Vision, Mission, and Objectives
The Department of Computer Science operates using the following definitions:
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Vision Statement identifies where we want to be or how we want to be viewed.
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Mission Statement is a description of what we do.
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Objectives are broad goals/statements of what the department would like to achieve. These include student educational objectives, faculty objectives and other department objectives.
Vision Statement
To be a pre-eminent computer science program that prepares students from diverse backgrounds for productive careers by providing them with a student-centered, practically-focused quality learning experience.
Mission Statement
To graduate well educated computer scientists who are prepared to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing, increasingly complex world. This will be accomplished through:
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A well-qualified faculty who care about students and their success.
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A dynamic, up-to-date curriculum that has an optimal balance between theory and practice.
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Laboratories, computer facilities, and instructional classrooms on par with any computer science program in the nation.
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Unique co-curricular opportunities for students such as participation in student design competitions, professional student organizations, and pre-professional employment.
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Opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to participate in research and industry-funded design clinic projects.
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Mutually beneficial partnerships with area industry that take advantage of our location in one of the most concentrated high-tech centers in the nation.
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Strong cooperative relationships with local high schools, community colleges, and with other four-year institutions.
Objectives
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Graduating students have the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in industry and/or continue their education in MS/PhD programs.
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Graduates have the knowledge and skills that enable them to participate in life-long learning and to adapt to an ever-changing technological environment.
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Faculty have enough time in their work schedule to pursue their research interests.
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Faculty remain current in their fields.
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The curriculum is up-to-date and reflects the best current thinking about computer science.
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Enrolled students have opportunities to participate in professional student organizations and pre-professional employment.
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Our teaching and research facilities consist of state of the art classrooms and equipment.
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We are well known and respected in the regional community.
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Our programs are considered attractive and desirable options by all qualified students in our service community.
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We retain contact, offer support, and establish a networking community for our alumni.
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