PROGRAM MODIFICATION FORM
(4/15)
Please attach/ submit additional documents as needed to fully complete each section of the form.
I. DEPARTMENT / PROGRAM
Industrial Technology/Building Maintenance (Facility Management Engineering)
II. SUMMARY
Building Maintenance provides students with the skills and certifications necessary to manage facilities
and direct those that perform the duties associated with it. The current program was developed over
twenty years ago and since taking it over two years ago, I have updated and incorporated much needed
curriculum to better fit the needs of the workforce. In doing so, in addition, the title Building
Maintenance carries a custodial stigma that does not appeal to potential students, nor is it a title that
employers are looking for. Students that complete the program are licensed and certified to operate
high pressure equipment, handle refrigerant and hazardous waste and are well versed in OSHA to name
a few. That being said, employers are now looking for employees that are qualified and knowledgeable
to manage an entire facility, not simply “Fix Stuff”. I have requested to change the name to Facility
Management Engineering and in turn am requesting to change the rubrics from BME xxx to FME xxx to
further assist in removing the stigma associated with the current program. No other program in the
MUS has courses listed under the old BME rubric, so this should be a simple matter to update the rubric
from BME to FME to match the new program name and content. The name and rubric change will help
our students find more and better jobs upon completion.
III. ENDORSEMENTS AND APPROVALS
Requestor:
Signature _______________________ Date____________
Phone / Email:
Program Chair:
Signature _______________________ Date____________
*Other Affected Programs:
Signature _______________________ Date____________
Signature _______________________ Date____________
Dean:
Signature _______________________ Date____________
* Are affected because: (a) required courses incl. prerequisites or corequisites, (b) perceived overlap in content
areas, or (c) cross-listing of coursework
IV. TYPE OF PROGRAM MODIFICATION
Major
Minor
Option
Teaching major / minor
Other, Please describe: Request for new rubric to reflect the Program Title change already
submitted.
V. CATALOG LANGUAGE
Attach the current catalog language with the proposed changes clearly identified.
Proposed changes to the current course have been submitted to the ASCRC. Requested language submitted is as
follows…..
Facilities Management Engineering
Certificate of Applied Science
William Hillman, Program Director
The mission of the Facilities Management Engineering Program is to provide the regional workforce with
credentialed, skilled and competent Facility Maintenance and Management professionals to be responsive to
emerging workforce needs.
Students in this Stationary Engineering program are trained as working professionals who maintain and
manage commercial facilities. Subject matter in the program includes plumbing, electricity, basic carpentry,
project management, blueprint reading, occupational safety and health, and heating/air conditioning. Students
learn physical and electrical theories that enable them to understand building systems. In addition, they study
landscape maintenance, pool care, computer software, and boiler operation. The program introduces current
environmental and energy problems that can be reduced through efficient building operation. It also
encourages resource development, teamwork and interpersonal skills required on the job.
Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded a Certificate of Applied Science to include:
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Refrigeration Technician Certification as required under section 608 of the Clean Air Act.
Prepared to sit for the Third Class Boiler Operator exam.
30 hour OSHA Certification.
First Aid/CPR & AED.
NCCER Certificate in Electricity
NCCER Certificate in HVAC
NCCER Certificate in Plumbing.
Some Students, through 60 hours of work study, may have the opportunity to receive other certifications such
as Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Hazardous Material Handling (HAZMAT) for example.
Contact Bill Hillman, Program Director, at 406-243-7645 or william.hillman@umontana.edu for more
information
VI. JUSTIFICATION
I have requested to change the name to Facility Management Engineering and in turn am requesting to
change the rubrics from BME xxx to FME xxx to further assist in removing the stigma associated with the
current program.
VII. SUBMISSION
After all signatures have been obtained, submit original, and an electronic file to the Faculty Senate Office, UH 221.
An electronic copy of the original signed form is acceptable.