Mission
The goal of
the College of Technology is to provide graduates with appropriate
technological competencies and a quality general education. This
is accomplished through coursework in business, a background in
arts and sciences and the acquisition of effective communication
skills, in addition to a strong technical core.
Since its
beginning, the College of Technology has provided students with
the competence to be adaptable and flexible—successful traits
for future careers. These students are secure with a core of broad
knowledge of technology and able to translate that education in
a rapidly changing profession. In today’s age of high technology
and specialization, College of Technology graduates serve as technical
managers, teachers, researchers and practitioners in business,
industry, government and education.
The mission
of the College of Technology is to engage our diverse college
community in the study of technology to cultivate and expand human
potential. To that end, the college fosters a technologically
and culturally global perspective. Through collaborative efforts,
we develop professionals and leaders who are adept in technology,
innovative in problem solving and skillful in the communication
of concepts and ideas.
The major goals for the implementation of this mission include:
- To prepare
exemplary technological problem solvers through academic and
field-based experiences for professional leadership roles;
- To provide
and support an environment conducive to research and development
and dissemination of technological knowledge and innovation;
- To provide
professional development and service opportunities to meet the
extended range of technological needs;
- To proactively
influence technology policy and economic development consistent
with our mission.
