Last revised: July 2007 

Vision Statement

The department vision is to continue to achieve national and international recognition through the impact of its research and alumni in four core areas: advanced infrastructure systems; mechanics, materials and computing; water and air quality; and green design.  Our vision includes our department being a collegial, collaborative and welcoming environment in which to learn and work.

Mission Statement

• To create, disseminate and integrate knowledge of engineering, science and technology that expands our civil and environmental engineering knowledge base, which in turn enables the betterment of human society.
• To develop and transfer innovative applications of engineering, science and technology to improve civil and environmental engineering practice.
• To be recognized by our peers as a highly effective leader in the conduct interdisciplinary research and the development of innovative approaches to solving civil and environmental engineering problems.
• To attract and welcome undergraduate students to our Bachelor of Science program in Civil Engineering, and to graduate B.S. students who are innovative problem solvers, who become leaders in their organizations, and who possess the knowledge and skills required for a wide range of careers and career changes.
• To attract and welcome graduate students into advanced study and to graduate Master of Science and Doctoral students who possess both breadth and depth in their chosen focus area and are heavily recruited by industry and academia for their academic strengths and their leadership skills.
• To maintain an intellectually challenging, yet supportive and welcoming environment, that encourages and enables our students, faculty and staff to achieve their best in a diverse community.

Statement of Values

• OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR CORE STRENGTH
  Our primary strength lies in our students, faculty and staff.
  
• EXCELLENCE
  Excellence is our goal in all our endeavors.
  
• INTEGRITY
  Engineering research, education, and practice all demand the highest moral and ethical standards.
  
• RESPECT FOR ALL
  Respect for all encourages our community to enjoy a diversity of opinion, intellectual perspective, and cultural heritage.
  
• COLLEGIALITY
  A collegial, collaborative and welcoming environment is vital to our success.
  
• INTERDISCIPLINARITY
  Our strong support for interdisciplinary research teams and collaborative research enhances our collegial environment. 
  
• CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
  Continuous improvement and innovation are essential to accomplish our goals.
• ENGAGEMENT IN COMMUNITY
  Involvement in campus life, external industry, government and professional organizations, and public outreach activities, all of which provide important links to the broader community.