School of Engineering

Department of Civil Engineering 

Mission Statement 

The mission of the School of Engineering and Department of Civil Engineering is to provide a personal, hands-on learning education with a focus on career preparation in the field of engineering. In addition to upholding the principles of Abraham Lincoln’s life and pursuing a service to humanity, graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree will attain specific Program Educational Objectives. Within a few years of graduation, graduates will solve complex engineering problems and design solutions fulfilling the user’s and project’s needs while protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Graduates will practice civil engineering utilizing innovative practices within reasonable constraints and in consideration to ethical, legal, and societal concerns. Graduates will engage in lifelong learning to achieve leadership positions in their profession and provide a service to society. Finally, graduates will demonstrate strong communication skills and work effectively on teams to establish goals and meet objectives.