Dr. Emmett I. Davis, Jr., ’50, Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering
Mission
To provide a nationally-recognized, student-centered learning environment for development of principled leaders in the civil, environmental and construction engineering communities through a broad-based, rigorous curriculum, emphasizing theoretical and practical engineering concepts, strong professional values, and a disciplined work ethic.
Core Values
Prioritizing All Students
We believe that education, development, empowerment, and welfare of our students are the primary focus of our efforts and conveys the greatest honor to the students who have committed to our programs. Inclusion and outreach embrace the recruitment and retention of students of all backgrounds and both sexes that represent the diversity of our community, state, nation, and world and emphasizes the unity of engineers working to sustainably support humanity filling the earth and subduing it.
Engaging in a Collaborative Teaching and Learning Environment
We believe a collaborative collegial environment among our faculty, staff, and students sustains advancement in educational excellence, fostering respect between differing perspectives and opinions. Innovation throughout the curriculum and co-curriculum includes encouraging curiosity and establishing connections through our teaching.
Developing Principled Engineering Leaders
We believe the engineering profession requires the highest professional and ethical standards; we have a duty to model, teach, and prepare our students to embrace these standards. Interdisciplinary collaboration across departments, schools, and industries demonstratesand develops principled leadership who create value for our communities.
Improving through Data-Driven Assessment
We believe data-driven inquiry and improvement will lead to sustained advancement in educational excellence. Infrastructure supports growth, both virtually and physically.