College of Engineering Strategic Priorities
Our strategic plan sets priorities for student success, research and partnerships. It builds on Learn by Doing by expanding access to meaningful projects and strengthening support for students and faculty. The plan also focuses on improving outcomes across the college and preparing graduates to take on complex challenges.
- Expand Learn by Doing activities and infrastructure with an emphasis on cross-disciplinary opportunities which support curricular and co-curricular threads on societal challenges, data literacy, systems thinking, ethics, justice, equity, diversity and inclusion
- Increase support for the teacher-scholar model by creating and promoting curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular faculty and student research opportunities
- Identify systemic challenges to graduation rates and implement strategies to mitigate with a focus on achieving equitable outcomes for all students.
- Provide clear and realistic pathways in each degree program for transfer students to graduate in two years.
- Show continual and measurable improvement in the diversity of the CENG community so that our students, faculty and staff better reflect the demographics of the state of California and exceed national averages for engineering representation.
- Develop an inclusive college culture where actions and policies support the equitable success of the entire CENG community and where everyone is valued for being their own unique self.
- Expand student professional development and networking opportunities.
- Increase funded opportunities for faculty and staff to participate in professional development.
Our Mission
To provide an excellent Learn by Doing Engineering and Computer Science Education that empowers all our students to innovate, design and create sustainable solutions to real-world challenges.
Our Vision
The Cal Poly College of Engineering will be nationally recognized for its rapidly diversifying student population and unique, inclusive Learn by Doing educational and applied research experiences.
Our Values
Excellence: We prepare students with an outstanding applied education to make a positive impact on society.
Diverse, Equitable, Just and Inclusive Community: We are dedicated to diversifying CENG and ensuring a just, equitable and inclusive experience for students, faculty and staff.
Collaboration: We build a thriving CENG community that encourages collaboration and connection both internally and externally.
Growth: We commit to the growth and development of our students, faculty, staff and college.
See the Full Strategic Plan
Explore the full strategic plan for a closer look at the goals shaping the future of the College of Engineering.