The purpose of the Consortium for ITS Training and Education (CITE) is to create an integrated advanced transportation training and education program. The program, based on a consortium of universities, is open to anyone pursuing a career in advanced transportation. Instruction offered through CITE may include graduate and undergraduate level courses, as well as skill-based training and technology transfer. In addition to its educational responsibilities, CITE will facilitate networking and communication among universities and other CITE members.

Objectives

Coordinate the creation of new advanced transportation courseware using distance learning. Develop and maintain curricula based on the needs of government and industry. Foster relationships among organizations. Support member efforts to offer comprehensive advanced transportation training and education programs.

Operating Principles

CITE members adopted a Statement of Principles at their November, 1998 meeting. This document states CITE's purpose, mission and objectives. It also outlines what CITE and its members will provide to the partnership. These principles are embodied in a Business Model that was developed to serve as a framework for guiding all of CITE's future activities. The objectives of the Business model are to enable CITE to be financially self-supporting, serve the best interests of all CITE's "stakeholders", allow CITE to expand and change as circumstances dictate and enable CITE to "partner" with other organizations when appropriate.