Our Blueprint for Student Success
The Engineering Student Success Center is a team of staff in the College of Engineering who work passionately and tirelessly to support our students. We do this through a variety of programs, initiatives, activities, and one-on-one engagement with students. The center was created in 2012 through a grant from the State of Kansas. In 2021, the center began an extensive strategic planning process to create a plan for elevating student success in the coming years.
The planning process began with envisioning the future. We created a bold vision that articulates what we aspire to become. We defined our mission—the shared purpose of our work. We also developed a set of core values to communicate what we believe in and care about. With our new vision, mission, and values as our guidepost, we engaged our staff, as well as students and faculty, in a series of brainstorming and planning sessions to identify our key priorities over the next three years. The result of our seven-month planning process is this strategic plan.
Below is our 2022-2025 Blueprint for Student Success. This plan builds upon the well-establish programs and resources offered through the center and articulates new areas of growth in how we support students and prepare them for success within and beyond the College of Engineering. The plan is built around four strategic focus areas that align with our vision, mission, and core values. Focus areas are the strategic initiatives around which we organize our work and allocate our resources. Each focus area has 1-2 objectives, which are tied to the university's goals as outlined in the university's strategic plan and strategic enrollment management plan.
Vision, Mission & Core Values
We are a national model for student success in which engineering and computing students are empowered to take ownership of their educational experience and achieve academic and career excellence.
Mission
We provide an unmatched college experience by fostering a welcoming community for current and future students to build confidence and create meaningful connections; to develop academic, personal, and professional skills; and to receive the resources and support needed to be successful in achieving their educational goals.
Core Values
We develop authentic relationships with students and provide a supportive environment for them to thrive. We support students individually and holistically, and we enhance the student experience through meaningful engagement with our programs and staff.
We cultivate relationships with university, community, and industry stakeholders to enhance opportunities for our students. We build networks of collaborations and partnerships to meet our students’ needs.
We are committed to excellence and high standards for serving students. We take pride in our work and exceed expectations in providing quality educational opportunities and helpful service.
We provide a welcoming environment for students of all backgrounds and identities and embrace them for who they are.
Outreach & Recruitment
Cultivate robust partnerships with USD 259 and Wichita area school districts to engage
more students in STEM.
Increase the undergraduate applicant pool and percent of admits who matriculate to
the College of Engineering.
Student Engagement & Support
Increase the number of students engaging with ESSC programs, staff, and activities.
Connect all students served by the ESSC with the resources they need to be supported
and successful.
Belonging
Foster a welcoming environment for students of all backgrounds and identities.
Create networks and resource systems for all students to have positive experiences
through the ESSC.
Career & Professional Development
Coordinate activities and experiences for College of Engineering students to build
the critical competencies necessary for career and life success.