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1 APPLIED DEGREE PROGRAM INFORMATION College: Program Title: CONESTOGA COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY Architecture Project and Facility Management College Contact: Name: Eric Dahlin Telephone: Description of Program: (Academic calendar type description of the program i.e., a description of the vocation(s) for which the program will prepare the student and the general content of the program) has developed this program with the assistance of many leading companies located in the heart of Canada s Technology Triangle (CTT). Through its active partnerships, research and analysis, and the counsel of an advisory committee, the College has identified a pressing need for an applied degree program in Architecture Project and Facility Management. This unique program is focused on the project and facilities management aspect of architecture and the built environment. It offers a detailed study and evaluation of the principles, methods and applications needed for making technically sound decisions in construction and basic engineering, a comprehensive insight into project and facility management, a solid foundation in business, and an exposure to liberal arts disciplines. Students will work in a project-based environment applying their knowledge and skills to meet current legislative codes and industry standards. This program will prepare students for career opportunities in the growing field of project and facility management in architectural or engineering organizations, real estate management companies, industrial plants and corporations, management companies, furniture and building product enterprises, and various levels of government. It also provides a solid foundation for further studies in architecture, construction, and management. Length of Program: Number of on-campus semesters: 8 ; Work placements: (i) _2 min (ii) Length in weeks: 16 Method of Delivery: Does the program have a distributed/distance education component? Yes [ ] No [ X] If yes, please describe. Major method of delivery ; % of program i

2 Applied Degree Program: Architecture Project and Facility Management NOMINATION TABLE Name and Full Address Academic Credentials Professional Designations Nominee accepted organization s nomination Arm s length from organization for past 7 years 1 Dr. William Riley Sims Dept of Design & Environmental Analysis Professor of Facility Planning and Management Director of Undergraduate Studies Cornell University 143 East Sibley Hall Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853, USA Tel: Fax: wrs4@cornell.edu Ph.D. M.C.P M.Arch. B.Arch. Yes No Yes No 2 Dr. Porus Olpadwala Dean Faculty of Architecture, Art & Planning 143 East Sibley Hall Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853, USA Tel: Fax: pdl5@cornell.edu B.Com MBA MRP Ph.D. Yes No Yes No ii

3 Applied Degree Program: Architecture Project and Facility Management 3. Mr. Michael Miller Chair, Dept. of Architectural Science & Landscape Architecture Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science Ryerson University 350 Victoria St. Toronto, ON M5B 2K3 Tel: ext 6480 Fax: B.Arch. Yes No Yes No 4 Mr. Trevor P. Garwood- Jones Garwood-Jones & Hanham 185 Young St. Hamilton, ON L8N 1V9 Tel: Fax: garwoodjones@gjharch.on.ca Dipl.Arch. RIBA MRAIC OAA Yes No Yes No 5 Dinshaw D. Kanga CH2M HILL Canada Limited 255 Consumers Rd. Suite 300 Toronto, ON M2J 5B6 Tel: ext 241 Fax: dkanga@ch2m.com B.Arch OAA MRAIC FCSC Yes No Yes No 6 Ed Link Commissioner of Building Development Services City of Windsor Planning & Building Development Services Dept. City of Windsor 350 City Hall Square West P.O. Box 1607 Windsor, ON Tel: Fax: elink@city.windsor.on.ca B.A.Sc. OBOA BOCA Yes No Yes No iii

4 Applied Degree Program: Architecture Project and Facility Management N9A 6S1 7 Ardeshir Irani A.J. Clarke & Associates Ltd. Surveyors, Planners, Engineers 25 Main St. W, Suite 300 Hamilton, ON L8N 1H1 Tel: Fax: adi@ajclarke.com B.Tech. M.Sc. P.Eng Yes No Yes No 8 Mr. Charles N. Claar Vice President-Professional Development International Facility Management Association One East Greenery Plaza Suite 1100 Houston, TX USA Tel: Fax: charles.claar@ifma.org B.Sc. M.Sc. CFM CFMJ PE Yes No Yes No Verification The College verifies that each of the recommended assessors listed above: has been contacted by the College and has indicated a willingness to serve as an assessor; has an arm s length employment or consulting relationship with the College; has not been involved in the development of the program; has not seen specific details regarding the program; and has not indicated to the College any opinion on the adequacy or value of the proposal. Signature Date iv

5 Applied Degree Program: Architecture Project and Facility Management Tab 1 College and Program Information 1.0 Submission Cover 1.1 Submission Cover Name of Institution: of Applied Arts & Technology Title of Program: Architecture Project and Facility Management Date of Submission: May 6, 2002 Person Responsible for this Submission: Name/Title: Michael McClements, Dean Schools of Engineering Technology and Trades & Apprenticeship Full Mailing Address 299 Doon Valley Drive Kitchener, ON N2G 4M4 Telephone: (519) extension 3251 Fax: (519) mmcclements@conestogac.on.ca URL for College Homepage: Site Visit Coordinator: Name/Title Eric Dahlin, Chair School of Engineering Technology Technical Programs Full Mailing Address 299 Doon Valley Drive Kitchener, ON N2G 4M4 Telephone: (519) extension 3648 Fax: (519) edahlin@conestogac.on.ca

6 Applied Degree Program: Architecture Project and Facility Management 1.2 Table of Contents Section 1 Submission Cover TAB Submission Cover Page Table of Contents Program Abstract 4 Section 2 Executive Summary TAB Executive Summary 5 Section 3 Synopsis of Proposed Program TAB Synopsis of Proposed Program Program Description Admission Requirements Projected Cumulative Full-Time Enrolment Per Year Anticipated Start Date 15 Section 4 Program Structure Requirement TAB Applied Degree Program Structure 16 Section 5 Standard 1 Applied Degree-Level Standard TAB Introduction Learning Outcomes at Degree-Level 19 Section 6 Standard 2 Program Content TAB Program Development Advisory Committee Program Development Advisory Committee Minutes Regulatory/Licensing Requirements Current and/or Pending Requirements and/or Standards Letters of Support from Regulatory Licensing Body Professional/Accreditation or Other Organization Requirements/Standards Relative Professional, Accreditation or Organizational Requirements Letters of Support from Professional/Accreditation or Other Organizations Requirements/Standards Program Level Learning Outcomes Academic Course Schedule Course Outcomes and Delivery Admission Requirements Promotion and Graduation Requirements Paid Work Experience Work Experience Outcomes Paid Work Experience Commitments 53 Section 7 Standard 3 Program Delivery TAB Student Feedback College Policy on Student Program Feedback Student Feedback Instrument and Process 59 Section 8 Standard 4 Capacity to Deliver TAB Introduction Past Performance College Key Performance Indicators Related Program Key Performance Indicators Program Strengths and Appropriateness to College Mission & Goals Curriculum Vitae of Current Staff Assigned to this Applied Degree Program Curriculum Vitae for Faculty and Consultants Curriculum Vitae for On-line Learning Professionals and Technical Staff 72 2

7 Applied Degree Program: Architecture Project and Facility Management 8.4 Curriculum Vitae Release Form Policies on Faculty Evaluation/Renewal Enrolment Projects and Staffing Implications Resources Library Resources On-line Delivery Resources Computer Access Classroom Space Laboratories/Equipment Resource Renewal and Upgrading Support Services Financial Planning Financial Planning: Start-up Costs Financial Planning On-going Operations 96 Section 9 Standard 5 Economic Need TAB Economic Need Employer Support Student Interest/Potential Pool of Candidates 112 Section 10 Standard 6 Non-Duplication of Programs TAB Similar/Related DIPLOMA Programs Similar/Related UNIVERSITY Programs Innovative Programs 124 Section 11 Standard 7 Credential Recognition TAB Credential Recognition Credit or Credential Recognition Arrangements Outline of the Process 151 Section 12 Standard 8 Evaluation TAB On-going Program Review and Evaluation 153 Bibliography 156 Section 13 Other Related Information TAB Strategic Plan A 13 ABET Standards B 13 IFMA Standards C 13 Background to Bloom s Taxonomy Analysis Tool D 13 Full Complementary Course Outlines E 13 PAC Guidelines F 13 The CAAT System KPI Summary G 13 Kitchener Development and Technical Service Department H Section 14 Ministry Submission Requirements TAB Information for Funding for Determining Funding Parameters Diploma and Post-Diploma Programs in Related Areas 195 Ministerial Attestation Form and Signature of President 196 3

8 Applied Degree Program: Architecture Project and Facility Management 1.2 Program Abstract This unique program in architecture offers studies of the built environment from the focal point of project and facility management. Integrating the issues of architectural design, maintenance and management of the built environment, the program offers a detailed study of the principles, methods and applications for technically and financially-sound decision making. The role of the graduates will be a comprehensive one, preparing documents, analyzing information, liaising with a range of consultants, clients and stakeholders, and generally managing projects and facilities for the built environment. Job opportunities in this field range from working in an architectural or engineering organization to the major real estate management companies, industrial plants and corporations, management companies, furniture and building product enterprises and various levels of government. This program also provides a solid foundation for further studies in the field of Architecture, Construction and Management. 4

9 Applied Degree Program: Architecture Project and Facility Management Tab 2 Executive Summary 2.1 Executive Summary Located in the heart of Canada s Technology Triangle (CTT), works closely with many leading edge companies to tailor classroom studies to meet the needs of a growing technology workplace. Through its active partnerships, research and analysis, and advisory committee, the College has identified a pressing need to create an applied degree program in Architecture Project and Facility Management. Its findings are consistent with reports as summarized in Section 9. Graduates of this program will be educated and trained specifically to supervise and manage projects and facilities for the built environment. The built environment includes buildings, furnishings and immediate environs. To develop and prepare this proposal, the College relied on advice from leading regional industries, professional bodies, the experience of other educational institutions in North America and recommendations for improving students educational preparation for the built environment. Leading companies want and need graduates with solid foundations in both built environment and business, specific training in complex and challenging problem management, and sufficient workplace experience to assume leadership roles quickly. This 4-year applied degree program in Architecture Project and Facility Management is designed to meet this need. Students will graduate with strong foundations in architecture, construction, basic engineering and business, comprehensive insight into facility management, and exposure to both liberal arts disciplines and practical applications for the business enterprise. All dimensions will involve leadership training, teamwork, and individual initiative, emphasising the practical application of classroom studies. The program will focus on integrating classroom study with relevant workplace experience. The College will make the program a focal point for studies in both the built environment and related applied research. This program also provides a solid foundation for further studies in the field of architecture, construction and management. It must be stressed that this is not a 3-year architectural technology program with business and other complementary studies added. It is a completely new program designed to meet a high-level need for which existing programs do not adequately prepare graduates. While admission requirements will be similar to those for architectural and business programs in Ontario universities, the program is not a classical architectural, engineering, or business program; it is a blend with a sharp focus on project and facility management. Academic teams will deliver the curriculum with the team leaders holding post-graduate academic credentials. All components will develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies required of project leaders and facility managers. Projects will be a principal enabling tool to deliver program content throughout every semester. The industry style projects will integrate creativity, technical expertise, mathematical analysis, scientific knowledge, business prowess, critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills. Work experience will prepare graduates for immediate effectiveness in the workplace. Graduates of this program will assume positions in such areas as architectural and managerial functions in the built environment, building automation, advanced design of facility and project management systems, persons safety and security, systems design, and environmental and energy conscious organizations. This applied degree program, with its focus on project and facility management, is unique in Ontario and responds to the particular needs of one of the most rapidly expanding fields in North America. Leading companies strongly support the program and will be providing scholarships and work placements for students, participating in the design and evaluation of student projects, donating funds for operational and capital needs, furnishing opportunities for applied research, and hiring program graduates. Such a program is long overdue. 5

10 Applied Degree Program: Architecture Project and Facility Management The College intends to admit 30 students per academic year until its first class graduates, after which it will raise admission numbers to accommodate 50 students per year. The nature of the delivery methodology requires a low student/faculty ratio. The students higher academic standing, the orientation block (Section 10.2), and the College s counselling support should ensure a low attrition rate. To compensate for any attrition, the College will consider applications from past graduates of engineering technology programs and experienced practitioners that meet the admission requirements for the new program. The School of Engineering Technology employs 70 highly educated and experienced faculty members, more than three-quarters of whom hold professional designations, master s and/or doctorate degrees. The College will capitalize on this dedicated faculty and add a complement of new faculty in congruence with the program needs (Section 8.5). Conestoga has a history of fiscal responsibility, and presently has cumulative and operating surpluses. The College has achieved a unique position through partnerships with industry. Over the past 5 years the private sector has donated in excess of $2.9 million cash and $9.5 million of equipment to the School of Engineering Technology. The College will continue on this path of entrepreneurship and seek support from various industrial partners for program start-up and on-going professional development costs (Section 8.9). It is fundamentally important to both the College and especially to the future graduates of this program that the credential be recognized both as a foundation for further study at the post-graduate level and as a point of entrance requirement for professional bodies. Existing articulation programs with universities illustrate that current diploma programs are highly regarded (Section 11.1). Having examined the Accreditation Board of Engineering Technology (ABET) standards for Applied Technology programs and International Facility Management Association (IFMA) standards, we have determined that our program meets or exceeds their requirements, and are confident that this Bachelor of Applied Technology degree will be one that receives high academic regard. The University of Waterloo has strongly endorsed this program noting in particular that the proposed curriculum is complementary to their program (Section 11.2). During a visit to Ferris State University in Michigan, we received enthusiastic support for the direction, content, and delivery methodology of this program. Similarly, Cornell University also reviewed the program and curriculum content and supports this proposal (Section 11.1). Extensive use was made of the IFMA standards and the consultative process with IFMA-accredited American university programs. Both the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) and Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) have shown keen interest and support for this program. Once the curriculum is developed, it is our intention to discuss course and credential recognition with a selection of universities in both Canada and the United States and these professional associations. As indicated in Section 8.2, the College has clearly demonstrated enthusiastic commitment to leading edge initiatives consistent with its mission and strategic directions (Strategic Plan , Section 13-A). The program is designed to build on the College s strengths and to further increase its value to the Ontario economy. Additionally, the KPI s (Section 8.1) are a clear barometer of the strengths of this College. This program is designed to build on the College s strengths and further increase its value to the region We are confident that with appropriate program weighting, higher than diploma-level tuition fees, and continued industry support we can deliver this program successfully. 6

11 Applied Degree Program: Architecture Project and Facility Management Tab 3 Program Synopsis 3.0 Synopsis of Proposed Program Title: Architecture Project and Facility Management Credential Nomenclature: Bachelor of Applied Technology B.A. Tech 3.1 Program Description This program offers studies of the built environment from a unique focal point of project and facility management. As defined by the IFMA official statement: it is The practice of coordination of the physical workplace with the people and the work of the organization, integrating the principles of business administration, architecture and behavioral and engineering sciences To achieve optimum results in the built environment an approach is required that integrates issues of design, maintenance and management over the life cycle. The delivery method of this four-year program is equally unique: it is offered in an integrated real life project-based environment complemented by two work-terms. Based on a strong foundation of architecture, construction and engineering principles the students will apply knowledge and skills of project and facility management. The process in the built environment involves eight critical phases: 1. Needs Analysis 2. Proposal developing general concepts and securing appropriate financing 3. Design Development generating design alternatives and selecting the most appropriate solution 4. Design preparing final design in collaboration with various consultants and preparing the design documents for selected alternative 5. Contract Documents preparing contract documents for the regulatory approval management of the project 6. Project realization construction relocation project management 7. Facility Management - maintaining the asset once the project is complete and making necessary changes over the life of the asset 8. Major Occupancy Change usage change including demolishing the asset at the end of its life We anticipate that the graduates of this proposed program will be involved in all the phases with a focused involvement in sixth, seventh and eighth phases and their role will be a comprehensive one of preparing documents, analyzing information, liaising with a range of consultants, clients and stakeholders, and generally managing projects and facilities for the built environment. 7

12 Applied Degree Program: Architecture Project and Facility Management Project and facility management professionals play a critical role in the construction industry. Not only do they have a technical understanding of the components of different facilities, they have the acumen and knowledge to bring an entire project together. In a rapidly changing economy, the built environment requires critical monitoring of usage and necessary adjustments to a facility s utilization. Frequently, these facilities go through a complete occupancy change. This can range from minor renovation to very major and complex ones caused by acquisitions and mergers. Management, re-design, repair and renovation of existing facilities are therefore critical elements of this professional s work. The architectural and engineering components will give a solid foundation for real-life product realization and management related to construction projects. Facility management encompasses the knowledge and skills required to co-ordinate the physical and environmental workplace with the people and the work of the organization. The business studies, as part of the complementary studies will include business principles, organizations and practices, economics and project management to enable the graduate to understand the nature of the organization and the global marketplace in which it operates. The remaining complementary studies component, which includes liberal arts, will engage students in social science disciplines and examination of contemporary world issues. There will be an opportunity for those interested to concentrate on history courses offered through a planned agreement between and the University of Waterloo (Section 11.1). Such studies will cultivate the ability to think ethically, critically and creatively. There will be a heavy emphasis on real-world projects throughout the curriculum. Individually and as part of teams, students will work on projects of increasing complexity that mirror real-world industry environments. The work term components of this program will integrate acquired knowledge, skills, and real-life experiences with a focus on the main theme of project and facility management. Each work term experience will address specific goals appropriate to the student s level in the program. The entire curriculum stresses effective oral, written and verbal communications, ethics, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, and leadership. Each semester has a theme of study and each semester and year builds upon the previous and thereby increases in complexity and depth. The foundation units are designed in an appropriate sequence prior to the application units. Developing the outcomes for the focus on facility management, the College has consulted IFMA. This is a highly regarded international professional association representing the field. This association has developed training standards and provides accreditation to facility management programs. Upon successful completion of an exam developed by this association, a candidate can receive the Certified Facility Manager (CFM) designation. In addition, the College visited Ferris State University and consulted Cornell University, both of whom offer accredited Facility Management Programs. has designed the competencies of this program based on the certification standards of IFMA. Program Learning Outcomes The program learning outcomes ensure that the graduate will be able to: 1. Demonstrate and apply an understanding of cultural values and architectural theories of function and form in the context of codes, regulations, and their significance to a built environment. 2. Apply and demonstrate the use of methods, materials, specifications, costing and theories of building construction in engineering design and construction, through lab and industrial-based projects. 8

13 Applied Degree Program: Architecture Project and Facility Management 3. Demonstrate an understanding of building systems including structural, heating, ventilation, airconditioning (HVAC), plumbing, electrical and automation, and work with appropriate persons to creatively implement and coordinate these systems in the design, construction, and project and facility management. 4. Collect, process, manage and manipulate empirical and non empirical research about human factors, environmental forces and technologies, and apply this towards efficient management, maintenance, occupancy change and renovation of built environment in an environmentally conscientious manner. 5. Demonstrate an understanding and application of mandatory functions in the management of architectural and construction projects, such as planning, organizing, staffing, directing, motivating, leading, monitoring, and controlling. 6. Integrate the principles of business administration, architecture and the behavioural and engineering science to cope and solve the multiple and complex problems and challenges of managing new and existing facilities, renovations and occupancy changes. 7. Communicate effectively and persuasively through oral, graphic, print and computer media in the preparation of reports, specifications, presentation and working documents, three-dimensional models and animations. 8. Adhere to professional, ethical and legal codes of practice and comply with industrial, labour and environmental legislation. 9. Apply concepts of human relations and organizational behaviour to establish and maintain effective working teams. 10. Demonstrate leadership skills while working with diverse teams. 11. Understand, value and respect cultural diversity in global, societal, economical, and environmental context. 12. Develop and activate plans for lifelong learning and professional development, and to maintain technological currency. In designing the program, the College is keenly aware that there are no accrediting bodies in Canada for programs of this type. As mentioned earlier, Cornell University and Ferris State University offer undergraduate programs that are similar to the proposed program and have agreed to be our benchmark institutions. Both have IFMA accredited programs and significant portions of their programs will be points of comparison for this new program. The Sequence of Curriculum map that follows illustrates the units of technical, projects, business, and other complementary courses that link directly to the program learning outcomes. Note that not all of the boxes are of equal time length but all the content is delivered Just-in-Time. The Work Term experience of this program will integrate acquired knowledge and skills with real life experiences with a focus on project and facility management. Each work term experience will address specific goals appropriate to the student s level in the program. Traditionally, projects have been used to demonstrate terminal competency. Upon completing a course, year or program, students are asked to integrate their acquired knowledge into a single all-encompassing project. By contrast, in this program, projects will be used as enabling tools throughout the program. Each semester will include industry-style projects, each of which will be carefully designed for the 'Just-in- Time' application and integration of knowledge and skills from a number of units of study, both current and previous. Next follows an example of a 3 rd year project in facility design and management demonstrating the principal advantages of a project-based learning strategy. Studies of Construction Materials, Methods, Structural and environmental systems and Building Automation are applied directly to the project resulting in the production of final design and contract documentation. Conveying the principal advantage of a projectbased, Just-in-Time learning whichever is needed to accomplish the task is planned, organized, and delivered to students in a manner that is directly supportive of the main learning outcomes. Section 10.2 describes in detail the project-based, Just-in-Time learning concept. 9

14 Applied Degree Program: Architecture Project and Facility Management 3.2 Admission Requirements Six Ontario Academic Credit (OAC) courses or the equivalent, including English I, Algebra & Geometry, Calculus, Chemistry and Physics. 3.3 Projected Cumulative Full-Time Enrolment Per Year Students Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year Year Year Year Total* Anticipated Start Date September

15 Applied Degree Program: Architecture Project and Facility Management Tab 4 Program Structure Requirement 4.1 Applied Degree Program Structure Applied Degree Structure September January May Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Year 1 On-campus studies On-campus studies Work Term (Optional) Year 2 On-campus studies On-campus studies Year 3 On-campus studies On-campus studies Paid Full-time Work Term Paid Full-time Work Term Year 4 On-campus studies On-campus studies Graduation Paid Full-time Consecutive Work Term Experience: 32 weeks (2 x 16 weeks) Students must successfully complete a minimum of two work term terms in order to graduate. One work term period of 16 weeks is optional. 11

16 Applied Degree Program: Architecture Project and Facility Management Tab 5 Standard 1 Applied Degree-Level Standard 5.0 Introduction The process of developing a new and innovative educational program in response to the changing needs of a dynamic market must parallel the process by which the industry leaders develop new and innovative products to satisfy the rapidly changing needs of their customers. This is especially true when the program in question is explicitly designed to educate and cultivate decision makers who will be responsible for the built environment inhabited and used by human beings. The College developed this applied degree program and its overview of curriculum in the following distinct phases. Firstly, the industry identified jobs or sets of functions for the program s graduates. This identification process led to the major focus on project and facility management as applied to the built environment. The program to achieve this focus includes, but is not limited to, the architectural, engineering, and managerial functions in the built environment, building automation, advanced design analysis of facility and project management systems, code and construction laws and regulations, persons safety and security, information technology applications, control systems and simulation, 3-D graphics and virtual reality software applications, life-cycle costing, occupancy change objectives, coordination and integration of consultants, quality assurance systems, applications software, systems design, and environmental and energy consciousness. 12

17 Applied Degree Program: Architecture Project and Facility Management Secondly, the body of information, the skills, the program learning outcomes, and expectations were then grouped to develop a focus of project and facility management. The themes of study are: architectural studies; engineering studies; environmental systems studies; code, program-specific skill sets in CAD/drafting, estimating, specifications, model building, generic skills; and finally business and other complementary studies including liberal arts. Thirdly, these broad themes of study were translated into unit learning outcomes over eight semesters. Many academic goals cut across all themes of study and will therefore be reinforced throughout the curriculum. These include emphasis on communications skills oral and written, ethics, teamwork, leadership studies, critical thinking, problem solving, applied theory in labs, and extensive work-term experiences in the industry. There will be a heavy emphasis on real-world projects throughout the curriculum. Students will work individually and in teams on projects of increasing complexity chosen to require them to apply their theoretical training in a practical context. The projects will be designed, managed and evaluated jointly by teams of faculty members and industry representatives through a jury process. These projects will be woven throughout the four year program so that students can be at school with faculty and industry both in the classroom and in the workplace. Fourthly, the College identified the level of academic preparation applicants will require to cope with the demands of the program. In essence, applicants will need to have an academic preparation comparable to that of students entering university programs in architecture, science, engineering and business. Applicants must have completed six Ontario Academic Credit (OAC) courses or the equivalent, including English I, Algebra & Geometry, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, and Computer Literacy. The College has also developed an orientation strategy to minimize the variation amongst the entering student body and any double cohort anomalies (Section 10.2). 13

18 Applied Degree Program: Architecture Project and Facility Management During the curriculum design development, the College consulted with the Applied Degree Program Advisory Council for review and validation of both the breadth and depth of the domain learning outcomes and the corresponding course segments to ensure the objectives for the program have been met. Also during the development process the College visited Ferris State University in April 2002, and reviewed and further developed the curriculum material with Associate Professor, Victoria Hardy, Head of the Facility Management program and Vice-Chair of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA). During this research visit, the College collected valuable information and developed important contacts. Ferris State has given strong support for this proposal and have assured continued involvement including sharing of curriculum, faculty, and student exchange (Section 11.1). In February 2002, a team from Conestoga College visited Sherbrooke University in Quebec where support was received for the project-based delivery methodology. These two universities, Ferris State and Sherbrooke, will be our benchmark institutions as we proceed with this applied degree program. The College has also established links with Cornell University and they have reviewed and endorsed the curriculum. A visit to Cornell is scheduled for May 2002, to further establish recognition for the program and discuss opportunities for graduate studies (Section 11.1). The University of Waterloo has also been supportive and helpful in the development of this proposal. They have noted (Section 11.2) that this proposed program is complementary to their offerings 14

19 Applied Degree Program: Architecture Project and Facility Management Tab Standard 2 6 Program Content Current and/or Pending Requirements and/or Standards There are no external regulatory/licensing bodies with jurisdiction over these programs Letters of Support from Regulatory/Licensing Body N/A Relative Professional, Accreditation or Organizational Requirements The proposed degree program does not have any specific professional and/or accreditation requirements under any current legislation. At an appropriate time during the maturity of the program, normally shortly before the first students graduate, accreditation will be sought from appropriate professional bodies/associations. The proposed program is in the sphere of interest of engineering groups, technology groups, architecture groups, and technical interest groups. Each of these groups has been evaluated in detail. Engineering In Canada, Engineering Degree accreditation falls under the purview of the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB). In this Canadian system there is currently no process in place for the accreditation of Applied Degree Programs. Additionally, this proposed program is designed at preprofessional degree level for the Architecture grouping and there is no current accreditation process in that field at that level. The College intends to pursue this and other avenues of program evaluation and accreditation at an appropriate time. Engineering Technology Degree and Engineering Degree programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in the United States. ABET has developed a well-proven accreditation model around applied degree programs, defining applied degree levels in two broad categories, Associate and Baccalaureate levels. In addition to these general degree level standards, ABET also reviews program related specific standards during the accreditation process. For research and comparison purposes, we have used the ABET template of standards for a detailed evaluation of the proposed applied degree program (Section 13-B). 15

20 Applied Degree Program: Architecture Project and Facility Management Technology The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) and the Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario (AATO) currently supports and provides registration to college technology graduates as a professional association. OACETT has been a vocal supporter of the degree initiative and it has provided full participation on the advisory committee for this program. Furthermore, it has also provided a letter of support, which is appended in Section of this proposal. The proposed program clearly exceeds OACETT standards at the technologist level however OACETT does not currently have a specific category for Applied Degree graduates. We will continue to monitor developments in the OACETT registration process for the potential registration of applied degree graduates as a specific category. Architecture The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) is the registering body for the architects in the province. Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) reviews architectural programs in Canada. Currently this organization does not have an accreditation template for the 4-year degree programs. We understand that the need for accreditation at this level is being recognized and we will monitor developments in the registration process. Professional Groups This applied degree program has been designed with a focus on Project Management and Facility Management. The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) is a well-respected technical interest group known the world over as the voice for this specialty. The IFMA curriculum was used extensively in the development of the program to date. IFMA does accredit fully developed programs at educational institutions and their accreditation of this program will be secured at the appropriate time Based on the foregoing assessment of potentially relevant accreditation and professional bodies, it is obvious that the existing, proven ABET standards are the most meaningful standards with which to asses the proposed program. The following is a general comparison of the proposed program against ABET criteria at the Applied Baccalaureate Technology level. This general comparison demonstrates that the program meets the criteria. ABET Standards Conestoga s Applied Degree Program I. General Criteria Section I.A. 1 Programs must have written goals Programs must have plans for continuous improvement. 6.0 and The program content should be applied in nature. 6.6 I.B. 1 Accreditable associate degree programs N/A 2 Accreditable baccalaureate programs N/A 16

21 Applied Degree Program: Architecture Project and Facility Management ABET Requirements Program Content 2.a Minimum Semester Hour Credits b Minimum Technological Courses c Minimum Basic Sciences and Mathematics Basic Science included in I.B.2.c 8 17 Mathematics included in I.B.2.c d Social Sciences & Humanities includes Electives Communication included in I.B.2.d Social Sciences and/or Humanities 8 18 included in I.B.2.d. 2.e Co-op Minimum part of total credit 8 Section Non-traditional program Project-based Learning I.C. I.D. CURRICULUM ELEMENTS 1 Technical Sciences Technical Specialties a. Technical Skills and Techniques b. Technical Design Courses Technical Electives Basic Sciences and Mathematics a. Allocations within the group above b Basic Sciences c Mathematics c(1) College Algebra c(2) Calculus in baccalaureate programs c(3) Study of the concepts of calculus in associate degrees N/A programs. 5 Communications, Humanities a. Computer Competency b. Social Sciences/Humanities Computer Competency Co-operative Education Experience Remedial Work 8.7 TECHNICAL CURRENCY Competent and inquisitive faculty 6.10, 7.0, 8.4 An active industrial advisory committee 6.1, 6.2 An adequately funded faculty development budget 8.0 Modern library collection 8.0 Procedures established and closely monitored to safeguard 8.0 against technical obsolescence 17

22 Applied Degree Program: Architecture Project and Facility Management ABET Standards Conestoga s Applied Degree Program I.E. I.F. ARRANGEMENT OF BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMS 1 Two plus two or a three plus one N/A 2 Upper-division program transfer Future Articulation 3 For those upper-division programs that continue the technical specialty Future Articulation 4 Interdisciplinary upper-division program N/A 5 Management Type Program N/A FACULTY 1 Basic credentials consist of three years of relevant industrial Yes experience and one of the following: 1.a. A Master s degree in engineering or engineering technology, Yes which is considered as the appropriate terminal degree 1.b. A Master s degree in a closely related field if the degree is Yes primarily analytical and the subject clearly appropriate, e.g., a degree in physics for certain areas of electronics. 1.c. Professional registration and a Master s degree Yes 1.d. For associate degree programs only, professional N/A registration. 2 Exceptional cases N/A 3 Technical faculty members not satisfying Paragraph 1. N/A 4 The number of faculty members N/A 4.a. Number of Faculty associate degree program N/A 4.b. Number of Faculty baccalaureate degree program 2 4.c. Number of Faculty upper-division only baccalaureate 2 degree program 4.d. Closely related programs sharing faculty members, facilities, 2 and courses 4.e. General N/A 5 Faculty Composition Yes 6 Faculty Lab Environment Yes 7 Department Head/Faculty Yes 8 The overall competence and effectiveness of Faculty Yes 9 Faculty currency Yes 10 Other N/A 18

23 Applied Degree Program: Architecture Project and Facility Management ABET Standards Conestoga s Applied Degree Program I.G. I.H. STUDENT BODY 1 Entrance requirements Institutional policies and procedures on credit for scholastic 6.9 work (including transfer credit), retention, probation, and graduation 3 Proper academic advising Up-to-date admissions and academic records College Infrastructure 5 Adequate placement services College Infrastructure ADMINISTRATION 1 Faculty Administration Relationship Collective Agreement 2 Administrative roles: N/A 3 Consultative process Yes 4 Program Coordinator/curriculum Yes I.I Satisfactory Employment: employer satisfaction with recent graduates, graduate satisfaction with employment, career mobility opportunities, appropriate starting salaries, and appropriate job titles. 8.0 I.J. INDUSTRIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE 1.a. An effective industrial advisory committee should: 1.a(1) Be broad-based Yes 1.a(2) Meet regularly Yes 1.a(3) Periodically review program offerings Yes 1.b. Industrial advisory committees should also be encouraged to: 1.b(1) Assist in the recruitment of a competent faculty and of Future potentially capable students 1.b(2) Assist in the placement of graduates Yes 1.b(3) Assist in obtaining financial aid and part-time employment Future for needy students 1.b(4) Assist in obtaining financial and material Yes 2 To be effective, advisory committees must be properly supported 6.1,

24 Applied Degree Program: Architecture Project and Facility Management I.K. FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND FACILITIES 1 Adequate financial and facility provisions Adequate facilities in classrooms and laboratories Applied labs Laboratory equipment and computers Equipment catalogues, professional magazines, journals, 8.0 and manuals of industrial processes and practices 6 Satisfactory secretarial/clerical support Personnel for repair and maintenance of laboratory 8.0 In the program development process, competency areas and performance covered on the Certified Facility Management exam were used. In addition to the courses listed below, the outcome objectives are covered through all of the project-based units. Following is a general comparison of the proposed program against IFMA Certification Exam Criteria (Section 13-C). IFMA CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION CRITERIA vs. PROPOSED PROGRAM Outcome Outcome Area Conestoga Units/Courses Operations & Maintenance Real Estate Human & Environmental Factors Oversee Acquisition, Installation, Operation, Maintenance and Disposition of Building Systems Manage the Maintenance of Building Structures and Permanent Interiors Oversee Acquisition, Installation, Operation, Maintenance and Disposal of Furniture and Equipment Oversee Acquisition, Installation, Operation, Maintenance and Disposition of Grounds and Exterior Elements Manage and Implement the Real Estate Master Planning Process Manage Real Estate Assets Develop and Implement Practices that Promote and Protect Health, Safety, Security, the Quality of Work Life, the Environment and Organizational Effectiveness Develop and Manage Emergency Preparedness Procedures Facility Planning and Management courses. Facility Planning and Management courses. Facility Planning and Management courses. Facility Planning and Management courses. Business and other Complementary studies Business and other Complementary studies Construction Law, Safety and Code. Emergency and Regulatory Studies and Planning. Human Health Ergonomics, Environment and Safety Construction Law, Safety and Code. Emergency and Regulatory Studies and Planning. Ergonomics, Environment and Safety 20

25 Applied Degree Program: Architecture Project and Facility Management Planning & Project Management Develop Facility Plans Plan and Manage all Phases of Projects Manage Programming and Design Project Management and Contract Administration Courses. Project Management and Contract Administration Courses. Project Management and Contract Administration Courses. Facility Function Manage Construction and Relocations Plan and Organize the Facility Function Manage Personnel Assigned to the Facility Function Administer the Facility Function Project Management and Contract Administration Courses. Facility Operations and Maintenance and Utility Management courses. Facility Operations and Maintenance and Utility Management courses. Facility Operations and Maintenance and Utility Management courses. Manage the Delivery of Facility Services Facility Operations and Maintenance and Utility Management courses. Finance Manage the Finances of the Facility Function Financial Management and Business Economics courses. Quality Assessment & Innovation Manage the Process of Assessing the Quality of Services and the Facility's Effectiveness Manage the Benchmarking Process Manage Audit Activities Manage Developmental Efforts of Facility Services to Make Innovative Improvements in Facilities and Facility Services Communication Communicate Effectively Facility Planning and Management Courses, Business and other Complementary studies Facility Planning and Management Courses, Business and other Complementary studies Facility Planning and Management Courses and Complementary studies Facility Planning and Management Courses, Business and other Complementary studies Facility Planning and Management Courses, Business and other Complementary studies 21

26 Applied Degree Program: Architecture Project and Facility Management Letters of Support from Professional/Accreditation or Other Organizations Requirements/Standards OACETT and OAA are the professional association currently representing technicians and technologists. They have given their strong endorsement for this new applied degree program. 22

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30 Applied Degree Program: Architecture Project and Facility Management 6.5 Program Level Learning Outcomes Program Level Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate an understanding of cultural values and theories of architectural functions and forms in context of codes, regulations, and their significance to a man-made environment by applying them to solve problems. 2. Apply methods, materials, specifications, costing and theories of building construction and demonstrate their use in the engineering design and construction, through lab and industrial based projects. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the building systems including structural, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and automation, and work with appropriate persons to creatively implement and coordinate these systems in the design, construction, and project and facility management. Conestoga Course(s) or Course Segments that Contribute to this outcome Building Code I & II Construction Law, Safety and Code Design and Documentation I, III, V & VII Construction Materials and Methods I & II Survey and Site Planning Estimating and Specifications I & II Construction Materials and Methods I & II Survey and Site Planning Applied Mathematics I & II Building Sciences and Statics Design and Documentation II, IV, VI & VIII Building Systems I, II, & III Structural Systems I & II Project Management I, II & III Facility Planning and Management I, II, & III Design and Documentation II, IV, VI & VIII Municipal Services Urban and Regional Planning Computer Aided Facility management 4. Collect, process, manage and manipulate empirical and non empirical research about human factors, environmental forces and technologies, and apply this towards efficient management, maintenance, occupancy change and renovation of built environment in an environmentally conscientious manner. 5. Demonstrate understanding and application of primary functions mandatory in the management of architectural and construction projects, such as planning, organizing, staffing, directing, motivating, leading, monitoring, and controlling. 6. Integrate the principles of business administration, architecture and the Construction Materials and Methods II Construction Law, Safety and Code Structural Systems II Building Systems III Project Management II Facility Operations and Maintenance Utility Management Design and Documentation V & VI Emergency and Regulatory studies and Planning Project Management I & II Contract Administration Financial Management Contract administration Business Economics Business and other Complementary courses Business Organizations, Their Forms, Operations and Responsibilities Facility Planning and Management I, II, & III Contract Administration 26