Vision and Goals

Vision

- The William States Lee College of Engineering will be the engineering college of choice for students, faculty, sponsors and partners, reflecting the prestige gained by the excellence of our programs, research, graduates and faculty.

- The College nurtures collaborative and friendly learning communities in which all stakeholders (students, faculty, sponsors, and partners) can succeed and are involved in the continuous assessment and improvement processes.

- Student, faculty, resource and community development are guided by the principle that they should enhance our learning environment and promote the prestige of our institution.

Goals

The role of the College of Engineering, as the university moves forward to become a major research university, is articulated in its goals. The primary objectives include developing a healthy educational and research environment, improving the capabilities of our graduates, providing unique educational opportunities, and furnishing critical information technology to complete our mission. More specifically, the goals are described in the following five principles.

1. Develop and maintain a successful learning environment , which attracts and retains qualified students and faculty and excites the very best.
2. Establish a research culture that supports a successful and highly visible research enterprise, which spearheads the university's thrust toward becoming a major research university.
3. Improve student capabilities as measured by increases in performance relative to key competencies.
4. Provide unique educational opportunities , including distance learning and continuing education opportunities that fit our unique mission, vision and capabilities.
5. Provide state-of-the-art IT infrastructure that supports the mission of our College, the objectives of our programs, and the needs of our students, faculty and staff.