2010-11 assessment report

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Michigan Technological University

School of Technology

Construction Management

Assessment Report

2010-11 Academic Year


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Table of Contents

Construction Management Continuous Improvement Plan . 3

Program Quality and Outcome Assessment for Mission and Goals Statement. 4

Program Educational Objectives 10

Program Outcomes 10

Table 1 Relationship Between Program Outcomes and

Program Educational Objectives

PEO/PO Relationships .. 11

Assessment Tools 12

Table 2 Summary of Assessment ToolsTable 3 Program Outcomes and Course Assessment

Program Educational Objectives Assessment Process 14

Table 4 Assessed Program Educational Objectives

Program Outcomes Assessment Process ... 19

Table 5 Assessed Program Outcomes

Appendix A: Program Education Objectives Assessment Results 29

Table A.1 Job Placement Results

Tables A.2, A.3, A.4 Alumni Survey Results

Tables A.5, A.6 Employer Survey Results

Table A.7 IAB Discussion and Recommendations

Appendix B: Program Outcomes Assessment Results .. 35

Table B.1 Student Rating of InstructionTable B.2, B.3 Graduate Exit Interviews

Appendix C: List of Continuous Improvement Activities 41

Appendix D: MTU Rating of Instruction Instrument 42

Appendix E: MTU Preliminary Course/Instructor Evaluation Instrument 44


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Construction Management Program Continuous Improvement Plan

The purpose of the CMG Continuous Improvement Plan is to have a well-documented process forassessing and evaluating the extent to which program and curriculum improvement is being achieved.Improvement is measured using Goals and Objectives that have been established according to the MissionStatement for the Construction Management Program. The Mission Statement, Goals, and Objectives aresimilar for all programs within the School of Technology as these were established according to theMichigan Tech University Strategic Plan.

The Continuous Improvement Plan requires evaluation of performance for specific goals and objectivesthat are outlined in the Mission and Goals statement (see next page). Included in the plan is an OutcomesAssessment Program to measure the performance of students and graduates with regard to specificProgram Educational Objectives (PEOs) and Program Outcomes (POs).

The PEOs describe the attributes that we aspire for our graduates to attain within the first several yearsfollowing graduation from Michigan Tech. The assessment tools used to measure achievement of theseattributes include survey results conducted by the University Career Center, alumni surveys, employersurveys, and input from our Industrial Advisory Board.

The POs describe the student outcomes that we expect our CMG students to achieve by the time they

graduate from Michigan Tech. These outcomes are evaluated using course assessment, studentevaluations, senior exit surveys, and senior project evaluations.

The process and the most recent results (2010-11) are described in detail in this report.


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Michigan Technological University School of Technology, Construction Management

Mission Statement:

The mission of the MTU Construction Management program is to provide a quality and current educationthat will prepare students for professional careers in the construction industry. Students will beemployable upon graduation and be prepared to grow professionally and be productive citizens in a globalsociety.

Goals: (Update for 2010-11 Academic year)

1. Attract and support world-class and diverse faculty, staff, and students.

1.1. Provide an outstanding work environment and support for faculty and staff.Metric: Benchmark salary and compensation package.

1.2. Attract a bright, motivated, and diverse student body.Metrics: - Target average GPA of 2.75 and ACT of 22 for incoming students.

- Percent ethnicity and gender of students.

1.3. Provide exceptional facilities and an aesthetically pleasing environment.Metric: Optimize use of resources, labs, and equipment.

1.4. Enhance learning, discovery, and engagement by continually upgrading the faculty and staff.Metric: Add one additional FTE faculty member by Fall 2013.

2. Deliver a distinctive and rigorous learning experience to prepare graduates for careers in the

construction field and professional growth.

2.1 Provide dynamic experiential learning that integrates instruction, teamwork, and projects inundergraduate courses.

Metric: Outcomes Assessment Program.

2.2. Promote and encourage student engagement, learning, and civic responsibility.Metric: Extracurricular opportunities and organizations such as NAHB, ASC, ETEC, andothers.

2.3. Achieve ACCE accreditation by July 2013.Metric: ACCE accreditation.

3. Maintain and expand the program to enhance the CMG faculty performance in learning,

discovery, and engagement.

3.1. Encourage and support faculty engagement in industry and/or other professional developmentactivities annually.Metric: Industrial activities, research involvement, publications and other.

3.2. Promote technological education, economic development, and innovations regionally andnationally.

Metric: Industry relations, committee participation, speaking engagements, and otheroutreach efforts.


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Goal 1: Attract and support world-class and diverse faculty, staff, and students.

Objective 1.1: Provide an outstanding work environment and support for faculty and staff.

Measurement: Benchmark salary and compensation package for construction management positions at

other universities (Michigan State University, Ferris State University, Eastern Michigan University, etc.).

Outcome from Analysis: This has not been done yet.

Action Taken or To Be Taken: Conduct survey of other universities.

Disposition: Carry forward to 2011-12.

Objective 1.2: Attract a bright, motivated, and diverse student body.

Measurement: Determine average GPA (target 2.75) and ACT (target 22) scores of incoming freshmen

students. Also, determine gender and ethnicity information (targets not established).

Outcome from Analysis: Data for incoming CMG freshmen for Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 (total of 6):Average GPA = 3.32Average ACT (composite) = 24.5Female students = 16%Percentage of Non-White = 16 %

Action Taken or To Be Taken:

1. The goal was met satisfactorily with regard to the numerical data above, but the concern isthe total number of new students. The CMG program needs to improve total enrollmentwhile maintaining the above standards.



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Goal 1: Attract and support world-class and diverse faculty, staff, and students.

Objective 1.3: Provide exceptional facilities and an aesthetically pleasing environment.

Measurement: Optimize use of resources, labs, and equipment.

Outcome from Analysis:

1. Computer labs in the School of Technology have all been upgraded to state of the art withequipment and software. The rooms all have new furniture and carpeting.

2. Most classrooms have computers and3. The materials testing labs are shared with the Civil Engineering department and all have

current testing equipment and adequate facilities.

This is a recurring objective and the goal was achieved as much as possible for this year.

Action Taken or To Be Taken:

1. Continue to upgrade classrooms and computer labs as needed.2. Continue to replace and upgrade lab testing equipment as needed.3. Long term goal is to have a Construction Management Laboratory to consolidate the lab

needs for materials testing, construction methods, and building utility systems.


Objective 1.4: Enhance learning, discovery, and engagement by continually upgrading the faculty

and staff.

Measurement: Add one additional FTE faculty member by Fall 2012.

Outcome from Analysis: This has not been done.

Action Taken or To Be Taken: Hire an additional faculty member.



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Goal 2: Deliver a distinctive and rigorous learning experience to prepare graduates for careers in

the construction field and professional growth.

Objective 2.1: Provide dynamic experiential learning that integrates instruction, teamwork, and

projects in undergraduate courses.

Measurement: Develop and implement an Outcomes Assessment Program with specific ProgramEducational Objectives and student Program Outcomes. The assessment program shall include evaluationof specific course objectives, graduate exit surveys, alumni surveys, and input from an IndustrialAdvisory Board.

Outcome from Analysis: The Outcomes Assessment Program has been set up and specific ProgramEducational Objectives (PEOs) and Program Outcomes (POs) have been established. An initialAssessment Report was completed. The assessment included course evaluation by the instructor usingspecific measurements of student performance, student evaluations, graduate surveys, alumni surveys(first time), employer surveys (first time), and input from the Industrial Advisory Board (IAB). In somecases, the assessment was incomplete, but it is expected that this will be completed for every course in

2011-12.

This is a recurring objective and the goal was partially achieved for this year.

Action Taken or To Be Taken: Continue to implement the Outcomes Assessment Program andcomplete the assessment for every course used to measure the PEOs and the POs.


Objective 2.2: Promote and encourage student engagement, learning, and civic responsibility.

Measurement: Encourage extracurricular activities and student participation in organizations such asNational Home Builders (NAHB), Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) bid competition,engineering enterprise (ETEC), and others.


14 Students involved in NAHB. 6 Students participated in the regional ASC bid competition. 10 students participated in the ETEC enterprise. 45 students enrolled in the CMG program during the 2010-11 academic year.

This is a recurring objective and we consider this to be a moderately successful year.

Action Taken or To Be Taken: Continue to promote these extracurricular activities for CMG students.



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Goal 2: Deliver a distinctive and rigorous learning experience to prepare graduates for careers in

the construction field and professional growth.

Objective 2.3: Achieve ACCE accreditation by July 2013.

Measurement: Achieve ACCE accreditation.

Outcome from Analysis: This has not been accomplished yet, but progress has been made. In January2011, the program was approved for Candidate Status with a Full Self Study.

Action Taken or To Be Taken: Complete and submit the Full Self Study report to the ACCE (targetcompletion date is May 2012).



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Goal 3: Maintain and expand the program to enhance the CMG faculty performance in learning,

discovery, and engagement.

Objective 3.1: Encourage and support faculty engagement in industry and/or other professional

development activities annually.

Measurement: Assess faculty engagement, research, and professional development activities.


This is a recurring objective and the goal is considered to be achieved for this academic year.

Action Taken or To Be Taken: Continue to encourage and support faculty development activities.


Objective 3.2: Promote technological education, economic development, and innovationsregionally and nationally.

Measurement: Faculty relations with industry, professional organizations, speaking engagements, andother outreach efforts.

Outcome from Analysis:This is a recurring objective and is considered to be moderately successful for this academic year.

Action Taken or To Be Taken: Continue outreach efforts to promote technological education.



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Construction Management, MTU

Program Educational Objectives

Construction is a very diversified industry and among the leaders in this vast enterprise is the professionalconstructor or construction manager. A construction manager has the skills and knowledge, acquiredthrough education and experience, to participate in the planning, design, and construction of a projectfrom inception to completion for the purpose of controlling time, cost, and quality. The Program

Educational Objectives (PEOs) listed below describe the attributes that we aspire for our graduates topossess during the first several years following graduation:

PEO 1 Graduates will be well prepared for their first position in the construction managementfield.

PEO 2 Graduates will have an understanding of construction science topics as needed for theirposition.

PEO 3 Graduates will have an understanding of project management tasks including estimating,planning and scheduling, construction law, project safety, and other administrativeprocedures.

PEO 4 Graduates will have the communication skills to work effectively as part of a team.PEO 5 Graduates will show a commitment to continuous improvement and life long learning by

participating in professional societies, pursuing professional certifications, attendingseminars or graduate studies.

Program Outcomes

In order to achieve the above educational objectives, we expect our students to obtain the followingProgram Outcomes (POs) by the time that they graduate with their baccalaureate degree:

PO 1 An understanding of basic structural design theory for structural steel, timber, and reinforcedconcrete.

PO 2 An awareness of the basic civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems that areincorporated in a building project.

PO 3 An awareness of building codes and standards.PO 4 Ability to use computer applications and construction graphics.PO 5 An understanding of construction methods and materials including standards, testing, and

acceptance procedures.

PO 6 An understanding of quantity take-off and cost estimating procedures.PO 7 An understanding of project planning and scheduling.PO 8 An understanding of construction accounting and finance and bidding procedures.PO 9 An understanding of project management, construction contracts, ethical and legal considerations.PO 10 An awareness of project safety requirements.

PO 11 An ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.PO 12 An ability to function effectively as part of a project team.

(May 2011 JPD)


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Relationship between CMG Program Education Objectives (PEOs) and Program Outcomes (POs):

Table 1: Relationship Between Program Outcomes and Program Educational Objectives

Program Outcomes POs

Program Educational

Objectives

1 2 3 4 5

1An understanding of basic structural design theory for structural steel,timber, and reinforced concrete.

X

2An awareness of the basic civil, structural, mechanical, and electricalsystems that are incorporated in a building project.

X

3 An awareness of building codes and standards. X

4 An ability to use computer applications and construction graphics. X

5 An understanding of construction methods and materials includingstandards, testing, and acceptance procedures.

X

6 An understanding of quantity take-off and cost estimating procedures. X X

7 An understanding of project planning and scheduling. X X

8An understanding of construction accounting and finance andbidding procedures.

X X

9 An understanding of project management, construction contracts,ethical and legal considerations. X X X

10 An awareness of project safety requirements. X X

11 An ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written. X

12 An ability to function effectively as part of a project team. X


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Assessment Tools

The following table shows a summary of the various tools used to collect data in order to assess ourProgram Outcomes and program Educational Objectives. The table also identifies the items that areassessed by each tool and the frequency of assessment. A brief description of each tool is providedbelow.

Table 2: Summary of Assessment Tools

Assessment ToolResponsible for

Data Collection/AnalysisFrequency

PO

Course Assessment Faculty Semester

Student Rating of InstructionCenter for Teaching,

Learning, andFaculty Development

Semester(All Courses)

Senior Exit Survey SOT Staff Semester

Senior Project Evaluation Faculty Annually

PEO

Job Placement University Career Center Semester

Alumni Survey SOT Staff Triennially

Employer Survey SOT Staff Triennially

Input from Industrial Advisory Board Faculty Annually

Program Outcome Assessment Tools:

Course Assessment

All faculty members are required to conduct individual course assessments during each semester. Datagathered during this process is used to make adjustments and improve the student learning experience.The course improvements are summarized each year in a Summary of Program Improvements document.The achievement standard is that 70% of the students perform at a level of 70% or better for each of thecourse competencies, which are linked to the program outcomes. Examples of assessment methods usedare: homework assignments, labs, lab reports, quizzes, exams, performance projects, and the fourth weekPreliminary Evaluation Form that is completed by the students.

Student Rating of Instruction

A standard university instrument administered by the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Faculty

Development is used to obtain student feedback regarding instructor performance in the classroom.A sample form is attached as Appendix D.


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Senior Project Evaluation

This comprises the student performance (student teams) on the senior capstone project (ProjectSimulation) as measured by various examiners. The examiners attended the project presentations at theend of the semester and assessed the team performance using a level ranking. The examiners may includeCMG faculty members and/or construction industry professionals.

Senior Exit Survey

Each semester, the graduating students complete a Senior Exit Survey, which is a written questionnaireconcerning the Program Outcomes and other pertinent information about their educational experience.The student feedback data is used to identify trends in either the positive or negative direction.

The table below shows the relationship between the Program Outcomes and the construction managementcourse(s) that are used to assess achievement of these outcomes.

Table 3: Program Outcomes and Course Assessment

Program

OutcomeCMG Course

PO 1 CMG 2120, CMG 3250

PO 2 CMG 2110, CMG 2140

PO 3 CMG 3250, CMG 4900

PO 4 CMG 3200, CMG 3265, CMG 4120, CMG 4900

PO 5 CMG 1140, CMG 2140

PO 6 CMG 2265, CMG 3265

PO 7 CMG 4120

PO 8 CMG 4300

PO 9 CMG 4200, CMG 4210

PO 10 CMG 4400

PO 11 All CMG courses

PO 12 All CMG courses


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Program Educational Objectives Assessment Tools:

The target outcomes impact the CMG program curriculum in areas related to basic and advancedConstruction Management skills. Table 2 shows all the assessment tools that were used for the PEOs.

Job Placement Data

Data from the Career Office on our graduates job placement reflects the success of our graduates in

securing a job in a related field.

Alumni Survey

This is a written questionnaire which our alumni are asked to complete. Data will be collected everythree years. The data will be analyzed and used in continuous improvement. A sample copy of thesurvey is in Appendix E.

Employer Survey

The Employer Survey is a written questionnaire which is sent to employers of our CMG graduates. Datawill be collected every three years. Results of data analysis will be used to enhance and strengthen our

program. A sample copy of the survey is in Appendix E.

Input from Industrial Advisory Board (IAB)

The CMG Industrial Advisory Board assists the CMG program in keeping our program current andrelevant. Input from the IAB is collected every year and is considered in making continuousimprovements to the program.

Program Educational Objectives Assessment Process

Table 4 shows the assessment tools used and the recent achievement standard (Academic Year 2010-11)for each of the Program Educational Objectives (PEOs).


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Table 4: Assessed Program Educational Objectives

PROGRAM

EDUCATIONAL

OBJECTIVE

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA RESULTSUSE OF

RESULTS

1. PEO1:Graduates will be well

prepared for their firstposition in theconstructionmanagement field.

1a. 70% of CMG graduates arecurrently employed in a degree

related job as reported by theuniversity job placement data.

1a. 100% reportinghad a job. 82% of

total had a job.

1a. The goal wasmet.

1b. 70% of the CMG Alumniresponding to the Alumni Surveywill indicate they rate the overallquality of their CMG educationalexperience as good or better.(Survey Question #1)

1b. 70% of the CMGAlumni respondingrated the quality asgood or better(Avg rating = 4.1/5.0)

1b. The goal wasmet. Continue tomonitor and strivefor improvement.

1c. 70% of CMG Alumniresponding to the Alumni Surveywill indicate they are: 1) currentlyemployed in a position directly

related to their education, 2) haveaccepted a job offer for a positiondirectly related to their education,3) have at one time worked in aposition directly related to theireducation since graduation, or4) are currently pursuing anadditional college degree.

1c. 90% of the CMGAlumni respondingindicate they arecurrently employed,

and 10% indicatethey are pursuing agraduate degree.

1c. The goal wasmet. Continue tomonitor on futuresurveys.

1d. 70% of Employers respondingto the Employer Survey willindicate they rate the overallquality of their CMG employees

educational preparation fromMTU as good or better.(Survey Question #1)

1d. 100% ofEmployersresponding rated thequality as good or

better(Avg rating = 4.5/5.0)Only 4 responses

received (3%

response rate). Also,

1 Employer

indicated that they

also hire Civil Engr.

Graduates, so they

based their responses

on both CMG and CE

1d. The goal wasmet. However, wemust:a) significantly

improve theresponse rate andb) gather feedbackon only CMGgraduates.This is true for allof the Employerfeedback received,nevertheless, wewill consider theresults.

1e. The CMG Industrial AdvisoryBoard will meet at least annuallyto review and provide feedback toimprove the quality of the programand preparation of our graduates.

1e. The CMG IABmet this academicyear on April 15,2011.

1e. See the IABmeeting minutesand Appendix A,Table A.7.


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2. PEO2:Graduates will have anunderstanding ofconstruction sciencetopics as needed fortheir position.

2a. On the Alumni and EmployerSurveys, one or more abilities arelisted which reflect this objective.Alumni are asked to rate theirability and understanding asgained from their MTU education.The scale is:

5 Very Satisfied

4 Satisfied

3 Neutral

2 Dissatisfied

1 Very Dissatisfied

For each ability relevant to thisObjective, the weighted average ofresponses will be at least 3.50.

2a.Survey Question #2:An understanding ofbasic structuraldesign theory forsteel, timber, concreteand masonry as

needed in your work.Weighted Average =

4.30 (Alumni)

Weighted Average =

4.50 (Employer)

Survey Question #4:Ability to utilizecomputerapplications andcomputer graphics asneeded in your work.

Weighted Average =3.90 (Alumni)

Weighted Average =

4.80 (Employer)

Survey Question #5:Ability to understandmaterials standardsand testing andacceptanceprocedures in yourwork.


Weighted Average =

4.50 (Employer)

Alumni Survey

10 responses (54)

19% response rate.

Employer Survey

4 Responses (138)

3% response rate.

2a. The goal wasmet. Continue tomonitor and strivefor improvement.Also, we mustimprove theEmployer response

rate and emphasizeonly CMGgraduates.


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3. PEO3:Graduates will have anunderstanding ofproject managementtasks includingestimating, planningand scheduling,

construction law,project safety, andother administrativeprocedures.


5 Very Satisfied

4 Satisfied

3 Neutral

2 Dissatisfied

1 Very Dissatisfied


3a.Survey Question #6Ability to performquantity take-off andcost estimating tasksin your work.

Weighted Average =

4.50 (Alumni)Weighted Average =

4.80 (Employer)

Survey Question #7Ability to performproject planning andscheduling tasks inyour work.

Weighted Average =

3.80 (Alumni)

Weighted Average =

4.80 (Employer)

Survey Question #8An understanding ofconstructioncontracts, accounting,and bid procedures inyour work.

Weighted Average =

3.40 (Alumni)

Weighted Average =4.00 (Employer)

Survey Question #9An understanding ofproject management,contracts, and legalobligations in yourwork.

Weighted Average =


4.00 (Employer)

Survey Question #10An awareness ofproject safety reqtsin your work.

Weighted Average =

4.00 (Alumni)

Weighted Average =

4.50 (Employer)

3a. The goal wasmet, except for aslightly lowerrating for SurveyQuestion #8 (withregard toconstruction

contracts,accounting, and bidprocedures).Need to emphasizemore in somecourses(CMG 3265, 4200,and 4300). Onerecent action takenwas to make CMG4200 a Requiredcourse, rather than

an Elective.


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4. PEO4:Graduates will have thecommunication skillsto work effectively aspart of a team.


5 Very Satisfied

4 Satisfied

3 Neutral

2 Dissatisfied

1 Very Dissatisfied


4a.Survey Question #11Ability to assumepositions ofleadership withinyour respectiveorganization.


Weighted Average =

4.03 (Employer)

Survey Question #12Ability to workeffectively as amember of a multi-discipline projectteam.

Weighted Average =


4.80 (Employer)

Survey Question #13Ability to effectivelyarticulate ideas inboth written and oralcommunications.

Weighted Average =

3.80 (Alumni)

Weighted Average =

4.80 (Employer)

4a. The goal wasmet. Continue tomonitor and strivefor improvement.

5. PEO5:Graduates will show acommitment tocontinuousimprovement and life-long learning byparticipating inprofessional societies,pursuing professionalcertifications, attending

seminars or graduatestudies.


5 Very Satisfied

4 Satisfied

3 Neutral2 Dissatisfied

1 Very Dissatisfied


5a.Survey Question #14Ability to understandand exhibitprofessional, ethical,and socialresponsibility in yourpursuit of a career inthe constructionindustry.


Weighted Average =

4.80 (Employer)

5a. The goal wasmet. Continue tomonitor and strivefor improvement.


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5a.Survey Question #15Awareness of thevalue of continuousimprovement, with afocus on quality and acommitment to life-

long learning.Weighted Average =

3.80 (Alumni)

Weighted Average =

4.50 (Employer)

Program Outcomes (PO) Assessment Process

Table 5 shows the assessment tools that were used and the achievement standard for each of the programoutcomes.

Table 5: Assessed Program Outcomes

PROGRAM

OBJECTIVEASSESSMENT CRITERIA RESULTS

USE OF

RESULTS

PO1: An understanding

of basic structuraldesign theory forstructural steel, timber,and reinforced concrete.

1a. Course Assessment

(CMG2120, CMG3250)

CMG 2120:Have 70% of the students scoreabove 70% on the 3 Exams andthe Final Exam.Student rating on 3 OptionalQuestions (per the CourseObjectives) above a 3.50 average.

1a.

CMG 2120:Exam #1 78% >70Exam #2 45% >70Exam #3 78% >70Final Exam 67%>70Average studentrating on the 3optional questions =4.34.

1a. The goal was

not met.

CMG2120:Student ratingsand 2 of 3 examswere acceptable,and the Final wasclose. Exam #2indicates thatmore time needsto be spent onMoment of

Inertiacalculations andtruss frameanalysis.(Implemented inSpring 2012.)


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CMG 3250:(Fall 2009 as J. Daavettila onsabbatical leave in Fall 2010.)2009 as J. Daavettila onsabbatical leave in Fall 2010.)Have 70% of the students scoreabove 70% on the 3 Exams.Have 70% of the students score

above 70% on the gradedhomework assignments.Have 70% of the students scoreabove 70% on the DesignProject.

CMG 3250:Exam #1 26% >70Exam #2 47% >70Exam #3 90% > 70HW 74% >70Project 63% >70

CMG 3250:Need to spendmore time onreview of basicstatics andmaterials at thebeginning ofclass.

Need toincorporate morereview and use ofthe AISC Codeduring classsessions.Also, need to addoptionalquestions,specific to thecourse objectives,to the student

evaluation.(Implemented inFall 2011).

1b. Student Rating ofInstruction.Rating above a 3.50 average forQ #1 20.

1b.CMG 2120:Avg. Rating = 4.36.

CMG 3250:Avg. Rating = 4.60.

1b. The goal wasmet.

1c. Senior Exit Survey.On the Senior Exit Survey, one or

more abilities are listed whichreflect this objective. Graduatesare asked to rate their ability andunderstanding as gained fromtheir MTU education. The scaleis:4 Outstanding

3 Good, No weaknesses

2 Fair, Minor weaknesses

1 Poor, Major weaknesses

0 Completely unprepared

For each ability relevant to thisObjective, the weighted averageof responses will be at least 2.80.

1c.Survey Question #7

Understand theprinciples underlyingthe design of buildingstructures.

Weighted Average =

3.10

1c. The goal wasmet.


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PO2: An awareness ofthe basic civil,structural, mechanical,and electrical systemsthat are incorporated ina building project.

2a. Course Assessment(CMG 2110, CMG 2140)This was not set up.

2a. This was notdone.

2a. Incomplete.Plan to do in2011-12.

2b. Student Rating ofInstruction.Rating above a 3.50 average forQ #1 20.

2b. This was notdone.

2b. Incomplete.Plan to do in2011-12.

2c. Senior Exit Survey.


2c.Survey Question #8Compare and chooseproper buildingsystems, materialsand methods.

Weighted Average =

2.60.

2c. The goal wasnot met. Plan toemphasizebuilding systemsmore in the CMG2110 class, alongwith the CMG3265 class so thatstudents are betterprepared forSenior Design.(Plan to

implement in2011-12 year.)

PO #3: An awarenessof building codes andstandards.

3a. Course Assessment(CMG 3250, CMG 4900)

3a.CMG 3250:There was notangible way toassess this objective.

CMG 4900:There was notangible way toassess this objective.

Students used the2009 IBC during theDesign-Build portionof this class.

3a. The goal wasnot clearly met.CMG 3250:Include anoptional questionon the studentevaluation to usefor courseassessment of thisobjective.

(Implemented inFall 2011.)CMG 4900:Students did useand were requiredto referencebuilding codes aspart of theirsenior project.

3b. Senior Exit Survey.

For each ability relevant to this

Objective, the weighted averageof responses will be at least 2.80.

3b.Survey Question #7Understand the

principles underlyingthe design of buildingstructures.

Wt. Average = 3.10



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PO #4: An ability touse computerapplications andconstruction graphics.

4a. Course Assessment(CMG 3200, CMG 3265,CMG 4120, CMG 4900)

CMG 3200:Assign, collect and evaluatevarious Carlson/AutoCAD (i.e.,

CAD-based) projects. Expectclass average to be at least70%(when graded in detail) on eachone.

CMG 3265 (Fall 2009):Evaluate students ability to useExcel as a requirement for theProject work. Consider thestudents initiative in using freeon-line software for costestimating.

CMG 4120:Evaluate students ability to useScheduling software programs.

CMG 4900:Evaluate students ability to use

Excel as a requirement for theProject work. Also, assess thestudents initiative in using freeon-line take-off software for costestimating on the Senior Project.

4a.

CMG 3200:Eight CAD-basedprojects assigned and

evaluated. Seven outof eight had classaverage > 70%

CMG 3265:100% of the studentscan use Excel.40% of the Projectteams used take-offand estimatingsoftware for the

second project.

CMG 4120:100% of the studentscan use Primavera.

CMG 4900:100% of the students

can use Excel.67% of the projectteams used on-linetake-off software.

4a. This goal wasmet and remainsa recurring goal.

CMG 3200:Strive to get allstudents to submit

all assignedprojects.

Add questionabout computerapps. on CourseEvaluations.

CMG 3265Emphasized useof Excel insetting up Project

Estimates.Plan toimplementQuantity Take-offand CostEstimatingsoftware in Fall2011.

CMG 4120:This goal wasmet.

CMG 4900:This goal wasmet.

4b. Student Rating ofInstruction.Rating above a 3.50 average forQ #1 20.(CMG 3200)

4b.CMG 3200:Average rating =CMG 4900:Average rating = 4.08



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4c.Survey Question #6Print reading anddrafting.

Weighted Average

= 3.20

Survey Question #12

Utilize commonproductivity software,e.g., Word, Excel.

Weighted Average =

3.20.

Survey Question #13Utilize professionalengineering andconstructionsoftware.

Weighted Average =

2.20.

4c. The goal wasnot met.Fundamentals areOK, but need toimprove use ofprofessionalsoftware. Notethat the weighted

average forQuestion #13 inthe previous year(2009-10) was3.00.

PO5: An understandingof construction methodsand materials includingstandards, testing, andacceptance procedures.

5a. Course Assessment(CMG 1140, CMG 2140)

CMG 1140:Have 70% of the students scoreabove 70% on the 2 Exams andhave the Overall Class Averagebe above 70%.Student rating on 3 OptionalQuestions (per the CourseObjectives) above a 3.50 average.

CMG 2140:Course assessment not set up.

5a.CMG 1140:Exam #1 = 72%Exam #2 = 79%Overall Avg. = 80%Average studentrating on the 3optional questions =4.36.

CMG 2140:This was not done.

5a. The goal wasmet.CMG 1140:

The studentsunderstand thefundamentals ofmaterials, testing,and acceptance.

CMG 2140:Incomplete. Planto do in 2011-12.

5b. Student Rating ofInstruction.Rating above a 3.50 average forQ #1 20.(CMG 1140, CMG 2140)

5b.CMG 1140:Average rating = 4.24

CMG 2140:This was not done.

5b. The goal wasmet.CMG 1140:Average rating isacceptable.

CMG 2140:Incomplete. Planto do in 2011-12.


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5c. Senior Exit Survey


5c.Survey Question #8Compare and chooseproper buildingsystems, materialsand methods.

Weighted Average =

2.60.

5c. The goal wasnot met.

PO6: An understandingof quantity take-off andcost estimatingprocedures.

6a. Course Assessment(CMG 2265, CMG 3265)CMG 2265:Have 70% of the students scoreabove 70% on the Exam.Have 70% of the students scoreabove 80% on the Homeworkassignments.Have 100% of the Project Teamsscore above 80% on the Project.

Have the Overall Class Averagebe above 70%.Student rating on OptionalQuestions I and II (per theCourse Objectives) be above a3.50 average.

CMG 3265:(Use Fall 2009 as J. Daavettila onsabbatical leave in Fall 2010.)Have 70% of the students scoreabove 70% on the Exam.

Have 70% of the students scoreabove 80 % on the Homeworkassignments.Have 100% of the Project Teamsscore above 80% on the Projects(2 each).

6a.CMG 2265:50% of the studentsscored above 70% onthe examination.90% of the studentsscored above 80% ontheir homeworkassignments.100% of the Project

Teams scored above80% on the project.The average rating onoptional questions III was 4.50.

CMG 3265:92% of the studentsscored above 70% onthe examination.80% of the studentsscored above 80% on

their homeworkassignments.80% of the ProjectTeams scored above80% on the Projects(4 of 5 teams), withone team at 76%.

6a. The goal wasvery nearly met.

CMG 2265:The goal was metfor thehomework,project, and thestudentevaluation

questions. Needto preparestudents better forthe examination;in particular, withregard toearthworkvolumes andunderstandingUG trench planand profiledrawings. (Plan

to implement inSpring 2012.)

CMG 3265:(Fall 2009)In general, thegoal was met.One of the projectteams neededadditionalprodding toproperly

complete theprojects. (Plan toimplement in Fall2011: Emphasizethe project workmore from thebeginning of thesemester.


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Also, plan to addoptionalquestions to theStudentEvaluations tospecificallyaddress the

course objectives)6b. Student Rating ofInstruction.Rating above a 3.50 average forQ # 1 20.

6b. CMG 2265:Avg. Rating = 4.47.

CMG 3265 (F09):Avg. Rating = 4.55.




6c.Survey Question #10Perform majorproject managementfunctions: estimating,scheduling,

accounting, andfinancing.

Weighted Average =

2.90.


PO7: An understandingof project planning andscheduling.

7a. Course Assessment(CMG 4120)Have 70% of the students scoreabove 70% on the 2 Exams, theFinal Exam, and the FinalProject.

7a.Exam #1- 95% > 70Exam #2-100% > 70Final 95% > 70Project 86% > 70


7b. Student Rating of

Instruction.Rating above a 3.50 average forQ # 1 20.

7b.

Average Rating =3.90

7b. The goal was

met.



7c.Survey Question #10Perform majorproject managementfunctions: estimating,scheduling,accounting, andfinancing.

Wt. Average = 2.90.



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PO8: An understandingof constructionaccounting and financeand bidding procedures.

8a. Course Assessment(CMG 4300)Have 70% of the students scoreabove 70% on the 2 Exams, theFinal Exam, and the FinalProject.

8a.Exam #1-100% > 70Exam #2-100% > 70Final - 100% > 70Project - 41% > 70

8a. The goal wasnearly met, needto improveperformance onthe Final Project.

8b. Student Rating ofInstruction.Rating above a 3.50 average forQ # 1 20.

8b.Average Rating =4.01




8c.Survey Question #10Perform majorproject managementfunctions: estimating,

scheduling,accounting, andfinancing.

Weighted Average =

2.90.


PO9: An understandingof project management,construction contracts,ethical and legalconsiderations.

9a. Course AssessmentCMG 4200:Have 70% of the students scoreabove 70% on the 2 Exams.

CMG 4210:

Have 70% of the students scoreabove 70% on the 2 Exams andthe Final Exam.

9a.CMG 4200:MidTerm - 100%>70Final - 78% > 70

CMG4210:

Exam #1 - 90% > 70Exam #2 - 95% > 70Final - 100% > 70



9b.CMG 4200:Average Rating =4.15

CMG 4210:Average Rating =

4.24



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9c.Survey Question #4Respond to aprofessional ethicaldilemma inaccordance withcurrent professional

standards.Weighted Average =

3.10.Survey Question #11Understandconstruction contractsand theadministrativeprocedures.

Wt. Average = 2.90.


PO10: An awareness ofproject safety

requirements.

10a. Course Assessment(CMG 4400)

Class average on each Test andthe Final Exam to be at least70%.

Rating average of at least 4.0 (outof 5) on course evaluation Q #21:My knowledge / understanding of

the subpartsin OSHA 1926hasincreased substantiallydue to thiscourse.

10a.CMG4400:

Tests & Final Examclass average > 70%.

Test #1: 77%Test #2: 73%Test #3: 86%Test #4: 83%Final Exam: 85%

Rating average on Q#21 was 4.50



10b.Average rating foreach question above3.50 (with the lowestbeing 4.19).

10b. The goalwas met.


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PO11: An ability tocommunicateeffectively, both orallyand written.

11a. Senior Exit Survey


11a.Survey Question #2Write clearly andconcisely abouttechnical andmanagerial matters.

Weighted Average =

2.90.

Survey Question #3Communicateeffectively inbusiness settings andon the jobsite.

Weighted Average =

3.00.

11a. This goalwas met.Evaluation ofreports andpresentations inseveral classessupport the exitsurvey results that

our graduateshave the ability tocommunicate.

PO12: An ability tofunction effectively as

part of a project team.

12a. Senior Exit Survey


12a.Survey Question #5

Function effectivelyon teams.

Weighted Average =

3.50.

12a. This goalwas met. Team

projects in severalclasses supportthe exit surveyresults that ourgraduates canfunctioneffectively as partof a project team.


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Appendix A: Program Educational Objectives (PEO) Assessment Results:

Table A.1: Job Placement Data Result

University Career Center Data Fall 2010 Graduates Spring 2011 Graduates

Number of Graduates 4 12

Number of offers reported 6 10

Salaries $48,000 (1 each) $52,000 to $64,000 (3 each)

Placement 75% (3 of 4) 83% (10 of 12)

Alumni Survey Results

The Construction Management Alumni Survey was mailed to 54 alumni and 10 valid surveys werereturned, for a response rate of 18.5%. The results to the initial general questions are summarized inTable A.2 below and the other survey results are summarized in Table A.3 below:

Table A.2: Alumni Survey Results General Questions

Survey Question Alumni Responses

General Question:What is your position within yourorganization?

ProjectManager(3 each)

Field/Const.Coordinator,Lab Manager(4 each)

Scheduler(1 each)

CADOperator(1 each)

GraduateStudent(1 each)

General Question:Is this a leadership position within your

organization?

Yes (70 %) No (30%)

Survey Question #1:Based on your work experience sinceobtaining your undergraduate degree inCMG from Michigan Tech, what is yourimpression of the overall quality of youreducational experience in the CMGprogram?

Excellent(50%)

Good(20%)

Satisfactory(20%)

Fair(10%)

Marginal(0%)


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Table A.3: Alumni Survey Results Survey Questions

Listed below are several statements about the skills and knowledge you may have had to use for youremployer.On a Scale of 5 = Very Satisfied to 1 = Very Dissatisfied, please rate your satisfaction level on howwell the CMG program at Michigan Tech prepared you to apply these skills at your work place. Chooseone box per row.

Very

Satisfi

ed

Satisfi

ed

Neutr

al

Dissatisfi

ed

Very

Dissatisfi

ed

Avera

ge

Rating

#2

An understanding of basicstructural design theory for steel,timber, concrete, and masonry asneeded in your work.

4 5 1 0 0 4.3

#3An understanding of buildingcodes and standards as needed inyour work.

0 3 5 1 1 3.0

#4Ability to utilize computerapplications and computer graphicsas needed in your work.

2 6 1 1 0 3.9

#5

Ability to understand materials

standards and testing andacceptance procedures in yourwork.

3 5 1 1 0 4.0

#6Ability to perform quantity take-off and cost estimating tasks inyour work.

6 3 1 0 0 4.5

#7Ability to perform project planningand scheduling tasks in your work.

4 3 1 1 1 3.8

#8An understanding of constructioncontracts, accounting, and bidprocedures in your work.

0 7 1 1 1 3.4

#9

An understanding of project

management, contracts, and legalobligations in your work.

1 4 4 1 0 3.5

#10An awareness of project safetyrequirements in your work.

3 4 3 0 0 4.0

#11Ability to assume positions ofleadership within yourorganization.

5 3 1 1 0 4.2

#12Ability to work effectively as amember of a multi-disciplineproject team.

2 7 1 0 0 4.1

#13Ability to effectively articulateideas in both written and oral

communications.

2 6 0 2 0 3.8

#14

Ability to understand and exhibitprofessional, ethical, and socialresponsibility in your pursuit of acareer in the construction industry.

5 5 0 0 0 4.5

#15

Awareness of the value ofcontinuous improvement, with afocus on quality and a commitmentto life-long learning.

1 7 1 1 0 3.8

Overall Average Rating 3.9


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Table A. 4: Alumni Survey Results Additional Questions

Please indicate a Yes or No response to the following statements:

Yes NoNo

Response

I participate in one (or more) professional societies. 1 9 0

I have taken the AIC exam for certification as an Associate Constructor(AC).

0 10 0

I have successfully passed the AIC Certification exam. 0 10 0I have pursued other professional certification(s). 4 6 0

I have attended professional seminars as a commitment to life-longlearning.

8 2 0

Alumni Survey Results Summary of Additional Comments

1. The AC certification was mentioned, but more guidance/encouragement should be provided.2. Overall, I think I was better prepared than my peers from other universities, which allowed me to

advance faster.

3. Improve on communication, which is a deficiency amongst most of my peers also.4.

Improve on Contracts discussion more than just the one Business Law class.

5. A component to add to the CMG program would be to get the students certified in differentprofessional programs. Safety certifications like OSHA are a huge advantage for graduates and

should be required, not just optional.

6. I work for a General Contractor and we subcontract about 90% of our work. It is very importantto clarify the scope of the work and this should be covered better in the classes.

7. The thing I hated most when I was at school was the lack of feedback you do semester-longprojects and at the end you never get any feedback about whether you did a good or a bad job.

8. Many teachers have great experience, but some have none and are weak team members. Shareyour stories and mistakes.

9. My final issue is building codes. I know nothing about ADA regulations and building codes.10.The program focuses heavily on residential and commercial (I graduated in 2008). Industrial

construction involves a lot of topics that were never covered, primarily piping systems.

11.My job now is just like Senior Design, but with more projects, real dollars, and a client thatexpects it to be done yesterday. I would say that the program needs more real life simulation

projects, not just for one semester.

12.The best learning experience that I had at MTU was the Co-op and internship experience. Iwould emphasize to all students that its super important to have this type of experience before

looking for your full time job. I always wondered why local construction management

companies dont come to the Career Fair? Could the program contact these companies and ask

them to come? Do companies like Bacco, Gundlach, AE COM, Trimedia, UP Engineering, and

others even know that MTU has a good CMG program?13.College doesnt really prepare you for the real world. I would say I got about 40% of my

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Employer Survey Results

The Construction Management Employer Survey was mailed to 138 employers of CMG graduates, 8were bounced back (and not included in the total count), and 4 responses were returned. This is a verylow response rate of 3.1 %. The high number of employers includes several surveys sent to a differentperson at the same company (such as 9 surveys sent to Bechtel, Inc.). We are uncertain about the reasonsfor such a low response, but plan to investigate and try for significant improvement on the return rate nexttime. In any case, the results to the Employer Survey are summarized in Tables A.5 and A.6 below:

Table A.5: Employer Survey Results General Questions

Survey Question Employer Response

General Question:What is the name of your company?

Bonestroo, CN, Skanska, Black & Veatch

General Question:What is your position/title in yourcompany?

Human Resources Associate, Operations Manager, ClientService Manager, Title not given

General Question:Total Number of CMG graduates thatyou currently supervise or have

supervised.

Responses ranged from 0 to 4.

General Question:Based upon your professionalexperience and opportunities to observeCMG graduates from MichiganTechnological University and otherinstitutions, what is your impressionabout the overall quality of theCMG-Michigan Tech graduates?

Excellent(2 each)

Good(2 each)

Satisfactory(0)

Fair(0)

Marginal(0)


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Table A.6: Employer Survey Results Survey Questions

Listed below are several statements about the skills and knowledge expected of our CMG graduates.On a Scale of 5 = Very Satisfied to 1 = Very Dissatisfied, please rate your satisfaction level withregard to the performance of our CMG graduates that you have supervised. Please choose one box perrow.

Very

Satisfi

ed

Satisfi

ed

Neutr

al

Dissatisfi

ed

Very

Dissatisfi

ed

Avera

ge

Rating

#2

An understanding of basicstructural design theory for steel,timber, concrete, and masonry asneeded in your work.

2 2 0 0 0 4.5

#3An understanding of buildingcodes and standards as needed inyour work.

1 3 0 0 0 4.3

#4Ability to utilize computerapplications and computer graphicsas needed in your work.

3 1 0 0 0 4.8

#5

Ability to understand materials

standards and testing andacceptance procedures in yourwork.

2 2 0 0 0 4.5

#6Ability to perform quantity take-off and cost estimating tasks inyour work.

3 1 0 0 0 4.8

#7Ability to perform project planningand scheduling tasks in your work.

3 1 0 0 0 4.8

#8An understanding of constructioncontracts, accounting, and bidprocedures in your work.

1 2 1 0 0 4.0

#9

An understanding of project

management, contracts, and legalobligations in your work.

1 2 1 0 0 4.0

#10An awareness of project safetyrequirements in your work.

2 2 0 0 0 4.5

#11Ability to assume positions ofleadership within yourorganization.

2 1 1 0 0 4.3

#12Ability to work effectively as amember of a multi-disciplineproject team.

3 1 0 0 0 4.8

#13Ability to effectively articulateideas in both written and oral

communications.

3 1 0 0 0 4.8

#14

Ability to understand and exhibitprofessional, ethical, and socialresponsibility in your pursuit of acareer in the construction industry.

3 1 0 0 0 4.8

#15

Awareness of the value ofcontinuous improvement, with afocus on quality and a commitmentto life-long learning.

3 0 1 0 0 4.5

Overall Average Rating 4.5


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Table A.7: List of Recent IAB Discussions and Recommendations (2009-10 and 2010-11)

Classification Discussion Items and Recommendation Owner Status

CMG Curriculum

Issues

Incorporate Revit and BIM in CMG1000,and use in other classes.

CMG faculty This has beendone.

Include certifications in CMG1140,especially the ACI Concrete Testingcertification.

CMG faculty This will bedone in Spring2011.

Software applications are important inEstimating (CMG3265) and Scheduling(CMG4120), but fundamentals are important.

CMG faculty Continue to useExcel.Incorporatenew Estimatingsoftware in Fall2011.

Safety considerations are important,incorporate MIOSHA Certification inCMG4400.

CMG faculty Continue tooffer the 10-hr.MIOSHA Cert.in CMG4400.

Incorporate jobsite visits and guest speakersas part of the course work.

CMG faculty This isongoing.

CMG ProgramIssues

IAB recommend that the School ofTechnology hire an Outreach Coordinator,specifically responsible for recruiting for theSchool.

School ofTechnologyadministration

Open.

IAB recommend that we meet withadmissions and the athletic recruiters tomake sure they are aware of the CMGprogram.

CMG faculty Open

Suggestion to target fund raising for the EdHaltenhoff Scholarship for CMG student(s).

CMG faculty,Schooladministration,and IAB

members

Open

Student Activities Encourage internships, co-ops, and/orsummer jobs in the construction field.

CMG faculty This isongoing.

Encourage students to become involved inthe Michigan Tech student chapter of theAssociated General Contractors (AGC).

CMG faculty This isongoing.Plan to discussjointinvolvementwith CivilEngr.

Board Business Expand the IAB membership to 12 members. CMG faculty Increased to 10members by

April 2011.Plan to add atleast one CMGalumnus to theBoard.

Decision to meet twice annually (Fall andSpring). If possible, incorporate the AGC-SCAN event at the Fall Meeting and SeniorProject presentations at the Spring Meeting.

CMG facultyand IABmembers

This wasimplemented inFall 2011.


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Appendix B: Program Outcomes (PO) Assessment Results:

Course Assessment Tool

For continuous improvement, faculty are required to conduct Course Assessment at the end of eachsemester. For many years, faculty conducted course assessment on an informal basis to assist them inevaluation and continuous improvement of their courses. Now, effective Fall 2010, we have established amore formal method to evaluate performance and assess student outcomes. Course assessments are

summarized in the previous Table 4 for each Program Outcome. In some cases, the information isincomplete due to the recent implementation of this assessment program. It is expected that the courseassessments will be complete for the 2011-12 academic year.

Student Rating of Instruction

Faculty are required to conduct student evaluations during the 4thor 5thweek of each semester(Preliminary Course/Instructor Evaluation) and at the end of each semester. The comments received inthe Preliminary Evaluation are considered and incorporated as needed to improve instruction. TheStudent Rating of Instruction is more detailed feedback and utilized to improve the course delivery forfuture semesters. The results for the student evaluations are included in the previous Table 4.


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Table B.1: Graduate Exit Interview Results Survey Questions (2009-10 and 2010-11 Years)

Please rate the quality of education and training you received from the Construction Managementprogram in the following aspects: Outstanding = 4; Good, no weaknesses = 3; Fair, minor weaknesses= 2; Poor, major weaknesses = 1; Completely unprepared = 0.

2009 - 10 2010 11

Survey Question:

Fall

200

9

Sprin

g

2010

Avg.

for

Yr.

Fall

2010

Sprin

g

2011

Avg.

for

Yr.

#1Apply basic mathematical and physicalknowledge to engineering and constructionproblems.

3.8 3.2 3.38 3.0 2.9 2.93

#2Write clearly and concisely about technical andmanagerial matters.

3.2 2.7 2.85 2.7 3.0 2.93

#3Communicate effectively in business settingsand on the jobsite.

3.2 3.2 3.20 3.3 2.9 3.00

#4Respond to a professional ethical delimma inaccordance with current professional standards.

3.0 3.3 3.21 3.0 3.1 3.08

#5 Function effectively on teams. 3.6 3.5 3.53 3.0 3.6 3.45#6 Print reading and drafting. 3.4 3.1 3.19 3.0 3.2 3.15

#7Understand the principles underlying the

design of building structures.3.8 3.6 3.66 3.0 3.1 3.08

#8Compare and choose proper building systems,materials and methods.

3.4 3.3 3.33 2.0 2.8 2.60

#9 Perform survey and site layout tasks. 3.2 3.2 3.20 2.3 2.6 2.53

#10Perform major project management functions:estimating, scheduling, accounting, andfinancing.

3.6 3.5 3.53 2.7 2.9 2.85

#11Understand construction contracts and theadministration procedures.

2.8 3.0 2.94 3.0 2.8 2.85

#12Utilize common productivity software, e.g.Word, Excel.

3.8 3.8 3.80 2.7 3.4 3.23

#13

Utilize professional engineering and

construction software. 3.4 2.8 2.98 2.0 2.2 2.15

#14Identify technical and managerial problems inconstruction projects.

3.2 3.2 3.20 3.0 2.6 2.70

#15 Solve problems creatively. 3.2 3.5 3.41 2.3 3.0 2.83

#16Independently pursue additional knowledge orskills.

3.4 3.3 3.33 3.0 3.0 3.00

#17 Overall, I think the program is: 3.4 3.3 3.33 2.7 2.9 2.85

Average Rating for Q # 1 to 17 3.38 3.26 3.30 2.75 2.94 2.89

Number of Respondents 5 12 17 3 9 12

Number of Graduates 6 13 19 4 12 16


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Table B.2: Graduate Exit Interview Results General Questions (2010-11 Academic Year)

Please respond to the following General

Questions:Fall 2010(3 respondents / 4 graduates)

Spring 2011(9 respondents / 12graduates)

#1 When did you begin your jobsearching?

Summer to mid-Fall 2010 Junior year to Jan. 2011

#2 How many job applications haveyou submitted so far?

0 to 12(estimated avg. = 5)

Varies from 2 to over 300.(estimated avg. = 70)

#3 How many offers have you receivedso far?

2 @ 2 offers1 @ 0 offers

1 @ 3 offers4 @ 1 offer4 @ 0 offers

#4 Have you already accepted a joboffer?

Yes (1 each)No (2 each)


#5 Please provide your starting salary(optional).

1 @ $48,000 3 responses$52,000 to $64,000

#6 What knowledge/skills/abilitieslearned in this program have helpedyou the most in obtaining a job?

Senior Design class.Ability to problem solve.

Estimating experience(s).Presentation/communicationskills (4 each).

Software skills.Internship experience.Statics, materials, structures.

#7 What knowledge/skills/abilities doyou think can help you find a moresatisfying job but have not beenadequately developed in thisprogram?

More roadway construction.More challenging topics ofstudy.

Better experience withscheduling software (3 each).Incorporate on-screenquantity take-off software.Job experience and moreexposure to industry.

#8 As a college student, did you evertake a co-op or intern positionrelated to you major or work in a

position related to your major (fullor part-time)?

Yes (3 each) Yes (7 each)No (2 each)

#9 If you answered Yes to Question #8,for which firm(s) have you workedand for how many months?

Granite Construction;MDOT; Blytheville PlateWorks;CCC Group, Inc.

Skanska; Reith-Riley; SME;MDOT (2); Archer-Daniels;Bay Electric

#10 Other than the Senior Projectcourse, did you participate in anyEnterprise or similar programswhile in college?



#11 If you answered to Question #10,please list which Enterprise or other

program(s).

ASC Competition ETEC (4 each)NAHB (1 each)

#12 While you were a student at MTU,were you a member of any studentor professional organization? Notethe organization and your level ofparticipation in each.

No (1 each)No Response (2 each)

ETEC (4 each)NAHB (4 each)REAC (1 each)Tae Kwon Do (1 each)

#13 Do you plan to go to graduateschool?

No (3 each) Yes (1 each)No (8 each)

#14 Do you expect to take continuingeducation courses, seminars, etc.throughout your career?

Yes (3 each) Yes (9 each)


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#15 What recommendations would youmake to the faculty for ways toimprove students experiences inthis program?

Incorporate more roadwayconstruction.Improve the use ofprofessional software,especially the 3D modelingprogram.

Provide more hands-onlearning opportunities andmore access to industry.Incorporate more use ofprofessional software(AutoCAD, Carlson,scheduling, Quantity take-off, BIM). (4 each)

Have professionals fromindustry teach the software.Make Senior Designmandatory (cannot substituteETEC).


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Academic Year: 2010-11

Assessment of CMG Graduate Exit Interviews

Consider responses to Survey Questions #1 through #17:

Goal: Achieve a score of at least 3.00 on all questions from all graduates. An average rating below 2.80 (70%) isan indication of concern.

Evaluation of results:

1. There were a total of 16 graduates for the 2010-11 academic year, and 12 responded to the exit survey.2. An average score of 3.00 or higher was received on 7 of the 17 questions, or 41%, of the responses. Another 6

questions received a rating of 2.83 to 2.99, which means that 76% of the responses were at or above 2.80. This

indicates that the graduating students consider that the quality of education received in most of the Construction

Management subject areas is pretty good with no real weaknesses.

3. Last year, the results were better, with 14 of the 17 questions , or 82%, at 3.00 or above. The remaining 3questions were at 2.85 or higher, so 100% were above 2.80.

4. In 2009-10, the average overall program rating was 3.33. This year, the average overall program rating was 2.85.5. An average score below 2.80 was received for the following 4 survey questions:#8 - Compare and choose proper building systems, materials, and methods. (2.60)

#9 - Perform survey and site layout tasks. (2.53)#13 - Utilize professional engineering and construction software. (2.15)#14 - Identify technical and managerial problems in construction projects. (2.70)

Consider responses to Survey Questions #18 through #32:

Evaluation of Results:

1. Prior to graduation, 6 students had one job offer and 1 student had 3 job offers and 5 students had accepted a job.2. Most of the respondents (10 of the 12) worked in a co-op or intern position while attending school.3. Half of the respondents (6 of the 12) participated in Enterprise or similar programs such as ETEC, NAHB,

and/or the ASC Bid Competition Team.

4. One student plans to attend graduate school. All respondents expect to take continuing education courses andattend seminars throughout their career.

5. Responses to Question #23 - What knowledge/skills/abilities learned in this program have helped you themost in obtaining the job? included:

- Senior design class.- Estimating experience and presentation skills.- Ability to communicate effectively with people in the construction industry.- Statics, Strength of Materials, and Structures courses.- Communication skills.


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6. Responses to Question #24 What knowledge/skills/abilities do you think can help you find a moresatisfying job but have not been adequately developed in this program? included:

- More discussion of roadway construction.- More in-depth discussion of the topics of study to challenge the students more.- More experience with P6 Scheduling software and incorporate on-screen take-off.- Have experts teach software programs.- Collaborate more with engineering students.- More exposure to industry.

7. Responses to Question #32 What recommendations would you make to the faculty for ways to improvethe students experience in this program? included:

- Teach more roadway work.- Hire a staff member for the 3D modeling program.- Improve/update the software in the construction classes.- Increased usage of BIM modeling and other software in the construction classes.- Challenge the students more, especially in the senior classes.- Hire an actual Construction Project Manager.- Provide more hands-on learning and utilize real life problems and situations.- Make a construction-related internship a requirement to graduate.- Continue doing teamwork projects and presentations as much as possible.- More access to members from the construction industry.

Comments on the Results:

1. In general, the responses to the first 17 questions indicate that the students are satisfied with the quality ofeducation received in the Construction Management program. We need to be aware of the decrease in the

percentage of responses above 3.00 and 2.80.

2. The responses to Questions #13, #24, and #32 indicate that students believe improvement is needed with regard tosoftware applications in the construction classes.

3. Students would like to see more discussion of roadway construction topics.4. Students would like more hands-on experience and as much contact as possible with construction industry

professionals.

5. Continue to require teamwork projects and presentations as much as possible.Plans for Improvement:

1. Incorporate a roadway/utility project in the second Estimating course (CMG 3265).2. Incorporate more software applications in the second Estimating course (CMG 3265).3. Continue to encourage the students to work in a construction-related position sometime during their academic

years (co-op, internship, summer job, etc.).

4. Continue to incorporate teamwork projects and presentations in as many courses as possible.September 2011


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Appendix C: List of Continuous Improvement Actions for CMG Courses

Table C.1: Recently completed and Planned Actions for Course Improvement

Course Course Improvement Actions (Status)

CMG 1000 Update/upgrade software and/or hardware for lab portion of course. Change the Construction Managementtextbook for the course (current text

somewhat outdated and provides students with the answers to all the Chapter

questions).

CMG 1140 Incorporate ACI Concrete Testing Certification in the class and lab (to beimplemented Spring 2012).

CMG 2120 Change to a better textbook, more focused on Statics and Strength of Materialswith more variety and more example problems (to be implemented in S 2012).

CMG 2265 Less focus on print reading (done in CMG1000) and more time spent on QuantityTake-off, including a Team Project (implemented in Spring 2010).

CMG 3200 Update/upgrade software and/or hardware for lab portion of course. Grade and return course lab projects, homework assignments, tests, sooner. Provide adequate time for tests.

CMG 3250 Need to spend more time on review of Statics and Strength of Materials (done inCMG 2120) (implemented in Fall 2011).

Need to reference and use the Code books (AISC, ACI, AFPA) in class(implemented in Fall 2011).

CMG 3265 Less time spent on Quantity Take-off review (increased in CMG 2265) and morefocus on Team Projects incorporate 2 projects as part of the class, including a

roadway/utility project (implemented in Fall 2011).

CMG 4000 Facilitate a higher quality outcome for projects (to be implemented in 2011-12).CMG 4100 Incorporate individual presentations on a piece of construction equipment as part

of the course grade (implemented in Fall 2008).

CMG 4120 Improve delivery of scheduling concepts and calculations (to be implemented inSpring 2012).

CMG 4200 Make this a required CMG course, rather than a Technical Elective. This willensure coverage of Construction Law in the curriculum. (implemented in Fall

2010).

CMG 4210 Since CMG 4200 is now a required course, focus this class on administrativeprocesses and techniques (to be implemented in Fall 2011).

CMG 4300 Plan to ease students into the project process for a better quality outcome (to beimplemented in Fall 2011).

CMG 4400 Cover additional Subparts of 29CFR 1926. Obtain safety supplies (for show-and-tell/demonstrations) for the course.

CMG 4900 Revise the Senior Project class and hire a part-time Instructor (retired careerprofessional) to teach this class (implemented in Spring ? ).

CMG 4999 Tie-in some graded assignments.Other Restrict the Business Electives to require at least one Business Management

Elective. This will ensure coverage of principles of management in a Business

course (implemented in Fall 2010).

Replace the Free Elective with a Science Elective (geology). This will fulfill theACCE requirement for the Math/Science credits (implemented in Fall 2010).


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Appendix D: Michigan Technological University Student Rating of Instruction Instrument

Instructor Name: ________________________________Course Number: ________________________________Section Number: ________________________________Day(s) Class Meets: _____________________________Time Class Meets: _______________________________

INSTRUCTIONS: As you respond to the following items, remember that aneffective teaching/learning environment is interactive and requires the

cooperative efforts of the students and the instructor. For a course to foster Strongly Disagreestudent learning, students must have mastered the appropriate

prerequisite knowledge and skills, purchase and read textbooks, complete Disagreecourse assignments, and actively contribute to the learning environment of

the class. To be fair to your instructor, please consider these important Neutralfactors as you complete this form. Agree

USE A NO. 2 PENCIL ONLY Strongly Agree___ ___ ___ ___ ___

1. I wanted to take this course. O O O O O2. The pace of this course was consistent with my ability to learn. O O O O O3. Class sessions were thought provoking. O O O O O4. The organization of the course helped me to learn. O O O O O5. The instructors grading policies were fair. O O O O O6. The instructor make students aware of his/her scheduled office hrs. O O O O O7. The instructor encouraged students to seek additional help outside. O O O O O8. The instructor communicated the course material clearly. O O O O O9. The instructor made students aware of the goals of the course. O O O O O10. The instructor explained the importance of what we were learning. O O O O O11. The instructor welcomed student questions in class. O O O O O12. The instructor made connections between new material and material O O O O O

previously covered in class.

13. The instructional resources (books, h/outs, etc.) furthered my learning. O O O O O14. The instructor was enthusiastic about teaching the course . O O O O O15. The instructor used class time effectively. O O O O O16. The instructor provided timely feedback on my work (homework, O O O O O

assignments, exams, etc.).

17. I am more interested in the subject now than I was before this class. O O O O O18. The classroom and equipment (if applicable) were adequate to O O O O O

support effective learning.

19. Given the chance, I would take another course from this instructor. O O O O O20. Taking everything into account, I consider this instructor to be an O O O O O

excellent teacher.

21. Optional Question I O O O O O22. Optional Question II O O O O O23. Optional Question III O O O O O24. Optional Question IV O O O O O25. Optional Question V O O O O O26. Optional Question VI O O O O O27. Optional Question VII O O O O O28. Optional Question VIII O O O O O

PLEASE COMPLETE OTHER SIDE

COMMENTS TO YOUR INSTRUCTORYour written comments will be forwarded directly to your instructor after the final grades have been submittedfor this course. Please use this opportunity to assist your instructor in improving this class by providingconstructive, helpful comments.


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1. As I, the instructor, prepare to teach this class again, what aspect(s) of this course (teaching methods,assignments, areas of emphasis, etc.) should I preserve that effectively furthered your learning?

2. What aspect(s) of this course should I change to improve student learning?Specifically, what would you suggest?

3. Optional Question:


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Appendix E: Preliminary Course/Instructor Evaluation Instrument (administer during the 4th

or 5th

week)

Preliminary Course/Instructor Evaluation

Course Number: Instructor:

Course Name: Date:

Please respond to the two questions listed below. Your brief, specific responses will provide important feedback to help

me continuously improve this course.

1. What about this course, or my teaching, is helping you to learn?

What could I change about this course, or my teaching, that would improve your learning?

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