Cover/Signature Page – Full Template
Institution Submitting Request: Utah Valley University
Proposed Title: Certificate of Completion in Construction Management
School or Division or Location: College of Technology & Computing
Department(s) or Area(s) Location: Construction Technologies Department
Recommended Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code1 : 52.2001
Proposed Beginning Date: 08/01/2014
Institutional Board of Trustees’ Approval Date: 12/05/2013
Proposal Type (check all that apply):
Regents’ Agenda Items
R401-4 and R401-5 Approval by Committee of the Whole
SECTION
ITEM
NO.
5.2.2
Certificate of Completion
5.2.4
Fast Tracked Certificate
Chief Academic Officer (or Designee) Signature:
I certify that all required institutional approvals have been obtained prior to submitting this request to the
Office of the Commissioner.
______________________________________
Signature
Date: MM/DD/YEAR
Printed Name: Ian Wilson
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CIP codes must be recommended by the submitting institution. For CIP code classifications, please see http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Default.aspx?y=55.
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Executive Summary
Utah Valley University
Certificate of Completion in Construction Management
August 30, 2013
Program Description
The Certificate of Completion in Construction Management is designed to provide students with the basic
theory and practical training to enter the construction field as an assistant superintendent or crew foreman.
The certificate program also serves as a stepping-stone towards the AAS and BS Degrees in Construction
Management for students who wish to further their education in Construction Management. The program
provides courses in construction materials and methods as well as safety, building codes, and surveying.
The program provides training in heavy civil and commercial construction as well as residential trades.
Role and Mission Fit
UVU has its roots in technology and the trades. The institution’s current mission continues to include these
roots, and one of its primary goals is to provide successful programs in these areas. The Certificate of
Completion provides an opportunity for students to gain applied training in the construction craft as well as
theoretical training in construction principles. The extensive applied experiences and service learning
opportunities, combined with site visits and guest lecturers, enhance the Communities of Engaged
Learning, which is at the heart of the mission of UVU.
Faculty
Number of faculty with Doctoral degrees
Tenure 3*
Contract
Adjunct
Number of faculty with Master’s degrees
Tenure 2**
Contract
Adjunct 2
Number of faculty with Bachelor’s degrees
Tenure 1
Contract
Adjunct 1
*Please note: One full-time tenure track faculty has earned a Ph.D. Another is an active doctoral candidate
(ABD) and expected to fulfill all requirements for graduation by the end of August, 2013. A third will be
completing doctoral course work December 2013 and then considered ABD. **Two other faculty have
completed master degrees beneficial to construction education.
Market Demand
The U.S. Department of Labor conducted a study that indicates that employment of construction managers
is projected to increase by 77,000 jobs (16 %) during the 2006-16 decade, faster than the average for all
other occupations. The increasing complexity of construction projects will also boost demand for
specialized management-level personnel within the construction industry. This proposed degree program
will help mitigate concerns, especially from the heavy civil construction sector, over a critical shortage of
skilled construction managers at a time when UDOT is investing billions of dollars in infrastructure
upgrades from 2009-2014 including that of I-15 and the new commuter rail developments. According to a
report released in December 2008, Utah currently leads the nation in terms of the amount of funding
allocated for heavy civil projects for the next 15 years. As further evidence of this need, the Clyde
Companies have recently donated one million dollars to assist in the funding requirements to initiate this
program.
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Current market conditions on the surface reflect a lack of demand for trained construction personnel.
Nevertheless, as veteran construction workers increasingly retire and the market stabilizes, shortages are
projected.
Student Demand
Student interest and support for the new Bachelors Degree in Construction Management has been very
strong. The AAS in Construction Management that began Fall 2008 had 40 students enrolled. Enrollment
for Fall 2012 has reached 210 students. The Certificate of Completion in Construction Management would
serve as an educational goal for students who desire concentrated training in construction and have not
decided on earning the AAS or BS degrees in Construction Management. The certificate would also serve
as a milestone for students who wish to leave and return in the future to complete the AAS or BS degrees
in Construction Management.
Statement of Financial Support
Appropriated Fund………………………………………………….
Special Legislative Appropriation…………………………………
Grants and Contracts………………………………………………
Special Fees ……………………………………………………….
Differential Tuition (must be approved by the Regents)………..
Other (please describe)……………………………………………
Similar Programs Already Offered in the USHE
The College of Eastern Utah and Snow College have certificates in construction as well as associate
degrees. Students graduating from these colleges could finish an AAS or BS Degree at Utah Valley
University in either Technology Management or Construction Management if they choose to further their
educational goals. Southern Utah University offers a certificate as well as AAS and BS degrees in
Construction Management. Salt Lake Community College offers an AS and AAS degree in Building
Construction. Weber State University offers both AAS and BS degrees in Construction Management
Technology.
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Program Description – Full Template
Utah Valley University
Certificate of Completion in Construction Management
August 30, 2013
Section I: The Request
Utah Valley University requests approval to offer a Certificate of Completion in Construction Management
effective Fall 2014. This program was approved by the UVU Board of Trustees on December 5, 2013.
Section II: Program Description
Complete Program Description
The Certificate of Completion in Construction Management is designed to provide students with the basic
theory and practical training to enter the construction field as an assistant superintendent or crew foreman.
The certificate program also serves as a stepping-stone towards the AAS and BS Degrees in Construction
Management for students who wish to further their education in Construction Management. The program
provides courses in construction materials and methods as well as safety, building codes, and surveying.
The program provides training in heavy civil and commercial construction as well as residential trades.
Purpose of Degree
The Certificate of Completion in Construction Management is designed to provide students with an
opportunity to learn basic construction management principles. The certificate also provides students with
hands on experiences in a broad-based exposure to construction applications. The program will serve as a
pathway for all Construction Management students to ensure they are taking foundational construction
courses. When they have completed these courses, students will have a broad based exposure that will
prepare them to enter the construction field as foremen, supervisors, superintendents, assistant
superintendents, etc. Students who choose to further their education in construction will have a clearly
defined pathway to continue with defined advanced core construction courses, as well as, elective courses
that are most beneficial to the sector of construction the student intends to pursue.
Institutional Readiness
This certificate will be administered by an existing department, Construction Technologies, with faculty, an
academic counselor, a department chair, a program coordinator, and administrative assistant in place. As
such, the addition of the proposed Certificate of Completion in Construction Management will not require
any additional administrative structures. No additional budget funding will be required to support the new
degree to cover full-time and adjunct instructors and operational expenses. Successful AAS and BS
Degree programs in Construction Management have been functioning since 2008. The certificate will utilize
the same faculty, existing courses, and facilities.
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Departmental Faculty
Faculty Category
Faculty Headcount Faculty Additions Faculty Headcount
– Prior to Program
to Support
at Full Program
Implementation
Program
Implementation
With Doctoral Degrees (Including MFA and other terminal degrees, as
specified by the institution)
Full-time Tenured
Full-time Non-Tenured
Part-time Tenured
Part-time Non-Tenured
With Master’s Degrees
Full-time Tenured
Full-time Non-Tenured
Part-time Tenured
Part-time Non-Tenured
With Bachelor’s Degrees
Full-time Tenured
Full-time Non-Tenured
Part-time Tenured
Part-time Non-Tenured
Other
Full-time Tenured
Full-time Non-Tenured
Part-time Tenured
Part-time Non-Tenured
Total Headcount Faculty
Full-time Tenured
Full-time Non-Tenured
Part-time Tenured
Part-time Non-Tenured
Total Department Faculty FTE (As reported in the most recent A-1/S11 Institutional Cost Study for “prior to program implementation” and
using the A-1/S-11 Cost Study Definition for the projected “at full program
implementation.”)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
1
1
1
2
12
5
3
0
4
2
12
5
3
0
4
7.8
X
7.8
Staff
No new staff positions are expected during the first five years of this degree.
Library and Information Resources
Courses in this degree will require minimal additional library support. This support is currently available. In
addition, the new Digital Learning Center handles the needs of a growing student population at UVU in the
best, state-of-the-art way.
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Admission Requirements
Admission requirements for the new degree will be the same as those required to enter UVU. Students who
complete the Certificate of Completion may then matriculate into the two-year AAS degree upon completing
course pre-requisites (if necessary) and defining construction sector preference for elective courses to be
taken.
Student Advisement
The Construction Technologies Department currently has a full-time advisor residing in the Advising Center
for the School of Technology & Computing. It is expected that this same advisor will be able to handle
advising duties for this new degree.
Justification for Graduation Standards and Number of Credits
This is a one-year certificate program requiring 30 credits, which is within the credit range for one-year
certificate programs as defined by the Board of Regents.
External Review and Accreditation
No paid external consultants were used on developing this certificate program; however numerous industry
and academic professionals in construction management were contacted in person, or by survey, to
provide input and advice about the curriculum and operation of this new degree.
This certificate program was designed following the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE)
accreditation standards. The Construction Management program is currently engaged with other institutions
in defining an ABET accreditation program for the BS in Construction Management. The proposed
Certificate of Completion in Construction Management is designed to satisfy an accreditation pathway to an
accredited BS in Construction Management should the student care to advance his/her education.
Data Category
Current –
Prior to New
Program
Implementation
Projected
Projected
Projected
Projected
Projected
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Data for Proposed Program
Number of Graduates in
Proposed Program
X
8
9
9
10
10
Total # of Declared Majors
in Proposed Program
X
10
12
12
12
12
7.8
7.8
7.8
Departmental Data – For All Programs Within the Department
Total Department Faculty
FTE (as reported in Faculty
table above)
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7.8
7.8
7.8
Total Department Student
FTE (Based on Fall Third
Week)
92
92
92
92
92
92
Student FTE per Faculty
FTE (ratio of Total
Department Faculty FTE
and Total Department
Student FTE above)
11.79
11.79
11.79
11.79
11.79
11.79
Program accreditationrequired ratio of Student
FTE/Faculty FTE, if
applicable: N/A
Expansion of Existing Program
This new certificate builds a foundation for UVU’s current AAS and BS Degrees in Construction
Management. The program will focus on the management tools and techniques utilized in all sectors of
construction including heavy civil, commercial, industrial, and residential construction. Students who intend
to pursue the AAS and/or BS Degree(s) in Construction Management will then complete core construction
courses and be assisted by the academic counselor in defining elective courses most applicable to the
sector of construction the student intends to pursue. The combination of the certificate and degrees will
provide students with better educational options for their desired careers.
Section III: Need
Program Need
Employment of construction managers is expected to grow 17 % from 2010 to 2020 according to the
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). A substantial number of construction managers are expected to retire
over the next decade according to BLS. This will result in additional job opportunities. The trend in
construction management is to seek individuals with construction experience and a BS degree in
Construction Management.
The certificate will prepare students to enter or reenter the workforce in lower level management roles such
as foremen, assistant superintendents, and superintendents. Students who choose to advance their
construction education will be able to do so with no credit loss. The certificate will also prepare students to
make decisions as to which sector of construction they tend to pursue. Students who choose to further their
education will have a better defined elective path to prepare them for the sector of construction they intend
to pursue.
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Individuals with construction trades experience, who were laid off, injured, or pursuing entry-level positions
in management, are able to get a basic foundation in construction management principles to reenter the
workforce within one year (two semesters). This is most important for students with sponsoring
organizations such as the Department of Workforce Services.
Labor Market Demand
This program will help mitigate concerns over a critical shortage of skilled commercial and heavy highway
construction workers at a time when the state is planning to invest billions of dollars in infrastructure
upgrades including that of I-15 and the new commuter rail development. CAMPUS Construction
Management reports the average age of construction managers is 48-50 years old and nearing retirement.
As such, developing construction management at UVU has taken on new significance for many
construction employers. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projections, construction industry,
and output projects to 2020 are very strong. The BLS indicates the construction industry is projected to
experience one of the largest increases in real output, with the measure expected to rise by $368.7 billion,
to reach almost $1.2 trillion in 2020. This increase contrasts sharply with that seen in the 2000–2010
period, in which real output in construction fell from $1.2 trillion to $814.7 billion.
Student Demand
The current strength of the Construction Management Program at UVU is a good indication of student
demand for management skills, in addition to technical skills. This program has grown an average of ten
percent per year for the past five years. 98% of two-year construction management students surveyed at
UVU indicated that they have a high level of interest in a BS degree in construction management. The new
Certificate of Completion in Construction Management will benefit students with a foundation imperative to
job seekers in lower-level management positions in construction management. Students who have limited
time, access, funds, or a desire to continue beyond the certificate program will learn the imperative
foundation required in construction. Students who intend to pursue the AAS and BS in Construction
Management will have the appropriate foundation to select their sector interests and define a pathway
towards continued advancement.
Similar Programs
Both BYU and Weber State have existing Construction Management BS Degrees. Weber State also has an
AAS in Construction Management. Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is the only institution with
certificates in construction. However, the certificates at SLCC lean towards residential carpentry, applied
construction trades, and training in green construction applications. The proposed certificate program is the
only one-year certificate in the state designed as a foundational pathway to prepare students with a
curriculum that allows interested students to further their education towards an AAS and BS in Construction
Management with no loss or duplication of credits towards advancement in the degree pathway at UVU.
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Collaboration with and Impact on Other USHE Institutions
Discussions with both BYU and Weber State faculty have been held regarding the AAS and BS degrees in
Construction Management at UVU. Both of these institutions were eager to provide input about their
programs and construction management ideas. Faculty at UVU have also held discussions with SLCC
regarding better alignment of courses for students who intend to matriculate to the AAS and BS degrees in
Construction Management. The proposed Certificate of Completion is an example of a program that fully
matriculates into the AAS and BS degrees in Construction Management at UVU. The cooperation by these
schools is a good indication that they recognize the need for more construction managers, foremen, and
superintendents than they are currently producing.
Benefits
UVU and USHE both benefit when the students they educate improve their lives and become dedicated
alumni. In addition, the prompt response in implementing this certificate program sends a strong message
to the community that UVU and USHE are responsive to the needs of businesses in the region and will not
let the traditional academic bureaucracy delay or postpone action on their requests and needs. This will
strengthen the image of the institution and allow UVU to fulfill its mission of collaboration, inclusiveness,
and engagement. Graduates from this certificate program will be in a position to support the successful
implementation of commercial, residential, and future rail, highway, and other civil construction projects
currently planned by the state.
Consistency with Institutional Mission
UVU has its roots in technology and the trades. The institution’s current mission continues to include these
roots, and one of its primary goals is to provide successful programs in these areas. This degree provides
the opportunity for students to enter the construction field as lower level managers. Students interested
may remain in the area, continue their education, and improve their lives and the local economy.
Section IV: Program and Student Assessment
Program Assessment
The primary goals of the program are to provide an avenue for individuals interested in construction
management to pursue a college education. At the completion of the certificate program, students will have
the opportunity to find employment as a construction job-site supervisor or to continue their education
towards an AAS and BS degree in Construction Management. UVU intends to track each student in the
program to assess their academic and career advancement. UVU will measure the following:
Number of students that:
Dropped before completing the Certificate of Completion and reasons why.
Completed the certificate and found or did not find employment.
Continued on to work on an AAS and/or BS Degree in Construction Management.
Dropped before completing an AAS and/or BS Degree and reasons why.
Completed an AAS and/or BS degree and found or did not find employment.
Expected Standards of Performance
Students will have a solid understanding of construction science in heavy civil, commercial, and residential
construction areas including the following:
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Surveying
Construction Tools and Equipment
Construction Codes and Standards
Construction Graphics and Models
Construction Materials and Methods
Construction Systems
Construction Quality and Safety
Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of construction management principles and practices in
the following areas:
Construction Blueprint Reading
Construction Processes
Construction Costs and Quantity Surveys
Construction Operations and Safety
Construction Management Principles
Students will have a foundational understanding of the following basic business practices:
Business Communications
Business Computer Proficiency
Students will have a strong foundation in mathematics and science:
Algebra
Students will demonstrate verbal and written communication skills.
These high-level competencies were developed by existing Construction Management faculty after
reviewing ACCE accreditation requirements and existing construction management academic programs.
Construction Science and Construction Management skills will be assessed through a major project in the
Construction Jobsite Management class during the final class. Business, math, and science competencies
will be assessed by successful completion of the courses or through a competency exam. Verbal and
written communication skills will be assessed as part of student reports and presentations at the end of the
term project mentioned above. Finally, overall program knowledge and supervisory skills will be assessed
as part of the Cooperative Work Experience/Internship class requirement at the end of the program.
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Section V: Finance
Department Budget
Departmental Data
Personnel Expense
Salaries & Wages
Benefits
Total Personnel Expense
Non-personnel Expense
Travel
Capital
Library
Current Expense
Total Non-personnel Expense
Total Expense
(Personnel + Current)
Departmental Funding
Appropriated Fund
Other:
Special Legislative
Appropriation
Grants and Contracts
Special Fees/Differential Tuition
Total Revenue
Difference
Revenue - Expense
Departmental Instructional
Cost/Student Credit Hour* (as
reported in institutional Cost Study
for “current” and using the same
Cost Study Definition for
“projected”)
Three-Year Budget Projection
Departmental Budget
Current
Year 1
Year 2
Departmental
Budget - Prior to
Addition to
Total
Addition to
Total
New Program
Budget
Budget
Budget
Budget
Implementation
Year 3
Addition to
Budget
Total
Budget
$264,083
$122,038
$386,121
$0
$0
$0
$264,083
$122,038
$386,121
$0
$0
$0
$264,083
$122,038
$386,121
$0
$0
$0
$264,083
$122,038
$386,121
$2,500
$0
$2,500
$0
$2,500
$0
$2,500
$7,500
$10,000
$0
$0
$7,500
$10,000
$0
$0
$7,500
$10,000
$0
$0
$7,500
$10,000
$396,121
$0
$396,121
$0
$396,121
$0
$396,121
$396,121
Year 1
$0
$396,121
Year 2
$0
$396,121
Year 3
$0
$396,121
$396,121
$0
$396,121
$0
$396,121
$0
$396,121
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$144
$144
$144
$144
Funding Sources
The program and faculty requirements are already in place within the College of Technology and
Computing. When the time comes to need additional faculty and staff, hourly funds, and operating
expenses, a formal request will be submitted through UVU’s Planning, Budgeting, and Accountability
process.
In addition, the donation from the Clyde Companies includes a new computer lab, construction laboratory
equipment, and associated software. Ongoing recruiting efforts and hands-on construction experiences are
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currently funded through the College of Technology and Computing for the existing AAS and BS degree
programs currently taught at UVU.
Reallocation
No reallocation is needed for the proposed Certificate of Completion in Construction Management.
Impact on Existing Budgets
There may be a need for additional sections, or better enrolled sections, in Accounting, Art, and
Engineering Graphics and Design. These additions may increase their adjunct faculty expenses, but their
budgets can currently absorb this cost.
Section VI: Program Curriculum
All Program Courses
Course Prefix and Number
Required Courses
CMGT 1010
CMGT 1020
CMGT 1150
CMGT 1190
or
CMGT 281R
CMGT 1220
or
CMGT 281R
CMGT 2010
CMGT 399R
DGM 2010
EGDT 1400
EGDT 1600
or
MATH 1030
or
MATH 1040
or
MATH 1050
Title
Introduction to Construction Management
Construction Materials and Methods I
Construction Safety
Concrete and Framing Lab
Credit Hours
3.0
3.0
2.0
3.0
Internship (1cr) (Max of 3 cr. toward graduation)
Finishing Lab
Internship (1cr) (Max of 3 cr. toward graduation)
Construction Materials and Methods II
Student Professional Organization(.5)
Business Computer Proficiency
Surveying
Technical Math—Algebra
Quantitative Reasoning
Introduction to Statistics
College Algebra (4.0 credits)
Sub-Total
3.0
3.0
1.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
27
Elective Courses
BIT
1010
or
or
1
2
3
4
Building Codes (Recommended for students
interested in commercial construction)
BIT
1020
Residential Codes (Recommended for students
interested in residential construction)
Surveying Applications (Recommended for students
EGDT 2400
interested in heavy civil/highway construction)
Sub-Total
Completion of a minimum of 30 semester credits
Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above
No grade lower than a CResidency hours -- minimum of 10 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
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3.0
3.0
Course Prefix and Number
Program Schedule
Fall of First Year
(Course Prefix and
Number)
CMGT 1010
CMGT 1020
CMGT 1150
CMGT 1190
CMGT 399R
EGDT 1600
Title
Credit Hours
Total Number of Credits
30
Course Title
Credit
Hours
Introduction to Construction Management
Construction Materials and Methods I
Construction Safety
Concrete and Framing Lab
Student Professional Organization
Technical Math—Algebra
Semester total:
Spring of First Year
(Course Prefix and
Number)
CMGT 1220
CMGT 2010
CMGT 399R
DGM 2010
EGDT 1400
BIT
1010
Course Title
Finishing Lab
Construction Materials and Methods II
Student Professional Organization
Business Computer Proficiency
Surveying
Building Codes
Semester total:
3.0
3.0
2.0
3.0
0.5
3.0
14.5
Credit
Hours
3.0
3.0
0.5
3.0
3.0
3.0
15.5
Section VII: Faculty
The Construction Management faculty is made up of one Ph.D. candidate in civil engineering, with an
extensive background in heavy civil and heavy highway construction; two faculty (one Ph.D. and the other
enrolled in a Ph.D. program) have primarily, residential construction management and development
experience; one faculty has completed an MBA and has a background in industrial and residential project
management; one faculty has an MA degree and a background as an certified inspector in heavy civil,
industrial, commercial, and residential projects; and one faculty has a BS degree with strong applied
construction experience in the residential and commercial sectors. As new faculty are hired, an emphasis
on experience in heavy civil or heavy commercial construction management will be a priority.
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