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Program GoalsProgram GoalsProgram Goals Provide management and supervisory

personnel for the construction industry.

Provide the student with a balanced program in different disciplines of construction including architecture, engineering, methods of construction, and project management.

Learning OutcomesLearning OutcomesLearning Outcomes (Revised Fall 2015)(Revised Fall 2015)(Revised Fall 2015) Beginning in fall 2015, the CM Program changed the learning outcomes to correspond to the new American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) outcomes. They are: 1. Create written communications

appropriate to the construction discipline. 2. Create oral presentations appropriate to

the construction discipline. 3. Create a construction project safety plan. 4. Create construction project cost

estimates. 5. Create construction project schedules. 6. Analyze professional decisions based on

ethical principles. 7. Analyze construction documents for

planning and management of construction processes.

8. Analyze methods, materials, and equipment used to construct projects.

9. Apply construction management skills as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team.

10. Apply electronic-based technology to manage the construction process.

11. Apply basic surveying techniques for construction layout and control.

12. Understand different methods for project delivery and the roles and responsibilities of all constituencies involved in the design and construction process.

13. Understand construction risk management.

14. Understand construction accounting and cost control.

15. Understand construction quality assurance and control.

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16. Understand construction project control processes.

17. Understand the legal implications of contract, common, and regulatory law to manage a construction project.

18. Understand the basic principles of sustainable construction.

19. Understand the basic principles of structural behavior.

20. Understand the basic principles of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.

Learning Outcomes (Prior to Fall 2015)Learning Outcomes (Prior to Fall 2015)Learning Outcomes (Prior to Fall 2015)

The student will communicate effectively.

The student will be aware of important ethical issues in the construction industry.

The student will know basic scientific theory and analytic procedures.

The student will have mathematical skills.

The student will be familiar with basic business and management concepts.

The student will be familiar with design theory.

The student will be familiar with the analysis and design of building systems.

The student will be familiar with construction materials and methods.

The student will be familiar with construction graphics.

The student will have basic surveying skills.

The student will be familiar with estimating procedures.

The student will be familiar with planning and scheduling.

The student will be familiar with construction accounting and finance.

The student will know some of the basics of construction law.

The student will be familiar with basic safety requirements.

The student will be familiar with the basic procedures of project management.


SOME COMPANIES SOME COMPANIES SOME COMPANIES

THAT HIRE OUR THAT HIRE OUR THAT HIRE OUR

STUDENTSSTUDENTSSTUDENTS

American Structurepoint

ARA Construction

Atlas Excavating

Bowen Engineering

Broeren-Russo Construction

Cambridge Companies

CDI, Inc.

C.H. Garmong & Sons

Crossland Construction

Duke Realty

Earl Rodgers & Associates

Freitag-Weinhardt

Gilbane Building Company

Granite Construction

Hannig Construction

Henkels & McCoy

Hensel Phelps

Hyatt Hotels

Konover Construction

Marathon Petroleum

Mathias Corp.

McCarthy Building Co.

Parsons Corp.

Rieth-Riley

Shiel Sexton

Shook Construction

Signature Construction

Thompson Thrift

Turner Construction

Weddle Brothers

White Construction

Whiting-Turner

F.A. Wilhelm

Student AchievementStudent AchievementStudent Achievement Academic year 2015-2016

Welcome Week: Six students assisted with Welcome Week activities on August 17.

Six students helped freshmen move into Sycamore Towers on August 15.

Seven students helped repair a swing set at the 14th and Chestnut Community Center on December 10.

The following students competed in the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 3 Design-Build Competition sponsored by McCarthy Construction:

Christopher Clements

Jeremy Crocker

Cory King

Stuart Leopold

Adam Metallic

Mariah Wright

Students from the Construction Program and the Interior Design Program constructed the Built Environment float for the Homecoming parade.

The Construction Club made corn-hole boards to raise money.

Two teams participated in intramural sports (soccer and flag football).

Sigma Lambda Chi hosted the Annual Built Environment Golf Outing on April 16. Sponsorships included an Event Sponsor, a Corporate Sponsor, two beverage cart sponsors, and hole sponsors. The event included two flights of players, lunch, and door prizes. Profits are used in part to provide two annual student scholarships.

Mariah Wright, Jeremy Crocker, and Patrick Rigsby attended the HBA meeting on January 27.

Fifteen students attended SAWs (Servants at Work) survey training on February 4 and drawing training on February 8. SAWs builds handicapped ramps for the needy.

The Construction Club sponsored a resume/cover letter/scholarship training on February 18.

Michael Johnson and Mariah Wright met with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Terre Haute on January 28 to plan for a workshop in March.

Fifteen students attended the SAWs survey training on February 4. Seven students attended the SAWs training on February 8. SAWs is a charitable organization that builds handicapped ramps for the elderly.

The Construction Club sponsored a resume/

scholarship/cover letter workshop on February 18.

Eight students volunteered for Habitat for Humanity on February 20.

Eight students volunteered to work for Habitat for Humanity on February 20.

The Construction Club hosted an information session by Lithko Concrete on February 29.

Mariah Wright and Michael Johnson organized a workshop for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Terre Haute on April 7. Bryan Swan, Christian Hood, and Joe Lemley assisted the girls to make hand-made gumball machines.

Mariah Wright was the student speaker at commencement on May 7.

Academic year 2014-2015

The following students competed in the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 3 Design-Build Competition sponsored by McCarthy Construction and won second place against a very competitive field.:

Schuyler Hand

Clinton McKee

Ben Schitter

Andrew Smith

Stuart Leopold

Ashley McCauley The following students competed in the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 3 Pre-Construction Competition sponsored by Pepper Construction:

Andrew Rettig

Christian Hood

Mariah Wright

Chris Clements

Austin Faulkenburg

Blake Green Students in the Construction Club and Sigma Lambda Chi renovated a porch in the 14th and Chestnut Food Pantry on December 4. The pantry needed to be enclosed and insulated to meet City regulations. Prof. William Baker supervised and coordinated the project. WTHI TV aired a segment of the nightly news documenting the project. Sigma Lambda Chi hosted the Annual Built Environment Golf Outing on April 18. Sponsorships included an Event Sponsor, a Corporate Sponsor, two beverage cart sponsors, and hole sponsors. The event

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included two flights of players, lunch, and door prizes. Members of the Construction Club built a yard swing for Melissa Froderman, the College advisor for construction students. This was in appreciation for all she has done helping students with course scheduling and registration. Members of the Construction Club made corn-hole boards and sold them to raise funds for the Club. Members of the Construction Club helped Grace Tabernacle with repairs and renovations. This included design, estimating, scheduling, and construction.


Rochelle Skaggs coordinated the LinkedIn site for the Advisory Board. The following students competed in the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 3 Design-Build Competition sponsored by McCarthy Construction:

Shawn White

Michelle Sanders

Ashley Phillips

Andrew Smith

Charles (Rusty) Davis

Ray Secrest The following students competed in the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 3 Pre-Construction Competition sponsored by Pepper Construction:

Zach Thornton

Nick Neidermeier

Travis Smith

Ben Schitter

Jonathan Lopez

Austin Faulkenburg Nick Neidermeier interned with Evan and Ryan Electrical/General Contractors in summer 2013. He was responsible for much of the renovation of the offices of the Built Environment at ISU. His supervisor, Jeff Strode, said, “Nick is very conscientious, knowledgeable, and experienced in light commercial renovation jobs.” Communications and Marketing at ISU published a story about Nick on September 3, 2013.

Sigma Lambda Chi hosted the Advisory Board meeting and the Annual Built Environment Golf Outing on April 26. Colby Boyer and Andrew Smith coordinated the events. Students from the Interior Architectural Design (IDEA) and Construction Management (CM) programs collaborated on the design and construction of the new Tech Café cart, which is currently being used in the atrium of the Myer’s Tech building. Stephanie Kreps of IDEA designed the cart; Andrew Smith, Stewart Leopold, Jeremy Crocker, and Nick Neidermeier constructed it. Students from the Interior Architectural Design (IDEA) and Construction Management (CM) programs collaborated on the design and construction of backyard playhouses that were auctioned as a fundraiser. IDEA students designed the playhouses; the best designs were selected in a competition judged by all Technology faculty. Students in CNST 304 and CNST 314 helped plan and estimate costs. The following construction students helped build them: Nick Neidermeier, Andrew Smith, William Neal, Brandon Martin, Rochelle Skaggs, and Jake Boose. Colby Boyer received the Sycamore Leadership Award. Andrew Smith was on a student team that competed in the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) Challenge on March 7. The nine-member team from FIN 346 captured the winner’s shovel and trophy award. They beat more experienced teams from Indiana University and Ball State.


Eleven new members were inducted into Sigma Lambda Chi, the honorary society for construction, Delta III Chapter.

Sigma Lambda Chi students hosted a golf outing on April 20, 2013. Twenty-four teams participated. They raised $3500 to be used for sponsoring student competitions, various student activities on campus, and student scholarships.

The Construction Club had a successful year preparing for team competitions sponsored by the Associated Schools of Construction and various field trips.


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available offered by the

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Students built a handicapped ramp for the local Red Cross.

A student team participated in the national student competition at Reno, Nevada.

Student teams participated in the Associated Schools of Construction(ASC) Region III competitions in the following categories: Design-Build, Heavy Civil, and Preconstruction Services.

The heavy civil team won third place out of ten competing teams.

Students from Construction Management, Safety Management, and Interior Architectural Design cooperated to host a successful golf outing fund raiser on April 21.

The Honor Society for Construction, Sigma Lambda Chi, hosted a successful Super Bowl party fund raiser that was attended by students, faculty, and local contractors.

Scholarships ReceivedScholarships ReceivedScholarships Received Academic year 2015-2016

The following construction students were awarded scholarships from the Asphalt Pavement Association of Indiana (APAI):

Austin Wetnight ($500)

Jeremy Crocker ($2500)

Levi Taylor ($2500)

Brent Caudle ($1000) Mariah Wright was awarded a $500 scholarship from Sigma Lambda Chi.


The following construction students were awarded scholarships from the Asphalt Pavement Association of Indiana (APAI):

Andrew Rettig ($1125)

Brandon Rieth ($1750)

Clinton McKee ($2500)

Jeremy Crocker ($1625) The following construction students received various College of Technology scholarships:

Richard Ashby ($358) M. Dale McConchie Memorial Scholarship

Richard Ashby ($178) PKA Todd M. Jochem Scholarship


Richard Ashby ($179) William E. James Memorial Scholarship

Kelsey Alexander ($5000) Thelma F. Mills Scholarship

The following received a scholarship from the Construction Management Financial Association:

Mariah Wright


Jonathan Lopez ($500)

Travis Smith ($1000)

Clinton McKee ($1000)

Austin Faulkenburg ($1500)

Jonathan Flanary ($2500)

Shawn White ($2500)

Jonathan Lopez ($423.60) Dean’s Promising Leader Scholarship

Mariah Wright ($423.60) Dean’s Promising Leader Scholarship

Nathan Tretter ($500.00) Lewis W. Yoho Dean’s Scholarship

Kelsey Noble ($192.00) GTE College of Technology Scholarship


Jonathan Lopez, Dean’s Promising Leader, $423.60

Mariah Wright, Dean’s Promising Leader, $423.60

Nathan Tretter, Yoho, $500

Kelsey Noble, GTE Scholarship, $192

Kelsey Noble, Harry Barrick Scholarship, $127.06

Kelsey Noble, Thelma F. Mills Scholarship, $1,000

Blake Copely, Dale McConchie Memorial Scholarship, $396.85

Mariah Wright, John Charles Fauber Memorial, $981.40

Schuyler Hand, William E. James Memorial, $178.82

Haley Robinaugh, Kenneth & Zorah Syphax Scholarship, $1,500


Kyle Giesler

Colby Boyer

Matthew Wilson

Keaton Turner

Joseph Anderson

Cameron Claussen

EmploymentEmploymentEmployment Typical employers are homebuilders, commercial construction companies, road and highway contractors (horizontal construction), specialty contractors, land developers, and real estate companies. The following data was collected from a senior survey taken approximately one month before graduation. Students often arrange employment after the survey, so data is not always complete.

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Spring 2016

Number of graduates: 16

Placement rate: 100%

Salary range: 47K-55K

Fall 2015


Placement rate: 96%


Spring 2015


Placement rate: 92%


Fall 2014


Placement rate: 88% at graduation, 100% three months later


Spring 2014


Placement rate: 95%


Fall 2013


Placement rate: 85%


Spring 2013


Placement rate: 36%


Fall 2012


Placement rate: 50%



Spring 2012


Placement rate: 33% (incomplete data)


Fall 2011


Placement rate: 67%


Program Assessment ToolsProgram Assessment ToolsProgram Assessment Tools

Course Assessment

Each semester, the construction faculty assess five courses. Each course is assessed every four years. A Curriculum Map indicates which courses are used to assess the twenty objectives or learning outcomes established by the ACCE. Examples of student work (including tests, quizzes, and assignments) as appropriate are reviewed for each course. Quantitative grades and qualitative review determine which courses need improvement or revision.

Senior Exit Survey

Each semester in the Capstone course (CNST 480), students are requested to take a survey of how well they thought they learned the program outcomes. Learning outcomes are rated using a Likert scale: STRONGLY AGREE, AGREE, DISAGREE, AND STRONGLY DISAGREE. Average scores are calculated by assigning a score of 4 for STRONGLY AGREE, 3 for AGREE, 2 for DISAGREE, and 1 for STRONGLY DISAGREE. A grand average is calculated for each outcome. Outcomes with an average score of less than 3.0 are identified as possibly needing improvement. Comments are evaluated qualitatively. Comments cited more than once are given extra attention.

Senior Exit Exam

Beginning in fall 2016, Seniors will be required to take an exit exam consisting of 100 questions based on what they should have learned in their courses.


Advisory Board Focus Group

Beginning in spring 2016, the assessment coordinator for ISU interviews the Advisory Board in a semi-structured focus group. The assessment coordinator asks the members questions about the efficacy of the Program. The coordinator then writes a report based on the interview.

Findings and Actions for

Spring 2016 Based on Course

Outcomes

Outcome 16 Understand construction project control processes. This outcome was scheduled to be assessed in CNST 480, Construction Capstone. The instructor asked for guidance on what exactly construction project control processes mean. It was agreed that control processes can encompass a wide range of activities such as quality control, scheduling, estimating, accounting procedures, and integrated project management. It was also agreed that CNST 330, Construction Accounting, CNST 304, Construction Scheduling, and perhaps CNST 314, Estimating best address this outcome. L. Ellingson will modify the Assessment Plan accordingly. Ellingson, Baker, and McNabb will work on this in May. Outcome 17 Understand the legal implications of contract, common, and regulatory law to manage a construction project. This outcome was scheduled to be assessed in CNST 485. W. Baker provided student quizzes about construction law. The average grade was 81 out of 100. After some discussion, it was agreed that more instruments of assessment needed to be provided. Baker said he also covers this outcome in CNST 201, Construction Contract Documents. He agreed to provide more of the material from CNST 201 in CNST 485. Ellingson will modify the Assessment Plan to indicate the outcome is introduced in CNST 201 and reinforced in CNST 485. Outcome 18 Understand the basic principles of sustainable construction.

L. Ellingson provided one quiz and a major test from CNST 306, Commercial Design and Construction. The quiz was exclusively about sustainability; the test had questions about sustainability with other topics. He provided examples of student work as well as statistics provided by the Grade Center in Blackboard. The average grade for the quiz was 75 out of 100. The average grade for the test was 75. The outcome was achieved. A. Payne said that Blackboard was capable of providing statistics for individual questions. L. Ellingson said he would provide statistics for specific questions in future. Outcome 19 Understand the principles of structural behavior. J. Eckerle provided student work for many assignments and tests from CNST 318 and 418. This included six quizzes, tests, the midterm and final exam. Averages are as follows: 80, 89, 75, 66, 90, 86, 74, 69, 93, 80, and 75. Outcome was achieved. Outcome 20 Understand the basic principles of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. L. Ellingson said CNST 213, Environmental and Mechanical Systems, is all about mechanical and plumbing. Therefore, he provided examples of student work and a spreadsheet listing grades for all assignments, quizzes, and tests for the course. The average grade for the course was 77 out of 100. It was agreed that the assignments were appropriate, and the outcome was achieved. David Malooley (the instructor for ECT 369) provided examples of student work from his course. It was agreed that the assignments and quizzes were appropriate to the outcome. The average scores were above 70; however, in future, L. Ellingson would ask for more comprehensive statistics for the course. The Advisory Board expressed concern about the writing and oral communication skills of recent graduates. They also lamented the curriculum restraints that limited the number of construction courses in the CM degree plan. They praised the


construction faculty for striving to improve the Program. They identified the following traits and abilities to be successful in the industry:

Passion

Motivation

Caring about work and their future—not just getting a paycheck

Interested in getting feedback

Spend time to get the job done

Ability to manage themselves and get along with others

Willing to go the second mile

Take the time to train others and provide the example by doing it themselves

Not afraid to make a mistake

Can work without instruction

Easy to communicate with

Willing to tell the boss when he is wrong

The Advisory Board also expressed concern about the ISU requirement that tenure-track faculty have a PhD. They believe that all faculty should have industry experience and not be just an academic. It should be noted that new faculty with a master’s degree can be hired on a multi-year contract.


Fall 2015 Based on Course

Outcomes

Outcome 11 Apply basic surveying techniques for construction layout and control. J. Eckerle provided two student field books and five examples of student homework from CNST 420, Construction Surveying. The grading scale was 0-100. Grades easily exceeded the 75 benchmark. It was agreed that in future the percent of students scoring higher than 75 should be taken from the entire class—not the sample. The learning outcome was achieved. However, Ellingson suggested that Eckerle create a new assignment which requires students to locate the corners of a foundation from a site plan with benchmark. Outcome 12 Understand different methods of project delivery and the


roles and responsibilities of all constituencies involved in the design and construction process. D. McNabb provided two student projects from the capstone course, CNST 480. CNST 480 was designated on the assessment plan, but it was decided that in future student work from CNST 201, Construction Contract Documents, would be more appropriate. L. Ellingson will correct on the Curriculum Map. Student projects from the capstone course use design-bid-build only, so CNST 201 is the more appropriate course. Assessment review deferred. Outcome 13 Understand construction risk management. W. Baker provided student homework from CNST 485, Government Contracting. CNST 450 is indicated on the Curriculum Map, but Baker said that CNST 485 is the better course for the outcome. Ellingson will update the Curriculum Map. The grading scale was 0-100. The grades were 80, 80, and 100. It was agreed that more examples should be provided in future. However, it was agreed that the outcome was achieved. Baker said he was creating new assignments this semester that will better address the outcome. The new assignments will require students to create a risk analysis for a construction company and provide a worksheet for specific projects. Outcome 14 Understand construction accounting and cost control. L. Ellingson provided examples of student work from CNST 330, Construction Accounting, Finance, and Safety. Tests included Test 1, Test 2, and the Final Exam. Homework assignments 1-6 were also included. The grading scale was 0-100. 70 percent of the grades exceeded 75. Learning outcome was achieved. The tests and assignments were considered to be appropriate and will be continued. Outcome 15 Understand construction quality assurance and control. W. Baker had to leave early. Assessment was postponed to next week. In the Senior Survey, all weighted averages were above 3.0.



Outcomes

Outcome 5.2 Students will be able to identify basic accounting practices relevant to construction. Lee Ellingson provided three samples of Homework 6 and three samples of Test 2. Homework 6 included three questions about equipment depreciation, and Test 2 included 16 questions related to accounting practices. For the homework, a total possible score was 33; the student scores were 33, 31, and 33. The total possible score for the test was 200; sample scores were 141, 159, and 153. It was agreed that students understood depreciation. The greatest weaknesses were calculating the time value of money and monthly cash flow. The instructor will consider how to improve instruction in these areas. Outcome 7.4 Students will be able to identify appropriate structural systems for building types. Joe Eckerle provided homework assignments from CNST 318. The assignments required students to calculate forces within trusses. They were scored on a scale of 0-100; the average score was 88. It was agreed that students were learning how to calculate forces. However, it was further agreed to allow students to learn about structures and building types in other courses such as CNST 306. Outcome 7.5 Students will be able to explain how the LEED rating system is applied to buildings. Lee Ellingson provided examples of student work from Test 2. The test had many questions related to sustainability; two questions specifically addressed the LEED rating system. Only one student in five missed a LEED question. Outcome is achieved. The instructor will continue with the test. Outcome 8.8 Students will be able to demonstrate construction techniques and how to select tools. William Baker presented student work for three activities: a quiz, assignment, and homework. The quiz was multiple-


choice with questions about construction techniques with total possible points of 25. The average score was 21. The assignment was a group presentation about materials and techniques used in the renovation of Normal Hall. A grading rubric was used with a scale of 1-4. The average grade was 3.2. The homework required students to describe different construction techniques and how to select tools. The grading scale was 1-30. The average grade was 25. The outcome was achieved. Outcome 10.2 Students will be able to use surveying skills to organize and develop a site. J. Eckerle provided student work from homework assignments requiring students to calculate traverses and contours. The scoring was on a scale of 0-100. All grades were over 90. The outcome is achieved. The instructor will continue with the assignments. Outcome 12.1 Students will be able to identify the parameters affecting project planning. William Baker provided samples of student work from a homework assignment which specifically required the students to identify and discuss project planning. The assignment was scored using a letter grade based on qualitative assessment by the instructor. The grades were: C-, C, A-, A, A. The outcome is achieved; however, it was agreed that the writing skills could be improved. The assignment will be continued. The instructor should encourage students to ask for assistance from the ISU Writing Center if required. Outcome 13.3 Students will be able to identify bidding and procurement practices. The instructor is on a sixteen-week leave of absence. The outcome will be assessed when the instructor returns. Outcome 16.5 Students will be able to summarize quality control philosophies and common practices. W. Baker provided samples of student work from a homework assignment that required the students to identify quality control


practices. Scoring was by letter grade assessed qualitatively. The grades were: C, C, B-, A, A, A. The outcome was achieved. The instructor will continue with the assignment. provided samples of student work from a homework assignment that required the students to identify quality control practices. Scoring was by letter grade assessed qualitatively. The grades were: C, C, B-, A, A, A. The outcome was achieved. The instructor will continue with the assignment.

Findings and Actions for Fall

2014 Based on Course

Outcomes

Outcome 4.3 Students will be able to solve problems using trigonometry. J. Eckerle provided homework assignments from CNST 420. The assignment required students to solve problems given in the textbook. The grading scale was 0-100. Most grades were above 90. The learning outcome was achieved.

Outcome 7.4 Students will be able to identify appropriate structural systems for building types. J. Eckerle provided homework assignments from CNST 318. The assignment required students to solve problems involving forces in structural members. The grading scale was 0-100. Grades were above 90. Skills in calculating forces appear to be achieved. However, it was suggested that in future, instruction and guidance be given the students to help them select various structural systems for different building types.

Outcome 8.7 Students will be able to compare costs of different systems and materials. D. McNabb said that students had various assignments in CNST 314 that require estimates costs and integrating the costs into a bid proposal. However, comparing costs of different systems is not assessed because that costs are typically prepared by subcontractors. CNST 314 is not scheduled for spring 2015. It was agreed to table the outcome until the new ACCE learning outcomes are integrated into the CM Program.

Outcome 10.1 Students will be able to demonstrate layout and alignment control using surveying equipment. J. Eckerle provided student work from field books demonstrating skills and applications of pacing, taping, leveling, and using total stations. The grading scale was 0-100. Most of the grades were 100. The learning outcome was achieved.

Outcome 11.7 Students will be able to use estimating software applications. McNabb provided assignments from CNST 314 requiring students to calculate costs of finishes in the recently completed ISU dormitories using MC Squared. The grading scale was 0-100. Most student scores were 80-90. Learning outcome was achieved. McNabb said the MC Squared application cannot be customized in the computer lab because whenever a computer reboots, it erases any customization. He is investigating using OnScreen and QuickBid instead.

Outcome 13.2 Students will be able to distinguish between fixed and variable costs. D. McNabb provided tests on the various types of costs. The grading scale was 0-100. Most scores were 80-95; one score was 50. Most students did well. Learning outcome was achieved.

Outcome 14.3 Students will be able to explain how lien laws may be used to protect contractor’s rights. W/ Baker provided student work from an assignment requiring students to define, explain, and give examples of the application of lien laws. The grading scale was 0-50 with a rubric. Most grades were above 40. Although some students did not give examples from the construction industry, the learning outcome was achieved.

Outcome 16.4 Students will be able to identify and interpret documentation at job site and office. W. Baker provided a quiz with multiple-choice and short answer questions that addressed documentation. The grading scale was 0-50. The average grade was 41. The learning outcome was achieved.


Findings for 2014-2015

Students praised the following: blueprint reading, the Associated Schools of Construction competitions, working with Revit, friendly professors, and hands-on experiences.

Criticisms included: some required courses are not necessary (General Education); the program could use a few more professors; and some laboratory upgrades were not yet complete.

No learning outcome scored lower than 3.00 out of a possible 4.00. The highest score was for: Students will be aware of important ethical considerations in the Construction industry (3.67).

Actions Taken for 2014-2015

The CM Advisory Board began developing a strategic plan to improve participation and effectiveness.

More equipment and supplies were purchased for the construction lab. This will benefit CNST 111, Materials, Methods, and Equipment, and CNST 111L, Soils Laboratory.

Tablets (iPads) were purchased for student use. Students began investigating which applications should be used with the iPads. This will help address the request for more “hands-on” activities and better prepare students for employment. More companies are now using iPads in the field.

A student worker was hired to assist in maintaining the construction lab.

The Safety Program offered an elective course so interested students can get a 30-hour OSHA card.

The Advisory Board provided a topic outline for a very basic introductory course. Donald McNabb began developing a course.

A representative from the Career Center was designated to assist


students with internships and permanent employment.


Spring 2014 on Course

Outcomes

Outcome 3.3: Students will be able to analyze heat flow through wall assemblies (CNST 213). Examples of various homework assignments were provided. Students had to calculate U-values and calculate the temperature at the vapor retarder. Exam questions were provided that addressed heat flow and vapor analysis. Outcome was accomplished. Outcome 7.3: Students will be able to identify appropriate HVAC systems for building types (CNST 213). Examples of exams were provided with seven questions related to selecting appropriate HVAC systems. 75% of the questions were correct. Outcome was accomplished. Outcome 8.6: Students will be able to identify construction equipment and how it is used (CNST 111). Examples of an online discussion board were provided where students had to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of equipment. A homework assignment required students to visit a local job site once a week and write a report including what equipment was used. A test with matching questions required students to match descriptions with photographs. The results were satisfactory. Outcome was accomplished. Outcome 9.5: Students will be able o create drawings using CAD software applications (CNST 106). Examples of laboratory assignments were provided, which required students to use Revit to model residential and commercial projects. Grades ranged from B- to A-. Outcome was accomplished. Students were accomplished in using the software, more instruction is needed on how buildings are designed and constructed. In future, drawing assignments will begin with a hand-

drawn sketch, proceed to a 2D AutoCAD drawing, and then a 3D Revit model.

Outcome 11.6: Students will be able to prepare and submit construction bids (CNST 314 and 480). Examples of team assignments were provided. Projects were both residential and commercial. Students were required to submit a complete bid including Division 1. Grades ranged from D+ to A. Outcome was accomplished; however, It was agreed to introduce a pre-bid meeting and require students to submit RFIs to clarify the assignment. This will more closely resemble a real project.

Outcome 13.1: Students will be able to define cost accounting and identify industry formats (CNST 330). Examples of test were provided that required students to define cost accounting and identify industry formats, such as cash and accrual. 82% of the answers were correct. Outcome was accomplished.

Outcome 14.2: Students will be able to explain professional licensure and identify who must be licensed (CNAT 101). Exam questions were provided. The grades were above average. Outcome was accomplished.

Outcome 16.2: Students will be able to describe procedures for maintaining good labor relations (CNST 450). Examples of an assignment were provided that required students to select examples from real construction projects where labor relations were an important issue and how these issues were resolved. 85% of the assignments were satisfactory. In future, Students will be required compile a list of successful procedures for maintaining good labor relations.

Outcome 16.3: Students will be able to identify and describe administrative systems and procedures (CNST 450). Examples of exams with various questions relating to systems and procedures were provided. 80% of the questions were answered correctly. Outcome was accomplished.




Outcomes

Outcome 1.2: Students will be able to write business letters and reports using professional English. (CNST 430) A rubric was adopted to assess business letters written by students. Outcome 2.1: Students will be able to explain why bid shopping is unethical. (CNST 450) A quiz from CNST 450 was provided that required students to identify and explain bid shopping, front-end loading, and courtesy bids. Average grade was 18 out of 20. Outcome was accomplished. Outcome 7.1: Students will be familiar with the analysis and design of civil engineering projects. (CNST 318 and 418) Homework assignments and a midterm exam were provided. Students demonstrated that they were learning the analysis of forces. In future, student assignments will focus more on the design of structures. Outcome 9.1: Students will be able to use basic sketching and drawing techniques. An assignment from CNST 106 was provided. Students reproduced a drawing provided by the instructor. In future, students will be required to interpret working drawings with sketches. Outcome 9.3: Students will be able to identify detail hierarchies, scale, and content. Tests were provided from CNST 106. Average scores were above 70. Outcome was accomplished. However, students were better at using the engineer’s scale than the architect’s scale. In future, the instructor will teach reading a foot-and-inch ruler before using the architect’s scale. Outcome 12.5: Students will be able to describe how changes affect cost and schedule. (CNST 450)


Homework assignments were provided that addressed the results from “crashing the schedule.” The results were excellent. In future, a similar assignment will be required in CNST 304, Scheduling. Outcome 15.3: Students will be able to identify safety, compliance, inspection procedures, and possible penalties. (CNST 330) A quiz from CNST 330 was provided with examples of student work. The average grade was a C- with much variation in the grades. In future, the instructor will provide more instruction before the quiz.


For fall, students praised the following: Teachers and Internships.

For spring, students praised the following: the ASC student competition, the helpfulness of the professors, group projects and job site visits.

No construction outcome scored lower than 3.10 out of a possible 4.00.

Students would like to have more field trips.

Students would like to see a heavy-civil/infrastructure course in the curriculum.

Some students think there is too much emphasis on engineering calculations.


Faculty developed a Strategic Plan, which outlines how the CM program will fulfill the University strategic goals including growing the Program.

Faculty created a “Construction Concentration” consisting of five construction courses which can be taken with the new “Bachelor of Applied Science” degree.

A new Construction Program newsletter will be published twice a

year beginning in fall 2014. Karl Burgher will coordinate.

Microsoft Project was added to the computer lab.

A faculty was hired to teach the engineering courses.

A strategic alliance with the Asphalt Paving Association of Indiana was strengthened.

The Construction Management Program is working more closely with the Career Center to advise students of internships, survey internship employers, and track alumni.

CNST 101, was revised to qualify as a Foundational Studies course. Its new title is Ethics in Construction and will be open to any ISU students. This will increase the student credit hours in the Program and help recruit new students to the Program. It will be offered online as well as on campus in fall 2014.

All construction courses are being developed to deliver online. The strategic goal is to offer an alternative CM program completely online in 2015.

The Office of Distance Education is developing a business plan for CM Online and has dedicated two online curriculum specialists to assist in developing the online courses.

A new course rollout was developed that offers construction courses only once a year with few exceptions. Additional sections will be added as needed.

The Built Environment Department has developed a new attendance policy for all programs including Safety and Interiors. A policy on student professional behavior in class in being developed.

The BE Department has developed a policy on Learning Units that will count 5% of the final grade for all courses.




Outcomes

Outcome 2.1: Students will be able to explain why bid shopping is unethical. (CNST 480) Student work was not available. An example of a home work assignment was considered to be excellent. In future, examples of student work will be provided. Outcome 7.1: Students will be familiar with the analysis and design of civil engineering projects. (CNST 318 and 418) No student work was available due to faculty turnover. This outcome will be reviewed in 2013-2014. Outcome 8.4: Students will know how to use conformance references established by testing laboratories. (CNST 330) A homework assignment with student work was provided. The assignment required students to select, specify, and sketch a 1-hour fire-rated partition from the online UL directory. The results were satisfactory. Outcome 9.3: Students will be able to identify detail hierarchies, scale, and content. This outcome was written based on ACCE topic requirements. It was considered to be vague and ambiguous as written. D. McNabb agreed to rewrite the outcome. It was agreed that the outcome was intended to be that students learn how to successfully navigate in working drawings and find information as needed. Student work will be reviewed in the next cycle. Outcome 11:4: Students will be able to create pricing databases. (CNST 314) It was agreed to change “create” to “use.” Pricing databases from NCE, MC Square, and Quick Bid are all used in CNST 314. Assignments and student work were considered to be appropriate and successful and will be continued.


Outcome 12.5: Students will be able to describe how changes affect cost and schedule. (CNST 450) Exams from CNST 450 were reviewed. Exams and assignments need to address this outcome much more directly. This is partly due to the new instructor teaching the course for the first time. This outcome will be addressed more completely by the next review cycle. Outcome 13.7: Students will be able to identify payment processes and how they affect the time value of money. (CNST 330) A homework assignment from CNST 330 was provided with examples of student work. The average grade was 80. The assignment was considered to be successful. Another assignment not provided requires students to estimate cash flow for a project using a spreadsheet. This also addresses the time value of money and has been implemented successfully. Outcome 16.1: Students will be able to describe the roles and responsibilities of construction personnel. (CNST 450) Exams and assignments from CNST 450 were reviewed and considered to be inadequate for this outcome. The outcome needs to be addressed more directly. Again, this is largely due to a new instructor. New exams and assignments will be used next fall. Also, CNST 101 has been revised to meet Foundational Studies requirements and approved. It will be offered in spring 2014. This outcome will be addressed in CNST 101 as well as CNST 450.



Outcomes

Outcome 1.2: Students will be able to write business letters and reports using professional English. (CNST 351 and 480) Reports from CNST 351, Professional Internship, are satisfactory. Reports from CNST 480 will be reviewed in future. Assignments in CNST 430, Senior Seminar, will be revised to require letters and/or reports.

Outcome 6.3: Students will be able to apply soil mechanics to excavations and foundations. (CNST 111) Outcome is achieved. No action is required. Outcome 8.3: Students will be able to recognize material grade stamps, identify actual and nominal sizes of materials, and define tolerance. (CNST 111) Outcome is achieved. No action is required. Outcome 9.2: Students will be able to define and identify graphic symbols used in working drawings. (CNST 106) Outcome is achieved. No action is required. Outcome 11.3: Students will be able to identify and apply labor and equipment productivity factors. (CNST 111, 314, and 480) Homework from CNST 111, 314, and 480 was satisfactory. Outcome is achieved. No action is required. Outcome 12.4: Students will be able to identify strategies for allocating and managing resources. (CNST 450) Homework assignments from CNST 450 were reviewed and considered satisfactory. A discussion followed about which textbook would be best for the course. Outcome 13.6: Students will be able to estimate project cash flow. (CNST 330) A homework assignment was reviewed and considered to be satisfactory. Outcome 15.3: Students will be able to identify safety compliance, inspection procedures, and possible penalties. (CNST 330) Quizzes and the final exam were reviewed. More test questions about inspections and penalties need to be added to the course.


For fall, students praised the following: learning how to estimate, construction documents course, teachers, internships, adjunct faculty, learning about building codes, the


project management class.

For spring, students praised the following: Hands-on experience, small classes, good professors, internship, ASC competition, scheduling class, senior seminar, CNST 111, and CNST 213.

No construction course scored lower than 3.00.

Students would like to have more field trips.

The soils lab needs updated equipment.

Students want more blueprint reading.

More instruction on heavy civil.

Some students think there is too much emphasis on engineering calculations.


A faculty search was approved to focus on engineering courses.

A strategic alliance was formed with the Asphalt Paving Association of Indiana.

Instructor McNabb was designated “outreach coordinator”. His responsibilities include staying in contact with alumni and growing the Advisory Board.

The Construction Management Program is working more closely with the Career Center to advise students of internships, survey internship employers, and track alumni.

CNST 101, was revised to qualify as a Foundational Studies course. Its new title is Ethics in Construction and will be open to any ISU students. This will increase the student credit hours in the Program and help recruit new students to the Program. It will be offered online as well as on campus in spring 2014.

All construction courses are being developed to deliver online. The strategic goal is to offer an alternative CM program completely online in 2014.

The Office of Distance Education is developing a business plan for CM Online and has dedicated two online curriculum specialists to assist in developing the online courses.

The Professional Internship course has been revised to zero-credit hours.


This will eliminate the tuition requirement and reduce the course work. The only requirement is proof of employment. This should make it easier for students to finance their education.

The CM program has been reduced from 125 total credit hours to 120 total credit hours to meet the new State of Indiana requirements.

The Built Environment faculty are discussing a joint project with Construction Management, Safety Management, and Architectural Interior Design.

Working drawings from local projects are being used in CNST 213 to show how mechanical systems are presented in the drawings.



Outcomes:

Beginning in spring 2012, the CM Program began to assess program learning outcomes directly by using rubrics to review and assess samples of student work in selected courses. Eight outcomes are to be reviewed each semester on a four-year rollout. Results and actions planned are listed below: Outcome 1.1: Students will be able to make effective oral presentations. (CNST 480) Each team will be required to make a practice presentation. Video recording will be considered, resources permitting. More coaching on presentation skills will be provided. Outcome 6.2: Students will be able to analyze electrical forces including voltage, current, resistance, and power. (ECT 369) Outcome is achieved. No action is required. Outcome 8.2: Students will be able to define construction terms and apply units of measure (CNST 111) Outcome is achieved. No action is required. Outcome 9.1: Students will be able to apply basic sketching and drawing techniques. (CNST 306)

Additional drawing instruction and practice will be added to CNST 106, Architectural Graphics. Outcome 11.2: Students will be able to calculate quantity takeoffs. (CNST 314) Construction faculty will consider using one project in multiple courses such as estimating, scheduling, and capstone. Outcome 12.3: Students will be able to create a Critical Path Schedule. (CNST 304) Construction faculty will consider requiring some scheduling assignments without using computer applications. Critical paths need to be highlighted if copies are black and white. Outcome 13.5: Students will be able to explain capital equipment depreciation and how this is used by construction companies. (CNST 330) The straight-line method of depreciation will be used in future for equipment depreciation assignments. Outcome 15.2: Students will be able to identify mandatory safety procedures, training, and record maintenance. (CNST 330) Construction faculty will consider requiring students to create a safety plan instead of earning an OSHA 10 -hour card.


Students need to know more about construction accounting and finance; however, this score is improving.

Knowledge of construction law and surveying received acceptable scores but could be improved.

Some students still request more time studying and reading blueprints


CNST 330, Construction Accounting, Finance, and Safety,

should continue to improve student knowledge of construction finance.

More time in CNST 106, Architectural Graphics, has been dedicated to reading blueprints.



Rated Objectives. Objectives with an average score of 3.0 or lower are listed below:

be familiar with construction accounting and finance. (2.66)

know some of the basics of construction law. (2.94)

The highest rated objective was "…be familiar with basic safety requirements." (3.35) The lowest rated objective was "…be familiar with construction accounting and finance." (2.66) What are one or two specific things in the Construction Management Program that significantly increased your learning? (Cited more than once in rank order.)

Estimating

Internships

Scheduling

Experienced instructors

Field trips What are one or two things in the construction Management Program that inhibited your learning? (Cited more than once in rank order.)

Lack of hands-on experience

Classes that have little to do with construction management

Too much theory—not enough practice


CNST 306, Commercial Design and Construction, was revised to place more emphasis on materials, methods, interface issues, comparative cost analysis, assembly techniques, and building codes.

A new course was created titled Construction Accounting, Finance, and Safety (CNST 330).

A capstone course was created (CNST 480) to begin in fall 2011. More instruction was added to CNST 213 and CNST 306 about LEED and sustainable construction.

Adjunct faculty and members of the Advisory Board are solicited to assist


finding employment for graduates.

A list-serve was created for posting employment opportunities.