American Counci l for Construct ion Educat ion

ACCE is fortunate to have many talented and committed volunteers working to make certain that ACCE maintains its constant and stable guiding focus to enrich the current and future graduates entering the workforce. There are constant reminders of the current economic problems and the resulting struggles in the construction industry, which also translates into struggles for our gradu-ates. ACCE’s strong pool of volunteers — educators, current industry professionals, supporting association affiliates, retired individuals with enormous experience to bring to the table — are aware that there is no better time to work to evaluate and update our standards, prepare our graduates to become the leaders of tomorrow, secure the best professionals to teach at the college level, and en-hance the professional opportunities for construction management. Some very important oppor-tunities for input are available to all interested professionals to become involved at the current time. We would encourage your involvement and welcome your thoughts and participation in many ways.

Currently, Dr. Abdol Chini and the Standards Committee are embarking on a standards change cycle to make adjustments and improvements to the standards that govern the awarding of accreditation. Changes to all documents (100, 101, 102, 102P and 103) are limited to once every 3 years and they go through a cycle of committee approval, public input and re-evaluation by com-mittees based on comments before going to the Board of Trustees for final approval. Even though April 30 was the deadline for submission of proposed changes, there is still opportunity to participate in committee discussions and public comments to make sure your voice is heard. That will happen through the ACCE Annual Meeting, Committee Meetings, and our Discussion Board. Look for more announcements as this process moves forward.

Steve Lords, Chair of the Dupree Education Fund Committee, has introduced two exciting fund raising pro-grams you will want to check out. The Dupree Committee has the responsibility of securing funding for and disburs-ing funds for the Dupree Scholarship and the NHE/

Dupree Scholarship each year to assist industry professionals seeking Masters and Doctor-ate Degrees in order to teach at the college level in the Construction Management field at ACCE accredited programs. Securing talented, experienced professionals has become a challenge for many of ACCE’s programs and these scholarships will certainly assist those programs

needing faculty and benefit industry and students for years to come. Please check the ACCE web-site for information on how you can help raise funds for these scholarships. Donations are always welcome, but these two opportunities to participate in an online Auction in conjunction with Construction Imaging System and a raffle for American Airlines frequent flyer miles are exciting alternatives.

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Volume 25, Issue 1

May 2011

Elected Officers

Steve Nellis President

steve.nellis@hotmail.com 214-755-6105

Jim Goddard

Vice President Goddard@ksu.edu

785-532-3569

Robert Meyer

Treasurer rmeyer3146@gmail.com

203-329-8633

Allan Hauck

Secretary ahauck@calpoly.edu

805-756-1323

National Office

Mike Holland Executive Vice President mholland@acce-hq.org

Billye Hall

Executive Assistant bhall@acce-hq.org

American Council for Construction Education 1717 N Loop 1604 E, Ste 320

San Antonio, TX 78232 Phone: 210.495.6161 Fax : 210.495.6168

E-mail: acce@acce-hq.org Web: www.acce-hq.org

A C C E N E W S Volunteers Making a Difference

Evolution of Council Membership Since our last newsletter, ACCE and the construction community lost 2 of our strong supporters – Susan Carson and Ted Benning, Jr. More of their story is contained in this newsletter. It is a big loss for ACCE and many others; a reason to reflect on the past and the future. The founding of ACCE is like the founding of all associations and councils. Folks with a passion for the topic and issues at hand cause action from those who have the commitment to make a change, find support for their personal interests - generally for the greater good. It is rarely a profitable enterprise; usually not focused on making money or developing a foundation for power or self-gain. It is a personal issue which finds traction with others, connecting them with a cause for action and lives because of the group’s special interest in making this world a better place. ACCE is one of those organizations founded on a passion of a few, gained momentum because it was the right thing and grew because of the commitment of a few. The realization that it had a purpose, added value and continued to be supported by others

who “caught” the inspiration of the founders, all for the right reason is what has allowed our Council to continue in good health. Fast-forward to the 21st century. Two wars later – two burst-bubbles later – two economic crises later and a current economic challenge for our country, our world and the US construction industry continuing, it is easy to find reasons for that passion to diminish, not from those who were founders, and not for those for whom accreditation is a part of their lives. For those who do not have the passion for quality construction education; for those whose lives are impacted by those negatives around them: unemployment; diminishing budgets; disappearing co-workers and increasing workloads; for those who have to focus on survival or existence; those are the ones who lose the ability and vision to do the right thing for the greater good and not understand the value of investing time or resources for something other than what is in front of them. If it is not directly part of their direct and daily responsibilities; for those who have not been exposed to the passion of the founders, it is difficult to see the value in supporting a not-for-profit enterprise with either one’s time or money: people and organizations alike.

When we lose the founding members like Ted Benning Jr., Bob Zilly, Walter Nashert, Dan Mardian, and others, and their protégées go in a different direction, like Gordon Marshall, Dan Dupree, and many others, we must realize it is our responsibility to encourage a succession plan – to embrace new people to get the fever, the passion, the understanding of the value of what we represent and what contribution is made through the workings of the American Council for Construction Education – to promote quality construction education. Without such an effort, we will lose the strength given to us by our predecessors and will struggle to maintain our effectiveness. So, put your arm around someone who does not have that passion. Give them the understanding you have and allow them the chance to come to understand what we do, how we do it and why, so that they will carry on the mission of our Council and strengthen our committee for the years to come. Be that missionary and leave this Council better than it was when you joined.

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Accreditations Granted by the Board Renewal of Accreditation

East Carolina University Construction Management Program Dr. Syed Ahmed, Department Chair

Missouri State University Technology and Construction Management Dr. Shawn D. Strong, Department Head

Northern Kentucky University Construction Management Program Dr. Sean P. Foley, Chair

Santa Fe College Construction and Technology Programs Professor N. Fred Hart, Program Coordinator

University of Wisconsin, Stout College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Professor Michael Bowman, Program Director

Weber State University Parsons Construction Management Technology Professor Chris Soelberg, Program Coordinator

Initial Accreditation

Drexel University Construction Management Program Dr. Zeljko "Z" Torbica, Program Director

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Florida was very welcoming in February and the meeting was very well attended and much was accomplished. We enjoyed great presentations by Thad Goodman, David Early, and Gene Fosheim on the work of CSI, as well as new ideas in construction possibilities by Chandler McCormick with OX Blue. We welcomed new attendees including new representatives for the Industry Advisory Board Roundtable event held in conjunction with the Mid Year Meeting. On Friday evening we enjoyed a guided boat excursion past many of Ft. Lauderdale’s most famous and enchanting homes to our own special “island” for a fun evening of entertainment and great food. We appreciate the hard work that everyone contributes to make these meetings successful, productive, and fun.

Summary Report on the Industry Advisory Board Roundtable The second annual ACCE Industry Advisory Board “Best Practices” Event had more than forty people participating, including 30 industry practitioners and association representatives, who came prepared to work hard and accomplish much. The morning session focused on “meeting industry’s needs with curriculum requirements,” and the afternoon session was dedicated to “developing a high performance IAB.” The objective of this event was to increase ACCE awareness, increase participation in ACCE, and increase ACCE membership. But on a much broader scope, the IAB event has provided an educational venue that can increase understanding of the role and responsibility of an IAB member, increase meaningful industry/association participation at the local IAB level, increase more knowledgeable (ACCE standard-wise) industry/association input into curriculum development and course revision, and create a network of industry/association professionals who can exchange ideas in an open forum. Some of the topics discussed included:

Morning Session Afternoon Session How can we help prepare students for success? How does your program engage industry? What are the key skills you look for? What activities does the IAB do to increase interaction? How can industry expand students’ practical experiences? What does your IAB do when you meet? How does class scheduling impact interaction opportunities? Do you have bylaws; how do they provide structure guidance? What content or activities are new graduates missing? How does your IAB compare to panel members’ IAB? What is the best action a program can take to prepare students? What innovative ideas are being used today? What is the most effective way for an IAB member to influence change? For summary comments received during these sessions, please visit the ACCE website, under About ACCE—Industry.

A special Thank You to our Sponsors that helped to make this event possible!

Mark your calendar and plan to attend the Third Annual IAB Roundtable Event in Phoenix on February 22, 2012

ACCE Mid Year Meeting Update

ACCE lost a special friend in December 2010. Susan Carson, Treasurer for Roy S. Jones Construction Company in Nashville, Tennessee had a passion for education in the construction industry and gave much back to further the goals and opportunities for students in this field. Susan served on our Board of Trustees and carried forth the planning and implementation of our Non Degree Recognition program. While still in the exploratory stage, she served on this task force and later chaired the Non Degree Recognition Committee. In addition, Susan was always available and provided sound judgment and input to many of our Visiting Teams. We will miss her bright face and commitment to our mission. Ted Benning, Jr. founded Benning Construction Co. in Atlanta, Georgia and dedicated his life to service supporting the construction industry. Ted worked with ACCE during our growing, formative years. He gave his expertise to our Development Committee and Guidance Committee, which has impact still today as we move forward with our mission. We appreciate all his passion, input, and commitment.

Friends we have lost and will miss

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Visiting Team Agenda

University of Wisconsin, Stout Dave Rogge, Chair Ben Ilozor Tracy Pellett Frank Dellaripa, MIT Ed Wygnal, MIT

Weber State University David Dando, Chair Kerry Slattery Matt Stevens David Shields, MIT

Fall 2010

ACCE volunteers shared their time and expertise while serving on 7 different Visiting Teams in the fall 2010. In the spring 2011, Visiting Teams will visit an additional 10 sites. We would like to thank these individuals for their contributions and their time and commitment to our Teams.

Spring 2011 Arizona State University Jim Goddard, Chair Neil Eldin Joe Slobojan Bo Park, MIT Marty Garza, MIT

Bowling Green State University John Gaver, Chair Tom Logan James Eugene Hogan

Bradley University Shawn Strong, Chair Carl Roegner Doug Carney

Louisiana State University Sean Foley, Chair Blake Wentz Lee Orosco Steve McCrary, MIT Hung Tang Nguyen, MIT

Roger Williams University Charles Berryman, Chair Tulio Sulbaran Don McCollister Albert Bleakley, MIT Kent Hikida, MIT

University of Central Missouri Scott Seltveit, Chair Jim Caldwell Dwayne Fitzpatrick Ed Keeter, MIT

University of Cincinnati Khalid Siddiqi, Chair David Gunderson David Goodloe Kevin Miller, MIT

University of North Florida Richard Boser, Chair David Batie Tammy Crooks Laurie Robbins, MIT Ismail Basha, MIT

Missouri State University Jim Goddard, Chair Gary Winek Brett Christiansen Susan Labas, MIT David Dorsch, MIT

Northern Kentucky University Larry Grosse, Chair Jim Jones Rebecca Burleson Lee Orosco, MIT Randy Powell, MIT

Santa Fe College Steve Bloess, Chair Rod Stutt Carl Roegner Ilyas Bhatti, MIT

Drexel University Khalid Siddiqi, Chair Jacob Kovel Paul Mattingly Carlos Salgado, MIT Gonzalo Siade, MIT East Carolina University Jay Newitt, Chair Jim Carr Cisco Hobbs Gene Fosheim, MIT Walter Boles, MIT

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At the recent International Conference of ASC, Mr. Scott Arias of Eastern Kentucky University received ASC Region III Excellence Teaching Award. Congratulations on the much deserved recognition of a job well done!

Dr. Joseph Arumala, technology professor at University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, was honored recently by the University System of Maryland as an exemplary faculty member in the public service category. Through a partnership between UMES and the town of Princess Anne, Dr. Arumala spearheaded the conversion of an old clam factory into an outdoor athletic center for children of low-income families. He also played a role in organizing “Education Week” on the Eastern Shore by conducting the first engineering expos in Somerset and Wicomico counties and helped the City of Salisbury develop its environmental policy strategy.

Congratulations to Jerald Rounds and Robert Segner on the recent publishing of their book Construction Supervision. This book covers all supervisory situations one is likely to encounter on a commercial, industrial, or institutional construction project. Many hours of hard work went into the process, and their efforts are much appreciated.

Virginia Tech students spent 2 months constructing a 10-by-10-foot fantasy playhouse complete with a small porch, a fake fireplace and mini kitchen as a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of the New River Valley. An amazing project, it promises to raise much needed funds and help support the local residential building industry.

Grant Hesser, a long time friend of and volunteer with ACCE, was presented the Lifetime

Achievement Award on October 16, 2010, by the Spirit of Construction Foundation of

Greater Cincinnati. This is a very fitting tribute to an active, service-oriented life. Grant enjoyed a very successful career in the U.S. Navy and as President and Chairman of Charles V. Maescher Construction in Cincinnati, and was President of ACCE from 1983—85. Congratulations!

ACCE welcomed two new candidate programs this spring — University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and Kirkwood Community College. Our candidate field is growing steadily, which means a stronger pool of graduates for industry to profit from.

Two of our Industry supporters are bringing their expertise to campuses with exciting new designs and

facilities. Morley Builders has recently completed new campus housing for UC Irvine, earning LEED

Gold certification with such techniques as recycled materials, tankless water heaters and reclaimed water irrigation for the drought-tolerant landscaping.

Sundt Construction is working toward a July 2012 completion date for the latest expansion project at the downtown City of Phoenix Biomedical Campus Health Sciences Education Building. Designed to achieve LEED-New Construction Silver Level Certification, the new six-story facility will house administrative offices, lecture halls, learning studios, classrooms, a clinical skills suite, a simulation suite, a gross anatomy suite, class laboratories, a learning resource center and various support spaces.

Around ACCE

Dupree Education Fund Scholarship Dupree Education Fund/National Housing Endowment

ACCE funds a graduate level scholarship in the amount of up to $5,000 yearly to a candidate for a degree in Construction Management with a desire for a career as faculty at an ACCE accredited program. The National Housing Endowment in conjunction with the Dupree Education Fund offers graduate level scholarships in the amount of up to $7,500 for a degree in Construction Management with an emphasis on residential and a desire for a career as faculty at an ACCE accredited program. The scholarships are awarded in August each year and you can find applications and further information on our website — just click on the “AWARDS” button.

We were pleased to award the following scholarships in August 2010: Charles Nightingale — Indiana State University — Dupree Education Fund Scholarship Eric Holt — Purdue University — National Housing Endowment Scholarship

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COMMERCIAL: Region I Wentworth Institute of Technology, 1st Alfred State College, 2nd Region II Auburn University, 1st University of Florida, 2nd Southern Polytechnic State, Best Presentation Region III University of Cincinnati, 1st Purdue University, 2nd Milwaukee School of Engineering, 3rd Region IV University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 2nd Region V N/A Region VI Northern Arizona University, 2nd Colorado State University, 3rd Region VII California Polytechnic State University, 1st Oregon State University, 2nd Central Washington University, 3rd DESIGN-BUILD: Region I Roger Williams University, 3rd Region II Clemson University, 1st Auburn University, 2nd University of Florida, Best Presenter Region III Milwaukee School of Engineering, 1st University of Cincinnati, 2nd Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, 3rd Region IV Missouri State University, 2nd North Dakota State University, 3rd Region V N/A Region VI Colorado State University, 1st Boise State University, 2nd Arizona State University, 3rd Region VII Washington State University, 1st California State University, Sacramento, 2nd RESIDENTIAL: Region IV University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 2nd Minnesota State University, Mankato, 3rd MULTI-FAMILY: Region VI Brigham Young University, 1st Boise State University, 2nd Region VII California State University, 1st California Polytechnic State University, 2nd Central Washington University, 3rd

ACCE Accredited Programs Shine

We are pleased to recognize ACCE accredited programs as ASC regional winners for 2010-2011 for their outstanding achieve-ments, through strong leadership, instruction, preparation, attention to detail, and thorough follow through on the team’s part.

HEAVY-CIVIL: Region I Roger Williams University, 2nd Drexel University, 3rd Region II Clemson University, 1st Auburn University, 2nd Southern Polytechnic State, Best Presentation Region III University of Cincinnati, 1st Bowling Green State University, 3rd Region IV Missouri State University, 1st Kansas State University, 3rd Region V N/A Region VI Boise State University, 1st Colorado State University, 2nd Region VII California State University, Sacramento, 1st California State University, Chico, 2nd California Polytechnic State University, 3rd OPEN (Not split by Regions): Graduate: Auburn University Team 1, 2nd Mechanical: Oregon State University, 1st California State University, Sacramento, 2nd Colorado State University, 3rd LEED: Weber State University, 1st University of Washington, 2nd California State University, Fresno Precon- Milwaukee School of Engineering, 1st struction: California Polytechnic State University, 2nd Brigham Young University, 3rd Marine: Oregon State University,1st California Polytechnic State University, 2nd University of Washington, 3rd BIM: Colorado State University, 1st Milwaukee School of Engineering, 2nd Brigham Young University, 3rd DPRisk Arizona State University, 1st California Polytechnic State University, 2nd California State University, Sacramento, 3rd Electrical California State University, Sacramento, 1st Auburn University, 2nd California State University, Chico, 3rd Concrete Oregon State University, 2nd Solutions California Polytechnic State University, 3rd

ASSOCIATED SCHOOLS OF CONSTRUCTION STUDENT COMPETITIONS — 2010-2011 Regional winners

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ACCE Accredited Programs Shine National Association of Home Builders

At the 2011 International Builders’ Show, NAHB announced Residential Construction Manage-ment Competition winners. The Home Builders Institute administers the NAHB Student Chapters on behalf of the NAHB, allowing students studying construction to have access to all the benefits the association offers home building industry professionals. We are pleased to recognize these ACCE programs that made such outstanding contributions.

Four-Year Programs: California Polytechnic State University, 1st Place Brigham Young University, 3rd Place University of Florida, 4th Place Western Carolina University, 5th Place Central Washington University, Rookie of the Year

Outstanding Student Awards included: Michael Stone, California Polytechnic State University Nathan Fields, Cincinnati State Brandon Ray Schelling, Colorado State University Patrick Smith, Georgia Institute of Technology Stacey Goodman, Georgia Southern University Ben Warren, Illinois State University Zac Meadows, Jefferson State Community College Benjamin Clark, Pennsylvania College of Technology Trent Ellis, Purdue University Roshita Jordan, University of Arkansas, Little Rock Nico Hohman, University of Florida Andrew Schellpepper, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

The IAB Roundtable has completed its second annual event in February under the team leadership of James Hogan, Susan Labas, Charles McIntyre, Charlie Roesset, and Carla Sly and it continues to grow and make an impact on the Industry Advisory Boards at ACCE Accredited programs. Industry input to all programs is invaluable to their success and growth. These individuals are already working hard on plans for next February’s meeting to make certain that the program benefit and that indus-try involvement with this important aspect of all ACCE programs moves forward with energy and commitment. Please look on page 3 for further information on this year’s event. Congratula-tions to all on a very successful event!

Mark Benjamin is leading a task force to evaluate and re-engineer the Council’s processes for conducting business. There have been no major changes in governance since ACCE was estab-lished in 1974. As all organizations grow, change is necessary and appropriate to ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in the

most efficient and productive manner. Your input in this proc-ess is always welcome.

With Board approval now achieved, Dr. Roger Liska is com-pleting final documents and preparations to begin the process of accrediting Masters Degrees. We are anxious to work with pro-grams seeking this accreditation. For further information, please visit out website or contact ACCE.

Dr. Khalid Siddiqi and the Training Committee is working hard to enhance and enlarge training opportunities for individuals participating in the mission of ACCE. Strengthening the train-ing of our Visiting Team Chairs and Members will ensure the credibility of our Teams in the field and make their visits more productive for the programs and the council. They are also look-ing to improve the development of leadership for ACCE in the future for all Trustees, Committees, and Task Forces. This in-cludes an evaluation of all participants volunteer commitment, leadership roles, and overall support given to produce strong leaders for our committees, visiting teams and Trustees.

Volunteers Making A Difference (cont’d from Page 1)

Labor Department Statistics looking up. Construction employment increased in 30 states between January and February, while 19 states added construction jobs during the past 12 months, as reported in an AGC analysis of state employment data released by the Labor Department. The District of Columbia had the largest one-month percentage increase in employment, followed by Connecti-cut, Georgia, and Oregon. California added the most construction jobs between January and February, followed by Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida. The largest year-over-year percentage gains occurred in the District of Columbia, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania. Texas and Pennsylvania had the largest increases in the number of construction employees, followed by Virginia. This hopefully bodes well for recent graduates moving into the workforce.

Two-Year College Programs Pennsylvania College of Technology, 1st Place

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American Council for Construction

Education

American Council for Construction Education

Annual Meeting 2011 Minneapolis, Minnesota

July 20 — 23, 2011

ACCE Registration Deadline July 6, 2011

Visit our website for complete details and forms

Phone: 210-495-6161 Fax: 210-495-6168 Email: acce@acce-hq.org

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www.acce-hq.org

ACCE Blog http://acce-hq.org/blog

Minneapolis lies on both banks of the Mississippi River, just north of the river's confluence with the Minnesota River, and adjoins Saint Paul, the state's capital. This city is well known as a shopping mecca with the Mall of America, but even closer to the hotel is the downtown Nicollete Mall. Nicollet Mall, a 11-block thoroughfare with traffic limited to service vehicles and pedestrians, was the second downtown pedestrian mall in the country. Alive and vibrant, nearly 40,000 people call downtown Minneapolis home. The streets buzz with business, arts, entertainment, shopping, sports and dining. The Riverfront District is the historic birthplace of the city, with the inspiring St. Anthony Falls on the Mississippi River as a dramatic backdrop. A Central Park-like setting is the perfect place to unwind, explore and enjoy.

Please encourage your colleagues

in the Minneapolis area

to attend the

Mark Your

Calendar American Council for Construction Education Mid Year Meeting 2012

Phoenix, Arizona February 22—25, 2012

Industry Advisory Board Roundtable 2012 February 22, 2012

Minneapolis Marriott City Center 245 S. Capitol Blvd

Hotel Reservation Deadline July 6, 2011 Please Call Direct — 888-961-5000 and identify yourself as being part of the ACCE group