Dr. Emmett I. Davis, Jr., ’50, Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering
Mission
To provide aÌýnationally-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.Ìý
Core Values
Prioritizing All ÌÇÐÄVLOGs
We believe that education, development, empowerment, and welfare of our students are the primary focus of our efforts and conveys the greatestÌýhonorÌýto the students who have committed to our programs.ÌýInclusion and outreach embrace the recruitment and retention of students of all backgrounds and both sexes thatÌýrepresentÌýthe 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.Ìý
Engaging in a Collaborative Teaching and Learning Environment
WeÌýbelieveÌýa collaborative collegial environment among our faculty, staff, and students sustains advancement in educational excellence, fosteringÌýrespectÌýbetween differing perspectives and opinions.ÌýInnovation throughout the curriculum and co-curriculum includes encouraging curiosity andÌýestablishingÌýconnections through our teaching.Ìý
Developing Principled Engineering Leaders
We believe the engineering profession requires the highest professional and ethical standards; we have aÌýdutyÌýto model,Ìýteach,Ìýand prepare our students to embrace these standards.ÌýInterdisciplinary collaboration across departments, schools, and industriesÌýdemonstratesand develops principled leadership who create value for our communities.Ìý
Improving through Data-Driven Assessment
We believe data-driven inquiry and improvement will lead to sustained advancement in educational excellence.ÌýInfrastructureÌýsupports growth, both virtually and physically.Ìý