The Industrial, Systems, and Manufacturing Engineering department at Wichita
State University is committed to experience-based instruction and research in design,
analysis and operation of manufacturing and other integrated systems of people, material,
equipment and money. Simply put, our graduates make the world a better place by improving
the way things work.
Our Mission, Vision and Values
Mission
The mission of the Industrial Systems and Manufacturing Egnineering department is
to prepare students to be life-long learners and global citizens with successful careers
in design, research, improvement, and management of systems in manufacturing and service
organizations.
Vision
- Be nationally recognized as a leader in industrial and manufacturing engineering education
and research.
- Have our programs be the program of choice for both undergraduate and graduate students
regionally, nationally and internationally t hrough:
- A curriculum and educational experience designed and continuously improved through
involvement and contribution of students, faculty, administrators, staff and industry.
- A well-focused research program funded at the local, regional and national level.
- A demonstrated competence and expertise in addressing the needs of industry and community.
- With the goal of:
- Improving the quality of life through the effective application of relevant technologies.
- Bringing recognition to the department, college and university.
- Realizing the potential of our students and faculty.
- Having graduates who are actively recruited nationally by employers and graduate programs.
Guiding Values
Respect
We foster the development of all stakeholders in this enterprise to their full potential
while recognizing the individual differences among them.
Competence
We continuously monitor and improve our performance as educators, engineers, researchers,
and as members of a collaborative enterprise.
Cooperation
We provide an organization and climate that facilitates and recognizes the amplifying
effect of a shared purpose and mutual support.
Trust
We are confident that each of us will act in a manner that benefits others in the
enterprise.
Recognition
We freely acknowledge the value of individual and group contributions toward the achievement
of mutual goals.
Responsibility
We fully accept as individuals and as a group the results of our activities and seek
to remedy any harm produced.
Initiative
We take action whenever we become aware of an opportunity to accomplish our shared
objectives.