South Dakota State University

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1 South Dakota State University Department of Engineering Technology & Management Construction Management Program Information SDSU Mission, Vision, and Goals As the land-grant institution for the state, South Dakota State University (SDSU) has a clear and distinct mission in teaching and learning; research, scholarship, and creative activity, and engagement. MISSION: South Dakota State University will create a prosperous future for the people of South Dakota and their communities, and for the region and the nation, through excellence in education, in innovation and new knowledge creation and in putting knowledge to work. VISION: South Dakota State University will be a nationally recognized, locally relevant, student centered and accessible land-grant university. SDSU STRATEGIC GOALS: Goal 1: Enhance academic excellence and strengthen scholarship and artistic activities. Goal 2: Foster economic growth, vibrant communities, and a sustainable environment. Goal 3: Expand the reach of the university through engagement, technology and globalization. Goal 4: Establish a sustainable financial resource base. The Construction Management program is one of 5 academic programs in the Department of Engineering Technology & Management (ETM). Our other programs include: Electronics Engineering Technology Manufacturing Engineering Technology Industrial Management General Engineering (non-degree) Industrial Management Graduate program ETM is housed in Solberg Hall, centrally located on the SDSU Campus. About the Construction Management Program The Construction Management (CM) program at SDSU was developed to meet the needs of the construction industry in South Dakota, enrolling its first students in fall The Highway-Heavy-Utilities and Building Chapters of the Associated General Contractors of South Dakota jointly contributed start up funds for the program. MISSION The program prepares graduates to ethically and competently assume entry level positions in construction management whether it be in building, civil, specialty or entrepreneurial areas of construction. CM Program Goals Our overarching program goal is to: Produce competent constructors capable of serving the construction industry s needs in managing all aspects of complex construction projects both in the state and nationally. Program Objectives / Student Outcomes: A. Compare favorably in their technical and managerial knowledge with students completing similar programs both regionally and nationally. B. Demonstrate technical and managerial proficiency in managing all aspects of a complex construction project as expected of an entry level constructor. C. Be productively employed in the construction industry in some aspect of managing the construction of projects in the state, region or nation.

2 Program Assessment Tools & Results In order to accomplish these objectives and outcomes, we have developed the following plans to achieve and measure progress: Student Outcome A: Compare favorably in their technical and managerial knowledge with students completing similar programs both regionally and nationally. We use data from the AIC exam at the end of the program, collect data in course expected outcomes to determine our effectiveness in mid-program, and in selected courses. Student Outcome B: Demonstrate technical and managerial proficiency in managing all aspects of a complex construction project as expected of an entry level constructor. We achieve this outcome by: a. Providing active learning opportunities through classroom exercises, projects that are based on actual field situations, team projects, in-class presentations, and; b. Continuing to support and encourage student interaction with industry through CM Club activities, field trips to jobsites, and participation in estimating competitions, and; c. Maintaining the level of student activity team building endeavors such as float building for the Hobo Day parade, service learning via the Habitat Blitz Build, producing the CM program newsletter, the annual Pheasant Hunt, and other service and fundraising activities by the CM Club student organization. Student Outcome C: Be productively employed in the construction industry in some aspect of managing the construction of projects in the state, region or nation. We are presently placing 90% our graduates in regional construction industry positions. To address placement challenges in the construction employment market and for future program graduate placement in stronger economic times, we are proceeding in two ways: 1. Maintain our outreach efforts by continuing to reach out to current and potential employers in the North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska region through program marketing, invitations to participate in professional development events, and direct contact with current employers of our grads. 2. Continue to support our outreach and marketing efforts nationally by supporting faculty to attend meetings and conferences, supporting student teams to travel regional and national estimating competitions, attending the ACCE annual meeting, and marketing the program via our list serve.

3 Program Admissions Requirements Admission to the Construction Management program at South Dakota State University is the same for all students seeking admission to SDSU. Admission to SDSU is open to all academically qualified students. For admission to a baccalaureate degree program student must meet the following criteria: Graduate in the top 60% of their HS graduating class, OR Achieve an ACT composite score of 18 (SAT-I score of 870) or above, OR Earn a cumulative GPA of at least 2.6 on a 4.0 scale. AND Complete the following courses with a cumulative GPA of C or higher (2.0 on 4.0 scale): - 4 years of English - 3 years of Advanced Mathematics - 3 years of Laboratory Science - 3 years of Social Science - 1 year of Fine Arts (students from SD schools) The CM Program at SDSU requires students to have a minimum GPA of 2.25 upon graduation or to be accepted into the program following transfer, readmit after suspension, or declaration from another program. CM Club Pheasant Hunt Type of Employer 2010 Placement Data Construction related employment 28 Construction or construction management firm 19 Material or equipment supplier 1 Owner (Utility, RR, etc) 3 Design or development 3 Other 2 Continuing education 0 Non-construction employment 1 Seeking employment 3 No information 0 Total 32 The Average annual salary was $45,500 AWARDS Number of Graduates Scholarships available to CM students each year: SD Associated Genera Contractors: 4 awards, $500 each Sioux Empire Home Builders: 4 awards, $500 each Henry Carlson Jackrabbit Scholarship: 4 awards, $1000 each Midwest Mechanical Scholarship: Varies, $ ETM Department Head Jackrabbit Scholarship: rotates, $1000 Also, any freshman with an ACT score of 26 or higher is eligible for the Jackrabbit Guarantee Scholarship. Up to $4000 over 4 years. Students may also qualify for the South Dakota Opportunities Scholarship as well. The CM Club was recognized by the South Dakota Board of Regents in 2009 for two significant achievements: Award for Organizational Leadership Student Service Award Other CM awards : Best Theme Hobo Day Parade Float 2008 Best Organization Hobo Day Parade Float nd Theme Hobo Day Parade Float nd Student Organization Hobo Day Parade Float 2010 Rookie of the Year NAHB Estimating Competition 2006 Outstanding Faculty Award NAHB, Pat Pannell 2009

4 How are we doing? CM Program Assessment, Results, & Implementation Plan Goal Number Program Educational Goals (Outcomes) Means of Assessment Criteria Results 1 Students compare favorably in their technical and managerial knowledge with students completing similar programs at other regional and national institutions. Students will sit for the American Institute of Constructors, Associate Constructor Construction Fundamentals Exam Our student's average scores on each topic of 76.5% SDSU the exam shall meet or exceed the national 73.2% Natl average score. 2-A achieved in CM % score on AIC 2-B Estimating C Alumni Survey A achieved in CM % score on AIC 3-B Project Management C Alumni Survey A achieved in CM % score on AIC 4-B Field Supervision C Alumni Survey A achieved in CM % score on AIC 5-B Contract Administration C Alumni Survey 1.4

5 CM Program Assessment, Results, & Implementation Plan (Continued ) 6-A achieved in CM % score on AIC 6-B Construction Safety best C Alumni Survey A achieved in CM % score on AIC 7-B Construction Field Layout best C Alumni Survey A achieved in CM 455 and CM % score on AIC 8-B Comprehension of the Design Process best Combined 8-C Alumni Survey Combined 9-A achieved in CM 455 and CM % score on AIC 9-B Construction Planning & Scheduling best Combined 9-C Alumni Survey Combined 10 Students shall understand the work ethic requirements that the industry demands of them and Employer Internship Survey exhibit that understanding during the summer internship The employer/intern satisfaction number shall be no higher than "2" with "1" being 1.4 the best

6 CM Program Assessment, Results, & Implementation Plan (Continued ) 11-A Students shall understand the ethical requirements of the construction industry 11-B The desired measure of success shall be achieved in CM 101, CM 232, CM As measured in each 333, CM 352,CM 353, CM course 400, CM 410, CM 455 and CM 473 The employer satisfaction number shall be no higher than "2" with "1" being the best and "5" being the worst Feedback from Advisory Council 12 Advanced Writing Requirement as specified by the University The desired measure of 100% completion of AW success shall be achieved requirement in CM Informational Technology Literacy as specified by the University The desired measure of 100% on ITL - incoming success shall be achieved students in CM Students shall have the opportunity to be productively employed in the construction industry in Exit Interview conducted some entry level aspect of prior to graduation managing construction projects in the state, region, or nation. Students shall have received an average of one 92% job offer at the end of their graduating semester.