2030 Strategic Plan: Engineering the Future

Engineering the Future—2030 serves as a clear roadmap to guide the College through the end of the decade. It is anchored by our three core pillars: Learning, Discovery and Community and connected goals. 

LEARNING

We transform how 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 
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DISCOVERY

We 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
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COMMUNITY

 We 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
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CONNECTED GOALS

We 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
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VISION

The USF College of Engineering is °®ÎÛ´«Ã½â€™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

We empower curious learners to lead through ingenuity, excellence, and integrity.

VALUES

We demonstrate our principles and beliefs through the acronym "I2CARE."

  • Ingenuity
  • Integrity
  • Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Respect
  • Excellence