College Of Engineering Mission Statement

The Mission Statement for the College of Engineering is also known as its Aims and Objectives statement.

Aims and Objectives

The College of Engineering is committed to excellence in education and research while maintaining national accreditation for all of its programs. These programs include Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, which are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 – telephone (410) 347-7700, and the allied field of Industrial Technology, which is accredited by the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT), 3300 Washtenaw Avenue - Suite 220, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 – telephone: 734-677-0720.

With a view toward integrating its role with the educational mission and the statement of purpose of the University, the College directs its activities towards research and associated economic development. At the same time, it acts as a technical resource for the industrial and business communities by providing technology transfer and technical assistance. Engineering graduates of the College consistently score well on the Fundamentals in Engineering (F.E.) Exam, and graduates of the College of Engineering find employment locally, nationally, or internationally.

The Engineering and Industrial Technology curricula emphasize strong fundamental theory, intensive problem solving, hands-on laboratory experience, and enhanced management and business knowledge. The basic natural sciences and mathematics component of the curricula, together with the required courses in humanities and social sciences, provide students an excellent educational basis for entry into the engineering or industrial professions or for further educational studies leading to advanced degrees.

The College also sets a high priority in terms of recruiting and hiring of students, faculty and other related personnel from under-represented minority groups.