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The Charles W. Durham School <strong>of</strong> Architectural Engineering and Construction will enhance<br />

the <strong>University</strong>’s ability to satisfy the goals <strong>of</strong> the statewide plan by:<br />

• improving the programs already <strong>of</strong>fered,<br />

• enabling the development <strong>of</strong> the new M.S. program in construction, and<br />

• helping to attract more students, particularly from outside <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nebraska</strong>.<br />

The M.S. program in construction will meet the needs <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nebraska</strong> through research and<br />

technology transfer activities. The construction engineering and construction management faculty<br />

are active in research. Research initiatives are currently underway in the area <strong>of</strong> radio frequency<br />

identification, automation and robotics, bridge maintenance and repair, and project management.<br />

Much <strong>of</strong> this research is conducted for <strong>Nebraska</strong> state entities, public utilities, and private sector<br />

companies, so the technology transfer within the state is immediate.<br />

New faculty would possess doctoral degrees in Architecture, Engineering, Construction<br />

Engineering, Construction Science, Construction Management, or related fields from top-ranked<br />

institutions and show a strong potential for research and publication in addition to teaching<br />

excellence. Senior faculty must have demonstrated achievements in research, including a national<br />

reputation as leaders in their fields. Faculty with interdisciplinary backgrounds and proven success<br />

in interdisciplinary collaborations will be sought. A record <strong>of</strong> participation in funded research<br />

efforts will be highly desirable. Pr<strong>of</strong>essional certification in the appropriate construction related<br />

fields will also be desirable.<br />

REFERENCES<br />

Bilbo, D. L., Fetters, T., Burt, R. A., and Avant, J., “A Study <strong>of</strong> the Supply and Demand for<br />

Construction Education Graduates,” Journal <strong>of</strong> Construction Education, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 78-89,<br />

2000.<br />

Emmons, P. H., Vaysburg, A. M., and Thomas, J., “Strengthening Concrete Structures, Part I,<br />

Current Practice,” Concrete International, ACI, Vol. 20, No. 3, pp. 53-58, 1998.<br />

USDL, Occupational Outlook Handbook, , visited October<br />

12, 2005, US Department <strong>of</strong> Labor, Bureau <strong>of</strong> Labor Statistics, February 27, 2004.<br />

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