Construction Engineering Technology Program Assessment FrameworkAbstractWith the ultimate goal of engineering programs to improve student learning, this paper presentsthe assessment framework developed, adopted, and implemented by the ConstructionEngineering Technology (CET) program at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.The framework is set up to measure the attainment of both the Program Educational Objectives(PEOs) and Students Outcomes (SOs), as required by the Accreditation Board for Engineeringand Technology (ABET). The assessment of the PEOs was conducted through indirect measuresincluding surveys to alumni and industry advisory council. The assessment of SOs
Paper ID #23569Interactive Safety Training: A Technological Tool for Fall Protection on Con-struction SitesMelissa Lynn Hrivnak, Ohio State University Melissa Hrivnak has a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education and a Master’s in Civil Engineering at The Ohio State University. Melissa worked as a Math Teacher for two years before deciding to go back to school. During her time as a Master’s student, she worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant with the Department of Engineering Education teaching the Introduction to Engineering series for incoming freshmen. Melissa’s passion lies in teaching safety and the procedures
Management), an M.Sc. in Industrial Technology (Specialization in Construction Management), and a B.Sc. in Building Technology. Dr. Ofori-Boadu has over 20 years of relevant academic and industry experience. Her major areas of research are in quality management, sustainable cement replacement materials, and STEM education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Assessment of Scientific Literacy Skills and Attitudes of Undergraduate Construction StudentsAbstractScientific literacy (SL) skills are critical for technically-trained construction professionals whoare capable of transforming built environments through strategic decisions based on evidence-based reasoning. While most undergraduate
was Vice President with Pepper Construction Company of Chicago, IL. While at Pepper, Brad managed multiple projects ranging from $100k to $250 million dollars. He continues to be an adjunct professor at Northwestern University in project management and has actively taught and trained many employees in the industry. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with his family.Mr. Clark A. Cory Ph.D., Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Clark Cory joined the Computer Graphic Technology Department at Purdue University in 1999. Clark’s primary professional responsibility is undergraduate instruction in architectural and construction graphic communication and visualization. He currently continues to
Paper ID #21308The Use of Peer Teaching Quality Managers to Improve Student Learning ina Construction Project Management CourseDr. Anthony Torres, Texas State University Dr. Torres, a native of New Mexico, joined the Department of Engineering Technology (Concrete In- dustry Management program) in August 2013 where he teaches Concrete Construction Methods and a variety of project management courses. He received both of his graduate degrees, Ph.D. and M.S., in Civil Engineering (Structural), from the University of New Mexico. He obtained his B.S. degree, also in Civil Engineering, from New Mexico State University. Dr
helpful to identify the problems of the traditionaltextbook-dependent educational system, as well as to consider the students’ outlooks towardsthis system and their inclination towards technology. To compare the effect of OER on differenttypes of students, a graduate level course was offered by the Department of Civil Engineering(CE) at the University of Texas at Arlington to both engineering and non-engineering students.The enrollees were students from both construction management and construction engineeringprograms.The second step was the development of the new web-based OER system, which can be dividedinto three phases, including several sub-phases, as shown in Figure 1. The first phase was thepre-system development process. Prior to the
Technical State University. Dr. Ofori-Boadu has over twenty years of rele- vant occupational experience in construction technology/management (industry), teaching, research and service. Dr. Ofori-Boadu has served in various capacities on research and service projects, including Principal Investigator for two most recent grants from the Engineering Information Foundation (EIF) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). In 2017, Dr. Ofori-Boadu received both the College of Science and Technology (CoST) Rookie Research Excellence Award and the North Carolina A & T State University (NCAT) Rookie Research Excellence Award. She also received the Teaching Excellence Award for the Department of Built Environment
Paper ID #22461Increasing Student Construction Interest by Engaging Elementary Studentsin an Inquiry-Based 3D Modelling After School ProgramDr. Geoff Wright, Brigham Young University Dr. Geoffrey A. Wright is a professor of Technology and Engineering Studies in the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology at Brigham Young University.Dr. Justin Earl Weidman, Brigham Young University Justin Weidman is an Assistant Professor in Construction Management at Brigham Young University. He earned his PhD from Virginia Tech in Environmental Design and Planning. c American Society for Engineering
, each from Auburn University. Ms. Simons has been a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Alabama since 2014.Prof. Scott William Kramer, Auburn University Scott W. Kramer, Ph.D. is a Professor in the College of Architecture, Design, and Construction at Auburn University. He received his B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering from Auburn University and Ph.D. in Learning Design & Technology from Purdue University. Since 1993, he has taught undergraduate and graduate classes in scheduling, project management, and information technology. His research and con- sulting work involves international construction and designing study abroad classes for university stu- dents. His project management experience includes
Paper ID #21114Outcomes Assessment in an ACCE Construction Management ProgramDr. David L. Batie, East Carolina University David L. Batie is an Associate Professor and ECU Scholar-Teacher. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Outcomes Assessment Development in an ACCE Construction Management ProgramThis paper presents the various perspectives on and levels of outcomes assessment developed bya construction management program implementing the new American Council for ConstructionEducation (ACCE) Student Learning Outcomes accreditation requirements. The variouselements of assessment
. During his professional tenure he has received awards for construction innovation, superior project performances and one of the projects, a rebuild of a university campus, received industry recognition a project of the year. Dr. Austin earned his Bachelors and Masters in Civil Engineering from the University of Connecticut and University of Texas. He earned his Doctorate in Construction Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology where his research focus was on accelerated project deliveries (i.e., faster, more predictable fast-track construction). His publications include a selection of industry articles on concrete technology, project management, safety and quality management. His academic research and
Graduate of the University of Oklahoma Construction Science in December two thousand eighteen and is currently employee by a mid-sized United States General Con- tractor. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Exploratory Study of Facility Management Education Opportunities at the University of OklahomaThe Facility Management (FM) industry has traditionally attracted workers from the Architecture,Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. As the role and responsibilities for facilitymanagers become more and more sophisticated, so will the need for advanced FM education. TheFM industry is providing resources and support to many universities to increase FM
Paper ID #22587A Multimedia User-experience System with 3-D Simulation for the Construc-tion Process of Nanwang Water Diversion Pivotal Project on China’s GrandCanalMiss Jing Wen, Ohio State University Jing Wen is a graduate student at Ohio State University. She has a B.S. in Engineering Management from Hebei University of Technology, and is currently working towards an M.S. in Civil Engineering at Ohio State University and concentrating on research about the construction process of Nanwang Water Division Pivotal on China’s Grand Canal.Mr. Jin Rong Yang, Ohio State University Jin Yang is a Ph.D. candidate at the Ohio
. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Student Perception as a Planning Input in a Project-Based Construction Program Saeed Rokooei, Ph.D., PMP and Greg Hall, Ph.D., AIA, NCARB Mississippi State UniversityAbstractThis paper addresses the results of the first stage of a study that explores different factorsimpacting students’ perception in a construction program that presents content through aninnovative curricular model—studio-based learning. While there are disciplines outside of thosethat traditionally embrace studio-based learning such as architecture, art, and design, theapplication of this method to construction is limited. The