AEST Mission, Vision, And Goals

Our Mission

The Department of Applied Engineering, Safety & Technology is dedicated to preparing individuals with knowledge and expertise in technology, design, safety, environmental health, applied engineering, and engineering technology who value leadership, ingenuity, problem-solving, professionalism and teamwork. We are committed to outstanding teaching, creative scholarship, and relevant service to industry, education, and the community.

Our Vision

To be recognized as a department of national distinction and the regional resource for professional preparation and service in Applied Engineering & Technology, Occupational Safety & Environmental Health, Engineering Technology, and Technology & Engineering Education. 

Our Goals

1. Attract and develop diverse faculty, staff, and students of excellence.
2. Develop positive collaborative relationships with diverse populations within the educational and industrial community.
3. Ensure technology and engineering education, industrial technology, applied engineering and technology management, occupational safety and environmental health, and engineering technology programs of academic distinction through program development, assessment and continued accreditation.
4. Employ continual improvement as an on-going effort to maintain a regional center of state-of-the-art technologies and facilities for technology and technical management studies.
5. Create an environment that promotes, encourages and guides professional development and scholarship opportunities for faculty.
6. Promote and recognize faculty accomplishments within the department, school, university and community.