About the department
The department’s success has been built on meeting the needs of learners, employers and society.
Mission
Our mission is to provide a learning environment of value to students, and of benefit to industry, the academic community and society as a whole. We are committed to focusing individual attention and resources to achieve the highest standard of excellence in undergraduate education for architectural engineers and constructors. We strive to prepare our students for successful life-long careers and to provide leadership in the industry with our educational programs. We promote excellence in faculty and student performance related to instruction, research, and service.
Department naming
Jim and Laura Johnson invested in naming the GE Johnson Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science, in honor of Jim’s father, Gil E. Johnson. Gil Johnson founded Colorado Springs-based GE Johnson Construction, a general contracting firm, in 1967.