EIU Lumpkin College of Business and Technology

Purpose Statement

We engage and inspire leaders to improve the world around them.

Vision 

Lumpkin College - an inclusive environment, where students immediately begin their careers through an intensive educational experience that develops an extraordinary skill set and network, translating into a lifetime of professional success.

Mission

Lumpkin College provides an environment where interactions among students, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry & community leaders, are intentional and comprehensive by;

• Promoting active, integrated, and project-based learning

• Incorporating professionals as guest speakers and student mentors

• Integrating recognized industry certifications into academic programs

• Developing versatile, professionally prepared students outside the traditional classroom environment

• Pursuing innovative programming

• Engaging in collaborative research within Lumpkin College and with external partners

• Leading within the community, and in academic and industry associations

• Investing in continuous development of students, faculty and staff