Mission / Vision / Values

SDSU Brookings Campus Weather Related Announcement

The South Dakota State University campus will be closing from 5 p.m. on Friday, March 31 until 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, due to the Blizzard Warning that will go into effect 7 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. on Saturday morning. SDSU will then return to the normal weekend schedule on Saturday morning. Only essential employees as deemed by their supervisors will report to work during the closure hours. On Friday morning, ensure you continue to monitor the weather and work with your supervisor or instructor on your individual travel concerns. For additional closure information please check the Emergency Management website.

Mission

The mission of the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department is to provide a rigorous, practical education for our students oriented toward problem solving; to conduct world-class research with a regional emphasis; and to provide technical assistance to existing and emerging businesses, industry and government.

Vision

The SDSU Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department will lead nationally-recognized, regionally-relevant, student-centered, inclusive, and accessible programs in computer science and electrical engineering to advance the land-grant mission of SDSU.

Guiding Values

In all of our endeavors, we will be guided by commitment to our values in:

Character—honesty, integrity, professionalism, accountability and continuous self improvement
People—their abilities, beliefs and diversity
Academic excellence—learning, understanding and application
Discovery—research, scholarship and creative activities
Engagement with society—service, stewardship and civic responsibility