(From the website: http://www.abet.org)
ABET accreditation assures confidence that a collegiate program has met standards essential to prepare graduates to enter critical STEM fields in the global workforce. Graduates from an ABET-accredited program have a solid educational foundation and are capable of leading the way in innovation, emerging technologies, and in anticipating the welfare and safety needs of the public.
The Construction Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.
Graduates will demonstrate strong leadership, management, communication, and teamwork skills while applying their acquired knowledge of mathematics, engineering and technology to identify, analyze, and solve problems pertaining to construction projects. These capabilities will be demonstrated as follows:
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The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in construction management is a candidate for accreditation by the American Council for Construction Education (www.acce-hq.org), (300 Decker Drive, Suite 330, Irving, Texas 75062; 972-600-8800)
The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Construction Management program is to cultivate future leaders in the ever-growing construction industry by fostering an innovative and comprehensive learning environment that promotes technical excellence, ethical integrity, leadership skills, and a lifelong learning commitment in our graduates.
Goal:
The goal of the Construction Management program is to provide students with a comprehensive
education that prepares them for successful careers as construction professionals
capable of managing complex construction projects effectively, ethically, and sustainably.
Strategy:
The program emphasizes hands-on learning, industry-relevant coursework, and practical
experience to develop students' technical proficiency, leadership skills, and commitment
to excellence in construction management.
Equip and prepare graduates of the program to meet the evolving needs and adapt to the dynamic nature of the construction industry, contribute positively to their communities, and pursue lifelong learning and professional development opportunities in construction management and related fields.
The Construction Management program objectives are as follows:
Objective 1:
Graduates of the program will demonstrate the capacity to manage complex construction
projects including the bidding, contracting, and implementation phase as member of
a management position in the construction industry.
Key Performance Measure: Supervisory feedback from job supervisors and/or Employer
Survey
Target: 70% of the respondents will rate graduate satisfactory or above by the employer/supervisor
– rated as a 3 on 1 to 5 in the Likert Scale.
Key Performance Measure: Project submission from senior project – CNET0 4795
Target: 70% of graduating students will receive a rating of 80/100 or above in their
senior project report/packet.
Objective 2:
Graduates will demonstrate technical competence in the tools and processes required
in the construction field to perform field operations and management.
Key Performance Measure: Supervisory feedback from job supervisors and/or Employer
Survey
Target: 70% of the respondents will rate graduate satisfactory or above by the employer/supervisor
– rated as a 3 on 1 to 5 in the Likert Scale.
Objective 3:
Graduates will demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively both orally and written
in a professional environment.
Key Performance Measure: Project presentation and report from senior design course
– CNET 4795 Capstone project
Target: 70% of graduating students will receive a rating of 80/100 or above in their
capstone project report/presentation.
Objective 4:
Graduates and faculty members will demonstrate continued growth in professional knowledge,
lifelong learning and service to profession, industry, and community.
Key Performance Measures: Professional organization of graduate involvement
Target: 70% of graduates in the program are members of professional organizations.
Key Performance Measures: Faculty or Professional Development
Target: 70% of Faculty Members have at least 3 Faculty or Professional Development
per year related to field of expertise.
Key Performance Measures: Professional Committee Members
Target: 70% of Faculty Members are involved as committee or advisory member of Professional
Organization.
Objective 5:
Graduates will achieve recognition and/or compensation consistent with their educational
achievements.
Key Performance Measure: Employment
Target: 70% of graduates receive an offer before or after 3 months after graduation.
View the construction management program quality improvement plan (pdf).
The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in mechanical and energy engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET (www.abet.org), (415 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201; 410-347-7700)
The educational objectives of the Mechanical & Energy Engineering program are to produce graduates who will:
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The Mechanical Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.
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