B. S. in Construction Management
Table 1. Outcomes Assessment Program, including learning objectives, methods of delivery, assessment tools, results, and actions taken, for the
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management.
Learning
Objectives/Outcome
s
Means by which each
objective/ outcome is
delivered
Tools utilized to assess
each learning
objective/outcome
Data Collection
Plan
Results
Action(s) taken in
response to the
results
1. Ability to successfully
pass the Associate
Constructor examination,
the initial step for
earning the professional
designation of Certified
Professional Constructor
(CPC)
Passing grade in the
Associate Constructor
Examination
Successful completion of all
Construction Management
courses
National Exam administered
by the Constructor
Certification Commission
Administer the exam
and review the results
received from the AIC.
Results are provided by
curricular topic
category (Appendix 7)
Percent passing grade
per each topic
(Appendix 7).
Results for Spring
2007 indicated strong
performances in
Most weaknesses in
student performance were
directly attributed to a
temporary lecturer who
taught the courses and did
not follow the syllabi; the
instructor is no longer at
the college
2. Knowledge of and
ability to apply
construction
management
fundamentals to real
construction projects
WPE 342 Light Construction
WPE 335 Cost Engineering
WPE 454 Construction
Project Management
WPE 343 Construction
Estimating
WPE 330 Building Codes
(elective)
WPE 350 Construction
Methods and Equipment
(elective)
WPE 453 Construction
Planning and Scheduling
WPE 455 Construction
Contracts and Specifications
WPE 331 Construction
Safety
ERE 371 Surveying for
Engineers
FOR 360 Principles of
Management
FOR 207 Introduction to
Economics
And weaknesses in
Results 2008
1. Passing grade in coursework;
percent of students with
passing grade in course or
coursework module using the
“Assessment of Student
Competency” form (Appendix
1b). A separate form is
provided for each learning
objective.
1. For CMWPE courses, at
the conclusion of each
semester, the instructor
provides data on student
performance for each
learning objective covered
in their courses, using the
“Assessment of Student
Competency” form. Data
include the target
percentages of students at
unacceptable or acceptable
levels of performance.
1. FOR CMWPE
courses, the % passing
rate for the specific
learning outcome for in
each course listed in
column 2; to be
determined.
2. Student Portfolio
2. Students are instructed
to prepare a portfolio
collected and stored
online; completed
portfolio submitted upon
graduation. Target metrics
for exceeding, meeting,
approaching, or not
meeting expectations for
success will be included.
2. The portfolio is new
for freshman entering in
2008-09; results to
monitored with final
determination upon
graduation in 2012.
3. Senior Survey
3. Survey administered
each April followed by
discussion and with Chair
and Provost
3. Senior Survey April
2008- Results listed in
Appendix 4
1. To be determined for:
WPE 342 Light Construction
WPE 335 Cost Engineering
WPE 454 Construction Project
Management
WPE 343 Construction
Estimating
WPE 330 Building Codes
(elective)
WPE 350 Construction Methods
and Equipment (elective)
WPE 453 Construction Planning
and Scheduling
WPE 455 Construction
Contracts and Specifications
WPE 331 Construction Safety
2. To be determined
3. Discussion with ESF
Provost and CMWPE
Faculty; see comments in
Appendix 4.
3. Ability to manage
construction projects in
the following fields of
construction: residential,
commercial, heavy,
highway, and industrial
4. Ability to
communicate with all
project participants in a
Coursework:
WPE 454 Construction
Project Management
Capstone project
WPE 335 Cost Engineering
WPE 342 Light Construction
ERE 362 Mechanics of
Materials
FEG 410 Structures
WPE 413/414
ERE 371 Surveying for
Engineers
FOR 360 Principles of
Management
WPE 497 Senior Seminar
WPE 342 Light Construction
FEG 410 Structures
4. Alumni Survey
4. Alumni Survey
administered every five
years to those who
graduated in the preceding
10 years, via email
connection to online
survey software or direct
mail.
4. Alumni Survey
results in progress
4. To be determined
5. Successful completion of
capstone project in the
Capstone Course, WPE 454
Construction Project
Management
5. Grade report and team
project evaluation for
Capstone course, WPE
454 Construction Project
Management Each
learning outcome included
in the Capstone course
will be evaluated with
target metrics for success
5. To be determined
5. To be determined
As in 2.
As in 2.
1. FOR CMWPE
courses, the %
passing rate for the
specific learning
outcome for a course
or within a course.
WPE 454:
WPE 335:
WPE 342:
ERE 362:
WP 413/414:
1. To be determined for:
WPE 454:
WPE 335:
WPE 342:
ERE 362:
WP 413/414:
2. The portfolio is
new for freshman
entering in 2008-09;
results to monitored
with final
determination upon
graduation in 2012.
2. To be determined
3. Senior Survey April
2008- Results listed in
Appendix 4
3. Discussion with ESF
4. Alumni Survey
4. To be determined
5. Capstone project
1. FOR CMWPE
courses, the % passing
rate for the specific
5. To be determined
As in 2.
As in 2.
Provost and CMWPE
Faculty; see comments in
Appendix 4.
1. To be determined for:
WPE 497 Senior Seminar
WPE 342 Light Construction
professional manner to
deliver a successful
construction project
5. Ability to read and
interpret construction
documents to develop a
successful bid package
WPE 413/414
WPE 335 Cost Engineering
WPE 453 Contracts and
Specs
CLL 190 Writing and the
Environment
CLL 290 Writing,
Humanities and the
Environment
ERE 296 (formerly APM
153) Introduction to
Professional
Communications)
Coursework:
WPE 453 Construction
Contracts and Specifications
ERE 296 Construction
Documents
FEG 410 Structures
WPE 332 Mechanical and
Electric Systems
WPE 496 Sustainable
Construction
WPE 343 Construction
Estimating
ERE 371 Surveying for
Engineers
WPE 410 Computer Aided
Design and Drafting
As in 2.
As in 2.
learning outcome for in
each course listed in
column 2; to be
determined.
WPE 413/414
WPE 335 Cost Engineering
WPE 453 Contracts and
Specs
ERE 296 (formerly APM
153) Introduction to
Professional
Communications)
2. The portfolio is new
for freshman entering in
2008-09; results to
monitored with final
determination upon
graduation in 2012 .
2. To be determined
3. Senior Survey April
2008- Results listed in
Appendix 4
3. Discussion with ESF
4. Alumni Survey
results in progress
4. To be determined
5. To be determined
5. To be determined
1. To be determined for:
1. FOR CMWPE
courses, the % passing
rate for the specific
learning outcome for in
each course listed in
column 2; to be
determined.
Provost and CMWPE
Faculty; see comments in
Appendix 4.
WPE 453 Construction
Contracts and Specifications
ERE 296 Construction
Documents
WPE 332 Mechanical and
Electric Systems
WPE 496 Sustainable
Construction
WPE 343 Construction
Estimating
WPE 410 Computer Aided
Design and Drafting
2. The portfolio is new
for freshman entering in
2008-09; results to
monitored with final
determination upon
graduation in 2012 .
2. To be determined
3. Senior Survey April
2008- Results listed in
Appendix 4
3. Discussion with ESF
Provost and CMWPE
Faculty; see comments in
Appendix 4.
4. Alumni Survey
results in progress
5. To be determined
6. Ability to read and
interpret construction
contracts to successfully
deliver a project
7. Ability to develop,
implement and maintain
a critical path schedule
for the management of
construction projects and
their budgets
WPE 453 Contracts and
Specs
ERE 496 Sustainable
Construction
WPE 410 Computer-Aided
Design and Drafting
APM 391 Intro to
Probability and Statistics
Coursework:
WPE 452 Construction
Planning and Scheduling
WPE 454 Construction
Project Management
As in 2.
As in 2.
As in 2.
As in 2.
4. To be determined
5. To be determined
1. FOR CMWPE
courses, the % passing
rate for the specific
learning outcome for in
each course listed in
column 2; to be
determined.
1. To be determined for:
2. The portfolio is new
for freshman entering in
2008-09; results to
monitored with final
determination upon
graduation in 2012 .
2. To be determined
3. Senior Survey April
2008- Results listed in
Appendix 4
3. Discussion with ESF
4. Alumni Survey
results in progress
4. To be determined
5. To be determined
5. To be determined
1. To be determined for:
1. FOR CMWPE
courses, the % passing
rate for the specific
learning outcome for in
each course listed in
column 2; to be
determined.
2. The portfolio is new
for freshman entering in
2008-09; results to
monitored with final
determination upon
graduation in 2012 .
WPE 453 Contracts and
Specs
ERE 496 Sustainable
Construction
WPE 410 Computer-Aided
Design and Drafting
Provost and CMWPE
Faculty; see comments in
Appendix 4.
WPE 452 Construction
Planning and Scheduling
WPE 454 Construction
Project Management
2. To be determined
3. Senior Survey April
2008- Results listed in
Appendix 4
3. Discussion with ESF
4. Alumni Survey
results in progress
4. To be determined
Provost and CMWPE
Faculty; see comments in
Appendix 4.
5. To be determined
8. Ability to successfully
manage the delivery of
construction projects
within the contractually
defined delivery system
by completing a project
on time, under budget, of
desired quality in a safe
manner
Coursework: WPE
Construction Estimating
WPE 342 Light Construction
WPE 453 Contracts and
Specs
ERE 496 Sustainable
Construction
WPE 335 Cost Engineering
WPE 454 Construction
Project Management
FOR 360 Principles of
Management
As in 2.
As in 2.
1. FOR CMWPE
courses, the % passing
rate for the specific
learning outcome for in
each course listed in
column 2; to be
determined.
WPE 331 Construction
Safety
As in 2.
As in 2.
WPE 342 Light Construction
WPE 453 Contracts and
Specs
ERE 496 Sustainable
Construction
WPE 335 Cost Engineering
WPE 454 Construction
Project Management
2. The portfolio is new
for freshman entering in
2008-09; results to
monitored with final
determination upon
graduation in 2012 .
2. To be determined
3. Senior Survey April
2008- Results listed in
Appendix 4
3. Discussion with ESF
4. Alumni Survey
results in progress
4. To be determined
5. To be determined
9. Ability to develop and
implement a construction
safety plan based upon
the current federal
OSHA Construction
safety regulations
5. To be determined
1. To be determined for:
1. FOR CMWPE
courses, the % passing
rate for the specific
learning outcome for in
each course listed in
column 2; to be
determined.
Provost and CMWPE
Faculty; see comments in
Appendix 4.
5. To be determined
1. To be determined for:
WPE 331 Construction
Safety
2. The portfolio is new
for freshman entering in
2008-09; results to
monitored with final
determination upon
graduation in 2012 .
2. To be determined
3. Senior Survey April
2008- Results listed in
Appendix 4
3. Discussion with ESF
4. Alumni Survey
results in progress
Provost and CMWPE
Faculty; see comments in
Appendix 4.
4. To be determined
5. To be determined
10. The ability to apply
engineering skills and
knowledge pertaining to
mechanical properties of
materials and structures,
in the management of
construction projects
ERE 362 Mechanics of
Materials
WPE 404 Timber Design
PHY 211/221 General
Physics I with lab
ERE221 Statics
WPE 342 Light Construction
APM 105 Calculus I
APM 106 Calculus II
CIE 337 Geotechnical
Engineering
As in 2.
As in 2.
1. FOR CMWPE
courses, the % passing
rate for the specific
learning outcome for in
each course listed in
column 2; to be
determined.
WPE 387 Wood Structure
and Properties
WPE 440 Composite
Products
ERE 362 Mechanics of
Materials
FEG 410
FCH 150 General Chemistry
FCH 151 General Chemistry
Lab
As in 2.
As in 2.
2. To be determined
3. Senior Survey April
2008- Results listed in
Appendix 4
3. Discussion with ESF
4. Alumni Survey
results in progress
4. To be determined
1. FOR CMWPE
courses, the % passing
rate for the specific
learning outcome for in
each course listed in
column 2; to be
determined.
ERE 496 Sustainable
As in 2.
As in 2.
Provost and CMWPE
Faculty; see comments in
Appendix 4.
5. To be determined
1. To be determined for:
WPE 387 Wood Structure
and Properties
WPE 440 Composite
Products
ERE 362 Mechanics of
Materials
2. The portfolio is new
for freshman entering in
2008-09; results to
monitored with final
determination upon
graduation in 2012 .
2. To be determined
3. Senior Survey April
2008- Results listed in
Appendix 4
3. Discussion with ESF
4. Alumni Survey
results in progress
4. To be determined
5. To be determined
12. Awareness of the
ERE 362 Mechanics of
Materials
WPE 404 Timber Design
ERE221 Statics
WPE 342 Light Construction
2. The portfolio is new
for freshman entering in
2008-09; results to
monitored with final
determination upon
graduation in 2012 .
5. To be determined
11. Knowledge of the
properties of
construction materials,
including solid lumber,
engineered wood
products, steel, concrete,
composite products, and
the proper use of these
materials in construction
5. To be determined
1. To be determined for:
1. FOR CMWPE
courses, the % passing
Provost and CMWPE
Faculty; see comments in
Appendix 4.
5. To be determined
1. To be determined for:
need to keep informed
with the appropriate new
techniques and materials
to deliver the most
appropriate and cost
effective construction
project to the client
rate for the specific
learning outcome for in
each course listed in
column 2; to be
determined.
Construction
2. The portfolio is new
for freshman entering in
2008-09; results to
monitored with final
determination upon
graduation in 2012 .
3. Senior Survey April
2008- Results listed in
Appendix 4
13. Ability to
implement current
requirements for the
successful delivery
of sustainable
construction projects
WPE 342 Light Construction
WPE 453 Contracts and
Specs
ERE 496 Sustainable
Construction
WPE 454 Construction
Project Management;
Concentration courses
As in 2.
As in 2.
WPE 453 Contracts and
Specs
WPE 454 Construction
As in 2.
As in 2.
2. To be determined
3. Discussion with ESF
Provost and CMWPE
Faculty; see comments in
Appendix 4.
4. Alumni Survey
results in progress
4. To be determined
5. To be determined
5. To be determined
1. FOR CMWPE
courses, the % passing
rate for the specific
learning outcome for in
each course listed in
column 2; to be
determined.
1. To be determined for:
2. The portfolio is new
for freshman entering in
2008-09; results to
monitored with final
determination upon
graduation in 2012 .
2. To be determined
3. Senior Survey April
2008- Results listed in
Appendix 4
3. Discussion with ESF
4. Alumni Survey
results in progress
4. To be determined
5. To be determined
14. Awareness of
professional
responsibility and ethics
ERE 496 Sustainable
Construction
1. FOR CMWPE
courses, the % passing
rate for the specific
WPE 342 Light Construction
WPE 453 Contracts and
Specs
ERE 496 Sustainable
Construction
WPE 454 Construction
Project Management;
Concentration courses
Provost and CMWPE
Faculty; see comments in
Appendix 4.
5. To be determined
1. To be determined for:
WPE 453 Contracts and
Specs
in construction
management, including
the need to look out for
the public’s interest, and
to deliver service that
includes responsible,
fair, and unbiased input
to the client in
accordance with current
professional practice
Project Management
learning outcome for in
each course listed in
column 2; to be
determined.
2. The portfolio is new
for freshman entering in
2008-09; results to
monitored with final
determination upon
graduation in 2012 .
WPE 454 Construction
Project Management
2. To be determined
3. Discussion with ESF
3. Senior Survey April
2008- Results listed in
Appendix 4
4. Alumni Survey
results in progress
5. To be determined
15. Awareness of
contemporary issues in
construction
management such as
sustainable development,
and economic, political,
social and global issues
WPE 342 Light Construction
ERE 496 Sustainable
Construction
EFB 120 Global
Environment
As in 2.
As in 2.
1. FOR CMWPE
courses, the % passing
rate for the specific
learning outcome for in
each course listed in
column 2; to be
determined.
2. The portfolio is new
for freshman entering in
2008-09; results to
monitored with final
determination upon
graduation in 2012 .
3. Senior Survey April
2008- Results listed in
Appendix 4
4. Alumni Survey
results in progress
5. To be determined
16. Ability and desire for
life-long learning
All construction
management courses
As in 2.
As in 2.
1. FOR CMWPE
courses, the % passing
rate for the specific
learning outcome for in
each course listed in
Provost and CMWPE
Faculty; see comments in
Appendix 4.
4. To be determined
5. To be determined
1. To be determined for:
WPE 342 Light Construction
ERE 496 Sustainable
Construction
2. To be determined
3. Discussion with ESF
Provost and CMWPE
Faculty; see comments in
Appendix 4.
4. To be determined
5. To be determined
1. To be determined for
all construction
management courses
column 2; to be
determined.
2. The portfolio is new
for freshman entering in
2008-09; results to
monitored with final
determination upon
graduation in 2012 .
3. Senior Survey April
2008- Results listed in
Appendix 4
4. Alumni Survey
results in progress
5. To be determined
17. Ability to pursue
graduate studies in
construction engineering,
construction
management,
construction science,
MBA, real estate
development
As in 2.
As in 2.
2. To be determined
3. Discussion with ESF
Provost and CMWPE
Faculty; see comments in
Appendix 4.
4. To be determined
5. To be determined
1. FOR CMWPE
courses, the % passing
rate for the specific
learning outcome for in
each course listed in
column 2; to be
determined.
1. To be determined
2. The portfolio is new
for freshman entering in
2008-09; results to
monitored with final
determination upon
graduation in 2012 .
2. To be determined
3. Senior Survey April
2008- Results listed in
Appendix 4
3. Discussion with ESF
Provost and CMWPE
Faculty; see comments in
Appendix 4.
4. Alumni Survey
results in progress
4. To be determined
5. To be determined
5. To be determined
Table 2. Outcomes for the Construction Management concentration area in Sustainable Construction and Renewable Materials (in addition to the
outcomes listed above):
Learning
Objectives/Outcomes
Means by which each
objective/ outcome is met
Tools utilized to
assess each
learning
objective/outcome
CIE 326 Engineering Materials
ERE 519 Green Entrepreneurship
EST 426 Concepts of Sustainable
Development
EST 550 Environmental Impact
Analysis
WPE 330 Building Codes
WPE 376 Decay of Wood Products
WPE 388 Wood Identification
WPE 444 Materials Marketing
ERE 496 Sustainable Construction
OR other approved electives
1. Passing grade in
coursework
2. Awareness of sustainable
rating systems and their
impact on the construction
process
Results
Action(s) taken in
response to the results
1. Review of Grade Reports
following each semester
1. This is a new concentration
area; results to be determined
2. Students are instructed to
prepare a portfolio collected and
stored online; completed
portfolio submitted upon
graduation
2. The portfolio is new for
freshman entering in 2008-09;
results to monitored with final
determination upon graduation in
2012 .
3. Senior Survey
3. Survey administered each
April followed by discussion and
with Chair and Provost
3. Senior Survey April 2008Results listed in Appendix 4
No specific issues or concerns
with these courses were
identified by the students.
3. None- results did not
indicate a need for a
response
New Course in Environmental
Performance Measures
ERE 496 Sustainable Construction
OR other approved electives
As in 1.
As in 1.
As in 1.
As in 1.
3. Ability to provide
professional construction
services that meet client
needs while upholding the
principles of sustainability as
applied to the client’s project
ERE 496 Sustainable Construction
OR other approved electives
As in 1.
As in 1.
As in 1.
As in 1.
4. Ability to successfully
apply sustainable concepts
and principles to the
following fields of
construction: residential,
commercial, heavy and
highway, and industrial
WPE 342 Light Construction FEG
410 Structures
WPE 413 and 414
ERE 496 Sustainable Construction
OR other approved electives
As in 1.
As in 1.
As in 1.
As in 1.
5. Ability to provide reliable
New Course in Environmental
As in 1.
As in 1.
As in 1.
As in 1.
1. Ability to evaluate the
delivery systems of
construction to provide the
most appropriate delivery
system for green projects
2. Student Portfolio
1. None
2. To be determined
cost projections for the
sustainable project
components while adhering to
the rating system
requirements
Performance Measures
OR other approved electives
6. Ability to maintain
currency with the evolution
of sustainability and the
various rating systems
Environmental Performance
Measures
Sustainable Construction
OR other approved electives
As in 1.
As in 1.
As in 1.
As in 1.