JONSSON SCHOOL MISSION
Engineering is central to the mission of the University of Texas at Dallas
"...to be responsive to the educational and research needs of the nation as exemplified by the technologically sophisticated and managerially intensive economy of the Dallas Metroplex."
Current Jonsson School Mission Statement:
A new mission statement for the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science was prepared in the Spring of 2004.
This new mission endeavors to:
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Deliver a state-of-the art high technology engineering education for Dallas and Collin Counties, the DFW Metroplex, and the State of Texas. This goal is to be achieved by developing highly effective B.S. and M.S. Coursework Degree programs as well as M.S. and Ph.D. Thesis Degree programs. The Jonsson School aspires to impart knowledge in a way that will produce “agile” students with innovative and entrepreneurial skills.
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Create new state-of-the art engineering knowledge through research and technology transfer. The research produced will be the outcome of M.S. and Ph.D. Theses.
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Develop partnerships with government and the private sector to apply new knowledge for economic growth and high tech job creation in order to strengthen existing regional firms, promote the growth of new regional firms, as well as create new high-paying private sector jobs.
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Provide leadership and outreach to nurture tomorrow’s leaders in science, mathematics, and high technology education and business.
A concrete goal of the Jonsson School is to be rated one of the top 50 engineering schools in the country within 5 years. Considerable resources and efforts are being invested to reach this goal. This includes the Jonsson School Research Excellence Initiative (JSRE) through which the state of Texas will invest $300 million in education and research in engineering, science, and computer science during the period 2003-2008.
Previous Jonsson School Mission Statement:
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To play a distinctive and productive role in engineering and computer science, and deliver value to our students and research sponsors, by closing the gap between academic research and industrial practice.
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To achieve excellence by recruiting faculty members who are outstanding in research and who are able and willing to collaborate with others in academia, industry and government, and by maintaining high standards for students and for faculty promotion and tenure.
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Reputation will follow from real accomplishments that result from following a distinctive path based on our unique situation, history and opportunities.
While developing its curriculum, the Jonsson School is particularly aware of the perceived future needs of the industries of North Texas related to information systems and electronics manufacturing. The engineering programs prepare individuals for direct entry at the baccalaureate level into professional practice, but the program emphasizes a strong analytical preparation for continued formal education at the masters and doctoral level. A specific mission of UT Dallas and the Jonsson School is to provide opportunities for persons employed full time in local industry to continue and complete their education at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The Jonsson School also strives to use modern computing and telecommunications technology to enhance the quality of education.
