Mission:
The Agricultural Engineering Department enhances the production and profitability of agricultural and biological products and the conservation and management of natural resources through teaching, research, and outreach.
Vision:
The Agricultural Engineering Department will be recognized nationally and internationally as a program of excellence in the application of engineering and biology to agricultural production and processing, natural resources management, and rural development.
Values:
Excellence – We seek excellence in all our endeavors, and we are committed to continuous improvement.
Service – We believe that serving others is a noble and worthy endeavor.
Relevance – We are committed to meaningful endeavors that make a difference in people’s lives.
Professionalism – We are dedicated to the practice of our profession for the advancement and betterment of human welfare.
Integrity – We are committed to the principles of truth and honesty, and we will be equitable, ethical, and professional.
Stewardship of Resources – We are dedicated to the efficient and effective use of resources. We accept the responsibility of the public's trust and are accountable for our actions.
Teamwork – We appreciate the contributions of colleagues and the synergy that results from working together across disciplines, colleges, and institutions.
Diversity – We respect others and value diversity of opinion, freedom of expression, and other ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Intellectual Freedom – We believe in ethical and scholarly questioning in an environment that respects the rights of all too freely pursue knowledge.
Objectives:
1: Provide an undergraduate engineering program that is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, well subscribed, and characterized by an appropriate balance of theory and application.
2: Provide a graduate engineering program that is academically sound and highly synergistic with the department's research program.
3: Foster student development through career preparation, enrichment and leadership opportunities, and financial support.
4: Provide high-quality courses to meet the needs of students in degree programs external to Bios stems and Agricultural Engineering.
5: Provide continuing education and life-long learning opportunities for the engineering community
6: Assist small manufacturers by providing strategic engineering assistance to optimize existing operations and develop and introduce new products.
7: Provide education and training to address environmental and natural resource management issues for agricultural producers and business operators.