Message from the Dean

Sandra L. Woods, Dean

As dean of the College of Engineering, I have the pleasure of working with an outstanding group of faculty, staff, and students. I am proud to support partnerships that result in excellent academic programs, cutting-edge research, and meaningful ties to alumni and industry. Together, we are building a college that fosters interdisciplinary collaborations to address complex engineering challenges. In turn, our ideas directly impact society, the environment, and the economy.

 

Our faculty, staff and students are developing innovations that are changing the world.   For example, they improved community disaster preparedness, created renewable and clean energy solutions, and advanced robotics capabilities.

 

Donors to Oregon State’s first comprehensive campaign have fueled our work with more than $160 million in contributions to the College of Engineering. This incredible generosity provides student scholarships and fellowships, new facilities, and program and faculty support.

 

Looking ahead, we will continue to deliver solid, rigorous, and well-rounded academic programs grounded in theory and application. Recruiting excellent faculty will ensure a balance of academic and research excellence, and connecting with our alumni base will provide support for our programs and career opportunities for our students.

Sandra L. Woods
Dean, College of Engineering
Oregon State University

 

 

During this academic year, we are working with our faculty, students, alumni, and industry partners to refine our vision and further develop and implement our strategic plan. To provide input on the following draft vision, please email: strategicplan@engineering.oregonstate.edu.

 

Draft Vision: We educate and develop engineering leaders. We innovate impactful learning experiences; we pioneer boundary-bridging research that addresses global challenges; and we drive economic, social and environmental prosperity. We accomplish this in an authentic collaborative culture that values leadership and a total commitment to diversity-driven excellence.