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- Texas State University Added Into the CIM Program
We are happy to announce the addition of the CIM program to the curriculum of Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas beginning in Spring 2009. Texas State University - San Marcos will become the fifth university to offer the CIM program, in addition to Middle Tennessee State University, Arizona State University, the New Jersey Institute of Technology and California State University - Chico. Click here to read more.
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- Market Survey
As part of the CIM 2008-2010 plan, CIM is conducting a market study with the primary objective of estimating the annual demand for program graduates both regionally and by industry segment. The survey is intended to determine the number of graduates that the total target market can absorb per year, evaluate the number of CIM programs the National Steering Committee should support and optional location for each, as well as serve as a feedback mechanism from all contributing associations as to their segments’ specific needs for graduates. The survey is expected to be complete by October. More information to come in future issues.
CIM Auction Date Set for World of Concrete
The date for the fourth annual CIM auction, to be held at the 2009 World of Concrete, is scheduled for Thursday, February 5, at 1 p.m. Organizers hope the 2009 Auction is even bigger than the 2008 Auction, which raised approximately $540,000. To learn more about the auction, click here.
Those interested in making a donation should contact Wally Johnson at 713.499.6229 or wjohnson@us-concrete.com
- National Steering Committee to Meet at Chico State
The CIM National Steering Committee Board of Directors is scheduled to meet in conjunction with the Chico State CIM Fall 2008 Board Meeting and Founder’s Dinner, Oct. 1-2 at California State University - Chico. For more details on both meetings, click here
CIM Exhibits at ASCA 2008 Annual Conference
CIM recently exhibited at the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) 2008 Annual Conference, held June 28–July 1 in Atlanta, Ga. This year’s conference theme was “Setting New Standards,” and the event brought together approximately 2,000 professional school counselors, educators and supervisors. CIM was on-hand to meet with attendees and educate them on the CIM program as a potential degree path for their students.
In an additional effort to target high school counselors, CIM will be running a six-time advertisement in ASCA’s School Counselor Magazine. This bi-monthly publication focuses on a different school-counseling-related theme each issue and reaches more than 25,000 readers.
- Coverage of CIM trip to Normandy
The trip five students from the CIM program at California State University - Chico took to Pointe du Hoc in Normandy, France over spring break to assist with the evaluation of concrete bunkers continues to make news. Read more here.
Join the CIM Group on LinkedIn!
Concrete Industry Management (CIM) is now a member group of LinkedIn! The CIM Group on LinkedIn is a networking group for alumni, patrons, faculty, supporters, advisors and students connected with the CIM Program.
Click here to join the CIM Group on LinkedIn today!
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About CIM
The objective of the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) Program is to produce graduates grounded in the basics of concrete’s production techniques and its use in a multitude of construction applications. In addition to their CIM major, graduates acquire a minor in business administration which includes the study of personnel management, systems integration, marketing, sales and promotion as they relate to concrete products and services. The CIM core curriculum includes typical college level general study requirements, general business, and concrete related introductory course work that include manufacturing and construction techniques. Advanced level courses and internships broaden the students’ understanding of the workings of the concrete industry. A CIM degree is designed to provide the graduate with a broad array of initial opportunities within the industry that include sales, operations, technical services, project, production and concrete construction management. The program’s goal is to provide the industry with ideal candidates to develop into future managers and leaders.
CIM is a joint initiative of a growing number of universities supported by networks of local, state and regional concrete industry producers, suppliers and contractors organized as 501c(3) entities and titled CIM Patron Groups. These patron groups pledge their time, talent and treasure to support the development of each universities’ CIM program. Currently, there are five universities designated as schools with CIM programs, including the flagship program at Middle Tennessee State University as well as programs at New Jersey Institute of Technology, Arizona State University, Texas State University and California State University - Chico. A National Steering Committee (NSC) works in collaboration with the patron groups to provide funding for each university and oversight and direction for the overall CIM program. Organizations that support and participate at the NSC level include the American Concrete Pipe Association, American Society of Concrete Contractors’ Education Foundation, National Concrete Masonry Association’s Foundation, National Precast Concrete Association, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Portland Cement Association, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute’s Foundation and the RMC Research & Education Foundation.
To learn more about the program, visit www.concretedegree.com.