The College of Engineering is dedicated to providing outstanding educational

opportunities in engineering to a predominantly undergraduate student body of

talented men and women. In accord with the University's Mission Statement, the
College nurtures the intellectual, professional, and personal development of its
students. The College strives to prepare them for entry into the engineering
profession, related fields and graduate programs, and for continuing development
as highly competent professionals and responsible members of society.

A Bucknell engineering education is distinguished by frequent interaction between students and

faculty, a strong laboratory component in the curricula, and an emphasis on learning within a
liberal arts university environment. The faculty are dedicated to teaching excellence and are
actively engaged in scholarship in support of our educational mission, the discipline, or the
profession.
Career Goals
Looking toward a world that increasingly demands professional flexibility and versatility,
Bucknell nurtures student growth through close association with faculty who are accomplished
teachers and distinguished scholars and through programs designed to anticipate the conditions
of the workplace:

a common first-year learning experience that allows you to make informed decisions
regarding your choice of major within engineering (See Exploring Engineering)

use of innovative pedagogy that recognizes students' particular learning styles and helps
you fully develop your intellectual and technical skills

an optional five-year program leading to bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering

full and innovative integration of information technology into the curriculum

the College of Engineering ECLIPSE Program, linking students and alumni in a wide
range of programs and activities

an alumni/student mentoring program

spirited competition with other engineering schools in projects such as floating a concrete
canoe, building a better all-terrain vehicle, designing and constructing a steel bridge, and
solving computer programming problems

Personal Achievement
Drawing upon the resources of a liberal arts university, Bucknell prepares students to achieve
personal goals by promoting overall intellectual growth and development through these
offerings:

an optional five-year program in liberal arts and engineering, resulting in a combined

bachelor of arts and bachelor of science in engineering degree

an optimal five-year program resulting in a combined bachelor of science in engineering

and a bachelor of management degree

a full range of activities designed to cultivate skills and develop leadership, including
hundreds of clubs and organizations, student government, and intramural and varsity
athletic teams

overseas study opportunites that allow you to develop and maintain an awareness of the
international dimensions of your engineering education

Bucknell graduates enter the job market with a breadth of preparation and outlook that makes
them leaders in their field. This same preparation will allow you to develop a sense of ethics and
professionalism, become a critical thinker and a lifelong learner--traits that will serve you well in
the pursuit of your personal goals.

Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Tennessee College of Engineering is:

To provide high quality education in the major engineering disciplines from the
undergraduate through doctoral levels through a creative balance of academic,
professional, and extracurricular programs;

To foster and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships with our alumni, friends,
industry, and local, state, and federal governments through public services assistance and
collaborative research; and

To be a major contributor to our nation's technology base through scholarship and

research.

Vision Statement
The College of Engineering is resolved to become one of the country's top twenty-five public
engineering educational institutions. To bring this vision to reality, our college is committed to
these five charges:
1. Attaining national and international recognition among peer institutions for excellence in
both research and teaching.
2. Assembling a dynamic body of faculty who exemplify excellence and innovation in the
pursuit and delivery of knowledge and will perpetuate the highest standards of
engineering education for future generations.

3. Graduating students who are well educated in technical knowledge, with solid
communication and teamwork skills, who can compete successfully in the global
business world and contribute significantly to the national base of engineering education
and technology.
4. Investing strategically in the college's most important resources students, faculty and
programs through the vigorous acquisition of private gifts from individuals,
corporations, and foundations.
5. Partnering with academic, industrial and government entities that share and enhance the
mission of the College of Engineering, so that our educational and collaborative efforts
result in the maximum, positive, economic impact locally, regionally, nationally, and
globally.