3. Assessment Instrument Table In addition to assessment data collected in specific courses, the CMGT program uses other assessment instruments. The following table summarizes the instruments that are utilized to collect data, evaluate student learning outcomes and make changes to the construction management program. The instruments utilized to assess student learner outcomes are shown in bold italics in the table. Instrument Description Implemented Schedule Feedback Implementation of Change (Adjustment) Student Evaluation of Instruction Forms (SEOI) Standardized evaluations pertaining to course and instructor Completed by each student in each course in the program Every quarter, usually in the last week Summary and individual comments supplied to instructor, IET and Dean within three weeks Faculty member adjusts course delivery/content. IET Chair, Personnel Committee and the Dean of CEPS may make suggestions Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Instructor pertaining to each course Completed by each instructor at the conclusion of each course quarter Instructor implements changes Faculty member adjusts course deliver/content
Student Learning Outcomes (performance, knowledge, attitudes) Related Program Goals Related Departmental Goals Related College Related University Goals Method(s) of Assessment Who Assessed When Assessed Standard of Mastery/ Criterion of (How good does have to be?) 1.Cognitive/Knowledge/Knowing A. Graduates shall be able to identify and describe the legal, economic and social aspects of the construction industry, the construction process and construction contract systems. Goal A. Improve the quality of instruction in the program. 1. To nurture excellent programs in Technology, and Engineering Technology related disciplines by maintaining or obtaining national accreditation in the following programs. Goal 1 - Provide for an outstanding academic and professional growth experience for students at all CWU locations. Goal 2 - Prepare students to participate in an increasingly diverse economy and environment. Goal I: Maintain and strengthen an outstanding academic and student life on the Ellensburg campus. Goal V: Achieve regional and national prominence for the university. 1. The student shall be able to identify and explain construction contracts and Seniors Fall 80%
the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved with 80% accuracy. CMGT 444 and CMGT 445 Exam 2. The student shall demonstrate knowledge of lien laws, local and national labor laws and the contractors’ and owners’ rights pertaining to these areas with 80% accuracy. CMGT 444 and CMGT 445 Final Exam Seniors Fall 80% 3. The student be able to explain various construction dispute resolution techniques and various steps that may be taken to avoid disputes with 80% accuracy. CMGT 444/445 Exams Seniors Fall 80% 4. Students be able to describe basic management principles, organizational behavior and structure as these related to the construction industry with 80% accuracy. CMGT 455/456 Quizzes or Assignments Seniors Spring 80% B. Graduates shall demonstrate analytical skills and knowledge in the area of structures, construction finance, cost analysis, construction safety, construction materials, construction methods and building systems. Goal A. Improve the quality of instruction in the program. 1. To nurture excellent programs in Technology, and Engineering Technology related disciplines by maintaining or obtaining national accreditation in the following programs. Goal 1 - Provide for an outstanding academic and professional growth experience for students at all CWU locations. Goal I: Maintain and strengthen an outstanding academic and student life on the Ellensburg campus. Goal V: Achieve regional and national prominence for the university.
1. Students shall demonstrate an understanding of managerial accounting techniques as they relate to the construction industry with 80% accuracy. CMGT 485 Exam or Assignment Seniors Spring 80% 2. Students demonstrate an understanding of mathematics and science; including chemistry, physics and mathematics through calculus with 80% accuracy. IET 312 exam question on shear and moment diagrams Juniors Winter or Spring 80% 3. The student shall demonstrate knowledge of types and uses of construction materials, including wood, steel and concrete. This knowledge shall include understanding terminology, units of measure, sizes and gradations, standard designations, specifications and testing techniques, with 75% accuracy. CMGT 265 Exam questions CMGT 460/461, average of exam 1 Seniors Fall or Winter Spring 75% 75% 4. Students shall demonstrate knowledge in the areas of structural mechanics, including statics and strength of materials with 80% accuracy. IET 311 Exam, Find reactions for a beam Juniors Fall or Winter 80% 5. Students shall demonstrate an understanding of, electrical and mechanical systems with 80% accuracy. CMGT 320, Assignment to calculate the electrical load for a CMGT 442, Assignment to calculate the heat load for a building Winter Spring 80% 80%
6. Students shall demonstrate knowledge of soil mechanics and foundation types and principles of design with 80% accuracy. CMGT 450, Assignment to calculate the bearing capacity of a shallow foundation Seniors Fall 80% 7. Students demonstrate a working knowledge of construction cost accounting, financing, insurance, bonding, bidding and procurement practices, depreciation and expensing, cost forecasting, cash flow requirements, time value of money and project payment procedures, with 70% accuracy. AIC Exam section; Budgeting, Costs and Cost Control, overall scores of CMGT seniors Seniors Spring 70% 8. The student shall demonstrate knowledge of construction safety training, procedures, record keeping, maintenance, inspection, penalties and compliance with state and federal regulations with 70% accuracy. AIC Exam section; Construction Safety, overall scores of CMGT seniors SHM 323 Final exam, average scores Seniors Juniors Spring Fall 70% 70% 9. Students shall demonstrate an understanding of construction project management; including concepts, roles and responsibilities of individuals, administrative systems and procedures, cost control systems, proper job site and office documentation and quality control philosophies and applications with 70% accuracy AIC Exam section; Management Concepts, overall scores of CMGT seniors Seniors Spring 70%
maintaining or obtaining national accreditation in the following programs. 5. Continuously improve the cultural educational environment. students at all CWU locations. Goal 5 - Provide professional, high-quality staffing, facilities, technologies, and appropriate resources to ensure the highest levels of academic and professional development. national prominence for the university. 1. Students shall be able to perform accurate detailed quantity takeoffs on a commercial/residential project, including all Construction Specification Institute (CSI) divisions, both manually and utilizing Microsoft Excel, with a success rate of 90%. CMGT 343 Final project scores Juniors Winter 90% 2. Students shall be able to accurately prepare a bid, based on pricing of materials, labor, equipment, overhead and profit for a commercial/residential or heavy/civil project. In addition, students choosing the general construction option shall be able to utilize estimating software, such as Timberline, to create and submit a bid for a residential/commercial project. CMGT 344/345 Final Project Juniors Spring 90%
Students choosing the heavy/civil construction option shall be able to estimate and bid a heavy/civil project using appropriate software, with an accuracy rate of 90%. 3. Students shall be able to prepare, analyze and update both a Gantt chart and a network (critical path method) schedule for a commercial/residential or heavy/civil project, both manually and utilizing scheduling software (Microsoft Project, SureTrak or similar scheduling software), with a success rate of 70%. AIC Exam section; Planning, Scheduling and Control, overall score of CMGT seniors CMGT 447 Final project average score Seniors Seniors Spring Fall 70% 70% B. Graduates shall be able to demonstrate basic building and material testing skills. Goal A. Improve the quality of instruction in the program. 1. To nurture excellent programs in Technology, and Engineering Technology related disciplines by maintaining or obtaining national accreditation in the following programs. 5. Continuously improve the cultural Goal 1 - Provide for an outstanding academic and professional growth experience for students at all CWU locations. Goal 5 - Provide professional, high-quality Goal I: Maintain and strengthen an outstanding academic and student life on the Ellensburg campus. Goal V: Achieve regional and national prominence for the university.
educational environment. staffing, facilities, technologies, and appropriate resources to ensure the highest levels of academic and professional development. 1. Students demonstrate the ability to perform basic field and lab tests on construction materials, including concrete, and soils with 80% accuracy. CMGT 450, Overall average lab scores CMGT 460/461, Slump and cylinder tests, overall average lab report scores Seniors Seniors Fall Spring 80% 80% 2. Students shall demonstrate the ability to properly use and care for construction surveying instruments, including levels, transits, theodolites, tapes and electronic distance measuring devices, as these instruments relate to construction projects, with 80% accuracy. CMGT 267 Lab, overall average lab scores Spring 80% C. Students graduating from the program shall Goal A. Improve the 1. To nurture excellent Goal 1 - Provide for an Goal I: Maintain and strengthen an
be able to communicate clearly and effectively, orally, graphically and in writing. quality of instruction in the program. programs in Technology, and Engineering Technology related disciplines by maintaining or obtaining national accreditation in the following programs. 5. Continuously improve the cultural educational environment. outstanding academic and professional growth experience for students at all CWU locations. Goal 2 - Prepare students to participate in an increasingly diverse economy and environment. outstanding academic and student life on the Ellensburg campus. Goal V: Achieve regional and national prominence for the university. 1. Students shall be able to effectively prepare and present a technical oral report on various construction topics, with 80% success CMGT 346/347 Student presentation average scores Winter 80% 2. Students demonstrate the ability to make business and professional oral presentations, with 80% success. CMGT 485 Student presentation average scores Spring 80% 3. Students shall demonstrate the ability to prepare and edit a complete set of working IET 161 Final project average score 80%