Strategic Plan Progress Report
The creation of this Strategic Plan was a collaborative effort that included voices from more than 140 individuals from across the College community, including faculty, staff, administrators, undergraduate and graduate students, and alumni. Discussions facilitated over the course of 12 months helped to inform the direction of the plan, with key themes emerging surrounding growth, inclusion, equitability and sustainability—notably, that every Villanova Engineer will be a Sustainable Engineer. Throughout the process, the College remained guided by Villanova’s Augustinian Catholic values of Veritas, Unitas and Caritas, as well as by the goals and ideals identified in the University’s Rooted. Restless. Strategic Plan.
WHAT WE'VE ACHIEVED
Highlights of the College of Engineering’s Progress to Date
Updated June 2026
- Launched a comprehensive Biomedical Engineering program, encompassing B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. tracks.
- Established three new M.S. programs in Biomedical, Sports and Performance, and Aerospace Engineering.
- Mapped college-wide sustainability curricula and trained faculty on sustainable engineering integration.
- Developed faculty and graduate workshops in innovation and entrepreneurship, driving an increase in patent disclosures.
- Implemented strategic communication plans to elevate the visibility of faculty and student achievements.
WHAT'S NEXT
Highlights of the College of Engineering’s Current Priorities for Investment
Updated June 2026
- Leverage new resources to increase graduate enrollment.
- Establish industry partnerships to create new research opportunities.
- Create faculty/staff mentoring program to improve belonging and sense of culture.
- Formalize targeted priorities for growing a college focus on engineering education research.
- Complete processes for effective functioning of research infrastructure.