Welcome to the College of Business and Technology or CBAT, as we at ETSU often refer to our College. Our vision is to be “Nationally and Regionally recognized as a preeminent College of Business and Technology in learning, creative activity/scholarship, and engagement.” This is an ambitious vision but we are an ambitious College.VISIONThe vision of the College of Business and Technology is to be nationally recognized as a leader in quality education in the applied sciences, business, and technology in the region.MISSIONThe mission of the College of Business and Technology is to provide quality education and to promote and support economic and technical development in our region. ByProviding our students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to enhance career opportunities and encourage lifelong learning.Advancing knowledge in academic and professional communities through research, creative and scholarly activities.Providing support and leadership to our Departments, our College, our University, our business and civic communities, and our professions.Developing and promoting partnerships with business, industry, government and higher education.GOALSTo provide a high-quality, student-centered educational experience.To recruit, retain and support high quality faculty and staff.To promote and support the region’s economic, technical and professional development.To enhance the role of the CBAT Advisory Board.To develop and promote partnerships with individuals, business, industry, government and higher education.