The Construction Education Foundation Chair
The Construction Education Foundation (CEF) was formed in the early 1970s to provide advice and a funding vehicle to supplement University support for OSU's Construction Engineering Management program. After a successful history of supporting scholarships, job-placement assistance programs, professional associations, and technology and equipment, the board of directors turned its attention to creating an endowed professorship.
Aiming for a $1.5 million goal, which was achieved in 1998, the endowment campaign was launched with gifts from the following industry leaders: John Compton, J.C. Compton Contractor; Andy and Sandy Andersen, Andersen Construction, Inc.; Martin and Judy Kelley, retired, Kiewit Co.; Edward and Dollie Lynch, retired, Kiewit Co.; Dale and Donna Pence, general contractor; and Donald and Grace Hall.
The Construction Education Foundation Chair brings industry experience to the Construction Engineering Management program.
Holders of the CEF Chair provide in-depth teaching and leadership in such important areas as team building, technical and non-technical linking, dispute avoidance and resolution, construction finance, ethical issues, safety, and advanced techniques of company and project management.
