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:

• Ms. Joy Svoboda, Chair, ACCE Marketing and Communications Committee

• Mr. Charlie Roesset, Chair, ACCE Board of Trustees

• Mr. Steve Nellis, President | CEO, ACCE

Topical Content:

• ACCE mission and strategic plan

• Accreditation essentials 

• Industry Participation in the Academic Process

• 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​

• Ms. Heather Gay, Director of Construction Management, Dunwoody College of Technology

• Ms. Julie Rose, Coordinator, Community and Student Engagement and Public Relations Florida Gulf Coast University

• Dr. Robert Cox, Director, M.E. Rinker School of Construction Management, University of Florida

• Mr. Drew Yantis, Senior Lecturer, Auburn University

• Dr. Gerrard Delatte, Professional in Residence, Louisiana State University

Topical Content: 

• Recruiting a diverse population - best practices 

• Recruiting pools traditional and non-traditional students - ACE, Helmets to Hardhats 

• Input vs Output- Student Recruitment/Placement and Impact on Starting Salaries (ACCE database)

• Faculty Recruitment to meet demand

• ACCE Scholarship Program for Practitioners

• Guest Lecture Programs- Recruitment from Industry

• 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​

• Dr. Mike Jackson, Chair, Neiri Department of Construction, Development and Planning , Clemson University

• Dr. Kimberly Williams, Online Programs Manager, Louisiana State University

• Professor Stephanie Heumann, Professional in Residence, Louisiana State University 

• TBD, East Carolina University

Topical Content:

• Development and Optimization of on-line courses- on-line course demonstration 

• Lessons learned and Best Practices

• Technology - Learning Management Systems, Expansion of Current Technology 

• Best practices

10:45 AM -11:30 AM 

Session 4 - Workforce Development and Accreditation

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Presenters:

• Mr. Bill Good, National Roofing Alliance and Chair, ACCE Construction Workforce Education Committee

• Dr. Mostafa Khattab, President, Western States College of Construction 

• Ms. Heather Sherwood[SON1] , VP of Academic Affairs, Western States College of Construction 

Topical Content:

• Initiatives for accreditation of workforce training programs

• Accreditation of construction affiliated programs

• Demand for Craft Instructors

11:30 AM-12:00 PM 

Session 5 - Industry Associations and Support 

Format: Panel Discussion

Panelists:

• Mr. Marty Garza, AGC Foundation

• Mr. Tim Mongeau, Association of Builders and Contractors

• Dr. Warren Plugge, Assoicated Schools of Construction

• Mr. Greg Bradshaw, American Institute of Constructors 

• TBD, National Association of Women in Construction

• Mr. Dan Belcher, National Center For Construction Education and Research[SON2] 

Topical Content:

• Associations and support through student chapters

• Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) - Collaboration and Partnering

• Student Achievement and Curriculum Feedback Support

• 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:

• Discuss the mission and purpose for the Industry Caucus

• Discuss new business 

• 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:

• SLO revisions current and future

• 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

• Ms. Sue Perlin, Retired, Partner, Plante Moran CPA

• Mr. Scott Couper, [SON4] LSU Construction Industry Advisory Council

• Dr. Charlie McIntyre, Retired, IUPUI, Department Chair

Topical Content:

• An Organizational Template 

• Program Oversight and Management 

• IAB Organizational Template  

• 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

• Ms. Heather Gay, Vice-Chair, ACCE Training Committee

Topical Content:

• How to get involved as a member of an ACCE Visiting Team 

• Basic requirements and activities needed to be a Visiting Team Member

4:15 PM - 4:45 PM 

Closing Remarks

• Mr. Paul Mattingly, Chair, ACCE Industry Advisory Board Event Committee

• Mr.Steve Nellis, President | CEO, ACCE

 

5:30-6:30 Reception – Omni Hotel

6:30-9:30 Dinner and Networking - Cork & Pig Tavern