waiver

      Fee policy.

      Director of Undergraduate Admissions 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Promote

      Homecoming and email.

      Director of Alumni Relations ongoing

    4. 4

      Invite

      Events.

      Director of Undergraduate Admissions ongoing

    5. 5

      Thank

      Enrolled referrals.

      Director of Alumni Relations termly

    6. 6

      Measure

      Applications.

      Director of Undergraduate Admissions termly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Fee waivers
    Owner
    Director of Alumni Relations

    Smallest test

    Launch at Homecoming.

    Why it works

    Launch a referral form for alumni, give referred students a fee waiver and an invitation to a campus event, and thank alumni whose referrals enroll.

    Referred students apply and enroll at higher rates, and alumni feel involved.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Low response

      Feature success stories.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage: "more than 180 degree programs"; "the largest producer of baccalaureate-educated nurses in Texas"; Carnegie R-1; "No. 1 in DFW for innovation" (U.S. News, 2025); 28 patents in 2025; Fast Track master's credits in senior year; FAFSA priority deadline March 1, 2027. Its Maverick Experience link (connect.uta.edu/register/) returned 404 when checked; the Request Info link opens a separate registration form.Source
    • Your websiteEnrollment release (September 17, 2026): a record 5,332 first-time-in-college students (+4%), total enrollment 42,787, undergraduates 31,165 (+1.5%); UTA is one of 21 universities in Carnegie's new designations for expanding access and graduate wages; Blaze Forward is part of UT System's Promise Plus.Source
  • 21

    The Welcome Center is open Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and UTA offers campus, transfer, graduate and housing tours. Working parents and transfer students often can only visit on weekends.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 quarter Director of Undergraduate Adm…

    First action

    Add one extra Saturday afternoon tour next month.

    How to measure it

    Campus visits

    Now
    –
    Target
    +15%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Slot plan

      Saturday afternoons.

      Director of Undergraduate Admissions 1 week

    2. 2

      Guides

      Student schedules.

      Director of Undergraduate Admissions 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Virtual Sundays

      Live sessions.

      Director of Undergraduate Admissions 1 month

    4. 4

      Promote

      Visit page and email.

      Director of Enrollment Marketing ongoing

    5. 5

      Track

      Visits to applications.

      Director of Enrollment Marketing monthly

    6. 6

      Adjust

      By demand.

      Director of Undergraduate Admissions quarterly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Student guide wages
    Owner
    Director of Undergraduate Admissions

    Smallest test

    Run one extra tour.

    Why it works

    Add Saturday afternoon and evening tours once a month, and Sunday virtual sessions with live student guides. Track visit-to-application rates by slot.

    More convenient visits bring more families on campus, and visits strongly predict enrollment.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Low turnout

      Test once a month first.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteVisit page: campus, group, transfer, graduate and housing tours, a self-guided tour and a 360-degree virtual tour; the Welcome Center is open weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Source
    • Your websiteTransfer pages: a Course Equivalency Tool, transfer guides for all majors, and college-specific guides for Tarrant County College, Dallas College and Collin College; UTA accepts only courses with a C or better.Source
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30/60/90 roadmap

What to focus on in each month, and the ideas that carry it.

  1. Days 1 to 307 ideas

    Unblock the sitemap, fix Spanish links, make programs readable, monitor event links, prefill Request Info and lighten the homepage; start the script audit.

  2. Days 31 to 6011 ideas

    Spanish family path, decision pages, one online offer, new transfer guides, Fast Track, the Campus Rec app, DMARC and research-to-program links; student shorts, alumni referrals and weekend visits.

  3. Days 61 to 903 ideas

    Commit to the program data hub, adult degree completion and employer partnerships.

The research behind the plan

2 research areas, each summarised in a few lines. Open any of them for the full detail.

Customers

What customers say

Customers value affordable path to a research university degree. The most cited problem: finding the right program and its cost.

  • Strong nursing and engineering programs
  • Transfer credit uncertainty
  • In their words: “Mavericks”

Market

Competitive landscape

4 competitors compared: UT Dallas, University of North Texas, TCU and Western Governors University.

  • Gap to exploit: Spanish-language family journeys
  • UT Dallas: Fewer programs (140+)
  • University of North Texas: Farther from Arlington and Fort Worth

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