Students are the heart of our program. Their stories are shared on our website and exemplify the strengths of our students when they join the program, the importance of soft skills they gain, and the applied knowledge they acquire by the time they graduate.
Enrollment
In Academic Year 2023–24, there were a total of 701 class registrations over the three academic semesters (fall 2023, spring 2024, summer 2024). 268 registrations (38%) were from other colleges within the University: 21% were from the College of Design, 6% from the College of Science and Engineering, 6% from the College of Liberal Arts, and 5% from other colleges (source: UM Analytics).
During AY 2023−24, a total of 144 students were enrolled in one or more credentials of the program, 84 in the major, 47 in the minor, and 14 in the certificate. 53 new students were admitted to one of these credentials.
Graduation Statistics
Since the program’s inception in AY 1997−98, there have been 581 Bachelor of Applied Science major graduates, 256 minor, and 135 certificate graduates. Another 36 students have completed the Inter-College Program with a track in Construction Management. The current average GPA is 3.6 in the major, 3.6 in the minor, and 3.7 in the certificate; the average times taken to complete the program are 2.3, 1.9, and 3.8 years, respectively.
| Graduates | 2019−20 | 2020−21 | 2021−22 | 2022–23 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMGT Major | 24 | 21 | 29 | 27 | 25 |
| Average GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.6 |
| Average years to complete | 2.1 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.3 |
| CMGT Minor | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 9 |
| Average GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.6 |
| Average years to complete | 2.0 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| CMGT Certificate | 5 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| Average GPA | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Average years to complete | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 3.8 |
Source: CCAPS Tableau Reports – Undergraduate Programs Graduate Data
Student Outreach
Information Sessions and Outreach
For AY 2023-2024:
- Transfer College Fair/Information Session with community colleges
- Anoka-Ramsey Community College
- Century College
- Inver Hills Community College
- Minneapolis Community and Technical College
- Normandale Community College
- North Hennepin Community College
- Rochester Community and Technical College
- Saint Paul College
- Nine Virtual Transfer Visit Days held in collaboration with the Office of Admissions
- Admitted Student Visit Days
- Major/Minor Expo for current University of Minnesota students 2/25/24
- Community College Counselors Breakfast
- Transfer Recruitment Week January 16-26, 2024
- Coordinated by Office of Admissions
- Visit Day, Application Workshops, Major Presentations
- One-on-one student advising appointments
- Zoom advising appointments
- CCAPS Drop-in Advising sessions (individual sessions)
- Seven email newsletters with different Construction Management information and highlights sent to potential students that have opted into receiving information on the program
- Follow-up emails from the Construction Management enrollment advisor to prospective students that have inquired about the program
- Marketing campaigns that include digital, print, and social media
Advising Summary and Statistics
Advising is a critical factor in student success, and the Student Experience in the Research University (SERU) survey results demonstrate very high satisfaction with the Construction Management advising. Construction Management advising is identified as a key strength in the program accreditation reports.
The program benefits from two advisors, Willie Wong, Academic Advisor for Construction Management, supported by Scott Coenen, Director of Undergraduate Academic Advising, who has 20 years of advising experience and institutional knowledge.
Each year the advising staff complete approximately 200 individual appointments, many on Zoom, in addition to email inquiries. The advising staff is responsible for guiding all degree and certificate students and assisting minor students as required. In addition, advisors regularly communicate with colleagues in other programs and colleges to make them aware of our program as part of recruitment efforts.
Program Website
Outreach to prospective students is also provided via the program website. A website for current students supports student academic needs, including finding information, accessing forms and documents, contact information, and news and student activities.
Student Experience in the Research University Survey
The SERU survey is a comprehensive national evaluation offered in alternate years to all degree-seeking University of Minnesota undergraduate students. The University of Minnesota has participated since 2009. The most recent survey for which we have results is from 2022. The items provide an extensive snapshot of the student experience, tapping into diverse domains of interest to a variety of campus stakeholders. Results of the SERU survey are used to assess many elements of the Construction Management program. See Appendix A, the Quality Improvement Plan, for a summary of the SERU survey results.
SERU Survey Results 2022
Construction and Facility Management Student Association (CFMSA)
CFMSA’s primary goals are to provide students studying Construction or Facility Management access to networking opportunities within their prospective industries, to strengthen bonds among students in the major, and to connect students to local professional organizations in their desired fields. CFMSA officers for 2023–24 were:
- Marin Boucher – President
- Myles Schwerzler – Vice President
- Chloe Kuechle – Human Resources Director
- Tanan Assefa – Marketing and Media Director
- Reilly Johnson – Treasurer
CFMSA events held during 2023−24:
Civil Engineering Courtyard Social Fall Social
- The CFMSA kicked off the school year with an exciting Social.
- Our group had a great conversation about our summer internships, career plans, and upcoming CFMSA events.
- The turnout was strong, with approximately 20 students in attendance.
Union Stadium Village Project JE Dunn Site Tour and Social at Buffalo Wild Wings
- Our group toured a multifamily project with 605 units and will sleep over 1,000 people at full occupancy. After the tour, we had a social event at a nearby Buffalo Wild Wings, where we discussed relevant topics, past events, and summer internship plans over appetizers.
- We saw innovative construction techniques being used to meet the needs of clients' tight timelines.
- A CFMSA Member led the tour alongside a JE Dunn Project Engineer.
- Turnout was also good, with approximately seven students present.
First Graduating Class Round Table
- This event was presented by the alumni association.
- Students got to hear career advice from some of the first graduates of the construction management program.
- Turnout could have been better, with only three students in attendance.
Intercollegiate Construction Management Quiz Bowl
- Four CFMSA members battled and obtained a 3-1 win in the 2023 Best-of-five game series against the Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons.
Built Environment Career Fair Fall 2023
- The CFMSA spread the details of the career fair and encouraged attendance for networking and job-pursuit opportunities.
- Multiple group members attended and secured their future employment via the fair.
Stub and Herbs End-of-Semester Social
- There was a great turnout, and the event was a strong success. The group had fun and connected to discuss internships, future jobs, UMN courses, and the future of the CFMSA.
- The turnout was great, with approximately 12 students in attendance.
Fourth and Park Site Tour – Ryan Companies
- A free guided tour by CFMSA, the project engineer on the project, included an overview of a 25-story, 265 000-SF apartment building that boasted 350 apartments, 100 parking stalls, a sixth-floor green roof, and a rooftop pool deck and community room. Ryan Companies was the developer and builder, and their in-house design studio, Ryan A+E, Inc., is the architect of record.
- The turnout was okay, with five students in attendance.
Joint Social with UMN CCAPS Construction Alumni Association
- This event with UMN CCAPS Construction Alumni Association was a success with 20 students and alumni in attendance. Seven students in attendance.
Joint Social with UMN AIAS and NOBS
- A joint social with UMN American Institute of Architecture Students and the North Star Building club was held at Insight Brewing. The event provided an excellent platform for students from various fields to network with one another and also engage with industry experts representing diverse disciplines.
- The turnout was excellent, with roughly 30 in attendance, half students and half professionals.
End of Semester Social and CFMSA Leadership Handoff
- There was a great turnout, and the event was a strong success. The group had fun and connected to discuss internships, future jobs, UMN courses, and the future of the CFMSA.
- The turnout was great, with approximately 12 students in attendance.
- Leadership was passed off to Myles Schwerzler.
CFMSA hosts a website for the student association. One of the key features of the site is the calendar, which shows upcoming CFMSA events as well as conferences, workshops, and activities hosted by professional associations in the area.