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Goals and Objectives
Department of Engineering Technology
Goals and Objectives 2007-2011
Goal 1 Develop and sustain nationally reputed, accredited undergraduate programs that are relevant to industry, business, education and government.
Objective 1 Rename the Construction Technology program to Construction Science and Management .
Objective 2 Reengineer the Engineering Technology program with the objective of establishing majors in Construction Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology.
Objective 3 Establish a new undergraduate major in Concrete Industry Management.
Objective 4 Update/reengineer the Industrial Technology program.
Objective 5 Seek appropriate accreditation for all programs.
Goal 2 Refine and sustain the existing graduate program with a view of becoming a nationally recognized and unique program which seeks opportunities for synergistic, applied research
Objective 1 Create and seek approval for a specialization in Construction.
Objective 2 Analyze the curriculum with the view of enhancing student research.
Objective 3 Engage in a dialogue to identify new graduate programs/options.
Objective 4 Increase the proportion of graduate students that are full time.
Objective 5 Increase the proportion of gradate students that are graduate assistants.
Goal 3 Achieve excellence in applied research.
Objective 1 Develop and formalize a “research enterprise” with a focus on identifying novel and unconventional approaches to applied research.
Objective 2 Identify and maximize collaborative research opportunities.
Goal 4 Cultivate and sustain partnerships with industry, business, government and educational constituencies.
Objective 1 Establish an Industrial Advisory Board for each major content area and a General Advisory Board for the entire Department.
Objective 2 Work with the Industrial Advisory Board’s, Alumni and Development Office to establish scholarships, endowed professorships, and chairs.
Objective 3 Establish focused job fairs as each program grows for the benefit of students and the industries and businesses.
Objective 4 Enhance collaborative efforts with students and educators at public school districts in Central Texas.
Objective 5 Strengthen the partnership and collaboration with Community College Districts in the State of Texas.
Objective 6 Develop a strong continuing education program for the industry and technology education teachers.
Goal 5 Attract and retain outstanding faculty, staff and students.
Objective 1 Engage in competitive, national searches to recruit faculty.
Objective 2 Develop and implement multiple marketing tools to recruit academically strong students.
Objective 3 Hire faculty and staff with the best possible pay and benefits package.
Objective 4 Establish a mentoring system for new faculty.
Objective 5 Streamline the student advising process.
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