Draft Action Plan Based on Assessment Outcomesksiddiqiksiddiqi422004-09-23T17:36:00Z2007-10-23T15:46:00Z2007-11-09T21:05:00Z115198662SPSU72201016111.0000Action Plan based on Assessment Outcomes of FY 2005Approved by Dean ACC General: All course syllabi shall conform to SPSU P&P No. 304.0.Jim Mullinax2000 Constriction Graphics:Students to have originals of required text for exercises or bound photocopies.Policy clarified on grades for missed tests and make-ups.3310 Development Planning (Introduction to Dev.)Policy clarified on grades for missed tests and make-ups.3710 Site PlanningPolicy clarified on grades for missed tests and make-ups.4570 Development Process IPolicy clarified on grades for missed tests and make-ups.Test weightings changedAssignments added to syllabus4620 Development Process IICapstone references addedPolicy clarified on grades for misses tests and make-ups.Policy on final grades being e-mailed stated.4770 Development LawPolicy clarified on grades for missed tests and make-ups.Grade weightings restatedPolicy on final grades being e-mailed stated.Dunn exercises and reading assignments addedJohn MenchBased on the capstone outcome assessments:I changed the syllabus for CNST3620.The changes highlighted which topic directly applied to capstone.I prepared and distributed special handouts for the students to keep and use for capstone course. I also created a new scenario for CNST4800 Process Simulation whose focus area is project financials. This scenario involves the longest and highest value project that a construction company has in its business plan.Zuhair Itr Signature sheet of CNST 3410 shall includeI will add a signature sheet stating that “I__________________ have read the Syllabus for CNST 3410. I fully understand the class requirements as well as the grading policy.Signed:____________________________” Attendance Policy:I will change the attendance requirement: “Students are required to attend every class. However if they have to miss a class for any reason it is their responsibility to catch up with the class material, be aware of any scheduled exam or any announcement. No make up test will be given. The student will always get the three best scores of the four scheduled exams. Other Class Requirements:I will change the other class requirements to read as follows: “It is a Class requirement that each student have at all time a basic calculator, a Civil and Architectural scale, and that each Team has their project’s blue print.”Signature sheet of CNST 3420 shall include:I will add a signature sheet stating that “I__________________ have read the Syllabus for CNST 3420. I fully understand the class requirements as well as the grading policy.Signed:____________________________” Attendance Policy:I will change the attendance requirement: “Students are required to attend every class. However if they have to miss a class for any reason it is their responsibility to catch up with the class material, be aware of any scheduled exam or any announcement. No make up test will be given. Project SubmittalA new section will be added to have a submittal or a sign up around Midterm. This will read as follows:“Each Team should schedule a time to get a 50% signup on their project. At the time of signup the following issues should be accomplished:Skeleton Estimate format in placeQuantity Survey CompleteSignature sheet of CNST 3430 shall include:I will add a signature sheet stating that “I__________________ have read the Syllabus for CNST 3430. I fully understand the class requirements as well as the grading policy.Signed:____________________________” Attendance Policy:I will change the attendance requirement: “Students are required to attend every class. However if they have to miss a class for any reason it is their responsibility to catch up with the class material, be aware of any scheduled exam or any announcement. No make up test will be given. Project SubmittalA new section will be added to have a submittal or a sign up around Midterm. This will read as follows:“Each Team should schedule a time to get a 50% signup on their project. At the time of signup the following issues should be accomplished:Skeleton Estimate format in placeQuantity Survey CompleteBrian Moore In response to outcomes assessment conducted during Fall 2005, the following changes were made to the CNST 1000 course:Outcomes assessments indicated that the textbook for this course was not satisfactory. As a result, an implementation plan was prepared in Fall 2005 that would replace the textbook.The textbook replacement plan has been implemented and includes student subscriptions to ENR magazine, which is published weekly by McGraw-Hill. This approach exposes the students to current information about the field of construction in and outside of the United States. This publication familiarizes students with cost, safety, legal, environmental, and other issues critical to the construction manager.In addition to class discussions that draw on ENR topics, quizzes have been added to the CNST 1000 course to ensure that students are indeed reading the ENR magazines.Finally, students are reminded that courses that they will be taking in the Construction curriculum will ultimately lead them to their Senior Capstone course (CNST 4900). They are regularly encouraged to prepare themselves for CNST 4900 and to not lose sight of their ultimate goal.In response to outcomes assessment conducted during Fall 2005, the following changes were made to the CNST 4900 Capstone course:A faculty sign-off sheet was added to the list of requirements – This ensures that each student sees a faculty member when they are approximately 30% and 75% complete with that portion of their project and that the faculty member is satisfied with the work that is being done. The faculty sign-off sheet was added to the syllabus for the course to further support it as a requirement.In the past, the Capstone Handbook was either available only in hardcopy format, or was difficult to print in its online version. The Capstone Handbook is now available to students on the Construction web site and in “pdf” format. This increases the likelihood that students will print the handbook and be more familiar with the requirements of the course than in the past.A “Capstone Statement of Understanding” (CSU) was also instituted. The CSU identifies specific milestone items and due dates. Students sign this agreement which places the burden of complying with the course requirements on their shoulders. The signature portion of the CSU reads “By signing this statement of understanding, I signify that I have read the capstone handbook and syllabus for this semester and understand the requirements for completion of this course.”As indicated in the Sept. 2005 Implementation Plan, these actions are hoped to increase student awareness of the requirements of the Capstone course and increase the amount of student/faculty interaction during the course.Gouranga BanikTeach the concepts of safety in CNST 4710 through the use of real world case studies to make the course more interesting for the students. Include three site visits in CNST 3260 to provide more hands on experience to students. Javier IrizarryAccording to the Capstone Outcome Assessment (Fall 2005) that was provided I make the following recommendations for changes to my courses syllabiCNST 3000 - Computer Applications in ConstructionFor CNST 3000 Computer Applications in Construction I propose the following changes to the course syllabus:Add textbook for MS Office Portion of the CourseA Guide to Microsoft Office XP Professional - Lawrenceville Press 2002Add reference guide for SureTrak - developed by Javier IrizarryAdd section on course policy on use of WebCT-Vista for course administrationAdd statement on course policy regarding grade revisions (limited to one week after grade assignment has been returned or grade has been posted on WebCt-Vista)For CNST 3000 Computer Applications in Construction I propose the following changes to the course content:Continue to develop lab exercises and assignments more related to construction for Excel and Word.Add lectures on database application (MS Access).Add more group presentations in PowerPoint to promote practice in public speaking and group work.Explore the possibility of offering all course examinations via WebCt Vista to release lecture time and use it for actual lectures and labs.CNST 3500 - Building CodesFor CNST 3500 Building Codes I propose the following changes to the course syllabus:Add Reference book - Building Codes Illustrated by Ching and WnkelAdd section on course policy on use of WebCT-Vista for course administrationAdd statement on course policy regarding grade revisions (limited to one week after grade assignment has been returned or grade has been posted on WebCt-Vista)For CNST 3500 Building Codes I propose the following changes to the course content:Continue to improve lectures by increasing visual interaction (increased used of graphics)Explore the possibility of offering all course examinations via WebCt Vista to release lecture time and use it for actual lectures.CNST3110 - Building Techniques and Methods IFor CNST 3110 - Building Techniques and Methods I, I propose the following changes to the course syllabus:Text book has been changed. I will include this in the syllabus.Add section on course policy on use of WebCT-Vista for course administrationAdd statement on course policy regarding grade revisions (limited to one week after grade assignment has been returned or grade has been posted on WebCt-Vista)For CNST 3110 - Building Techniques and Methods I, I propose the following changes to the course content:Will continue to improve lecture material using part of the material used in online course in Spring 2006.Explore the possibility of offering all course examinations via WebCt Vista to release lecture time and use it for actual lectures.David PierceDevelop and specify quantitative grade evaluation criteria for CNST 4510, 4560, and 3160, which is tied to learning objectives through exam, homework assignments, and projects for each course.