Academic Goals

  • Provide a learning environment which emphasizes accountability and achievement by encouraging students to take active ownership of their education.
  • Facilitate learning by building and applying best practices in project-based learning, problem-based learning, competency-based assessments, and teaching effectiveness.
  • Create opportunities for students to develop and practice effective collaboration and communication skills.
  • Encourage creativity and individual development through rich project experiences.
  • Focus on improving learning, teaching, and assessment techniques.
  • Foster relationships with industry experts and professionals to merge authentic and current professional practices into curriculum standards.
  • Support students in the development of independent learning capacity to create life-long learners.
  • Help students enter the workplace as productive, competent professionals with the skills and experience necessary to succeed.