{"id":6453,"date":"2022-08-04T15:57:30","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T20:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/news\/?p=6453"},"modified":"2022-08-04T15:57:31","modified_gmt":"2022-08-04T20:57:31","slug":"acce-accreditation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/news\/2022\/acce-accreditation\/","title":{"rendered":"Dunwoody Receives Accreditation from ACCE for Construction Project Management Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

College becomes first in Minnesota with Accreditation<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0Dunwoody College of Technology<\/a>, a private, non-profit institution and pioneer in technical education, has received American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) accreditation for its Construction Project Management Associate of Applied Science Degree program. The accreditation highlights the program\u2019s strong, comprehensive curriculum, along with a network of supportive industry partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are now one of just 16 programs in the United States with accreditation for our associate degree,\u201d said Scott Stallman, Ph.D., Provost at Dunwoody. \u201cWe always knew that we had a high quality program and this accreditation gives us the stamp of approval to show to both students, and future employers of those students, that Dunwoody is nationally distinguished.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The accreditation process is vigorous, and required a long, ongoing effort from the College. The process involves an application from Dunwoody, followed by a candidacy period, in which the leadership team is required to submit a self-study report. After the report, a team of construction education leaders from around the country visited the College to verify the accuracy of the report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The College passed this process with program strengths recognized by the visiting committee. Among these strengths, the committee acknowledged the flexibility of the program and key partnerships in the Minneapolis-area construction industry, which provide career opportunities and financial support for students. The committee also recognized Dunwoody\u2019s administration and their strategic initiatives to reach underserved and nontraditional students with scholarship and mentoring programs. Of the administration, Heather Gay, the Construction Project Management Program Director, was recognized for her effective leadership and strong support for students and faculty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis accreditation is so important, not only to our college, but especially for our students,\u201d said Heather Gay, Director of Construction Management, Surveying, Civil Engineering, and Business Management at Dunwoody. \u201cWe are teaching the future leaders of the construction industry and this accreditation adds an extra layer of validation to their hard work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

American Council for Construction Education<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The mission of ACCE is to be a leading global advocate of quality construction education; and to promote, support, and accredit quality construction education programs. Accreditation benefits include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n