Since January, 2000, the Engineering & Technology Department at University of Wisconsin-Stout has developed a strategic plan to assist in improving their instructional delivery in support of technology based programs.

Strategic Plan: Vision Statement

Excellence in innovative, laboratory based technology and engineering programs that is recognized by national and international industry.

Strategic Plan: Key Success Indicators

The following measures of success will be utilized:

Student Success:

  • Alumni surveys (one and three years), 5 years ?
  • Employer surveys (three years)
  • Exit interviews (at graduation)
  • Placement Web based follow-up surveys ??
  • Certifications

Faculty Performance:

  • Accreditation process
  • Retention/promotion (personnel)
  • Post tenure reviews

Industrial Relations:

  • $ donations (growth chart)
  • Advisory committee (feedback) (cross section of industry) (active)
  • High placement rate
  • Employer satisfaction
  • Increase # of equipment consignments (packaging)
  • Cooperative course content (applied projects, speakers, course evaluations)
  • Industry survey

Accreditation:

  • Curriculum feedback
  • ABET
  • PRC (Internal Review)
  • UW System Joint Review (five year for new programs)

Maintain Department SCH Target:

  • Strategies to accomplish above

Strategic Plan: Values and Beliefs

We Value:

  • Industry involvement
  • Applied research that supports/enhances instruction
  • Continuous professional development and lifelong learning
  • Sharing of expertise
  • Involvement in university activities (governance, leadership, etc.)
  • Outreach/training that supports the technical needs of society
  • Participation in professional organizations
  • Excellence in teaching
  • Enhancement of theoretical instruction through extensive laboratory experiences
  • Access to leading edge technology and labs
  • Graduates that possess a foundation in math, science, technology and communication
  • The application of the analytical approach to problem solving
  • Ethical decision making which includes:
    • Safety
    • Environment
    • Human/Interpersonal
    • Academic
    • Integrity
  • Commitment to students:
    • Advising/Mentoring
    • Role Modeling
  • Teamwork
  • Honesty and openness
  • Professionalism