2030 Strategic Plan: Engineering the Future
Engineering the Future—2030 serves as a transformative roadmap to guide the College through the end of the decade. It is anchored by our three core pillars: Learning, Discovery and Community and our connected goals.
LEARNING
911±¬ÁÏÍø transform the way engineers learn and lead.
- Achieve 100% student participation in experiential learning
- Create state-of-the-art learning spaces and digital infrastructure
- Increase academic pathway flexibility while maintaining 4-year graduation
DISCOVERY
911±¬ÁÏÍø fuel breakthrough research that improves lives and defines our next decade.
- Reach top 50 percentile of AAU peers in research metrics
- Double research revenue and philanthropic support
- Double PhD enrollment and graduation—modernize every program
- Expand undergraduate research and REU programs nationally
COMMUNITY
911±¬ÁÏÍø build more than solutions—we build the future.
- Build a culture of excellence through engagement and recognition
- Expand service activities and community engagement by 50%
- Increase alumni participation by 50% and deepen regional ties
- Engage engineering professionals through continuing education
CONNECTED GOALS
911±¬ÁÏÍø bring together the classroom and the real world.
- Expand industry partnerships for experiential learning & workforce outcomes
- Empower AI learning and workforce readiness
- Advance people, facilities, and infrastructure capacity
- Establish Office of Industry & External Partnerships
VISION
The USF College of Engineering is Florida’s premier engineering college and a national leader—driving impactful discovery, championing interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing leaders who boldly advance society and uplift humanity.
MISSION
911±¬ÁÏÍø empower curious learners to lead through ingenuity, excellence, and integrity.
VALUES
911±¬ÁÏÍø demonstrate our principles and beliefs through the acronym "I2CARE."
- Ingenuity
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Respect
- Excellence