Strategic Plan
Our Mission
MLSoC’s mission is to be the constant beacon for innovation and excellence for the construction industry, and the educational community, for construction education, research, values-based leadership, and to serve local and global communities through Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).
Our Vision
MLSoC’s vision is to produce tomorrow’s innovative and entrepreneurial leaders, to help define and improve tomorrow’s industry, and to make tomorrow better than today through our service to society, and the world.
Our core values are that we may serve
- ...our students first.
- …students, faculty, and staff by building a family culture within MLSoC.
- …the Industry through engagement and outreach.
- …our constituent's safety, health, and well-being through prevention through design.
- …the future through transdisciplinary discovery and innovation.
Strategic Priorities and Goals
The Myers-Lawson School of Construction's strategic initiatives and activities support the College of Engineering's Strategic Plan. We are focused on pioneering Virginia Tech’s initiatives, such as VT Advantage and Global Distinction, and implementing them on both a school and program level. Our strategic plan focuses on three main tenets.
- Strengthen Our Community: We do this by recruiting and retaining top students to become the future professional workforce and engaging our industry professionals in workforce development.
- Build Infrastructure and Resources to Support Our Vision: We have added multiple facilities on and off the Blacksburg campus and are diversifying revenue streams.
- Align Education and Research for Impact in a Rapidly Changing World: We are focused on providing a holistic education experience for our students through transdisciplinary and transformative research, experiential learning, and unique opportunities for our students, including the nationally recognized Coalition for Smart Construction in Washington, D.C.