Strategic Plan | Learn by Doing

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.

1. 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

We continue to invest in upgrading and modernizing our facilities to support hands-on, experiential learning and are committed to our addressing current and emerging societal challenges through our curriculum.

2. Increase support for the teacher-scholar model by creating and promoting curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular faculty and student research opportunities

We are increasing our support for faculty research and expanding opportunities for students to engage in research with our faculty.

3. Identify systemic challenges to graduation rates and implement strategies to mitigate with a focus on achieving equitable outcomes for all students.

4. Provide clear and realistic pathways in each degree program for transfer students to graduate in two years.

As we transition our curriculum from quarters to semesters, we are focused on improving transfer student pathways.

5. 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.

By focusing on our recruitment efforts and yield rates, we are making notable progress in diversifying our student population.

6. 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.

7. Expand student professional development and networking opportunities.

The College and our Departments are working with industry and alumni to expand student opportunities for professional development.

8. Increase funded opportunities for faculty and staff to participate in professional development.

We are actively working to promote and expand professional development opportunities for our faculty and staff.

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.

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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.

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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.