Mission Statement, Program Outcomes, and Program Goals

Program Mission Statement:

    The Industrial Technology program at The University of Texas at Tyler provides 
its students with a comprehensive educational experience comprised of a vast array of 
technical skills and business knowledge deemed necessary for successful professional 
careers. Our high quality, accredited program offers courses online and face-to-face, 
thereby enabling students the flexibility to earn a degree that fits their schedule. 
Students from the program will learn from faculty scholars who have nationally 
recognized expertise in various technologies and engage in research and creative 
activity.

General Program Outcomes:

1. Instill confidence with computer software, database, and internet search skills,
2. Cultivate effective oral and written communication skills
3. Promote team-based skills including leadership and conflict resolution abilities,
4. Stimulate critical thinking,
5. Encourage ethics in decision making and behavior,
6. Foster personal accountability for achievement,
7. Provide competence in basic technology skills and principles.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Industrial Technology students at the time of graduation are expected to be able to:
   1. identify the proper materials and manufacturing processes used to fabricate a 
      specific part;
   2. understand and use technical software, data sources, and automation such as 
      CAD, CAM, CNC, PLC’s, and robotics;
   3. demonstrate a thorough knowledge of current management and supervisory 
      practices;
   4. prepare well-organized and mechanically correct documents in order to plan 
      production;
   5. apply and follow recommended safety standards, and;
   6. understand facility layout and the management of supply chains.

Program Goals:

    The Industrial Technology program goals have been developed to be supportive 
of the goals and objectives of the University-wide mission statement and the goals and 
objectives of the College. Both the University and College mission statements changed 
in 2009 and again in 2018 to align them with changes in the community, SACSCOC 
reaffirmation standards, and the vision of new administrative personnel trying to improve 
the University and College. The University faculty, staff, and other support personnel 
were queried by the University administration to developed goals that were deemed 
most appropriate to the mission of the University. Departmental long and short-range 
objectives were developed to implement the mission and goals of the University and 
College. 
Because the mission and goal statements of the University span several years, the 
program’s goals were broken down into long range and short range goals. The long 
range goals are derived from those of the University and College and the short range 
goals break the long range goals down into one or two year deliverables that can be 
assessed, reevaluated, and revised accordingly. In this way, a feedback loop can be 
implemented to continuously improve the program.

(lro) = Long Range Outcomes (sro) = Short Range Outcomes

The Industrial Technology program goals are aligned with the relevant goals outlined by 
the university and college. The University listed six main goals in order to carry out its 
vision and mission. The program’s goals are aligned with five of the six goals because 
the University’s Goal 4 deals with arts and culture, specifically listing improvements in 
the fine arts centers around campus. The current program goals are listed as follows:

University Goal One: TEACHING AND LEARNING

UT Tyler will enhance student success, becoming nationally known for academic 
excellence in undergraduate and graduate programs.
   - The program will be known to have the same reputation for quality as the best 
     programs in the country (lro).
           - The program will maintain ATMAE accreditation (sro).
           - The program will continue to produce graduates that can pass national 
             certification exams (sro).
           - The program will have state-of-the-art laboratories (sro).

University Goal Two: RESEARCH

UT Tyler promotes excellence in scholarship, research, creative endeavor, and 
innovation. 
   - The program will consist of faculty with excellent scholarly and research records 
     (lro).
           - The program will consist of faculty who publish as required by the Soules 
             College of Business Tenure and Promotion Policy (sro).
           - The program will have at least one research proposal submitted over a 
             three year period (sro).
           - The program will consist of faculty who present at the national level 
             annually (sro).
           - The program will consist of faculty who are known for innovative 
             endeavors (sro).

University Goal Three: SERVICE

Serve the community of East Texas and beyond.
   - The program will provide opportunities for students and faculty to build long 
      term relations with the community of East Texas and beyond (lro).
           - The program will maintain and expand its Advisory Board to provide input 
             to the program so it can produce graduates that are adequately prepared 
             for the workforce in the surrounding areas and beyond (sro).
           - The program will provide internship opportunities for majors in order to 
             better prepare them for real life careers (sro).
          - The program will provide opportunities for students to participate in 
             volunteer projects to help the community of East Texas and beyond (sro).

University Goal Four: ARTS AND CULTURE

Promote the Arts and Culture on Campus and in the Community.
   - N/A

University Goal Five: CAMPUS LIFE

Enhance Quality of Campus Life.
   - The program will provide opportunities for students to build long term relations, 
     and camaraderie with peers and faculty to enhance their college experience 
    (lro).
          - The program will create and/or offer a variety of student organizations 
            and honor societies for students to participate in (sro). 
          - The program will provide opportunities for students to partake in external 
            field trips to various local, regional, and national events related to the 
            discipline (sro).

University Goal Six: STEWARDSHIP

Maintain outstanding stewardship of university resources. Seek Opportunities to be 
Entrepreneurial - Encourage and optimize research collaborations between faculty and 
community business leaders that will result in development of profit centers.
   - The faculty of the program will develop a College wide center, institute, or 
     collaboration with companies of the region to assist them with their training 
     needs (lro).
          - The faculty will provide training sessions to companies throughout the 
            year that will generate revenue for the college and the university (sro).