PROGRAM INFO
EMU Construction Program Webpage
Link - Full Program Information at EMU's Website
Mission Statement:
The purpose of the Eastern Contractors Organization is to enrich the collegiate experience and promote the scholastic achievement and socialization between students and faculty involved in the construction management program at Eastern Michigan University; to promote high standards and provide opportunities for personal growth along with solid leadership development for all members.
Motto:
Eastern Constructors - Leading People and Managing Projects
Origins and Development History
The Construction Management (CM) program was developed in 1974 as a part of the Industrial Education Department. In 1980, the College of Technology was formed. At this time, the Construction Technology program became a part of the newly formed Department of Industrial Technology in the College of Technology. In 1980 and 1988, thorough curriculum revisions were completed which upgraded the program to meet the advisory committee's suggestions and the ACCE (American Counsil for Construction Education) accreditation standards. In 1984, a graduate program was developed in the Industrial Technology department with concentration in various areas including Construction Management. In 1990, a separate Construction Minor was added. In 1991, the program was accredited by ACCE. Also in 1991, a new course in electrical, mechanical and equipment systems was added along with clarifications of prerequisites, and Fundamentals of Construction Management was developed to serve as a capstone course. In 1993, the program's name was changed from Construction to Construction Management (CM). The new name better represents the mission of the program and positions held by its graduates. In 2002, ACCE reaccredited the BSCM Program for a 6 year period. In 2006 EMU's Construcation Management (CM) program implemented articulation agreements with Monroe County Community College, Washtenaw Community College and Oakland Community College. The Construction Management program is currently aligned with SET (School of Engineering Technology). In the fall 2007, the new EMU requirements for general education requirement was reduced from 50 to 40 credit hours, thus allowing CM to add up to10 elective hours for construction students. The new CM curriculum is now in the process of being analyzed and re-designed to take advantage of the extra 10 hours.
Link - Full Program Information at EMU's Website
Mission Statement:
The purpose of the Eastern Contractors Organization is to enrich the collegiate experience and promote the scholastic achievement and socialization between students and faculty involved in the construction management program at Eastern Michigan University; to promote high standards and provide opportunities for personal growth along with solid leadership development for all members.
Motto:
Eastern Constructors - Leading People and Managing Projects
Origins and Development History
The Construction Management (CM) program was developed in 1974 as a part of the Industrial Education Department. In 1980, the College of Technology was formed. At this time, the Construction Technology program became a part of the newly formed Department of Industrial Technology in the College of Technology. In 1980 and 1988, thorough curriculum revisions were completed which upgraded the program to meet the advisory committee's suggestions and the ACCE (American Counsil for Construction Education) accreditation standards. In 1984, a graduate program was developed in the Industrial Technology department with concentration in various areas including Construction Management. In 1990, a separate Construction Minor was added. In 1991, the program was accredited by ACCE. Also in 1991, a new course in electrical, mechanical and equipment systems was added along with clarifications of prerequisites, and Fundamentals of Construction Management was developed to serve as a capstone course. In 1993, the program's name was changed from Construction to Construction Management (CM). The new name better represents the mission of the program and positions held by its graduates. In 2002, ACCE reaccredited the BSCM Program for a 6 year period. In 2006 EMU's Construcation Management (CM) program implemented articulation agreements with Monroe County Community College, Washtenaw Community College and Oakland Community College. The Construction Management program is currently aligned with SET (School of Engineering Technology). In the fall 2007, the new EMU requirements for general education requirement was reduced from 50 to 40 credit hours, thus allowing CM to add up to10 elective hours for construction students. The new CM curriculum is now in the process of being analyzed and re-designed to take advantage of the extra 10 hours.