SoIT Strategic Plan: Next Workforce for Intelligent Information Technology Solutions

The School of Information Technology is entering the fourth phase of its strategic planning, shifting from the theme of CREATE to The Next Workforce: Building Intelligent Information Technology Solutions. This updated strategic direction outlines our vision, mission, values, goals, and priorities to guide our cross-functional teams. With a focus on sustainable processes, measurable outcomes, and preparing students for the evolving landscape of intelligent technologies, this phase reflects SoIT’s continued growth, innovation, and commitment to excellence.

Vision Statement

Advance society through the study of solutions and needs that connect people, information, and the technology of the time.

Mission Statement

We empower individuals to become passionate, solution-minded Information Technology professionals by fostering continuous innovation, research, leadership development, interdisciplinary problem solving, and real-world experience.

Common Goals

  • Team - Invest in the SoIT Team
  • Programs - Innovate at speed, scale, and quality
  • Students - Exceed students' expectations
  • Financial Health - Enable resilience and investment

Core Values

At the individual level:

  • Accept Responsibility: by striving to build a learning community committed to these common values and principles.
  • Practice Civility: by extending to those we meet the same respect, cooperation and caring that we expect from others.
  • Embrace Freedom and Openness: by working to create an environment that is safe and affirming, one that nurtures independent thinking and the free and open expression of ideas.

At the team level:

  • Celebrate the Uniqueness of Each Individual: by respecting individual differences and promoting common interests.
  • Seek Integrity: by aspiring to the highest moral and ethical standards.
  • Promote Justice: by working to build a learning environment that offers everyone an equal opportunity to grow, flourish and contribute.

At the SoIT level:

  • Strive for Excellence: by aspiring to achieve our fullest potential in our educational and personal pursuits.
  • Pursue Learning and Scholarship: by building on successes, learning from mistakes and pursuing quality in teaching, research and creative endeavors.

Strategic Plan Documents