College of Engineering Strategic Plan 2018

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Define our Identity and Purposefully Promote It n

Establish a brand and unique identity for our college and departments with tangible evidence of these identities n Embrace and actively promote our image as a globally-recognized “go-to� source for engineering expertise

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Enhance Interdisciplinary, Collaborative Research n n

Improve success of large, multi-disciplinary proposals Establish culture of collaboration among faculty, students and staff

Improve Student Academic Experience n

Prepare students to become passionate, socially-engaged, transformative leaders through experiences inside and outside the classroom n Foster commitment to innovation and excellence in teaching

Cultivate External Partnerships n n

Increase alumni engagement Partner with regional industry, government and national laboratories to help them achieve their goals

Expand and Improve Our Infrastructure n

Re-imagine, expand and modernize instructional and research space to increase its functionality and appearance n Attract, retain and develop professional staff

The UC Davis College of Engineering is nationally and internationally recognized for its world-class research, teaching and positive impact on society.

The College of Engineering provides an exceptional student experience. We combine practice with theory, preparing our students for a complex and interconnected world. We have incentivized outstanding teaching and research, and provide the necessary resources for innovative and exciting teaching and learning to take place.

Our college’s diversity benefits our students’ selfdriven learning approaches as they engage in clientfocused, team-based projects. As a result, the college produces well-rounded engineering graduates, who value its interdisciplinary and comprehensive approach to teaching and learning. Our students are challenged with rigorous curricula, and thus graduate with the skills necessary to contribute to society.

They are highly sought after by the very best employers in the world.

Our alumni are engaged with the College of Engineering in a variety of ways that connect them to our mission.

We value their contributions to our students and the College, and they are critical to everything we do.

We combine practice with theory, preparing our students for a complex and interconnected world.

The UC Davis College of Engineering is known as a trusted, collaborative partner that delivers on its commitments and serves as a “go to� resource for government, industry and alumni.

We produce innovative, research-based solutions to complex problems and challenges.

We are known for both the high quality and diversity of our faculty, staff and students, who are proud of the College and its many contributions.

Our facilities are excellent, and our spaces are modern, shared and reconfigurable. Our donors and supporters invest in our College because they can see that their support is promoting the creation of word-class research facilities and learning outcomes that benefit society.

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We are integrated into the broader community and seen as a valuable and respected asset that attracts transformative partnerships to the university and the region.

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We make a positive difference in the lives we touch. We look forward to an even brighter future for the College.

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