I share that thought with my students and I encourage them to think that way as well. This is a career-building message and there are many reasons why construction professionals should approach our careers this way. Along with that mantra, Students are encouraged to begin thinking of themselves as ‘Construction Professionals’. That phrase assists all to see the bigger picture in building a career over simply having a job.
Construction is a great industry filled with honest and hard-working people doing amazing things. Problem-solving is at a very high level. Building things, even on the office side, is challenging and very rewarding. The results of our work in the industry are readily seen. A project rises up before you until it is completed and ready for use. Our program and teaching should reflect these qualities as well.
To support my appreciation for the Construction Industry, the Construction Management Program at Edmonds College, and our students, I humbly submit this application for tenure package. The industry and the training I received as a graduate of the EDCC Construction Management has truly changed my life. I wish to continue that tradition by supporting fully the college and the Construction Management department as a tenured instructor.