Our Mission
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| The mission of the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology is to advance the quality of human life through strategically selected programs of instruction, research, and public service, incorporating strong social, economical and environmental dimensions, and emphasizing advanced level programs in engineering that are internationally recognized for excellence. |
Our Vision
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A College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology with a priority on academic excellence is evidenced by:
- Responsive academic program with full accreditation and ranked in the top quartile nationally.
- Nationally-recognized research programs in area of strategic importance to the State and the Nation.
- Distance and continuing education programs that are subscribed by and meet the needs of the practicing engineers, architects and technologists throughout Oklahoma and the Nation.
A College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology whose students reflect the rich fabric of the State and Nation, with all of its ethnic, gender and racial diversity.
A College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology that meets the criteria for the (proposed) "Malcolm Baldridge Quality Award for Engineering Education" (or equivalent).
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Our Goals
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Instruction
- To offer program in Engineering, Architecture and Technology that achieve a level of quality eligible for full term accreditation and rank in the upper quartile of programs nationally
- To maintain a unique position among the nation's engineering colleges by focusing resources on the combination of programs that can merit and achieve national prominence.
- To actively recruit and retain faculty member of excellent quality by offering competitive compensation and benefits that include incentives for quality instruction as well as opportunities for professional development.
- To actively recruit and retain outstanding students.
- To provide instructional facilities, equipment, resources and support services to both faculty and students that characterize an excellent learning environment.
- Through effective long-range management of curriculum, faculty, and resources, both physical and fiscal, to achieve a character of instructional programs that exhibit high quality and efficiency.
Research- To establish a nationally recognized research program in areas of strategic importance to the state and nation.
- To recruit nationally for quality Post-Doctoral candidates and graduate students.
- To provide mechanisms for greater interdisciplinary research.To spotligh CEAT research activities.
Outreach- To provide continuing education and public service opportunities for individual to pursue academic degrees and/or certification, update professional qualifications, develop new personal and job skills, improve social relationships and citizenship responsibilities, and enhance development and quality of life.
- To identify the educational needs within the state and nation, and develop innovative educational programs and the appropriate delivery systems to meet those needs.
- To encourage, where appropriate, cooperation with other universities and external units in the attainment of mutually identifiable objectives.
- To continue development, implementation and review of appropriate administrative structures to enhance the function of CEAT Extension.
- To implement programs and communication that will increase the visibility, effectiveness and understanding of the CEAT Extension mission among the internal and external groups.
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