ACCE Accreditation
The following information is provided in conformance with the accreditation standards of ACCE, Document 103, Section VIII.
The faculty at Lamar University designed the Reese Construction Management degree to meet the accreditation requirements of the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). In July 2014, ACCE awarded the Bachelor of Science in Construction Management degree Accreditation status.
The Bachelor of Science in Construction Management is ACCE accredited.
About ACCE
Since 1974, the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) has been a leading global advocate of quality construction education that promotes, supports, and accredits quality construction education programs. The primary goal is promotion and continued improvement of post-secondary construction education: specifically, ACCE accredits construction education programs in colleges and universities that request its evaluation and meet its rigorous standards and criteria. ACCE is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) as the accrediting agency for four-year baccalaureate degree programs in construction science, construction management, and construction technology. ACCE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Learn more about the ACCE here.
ACCE Contact Information
300 Decker Drive Suite 330, Irving, TX 75062; Steve.Nellis@ACCE-HQ.org; 214-755-6105 (c); 972-600-8800 (o); https://www.acce-hq.org/
Role of Strategic Planning in Our Accreditation
A comprehensive Strategic Plan guides the Construction Management Program faculty and administration to continuously improve quality in a manner consistent with the goals and objectives of Lamar University, and the accreditation standards of the American Council on Construction Education (ACCE).
The figure below illustrates the complete circular nature of continuous quality control as laid out in the Strategic Plan.
Program Goals and Objectives
The CM Strategic Plan contains the Goals and Outcomes/Objectives shown below:
Goal 1. (Teaching) Develop and maintain a Learning Improvement Plan that fosters a student-learning culture where students become successful professionals in the construction discipline via a state-of-the-art education. That, in conformance with ACCE standards, education shall include providing students with hands-on opportunities in the classroom.
- Outcome 1.1 (ACCE SLO 1) Create written communication appropriate to the construction discipline.
- Outcome 1.2 (ACCE SLO 2) Create oral communication appropriate to the construction discipline.
- Outcome 1.3 (ACCE SLO 3) Create a construction project safety plan.
- Outcome 1.4 (ACCE SLO 4) Create construction project cost estimates.
- Outcome 1.5 (ACCE SLO 5) Create construction project schedules.
- Outcome 1.6 (ACCE SLO 6) Analyze professional decisions based on ethical principles.
- Outcome 1.7 (ACCE SLO 7) Analyze methods, materials, and equipment used to construct projects.
- Outcome 1.8 (ACCE SLO 8) Apply electronic-based technology to manage the construction process.
- Outcome 1.9 (ACCE SLO 9) Apply basic surveying techniques for construction layout and control.
- Outcome 1.1 (ACCE SLO 10) Understand different methods of project delivery and the roles and responsibilities of all constituencies involved in the design and construction process.
- Outcome 1.11 (ACCE SLO 11) Understand construction accounting and cost control.
- Outcome 1.12 (ACCE SLO 12) Understand construction quality assurance and control.
- Outcome 1.13 (ACCE SLO 13) Understand construction project control processes.
- Outcome 1.14 (ACCE SLO 14) Understand the legal implications of contract, common, and regulatory law to manage a construction project.
- Outcome 1.15 (ACCE SLO 15) Understand the basics of sustainable construction.
- Outcome 1.16 (ACCE SLO 16) Understanding basic principles of structural behavior.
- Outcome 1.17 (ACCE SLO 17) Understand the basic principles of mechanical, electrical, and piping systems.
- Outcome 1.18 Maintain high-quality courses.
- Outcome 1.19 Engage industry partners.
Goal 2. (Teaching) Build program reputation and facilities.
- Objective 2.1 Increase scholarship availability.
- Objective 2.2 Foster positive feedback.
- Objective 2.3 Improve program equipment and space.
Goal 3. (Teaching) Maintain ACCE accreditation.
- Objective 3.1 Maintain American Council Construction Education (ACCE) accreditation.
Goal 4. (Research) Attain research activities.
- Objective 4.1. Conduct and publish research.
Goal 5. (Service) Conduct professional service.
- Objective 5.1 Facilitate internal and external faculty and staff service.
Goal 6. (Support) Develop faculty/staff.
- Objective 6.1 Hire and train competent faculty/staff.
A complete copy of the current Strategic, Academic Quality and Learning Improvement Plan is available upon request from the Program Director.
Admission Requirements
Lamar University admission requirements can be found in the Lamar University Comprehensive Catalog.
Students must enter the Program with high school English, physics, chemistry, geometry, and college algebra, or their equivalents.
Program Assessment Measures
The metrics used in program assessment are:
- Analysis and Implementation in Strategic Plan
- Student Learning Notebooks, including Course Plans and Course Syllabi
- Online Course Evaluation
- Critical Thinking Rubric
- Written Communication Rubric
- Team-based Performance Rubric
- Construction Work Methods and Sequence Rubric
- Construction Job Site Safety Administration Rubric
- Student-peer Evaluation Rubric
- Project Estimate Rubric
- Ethical Thinking Rubric
- Construction Document Analysis
- Construction Work Methods and Materials Rubric
- Capstone Project Oral Presentation Evaluation Form
- Internal Comprehensive Exam
- Graduating Senior Exit Interview
- Industry Survey
- Alumni Survey
- LU Program Review
- Internship Evaluations
- Student Advising Feedback
Assessment Measures and Resulting Actions
ACCE Accreditation Self-Study Report – Appendix C
WEAVE Report
Weave- B.S. Construction Management
Student Graduation Rates (Class of AY 2016-2020)
| Academic Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2020 (Fall 2019, Spring and Summer 2020) | 11 |
| 2019 (Fall 2018, Spring and Summer 2019) | 11 |
| 2018 (Fall 2017, Spring and Summer 2018) | 11 |
| 2017 (Fall 2016, Spring and Summer 2017) | 2 |
| 2016 (Fall 2015, Spring and Summer 2016) | 7 |
| Total | 42 |
Student Employment Rates and Types (Class of AY 2016-2020)
Each academic year consists of three semesters (e.g., AY 2019 = Fall 2018 + Spring 2019 + Summer 2019)
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No. Graduates per Academic Year |
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |
| Construction or construction management firm | 7 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Material or equipment supplier | 1 | ||||
| Owner (utility, R.R., etc.) | |||||
| Design or development | |||||
| Continuing education | |||||
| Non-construction employment | |||||
| *Seeking employment in construction | |||||
| No information | |||||
| Total | 7 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Average Starting Salary
The average starting salary for our graduates is $61,250, which is based on the class of AY 2020.
This average is based on a voluntary exit survey of graduating seniors, and includes data provided by 20 of 34 graduates since AY 2016.
Sectiongroup 11/11 Topic-Header (empty) Question Supporting Data AnswerA complete copy of the current Strategic, Academic Quality and Learning Improvement Plan is available upon request from the Program Director.