CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Near and Long Term Goal:

The advancement of quality construction management education by connecting with communities, industry and organizations.

Near term objectives:

1. Improve the pass rate of our CM seniors taking the AIC’s CQE-Level 1 (Construction Fundamentals) Exam.
   1. Measurement: Compare pass rate with the previous years to determine improvement.
2. Finalize and implement a revised CM program that reflects adjustments made in relation to general education reform in EMU.
   1. Measurement: The developed student advising sheet approved by EMU and meets ACCE curriculum requirements.
3. Add a general business minor option and choice of “concentrations” to the CM program curriculum.
   1. Measurement: New curriculum approved by University.
4. Maintain CM faculty involvement in research and/or service activities related to their fields of expertise.
   1. Measurement: Presentations, publications, and/or or service activities.

Long term objectives:

1. Increase learning beyond the classroom opportunities with service learning construction projects for EMU and the surrounding community.
   1. Measurement: Carrying out projects within EMU and the surrounding community.
2. Develop an inter-disciplinary course, sustainable design-build synergy – a collaborative course involving EMU programs and government agencies, community service organizations, and industry sponsors.
   1. Measurement: Approval of course by EMU.
3. Increase collaborative efforts of CM students and faculty with students and faculty of other EMU programs.
   1. Measurement: Number of collaborative activities and students.
4. Increase emphasis on sustainability in our Program curriculum and student involvements.
   1. Measurement: About 25% of our courses to have a component of sustainability.
   2. Student and/or involvement in sustainable activities.
5. Improve our recruitment efforts to increase the percentage of minorities and women in our Program.
   1. Measurement: Relevant recruitment events attended by faculty.