Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - School of Engineering

OUR MISSION The mission of the School of Engineering is to provide excellent innovative engineering, computer science and construction education to citizens of Illinois, the greater St. Louis metropolitan area and representatives of the global community. The School focuses on strong undergraduate education and graduate programs that serve the needs of full-time students and employed professionals. The faculty conducts basic and applied research and outreach activities in partnership with others that contribute to technological advancement in our fields. OUR VISION The vision of the School of Engineering is to be a partnership of faculty, students, staff, alumni and other professionals who work together to provide the highest quality education and maintain innovative resources that support the technical growth and economic development of this region. OUR CORE VALUES - Technical excellence in our disciplines - Desire for excellence in all we do - Respect for the rich diversity of humankind - Effective communication capabilities - Ability to provide leadership in innovative multi-disciplinary teams - Social, civic, and political responsibility built on an understanding of contemporary issues - Commitment to ethical professional conduct and practice - Environmental stewardship - Independent and innovative thought - Pursuit of lifelong learning We value innovative curricula and an educational environment that fosters intellectual excitement among our students and encourages them to reach their highest level of intellectual potential. We value our people as our most important asset. We strive to provide a supportive work environment for our faculty, staff and students. We encourage their pursuit of scholarly/professional activities and recognize intellectual accomplishments. We value innovation and interdisciplinary activities as driving forces in emerging technologies and beneficial to the education of our students. We value our educational philosophy that emphasizes a balance between theory and application. We believe it is essential that each student be well grounded in basic fundamentals. We value hands-on laboratory work as an essential part of the learning process. We encourage student/faculty interaction in the laboratories, classrooms and elsewhere. We recognize and value the need for a complete education that creates an appreciation for the arts, literature, religion and the many other areas that are fundamental to the quality of life. We value high quality leading-edge research by our faculty and students that contribute to the advancement of our disciplines. We believe research is a means of enabling our faculty to deliver a state-of-the-art education to our students. We respect both basic research aimed at the development of new knowledge and application research that converts knowledge into useful products and services. We value a diverse faculty and student body. We place special emphasis on recruiting students and faculty from underrepresented groups. We believe in contributing our resources for the benefit of the community and professions we serve. We seek to build partnerships with all groups who share a common interest in contributing to the economic growth of our region. STRATEGIC GOALS The School of Engineering will apply its resources and pursue opportunities to achieve the following strategic goals. Goal 1: Be among the institutions of first choice for top ranking high school students who wish to pursue careers related to engineering, computer science or construction. Goal 2: Produce graduates who are highly valued by both local and national employers and accepted for graduate study by the nation's leading institutions. Goal 3: Be an accessible top quality resource for continued professional development of technical professionals throughout the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. Goal 4: In partnership with industry and professional firms, operate one or more advanced technology centers in fields appropriate for the School of Engineering. Through these centers, create and transfer new technology, produce patented concepts/products and encourage spin-off companies. Goal 5: Be a significant resource for processes that bring environmentally sound growth and economic development to areas surrounding the SIUE Campus and to the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. Goal 6: Obtain greater minority/gender diversity across the School of Engineering in faculty, staff and students. Goal 7: Conduct all of our activities in a manner that will lead to our being ranked among the top academic institutions of similar size and mission.