The plan presented here draws heavily upon four works that were found to be particularly relevant. Academic programs should find these works to be particularly helpful when developing their own plans of improvement and assessment. The various elements of this plan are discussed in the following sections. Vision, Mission, and Goals Vision statements describe what an organization aspires to be. Mission statements define what the organization does, whom it serves, and the quality expected.
Goals define broad performance priorities.
Any reasonable plan of improvement and assessment must be consistent with institutional missions and goals. For the purposes of this plan, the University mission statement is a given. Currently under revision, this statement is expected to remain broad and generic in nature. There should be no conflict with College plans. The ABET 2000 Taskforce has developed proposed vision and mission statements and a set of goals for the College.