About the Plan

Summary of strategic goals

Our goals reflect our values and our plans for the future. They are both a recognition of where we can do more and better but they are also a concrete reflection of where we expect to take the college in the years to come.

1. Access, opportunity, diversity, and community

  • To create an environment in which all members of the collegiate community—students, staff, and faculty—are welcomed, supported, and able to thrive.

2. Student success 

  • To provide a transformative and personalized educational experience that prepares our graduates to become an engineer and something more.

3. Research 

  • To lead signature areas of research and economic development to drive breakthroughs that have societal impact, and 
  • To train graduate students to become outstanding technical leaders and innovative researchers.

4. Engagement 

  • To engage in mutually beneficial partnerships, boldly communicate our achievements, and build influence with state and federal decision makers. 
  • To acquire and steward private investments that strengthen the college and amplify our service for the common good.