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- CIM Program Announces Results of Market Study
As part of the CIM 2008-2010 plan, a market study was conducted with the primary objective of estimating the annual demand for program graduates both regionally and by industry segment. The survey was 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.
Click here to learn more and view results.
CIM 2009 Auction Update
Support the 2009 CIM Auction - Donate Today!
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 pm at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The proceeds from the auction will benefit the CIM National Steering Committee in its support of the CIM Programs at Middle Tennessee State University, Arizona State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, California State University - Chico and Texas State University - San Marcos.
Any item that your company can donate to the auction is greatly appreciated, from concrete and construction products to travel and sports packages, sports memorabilia and electronics! Click here to download a donation form.
To speak directly to a CIM Auction representative about donating, please contact Wally Johnson, 713-499-6229, wjohnson@us-concrete.com
- Chairman's Letter to the Board
Following the National Steering Committee (NSC) Board of Directors Meeting held at California State University - Chico in early October, Eugene Martineau, Chairman of the CIM NSC, released a follow-up letter. The letter, sent to members of the CIM NSC Board of Directors, summarized the meeting and recapped many exciting activities that are being conducted by CIM's various committees, including Marketing, the Auction, Education, Finance and Long Range Planning. To view the full letter, click here.
CIM Students Out in Force at NRMCA's ConcreteWorks
Twenty-four CIM students participated in NRMCA’s ConcreteWorks event, held October 19-21 in Nashville, TN. The location provided an excellent opportunity to involve many of the students from the nearby Middle Tennessee State University program, and a smaller group of students from the program at California State University, Chico were in attendance as well. The students filled many roles during the conference, acting as judges during the National Mixer Driver Championship, meeting room monitors during the education sessions, assisting with conference registration and with the RMC Research & Education Foundation Golf Tournament and representing the CIM program in a booth in the Expo Hall. Industry representatives took advantage of the many opportunities to meet the students and also conducted formal interviews for summer internships and full-time positions while at the event.
- Spotlight on CIM Graduate: Ian Lane
Understanding the importance of supporting educational programs that benefit the industry, Woodland Construction has hired a student from the Concrete Industry Management program. Ian Lane had previously worked at the firm as an intern and joined the firm full-time after his graduation from the program. We asked Ian a few questions about his experiences with the CIM Program and his current position at Woodland. Click here to see what Ian had to say.
CIM Advertises in ASCA Magazine
In an effort to target high school counselors, CIM has started 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. The ad features a quote from a CIM graduate talking about the benefits of the CIM program. Keep an eye out for CIM's ad in an upcoming issue!
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.