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Departments, Degree Programs and Courses STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Recognizing that the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, is a land-grant institution with consequent responsibilities in teaching, research and service, and realizing that these are mutually dependent and necessary responsibilities, the College of Engineering adopts and seeks to fulfill the following statement of purpose. Undergraduate Education To offer a high-quality course of instruction involving classroom, laboratory and extracurricular activities that will result in professionals qualified to begin careers in the field of engineering and prepared to assume responsible places of leadership in society. Graduate Education To offer state-of-the-art coursework and research experiences which result in all graduates being capable of independent analysis and design, and all Ph.D. graduates capable of extending the state-of-the-art in their areas of expertise. Continuing Education To provide local, regional, national and international seminars, symposia, short courses and credit courses to engineers and others in the technical community to help them further their formal education and keep abreast of new developments in technology. Technology Development To assist actively and vigorously in the growth and development of the State of Arkansas and the nation by performing research and development of state-of-the-art technology, by updating the existing technology within industrial circles, by providing educational support services and by attracting and creating new industry. External Relations To communicate effectively with the College's various constituencies in order to establish and maintain long-term relationships which lead to increased support for quality programs in teaching, research and service. Internal Relations To involve engineering faculty in active participation in University, College and Department governance and functions.
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