Mission and Vision of the College of Engineering
Our Mission
The College of Engineering serves the state, the nation, and the world by graduating talented, broadly educated engineers, conducting high quality research, developing breakthrough technologies, and disseminating and preserving technical knowledge.
Our Vision
To be recognized internationally for engineering education and research, and for leadership to the profession.
The following strategic characteristics and aspirations will enable the College to realize its vision:
- Small-college atmosphere that facilitates personal commitment to the educational success of students in a comprehensive university
- Undergraduate curricula that emphasize breadth and depth of education, which link to areas contiguous to engineering
- Graduate education that prepares students for research and advanced problem solving needed to address complex engineering problems
- Internationally recognized research programs in each department with strong support from professional constituencies
- Demonstrable leadership and service in advancing engineering professionalism to meet society’s needs
- Educational and research partnerships with health sciences, business, and other UI colleges, and with select agencies, universities, and industries
- Highly successful alumni who contribute to the profession in the global society