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 the 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 (https://www.acce-hq.org/). 

ACCE Contact Information 

300 Decker Drive Suite 330, Irving, TX 75062; acce@acce-hq.org; 972-600-8800 (o); https://www.acce-hq.org/ 

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.

Quality Improvement Plan

Reese Department of Construction Management 

Effective: Since the AY 2021 – 2022 

This document presents the Quality Improvement Plan of the Reese Department of Construction Management, which is concerned with the Bachelor of Science in Construction Management degree program.  This QIP comprises the Department’s Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan, which are aligned with those of Lamar University.  The Strategic Plan is developed to achieve the Department’s Vision through accomplishing the Department’s Missions.  The Strategic Plan comprises: 

• Program goals 

• Program objectives for each program goal 

• Metrics for each program objective 

• Achievement targets for each objective 

• Assessment of the outcomes (These reports are available upon request.)

As part of the QIP, the ACCE’s Student Learning Outcomes are integrated into the Strategic Plan, including assessment of outcomes and determination of achievement.  The QIP and Strategic Plan serve as guidelines for conducting a systematic process of gathering, interpreting, and evaluating information, which requires taking actions as part of an academic quality planning process and outcome assessment. 

Note: The Reese Department of Construction Management received the ACCE’s approval for the Reaccreditation of the Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Degree Program on February 24, 2021. 

Vision 

Advance education and research in construction management. 

Mission 

• Prepare competent experts and leaders. 
• Provide hands-on, balanced education. 
• Grow knowledge through applied research. 
• Engage in community and industry outreach. 

5-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN (AY 2022 – 2026)  

Program Goals and Objectives 

Goal 1. Deliver a Quality Curriculum 

Objective 1.1. Maintain High-Quality Courses. 

Develop and maintain high-quality courses through a quality improvement plan (QIP), hands-on learning activities, and faculty’s quality teaching. 

Measured annually and analyzed triennially. 

Objective 1.2. Engage Industry Partners and Alumni. 

Engage industry partners in developing and maintaining high-quality curriculum.  

Measured annually and analyzed triennially. 

Objective 1.3. Implement systematic assessment of student learning outcomes. 

Measure and analyze the ACCE student learning outcomes in accordance with the QIP. 

Measured and analyzed annually. 

For each Student Learning Outcome, the following two measurement methods are used: 

Direct Measure.  Methodology: Measured using students’ work in a designated course  

Indirect Measure.  Methodology: Measured using the Exit Interview Self-assessment survey questionnaire 

Goal 2. Enhance Program Reputation and Facilities 

Objective 2.1. Maintain the ACCE accreditation. 

Maintain the American Council of Construction Education (ACCE) accreditation.  

Measured annually and analyzed triennially.   

Objective 2.2. Increase scholarship availability. 

Increase scholarship endowment funds. 

Measured annually and analyzed triennially.   

Objective 2.3. Improve program equipment and spaces. 

Improve and increase the quality of program equipment and space.  

Measured annually and analyzed triennially.   

Goal 3. Attain Faculty/staff Excellence 

Objective 3.1 Conduct and publish research. 

Seek financial resources for research.  Support faculty and students doing research.  Produce academic publications and presentations by faculty and students. 

Measured annually and analyzed triennially.   

Objective 3.2 Facilitate internal and external faculty and staff Outreach. 

Faculty should seek to attain internal and external service goals set by the University, College, and Department.  Where appropriate, staff should seek service goals as well. 

Measured annually and analyzed triennially.   

Objective 3.3 Maintain competent faculty/staff. 

Hire and train faculty/staff to do the job at hand.  Developed on an ad hoc basis.  

Measured annually and analyzed triennially.   

Annual Number of Graduates 

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Degree Program 

Academic Year            Graduates 

2024-2025                     17

2023-2024                     16 

2022-2023                     14 

2021-2022                     11 

2020-2021                     16 

2019-2020                     12 

2018-2019                     11 

2017-2018                     11 

2016-2017                      9 

Annual Number of Students Enrolled 

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Degree Program 

Starting Graduate Salary Ranges 

This average is based on a voluntary exit survey of graduating seniors, and includes data provided by graduates since (AY 2023-2025)

• Industrial               $87,500 - $89,999 
• Heavy Civil            $75,000 - $77,499
• Commercial           $65,000 - $67,499
• Residential            $62,500 - $64,499