Vision, Mission & Goals

VISION

Internationally recognized centers of excellence, fully integrated within institutions of higher learning, that serve as a vital source of leaders who are prepared to meet the nation’s need for safe, efficient and environmentally sound movement of people and goods.

MISSION

To advance U.S. technology and expertise in the many disciplines comprising transportation through the mechanisms of education, research and technology transfer at university-based centers of excellence.

GOALS

1. Education: a multi disciplinary program of course work and experiential learning that reinforces the transportation theme of the Center.

2. Human Resources: an increased number of students, faculty and staff who are attracted to and substantively involved in the undergraduate, graduate and professional programs of the Center.

3. Diversity: students, faculty and staff who reflect the growing diversity of the U.S. workforce and are substantively involved in the undergraduate, graduate and professional programs of the Center.

4. Research Selection: an objective process for selecting and reviewing research that balances multiple objectives of the program.

5. Research Performance: an ongoing program of basic and applied research, the products of which are judged by peers or other experts in the field to advance the body of knowledge in transportation.

6. Technology Transfer: availability of research results to potential users in a form that can be directly implemented, utilized or otherwise applied.