Mission and objectives

Mission statement

• Provide an exceptional education in industrial and systems engineering that is accessible to all
• Use practical and applied research that creates knowledge regarding complex systems
• Create immediate and long-term impacts to our metropolitan and global communities

Vision statement

We provide distinguished industrial and systems engineering programs that advance knowledge, solve challenges and develop a vibrant student body. Driven by our esteemed faculty, our department educates our students and empowers our alumni to impact the local and global communities.

Strategic planning goals

1. Solidify partnerships with leaders in industry, government and academia to provide solutions of regional, national and global importance
2. Recruit, educate and graduate a high-quality undergraduate and graduate student body
3. Cultivate programs that empower students, staff, and faculty to be leaders in innovation, entrepreneurship, technology and service, and to foster a global mindset
4. Improve our rankings as one the most highly respected ISE programs nationally and internationally by 5%
5. Launch a comprehensive alumni engagement program to foster stronger relationships and new opportunities