The goal of the James E. Clyburn University Transportation Center is to assist federal, state and local agencies in meeting their goals to develop a highly skilled workforce to meet the future needs in transportation.
A major focus of JECUTC's intermodal research, education, and technology transfer programs is recruitment and training of minorities and women for tomorrow's transportation workforce. The goals of the Center are achieved through:
- A multi-modal mission that addresses passenger and freight transportation with an emphasis on highway and transit programs and facilities.
- A multidisciplinary approach to research, education, and technology transfer activities. Emphasis is placed on the importance of linking the various modes of transportation using advanced technologies and concepts to address future critical transportation needs.
- A diversely trained transportation workforce for the next millennium. This strategy includes building the professional capacity of the transportation workforce, creating general public awareness of transportation benefits, and preparing the next generation of transportation professionals through a multidisciplinary education and training program.
- A multi-modal research component with primary emphasis on developing solutions to a variety of problems including activities related to:
- human performance and behavior;
- transportation system operations and maintenance;
- utilization of advanced technology;
- energy and environment;
- tools for transportation modeling, design, and development;
- an education and training component at the following levels: K-12, Undergraduate, Graduate, and Adult and Continuing Education.
Research
JECUTC supports research by faculty principal investigators that has particular value in the education of student researchers and increasing the numbers of minorities and women entering the transportation profession.
Education
JECUTC assists academic divisions and departments with implementing a multi-disciplinary program of course work and experiential learning. The education program includes an undergraduate minor concentration in transportation, educational materials for grades K-12, training, workshops, and a Master of Science Degree in Transportation.
Student Services
Information, advice and consultation to students who are seeking internship information, employment opportunities, both on and off campus are being provided by the Student Services office.
Technology Transfer
The Technology, Training and Transfer program is designed to provide technical training and information to public agencies and institutions in South Carolina and the nation.