Envisioned Future

Long-Term Goal

Vivid Description: The NC State University College of Engineering will achieve its national and international recognition through

Image The College will attain a global reputation for excellence and professional leadership. We will be a world class leader, solving critical problems facing our planet, making research and educational contributions on a global scale. We will be an international model for best practices in research, education and outreach. The quality of our students and faculty will be an essential asset to the state and nation.

Research  We will be pioneers in identifying and solving problems that improve the human, ecological, and environmental conditions on a global scale. We will develop interdisciplinary centers and a funding base to address these grand challenges and reward faculty for their entrepreneurship and scholarship. We will lead the expansion of the global knowledge base through discoveries and recognized scholarly publication and information exchange.

Education/Alumni/Outreach/Students We will provide relevant, world-class education for students to enable their professional and personal success, instill pride in the College of Engineering, promote social responsibility and promote lifelong involvement and investment in the College of Engineering. We will be internationally recognized for our scholarship in engineering education, K-12 outreach, quality of students and distance education programs. Our alumni will be known as leaders of industry, society and academe.

Economic Development We will be a global leader in facilitating intellectual property and technology transfer, involving faculty, staff, students, industry and government to assist existing companies and encourage the success of start-up companies in North Carolina and beyond. Located on Centennial Campus we will be a leader in developing innovative ways of partnering with industry and government to enhance economic well-being.

Collaborations/Partnerships The College of Engineering will be an international model for fostering new and improved collaborations and partnerships with industry, alumni, professional associations, government and public sector organizations, and leading international educational institutions. We will lead our respective professions nationally and globally and increase our endowments to a level commensurate with our goals.

Infrastructure/Culture/Staff/Faculty We will develop world-class facilities for interdisciplinary research and education. Endowments for scholarship will attract the best and brightest as faculty and students. The College will attract a diverse set of students, staff and faculty into a nurturing environment that rewards excellence and embraces innovation in an entrepreneurial culture. We will have a global virtual presence and infrastructure.

Committee: Paul Cohen, Ben Hughes, George List, John Strenkowski