The Impact of Giving to the College of Engineering
Currently, NC State Engineering stands among the top tier of engineering colleges in the country. Students engage with a world-class faculty, in courses of study arrayed throughout 12 different departments, to achieve a dynamic engineering education—a thorough understanding of scientific and mathematical principles, a working knowledge of the evolving methodologies of engineering and the capability to think critically and work in teams.
In order to achieve our vision, the College must continue to recruit the best faculty and students, to pull in federal research dollars, to build and equip state-of-the-art facilities and to lead the way in fostering productive corporate partnerships.
Recruit and Retain Academic and Research Stars
Faculty are key to the success of any academic institution, so recruitment and retention is a top priority. Faculty seek those institutions that provide them the best opportunities to make a difference in their field, and for society. To strengthen their efforts and our institution, we seek to increase the number of endowed chairs of departments and the number of named professorships across the College.
Attract and Support the Best and Brightest Students
Although an NC State Engineering degree is still a great bargain, tuition and fees are tracking on a sharp incline. There is tremendous competition among top engineering colleges for the best and brightest undergraduate and graduate students. In order to continue to attract top students, we must be able to offer endowed scholarship and fellowship support.
Equip our Facilities to Enhance Research, Learning, Partnering
Place occupies a prominent role in influencing the great work done by the faculty and students who define an institution. The College can only realize the vast potential of its fresh space on Centennial Campus if it can provide the latest research and learning equipment to aid and encourage its faculty and students to achieve great results that will benefit us all.
Enhance Student and Outreach Programs
Through its academic programs, the College provides students with a wealth of opportunities to broaden their experiences. We provide frameworks that foster collaboration and team building, increase the number and diversity of talented students entering the fields of engineering and provide international experiences to students as they prepare for entry into the global marketplace.