State Fair Community College, AAS, Building Materials Merchandising and AAS, Construction Technology (Off-site)

Form OS

OFF-SITE DELIVERY OF AN EXISTING PROGRAM FORM

Sponsoring Institution (s): State Fair Community College

Program Title: Construction Technology and Building Materials Merchandising

Degree/Certificate: AAS

Institution Granting Degree: State Fair Community College

Delivery Site(s): Lake of the Ozarks

Mode of Program Delivery: Traditional classes

Geographic Location of Student Access: Lake of the Ozarks

CIP Classification: 46.0412 Construction Technology
52.1909 Building Materials Merchandising

Implementation Date: Fall 2008
(Semester and Year)

Cooperative Partners: N/A

AUTHORIZATION

Dr. Brent Bates, Vice President of Educational Services
Chief Academic Officer

Person to Contact for More Information:;
Deborah DeGan-Dixon, Dean of Extended Campus & Professional Development Services
(660) 530-5800, ext. 7343
Gary Baker, Associate Dean of Eastern Region/Lake of the Ozarks
(573) 348-0888

Form SE

STUDENT ENROLLMENT PROJECTIONS

YEAR	1	2	3	4	5
FULL-TIME	5	10	15	15	15
PART-TIME	20	30	35	35	35
TOTAL	25	45	50	50	50

NEED

1. Student Demand:
1. FORM SE Provided
2. Enrollment Cap = N/A
2. Market Demand
1. National
1. The Occupational Outlook Handbook (2006-2007 Edition) says excellent employment opportunities for construction managers are expected through 2014 because the number of job openings will exceed the number of qualified individuals seeking to enter the occupation. This situation is expected to continue even as college construction Technology programs expand to meet the current high demand for graduates. Employment of construction managers is projected to increase about as fast as average for all occupations through 2014. In addition to job openings arising from employment growth, many additional openings should result annually from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or who retire or leave the labor force for other reasons. More construction managers will be needed as the level of construction activity continues to grow. In addition, opportunities will increase for construction managers to start their own firms. However, employment of construction managers can be sensitive to the short-term nature of many projects and to cyclical fluctuations in construction activity.
2. According to American General Contractor organization with the Construct My Future program, construction managers are needed for the huge and growing construction industry. Each year the United States alone adds more than $600 billion worth of new construction projects such as new hospitals, schools, highways, bridges, homes, office buildings, stores, etc. That's about 10% of America's Gross Domestic Product. The program points out that no construction project gets done without people to design, plan and organize it, order materials, obtain and operate the equipment, schedule work, and supervise the jobs. There are 6.9 million Americans who are responsible for building structures and all are talented people with special training. Many more people with specific skills and talents are needed. There are over 240,000 jobs available in construction each year.
3. The Construction Education web site (www.constructioneducation.com) posted an article by CNN/Money called “Most Lucrative College Degrees” list the average starting salary for Construction Science gradates at $41,232 per year. This is higher then majors such as Civil Engineering, Business Management, Nursing, and Marketing to name a few. The word is getting out that Construction Technology programs across the United States have seen enrollment growth doubling or tripling the size of their programs in the last five years.
2. Local
1. Needs Assessment conducted by for State Fair Community College-LOZ indicated a strong need for graduates from a construction technology/building materials merchandising program. One-hundred percent of the respondents (14 out of 14) indicated the need for this degree in the Lake of the Ozarks area; 79% (11 of the 14) would pay a higher wage to employees who were graduates of a construction technology/building materials merchandising degree than employees without the degree.
2. Local advisory council members indicate the need for this program is attributed to the growth in development related to residential, retail, and tourism construction in the Lake of the Ozarks area.
3. Labor market information from the Department of Economic Development indicates an 11% employment growth in construction Technology for Missouri and a 12.09% Central Missouri by 2012. According to the Missouri Department of Economic Development-Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC) 2004-2014 occupational projections report, there will be an increase in the following supported construction areas: Carpenters-33%, Construction Laborers-7.74%, Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers-24.25%, Operating Engineers & Other Construction Equipment Operators-21.08%, Construction & Building Inspectors-16.67% Structural Iron & Steel Workers-22.89%. Although these occupational areas may require additional trade skills and/or experience, a construction technology/building materials merchandising background is essential for anyone pursuing advancement opportunities within these occupational areas.
4. Labor Market Statistic for Central Missouri provided by MERIC listed an 8.8% growth in the “Management of Companies and Enterprises” for the Central Missouri Regional Profile. The Central Missouri Region projects an increase in management occupations from an estimated 980 jobs to a projection 1,100 jobs in the First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades & Extraction Workers occupation area alone.
5. All construction technology/building materials merchandising or construction related areas listed on the MERIC web page had a B+ growth rating or better for projected growth.
6. Labor Market Statistic for Central Missouri provided by the Missouri Department of Economic Development-Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC) listed the First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades & Extraction Workers moderate to high wage estimates. Average construction management occupations in Central Missouri are at $35,040 yearly and experience/educated workers is at $60,380 yearly for a mean of $51,930 yearly.
7. State Fair Community College-Lake of the Ozark site currently offers a general transfer degree (AA) and has the authority to offer AAS in business management, computer information services, industrial technology, marine technology, pharmacy technician, and fire science. This new AAS in Construction Management will correspond well with the current course offerings and allow students the opportunity to enhance their ability to be more effective and efficient at performing the functions of construction technology/building materials merchandising.

3. Societal Need
   1. The increasing complexity of construction projects is boosting the demand for management-level personnel within the construction industry. Sophisticated technology and the proliferation of laws setting standards for buildings and construction materials, worker safety, energy efficiency, and environmental protection have further complicated the construction process. Advances in building materials and construction methods; the need to replace portions the Nation’s infrastructure; and the growing number of multipurpose buildings and energy-efficient structures will further add to the demand for more construction managers. More opportunities for construction managers also will result from the need for greater cost control and financial management of projects and to oversee the numerous subcontractors being employed.
   2. Prospects for individuals seeking construction manager jobs in construction management, architectural and engineering services, and construction contracting firms should be best for persons who have a degree in construction science, construction management, or civil engineering—but also practical experience working in construction. Employers will increasingly prefer applicants with college degrees, previous construction work experience, including internships, and a strong background in building technology.
4. Methodology
1. Occupational Outlook Quarterly, Fall 2007
2. American General Contractors web site, Fall 2007
3. American Council for Construction Education web site, Fall 2007
4. Labor Statistic Internet research, October 2007
   Bureau for Labor Statistics
   Occupational Outlook Handbook
   Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
   MERIC
5. Consensus of the State Fair Community College advisory councils
6. Needs Assessment conducted by State Fair Community College

DUPLICATION

Other Construction Technology programs exist among community colleges throughout the state but these program offerings are not within the State Fair Community College region and do not create duplication of effort. University of Central Missouri and Missouri State University offer Bachelor’s of Science in Construction Management for those who may be interested in pursuing a 4-year degree. State Fair Community College has transfer agreements with these so mentioned universities.

COLLABORATION
Form CL: ; N/A

FORM PS
PROGRAM STRUCTURE

1. Total credits for graduation: 68 credit hours

2. Residency requirements: Determined by legal address.
   A student under age 21 is same as parents’ address.
   Taxing district is Pettis and Benton counties.

3. General Education: Total Credits: 16 minimum
   Courses: See attached self-advising form.

4. Major Requirements: Total Credits: 52Courses: See attached self-advising form.

5. Free Elective Credits: 0

6. Requirements for thesis, internships or other capstone experience: None required.
   Any unique features such as interdepartmental cooperation: N/A

FORM FP
FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS (Deleted)

FORM PG
Program Characteristics and Performance Goals

Institution Name: State Fair Community College-Lake of the Ozarks
Program Name: Construction technology and Building materials merchandising
Date: December 10, 2007

Student Preparation

1. Admission Requirements do not exceed regular admission requirements.
   No special preparation is necessary.
2. Characteristics of specific population to be served
   It is the policy of State Fair Community College not to discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment. All population will be served.

Faculty Characteristics

1. Any special requirements (degree status, training, etc. for assignment of teaching for this degree/certificate program.
   Bachelor Degree or related experience with professional development plan to obtain bachelor’s degree; related experience in the field of construction technology/building materials merchandising.
2. Estimated percentage of credit hours that will be assigned to full-time faculty.
   50% of courses offered
3. Expectation for professional activities, special student contact, teaching/learning innovation.
   Learn and utilize I-TV, Web Base and Web enabled software and practices.
   Utilize hybrid opportunities.
   Obtain and continuation of Missouri Career Technical Education Certification
   Recruit, advise and enroll students.
   Instructor(s) must update and maintain curriculum and work with lead instructor and advisory council members in updating and maintaining curriculum, course offerings and placement of students.
   Maintain professional memberships such as ACCE, MCCA and MoACTE

Enrollment Projections

1. Student FTE majoring in program by the end of five years.
   50
2. Percent of full-time and part-time enrollment by the end of five years.
   30% full-time
   70% part-time

Student and Program Outcomes

1. Number of graduates per annum at three and five years after implementation.
   3 years-15
   5 years-40
2. Special skills specific to the program.
   Prepare students to enter the field as entry-level construction technology/building materials merchandising managers.
3. Proportion of students who will receive licensing, certification or registration.
   OSHA construction safety card
4. Performance on national and/or local assessments.
   ACT (2003-2004)
       Mean ACT for entering freshman
       English 17.7
       Math 18.1
       Reading 18.8
       Science 19.1
       Composite 18.5
   Class Ranking
   Class ranking of entering freshman
   Top 10% of high school class N/A
   Top 25% of high school class 31.6%
   Top 50% of high school class 63.0%
   Top 75% of high school class 82.7%
5. Placement rates in related fields, in other fields, unemployed
   Construction Technology; May 2006 graduates 80%
   Business Management May 2006 graduates 76%
   Computer Aided Drafting May 2006 graduates 86%
   Unemployed May 2006 graduates 7%
   SFCC overall May 2006 graduates 83%
6. Transfer rates, continuous study. N/A

Program Accreditation>
State Fair Community College’s construction technology degree is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). ACCE’s standards are very high and SFCC is one of the 10 accredited Associate Degree programs in the United States. There are only 60 accredited 4-year degrees. Two 4-year construction programs in Missouri are accredited at Missouri State University and at University of Central Missouri. The ACCE accreditation facilitates seamless transfer from SFCC’s two-year program to a 4-year program.

Alumni and Employer Survey

1. Satisfaction Rate of Alumni
   Conduct follow-up survey on students 180 days following graduation via Placement Office.
   Conduct alumni survey.
   Conduct student satisfaction surveys.
2. Satisfaction Rate of Employers
   Informal surveys are conducted on employers via Advisory Council Meetings, Internship Visits, Career Fair and various employment councils throughout the college.
   Alumni survey will ask employers of SFCC graduates to rate our programs/services.

Attachments (Available upon request. Contact B.J. White):
Advising Guide for AAS, Construction Technology
Advising Guide for AAS, Building Materials Merchandising