Goal 3

Offer innovative and interdisciplinary educational programs and experiences in residence and online that enable engineers to thrive throughout their careers

Sharing of knowledge is central to our role as a university, and new and innovative educational experiences are imperative as technology evolves and transforms the engineering workforce.

Empowering engineers to thrive throughout their careers requires engagement within and outside of the classroom, and life-changing educational experiences occur when disciplines interact.

The following objectives will enable students to become change-makers that will impact society throughout their careers and help transform the engineering workforce; the associated measures will guide our initial progress in each area.

Objective 3.1. Evaluate synergies across programs and the viability of the School’s offerings

Key Performance Indicators: # programs, #shared/unique courses per program, course delivery modes, joint faculty hires, revenue/FTE, teaching awards

Objective 3.2. Pursue interdisciplinary degrees in engineering design and innovation

Key Performance Indicators: new degree, # new courses, student enrollment, degree completion rates, # campuses involved, career paths

Objective 3.3. Provide high-quality lifelong learning opportunities for alumni and other professionals

Key Performance Indicators: # professional programs, # training programs, # non-credit courses, # certificates, enrollment/offering, revenue/offering, alumni involvement, # companies participating, geographic location of participants