SPSU Construction
Management Department
Program
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Students:
Prepare students for professional
construction leadership positions with a sense of ethical and environmental
responsibility and also for advanced degree programs.
Curriculum:
Encourage our faculty to be well informed and conversant on industry issues.
Program
Position the size and offerings of the program to serve the
growing needs of industry and an expanding national and international student
population.
Context
Be a positive force in the construction industry and the
community through collaboration with other institutions and participation in
professional and community organizations.
Add to the body of construction management knowledge through
scholarly research and publications.
Support the strategic and academic direction of Southern
Polytechnic State University.
Program Educational Objectives
1. Students- meet the educational needs and
prepare them for the construction industry career needs.
A. The ability to hold progressively more responsible
positions in the construction related fields.
B. Engage in life-long learning.
C. Communicate effectively as a construction management
professional with team members and higher management.
D. Work effectively as a team member, weather as a participant
or as a leader.
E. Demonstrate ethical behavior as a professional in
construction related fields with sensitivity to the impact of construction work
to the environment and the society.
F. Pursue and successfully complete an advanced degree if
desired.
2. Curriculum- maintain a challenging curriculum
that is consistent with national standards and regional industrial needs.
A. Maintain a curriculum that is consistent with
national recommended standards (ACM)
B. Maintain an up-to-date curriculum by taking
into account significant changes within the discipline and regional needs.
C. Encourage faculty to be well informed
and conversant on industry issues.
D. Position
the size and offerings of the program to serve the growing needs of industry and
an expanding national and international student population.
E. Be a positive force in the
construction industry and the community through collaboration with other
institutions and participation in professional and community organizations.
F. Add to the body of construction
management knowledge through scholarly research and publications.
G. Support the strategic and academic direction of Southern Polytechnic State University.
Undergraduate Program Educational Outcomes
Each graduate of the construction management undergraduate program should be able to:
1. Estimate construction project implementation costs.
2.
Produce construction project implementation
schedules.
3.
Carry-out construction project management related
tasks.
4.
Demonstrate people skills to function as a team
player.
5.
Demonstrate communication ability with
construction project team members.
6.
Demonstrate capability to pursue advanced degree
programs.
7.
Analyze process materials and methods of
construction from an ethical, social and environmental responsible perspective.
Under Graduate Program Assessment Methods
Graduate Program Educational Outcomes
Each graduate of the construction management graduate program should be able to:
1. Prepare bids and estimates for construction projects.
2. Prepare construction schedule and manage project risks.
3. Carry-out project management related tasks.
4. Conduct research and disseminate findings through publications.
5. Pursue advanced degree programs.
Graduate Program Assessment Methods
Assessment Table
|
Assessment
Method |
Frequency
of Assessment |
Data
Collected Media |
How
Collected |
From Whom
Collected |
Responsible
for Collection |
Who
Evaluates Data |
Frequency
of Evaluation |
|
Industry Evaluation |
Twice
a year |
Assessments’
Reports |
In
paper |
Ind.
panel members |
Capstone
Course Instructor |
Dept.
Chair |
Once
per year |
|
Exit Interviews |
Once
per year |
Response
to Interview Questions |
Verbal |
Capstone
Seniors |
Dept.
Chair |
Dept
Chair |
Once
per year |
|
Once
every three year |
Surveys |
Paper |
Employers
of CM graduates |
Graduate
Faculty |
Graduate
Faculty |
Once
every three year |
|
|
Once
every three year |
Surveys |
Paper
|
CM Alumni |
Graduate
Faculty |
Graduate
Faculty |
Once
every three year |
|
|
Capstone Project |
Twice
a year |
Faculty
Assessment Reports |
Paper
and Verbal |
Faculty |
Capstone
Course Instructor |
Dept
Chair |
Once
per year |
Construction Management Goals AY 2007
Construction Management Goals AY 2008
Construction Management Goals AY 2009
Construction Management Program Mission
Construction Management Department
Graduate Program Assessment Methods
Assessment Table
|
Assessment
Method |
Frequency
of Assessment |
Data
Collected Media |
How
Collected |
From Whom
Collected |
Responsible
for Collection |
Who
Evaluates Data |
Frequency
of Evaluation |
|
Dept.
Level Outcomes |
Once
per year |
Personal
Interviews |
Response
To Interview Questions |
Students |
Dept.
Chair |
Dept.
Chair |
Once
per year |
|
Course Evaluations |
Once
per year |
SIR
Assessments’ reports |
Forms |
Students |
Course
Instructor |
Education
Testing Service |
Once
per year |
|
Once
every three years |
Surveys |
Paper |
Employers
of CM graduates |
Graduate
Faculty |
Graduate
Faculty |
Once
every three years |
Graduate Program Assessment Outcomes