Center of Excellence
The Missouri State Plan for Postsecondary Technical Education, drafted in 1996, identified Southeast Missouri State University as one of only three baccalaureate institutions having an essential role in the implementation of the statewide plan. Southeast's Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology programs were recognized in the plan for their reputation of producing quality graduates, having model 2 + 2 articulation with area community colleges, possessing exemplary advanced manufacturing technology labs, and for its ATMAE accreditation. Identification in the plan led to significant new state funding for high-tech equipment for existing programs and for the development of new programs to assist Missouri's manufacturing enterprise. The Missouri Coordinating Board of Higher Education has recognized the Technology Management program at Southeast as a "Center of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing Technology."
