Career Fair – Times Two

In February, 54 construction organizations attended the second annual Construction Management Career Fair. The event attracted well over 300 CM students and alumni seeking full-time, internship, and summer employment. The industry response was so overwhelming that the department is now sponsoring a Career Fair each semester, says Jeni Moore, Coordinator of the Phelps Internship Placement Office.

The next fair, Sept. 20, will be held at the more spacious Hilton Fort Collins, one block south of campus. The spring Career Fair will take place next February.

“Scheduled before on-campus senior and internship interviews, the Career Fair is a great way for companies to get a head start on hiring from more than 800 students enrolled in the CM program,” says Moore. In December, 100 students will graduate and another 45 will be seeking six-month internships. In the spring semester, another 100 will graduate with over 200 seeking internships and work-experience.

The Career Fair attracts companies nationwide, from homebuilders, specialty subcontractors and integrated real estate services to disaster reconstruction and restoration services, defense electronics, heavy and highway construction, and the country’s largest general contractors. “We have companies coming from California to Florida, in every size and shape,” says Moore. “This diversity is the real strength of the Career Fair.”

The Career Fair welcomes all CM students and alumni. For more information, visit www.cahs.colostate.edu/cm/career_fair.stm. You may also contact Moore at (970) 491-4610 or via e-mail at moore@cahs.colostate.edu.

Applause!

The department is proud to acknowledge the following faculty and staff who received recognition in 2004-05:

Becky Bell, Graduate Student Liaison and Department Secretary Named a Colorado State University “Everyday Hero” for her tremendous compassion and drive and for going beyond the call of duty to serve students and respond to requests from faculty.

Larry Grosse, Department Head Received the 2005 Associated Schools of Construction Outstanding Educator Award.

David Gunderson, Assistant Professor Received the 2005 Associated Schools of Construction National Teaching Award.

Stephen Jaouen, Assistant Professor Received the Waterpik Excellence in Education Award for his outstanding effort in helping to shape the future of education. Also received CSU Greek Life Recognition of High Educative Standards Award for promoting and maintaining an environment conducive to learning.

Sue Wagner-Renner, Financial Officer Named a Colorado State University “Everyday Hero” for her extraordinary dedication and work ethic, her tireless efforts, and her enthusiasm and love for her job.

 

The Growth of Construction Education at Colorado State

Undergraduate Enrollment, 1996-2005			Graduate Student Enrollment, 1996-2005
Academic Year	# of Students Enrolled		Academic Year	Fall Enrollment	Spring Enrollment
2005-2006	800		2005-2006	78	TBD
2004-2005	684		2004-2005	66	60
2003-2004	627		2003-2004	58	62
2002-2003	558		2002-2003	47	45
2001-2002	513		2001-2002	42	46
2000-2001	446		2000-2001	38	43
1999-2000	412		1999-2000	39	36
1998-1999	374		1998-1999	25	28
1997-1998	378		1997-1998	26	22
1996-1997	360		1996-1997	17	16
* projected for Fall 2006
Peer Programs
Institution			Fall 2005 Undergraduate Enrollment
Colorado State			800
Texas A&M			610
Purdue			536
Auburn			480
Arizona State			378
Virginia Tech			200

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