Mission
The mission of the Industrial Design Department is to provide quality education in preparing students for progressive professional positions in the practice of Industrial Design.
The department goals to fulfill the mission are:
- to employ faculty who have appropriate academic training in relevant disciplines; who demonstrate excellence in teaching, are actively involved in professional development and research, as well as service to the college and the community; and who bring real-world experience and knowledge to enhance our educational program;
- to offer a curriculum that continually develops the skills, knowledge, and dispositions that allow success in the practice of Industrial Design, while incorporating the most current technologies used in the field;
- to develop new strategies and innovative approaches to delivering instruction, emphasizing practical experience and progressive thinking, that prepare students for entry-level positions in Industrial Design,
- to encourage students to become lifelong learners inspired by diverse disciplines and cultures, and prepare them for graduate study and life in a multicultural, global society.