
INDUSTRY ADVISORY BOARD
Industry Professionals are important constituents of ACCE; in fact, Practitioners are equal partners with Educators in the creation and continued leadership of ACCE. Practitioners provide valuable input with regard to the creation of accreditation standards and practices. In addition, they offer extensive support services to their associated academic programs. The information and resources provided here were primarily developed and delivered at the annual "IAB Event" held each February at the Mid-Year ACCE Meeting. IAB or Industry Advisory Board.
This annual program provides real value to Industry Professionals and IAB Members by:
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Increasing the understanding of the roles and responsibilities of being a member of an IAB.
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Developing meaningful industry participation at the local IAB level.
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Developing and supporting a network of industry professionals who can exchange ideas in an open forum.

Industry Advisory Board Meeting
2022 ACCE Midyear Conference
August 23, 2022
IAB Events
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
2023 ACCE Industry Advisory Board Event
Take Your Industry Advisory Board to the Next Level!
The only event of its kind, ACCE's IAB Event is a "must attend" program for Advisory Board Members and Program Chairs. - Whether you belong to a long-standing IAB, or are in the early stages of pursuing accreditation, attend this event to share and compare what has been most successful for Industry Advisory Boards and Construction Programs across the U.S.
This event, as part of the 2023 ACCE MidYear Conference, will kick off a great week for Construction Education. Two additional organizations, AIC and NEF, will be joining us that week with their annual meetings being held at the same venue throughout the week.
ACCE events are a great way to build relationships with educators, to provide input for program curriculum, and to network with industry peers and colleagues from across the country.
Plan Now to Join Us at the OMNI Las Colinas Hotel in Las Colinas, TX (near Dallas) on February 15, 2023!
SPONSOR THIS YEAR'S EVENT!

EVENT TENTATIVE AGENDA
Morning Session
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Registration and Breakfast
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM Call to Order& Introduction
8:15 AM - 8:45AM
Session 1 - ACCE Overview
Format: Presentation
Presenters:
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Ms. Joy Svoboda, Chair, ACCE Marketing and Communications Committee
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Mr. Charlie Roesset, Chair, ACCE Board of Trustees
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Mr. Steve Nellis, President | CEO, ACCE
Topical Content:
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ACCE mission and strategic plan
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Accreditation essentials
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Industry Participation in the Academic Process
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Newsworthy items from companies and ACCE
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Session 2 - Trends in the Recruitment and Placement of CM Students and CM Program Instructors
Format: Panel Discussion
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Ms. Heather Gay, Director of Construction Management, Dunwoody College of Technology
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Ms. Julie Rose, Coordinator, Community and Student Engagement and Public Relations Florida Gulf Coast University
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Dr. Robert Cox, Director, M.E. Rinker School of Construction Management, University of Florida
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Mr. Drew Yantis, Senior Lecturer, Auburn University
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Dr. Gerrard Delatte, Professional in Residence, Louisiana State University
Topical Content:
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Recruiting a diverse population - best practices
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Recruiting pools traditional and non-traditional students - ACE, Helmets to Hardhats
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Input vs Output- Student Recruitment/Placement and Impact on Starting Salaries (ACCE database)
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Faculty Recruitment to meet demand
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ACCE Scholarship Program for Practitioners
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Guest Lecture Programs- Recruitment from Industry
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Current Issues with Program Faculty- Faculty PhD programs expansion
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM Break
10:00 AM -10:45 AM
Session 3 - Distance Learning Trends, Technology and Lessons Learned
Format: Presentation
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Dr. Mike Jackson, Chair, Neiri Department of Construction, Development and Planning , Clemson University
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Dr. Kimberly Williams, Online Programs Manager, Louisiana State University
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Professor Stephanie Heumann, Professional in Residence, Louisiana State University
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TBD, East Carolina University
Topical Content:
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Development and Optimization of on-line courses- on-line course demonstration
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Lessons learned and Best Practices
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Technology - Learning Management Systems, Expansion of Current Technology
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Best practices
10:45 AM -11:30 AM
Session 4 - Workforce Development and Accreditation
Presenters:
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Mr. Bill Good, National Roofing Alliance and Chair, ACCE Construction Workforce Education Committee
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Dr. Mostafa Khattab, President, Western States College of Construction
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Ms. Heather Sherwood[SON1] , VP of Academic Affairs, Western States College of Construction
Topical Content:
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Initiatives for accreditation of workforce training programs
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Accreditation of construction affiliated programs
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Demand for Craft Instructors
11:30 AM-12:00 PM
Session 5 - Industry Associations and Support
Format: Panel Discussion
Panelists:
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Mr. Marty Garza, AGC Foundation
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Mr. Tim Mongeau, Association of Builders and Contractors
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Dr. Warren Plugge, Assoicated Schools of Construction
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Mr. Greg Bradshaw, American Institute of Constructors
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TBD, National Association of Women in Construction
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Mr. Dan Belcher, National Center For Construction Education and Research[SON2]
Topical Content:
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Associations and support through student chapters
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Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) - Collaboration and Partnering
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Student Achievement and Curriculum Feedback Support
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Scholarships and financial support
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM Lunch
Afternoon Session
1:15 - 2:15 PM
ACCE Industry Caucus
Format: Caucus Meeting
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Ms. Jov Svoboda, Chair, ACCE Industry Caucus
Topical Content:
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Discuss the mission and purpose for the Industry Caucus
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Discuss new business
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How Industry can get incolved through Caucus and be a Trustee on ACCE Board.
Track I
2:15 - 3:15 PM
Session A – Industry Participation in the Development of SLO’s
Format: Panel Discussion
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Dr. Chuck Berryman[SON3] , Louisiana State University
Dr. Robert Ries, University of Florida
Dr. John Schmidt, Retired, Ferris State University
Topical Content:
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SLO revisions current and future
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Internship Integration into SLO’s to Adding Value for the Student and Program
3:15 - 4:15 PM
Session B - IAB Roundtable
Format: Panel Discussion
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Mr. Alan Galloway, President, IUPUI Industry Advisory Board
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Ms. Sue Perlin, Retired, Partner, Plante Moran CPA
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Mr. Scott Couper, [SON4] LSU Construction Industry Advisory Council
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Dr. Charlie McIntyre, Retired, IUPUI, Department Chair
Topical Content:
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An Organizational Template
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Program Oversight and Management
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IAB Organizational Template
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IAB Structure and Fund Raising
Track II
2:15 PM – 4:15
Initial VT Training
Format: Presentation
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Dr. Al Bleakley, Chair, ACCE Training Committee
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Ms. Heather Gay, Vice-Chair, ACCE Training Committee
Topical Content:
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How to get involved as a member of an ACCE Visiting Team
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Basic requirements and activities needed to be a Visiting Team Member
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Closing Remarks
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Mr. Paul Mattingly, Chair, ACCE Industry Advisory Board Event Committee
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Mr.Steve Nellis, President | CEO, ACCE
5:30-6:30 Reception – Omni Hotel
6:30-9:30 Dinner and Networking - Cork & Pig Tavern
IAB Event Handbooks
2023 -- CEC Irving, Texas
2022 -- CEC Irving, Texas
2021 -- Virtual Event
2020 -- Jacksonville, FL
2019 -- Houston, Texas
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Workbook
2018 -- Tucson, Arizona
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Workbook
2017 -- Orlando, Florida
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Workbook
2016 -- Mobile, Alabama
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Workbook
2015 -- Long Beach, California
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Workbook
2014 -- Tampa, Florida
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Workbook
2013 -- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Workbook
2012 -- Phoenix, Arizona
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Workbook
2011 -- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Workbook