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Washington DC
‘11
Texas A&M Department of Construction Science
RISING
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGER
CONFERENCE
Patrick Daniels, 2010-11 Student Chapter President
November 5-6
Grand Hyatt
CMAA.TAMU.EDU
CMAA Student Chapter |
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TEXAS A&M
| College Station, Texas
Washington DC
‘11
RISING
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGER
CONFERENCE
November 5-6
Grand Hyatt
HOWDY! | Texas A&M + Department of Construction Science
• 50,000+ students.
• Established in 1876 as an all male military academy.
• Texas’ first public institution of higher learning.
• One of the largest COSC departments in the U.S.
• Over 600 undergraduate, and 70+ graduate & PhD candidates.
• Top ranked Construction Management program.
• Research and professional track degree plans.
CMAA Student Chapter |
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PEOPLE
Washington DC
‘11
RISING
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGER
CONFERENCE
Theo Rouse, CCM
Student Chapter Advisor
CMAA, South Central Texas Chapter
Vice President
November 5-6
Grand Hyatt
CMAA | South Central Texas Chapter
• Scholarship support
• Funding support for student and faculty membership costs
• Speaker presentations
• Field trips for the student chapter
• Coaching for the construction management competition
• Owners Forum participation
• Mentoring for the CMIT program
Brian D. Hall, P.E., CCM
CMAA, South Central Texas Chapter
President
Horlen, Joe
Texas A&M
Department Head
Lavy, Sarel
Texas A&M
Graduate Program Coordinator
CMAA Student Chapter |
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Washington DC
‘11
RISING
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGER
CONFERENCE
November 5-6
Grand Hyatt
www.cmaa.tamu.edu
CMAA Student Chapter |
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GRADUATE ORIENTATION PROGRAM
Washington DC
‘11
Orientation
Neighborhoods
Activities
Mentor + Mentee Program
RISING
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGER
CONFERENCE
November 5-6
Grand Hyatt
Resources for New Construction Management Students
• Mentor/Mentee program
• Merchants, Emergency Services, Entertainment Directory
• Neighborhood Orientations
• Student Organizations
• Community Activities
Significance
• Promote CMAA community involvement and student body profile.
CMAA Student Chapter |
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CMIT CREDENTIALING CLASS
Washington DC
‘11
CMIT Credentialing Class
• Step by step program to expedite the CMIT
certification process for our construction
science students.
RISING
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGER
CONFERENCE
Significance
• Lectures describing the content and relevance
of CMIT credentialing.
• Courses offered every semester.
• Procedures, costs, and study guides.
November 5-6
Grand Hyatt
Adoption
• Over 50% of our 2012 graduate class has
obtained their CMIT as a result of this program.
CMAA Student Chapter |
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LEED GA CERTIFICATION CLASS
Washington DC
‘11
LEED GA Class
• Step by step program to expedite the LEED GA
certification process for Texas A&M students, faculty,
and industry professionals.
RISING
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGER
CONFERENCE
Significance
• Lectures describing the process of obtaining the LEED
credential, and content of the LEED GA examination.
• Courses are offered every semester.
• Topics covered include costs, study guides, sample
exams, and USGBC best practice principles.
November 5-6
Grand Hyatt
Adoption
• 100% credentialing pass rate.
• GA certification of over 35 students.
• Adopted by the college as a formal class.
CMAA Student Chapter |
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BACK TO SCHOOL GRADUATE STUDENT MIXER
Washington DC
‘11
Graduate Student Mixer
• Organized a “Graduate Student Mixer” for the
College of Architecture.
• Raised $3500 funding from the university.
• Obtained sponsorships and door prizes from
local businesses.
RISING
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGER
CONFERENCE
November 5-6
Grand Hyatt
Significance
• Facilitate socialization between the disciplines
of the College of Architecture.
• Promote community involvement of CMAA in
student body events.
Adoption
• Adopted as a annually sponsored university
event.
CMAA Student Chapter |
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Washington DC
‘11
Resume Templates
LinkedIn Profiles
Business Cards + Networking
RISING
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGER
CONFERENCE
November 5-6
Grand Hyatt
Career Development Program
• Improve the marketability of students graduating from the department of Construction Science.
• Provide basic career development resources including:
• LinkedIn account templates.
• Resume builders.
• Student business cards.
• Networking and job search resources.
• Mock interview sessions.
• Job search counseling.
CMAA Student Chapter |
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MASTERS OF SCIENCE STUDENT SURVEY
Washington DC
‘11
RISING
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGER
CONFERENCE
November 5-6
Grand Hyatt
Student Surveys
• Provide ongoing statistical feedback for administrators regarding program content and student opinion.
• Created and posted on-line student surveys for departmental review.
Significance
• Promotion of the prestige and involvement of CMAA in shaping administrative policies.
• Facilitate an open exchange between students and faculty.
CMAA Student Chapter |
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CONSTRUCTION SITE VISITS
Washington DC
‘11
Site Visits
Organized local and regional construction site
visits.
RISING
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGER
CONFERENCE
Significance
Provide first person introduction to the
construction processes.
November 5-6
Grand Hyatt
CMAA Student Chapter |
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Washington DC
‘11
RISING
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGER
CONFERENCE
November 5-6
Grand Hyatt
CMAA Student Chapter |
12 | 12 Pages