Wednesday September 8th, 2010

CEE Faculty Meeting

Welcome

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Comments on the Agenda

Sorry that we were not able to find an appropriate time prior to the start of the Semester

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Agenda

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11:15 Welcome Back; Palmer 11:20 ABET Documentation; Lardner 11:40 Strategies for Faculty Searches 2010-2011 and 2011-2012; Palmer 11:50 Structures Testing Facility, Overview, Progress, and Plans; Civjan 12:05 Lunch Distributed 12:10 Progress on Contract Issues, MSP Representative 12:20 Course Work only Master’s Program/Transitioning to a Formal Option; Arwade 12:30 Fish Passage and Ecohydrology Program; Ahlfeld 12:45 Commonwealth Honors College, Knodler 12:55 Research Funding Successes; Palmer 1:05 Department Head Goals for the Year; Palmer 1:15 Adjourn

Recent Changes

Departmental Fiscal and HR staff moved to Marston

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ABET Discussion

Tom Lardner

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ABET DEPARTMENT HISTORY: 2007

MARCH , MAY, AUGUST 2010 : PROGRAM WEAKNESS

CRITERION 3 : PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT ( a-k )

AT PRESENT: Each CEE course has a set of COURSE OBJECTIVES

- these relate to ( a- k ) Student self assessment of meeting objectives.

End of semester -SRTI Forms ( SSA) Faculty self assessment of meeting objectives. End of semester-form- ( FSA)

Not good enough for ABET – PROGRAM WEAKNESS

“…it appears that the measures that have been implemented are also opinion based…”

NEED TO DO Develop a method of faculty assessment

whereby course performance indicators –specific pieces of knowledge or skills are listed for the course and the student’s mastery of these course performance indicators are measured by specific home-works and/or exam problems during the semester.

COURSE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

CPI

ACTION NEEDED

FIRST WE MUST REVISE OUR SYLLABI STARTING THIS SEMESTER TO LIST THE CPIs .

SYLLABUS FORMAT ON DEPT SHARED DRIVE SHOULD MAKE IT EASY

EXAMPLE FOLLOWS

EXAMPLE , CEE 240 , STATICS Course Performance Indicators –LIST 8 . State in

form : “I am able to draw a Free-Body – Diagram”. From , say, a particular home-work you will assess how well students did on this CPI by looking at average grade across class.

Need to do for eight CPIs using whatever assessment method is convenient-HWs or Exam questions.

Develop a number on scale of ( 1- 5 ) of how well students did with each CPI . This number is the Faculty Assessment- FA for each CPI.

STUDENT ACTION AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER

Each student as part of SRTI , will be asked to rate ( 1 - 5 ) how well they mastered each CPI, e.g., On a scale of 1 to 5 , how strongly do you agree with the statement that: ” I am able to draw a Free- Body –Diagram”.

This is the Student Self Assessment –SSA- for each CPI.

AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER A TABLE WILL BE CREATED

CPI FA SSA 1 4.3 2.6 2 1.2 5.0 For each CPI-eight CORRECTIVE ACTION IF NECESSARY. A TABLE FOR EACH COURSE.

IN ADDITION

WE MUST LIST IN OUR SYLLABUS ABET PROGRAM OUTCOMES –CRITERION 3 -(a-k ) - THAT ARE ADDRESSED IN THE COURSE.

These are not the CPIs. And,

THERE IS MORE !

EACH CPI IS TO BE MAPPED TO ABET CRITERION 3 – the (a-k) list.

FOR EXAMPLE, CPI #1 (a,d,f ) ,SAY

FINALLY FOR EACH COURSE AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER WE HAVE A

TABLE CPI FA SSA RELATION TO ( a-k ) 1 4.3 2.6 (b, f ) 2 1.2 5.0 (d, g ) for each CPI -eight

This the table we need for each course to have a

method of assessment and to satisfy ABET. Need history before next visit.

THANK YOU IT may not be FUN BUT WE MUST DO IT! Jodi and I are here to help. Instructions are in

the memo and an outline form for a course syllabus is on the dept shared drive.

We need to generate these syllabi soon for this semester so as to have a report ready for ABET at the end of semester.

Strategies for Faculty Searches

Rick Palmer

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Faculty Searches

We have requested and received permission for the following: Two hires in 2010-2011 One hire in 2011-2012

Program Coordinators met with me to discuss approach late spring and in two meetings in the summer

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Faculty Searches

A strong case can be made for hires in every program

We concluded that a broad search this year would be best approach

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Assistant Professor - Sustainable Civil Infrastructure Systems The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks 2 individuals interested in sustainable civil infrastructure systems. Part of a multi-year, thematic cluster hire, these individuals will provide strength in the theory and application of advanced technologies and strategies to assist in the design, management, testing, and rehabilitation of civil infrastructure systems. We seek individuals that can provide innovative solutions to national issues of concern including: lifecycle sustainability; critical civil infrastructure preservation and rehabilitation; climate change; energy systems; personal mobility and safety; water/wastewater/stormwater systems; smart growth; and economic development. Examples of technologies applicable to solving these problems included sensor and telecommunications technologies; innovative simulation and optimization modeling techniques; retrofit and performance-based design; microbial processes; management of nanomaterials; and geotechnology applications. We anticipate the successful candidate will build research collaborations within the department as well as throughout the campus. 23

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a civil engineering discipline (degree by September, 2011) or a closely related field. Candidates should provide the following in their application package: (1) statement of interest, teaching and research qualifications, description of research goals and how candidate’s expertise would successfully integrate with the department’s and university’s strengths; (2) current curriculum vita; (3) one original research article or equivalent; (4) full contact information for at least four references; and (5) a brief abstract for a potential research seminar. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2010, and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Applications are strongly preferred via email in single PDF file: ceeinfrastructures@ecs.umass.edu. Papers applications can be sent to CEE 2010 Search, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Massachusetts, 222 Marston Hall, Amherst, MA 01003-9293.

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University of Texas Austin Job Description: The University of Texas at Austin Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Environmental and Water Resources. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in environmental and water resource engineering, develop a sponsored research program, supervise graduate students, collaborate with other faculty, and be involved in service to the university and the profession. The department seeks a person with expertise in measurement and sensing technologies or other areas that aid modeling and managing large, complex water systems in a sustainable manner. Applicants working in other environmental and water resources areas will also be considered.

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University of Illinois The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for two full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty members; all ranks will be considered. The Department seeks to expand its expertise in emerging areas that are increasingly multi-disciplinary to address critical global needs. Desired areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: i) biotechnology and its nexus with energy and the environment; ii) smart and sustainable civil infrastructure; and iii) complex interdependent engineering systems. The individuals are expected to develop internationally recognized research programs and to contribute fully as scholars through teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses and through service to the profession. Successful applicants are expected to develop relevant interactions with faculty from several areas in CEE, as well as other College of Engineering disciplines. Opportunities exist to participate in related campus-wide communities, such as the Institute

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Faculty Searches

We expect a requisition number later this week or next

Search committee – Search Chairman Don DeGroot Members – Song Gao, John Tobiason, Scott Civjan, Erin Baker

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Structures Testing Facility

Comment by Palmer Scott Civjan

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Comment

Resources from the Vice Chancellor of Research and Engagement

Robert Brack’s funding was only for continued support of structures group

Real investments have been made over time in other areas

Expect significant returns on investment

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• PROPOSED FACILITY – 30X60 Feet, Tie Down System – 4 Foot Strong Floor on Grade – 30 Ton Bridge Crane System

• Status – Site Approved – Preliminary Designs Completed – Preliminary Estimates – Initial Fundraising

– Additional tasks pending fundraising

• PROPOSED FACILITY - SITE

Site photo

To Tilson Farm Power Plant and Recycling Center

Test Facility Site

East Pleasant Street

Eastman Lane To UMass

North

• Estimate Summary (Faithful and Gould Numbers): – Concrete -

• Materials $105/yd3

• Place and Finish $50/yd3

• Additional work $1.45-2.50/ft2

• Formwork $10/ft2

• Reinforcement - $1.05/pound

– Site Work and Utilities - $110,000 – Crane $125,000 – Markup/Contingencies/Fees – 37.25%

• Estimate Summary (Rev 2): – Concrete - $117,000 – Roof - $30,000 – Tie Downs - $54,000

– TOTAL: $598,000 Before “savings”

• TOTAL REQUIRED

$600,000 – Price Controls – In kind donations (Utilities/Paving, Reinforcing Steel, Concrete, Roof)

– Cash

• General conditions markups • Design Contingency • Pricing Contingency

– 17.5% ($70K-$105K)

• Facilities Planning Management Fee – 15% ($60K-$90K)

• In Kind Donations: – Reinforcing Bars (Bob Brack - $37,000+) – Concrete – Paving – Steel Plate/Fabrication/design – Construction Contracts (Site/Concrete) – Design Drawings

• Current funding to date: – UMass funding $38,000 – Structures Group (RTF and Donation) $7,000 – CEE Department $15,000 – Robert Brack $50,000* – Mike Malone/Research $150,000* – Ernie Selig $50,000 ======================================= – Total to date $310,000*

*Gift is a matching fund and is dependent on additional fund raising ($150,000 remaining)

• CIVJAN/BRENA Previous Research

Reaction Frame 200 Kip Actuator

Spherical Bearing

200-Kip Load Cell

30’ - 4”

Spreader Beams

24”

39”

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Course Work Only Master’s Program - Transitioning to a Formal Option

Sanjay Arwade

BS/MS Coursework Option

Cohort 1 • Fall 2009

– 7 enroll in coursework option • 4 STR, 3 GEO

• Spring 2010 – 9 graduate with coursework MS

• 3 GEO, 6 STR (includes 3 who switched from unfunded thesis MS to coursework option)

– 1 is still taking courses

BS/MS Coursework Option

Cohort 2 • Spring 2009

– 28 letters sent to top 1/3 of the junior class – 12 letters returned with faculty signatures

• Fall 2010 – 16 students enrolled in the coursework option

• 6 EWRE, 4 GEO, 6 STR

– 4/16 were part of the spring 2009 invitations • 2/12 who returned letters are funded in TRA

BS/MS Coursework Option

Cohort 3 • Spring 2010

– 34 letters to top 1/3 of junior class – 18 letters returned with faculty signatures

BS/MS Coursework Option

Comments • 5 courses per semester is a heavy load, leading

several students to seek a 3 semester timeline • Tracking course schedule conflicts among groups

becoming important to allow 5 courses per semester

• Anecdotal evidence regarding student quality in graduate classes?

• Possibility of marketing coursework option outside UMass

BS/MS Coursework Option

Formalizing the program • University term is “accelerated master’s option” • Formal application/admission during junior year • Transfer of 9 credits • Possible to waive GRE requirement • 12 programs approved, 3 under review, 4 under

development – Approved: ECE, Math, Molecular and Cell Bio … – Review: Public Health, Sustainable Systems – Development: Economics, Materials Science

Fish Passage and Ecohydrology Program

• David Ahlfeld

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Commonwealth Honors College

• Mike Knodler

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Research Funding Success, Undergraduate/Graduate Growth

• Rick Palmer

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Research Activity

Proposed Funded Expenditures

2006-2007 $6,724,920 $4,308,162 $5,844,541

2007-2008 $3,949,582 $5,760,997 $5,150,850

2008-2009 $14,749,933 $9,009,944 $5,311,643

2009-2010 $9,262,9264 $4,605,272 $5,909,932

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Degrees Awarded

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Academic Years 2000-01 through 2009-10

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2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

UndergraduateBaccalaureate 52 51 45 31 39 46 40 51 56 73

GraduateMaster's 19 26 22 20 23 21 23 21 13 26Doctoral 4 3 1 3 3 3 4 3 1 6Total 23 29 23 23 26 24 27 24 14 32

Total Degrees 75 80 68 54 65 70 67 75 70 105

Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment Headcount Student Majors

Civil and Environmental Engineering Fall 2000 through 2010

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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010State Supported

UndergraduatePrimary Majors 141 115 93 101 98 125 138 159 195 230 254 Secondary Majors 1 1 1

Undergraduate Total 141 116 93 101 98 125 139 160 195 230 254

GraduateMaster's 59 55 51 53 53 40 43 41 44 57 80 Doctoral 14 20 22 22 26 21 18 19 20 25 26

Graduate Total 73 75 73 75 79 61 61 60 64 82 106

State Supported Total (Unduplica 214 190 166 176 177 186 199 219 259 312 360

CPE Total (Unduplicated) - - - - - - - - - - -

Total 214 190 166 176 177 186 199 219 259 312 360 Undergraduate 141 115 93 101 98 125 138 159 195 230 254 Graduate 73 75 73 75 79 61 61 60 64 82 106

Goals for the Year

Rick Palmer

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Goals

Important Administrative Tasks Promotion and Tenure Decisions for two

Faculty Mini-tenure Reviews for two Faculty

Search for Two New Faculty Outdoor Testing Facility Fund Raising Working with Advisory Council Identifying Potential Donors

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Goals

Continued Emphasize on Departmental Goals Increased sponsored research Publications in well-respected peer reviewed

journals Increased Ph.D. production Collegiality Appropriate support of Research Faculty

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