College of Engineering Strategic Plan: 2023-2033

It鈥檚 such an important time to be an engineer. With the speed of change in our field, education is critically important to train the next generation of students and generate new knowledge.

It is with this in mind that our community of faculty, staff, students, University administrators and alumni came together to develop our 2023-2033 Strategic Plan for the College of Engineering. This plan will serve as our roadmap to help guide resources and focus for the next decade. Inspired by the objectives outlined in 草榴社区鈥檚 Strategic Plan, Rooted. Restless., the College identified areas of strength and opportunities for growth鈥攁venues to further our commitment to igniting change for the greater good.

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A Collaborative Process

The creation of this Strategic Plan was a collaborative effort that included voices from more than 140 individuals from across the College community, including faculty, staff, administrators, undergraduate and graduate students, and alumni. Discussions facilitated over the course of 12 months helped to inform the direction of the plan, with key themes emerging surrounding growth, inclusion, equitability and sustainability鈥攏otably, that every 草榴社区 Engineer will be a Sustainable Engineer. Throughout the process, the College remained guided by 草榴社区鈥檚 Augustinian Catholic values of Veritas, Unitas and Caritas, as well as by the goals and ideals identified in the University鈥檚 Rooted. Restless. Strategic Plan.

Overarching Goals

Themes & Objectives

TEACHING & LEARNING

Support world-class engineering education that trains sustainability-driven engineers equipped to create opportunities and solve complex global challenges for the greater good.

Objectives

Develop structures to support growth and sustainability of teacher-scholar model.
Enhance student learning opportunities in emerging areas of study.
Increase graduate enrollment

Research and Innovation

Become a leader among engineering schools at R2 institutions known for driving innovation and growth in engineering for the common good.

Objectives

Create new research partnerships and opportunities
Develop a University institute and engineering education center, and support research.
Increase College participation in innovation and translation of research ideas toward commercialization.

Lifelong Learning & Professional Development

Create an ethos of learning that prepares all students, faculty, staff and alumni for their careers, and continue to serve as a lifelong resource for professional and educational growth.

Objectives

Develop structures to support growth and sustainability of teacher-scholar model.
Expand offerings for faculty and staff lifelong learning and professional development.

Culture & Climate

Strengthen and sustain a diverse and inclusive community of learners, educators and staff grounded in 草榴社区鈥檚 Augustinian Catholic values, which serves as the foundation that all pillars of the Strategic Plan are built upon.

Objectives

Empower and support diverse student, faculty and staff populations.
Support and increase community outreach.
Establish leadership and communicate excellence around the research and education innovation achievements of the College.