Opening its doors in 1999, the College of Information Sciences and Technology is a vibrant home to thousands of students, alumni, faculty, staff, and collaborators. Existing at the intersection of information, technology, and society, we drive collaborative research discovery, provide residential and online instruction, and strive to address the most complex and impactful societal challenges of the Information Age.
Mission
The College of Information Sciences and Technology fosters an inclusive and diverse community engaged in innovative interdisciplinary education, research, and service to prepare leading professionals and scholars who leverage technology and critical thinking skills to solve the complex challenges of an information society.
Vision
The College of Information Sciences and Technology will be on the leading edge in advancing inclusive, ethical, and value-based discovery at the intersection of people, information, and technology while creatively addressing challenges to produce innovative solutions for a sustainable environment.
Strategic Plan
The College of Information Sciences and Technology’s 2026-2030 Strategic Plan was developed with guidance from key college leaders and the Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research. Feedback from faculty, staff, and students was solicited and integrated throughout the planning process.
The plan outlines our mission, vision, and values, and establishes are strategic priorities in six key areas. Through the integration and evaluation of the plan, the college will be positioned to further develop students, professionals, and researchers who can address the most pressing challenges that exist at the intersection of information, technology, and society.
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Goal 1: Build artificial intelligence (AI) and experiential learning into the college’s academic programs to anticipate job market opportunities of tomorrow.
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Goal 2: Grow recognition of IST academic and research programs to ensure a robust college of the future that solves the challenges of social and technological change.
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Goal 3: Increase the impact of our college’s teaching, research, and outreach activities on the residents of Pennsylvania with the goal of improving lives in the commonwealth.
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Goal 4: Increase interdisciplinarity in teaching, research, outreach, and service with the goal of strengthening our college’s students, faculty, staff, projects, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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Goal 5: Foster student success through a comprehensive commitment to belongingness, innovative technologies, and supportive educational experiences.
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Goal 6: Empower, develop, and grow IST staff and faculty to support the college’s future and leadership in AI.