The Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering Strategic Plan
Making a difference in the lives of our students, serving the community, and contributing to the public good through relevant research.
Strategic Goals
Sustaining and enhancing BCOE’s reputation for excellence in research and education
Meeting growing needs of engineering research and educational programs
Producing graduates who become tomorrow’s leaders
Developing and expanding the operational infrastructure required to support the strategic growth of the College
Strategic Goal I
Build financial stability, resiliency, and sustainability
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Increase Revenue Opportunities
INITIATIVE PROGRESS Grow nonresident enrollment Increase MS enrollment Receive dedicated percentage of nonresident
tuition funding for International AffairsIncrease number of staff positions Implement fees for processing postgraduation
employment applicationsOutreach to international alumni and parents
Strategic Goal II
Invest in the success of the people who teach, do research, work, learn, and live at UCR
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Grow Federal and Non-Federal Research Funding
INITIATIVE PROGRESS Support development of center-level proposals Support training grant proposals -
Improve Undergraduate Student Success and Experience
INITIATIVE PROGRESS Formalize undergraduate research and internship opportunities Introduce new courses that utilize the new makerspace(s) -
Improve Graduate Student Success and Experience
INITIATIVE PROGRESS Expand the M.S. and Ph.D. applicant pool and become more selective while growing
Strategic Goal III
Expand the visibility and scope of influence of UCR locally, nationally, and globally
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Strengthen AAU membership candidacy
INITIATIVE PROGRESS Strengthen BCOE’s research leadership presence Participate in campus-driven, interdisciplinary-based national centers