Civil and Construction Engineering
六合之家
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5316 USA
(269) 276-3210
Accreditation
The Civil Engineering (BS in Engineering) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, , under the General Criteria and the Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Criteria.
The Construction Engineering (BS in Engineering) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, , under the General Criteria and the Construction and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Criteria.
The following accreditation-related information is available:
- Program educational objectives
- Student outcomes
- Program enrollment and degree data
- Advisory boards
Program educational objectives
The educational objectives of the civil engineering program at 六合之家 are to have graduates:
- Apply engineering fundamentals, problem solving and critical thinking skills to contribute to their profession.
- Demonstrate professional leadership.
- Practice ethical behavior.
- Continue their education through life-long learning opportunities, graduate studies and self-study.
- Continue to advance their career through the pursuit of licensure and/or other appropriate credentials.
Student outcomes
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Program enrollment and degree data
Academic Year | Total Undergraduate Enrollment | Bachelor鈥檚 Degrees Awarded |
2023-24 | 126 | |
2022-23 | 120 | 33 |
2021-22 | 139 | 23 |
2020-21 | 176 | 44 |
2019-20 | 187 | 28 |
2018-19 | 184 | 26 |
2017-18 | 172 | 26 |
2016-17 | 168 | 30 |
2015-16 | 169 | 37 |
2014-15 | 175 | 28 |
2013-14 | 181 | 25 |
2012-13 | 212 | 31 |
2011-12 | 33 |
Program educational objectives
- Apply engineering fundamentals, problem solving and critical thinking skills to contribute to their profession.
- Demonstrate professional leadership.
- Practice ethical behavior.
- Continue their education through life-long learning opportunities, graduate studies and self-study.
- Continue to advance their career through the pursuit of licensure and/or other appropriate credentials.
Student outcomes
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Program enrollment and degree data
Academic Year | Total Undergraduate Enrollment | Bachelor鈥檚 Degrees Awarded |
2023-24 | 19 | |
2022-23 | 16 | 0 |
2021-22 | 17 | 5 |
2020-21 | 21 | 5 |
2019-20 | 18 | 5 |
2018-19 | 24 | 2 |
2017-18 | 22 | 3 |
2016-17 | 19 | 2 |
2015-16 | 20 | 5 |
2014-15 | 25 | 3 |
2013-14 | 23 | 7 |
2012-13 | 34 | 6 |
2011-12 | 7 |
Rex Bell, Co-Chair
Chairman and CEO
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Janine Cooper, P.E.
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Charles (Chas) Hammond, B.S.'05, M.S.'09, P.E.
Director of Pre-Construction
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Anna Horner, P.E., B.S.'14
Public Works Director
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Joanna Johnson, B.B.A.'92
Managing Director
Road Commission of Kalamazoo County
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Tim Mitchell, Secretary
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Paul Pagano, B.S.'10
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John S Polasek - retired
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Craig L. Shumaker, P.E.
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Will Thompson, P.E.
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