1. business and industrial
2. construction

2012
Industry Advisory Board
Best Practices Event
Embassy Suites | Pheonix Biltmore | 2630 East Camelback Road | Phoenix, Arizona | Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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2012
Industry Advisory
Board
- IAB Best Practices Agenda
- List of Attendees
- 2012 IAB Sponsors
- Event Planning Group
- 2012 IAB Evaluation Form
About ACCE
Best Practices Event
- Intro, Mission & Membership Benefits
- ACCE Board of Trustees
- Accrdited Programs
- Accreditation Candidates
Morning Session
- ACCE Brief History and Overview
- IAB Role from the ACCE Perspective
- Postioning Your Firm
After the “Great Recession”
- Round Table Session I
- Founder’s Award and Scholarships
Afternoon Session
Phoenix, Arizona
- Beyond the Economy:
The Future of CM Programs
- Round Table Session II
- Review, Close , Adjourn
Visting Teams
-Training Requirements
-Training Session Excerpts
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Insert Tab 1 Label: Event Information 2012 ACCE Industry Advisory Board “Best Practices” Agenda
February 22, 2012
7:00 pm – 7:30 am
Registration
7:30 am – 8:00 am
Breakfast
7:45 am – 8:05 am
8:05 am – 8:30 am
Call to Order, Greeting and Self Introductions: Charlie Roesset / Tom Rogers / John Gaver
ACCE Brief History and Overview: Mike Holland
8:30 am – 9:00 am
Importance of Industry to ACCE Accredited Programs Jim Goddard, Kansas State University
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9:00 am – 9:45 am
Assessment Process / Continuous Improvement Process
Meeting the Needs of Industry
Expectations of Accreditation Team Visit
Assessment Visitor Training
Positioning Your Firm After the “Great Recession” Cynthia Paul, FMI Managing Director-Denver
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Near-Term Trends
Long-Term Outlook
Impact on Construction Management Programs
9:45 am – 10:00 am
Break
10:00 am – 10:15 am
Roundtable Explanations
10:15 am – 11:00 am
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Set-Up / Objectives / Rules / Topics
Round Table – Session 1: Re-Positioning Your Firm After the “Great Recession”
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Each Table will have an Assigned Facilitator
11:00 am – 11:45 am
Synthesis, Discussion and Take Home Lessons: Team Scribes/Spokesperson
11:45 am – 12:00 am
ACCE Founder’s Award and DuPree Scholarships
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:15 pm – 2:00 pm
IAB Best Practices: Beyond the Economy - The Future of Construction Management Programs
Moderator: Ron Worth, CEO/SMPS
Invited Panelists: Sharon McGuinness/NAWIC;
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Dr. Badger/ASU; Doug Pruitt/Sundt; Stan Scott/Hill International
Positioning and Branding your Construction Management Program
Technology & The Future of the Industry
The Mandate for Continuous Improvement
Evolving Roles of A/E/C Firms and Industry Associations in this Process
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Break / Refreshments
2:15 pm – 2:45 pm
Round Table – Session 2: Synthesis, Discussion and Take Home Lessons: Team Scribes/Spokesperson
2:45 pm – 3:15 pm
Open Forum
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm
Review, Close, Adjourn: Mike Holland / John Gaver
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Networking Reception – Welcome to ACCE!
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Industry Advisory Board Dinner & Networking at Seasons 52 Restaurant
2012 INDUSTRY ADVISORY BOARD
BEST PRACTICES EVENT
Special Thanks to our Sponsors
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help. SMPS is the only organization dedicated to
creating business opportunities in the A/E/C industry.
SMPS members are professionals with business
development and marketing responsibilities who are
working to secure profitable business relationships
for their companies. Members tap into a powerful
national and regional network to form teams, secure
referrals and leads, and benchmark performance.
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2012 INDUSTRY ADVISORY BOARD
BEST PRACTICES EVENT
Special Thanks to our Sponsors
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Event Planning Group James Hogan AIC, CPC, LEED GA James Hogan has over 20 years of industry experience, including managing over $850 million in commercial and multi‐family development and construction in Metro‐Miami and Metro‐Detroit, with an impeccable safety record and high standard for quality. James chairs the ACCE Development Committee, is an ACCE Executive Committee member, and is Co‐Vice Chair of the AICCCC Exam Committee. James is a first‐year doctorate of philosophy student and Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Construction Science Department in the College of Architecture at Texas A & M University. He teaches undergraduate scheduling and coaches the department’s graduate ASC national competition teams. James’ research interests are construction education research, innovation in sustainability, and development of under‐
represented construction professionals. Susan Labas Susan Labas is a Senior Associate and the Director of Marketing for van Zelm Engineers. Her background includes construction management and industry environmental regulations as well as business development. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vassar College and a Master of Science Degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Susan serves on the Industry Advisory Board of the Central Connecticut State University Construction Management Department. She is an officer on the Hartford Advisory Board for the ACE Mentor Program, as well as Program Chair and Immediate Past President of the Connecticut Chapter of Professional Women in Construction. She is a past president of the Hartford Chapter of NAWIC and served for seven years on the board of the Connecticut Building Congress. Susan is an active member of the ACCE Development Committee and has served on two Visiting Teams. Charles McIntyre, Ph.D. Charles McIntyre is a Faculty Member and Graduate Program Coordinator in the Construction Management and Engineering Department at North Dakota State University. He teaches courses in scheduling, land development, and construction management at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.. He has received a number of awards for teaching excellence. Charlie earned a Doctorate in Civil Engineering from Penn State His current research focus concentrates on construction and engineering education. Charlie has received a number of research grants for educational research from several organizations, including the National Science Foundation and the National Housing Endowment. He is involved in a number of ACCE committees and programs and is a member of the Board of Directors of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). Charles Roesset Charles Roesset has been in the building material industry since 1984. Since joining Simpson Strong‐Tie in January 1990, he has covered a sales territory encompassing south Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, the Caribbean, and South and Central America. He held the position of Education and Training Manager for the McKinney, Texas, office for six years, where he built, managed, and operated both the McKinney and Jacksonville, Fla., training centers. These training centers became accredited to offer continuing education and professional development hours to a variety of trade groups, including inspectors, architects, and contractors. In October 2001, Charlie accepted the role of Company Wide Training Manager, where his responsibilities include managing all aspects of employee training, and supporting branches with their customer training initiatives. He has been part of developing a certified training program in cooperation with the NAHBRC, and helps Simpson lead the industry in promoting construction industry education. Tom Rogers PE, Ph.D. Tom Rogers is a Professor of Construction Management at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Ariz. He served as chair of the Construction Management Department for ten years. He currently teaches in and leads fully online professional graduate degree programs in project management and construction management. His Doctorate was earned at the University of Maryland’s Clark School of Engineering in the area of Communication Systems Modeling and Information Measurement. Prior to entering academics, he was a Vice President for an ENR top 50 AEC firm. He has managed design and construction projects on three continents in a wide variety of types and delivery methods. In 2004 he acted as a Mentor for the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) in the Hiroshima Fellowship for Afghanistan program. In 2011 he was named Society of American Value Engineers International (SAVE) Communicator of the Year. Brian Wasserman, Ph.D. Brian Wasserman is Department Chair in the Construction Management Department at Minnesota State University (MSU), Mankato. His Doctorate in Industrial Technology was earned from the University of Northern Iowa (UNI). His research at UNI was on the use of wash water in concrete mixes. Currently, Brian teaches Planning and Scheduling at MSU, highlighting the Critical Path Method (CPM) and using Oracle Primavera P6 as the tool of choice for the scheduling component. He is collaborating with Minnesota’s Department of Transportation (DOT) to develop scheduling expertise within the DOT, engineering groups and contractors. He is also President of Leading Change, Inc, a construction consulting firm specializing in business management processes. He has extensive management experience in information technology, construction software, software development, superintendent training and business organization. Ron Worth Ron Worth is the Chief Executive Officer of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), a network of 6,000 marketing and business development professionals from architectural, engineering, planning, interior design, construction, and specialty construction firms located throughout the United States and Canada. He also served as the Executive Director of the Professional Services Management Association, representing CEOs and CFOs of leading architectural and engineering companies, and the Washington Building Congress. His career has exposed him to a range of projects including large commercial, institutional, industrial, retail, senior housing, and multi‐family housing. His last major project in Washington, DC, was the Dulles International Airport expansion. Ron has a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from Kansas University and a Master of Business Administration from Bradley University. He serves on the ACCE Board of Directors and is a member of several committees. 2012 IAB Evaluation Form Note:
All 2012 IAB Attendees will receive an online evaluation survey sometime in the two weeks immediately
following this program. A hard copy of the evaluation questions is included here for your convenience.
Industry Advisory Board Best Practices Event – February 2012 1. Which of the following most closely describes your field of employment? a. Academic Administrator b. Association c. Industry/Construction Professional d. Faculty e. Manufacturer or Supplier f. Retired g. Academic h. Industry i. Other_________________________________________________________ 2. Are you currently a member of a local IAB? a. Yes b. No 3. How did you learn about this event? a. ACCE website b. ACCE email c. Colleague d. Program Chair of my IAB e. Other ________________________________________________________ 4. Why did you decide to attend this event? ___________________________________________________________________________
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___________________________________________________________________________ THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING AND FOR SHARING YOUR COMMENTS! Insert Tab 2 Label: About ACCE Introduction to ACCE The American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) is a 501(c) (3) private nonprofit corporation. The mission of ACCE is to be a leading global advocate of quality construction education and to promote, support, and accredit quality construction education programs. The primary goal is promotion and continued improvement of postsecondary construction education; specifically, ACCE accredits construction education programs in colleges and universities that request its evaluation and meet its standards and criteria. ACCE is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) as the accrediting agency for both four‐year baccalaureate degree programs and two‐year associate degree programs in construction, construction science, construction management, and construction technology. Organized in 1974 by the American Institute of Constructors, the constructor’s professional organization, and the Associated Schools of Construction, ACCE enjoys the support of the principle building and contracting national associations and academic institutions seeking to satisfy the needs for well‐educated and trained entrants into the construction profession. By working together under the aegis of ACCE, persons representative of the total construction community—the public at large, construction educators and constructors—establish and maintain standards and criteria for accreditation, provide guidance to those seeking to achieve accredited status, and carry out the accreditation and reaccreditation processes. In doing so, ACCE serves the interests of potential students by helping them identify institutions and programs that offer quality education in the field, and serves the interests of the industry by enabling employers to identify persons who, by reason of their education and training, have the potential for making lasting contributions to the industry and their profession. ACCE also serves the interests of owners/users of constructed facilities and the public at large by raising the professional caliber of constructors and thus the quality of the construction for which they assume responsibility. ACCE has developed reciprocal agreements with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) of the United Kingdom, the National Board for Construction Management Accreditation (NBCMA) of the People’s Republic of China, and the Canadian Technological Accreditation Board (CTAB). The agreements recognize university degree programs accredited by CIOB, NBCMA, and CTAB as equivalent to baccalaureate or associate degree programs accredited by ACCE. These agreements are the culmination of a long period of evaluation by all parties, embracing academic standards’ comparability, exchange of procedural information, and reciprocal observation of accreditation visits. ACCE’s Mission The mission of ACCE is to be a leading global advocate of quality construction education and to promote, support, and accredit quality construction education programs. ACCE’s Purpose The purposes for which the corporation is formed are: 
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To promote and improve construction education and research at the postsecondary level; To engage in accrediting construction education programs offered by colleges and universities; To maintain procedures consistent with policies and procedures established by other accreditation agencies to which the corporation may belong; To publish current information concerning criteria and procedures adopted by the corporation for accrediting; To report the results of its activities; To list the colleges and universities which have or are seeking accredited programs of study in construction; To review at regular intervals the criteria which the corporation has adopted to evaluate programs in construction education; and To do any and all things necessary to carry out the purposes and conduct the business of the corporation as authorized by law. Why Choose ACCE Accreditation? An ACCE‐accredited construction education program provides assurance to students and prospective employers that the program has met stringent standards of content and quality. Program graduates are able to perform a broad range of professional responsibilities. Because programs are required to perform periodic self evaluations, industry and students are assured that the program is current with emerging technologies and requirements of the construction field. Once accredited, the institution and construction education program can further benefit by sending representatives to ACCE events, where they can learn what other programs are doing and using. Through the networking possibilities, they can keep current with emerging technologies and instructional techniques. Why Join ACCE as an Industry/Association Member?  You can influence the development of the industry’s future managers and leaders.  You can participate in the evolution and improvement of accreditation standards and criteria.  You can help monitor programs that prepare graduates who will ultimately determine the “bottom line” success of the industry.  You can partner with local construction education programs in service and research activities.  You can be a member of accreditation visiting teams.  You can serve on program advisory committees.  You can help guide accreditation requirements to ensure program graduates are well‐
prepared to meet the professional challenges facing the industry.  You can partner with a program to sponsor field trips, summer internships, and cooperative education activities.  You can serve on the ACCE Board of Trustees. To apply, complete the application found at http://acce‐hq.org/newmemberapplication. Organization (Industry) dues are $1500 per year and Association dues are $4400 per year. Individual memberships are also available for $150 per year. All dues and contributions are tax deductible. Non­Degree Program Recognition In response to the concept of quality education in construction, the American Council for Construction Education has created a recognition program for non‐degree, career‐related education programs. This is an effort to recognize the providers and programs that have a quality process and content aimed at providing education other than skills training. This is NOT accreditation, as it is not aimed at degree granting programs. Non­Degree Recognized Providers and Programs The following providers and their specific programs listed have met the standards established by ACCE and are currently recognized for their contributions to the construction industry. National Association of Home Builders Certified Aging‐in‐Place Specialist Program Certified Green Professional Program NAWIC Education Foundation Certified Construction Associate Program National Center for Construction Education & Research The Project Management Academy Program The Project Supervision Academy Program The Safety Council of Louisiana Capital Area Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Program Have a Construction Management Program Worthy of ACCE Recognition? If your organization has an ongoing, continuing education program aimed at managers in the construction field, consider applying for ACCE Non‐Degree Program Recognition. For more information, visit http://acce‐hq.org/nondegreerecognition.htm. American Council for Construction Education
Board of Trustees
2011-2012
OFFICERS
PRESIDENT:
VICE PRESIDENT:
SECRETARY:
TREASURER:
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT:
Professor James Goddard
Mr. John Gaver
Dr. Allan Hauck
Mr. Robert T. Meyer
Mr. Michael M. Holland
ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES
Dr. Norma Jean Andersen
American Institute of Constructors (AIC)
KWA Construction
631 20 ½ Ave. East
West Fargo, ND 58078
[email protected]
Mr. Martin Garza
Associated General Contractors
Education and Research Foundation
(AGCE&RF)
Sundt Construction, Area Manager
911 Central Parkway North STE 375
San Antonio, TX 78232
[email protected]
Dr. Charles Berryman
Associated Schools of Construction(ASC)
President
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
W145 Nebraska Hall
Lincoln, NE 68588
[email protected]
Mr. Steve Lords
Construction Financial Management
Association (CFMA)
Martin-Harris Construction, CFO
3030 Highland Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89109
[email protected]
Ms Sharon McGuinness
NAWIC Education Foundation (NEF)
Great American Insurance Co.
Contract Surety Manager
15150 N. Hayden Rd. STE 103
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
[email protected]
Ms Natalie Smith
National Center for Construction
Education & Research (NCCER)
Assessment Program Manager
13614 Progress Boulevard
Alachua, FL 32615
[email protected]
Ms Wanessa Tortolero
National Electrical Contractors
Association (NECA)
NECA Mgmt. Education Institute
3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 1100
Bethesda, MD 20814
[email protected]
EDUCATOR TRUSTEES
Dr. Richard Boser
Department of Technology
Illinois State University
210 Turner Hall
Normal, IL 61790
Term Expires: July 2013
[email protected]
Dr. Allan Hauck
Department of Construction Management
California Polytechnic State University
1 Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
Term Expires: July 2012
[email protected]
Dr. Hank Bray
School of Construction
University of Louisiana at Monroe
700 University Avenue
Monroe, LA 71209
Term Expires: July 2013
[email protected]
Professor Murray Jones
Building Science Technology
Jefferson State Community College
2601 Carson Road
Birmingham, AL 35215-3098
Term Expires: July 2013
[email protected]
Dr. Tom Burns
Civil Engineering Technology
Cincinnati State Technical and Community
College
3520 Central Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45223
Term Expires: July 2015
[email protected]
Dr. Dianne Kay Slattery
Department of Construction Management
Missouri State University
901 S. National
Springfield, MO 65807
Term Expires July 2015
[email protected]
Dr. Abdol R. Chini
M.E. Rinker School of Bldg Construction
University of Florida
P.O. Box 115703, 304 Rinker Hall
Gainesville, FL 32611
Term Expires: July 2014
[email protected]
Dr. Michael Emmer
Construction Management Program
Roger Williams University
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 02809
Term Expires: July 2012
[email protected]
Dr. Tulio Sulbaran
Department of Construction Management
University of Southern Mississippi
118 College Drive #5138
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Term Expires July 2012
[email protected]
Dr. Benjamin Uwakweh
School of Technology
North Carolina A&T State University
2004 Smith Hall
Greensboro, NC 27411
Term Expires: July 2014
[email protected]
EDUCATOR-at-LARGE TRUSTEES
INDUSTRY-at-LARGE TRUSTEE
Professor N. Fred Hart
Construction & Technology Programs
Santa Fe College
Building H-106, 3000 NW 83rd Street
Gainesville, FL 32606
[email protected]
Mr. Mark Benjamin
President & CEO
Morley Builders, Inc.
2901 28th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
[email protected]
Dr. Roger Liska
Department Chair
Clemson University
124 Lee Hall
Clemson, SC 29634-0507
[email protected]
Mr. John Gaver
Executive Vice President
Wehr Constructors, Inc.
4425 N. Lois Ave.
Tampa, FL 33614
[email protected]
Professor James Goddard
Professor & Program Coordinator
Kansas State University
240 Seaton Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
[email protected]
Mr. George Harris
Executive Director, Corporate Social
Responsibilities
G.E. Johnson Construction Company
25 N. Cascade Ave. STE 400
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
[email protected]
Professor Charles Matrosic
Professor (Retired)
Ferris State University
48855 Bootjack Rd.
Lake Linden, MI 49945
[email protected]
Professor Robert Segner
College of Architecture
Texas A&M University
3137 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843
[email protected]
Mr. Donald McCollister
President
Turner Industries Group
8687 United Plaza Blvd., Ste 500
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
[email protected]
Mr. Robert T. Meyer
Consultant
The Turner Corporation (Retired)
2209 Fishing Trail
Stamford, CT 06903
[email protected]
PUBLIC INTEREST
TRUSTEE
ACCREDITING AGENCY TRUSTEES
Ms Candace Scott, CET
Canadian Technology Accreditation Board
Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists
295-1101 Prince of Wales
Ottawa, Ontario K2C 3W7
613-238-8123
[email protected]
Mr. Carl Roegner
Consultant (Retired)
American Electric Power
9725 Northpark Drive
Bonham, TX 75418
[email protected]
Mr. Lu Jianzhong
National Board for Construction Management Accreditation
First Highway Engineering Bureau
China Road and Bridge Corporation
[email protected]
Insert Tab 3 Label: Morning Session ACCE – Brief History and Overview Michael M. Holland, CPC, AIC, Executive Vice President & CEO American Council for Construction Education Summary The mission of the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) is to be a leading global advocate of quality construction education programs and to promote, support, and accredit quality construction education programs. With the evolving technology in the delivery of education programs, the changes in construction materials, theories, regulations, and practices, and the expansion of campuses to international locations, ACCE strives to provide applicable standards and procedures to its constituents. Through promotion and continued improvement of postsecondary construction education, ACCE accredits construction education programs in colleges and universities that request its evaluation and meet its standards and criteria. ACCE is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) as the accrediting agency for Baccalaureate and Associate Degree programs in construction, construction science, construction management and construction technology located in North America and Australia. Michael M. Holland, CPA, AIC Executive Vice President & CEO American Council for Construction Education Since 2004 Mike has served as Executive Vice President & CEO for the American Council for Construction Education, where he is responsible for day to day affairs of the Council. ACCE is a non‐profit organization promoting quality construction education in post‐secondary institutions. Prior to his current position at ACCE, Mike was a construction Executive with over 30 years of progressive professional growth in large and small general contracting and construction management companies, Mike also served as President of a $50 million/year subcontracting and manufacturing company working nationally and internationally. Mike earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University in 1971, and a MS in Construction Management Science from Clemson University in 2003. Mr. Holland serves as a Member, Board of Advisors, American Institute of Constructors, Construction Certification Commission; Member, Board of Directors, ACE Mentor Program of Greater San Antonio; and Committee Member, AGC Education Committee. He is a Past Member, Board of Directors, Positive Beginnings (non‐profit daycare); Past Member, Board of Directors, Alamo Workforce Development Council (JTPA); and Past Member, Board of Directors, San Antonio Manufacturers Association. Notes _____________________________________________________________________________________
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_____________________________________________________________________________________ IAB Role from the ACCE Perspective James Goddard, Professor of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science / Kansas State University President of the American Council for Construction Education Summary The mission of the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) is to be a leading global advocate of quality construction education and to promote, support and accredit quality construction education programs. The primary goal is promotion, and continued improvement of postsecondary construction education; specifically, ACCE accredits construction education programs in colleges and universities that request its evaluation and meet its standards and criteria. By working together under the aegis of ACCE, representatives of the total construction community – the public at large, construction educators and constructors – establish and maintain standards and criteria for accreditation provide guidance to those seeking to achieve accredited status, and carry out the accreditation and reaccreditation processes. ACCE has made a commitment to sound and fair accreditation practices. The most visible aspect of the Council’s work and the very basis of the accreditation process is the Evaluation Team Visit to construction programs and the subsequent Team Report. Visiting Teams are comprised of trained representatives from the academic and industry constituencies of ACCE membership. The ACCE accreditation process serves the interests of potential students by helping them identify institutions and programs that offer quality education in the field, and serves the interests of industry by enabling employers to identify persons who, by reason of their education and training, have the potential for making lasting contributions to the industry and to their profession. ACCE also serves the interests of owners/users of constructed facilities and the public at large by raising the professional caliber of constructors and thus the quality of the construction for which they assume responsibility. Discussion Points The Accreditation Process ‐ The Role of the Industry Advisory Board ‐ Becoming a Candidate for Accreditation ‐ Mentors ‐ Path to Accreditation Acceptance The Team Visit ‐ General Principles and Areas of Emphasis ‐ Team Responsibilities and Conduct ‐ ACCE Standards of Evaluation: Determining Strengths, Weaknesses and Concerns Post Visit Activities ‐ Team Executive Meeting ‐ Presentation to the University and Departmental Officers ‐ Preparation of the Visiting Team Report Summary ‐ How to Become an ACCE Team Visitor James Goddard Professor of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science Kansas State University President‐Elect of the American Council for Construction Education Jim Goddard has been with K‐State for 37 years. He is currently responsible for teaching and coordination of the university's construction science and management program. He has advised a number of award‐winning construction management teams, including the K‐State student chapter of Associated General Contractors and Sigma Lambda Chi, the international construction science honor society at K‐State. Within the American Council for Construction Education, Jim has chaired many of the council's accreditation teams that have visited major universities over the last fifteen years. He has also served as the primary trainer of accreditation visiting team members for the council. In addition, Goddard has been president of other construction‐related organizations such as the Associated Schools of Construction and Sigma Lambda Chi. In 2000, he received the Outstanding Educator Award from the Associated Schools of Construction. Jim holds a bachelor's degree in building construction from K‐State and a master's degree in building construction from the University of Florida. Notes _____________________________________________________________________________________
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_____________________________________________________________________________________ Positioning Your Firm after the “Great Recession” (9:00 – 9:45 am) During the past few years, the AEC Industry has been confronted with the worst recession in living memory. While many firms have hunkered down and gone into survival mode, others are wisely utilizing this economic downturn to position themselves for future success. Effectively guiding your firm through difficult times includes planning for future staffing needs, and ensuring that existing employees and new hires receive the best education possible to prepare them for dealing with conditions in our current AEC environment. FMI strategy expert Cynthia Paul will give an overview of near‐term trends, the long‐term outlook, and what it all means to your construction management programs. Her presentation will include a discussion of market drivers and change agents, growth markets, funding, competitors, and clients. The impacts of new technology, sustainability, and social media will be factored into the equation. Ongoing uncertainty, in combination with ever increasing innovations, calls for corporate agility. Understanding the “new normal” is only the first step. Creative strategy will not be enough. Executing strategic initiatives in your marketplace is required for success. Discussion Points Setting the Stage  How FMI gathers data and draws conclusions Near‐term Trends  Market Drivers & Change Agents  Growth Markets  Funding  Competition: Pitfalls and Opportunities  Technology: IPD and BIM  Sustainability  Social Media Long‐term Outlook  The Inevitability and Increasing Rapidity of Change  What's Driving Change Now: Is Your Firm Ready?  Client Needs and Perceptions Impact on Construction Management Programs  Industry Image: Attracting and Retaining Future Workers  Existing Student Programs (NAWIC, AGC, ACE Mentor, etc.)  Interface between Student Programs, Construction Firms and CM Programs Concluding Remarks  Where do we go from here? Featured Speaker Cynthia Paul Practice Leader for Business Development FMI Corporation As FMI's Practice Leader for Business Development, Cynthia Paul works with industry organizations to position them to capture market share and grow profitably. She helps construction industry organizations stand out from the competition by discovering their differentiated platform. Working in tandem with project teams to create winning strategies, she has served industry associations, contracting firms and industry suppliers. With a strong conviction that marketing and business development starts at the top of an organization, Cynthia works with company presidents, sales, marketing and business development executives to help create a strategic vision. She then works one‐on‐one with companies to ensure that their strategic vision is translated into a competitive advantage in the marketplace and that the full market benefit is achieved. Cynthia is a highly‐rated instructor and speaker. Her presentation style and knowledge of the construction industry make her a sought after speaker for industry events across the country for such programs as Construction Selling Skills, Presentation Skills, Competitive Marketing for Contractors, and Managing Key Accounts. Cynthia holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, with a minor in Economics, from Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colo. She earned her Master of Business Administration degree in Finance and Marketing from the University of Denver. Notes _____________________________________________________________________________________
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_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Round Table Process 1. Select a person at your table who will serve as the Scribe/Spokesperson. 2. Brainstorm to develop answers to the seed questions. 3. The Scribe/Spokesperson will write down the group’s ideas on the form provided. 4. The Scribe/Spokesperson will provide a brief summary of the group’s opinions. 5. The Scribe/Spokesperson will give their form to one of the IAB Facilitators at the end of the session. Guidelines for Facilitators 
Be a neutral servant of the group. Treat all ideas with equal respect. 
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Focus on tangible, helpful ideas that all attendees can reflect upon and perhaps implement within their own Industry Advisory Boards. ACCE Founder’s Award, DuPree Scholarship and NHE Scholarship Presented by John F. Gaver, Executive Vice President, Principal‐in‐Charge at Wehr Constructors Founders Award The ACCE Founder’s Award is bestowed annually upon an individual, company or organization that has demonstrated a profound effect on construction education during the last year. DuPree Construction Education Fund Scholarship Applicants must be accepted in a Masters or PhD construction‐related program, in an institution with an ACCE‐accredited program. Scholarship(s) of at least $5,000 each will be awarded. Applicants must desire a career as faculty in an ACCE‐Accredited Construction Management program after completing their studies. Current, full‐time faculty are not eligible. DuPree Construction Education Fund/National Housing Endowment Scholarship Applicants must be accepted in a Masters or PhD construction‐related program, in an institution with an ACCE‐accredited program. Scholarship(s) of at least $7,500 each will be awarded. Applicants are expected to become faculty at an ACCE‐Accredited program. Residential experience is required. John F. Gaver Executive Vice President, Principal‐in‐Charge Wehr Constructors John Gaver began with Wehr Constructors in December, 1988 as Director of Florida Operations. In July, 1995 he was promoted to Vice President and subsequently elected to the Board of Directors of Wehr Constructors, Inc., where he is now Executive Vice President. John received an M.B.A. in Business from Southern Illinois University in 1982 and a B. S. in Engineering from the University of Nebraska, Omaha in 1966. He has held a Florida P.E. since 1985, a Construction Management Certification since 1996. He is also a Level I Thermographer, a Certified Mold Remediator and Certified Indoor Environmentalist. John currently belongs to many associations including: AIA, MAA and ACCE. Notes _____________________________________________________________________________________
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2012 Founder’s Award Nomination Form
Period of Consideration: January 2011 – December 2011
Deadline for Nomination: May 20, 2012
Nominator Contact Information: Provide contact information of the person making the nomination. If
this nominee is selected, the contact person will be asked to assist ACCE in gathering appropriate
information to make a successful award.
Nominator Name/Address: ____________________________________________________
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Nominator Phone: ___________________ Nominator E-mail: ________________________
Nominee Information
If nominating a person,
Person Name: _______________________________________________________________
Company/Org. Affiliation: _____________________________________________________
Dept./Div./ or Title of Nominee: ________________________________________________
Mailing Address of Nominee: __________________________________________________
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Phone # of Nominee: __________________________ Fax #: ________________________
E-Mail: of Nominee: _________________________________________________________
If nominating a Company or Organization,
Company/Organization Name: __________________________________________________
Contact Person for Company/Organization: ________________________________________
Title or Position of Contact Person: ______________________________________________
Mailing Address of Contact Person: ______________________________________________
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Phone # of Contact Person: _______________________ Fax #: ________________________
E-mail of Contact Person: _______________________________________________________
(Note: If company/organization has multiple locations, please indicate which location is being nominated
or if all locations are included in the nomination. A brief description of the company/organization should
be provided in the supporting documents)
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American Council for Construction Education
Nomination Statement: Provide a statement of 500 words or less describing how this individual,
company, or organization has demonstrated a profound effect on construction education during the last
year and why they should be selected for this national award. Factors can include impact to construction
reputation; contribution to the Construction Industry as a whole; benefit to future Construction
Management Students.
Supporting Documentation: Attach to this form general descriptive information, evidence of such work
resulting in nomination, or letters of endorsement if pertinent for consideration of this award. There is no
minimum or limitation on the supporting documentation. Only enough information should be provided
for reviewers to understand the nature and impact of the nominee’s “profound affect” on construction
education this year.
ACCE Founder’s Award Nomination Form
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American Council for
Construction Education
2012 Dupree Construction Education Fund Scholarship
Official Application Form
General Information
Awards
Scholarship(s) of at least $5,000 each will be awarded.
Deadline
This completed form and any other supporting material are due back to the Dupree Fund,
c/o ACCE, by May 3, 2012. Handwritten applications are not permitted.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be accepted in a Masters or PhD construction-related program, in an
institution with an ACCE-accredited program.
Questions
Please contact ACCE at (210) 495-6161, or email at [email protected]
Send the Application to
Scholarship
ACCE Dupree Construction Education Fund
1717 North Loop 1604 East, STE 320
San Antonio, TX 78232
[email protected]
Announcement of Recipient(s)
Recipients will be announced and notified by August 2011.
American Council for
Construction Education
2012 Dupree Construction Education Fund
Scholarship Application
Future University Faculty
Receipt Deadline: May 3, 2012
You must complete ALL sections of this application. Type or print using black ink. Use N/A if a
question does not apply. Appearance and completeness of application WILL BE
CONSIDERED during evaluation. Electronic format is acceptable.
A.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT
1. Applicant MUST desire a career as faculty in an ACCE-accredited Construction
Management program after completing their studies. Current, full-time faculty are
not eligible.
2. Applicant MUST have been accepted in an advanced degree program in the
construction management field in an institution with an ACCE accredited
undergraduate program.
3. Document experience working in the U.S. domestic construction industry.
B.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Completed and signed application.
2. Current transcript(s)
3. Three letters of recommendation:
a. Former or current employer from industry
b. School or University instructor
c. Personal reference
4. Photograph of yourself in a sealed envelope with a short biography. The photo
envelope will only be opened if you are selected as a scholarship recipient, and will
only be used for media purposes. No photos will be returned.
5. Resume or Vitae, including industry/work and community experience.
6. Recipient, upon completion, must pursue a faculty position with an ACCEaccredited program.
NO REMINDERS REGARDING SUBMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION WILL BE
PROVIDED TO APPLICANT PRIOR TO COMPETITION DEADLINE.
C.
AWARDS
1. Scholarship(s) will be awarded for $5,000 per student for one year.
2. Applications will be reviewed by the selection committee of the ACCE Dupree
Education Fund, which will consider an applicant’s interest in the construction
industry, grades, employment experience, extracurricular activities, references and
financial need. Winners will be affirmed by the Board of Trustees. Checks will
be sent directly to the designated university.
3. Recipient is required to send a written acknowledgment of the scholarship award to
the ACCE Dupree Education Fund within 30 days of notification.
4. Recipient will be asked to participate in the ACCE Dupree Education Fund and
NHE activities, unless unable to do so due to distance and cost.
5. Recipient will be required to sign an agreement indicating he/she will be
responsible for keeping the Dupree Education Fund and NHE up to date on
address, phone number, e-mail changes, and name of institution of employment
upon graduation from the program.
6. Recipient may reapply each year for additional scholarship. Receipt of award does
not guarantee selection for future year(s).
American Council for
Construction Education
2012 Dupree Construction Education Fund
Scholarship Application – Page 2
Future University Faculty
D.
MISCELLANEOUS
1. Send all required information to: Scholarships, ACCE Dupree Education Fund,
1717 North Loop 1604 East, STE 320, San Antonio, TX 78232.
2. For more information or copies of the application, write the above address,
or email [email protected]
3. No receipt of the application will be acknowledged by the Education Fund.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
4. The information you provide on the application is considered confidential and will
not be shared beyond the Board of Trustees unless permission is given otherwise, or
unless selected to receive a scholarship.
American Council for
Construction Education
2012 Dupree Construction Education Fund
Scholarship Application
University Faculty
I.
PERSONAL
A. Name
Last
B.
First
Middle initial
Your Mailing Address (1) Permanent
Number & Street
City
State, Zip
Number & Street
City
State, Zip
Your Mailing Address (2) School
At which address can you be contacted May – Aug.: Permanent
C.
Phone: (1) Permanent
School
(2) School
(3) Cell Phone
D. Email Address
E.
Date of Birth
F.
1. Marital Status
F.
Current Age
G.
Social Security Number
2. Spouse’s Name
3. Spouse’s occupation
4. Spouse’s annual Income $
5. Number of dependents other than spouse
II. SCHOLASTIC INFORMATION
A.
Provide names, city and states of colleges, and/or universities you have attended or are currently attending beginning
with most recent first. Please be sure to indicate month and year of graduation or anticipated graduation date. Use
additional sheet if needed.
IMPORTANT!!!
1. College/University
Attended (from-to)
Major
Anticipated Month/Year of Graduation
a.
b.
2. Two Year College
Attended (from-to)
Major
Anticipated Month/Year of Graduation
a.
b.
3. Provide a chronological history of your activities if NOT continuously enrolled in school since high school
graduation. History should begin immediately after high school graduation until the present time.
B.
Grade Point Average
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III.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
It is important to complete all blanks. State N/A if question does not apply and supply an explanation on a separate piece
of paper.
A.
Beginning in the fall semester, what amount of your college and living expense will you personally provide from
your own earnings & savings? (Exclude funds from parents, relatives, loans, scholarships, etc.)
B.
Estimated cost for the next school year:
C.
1. Tuition
$
per year
2. Room and Board
$
per year
3. Books
$
per year
4. Misc. (specify)
$
per year
Total
$
per year
Indicate the amount of support from the following sources:
1. Summer work
$
per year
2. Part-Time work
$
per year
3. Full-time work
$ __________ per year
4. Loans (specify type)
$
per year
5. Scholarships (specify type)
$
per year
6. Other sources of income including corporate or parental contribution (specify type)
Total
$
per year
$
per year
IV.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
On a separate piece of paper answer the following questions:
1. Why are you applying for the ACCE Dupree Education Fund Scholarship?
2. Why are you interested in a career as faculty in Construction Management?
3. What would you like to be doing five years after graduation?
I agree that the Board of Trustees of ACCE and/or representatives designated by the Board may use this application and all
attachments for the purposes of scholarship evaluation and selection. If I am selected as a scholarship recipient, I agree, if
requested, to be interviewed and give my permission for my photograph and comments to be used for marketing and
promotion of ACCE.
Signature
Date
American Council for
Construction Education/
National Housing Endowment
2012 Dupree Construction Education Fund/NHE Scholarship
Official Application Form
General Information
Awards
Scholarship(s) of up to $7,500 each will be awarded.
Deadline
This completed form and any other supporting material are due back to the Dupree Fund/NHE,
c/o ACCE, by May 3, 2012. Handwritten applications are not permitted.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be accepted in a Masters or PhD construction-related program, in an
institution with an ACCE-accredited program.
Applicants are expected to become faculty at an ACCE-accredited program.
Residential experience is required.
Questions
Please contact ACCE at (210) 495-6161, or email at [email protected]
Send the Application to
Dupree/NHE Scholarship
ACCE Dupree Construction Education Fund
1717 North Loop 1604 East, STE 320
San Antonio, TX 78232
[email protected]
Announcement of Recipient(s)
Recipients will be announced and notified by August 2011.
American Council for
Construction Education
2012 Dupree Construction Education Fund/NHE
Scholarship Application
Future University Faculty
Receipt Deadline: May 3, 2012
You must complete ALL sections of this application. Type or print using black ink. Use N/A if a
question does not apply. Appearance and completeness of application WILL BE
CONSIDERED during evaluation. Electronic format is acceptable.
A.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT
1. Applicant MUST desire a career as faculty in an ACCE-accredited Construction
Management program after completing their studies. Current, full-time faculty are
not eligible.
2. Applicant MUST have been accepted in an advanced degree program in the
construction management field in an institution with an ACCE accredited
undergraduate program.
3. Document experience working in the U.S. residential construction industry.
B.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Completed and signed application.
2. Current transcript(s)
3. Three letters of recommendation:
a. Former or current employer from industry
b. School or University instructor
c. Personal reference
4. Photograph of yourself in a sealed envelope with a short biography. The photo
envelope will only be opened if you are selected as a scholarship recipient, and will
only be used for media purposes. No photos will be returned.
5. Resume or Vitae, including industry/work and community experience.
6. Recipient, upon completion, must pursue a faculty position with an ACCEaccredited program.
NO REMINDERS REGARDING SUBMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION WILL BE
PROVIDED TO APPLICANT PRIOR TO COMPETITION DEADLINE.
C.
AWARDS
1. Scholarship(s) will be awarded up to $7,500 per student for one year.
2. Applications will be reviewed by the selection committee of the ACCE Dupree
Education Fund, which will consider an applicant’s interest in the construction
industry, grades, employment experience, extracurricular activities, references,
and financial need. Winners will be affirmed by the Board of Trustees. Checks will
be sent directly to the designated university.
3. Recipient is required to send a written acknowledgment of the scholarship award to
the ACCE Dupree Education Fund within 30 days of notification.
4. Recipient will be asked to participate in the ACCE Dupree Education Fund and
NHE activities, unless unable to do so due to distance and cost.
5. Recipient will be required to sign an agreement indicating he/she will be
responsible for keeping the Dupree Education Fund and NHE up to date on
address, phone number, e-mail changes, and name of institution of employment
upon graduation from the program.
6. Recipient may reapply each year for additional scholarship. Receipt of award does
not guarantee selection for future year(s).
American Council for
Construction Education
2012 Dupree Construction Education Fund/NHE
Scholarship Application – Page 2
Future University Faculty
D.
MISCELLANEOUS
1. Send all required information to: Scholarships, ACCE Dupree Education Fund/NHE,
1717 North Loop 1604 East, STE 320, San Antonio, TX 78232.
2. For more information or copies of the application, write the above address,
or email [email protected]
3. No receipt of the application will be acknowledged by the Education Fund.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
4. The information you provide on the application is considered confidential and will
not be shared beyond the Board of Trustees unless permission is given otherwise, or
unless selected to receive a scholarship.
American Council for
Construction Education
2012 Dupree Construction Education Fund/NHE
Scholarship Application
University Faculty
I.
PERSONAL
A. Name
Last
B.
First
Middle initial
Your Mailing Address (1) Permanent
Number & Street
City
State, Zip
Number & Street
City
State, Zip
Your Mailing Address (2) School
At which address can you be contacted May – Aug.: Permanent
C.
Phone: (1) Permanent
School
(2) School
(3) Cell Phone
D. Email Address
E.
Date of Birth
F.
1. Marital Status
F.
Current Age
G.
Social Security Number
2. Spouse’s Name
3. Spouse’s occupation
4. Spouse’s annual Income $
5. Number of dependents other than spouse
II. SCHOLASTIC INFORMATION
A.
Provide names, city and states of colleges, and/or universities you have attended or are currently attending beginning
with most recent first. Please be sure to indicate month and year of graduation or anticipated graduation date. Use
additional sheet if needed.
IMPORTANT!!!
1. College/University
Attended (from-to)
Major
Anticipated Month/Year of Graduation
a.
b.
2. Two Year College
Attended (from-to)
Major
Anticipated Month/Year of Graduation
a.
b.
3. Provide a chronological history of your activities if NOT continuously enrolled in school since high school
graduation. History should begin immediately after high school graduation until the present time.
B.
Grade Point Average
2012 Dupree Construction Education Fund/NHE
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III.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
It is important to complete all blanks. State N/A if question does not apply and supply an explanation on a separate piece
of paper.
A.
Beginning in the fall semester, what amount of your college and living expense will you personally provide from
your own earnings & savings? (Exclude funds from parents, relatives, loans, scholarships, etc.)
B.
Estimated cost for the next school year:
C.
1. Tuition
$
per year
2. Room and Board
$
per year
3. Books
$
per year
4. Misc. (specify)
$
per year
Total
$
per year
Indicate the amount of support from the following sources:
1. Summer work
$
per year
2. Part-Time work
$
per year
3. Full-time work
$ __________ per year
4. Loans (specify type)
$
per year
5. Scholarships (specify type)
$
per year
6. Other sources of income including corporate or parental contribution (specify type)
Total
$
per year
$
per year
IV.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
On a separate piece of paper answer the following questions:
1. Why are you applying for the ACCE Dupree Education Fund/NHE Scholarship?
2. Why are you interested in a career as faculty in Construction Management?
3. What would you like to be doing five years after graduation?
I agree that the Board of Trustees of ACCE and/or representatives designated by the Board may use this application and all
attachments for the purposes of scholarship evaluation and selection. If I am selected as a scholarship recipient, I agree, if
requested, to be interviewed and give my permission for my photograph and comments to be used for marketing and
promotion of ACCE.
Signature
Date
Insert Tab 4 Label: Afternoon Session Afternoon Panel Beyond the Economy: The Future of Construction Management Programs (1:15 – 2:00 pm) Although Construction Management Programs have been impacted by recent economic events, demand for CM graduates from 2‐ and 4‐year institutions has remained surprisingly strong. In part, the desirability of these students is due to the partnerships that have been forged among universities, corporate clients and industry associations. In particular, Advisory Boards for accredited CM programs—comprised of active industry professionals—have proven to be a critical element in improving university perceptions about Construction Management education, as well as strengthening the core CM curriculum, serving as adjunct faculty, and raising funds for scholarships and other academic pursuits. This dynamic and extremely experienced presentation panel will collectively gaze into the future. Their goal: to predict how to grow and evolve our Construction Management Programs for the purpose of increasing value—and demand—for the students they graduate. Discussion Points Positioning & Branding your Construction Management Program  Where do you expect your CM Program to be in 5 – 10 years?  Influence of the Economy and Demographics on Future Enrollments  Who is your Competition?  Expanding Awareness: Effective use of Various Media to Promote your Program  Tapping into the Power of Relationships and Networking to Increase Demand for your Students Technology & the Future of the Industry  What tools, skills, and knowledge will current A/E/C Graduates need five years from now?  IPD  BIM  Sustainability  Social Media  Ethics  The “Next Big Thing”  Will your students be ready? The Mandate for Continuous Improvement  Anticipating Change – How to Stay Nimble and Flexible  Local, State and Federal Laws and Regulations  Industry Mandates: LEED, etc.  The Growing Importance of ACCE Accreditation  Client Needs and Expectations Evolving Roles of AEC Firms and Industry Associations in this Process  Industry and Academia in Active Partnership  The Value of Corporate Involvement  Current and Future Roles of Industry Associations: SMPS, NAWIC, AGC, ABC, ACE Mentor, etc.  Creating a Meaningful Interface between Industry Associations, Construction Firms and CM Programs Concluding Remarks  Where do we go from here? Panelists William W. Badger Professor Emeritus, Del E. Webb School of Construction Arizona State University William W. Badger has been teaching and conducting research at Arizona State University since 1985. He has served as Department Chair (1987‐1992), Director of the Del E. Webb School of Construction (1992‐2005), and he was honored with many awards, including ASC’s Lifetime Achievement Award. William began his education with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University, followed by a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Oklahoma State University, and topped off by a Ph.D. in Soil Mechanics from Iowa State University. He is also a graduate of the United States Army War College and the Command & General Staff College. Before William became a professor, he was the District Engineer in St. Paul, Minn., providing leadership and management to an engineering organization of 800 personnel with an area including parts of five states. He was later The Engineer for the United States Military Academy, where he supervised long‐range planning, engineering, energy, environmental, construction, and maintenance. Sharon McGuinness Contract Bond Manager Great American Insurance Company Sharon Mc Guinness, JD, AFSB, CCA, CIT is a native of Paterson, N.J. She received her B.A. from Glassboro State College, (now Rowan University) Glassboro, N.J., majoring in Speech and Theater Arts. She received her Juris Doctor from Western State University, College of Law, Fullerton, Calif. Sharon has been involved with the surety industry for over 30 years. She is the Contract Bond Manager of Great American Insurance Company and has been prequalifying contractors for performance and payment bonds in Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico for the last 16 years since Great American asked her to move to Arizona and open a bond office for them. Prior to moving to Arizona, Sharon worked with St Paul Insurance Company in NJ and Ohio Casualty and Great American Insurance Company in Southern California as bond underwriter and manager respectively. She holds certifications in AFSB (Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding), CCA (Certified Construction Associate), and CIT (Construction Industry Technician). She is a member of the Surety Association of Arizona (SAA) and has served as their President. She also served as the Vice President of the Southern California Surety Association before moving to Arizona. Sharon is a member of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) and the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). She sits on the Industry Advisory Council of the Del E Webb School of Construction at Arizona State University and is a Trustee on the board of the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). She has served on the National NAWIC Board of Directors, and was Chair of the National Committees for the Industry Liaison and Strategic Planning committees, and is a Past National President of the NAWIC Education Foundation (NEF). J. Doug Pruitt Chairman and CEO Sundt Construction Inc. J. Doug Pruitt is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sundt Construction Inc., which provides preconstruction and construction services through a variety of delivery methods, such as construction management at risk, design‐build, program management, and design‐bid‐build. Sundt Construction has divisions to service projects in commercial and institutional buildings, highways, bridges, dams, light rail, multifamily and senior housing, telecommunications, wastewater and water treatment, utilities, mining and power. Doug joined the Sundt family of companies in 1966. He has served as Executive Vice President and Manager of the Building Division, Vice President/Manager of Construction Management Services, and Chief Estimator of the Building Division. In May 1992, he assumed the position of President and Chief Operating Officer, then Chairman and CEO in 1998. He is the author of articles on concrete slipform mechanical cores for high‐rise buildings and has chaired committees for the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) producing brochures and videos on “Total Quality Management”, “Partnering” and “Workforce Development.” Doug holds an Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Oklahoma State University and a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. He is also a graduate of the Arizona State University Management Institute and the Stanford Executive Development Program. Stan Scott, Architect Director of Project Management – Texas Region Hill International, Inc. Stan Scott is a licensed Architect with over 30 years of experience in design and construction. Prior to joining Hill International, Inc., Stan had a 12+ year career in architectural practice and 20 years managing projects and organizational processes for the University of Texas (UT) System. His capital project experience includes over $3 billion in high‐tech, research, healthcare, and academic facilities. Additionally, Stan served seven years on the University of Texas System Compliance Committee, four years on the Environmental Advisory Committee, and was a leading contributor to State of Texas Uniform General Conditions for Construction in 1995, 2005 and 2010. Stan has participated in hundreds of professional services selections, facilitated many organizational workshops, delivered numerous professional training seminars and also developed state‐wide professional conferences. With the UT System, he developed the UT Operational Control Plan, process guidelines, and their web‐based eManual. Stan currently serves on the Board of Directors and three committees of the Construction Owners’ Association of America (COAA) and is a founding Vice President of the Texas Chapter of COAA. Ronald D. Worth, CAE, FSMPS, CPSM, Associate AIA Chief Executive Officer Society for Marketing Professional Services Alexandria, Virginia Mr. Worth is currently the chief executive officer of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), a network of 6,000 marketing and business development professionals from architectural, engineering, planning, interior design, construction, and specialty construction firms located throughout the United States and Canada. The Society and its 58 chapters benefit from the support of 3,600 design and building firms, encompassing 80% of the Engineering News‐Record Top 500 Design Firms and Top 400 Contractors. SMPS’s mission is to advocate for, educate, and connect leaders in the building industry. SMPS is the only organization dedicated to creating business opportunities in the A/E/C industry. Mr. Worth brings more than 25 years of experience in the construction and design industries to his role at SMPS. He was the vice president of marketing for the CECO Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of HEICO Industries, a Fortune 500 international construction services company located in Chicago, IL. In this position, he coordinated business development activities, overseeing 27 offices nationwide. This leadership role brought him into contact with the major architects, developers, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors around the country, through an aggressive program of preconstruction services, value engineering, and public relations. His career has exposed him to a range of projects including large commercial, institutional, industrial, retail, senior housing, and multi‐family housing. His last major project in Washington, DC, was the Dulles International Airport expansion, while helping to reshape most of the mid‐Atlantic skylines. A popular presenter, Mr. Worth has conducted in excess of 300 seminars and training classes for 14,000+ professionals across the country on topics from marketing, building industry economics, technology in construction, and preconstruction services, to economical structural design of various building types. He has written many articles for professional trade groups and nonprofit associations and has actively participated on many industry committees, forums, and symposiums for the advancement of the building community. He co‐authored the book Building Profits through Marketing in the Building Industry, A/E/C Marketing Fundamentals (McGraw‐Hill). His latest book, The Handbook of Sales and Marketing for Design Build Services (BNi), was released in Fall 2010. He has a BSAE from Kansas University and an MBA from Bradley University. Notes _____________________________________________________________________________________
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_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Round Table Process 1. Select a person at your table who will serve as the Scribe/Spokesperson. 2. Brainstorm to develop answers to the seed questions. 3. The Scribe/Spokesperson will write down the group’s ideas on the form provided. 4. The Scribe/Spokesperson will provide a brief summary of the group’s opinions. 5. The Scribe/Spokesperson will give their form to one of the IAB Facilitators at the end of the session. Guidelines for Facilitators 
Be a neutral servant of the group. Treat all ideas with equal respect. 
Help the group to stay on a productive course. Avoid lengthy discussions on any single idea. 
Be an advocate for progress. Keeps the discussion moving. Encourage all members of the group to participate. Ask direct questions of specific members to draw them out. 
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Focus on tangible, helpful ideas that all attendees can reflect upon and perhaps implement within their own Industry Advisory Boards. Insert Tab 5 Label: Visiting Teams American Council for
Construction Education
Training Requirements for Visiting Team Members and Chairs
Rev. Nov. 2011
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Initial Training
Held at all ACCE Mid‐year and Annual Meetings for all new visitors. Training is good for 5 years. MIT Visit
After completing Initial Training, you will participate on a team visit as a Member‐in‐Training.
Advanced Training + Case Studies
Held at both ACCE Mid‐year and Annual Meetings. Required AFTER everyone completing an MIT Visit, BEFORE being a full VT member. Also for all Full Members needing to retrain. MUST include the Case study segment.
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Partipation in Team visits as a Full member. MUST RETRAIN EVERY 5 YEARS
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Chair with 3 full member visits
All full members who have participated as such on 3 Visiting Teams become eligible to participate as Chairs.
Chair Training + Case Studies
Held only at the Annual Meeting. Required of all newly qualified chairs, prior to chairing a Team. ALL CHAIRS MUST RETRAIN EVERY 3 YEARS.
American Council for
Construction Education
Visiting Team Member Training Session (Excerpts) I.
Purpose This training workbook provides the necessary documentation, participant handouts and training materials to those participating in a visiting team member training session for the American Council For Construction Education (ACCE). To become a qualified visiting team member, a person must first participate in two training‐
related experiences. First, he/she must participate in a visiting team member training session conducted by a qualified trainer of ACCE. Following this, the person must serve on a visiting team as a member‐in‐training. The purpose of this training session is to meet the first requirement. II.
Introduction ACCE is a private, non‐profit corporation supported by the public and private sectors of the construction community. Accreditation of construction education programs helps to ensure that students receive quality professional education and to identify those educational institutions offering professional baccalaureate and associate degree programs in construction education that meet the needs of society. Recognizing the construction profession’s significant responsibilities to the general public and its effect on society, accreditation enhances the quality of construction by: 
Establishing minimum criteria for post secondary construction education programs which will aid educational institutions in developing quality programs within their resources and operating conditions that respond to the needs of the construction profession, 
Recognizing construction education programs that meet standards of competence warranting public and professional confidence, 
Encouraging education institutions to maintain academic curricula, instruction and learning experiences, and research relevant to the needs of the construction profession, construction industry, and the general public through interchange of ideas and continuous self‐evaluation of construction education programs, 
Providing the profession with individuals who have been graduated from courses of study designed to prepare them to work toward responsible professional positions in the construction industry, 
Fostering national unity in construction education and construction practice; relating education to practice for the mutual benefit of both the construction industry and society, and 
Encouraging representatives from construction education, practitioners, and the general public to share in discussions and resolution of problems related to the preservation and advancement of standards for construction education. To this end, ACCE was founded to accredit postsecondary construction education programs. The mission of ACCE is to be a leading global advocate of quality construction education; and to promote, support, and accredit quality construction education programs. To accomplish its mission, ACCE has the following goals: 
To promote and improve construction education and research; 
To engage in accrediting construction education programs; 
To maintain procedures consistent with policies and procedures established by other accreditation agencies to which the corporation may belong; 
To publish current information concerning criteria and procedures adopted by the corporation for accrediting; 
To report the result of its activities; 
To list the programs of study in construction which have or are seeking, accreditation; 
To review, at regular intervals, the criteria which the corporation has adopted to evaluate programs in construction education; and 
To do any and all things necessary to carry out the functions and conduct the business of the corporation as authorized by law. III.
The Accreditation Process An institution having a construction education program that wishes to become accredited by ACCE makes application by filing ACCE Document 101, Appendix A, Form A‐1, application for candidate status and/or an accreditation review, along with five copies each of the institution catalog, construction curriculum and course descriptions, construction program mission and goals, a syllabus for each course taught by the construction unit and resumes of all faculty members assigned to the construction program. The application must be signed by the program director, the next higher administrative officer (i.e., dean of the college), and the chief executive officer of the institution. The completed form A‐1 and accompanying materials, along with the initial accreditation fee, are submitted to the executive vice president. A. Becoming a Candidate for Accreditation The recommendation can be one of the following: 1. Candidate Status (with a Preliminary Self‐Evaluation Study) 2
If, as determined by the screening committee, the institution has a viable construction program that is not ready for an accreditation review in that it does not adequately comply with ACCE Standards and Criteria, but appears able to complete the full accreditation process within five years, the recommendation will be for candidate status with a preliminary self‐evaluation study. If the president concurs with the recommendation, the institution is notified by the executive vice president. 2. Candidate Status (with a Full Self‐Evaluation Study) If, as determined by the screening committee, the construction program is ready for an accreditation review in that it appears to meet ACCE Standards and Criteria and at least one class will have graduated by the time of the required on‐site visit, the recommendation will be for candidate status with a full self‐evaluation study. If the president concurs with the recommendation, the institution is notified by the executive vice president. 3. Candidate Status not Granted If, as determined by the screening committee, the program does not appear to be able to be brought into compliance with the ACCE Standards and Criteria within a five year period, the recommendation will be for denial of candidate status. If the president concurs with the recommendation, the chief executive officer of the institution is notified by the executive vice president with the reasons for the decision and is given a copy of the appeals procedure. The institution then may request reconsideration for cause or withdraw its application and make new application at such time that the deficiencies have been corrected. B. Mentors Programs which have been accepted into candidate status are required to have a mentor. The purpose of ACCE’s mentoring program is to provide to the program and to ACCE, a contact person (mentor) from ACCE who is knowledgeable about ACCE’s policies and procedures. The mentor will be available to assist the program in an informal manner in preparing for accreditation Full details regarding the ACCE mentoring program are provided in ACCE Document 100, Policies Manual. C. Accreditation procedures following acceptance into candidate status: 1. With a Preliminary Self‐Evaluation Study The institution receives ACCE Document 102p, Manual for Preparation of the Preliminary Self‐
Evaluation Study and Program Guidance Procedures, and ACCE Document 102, Manual for Preparation of the Self‐Evaluation Study. Document 102p indicates those parts of Document 102 to be included in the Preliminary Self‐Evaluation Study. Three copies of the Preliminary Self‐Evaluation Study along with three copies of the institution catalog and one copy of the approved Form A‐1 must be filed with ACCE within the first year of candidacy. The Preliminary Self‐Evaluation Study will be analyzed by the members of the ACCE Guidance Committee the institution will be provided with 3
a guidance report indicating the steps felt to be necessary to bring the program into compliance with Document 103, Standards and Criteria for Accreditation of Postsecondary Construction Education Degree Programs. If the analysis by the guidance committee indicates that the program is sufficiently developed to receive an on‐site visit or when the institution has taken the recommended actions to bring the program into compliance with ACCE Standards and Criteria, the institution will be asked to complete the Full Self‐Evaluation Study as required in Document 102 and submit three copies to the executive vice president. At this time, the report evaluation process becomes the province of the accreditation committee, as outlined in paragraph 2. 2. With a Full Self‐Evaluation Study The institution receives Document 102, Manual for Preparation of the Self‐Evaluation Study, which provides both a recommended outline of the information that needs to be developed in a Full Self‐Evaluation Study and a format for the study. Upon its completion, the institution submits four copies of the Self‐Evaluation Study along with four copies of the institution catalogue and the current Form A‐1 to the executive vice president of ACCE. A copy of the materials will be provided to the chair and vice chairs of the ACCE Accreditation Committee. These individuals review the documents and make their recommendations independently to the president for or against proceeding with the required on‐site visit. If the recommendation is to proceed with the visit and the president concurs, the institution will be notified and required to submit additional copies of the Self‐
Evaluation Study, and the balance of required fees. When the Self‐Evaluation Study in the correct number are received and the required fees paid, the executive vice president, if he has not already done so, selects the chairperson for the visiting team and the remaining members of the team. The visiting team is the pivotal part of the accreditation process as is the role of the individual visiting team members. The purpose of this paper is to present the highlights of the make‐up of the visiting team and their activities. D. The Visiting Team 1. Composition a. Three members: an educator, a practitioner, and, if possible, a public interest member; one of whom is selected as the team chairperson, generally the educator, and who has completed three visits and a chairperson training session b. One of more members‐in‐training c. An industry observer 4
2. Visitor Qualifications a. Completed classroom training b. Participated as a member‐in‐training c. Completed application and listed on ACCE register of visitors d. Educator members: i.
Degree in a construction related discipline ii.
Construction education experience iii.
Construction management experience e. Practitioner Members: i.
Knowledge of higher education ii.
Middle management or higher construction experience iii.
Degree in construction related discipline preferred f.
Public Interest Members: i.
Knowledge of higher education ii.
Baccalaureate or associate degree iii.
Knowledge of the construction industry 3. Team Selection Upon receipt of the correct number of self‐evaluation studies from the institution, the executive vice president will select a visiting team chairperson and the remaining members of the team. This list of names is submitted to the institution for concurrence. Upon concurrence of the institution, the team chair and members are notified. 4. Preparation for the Visit Once selected to be a team member, that person is expected to become thoroughly familiar with the content of the Self‐Evaluation Study, a copy of which is provided well in advance of the visit. In addition, the team member should be fully familiar with Document 103, Standards and Criteria for Accreditation of Postsecondary Construction Education Degree Programs; Document 101, Accreditation Manual; and the Construction Program Evaluation Worksheet. In addition to the above information, a team member selected for a renewal of accreditation visit will also receive copies of past visiting team reports, any progress reports submitted by the program and other available information. Each member of the team should, after review of the materials, prepare a listing of questions or areas of concern regarding the program areas which they would like answered before the visit or regarding which they will need to have answered during the conduct of the visit. 5
The member will make his/her own travel arrangements and should, whenever possible, take advantage of discount air fares. Finally, the visiting team member should review the schedule of events for the visit which will have been developed by the team chairperson in conjunction with the administrator of the program being visited. Each team participant should clear their calendar for the period of the visit. E. The Visit 1. Purpose of the Visit a. Substantiate content of the self‐evaluation; b. Assess factors that cannot be documented in the Self‐Study, such as attitude and motivation of the students, the general instructor and student morale, administrative and faculty commitment, and facilities and services; and c. Inspect instructional materials and student work. 2. Major Considerations Regarding Accreditation a. Accreditation is voluntary b. Institutions have little reason to participate unless the accreditation provides a service 3. General Principles and Areas of Emphasis a.
It is essential to remember programs do not exist in order to be accredited, rather, accreditation exists in order to help programs fulfill educational missions and objectives. b.
The purpose of the visit is to establish that construction programs are beyond thresholds of acceptability, however, the larger purpose is to generate a process of continuous analysis and improvement. c. Every aspect of the accreditation activity must be conducted in a manner that maintains focus on intellectual, educational and associated resource issues important to the program and administration. d. ACCE accreditation activity must be conducted by actions which demonstrate trust, respect, professionalism, and an attitude of service. e. Communication throughout the accreditation process must be logical, coherent, professional, and referenced to ACCE standards and criteria in all aspects. f.
Clear distinctions must be made during the accreditation process between what is necessary for compliance (weakness), what is recommended for program consideration to preclude non‐compliance (concern), and suggestions of potential areas for program betterment (undeveloped potential). 6
4. Team Responsibilities During the Visit The actual visit is a demanding and thought provoking experience. Some of the general items to be kept in mind are: a. Conduct oneself professionally at all times. b. Eliminate distractions. c. Be on time for all meetings. d. Be courteous, polite, and cooperative. e. Be constructive in critiques. 5. Specific Items for Consideration by Each Team Member Include: a.
A visitor should never attempt to judge a program based on any personal opinions or pre‐conceived notions, nor on approaches used in his/her own institution or his/her alma mater. Refrain from saying "this is how we do it at‐‐." b.
Care must be taken to work as a team under ACCE published standards and avoid reaction to personal agendas. c.
The visiting team must employ a supportive approach which conducts the review based on an in‐depth understanding of the program, its mission, objectives, and achievements. d.
It is essential that each visiting team member remember that each program is responsible for defining its own mission and objectives and to which ACCE standards are then applied. e.
It is also essential that visiting team members avoid being more or less severe in evaluation of candidate programs undergoing initial accreditation than of programs undergoing renewal of accreditation. f.
It is important to note that no member of a visiting team is authorized to make any comments regarding his/her recommendations or that of the team except through ACCE channels. The institution is not to be informed by any member of the visiting team or the accreditation committee of the recommendation for or against accreditation. 6. Responsibilities of Individual Team Members Each team member will be given specific tasks. These will ideally be assigned prior to making the visit, and be finalized at an executive session of the visiting team the night before the first day of the visit. The role of the member‐in‐training is to solely observe the process and take direction from the team chair. 7
7. Visitation Schedule (Document 101)  Saturday Arrival on Saturday afternoon Team meeting  Sunday Meet with program administrator Tour campus and program facilities Begin review of curriculum materials and student work Dinner meeting with faculty or industry advisory committee  Monday Meet with institution CEO or representative Meet with academic administrators, faculty, etc Visit support facilities, meet with administrators Meet with students Continue review of curriculum materials and student work Dinner meeting with industry advisory committee and graduates (if not done on Sunday evening) Begin drafting of visiting team report Develop areas of inquiry for Tuesday  Tuesday Complete interviews with faculty and administrators Answer any unresolved questions Identify strengths, weaknesses, concerns and undeveloped potentials. If possible, finish preliminary report Exit interview with institution CEO or representative, including: o an objective analysis of team findings o strengths, weaknesses, concerns and undeveloped potentials o answers to any questions from the CEO on factual findings o provide information on procedures and timelines Complete ACCE Form A‐15, Travel Expense Voucher Depart for home in time to arrive on Tuesday evening 8. Conduct of the Visit The visit will be conducted in accordance with procedures as stated in Document 101, Accreditation Manual. The construction program evaluation worksheet should be used by each team member to record data and information collected during the visit for their use in preparing a comprehensive visiting team report. 8
9. Points about the Program to be Considered by the Team Member As noted earlier, each visiting team member will be responsible for looking at specific areas of the program. Depending on the area he/she is reviewing, the member can apply the appropriate points which follow. They have been organized under each of the major ACCE review headings as they appear in Document 103. 
Organization and Administration  Identify the formal organization hierarchy  How is the program administered?  Evaluate the administrator's qualifications  Evaluate the administrator's authority and responsibility  Is the program an identifiable academic unit on campus?  How is the overall program monitored and evaluated?  How are curriculum revisions and other departmental (program) matters handled?  Are there formal departmental policies and procedures?  How are the faculty and students involved in decision making within the department? 
Budget and Financial Management  Is there adequate program funding?  Are the sources of funding clearly identifiable?  Are the funding sources realistic and stable?  How does the funding compare with other instructional units on campus?  What is the rationale for allocation of funds within the college/school?  How are department (program) travel funds allocated?  Is the program's budget (revenues and expenses) sound? 
Curriculum  Evaluate curriculum consistency with program's stated goals and objectives  Make a quantitative analysis of curriculum content relative to ACCE minimum requirements for each category  Make a qualitative analysis of curriculum content relative to ACCE requirements for core subject content within each category including  Is all topical) content included in the curriculum? (no quantitative measure is applied to topical content)  Are materials being taught current?  Note textbook age, relativity to course and quality 9
 Note sequencing of courses within the curriculum  Are laboratories and lectures coordinated?  Are there current course outlines for all courses?  Do a qualitative analysis of the science, mathematics, social science, communication courses and other supporting discipline courses to the maximum extent possible  Are adequate materials available for qualitative analysis?  Latitude permitted in the choice of free electives  Do the courses offered by supporting disciplines enhance the inter‐
disciplinary nature of construction? 
Faculty  Evaluate faculty academic qualifications, professional experience, competence, pursuit of scholarly and creative activities and performance  Is the program faculty well‐balanced in terms of background and education relative to courses being taught?  Identify and evaluate the formal faculty development program  Identify and evaluate faculty consulting policies and assess faculty activities in relation to these policies  Are faculty policies on hiring, evaluation, tenure, and promotion clear and accepted?  Evaluate faculty morale, attitudes, and collegiality  Evaluate faculty teaching loads both within the program and institution wide  Evaluate numbers and assignments of part‐time faculty members  Evaluate faculty salaries in relation to other faculty members on campus and in similar programs within the geographic region  Evaluate involvement of faculty in university, college, department, professional society and community activities  Evaluate the accessibility of faculty to students  Identify formal faculty evaluation procedures  Evaluate the faculty's use of campus libraries, computers, and other resources in instruction and student assignments 
Students  Are the academic qualifications of students admitted into the program comparative with other areas of the institution and are they directed at successful completion of the curriculum?  Are the academic qualifications of entering students appropriate to the requirements for construction education? 10
 Are there any restraints on admission of students into the program?  Evaluate morale and attitudes  Are students aware of and familiar with the program’s mission statement, goals, and objectives?  Evaluate level of accomplishment and competence  Evaluate students' level of involvement in campus, college, and program activities  Identify program student organizations. Is there adequate student representation in those organizations?  How is student advising done? Is it adequate?  Does a formal system exist for tracking student progress before and after graduation?  Are scholarships and summer employment available?  Are the graduates surveyed on a regular basis?  Are graduates taking jobs for which they were educated?  Identify starting salaries  Review quantitative student data such as enrollment by year, number of graduates each year, etc 
Facilities and Services  Identify and evaluate size and location of classrooms, laboratories, offices, and storage space  Is the physical environment conducive to learning?  Are the spaces well maintained?  Do the program's students use the library?  Does the library contain a sufficient number of books, journals, and other reference materials relating to construction?  Does the program receive its fair share of library purchases?  Identify and evaluate the existence and use of computer facilities  Identify and evaluate the existence and use of audio‐visual instructional equipment 
Supporting Disciplines/Services  Are students provided the opportunity to take courses in other disciplines at the upper division level of their program?  Is there cooperation among the staff of the different departments?  Is there a career placement center and to what extent do the students use it? 11
 Is the placement center adequately familiar with construction as a profession?  Is the admissions office aware of the program?  What is the level of institution recruitment for the program?  Is there a counseling and testing center and to what extent do the students use it?  Are counseling personnel aware of the program and the opportunities in the profession of construction?  Identify the program staff support. Is it adequate? 
Relationship with Industry  Is there a formal industry advisory committee for the program?  What is the level of the industry advisory committee relationship with the program?  Evaluate strength of relationships  Identify how industry supports the program  Evaluate industry‐student relationships  Identify how the program assists industry  Are faculty involved in providing seminars to industry representatives?  Are students hired by local industry?  What are the attitudes of representatives of local industry toward the program, its faculty, students, and staff? 
Relations with the General Public  Does the institution accurately publish the objectives of the program, admission requirements and other information supporting claims made by the program? 
Program Quality and Outcome Assessment  Does the construction education program have an academic quality plan which includes a mission statement, program goals, and measurable objectives?  Are the goals and objectives realistic and attainable?  Does the program reflect the stated goals and objectives?  Do the goals and objectives reflect ACCE standards and criteria?  Are all who are involved with the program knowledgeable and supportive of the goals and objectives? 12
 Does the academic quality plan identify the process(s) used for assessment input obtained from all program constituents, such as students, graduates, employers, faculty, and administration?  Does the program have a systematic means for collecting, quantifying, and analyzing data relative to program objectives; development of conclusions based on the data collected; and program modifications, if indicated?  Have program changes been made on the basis of information collected by the assessment process? 10. Persons Interviewed There are many persons who will be interviewed by the team. Some of these are employed by the institution and others by off‐campus organizations. Those on campus will include: 
Administrators of the construction unit, the college or school, and the institution 
Faculty of the unit, college or school, and departments on campus in which the unit's students take courses, such as business, etc 
Directors of placement, testing, counseling, library, computer center, admissions, and others 
Students in the program Those off‐campus will include: 
Industry advisory committee members 
Graduates of the program 
Employers of the graduates Insure that you have the correct spelling of the full name of each person interviewed in addition to their correct job title. F. After the Visit On the afternoon of the last day of the visit, prior to the exit meeting with the appropriate institution administrators, a team executive meeting is held. The purpose of this meeting is to finalize the strengths, weaknesses, concerns and undeveloped potentials of the program to be presented to the CEO and, if time permits, to begin preparation of the visiting team report. 13
Other Actions After the Visit Include: 
Completion of Form A‐15, Travel Expense Voucher (submitted to team chair) 
Completion of Form A‐10, Team Member Assessment of the Performance of the Visiting Team Chair (submitted to ACCE executive vice president) Development and Transmittal of Visiting Team Report: o
The format for preparation of the visiting team report is provided in Form a‐3, Guide for Preparation of a Visiting Team Report. o
At the meeting to determine the information to be presented to the CEO, the methodology of how the report will be written is agreed upon, if it was not previously determined. Different team chairs utilize different means of report preparation. The report can be written entirely by the team chair and a draft sent to each team member for review and comments. Other team chairs will divide up the responsibility of preparing specific sections of the report and submitting the draft of the report to the chair, who compiles it and sends it to all members for review and comments. o
After the team members have reviewed and returned their comments to the chair, along with their recommendation for or against accreditation, the team chair will prepare a final version of the report. The report is then sent to the ACCE executive vice president and the chair of the accreditation committee for review of any errors and for comment regarding compliance of the report with ACCE standards and criteria. The report is then revised accordingly by the team chair, returned to the executive vice president for submission by the president of ACCE to the CEO of the institution and the program's administrator for an opportunity to respond to factual findings of the team and, if desired, to actions being taken with regard to the weaknesses and concerns specified. o
Any response received from the institution is then incorporated into the visiting team report and sent to the ACCE office for copying and transmittal to the accreditation committee for their review and comment. Their recommendation is then sent on to the board of trustees for final action. G. Summary A member of a visiting team is a critical part of the accreditation process; therefore, the better trained the person is the more effective he/she will be in making a visit. This document has presented the highlights of a visiting team training session and is the initial step in training to become a qualified accreditation team visitor. However, training doesn't stop with the understanding of the material presented herein. With every visit, experience is gained which will result in a more effective visiting team member. Each person, who is qualified, who files an application and is appropriately trained, will be placed on ACCE’s Register of Visitors. 14
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at our programs. Your involvement at the local level is so important to our programs,
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ACCE Annual Meeting
July 25-28, 2013
Kansas City Missouri
Kansas City Marriott
Country Club Plaza
ACCE Mid Year Meeting
February 20-23, 2013
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hilton Baton Rouge
Capitol Center
We hope to see you there!