Its mission is to inform and educate software producers and software users at the local, state, and national levels about issues vital to the production and application of high-quality software. SQI draws upon the wealth of research and expertise available at UT-Austin in addition to a large pool of outstanding talent from industry and government. SQI is a unit within the College of Engineering at UT-Austin. Organization SQI is guided by an Advisory Group of 28 representatives from industry and government who ensure that SQI activities meet industry needs, including program development and curriculum selection. SQI is a resource recovery program that receives funding from registration fees.
Training is offered through public programs, courses that are taught on site, and conferences.
SQI programs are offered to professionals on a non-credit basis, and topics are selected according to assessments. Proposals are solicited from potential instructors.