Strategic Plan
STRATEGIC PLAN
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
2020 Destination → Eminence
The Tennessee Tech University College of Engineering Strategic Plan sets our course to 2020 through the articulation of our vision, core values, and goals. The faculty, staff, students, administration and alumni, in collaboration with industry and government leaders, developed a shared plan which includes the pathway forward to “2020 Destination → Eminence.” Our vision is ambitious and exciting. Our core values ASPIRE to greatness will guide us towards our goal in making the strategic plan a reality each day. It will take a collaborative effort of our leadership team, outstanding faculty, incredible staff, talented students, our dedicated alumni AND stakeholders like you. Join us in our journey toward revolutionizing engineering education at Tennessee Tech University.
VISION
21st Century Renaissance Engineers
Revolutionizing Engineering
to Solve Societal Problems
MISSION
To graduate innovative engineers
who solve technological challenges
to meet societal needs.
CORE VALUES
The college core values underscore and support its vision and mission through its
commitment to ASPIRE to greatness.
AIM HIGH
We aim for the highest levels of excellence in teaching and scholarship.
STUDENTS FIRST
We place the interest of the students first.
PROFESSIONALISM
We foster high standards of integrity and professionalism.
INNOVATION
We strive continuously for innovations through research to attain excellence in everything we do.
RECOGNITION
We recognize efforts that accelerate us towards our vision.
EMINENCE
We drive towards attaining eminence in engineering education and research.
FOCUS AREAS & GOALS
FOCUS AREA 1: Technical Leadership
Goal One. Our engineering students learn to solve technological problems that are of societal significance.
Goal Two. Our College engages in research and innovation as the vehicle to support the teacher-scholar/student-scholar model.
FOCUS AREA 2: Professional Leadership
Goal Three. Our talented faculty and staff provide the scholarly direction for engineering excellence, and our motivated students achieve proven successful results in the workplace.
Goal Four. The College is nationally recognized for its leadership in education, research and innovation.
FOCUS AREA 3: Global Leadership
Goal Five. The College of Engineering achieves global leadership through key partnerships.
Strategic Planning Documents
Who are 21st Century Renaissance Engineers?
TTU College of Engineering Strategic Plan
Comparative and Aspirational Peers
Strategic Planning Implementation Grants
Strategic Research Areas
Nanoparticles & Proteomics in the Environment






