CSM ACCE Accreditation

1

Students will apply and understanding of construction fundamentals.

SLO 4

Create construction project cost estimates.

Direct Assessment:

Indirect Assessment:

Acceptable Target:

Data Gathering:      

Data Interpretation: 

CSM 4361 Construction Estimating

Student Self Evaluation

70%

Data collected each semester and analyzed annually

Instructor of CSM 4361

SLO 5

Create construction project schedules.

Direct Assessment:

Indirect Assessment:

Acceptable Target:

Data Gathering:      

Data Interpretation: 

CSM 4364 Construction Project Management & Scheduling

Student Self Evaluation

70%

Data collected each semester and analyzed annually

Instructor of CSM 4364

2

Students will demonstrate an understanding of construction processes.

SLO 7

Analyze construction documents for planning and management of construction processes.

Direct Assessment:

Indirect Assessment:

Acceptable Target:

Data Gathering:                 

Data Interpretation: 

Direct Assessment – CSM 4361 Estimating

Student Self Evaluation

70%

Data collected each semester and analyzed annually

Instructor of CSM 4361

SLO 8

Analyze methods, materials, and equipment used to construct projects.

Direct Assessment:

Indirect Assessment:

Acceptable Target:

Data Gathering:                 

Data Interpretation: 

CSM 2342 Construction Materials & Processes

Student Self Evaluation

70%

Data collected each semester and analyzed annually

Instructor of CSM 4361

3

Students will apply effective communication skills.

SLO 1

Create written communications appropriate to the construction discipline.

Direct Assessment:

Indirect Assessment:

Acceptable Target:

Data Gathering:                 

Data Interpretation: 

CSM 4369 Construction Contracts, Risks, and Ethics

Student Self Evaluation

70%

Data collected each semester and analyzed annually

Instructor of CSM 4360

SLO 2

Create oral presentations appropriate to the construction discipline.

Direct Assessment:

Indirect Assessment:

Acceptable Target:

Data Gathering:                 

Data Interpretation: 

CSM 4360 Senior Construction Management Capstone

Student Self Evaluation

70%

Data collected each semester and analyzed annually

Instructor of CSM 4360

4

Students will understand project risk management and project control processes.

SLO 13

Understand construction risk management.

Direct Assessment:

Indirect Assessment:

Acceptable Target:

Data Gathering:                 

Data Interpretation: 

CSM 4369 Construction Contracts, Risks, & Ethics

Student Self Evaluation

70%

Data collected each semester and analyzed annually

Instructor of CSM 4369

SLO 16

Understand construction project control processes.

Direct Assessment:

Indirect Assessment:

Acceptable Target:

Data Gathering:                 

Data Interpretation: 

CSM 4364 Construction Project Management & Scheduling

Student Self Evaluation

70%

Data collected each semester and analyzed annually

Instructor of CSM 4364

5

Students will demonstrate strong leadership, management and teamwork skills

SLO 9

Understand the role of the construction manager as a member of different multi-disciplinary project teams.

Direct Assessment:

Indirect Assessment:

Acceptable Target:

Data Gathering:                 

Data Interpretation: 

CSM 4360 Senior Construction Management Capstone

Student Self Evaluation

70%

Data collected each semester and analyzed annually

Instructor of CSM 4360

SLO 12

Understand different methods of project delivery and the roles and responsibilities of all constituencies involved in the design and construction process.

Direct Assessment:

Indirect Assessment:

Acceptable Target:

Data Gathering:                 

Data Interpretation: 

CSM 2313 Architectural Design I

Student Self Evaluation

70%

Data collected each semester and analyzed annually

Instructor of CSM 2313

6

Students will apply modern technology to solve construction related problems.

SLO 10

Apply electronic-based technology to manage the construction process.

Direct Assessment:

Indirect Assessment:

Acceptable Target:

Data Gathering:                 

Data Interpretation: 

CSM 2313 Architectural Design I

Student Self Evaluation

70%

Data collected each semester and analyzed annually

Instructor of CSM 2313

SLO 11

Apply basic surveying techniques for construction layout and control.

Direct Assessment:

Indirect Assessment:

Acceptable Target:

Data Gathering:                 

Data Interpretation: 

CSM 2160 Introduction to Construction Surveying & Layout

Student Self Evaluation

70%

Data collected each semester and analyzed annually

Instructor of CSM 2160

7

Students will recognize and apply high professional practices, sustainability and ethical standards.

SLO 6

Analyze professional decisions based on ethical principles.

Direct Assessment:

Indirect Assessment:

Acceptable Target:

Data Gathering:                 

Data Interpretation: 

CSM 4369 Construction Contracts, Risks, & Ethics

Student Self Evaluation

70%

Data collected each semester and analyzed annually

Instructor of CSM 4369

SLO 18

Understand the basic principles of sustainable construction.

Direct Assessment:

Indirect Assessment:

Acceptable Target:

Data Gathering:                 

Data Interpretation: 

CSM 4368 Sustainable & Lean Construction Practices

Student Self Evaluation

70%

Data collected each semester and analyzed annually

Instructor of CSM 4368

8

Students will demonstrate an understanding and application of construction building systems.

SLO 19

Understand the basic principles of structural behavior.

Direct Assessment:

Indirect Assessment:

Acceptable Target:

Data Gathering:                 

Data Interpretation: 

CSM 3360 Structural Analysis

Student Self Evaluation

70%

Data collected each semester and analyzed annually

Instructor of CSM 3360

SLO 20

Understand the basic principles of mechanical, electrical and piping systems.

Direct Assessment:

Indirect Assessment:

Acceptable Target:

Data Gathering:                 

Data Interpretation: 

CSM 3367 Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing Systems

Student Self Evaluation

70%

Data collected each semester and analyzed annually

Instructor of CSM 3367

9

Students will demonstrate an understanding of construction business fundamentals.

SLO 14

Understand construction accounting and cost control.

Direct Assessment:

Indirect Assessment:

Acceptable Target:

Data Gathering:                 

Data Interpretation: 

CSM 4364 Construction Project Management & Scheduling

Student Self Evaluation

70%

Data collected each semester and analyzed annually

Instructor of CSM 4364

SLO 17

Understand the legal implications of contract, common, and regulatory law to manage a construction project.

Direct Assessment:

Indirect Assessment:

Acceptable Target:

Data Gathering:                 

Data Interpretation: 

CSM 4369 Construction Contracts, Risks, & Ethics

Student Self Evaluation

70%

Data collected each semester and analyzed annually

Instructor of CSM 4369

10

Students will demonstrate an understanding of safety plans and quality assurance protocols.

SLO 3

Create a construction project safety plan.

Direct Assessment:

Indirect Assessment:

Acceptable Target:

Data Gathering:                 

Data Interpretation: 

CSM 4380 Construction Safety

Student Self Evaluation

70%

Data collected each semester and analyzed annually

Instructor of CSM 4380

SLO 15

Understand construction quality assurance and control.

Direct Assessment:

Indirect Assessment:

Acceptable Target:

Data Gathering:                 

Data Interpretation: 

CSM 2342 Construction Materials & Processes

Student Self Evaluation

70%

Data collected each semester and analyzed annually

Instructor of CSM 2342

Recap of Instructor Summaries

PO 1

Students will apply and understanding of construction fundamentals.

PO 1.1

SLO 4

Create construction project cost estimates.

CSM 4361

Construction Estimating

Faculty Analysis

This assessment drew heavily upon homework exercises and problems on the Final QTO Exam. Lab time to practice these problems was increased over previous semesters with more comprehension and success resulting. More focus was placed on actual estimates and practice, and more homework exercises were assigned.  Many exercises were completed together, and some students were not able to or were unskilled to problem solve on their own (many required assistance to complete).

Faculty Action Plan

I intend to introduce OST earlier in the semester to allow for more practice at QTO and have the ability to apply QTO and unit pricing together to produce real estimate in the correct format (line by line items with quantity, unit, LME unit costs, and extended costs for each). Class instruction combined with lab/computer time is critical for this Course Objective.

PO 1.2

SLO 5

Create construction project schedules.

CSM 4364

Construction Project Management & Scheduling

Faculty Analysis

This outcome was satisfied. The average of the direct measure appears to be consistent with the past semester. In addition to the in‐class exercises implemented and utilized in previous semesters, a new lab exercise was created and assigned to the students (Lab Exercise BCS). They were asked to create a bar chart schedule for the construction of a small warehouse in Excel using the information provided on the assignment sheet. This seemed to help students understand the topic better and help with practical application of Bar Chart Scheduling. Students also did a Linear Line of Balance scheduling assignment (Lab Exercise LOB) where they had to consider the rate of production focusing on the time‐amount relationship and the progress of the work. Line‐of‐balance method is mostly used for horizontal projects with repetitive activities. This lab exercise introduced them to a scheduling method different then BCS or CPM.

Faculty Action Plan

Maintain the existing course materials and keep on implementing more complex examples about CPM calculations and schedule. Consider adding another BCS exercise for a residential building.

Alumni Survey

PO 1.1 - 2020 Alumni Survey #20.  Plan software to be added.

CSM Coordinator’s Analysis

Both CSM 4361 Estimating and CSM 4364 Scheduling use plans and software to assist students in understanding construction fundamentals. 

CSM Coordinator’s Action Plan

Both classes should enhance the use of digital plan software to read and complete exercises in plan reading. 

PO 2

Students will demonstrate an understanding of construction processes.

PO 2.1

SLO 7

Analyze construction documents for planning and management of construction processes.

CSM 4361

Construction Estimating

Faculty Analysis

Improvements were made to the delivery of material due to my greater understanding of what the students’ baseline of knowledge coming into the course and making refinements to the semester long class project to increase efficiency and eliminate unnecessary and unproductive steps.

Faculty Action Plan

I want to continue to refine the semester long class project and include some additional submissions for grades and regular intervals throughout the

course, rather than a single submission at completion. I also need to spend more time introducing BlueBeam QTO features and how to initially setup a project so students can learn to avoid duplicating work and be more productive.

PO 2.2

SLO 8

Analyze methods, materials, and equipment used to construct projects.

CSM 2342

Construction Materials & Processes

Faculty Analysis

The average is consistent with the historical average for this outcome.  Using visual images, videos, class handouts, and tests is found to help students analyze different materials used in the construction. This semester some of the other construction materials like Asphalt, Flooring Tiles, Glass, Aluminum Curtain Wall, etc. were also introduced. However, the indirect method student’s self-evaluation survey average was higher than previous years, and it seems like students have overestimated

their abilities for this semester.

Faculty Action Plan

I plan to add a mock test/ review test before the exams to help students understand the exam format and what was expected from them. I also plan to add online

assessment questions for other materials used in construction which was introduced this semester.

Alumni Survey

SLO 8 - 2020 Alumni Survey #30.  A new construction lab course with plenty of hands‐on is being added Fall 2023.

CSM Coordinator’s Analysis

Where both CSM 4361 Estimating and CSM 2342 Construction Materials and Processes have been used to measure this PO 2, is CSM 4361 really better in helping students understand construction processes?  Or would CSM 4364 Scheduling be more appropriate.  Estimating breaks down each item, but scheduling brings all the items together in sequence.

CSM Coordinator’s Action Plan

Replace CSM 4361 as one of the measure for PO 2 with CSM 4364.

PO 3

Students will apply effective communication skills.

PO 3.1

SLO 1

Create written communications appropriate to the construction discipline.

CSM 4369

Construction Contracts, Risks, and Ethics

Faculty Analysis

The objective questionnaire from Exam 1 and subjective question from Homework 4 focus on the understanding of risk allocation and liability sharing in construction contracts. Students’ direct measurement scores seem higher than cutoff percentage. Test your knowledge were implemented using Kahoot online game to enhance their learning which students really enjoyed.

Faculty Action Plan

Although the class was fully in‐person and some students had difficulty because of the COVID‐19, students performed well and enjoyed the in‐person class.  Since the course contents are more theoretical in nature, and the students liked the discussion of case studies and ‘test your knowledge’ games (Kahoot online game), these tools will be continued in other semesters. Since the pandemic was completely over, group discussion activities were affected; integration of videos and group discussion on Canvas learning management system will be implemented for students’ convenience.

PO 3.2

SLO 2

Create oral presentations appropriate to the construction discipline.

CSM 4360

Senior Construction Management Capstone

Faculty Analysis

Students were given a real‐time project RFQ on which to review and submit a 50‐page formal response as in previous semesters. Direct grading results were in line with previous semesters. As they progress through the semester, their assignments require a greater depth of understanding of the project. The industry sponsor coaches them throughout while applying their prior coursework to submit a formal response to the RFQ.  Access to the advanced software and hardware necessary to complete requirements for their assignment was limited due to lab availability, so scheduling and estimating submissions were somewhat lacking. Students voiced some frustration over the limited access to labs and availability of scheduling software. More in‐progress reviews and assignments were added to make sure final product was believable and students understood the individual pieces of the proposal process.

Faculty Action Plan

Progress status reviews were added to ensure the final submission is being assembled properly in steps along the way. Correlating these reviews with the lectures and tabbed sections in the RFQ submittal binder (company profile, team resumes and organization, logistics plan, safety/QAQC plan, scheduling, estimate templates) is critical. More access/instruction for document review software (Bluebeam, Plan Grid, ProCore), scheduling (P6 and Project) and estimating (OST, Means) software was requested. Will use a more universal and cost‐efficient scheduling program (MS project or others). Continue focus and improving discussions about scheduling (WBS) and estimating processes (QTO, pricing, bid organization).

Alumni Survey

SLO 1 – 2020 Alumni Survey #3.  ENG 3303 Technical Writing has been approved as a Core course and will be required Fall 2023.

SLO 2 - 1. Use Bluebeam for project documents. 2.  CSM 4370 Residential Capstone is implementing a measurement of the SLO 2 Oral Presentation this Fall 2022.

CSM Coordinator’s Analysis

CSM 4369 - The post-pandemic interaction of students is increasing.  These oral dialogues enhance the written assignments are enhanced by discussions on subject matter. 

CSM 4360 – Students may need more direction on what constitutes a “professional” oral presentation.  They see enough examples, but they may need to practice the techniques. 

Having confidence in your data from good software is also important in oral delivery.  Where some software is available on phone apps, many of the more advanced software is not.  As the Capstone project is dependent on the advanced software, the issue of the classroom preferred for the course is not a computer lab.  Thus, students are electing to use free software on their laptops and not the ones used in estimating and scheduling that they have been trained on. 

CSM Coordinator’s Action Plan

The department is looking into the Enterprise system where the student’s laptop will act as terminals and the software will be provided by the department’s server.

PO 4

Students will understand project risk management and project control processes.

PO 4.1

SLO 13

Understand construction risk management.

CSM 4369

Construction Contracts, Risks, & Ethics

Faculty Analysis

The objective questionnaire from Exam 1 and subjective question from Homework 4 focus on the understanding of risk allocation and liability sharing in construction contracts. Students’ direct measurement scores seem higher than cutoff percentage. Test your knowledge were implemented using Kahoot online game to enhance their learning which student really enjoyed.

Faculty Action Plan

Although the class was fully in‐person and some students had difficulties because of the COVID‐19, students performed well and enjoyed in‐person class. Since the course contents are more theoretical in nature, and the students liked the discussion of case studies and ‘test your knowledge’ games (Kahoot online game), these tools will be continued in other semesters. Since the pandemic was completely over, group discussion activities were affected; integration of videos and group discussion on Canvas learning management system will be implemented for students’ convenience.

PO 4.2

SLO 16

Understand construction project control processes.

CSM 4364

Construction Project Management & Scheduling

Faculty Analysis

This outcome was satisfied. The average of the direct measure appears to be significantly higher than the past semesters. The student self-assessment for this outcome also improved compared to the previous semester. Understanding the different types of float and how they are calculated and their use in project control has always been difficult for some students and additional material was provided to help them understand these difficult concepts. Although the additional material for effective scheduling seemed to be working, some students were still struggling with these concepts. To improve student performance, four (4) quizzes were created to help identify what they were struggling most with and a short new PowerPoint presentation was prepared and presented to help them understand the topics and perform better. There were some changes to Exam 2 as well. In addition to the existing assessment questions, a question about major steps in developing a schedule, multiple choice questions about different types of float, and a question on preparing a network logic diagram, performing CPM calculations, and filling out a precedence table were included. The extra quizzes, ppts, and changes to the second exam seemed to have significantly helped.

Faculty Action Plan

Maintain the existing course materials (including any new ppt) and the specific exercises to improve the understanding of different types of float. Keep on using the quizzes and the modified Exam 2.

Alumni Survey

CSM Coordinator’s Analysis

CSM 4369 - The element of risk is discussed and written in assignments. 

CSM 4360 - The scheduling class appears to be successful in trouble shooting areas of difficulty for the students. 

CSM Coordinator’s Action Plan

No action at this time.  

PO 5

Students will demonstrate strong leadership, management, and teamwork skills

PO 5.1

SLO 9

Understand the role of the construction manager as a member of different multi-disciplinary project teams.

CSM 4360

Senior Construction Management Capstone

Faculty Analysis

Students were grouped by personality profile (Jung), self-assigned team roles, and given a real‐time project RFQ on which to review and submit a 50‐page formal response as in previous semesters. Each team member was instructed to share responsibilities for the different parts of the RFQ/RFP submission, and to select speaking roles for the final interview. Some teams struggled to find leadership and individual accountability, and lectures were intended to correspond with the different team roles and submission requirements.

Faculty Action Plan

More access for scheduling and estimating software was requested. Peer reviews were a good tool for prompting students to “step up” and “carry their weight” during the RFP response, bid day, and final team interviews. Good and poor team chemistry and individual leadership was exposed/evident in the late stages of the proposal period and during the interview. Guest Lectures on team leadership are important and will be incorporated.

PO 5.2

SLO 12

Understand different methods of project delivery and the roles and responsibilities of all constituencies involved in the design and construction process.

CSM 2313

Architectural Design I

Faculty Analysis

Students learn about construction stakeholders and project delivery methods through lecture. Based on that lecture, a quiz has been developed.

Faculty Action Plan

Next semester, quiz will be updated.

Alumni Survey

SLO 9 - CSM 4370 Residential Capstone is implementing a measurement

of the SLO 9 Teamwork this Fall 2022.

SLO 12 - 2020 Alumni Survey #19 - Content is being updated to cover more content on starting positions.

CSM Coordinator’s Analysis

In CSM 4360, the use of the personality profile was only used to form the teams and the students selected their positions. 

CSM 2313 – Flush out the stakeholder roles further in the quiz.

CSM Coordinator’s Action Plan

In CSM 4360, perhaps use the personality profile to create strategic roles in the team.  Presentations on team leadership and how to negotiate may help the communications. Introducing the construction stakeholders early, as in CSM 2313, should continue in other classes up through the Capstone class so students are well aware of the roles they will be expected to assume. 

PO 6

Students will apply modern technology to solve construction related problems.

PO 6.1

SLO 10

Apply electronic-based technology to manage the construction process.

CSM 2313

Architectural Design I

Faculty Analysis

These grades are based on average of Virtual Construction Assignments. In this assignment the project done on AutoCAD by students is converted into a 3D model. The focus on this 3D model is to make all the layers of building construction so that student can connect 2D to 3D visualization.

Faculty Action Plan

Next semester, students will have sessions in which faculty will guide them on how it will be constructed theoretically and by using reference images.  Then they will be developing the model.

PO 6.2

SLO 11

Apply basic surveying techniques for construction layout and control.

CSM 2160

Surveying

Faculty Analysis

This outcome was affected by the weather and Covid issues incurred this semester, even more. Each section is divided into four work teams two of which stake and grade a building and two of which stake and grade a sanitary sewer line. These teams were all affected by fewer team members available for practice sessions and to complete the project.

Faculty Action Plan

The return to normalcy in future semesters should correct this issue. Also, with the introduction of modern technology this portion of the course will become more user friendly and therefore more understandable to students.

Alumni Survey

SLO 11 - 2020 Alumni Survey #2.  A new course, CSM 2361, has been created to include GPS and update all content. It will be offered in Fall 2023.

CSM Coordinator’s Analysis

CSM 2313 – Students use Autocad and SketchUp to draw and understand the relationship of construction drawings. 

CSM 2160 – Students use total stations to stake out projects.

CSM Coordinator’s Action Plan

The face-to-face format is increasing the hands-on components of these courses.  The surveying course will be revised in Fall 2023 to include GPS.

PO 7

Students will recognize and apply high professional practices, sustainability and ethical standards.

PO 7.1

SLO 6

Analyze professional decisions based on ethical principles.

CSM 4369

Construction Contracts, Risks, & Ethics

Faculty Analysis

Although the class was fully in‐person, the impact of COVID‐19 was still observed and thus, less group interactions were done in the class. The outcome measurement was satisfactory.

Faculty Action Plan

Implementation of case studies and ‘test your knowledge’ games will be incorporated more to enhance the active learning. Integration of more videos and group discussion will be implemented in future classes to enhance student learning.

PO 7.2

SLO 18

Understand the basic principles of sustainable construction.

CSM 4368

Sustainable & Lean Construction Practices

Faculty Analysis

The outcome was satisfied.  The class average is higher than the previous semester.  Addition of more exam review on sustainable construction materials content helped students to get good score on that content. In the final exam overall the students observed to have low scores on building commissioning. Student’s self‐evaluations were higher than the direct assessment. It seems like they have overestimated their abilities for this semester.

Faculty Action Plan

I will add additional videos and slides on building commissioning.

Alumni Survey

CSM Coordinator’s Analysis

CSM 4369 has students discussing ethical case studies and uses active learning concepts for interaction.

CSM 4368 exposes students to the sustainable materials, but needs more Lean Management focus. 

CSM Coordinator’s Action Plan

CSM 4368 also has Lean Management as part of the curriculum.  This needs to be the lead topic as sustainability is a component in Lean. 

PO 8

Students will demonstrate an understanding and application of construction building systems.

PO 8.1

SLO 19

Understand the basic principles of structural behavior.

CSM 3360

Structural Analysis

Faculty Analysis

This outcome was satisfied and the students’ performance of this objective was in line with past semesters. This semester marked a return to full capacity in the classrooms and another redesign of the class’s Canvas site to match the change away from hybrid learning. Thanks to the various accommodations for COVID, this class’s Canvas site now offers video lessons to supplement in class instruction. While the students said that they watched many of the videos, it didn’t especially change their performance. As well, despite the extra credit offered, few students took advantage of the practice module on reaction forces that would have helped students improve this foundational skill.

Faculty Action Plan

The lowest performing elements of this direct assessment measure involve the method of joints analysis. As such, I will work on incorporating some sort of extra credit opportunity for practicing this skill. Recall practice is the most effective way to learn new information, so it is important to create opportunities for the students to practice working problems, rather than just watching videos.

PO 8.2

SLO 20

Understand the basic principles of mechanical, electrical, and piping systems.

CSM 3367

Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing Systems

Faculty Analysis

To help students to understand MEP systems, industrial examples and drawings were prepared including the plumbing and piping systems and number of fixtures, the size of conductors, and many MEP symbols in different applications like heavy civil engineering field and gas and oil industry. They had struggled with understanding the industrial concepts.

Faculty Action Plan

It was easy to understand when students read the drawing along with the handout. I tried to let students learn about drawings and how to read them in different fields like oil and gas refineries and other building applications like residential and hospitals.

Alumni Survey

SLO 20 - 2020 Alumni Survey #10.  This course is being updated.

CSM Coordinator’s Analysis

CSM 3360 – The faculty is identifying the troubling areas and working on different approaches to increase success.

CSM 3367 – Continue use of digital drawings for exercises. 

CSM Coordinator’s Action Plan

CSM 3367 – Streamline the course outcomes to one measure of SLO 20.  This can be questions on exams or projects.  Use software like Procore for plan reading assignments.

PO 9

Students will demonstrate an understanding of construction business fundamentals.

PO 9.1

SLO 14

Understand construction accounting and cost control.

CSM 4364

Construction Project Management & Scheduling

Faculty Analysis

This outcome was satisfied. The average of the direct measure appears to be higher than the previous semesters. The students were given a summary document of the cost schedule control system criteria as an addition to the existing course materials.  Creating a resource and cost loaded schedule also helped them understand the concept of construction costs and controls. This semester, a summary PowerPoint presentation was prepared and a quiz about the topic was added (Quiz 5). Although some students had no problems understanding the concept, some had difficulty and struggled. I believe the face‐to‐face, in person class time constraint also had a negative impact especially for topics which were covered towards the end of the semester such as this one.

Faculty Action Plan

Maintain the existing course materials and keep using the summary document and the ppt with different examples as well as the quiz.

PO 9.2

SLO 17

Understand the legal implications of contract, common, and regulatory law to manage a construction project.

CSM 4369

Construction Contracts, Risks, & Ethics

Faculty Analysis

Although students were unable to do group interaction as in pre‐pandemic, the outcome measurement was satisfactory. The measured questions were focused on tort and contract claims and construction dispute cases.

Faculty Action Plan

Guest speakers will be invited to provide lectures and discuss on construction claims and disputes that will provide students more understanding of the depth of knowledge.

Alumni Survey

CSM Coordinator’s Analysis

CSM 4364 – The faculty is identifying areas of difficulty and applying different measures to address. 

CSM 4369 – With face-to-face interaction, case study dialogues should give students the ability to see the pros and cons of different contracts.

CSM Coordinator’s Action Plan

CSM 4369 – Guest speakers will help students get the industry perspective that may make the subject matter more relatable. 

PO 10

Students will demonstrate an understanding of safety plans and quality assurance protocols.

PO 10.1

SLO 3

Create a construction project safety plan.

CSM 4380

Construction Safety

Faculty Analysis

S 2022 – Karasulu ‐ This outcome was satisfied. The average of the direct measure appears to be consistent with the previous semesters. The students were asked to create a safety management plan which included twelve required sections. Each section was worth a specific portion of their total grade (Grading rubrics were uploaded to Canvas). This semester, the students were given the option to either do it as groups or individually.  All the material and the assignment sheets were uploaded early in the semester to Canvas and the SMP assignment was divided into two parts: Part I and Part II.  An earlier deadline was set for SMP Part I which included the first five sections of the SMP assignment to ensure the students didn’t leave everything to the last minute.  SMP Part II included the sections in Part I and all the rest of the required sections. In addition to the existing material, detailed instructions for both Part I and Part II were prepared for the students. The detailed instructions included information about the required sections (what information should be covered and how), links to OSHA’s websites, and screenshots of examples per section and subsection. Students were given feedback about their SMP Part I and the option to update and submit their SMP Part II based on the feedback they received from Part I. However, only a few of them did. Some students submitted the same document for both Part I and II, some submitted incomplete/unfinished SMPs. As a result, the SMP average didn’t improve much even though the course outcome was satisfied.

Faculty Action Plan

S 2022 – Karasulu – Maintain the existing course materials and keep on doing an in‐depth review of the SMP assignment sections. Keep on implementing the two‐part SMP with the detailed instructions which seemed to help some of the students.

PO 10.2

SLO 15

Understand construction quality assurance and control.

CSM 2342

Construction Materials & Processes

Faculty Analysis

This semester students were able to observe and perform all the experiments in the construction lab. Student groups were more consistent this semester than the previous semester. However, I found 2‐3 students not submitting their lab reports for lab 2 and lab 3. The indirect method student’s self‐evaluation survey average is higher than the historical average. It looks like they understand the experiment and the purpose; however, they lost some points in writing the report about it.

Faculty Action Plan

S 2021‐ To maintain student group consistency in the laboratory and encouraging students to submit the reports, I plan to allocate more weight to the Laboratory portion in the course syllabus. Also, I plan to add more detailed instructions for students, which will help them write the report.

Alumni Survey

SLO 3 - 2020 Alumni Survey #27.   Dr. Karasulu is a certified OSHA 30 instructor and students can earn their OSHA 30 if they meet the attendance and grading criteria.

CSM Coordinator’s Analysis

Both instructors are identifying areas of difficulty and apply strategies to assist students. 

CSM Coordinator’s Action Plan

No action at this time.