1. Program Review ConstructionManagementCMGT

2. Program Profile Overview of programOverview of program Items not addressed in self-study documentItems not addressed in self-study document Initial mention of program strengthsInitial mention of program strengths Initial mention of areas of needInitial mention of areas of need Forum to inform the University community about the programForum to inform the University community about the program

3. Program Profile History & Degrees OfferedHistory & Degrees Offered –Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in 1980 – CST –Bachelor of Science (BS) in 1984 – CSIT –Changed name of BS in 1998 – CMGT –Accredited by ACCE in 1999 and again in 2004 –Creation of Surveying track in CMGT - Surveying –Creation of track in MST 2004 Accreditation InformationAccreditation Information

4. Program Profile Description of the program: “Mixture of Applied, Technical, Business/Management Courses rounded off with a strong General Studies foundation.”Description of the program: “Mixture of Applied, Technical, Business/Management Courses rounded off with a strong General Studies foundation.” Description of Graduates: near 100% placement rate at salaries between $35,000 and $50,000Description of Graduates: near 100% placement rate at salaries between $35,000 and $50,000 Program Strengths: Civic Engagement & Cooperative EducationProgram Strengths: Civic Engagement & Cooperative Education

5. Program Objectives Mission StatementMission Statement Measurable goals based on that missionMeasurable goals based on that mission Alignment of mission and goals to the University:Alignment of mission and goals to the University: –Mission –Vision –Core Values –Strategic Plan

6. Program Objectives Mission Statement:Mission Statement: The mission of Construction Management at Northern Kentucky University is to provide the tri-state community with the best qualified, most employable construction personnel in the region.

7. Program Objectives Discussion of GoalsDiscussion of Goals 1.Provide a strong curriculum including Technical, Business/ Management, and General Education coursework to prepare graduates for their careers. 2.Maintain and Improve Status …in this region. 3.Provide leadership and service to the tri-state construction industry, community, and NKU. 4.Maintain Professional Accreditation.

8. Program Organization Describe the program organization and how well that organization works for you.Describe the program organization and how well that organization works for you. Describe the connections between your program and others (service and general studies courses are described elsewhere).Describe the connections between your program and others (service and general studies courses are described elsewhere). Describe partnerships and external entities.Describe partnerships and external entities.

9. Program Organization Team-Based OrganizationTeam-Based Organization –Dept. of Technology (DOT) Management Team –Construction Management Team Relationships with other programsRelationships with other programs –LDR, ILR, ENTP and other COB programs, Gen Ed. External RelationshipsExternal Relationships –CMGT Advisory boards, scholarship providers (CSI, KAPS, HBAs), Perkins Grant, Civic Engagement

10. Students Construction Management (CMGT) 58% All Other Majors in Technology 42% All Other Majors in College 89% CMGT 11% Credit Hour Production by Discipline College of Professional Studies Credit Hour Production Department of Technology Feel free to use graphicsFeel free to use graphics

11. Students Compare with other groups – if it helpsCompare with other groups – if it helps Be sure to explain if number are lowBe sure to explain if number are low Trends, patterns, and projectionsTrends, patterns, and projections Construction Management Program Credit Hour ProductionGraduation Statistics Yearprogdept% deptcoll% collAASBStotal% college 20012455458854% 19,92712%2021419.0% 20022433427857% 20,26712%33265911.0% 20032391410058% 21,01711%2927569.8%

12. Students Data sources (SIS, Institutional Research, etc)Data sources (SIS, Institutional Research, etc) Reporting numbers –Reporting numbers – active (165) vs. declared (214) Relationship to accreditationRelationship to accreditation Year200020012002200320042005 Enrollment75100119137148165 CMGT Enrollment by Year

13. Students Problems with CPE reporting Once the AAS is achieved, the CMGT is not counted – actual CMGT grads are closer to: 2001 – 302002 – 322003 – 36 200120022003200520062007 CST212329 CMGT212627404448 CMGT-SURVEY4610 MST-CM026

14. Students Recruitment StrategiesRecruitment Strategies –Articulation Agreements (CSTCC, LCC, KCTCS, Sinclair, Ivy Tech) –Undeclared Students –Statewide ATC Agreements – up to 6 hours Admission StandardsAdmission Standards AdvisingAdvising ScholarshipsScholarships

15. Students Projected GrowthProjected Growth –Evidence for support Example: 8% -10% Based on history and…Example: 8% -10% Based on history and… –USA Today, Dec. 31, 2004 …Residential and Commercial development in the next ¼ century eclipse anything seen in previous generations… –Engineering News Record, Jan. 25, 2005 …Industry Firms Are Set to Swell Employee Ranks in 2005….80% of the top 500 firms firms plan significant staff additions this year…

16. Personnel (Faculty & Staff) Faculty Profile SheetsFaculty Profile Sheets Narrative for each faculty memberNarrative for each faculty member –Describe courses particularly if serving general education courses – helps to clarify faculty/student ratios Narrative for each staff personNarrative for each staff person –Secretaries, advisors, directors, assistants (e.g. lab), graduate assistants, student works, others…

17. Personnel (Faculty & Staff) Faculty Profiles as first AppendixFaculty Profiles as first Appendix Full-Time Faculty – and construction courses taughtFull-Time Faculty – and construction courses taught –Paul Cooper – CMGT coordinator, teaches 3-4 classes per semester. Tenured –Sean Foley – teaches 3 classes per semester, director of civic engagement for DOT, finishing Ph.D. Tenure Track –Ed Workman – Director of MST, teaches in Industrial Technology Teacher Preparation Program, teaches 1 class per semester. Tenured –Majed Dabdoub – teaches 4-5 classes per semester, fulltime job outside the University. Non-Tenure Track

18. Personnel (Faculty & Staff) Secretarial StaffSecretarial Staff Cooperative EducationCooperative Education DOT Advising CenterDOT Advising Center

19. Curriculum Remember this is not a course review but program review!Remember this is not a course review but program review! Learning Outcomes for the PROGRAM…Learning Outcomes for the PROGRAM… Contributions to General EducationContributions to General Education –List of courses and programs –How are they covered by faculty (not currently asked for) Strengths and WeaknessesStrengths and Weaknesses Integrated Technology (web-enhanced/based)Integrated Technology (web-enhanced/based) Cooperative Education and InternshipsCooperative Education and Internships

20. Curriculum Learning Outcomes shaping course contentLearning Outcomes shaping course content Curriculum Topical Content (CTC) - ACCECurriculum Topical Content (CTC) - ACCE Sequencing of coursesSequencing of courses Cycle of coursesCycle of courses

21. Curriculum Other programs that utilize our coursesOther programs that utilize our courses Evaluation by ACCE strengths/weaknessesEvaluation by ACCE strengths/weaknesses Web-Enhanced Courses:Web-Enhanced Courses: –IET 301, IET 320, IET 324, IET 431, IET 494 Web-Based Course:Web-Based Course: –IET 303

22. Curriculum Cooperative Education ProgramCooperative Education Program –Model Program –Over 50% of all DOT enrollment –Approx. 33% of all NKU co-op students are serviced by the DOT co-op office

23. Resources Information and Instructional Equipment Library HoldingsLibrary Holdings Capital EquipmentCapital Equipment –Strengths/weaknesses Pressing Unmet NeedsPressing Unmet Needs

24. Public Engagement Report on the different types of engagement:Report on the different types of engagement: –Service Learning, Mayerson Classes, Work with local schools, Work with non-profits, Judging competitions, Serving on professional/community boards, etc… Remember to include project outcomes.Remember to include project outcomes. Show how engagement relates to University visions and strategic plan.Show how engagement relates to University visions and strategic plan.

25. Program Quality Assessment This can be problematic! – Examples of assessing student Learning:Examples of assessing student Learning: –Capstone Projects –Comprehensive Exams –National Licensure Tests –Portfolios Student Satisfaction with programStudent Satisfaction with program Completing the Assessment CycleCompleting the Assessment Cycle

26. Construction Management Assessment Guide

27. Sources & Individuals: ACCE Accreditation Requirements Northern Kentucky University Industry Advisory Board Alumni Advisory Board Co-op Employers CM Faculty Students Quantitative Sources: Graduate, Alumni, & Employer Surveys Course Evaluations CPC Exam Results Qualitative Sources: Remarks on Surveys Capstone Evaluations Discussions with Employers, Alumni, Students, Advisory Boards National Competitions Methods & Meetings: Statistical Analysis of Quantitative Data Advisory Board Discussions Regular CM Faculty Meetings Yearly CM Faculty Retreats Documentation of Findings Common Areas of Change: Teaching Methodology Course Content Course Objectives Curriculum Content & Objectives Advising Capstone Courses Assessment Instruments Assessment Procedures/Plan Assessment Plan Sources & Outputs Map

29. Program Benchmarking Show similarities and differences between your program and benchmark institutes with similar programs/degrees.Show similarities and differences between your program and benchmark institutes with similar programs/degrees. Comparisons should also be used as evidence for program structure OR needed change.Comparisons should also be used as evidence for program structure OR needed change.

30. External Evaluators This review should occur immediately following external evaluations to help reduce load on preparers.This review should occur immediately following external evaluations to help reduce load on preparers. Schedule in concert with accreditation visits.Schedule in concert with accreditation visits. May add additional insight into how to improve program.May add additional insight into how to improve program.

31. Program Planning Start creating a strategic planStart creating a strategic plan If you have a plan, update itIf you have a plan, update it Show connections to University’s Strategic PlanShow connections to University’s Strategic Plan

32. Future of Program Review Self-Study format is being discussed by the Program Review Steering Committee.Self-Study format is being discussed by the Program Review Steering Committee. This presentation incorporates some of the possible changes, e.g. vitas, future questions…This presentation incorporates some of the possible changes, e.g. vitas, future questions… Teamwork appears to be paramount!Teamwork appears to be paramount!

33. Architectural Engineering Technology Approved at the following levels:Approved at the following levels: –Department –College –Council on Postsecondary Education –Stopped at the Provost’s desk (Redding) in 2003 High community supportHigh community support Colleges asking to create articulation agreementsColleges asking to create articulation agreements Quite possibly outgrow CMGT quicklyQuite possibly outgrow CMGT quickly

34. Questions Comments Thank You Paul D. Cooper Sean P. Foley