Location: 2010 Cherry Building, Phone: (409) 880-8759
Chair: Robert Yuan
Chair E-mail: robert.yuan@lamar.edu
Reese Construction Management Degree Director:
Steven McCrary, Phone: (409) 880-8916, steve.mccrary@lamar.edu, 2618 Cherry Building
The Department of Civil Engineering offers both a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management.
Civil engineering is a people-serving profession and as such is vital to the world’s economic, political, and social well being. The many areas to which civil engineers make substantial contributions include bridges, dams and levees, harbors, waterways and irrigation facilities, buildings, airports, highways, pipelines, railroads, power lines, water supply systems and waste treatment facilities. Civil engineers engage in a wide range of activities such as research, design, development, management, and the control of engineering systems and their components. With today’s fast-paced technological changes, civil engineering provides unique and unlimited career opportunities that can only be met by professionally educated people.
The civil engineering program is designed with a broad base to prepare men and women for careers in various phases of civil engineering and to enable them to perform other managerial and technical functions that require scientific and engineering backgrounds. The curriculum embraces a sound core of humanities and social studies courses in addition to those in physics, chemistry and mathematics, which form the substructure of engineering sciences. Areas of study include geo-technical, structural, water resources, environmental, surveying, and construction engineering. Electives are available to fit the individual interest of the civil engineering student.
Because of the wide scope of activities in which the civil engineer is engaged, and the broad spectrum of student interest, civil engineering graduates may choose either to enter the profession immediately after receiving their bachelor’s degree or go directly to graduate school. No matter what the student chooses, the curriculum provides a firm foundation for today’s world.
To encourage and assist scholars in civil engineering, the Katherine E. and William C. Mundt endowment was established in 1983. In addition, the Tony Paine Memorial Scholarship was established in 1988, the David Bernsen Endowed Scholarship in 1997 and the Leslie A. Lakie Scholarship in 1999 and many others. These funds provide scholarships for qualified students. Application forms are available in the Civil Engineering Department office.
The Civil Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
The objectives of the Department of Civil Engineering at 四虎影视 are to provide a high quality engineering education in which graduates are prepared to:
The Civil Engineering Department has developed an assessment process to demonstrate that the outcomes important to the objectives of its program are measured. This process is based on input from the department’s various constituencies: alumni, employers, industrial practitioners, CE Advisory Council members, students and CE faculty. The process used in Program Educational Outcomes assessment for quality assurance includes:
The following outcomes are achieved in one or more courses in the BSCE curriculum. Graduates will:
The Department of Civil Engineering administers the Reese Construction Management Program, offering a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management. The Program offers students a broad education in in the management of construction projects.The construction management degree is designed to meet the accreditation requirements of the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). ACCE is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) as the accrediting agency for four year baccalaureate degree programs in construction, construction science, construction management, and construction technology. As a profession, construction management creatively applies technical and managerial knowledge about the formation of the world's facilities, including, among others, commercial, residential, infrastructure, and industrial facilities. To meet the challenges of this profession, the Reese Construction Management Program provides diverse educational opportunities both in business management and in the processes of construction techniques and construction management, including safety, materials and methods, surveying, project management and control, electrical and mechanical systems, legal issues, and estimating and scheduling. The program provides vital lessons through valuable “hands-on” experiences gained both in the classroom and in the internship program. In addition, students receive a generous dose of quantitative, written and oral communication, and scientific activities designed to provide sound educational support for practical and theoretical insights. The Reese Construction Management Program was established in 2008 through the generous support of Jerry and Sheila Reese. Since its inception, the goal of the program is to meet the needs of both the construction and petrochemical industries. The program is also supported by the following endowed scholarships: The Francis & Marjorie Mouton Scholarship in Construction Management, and The Ronald W. Thibodeaux Memorial Scholarship in Construction Management, both established in 2008. Application forms are available in the program office.
We envision the Reese Construction Management Program at 四虎影视 preparing students to become regionally competitive experts in construction management. We further envision that the program will instill a passionate leadership for unique, high quality education, research, and outreach opportunities that support and serve both the needs of students and those of the community, especially the construction community. In addition, we want the program to be a good place to work for its faculty and staff.
The mission of the Reese Construction Management program is threefold: (1) Provide a nationally accredited undergraduate CM program capable of producing local and regional leaders in construction; (2) Plan and maintain a dedication to intellectual growth and excellence in advanced practical construction education; and (3) Build a high quality faculty/staff and promote faculty/staff development.
Consistent with the vision and mission statements, the program's goals, objectives, and strategies are as follows:
Goal 1. Build educational size, facilities, reputation, and relationships.
Objective 1.1. Develop and foster a student learning culture where students become successful professionals in the construction discipline via a state-of-the-art education.
Strategy 1.1.1. Educate students to get hands-on knowledge in all areas of construction.
Strategy 1.1.2. Provide opportunities for students to learn via industry partners.
Objective 1.2. Build program size and facilities.
Strategy 1.2.1. Expand recruitment and marketing initiatives.
Strategy 1.2.2. Expand program facilities.
Objective 1.3. Build program reputation.
Strategy 1.3.1. Seek American Council Construction Education (ACCE) accreditation.
Strategy 1.3.2. Attract and retain high-quality students.
Strategy 1.3.3. Foster a positive student-employee, employee-employee, employee-industry environment.
Goal 2. Promote scholarly activities, research, and service of faculty.
Objective 2.1. Create a research- and scholarly- friendly environment for conducting outstanding construction management research that benefits students and industry.
Strategy 2.1.1. Secure research resources.
Strategy 2.1.2. Facilitate academic publications and presentations by faculty and students.
Objective 2.2. Develop and promote civic involvement, professional development, and career opportunities.
Strategy 2.2.1. Increase external faculty service in professional organizations when a tangible return to the CM Program can be identified.
Strategy 2.2.2. Develop internal service to University/College/Department/Program.
Goal 3. Attract, develop, and reward faculty and staff.
Objective 3.1. Attract and recruit competent faculty/staff.
Strategy 3.1.1. Attain and maintain competitive salaries for faculty/staff.
Strategy 3.1.2. Provide benefits typical of sister institutions. Objective 3.2 Develop, reward and retain faculty and staff.
Strategy 3.2.1. Build and support faculty/staff development.
Strategy 3.2.2. Reward faculty for excellence in research, teaching, and service.
Additional Degree Requirements: Candidates for degrees in this program are strongly encouraged to consider sitting for the National Council of Engineering Examiners Examination on “Fundamentals of Engineering” as administered by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers.
Suggested Program of Study – Total Min. Hours: 131
Academic Policies for Reese Construction Management Program:
A minor in construction management requires a minimum of 18 hours and a maximum 24 hours of CMGT courses, as listed below.