WELCOME FROM THE DEAN

Thank you for taking the time to peruse the strategic plan of the School of Engineering, Computing, and Construction Management (SECCM) at Roger Williams University (RWU). “Impact, Innovation, and Inspiration” documents the areas and specific goals on which our school efforts will focus over the calendar years 2023-2027. Our work will continue to be impactful on students and the broader community. We will continue to be innovative in our approach to all aspects of our operations. We will continue to be inspirational to all partners with our educational and scholarly efforts.

Engineering, computer science, and construction management fields contribute greatly to the overall quality of public life. The roles of these fields in doing so will only increase in the future. Thus, we stress the dynamic natures of the fields and ensure that our faculty, staff, and students continue to be prepared for rapidly evolving challenges. This plan documents ways in which SECCM will do so over the next five years.

Beyond a description of SECCM and an overview of the process followed in developing this plan, we highlight here an assertion of our school’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, updated mission and vision statements, and goals that will allow us to achieve our mission and make progress toward realizing our vision. We strive to use language that acknowledges the collective effort and ownership of the SECCM community in achieving these goals while simultaneously recognizing the importance of both internal and external partnerships to make them a reality.

As always, your feedback is welcome. Thank you again for your interest in SECCM.

Robert J. Griffin, Ph.D. Dean of the School of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management