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From page 75... ... Reference Materials S E C T I O N I V This section provides reference materials and resources to use in enhancing curricula. 76 Internship Checklists 76 Rotational Internship 77 Project-Based Internship 77 Sample Syllabi 77 Intro to Aviation 78 Airports 101 78 Airport Capstone 79 Airport Co-Op/Internship 79 Airport Policy and Administration 80 Airport Master Planning 81 Airports and the Environment 81 Airport Design Practicum 82 Professional Development and Communications 82 Fundamentals of Data Analytics 83 Fundamentals of Engineering Technology 83 Fundamentals of Public Policy 84 Fundamentals of Business 84 Resources for Course Content 84 Airport Management 85 Airport Environmental Planning 86 Airport Finance 87 Airport Global Networks 87 Airport Design 88 Airport Advanced Computer Applications 88 Airport Administration 90 Airport Planning 91 Other External Resources (Annotated Bibliography) Read the entire page →
From page 76... ... 76 Enhancing Academic Programs to Prepare Future Airport Industry Professionals Internship Checklists ROTATIONAL INTERNSHIP CHECKLIST TEMPLATE (examples in italics) Identify Partnering Organizations • Academic Organization: XYZ College • Industry Organization: KABC Airport Determine Points of Contact • University Faculty Member • University Academic Advisor • Industry Technical Lead(s) Read the entire page →
From page 77... ... Reference Materials 77 Sample Syllabi COURSE SYLLABUS Intro to Aviation Course Objective: Introduction to the aviation industry, including its elements, components, and structures. Topics include introductions to the national airspace system; aircraft; airlines; cargo operators; corporate and general aviation; airspace and air traffic control; and government oversight of aviation. Read the entire page →
From page 78... ... 78 Enhancing Academic Programs to Prepare Future Airport Industry Professionals • Aviation industry structure, including the role of air carriers, general aviation, and corporate aviation • Organization and operation of the national airspace system and air traffic control • Basic aircraft systems, instruments, and components of a conventional airplane • Basic principles of flight • Basic weather principles and their impact on aviation operations • Role of airports in the aviation system • Careers in aviation and the sources of information on those careers COURSE SYLLABUS Airports 101 Course Objective: Airports 101 is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of the airport industry, including essential elements of airport administration, operations, finance, and development. For the student interested in airport management as a career field, this course will serve as a foundation to prepare for further study, an internship, and entrylevel position at an airport or related business. Read the entire page →
From page 79... ... Reference Materials 79 Working with a faculty capstone coordinator, students are organized into teams to define and address various research- and issue-related topics. Over the course of a semester, student teams plan their approach and assign responsibilities. Read the entire page →
From page 80... ... 80 Enhancing Academic Programs to Prepare Future Airport Industry Professionals emphasis include public relations management; safety and security issues; employee organizational structures; economic impacts of airport operations; airport performance measurement standards; and current trends and issues of direct concern to airport administrators. This course is designed as an advanced survey of airport policies and administrative strategies for those students who have achieved a basic understanding of airport operations from relevant coursework or previous work experience. Read the entire page →
From page 81... ... Reference Materials 81 • Various factors affecting the airport's capacity to accommodate aircraft demand and manage delays when demand exceeds capacity • Relationship between the requirements of the airside and landside facilities of the airport • National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) process and methodologies for evaluating the impact of proposed projects on the environment • Function and characteristics of the airport's airspace (FAR Part 77 and TERPS) Read the entire page →
From page 82... ... 82 Enhancing Academic Programs to Prepare Future Airport Industry Professionals The ACRP University Design Competition focuses on four broad areas that involve issues relevant to airports and include: • Airport Operation and Maintenance • Runway Safety/Runway Incursions/Runway Excursions • Airport Environmental Interactions • Airport Management and Planning The practicum can also serve as a culminating experience that meets the accreditation requirements of the institution and the program. Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate the following: • Conduct a thorough and relevant review of literature to identify gaps and opportunities for developing innovation and creative solutions • Develop and conduct technical analyses using accepted methodologies • Understand aviation regulatory policies and practices • Understand the practical application of the FAA's SMS • Effective interactions with industry professionals • Develop a business case for proposals that include benefit-cost considerations • Provide meaningful contributions as a member of a team in a professional manner • Prepare and submit a professional quality proposal that is responsive to instructions COURSE SYLLABUS Professional Development and Communications Course Objective: This course focuses on developing professional skills needed for success in the airport industry, to include the development of oral, written, and presentation communications skills, project planning, time management, and an understanding of professional culture. Read the entire page →
From page 83... ... Reference Materials 83 visualization tools, programming packages) to airport data to seek business and operational insights. Read the entire page →
From page 84... ... 84 Enhancing Academic Programs to Prepare Future Airport Industry Professionals Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate the following: • A fundamental understanding of how policy is created • An understanding of regulatory bodies on local, regional, and federal levels • An understanding of the basics of creating rules, regulations, operating procedures, and culture • An understanding of the politics of policymaking COURSE SYLLABUS Fundamentals of Business Course Objective: This course introduces the elements of a business environment, to include intro to economics, finance, accounting, marketing, communications, organizational structures, operations, customer service, human resources management, and how to be a professional in industry. The objective of this course is to provide students with a fundamental overview of the essential elements of operating within a business enterprise. Read the entire page →
From page 85... ... Reference Materials 85 14. ACRP Report 59: Information Technology Systems at Airports -- A Primer (2012) Read the entire page →
From page 86... ... 86 Enhancing Academic Programs to Prepare Future Airport Industry Professionals 7. ACRP Report 84: Guidebook for Preparing Airport Emissions Inventories for State Implementation Plans (2013) Read the entire page →
From page 87... ... Reference Materials 87 17. FAA Order 5050.4B, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Read the entire page →
From page 88... ... 88 Enhancing Academic Programs to Prepare Future Airport Industry Professionals 7. AC 150/5000-17 - Critical Aircraft and Regular Use Determination https://www.faa.gov/regulations_ policies/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/1031186 8. Read the entire page →
From page 89... ... Reference Materials 89 5. ACRP Research Report 184: Executive Summary for the Guidebook on Understanding FAA Grant Assurance Obligations (2018) Read the entire page →
From page 90... ... 90 Enhancing Academic Programs to Prepare Future Airport Industry Professionals Airport Planning 1. ACRP Research Report 216: Guidebook for Assessing Collaborative Planning Efforts Among Airport and Public Planning Agencies (2020) Read the entire page →
From page 91... ... Reference Materials 91 45. AC 150/5300-13A - Airport Design https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/ go/document.information/documentID/1020359 46. Read the entire page →
From page 92... ... 92 Enhancing Academic Programs to Prepare Future Airport Industry Professionals Journal of Air Transport Management https://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-air-transport-management • The Journal of Air Transport Management is an international journal offering research articles and commentary focused on the major economic, management, and policy issues in the air transport industry. The journal is intended for both practitioners and academics and covers all major sectors of the air transport industry, including airlines, airports, and air traffic management. Read the entire page →
From page 93... ... Reference Materials 93 Airports International https://airportsinternational.keypublishing.com/ • Airports International is targeted toward airport industry professionals across the globe. The magazine aims to provide information on the services, finance, and management of airports and their development projects. Read the entire page →
From page 94... ... 94 Enhancing Academic Programs to Prepare Future Airport Industry Professionals Professional Organization Training Materials AAAE: Study materials for AAE, CM, AMF, AFO, and ACE programs https://www.aaae.org/studymaterials • AAAE offers several different accreditations and certifications to members. Students and recent graduates may be interested in becoming Certified Members (CMs) Read the entire page →
From page 95... ... Reference Materials 95 intended for airport engineers, planners, and airport and airline management personnel as well as individuals involved in teaching transportation engineering courses. A range of topics are covered in the course, including airport and airline economics and demand forecasting; airport capacity analysis; environmental planning; airfield design; and passenger terminal planning. Read the entire page →
From page 96... ... 96 Enhancing Academic Programs to Prepare Future Airport Industry Professionals reflects the shift in the growth of airports globally, along with the wane of construction of new airports in the United States, with a focus on the role of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Read the entire page →
From page 97... ... 97 References ACRP. Read the entire page →
From page 98... ... 98 A P P E N D I X A A fundamental component of the scope of this project is identifying and evaluating the characteristics of various institutions offering a baccalaureate aviation management degree. General information, such as the institution's location, form of ownership (i.e., whether public or private) Read the entire page →
From page 99... ... Database of Programs 99 These programs were assessed to determine if their curriculum included at least one airportspecific course. A total of 65 programs (68%) Read the entire page →
From page 100... ... ID Institution City State Public or Private Degree Major (Concentration) AABI Accreditation AAAE Student Chapter ASU Arizona State University (Polytechnic) Read the entire page →
From page 101... ... TSU Texas Southern University * Houston TX Pub BS Aviation Science Management X OSU The Ohio State University * Read the entire page →
From page 102... ... 102 Enhancing Academic Programs to Prepare Future Airport Industry Professionals Table A-2. Aviation management program curriculum summary. Read the entire page →
From page 103... ... Database of Programs 103 ID Institution Public/ Private Total Credit Hours AviationRelated Credit Hours Airport- Specific Credit Hours Open Electives Internship Required DSU Delta State University * Pvt 124 39 3 10 No EMU Eastern Michigan University Pvt 124 - 3 - No ENM Eastern New Mexico University Pub 120 - 3 - No ECSU Elizabeth City State University Pub 120 - 3 - No ERAUDB Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (DAB) Read the entire page →
From page 104... ... 104 Enhancing Academic Programs to Prepare Future Airport Industry Professionals ID Institution Public/ Private Tuition Resident (Semester) Tuition Resident (Credit Hour) Read the entire page →
From page 105... ... Database of Programs 105 WLM Wilmington University Pvt 4,572 381 - FMU Florida Memorial University * Pvt 6,288 524 - EU Everglades University Pvt 8,760 730 - CAU California Aeronautical University Pvt 8,820 392 - HU Hampton University * Read the entire page →
From page 106... ... 106 Enhancing Academic Programs to Prepare Future Airport Industry Professionals Many courses include more than one topic, such as airport planning and management or airport planning and design, and they appear to be organized around a specific text. Table A-4 includes an analysis of airport-specific course content among the various programs. Read the entire page →
From page 107... ... ID Institution R ep re se nt at iv e Pr og ra m Av ia tio nR el at ed C re di t H ou rs Ai rp or t Sp ec ifi c C re di t H ou rs M an ag em en t an d/ or Ad m in is tra tio n O pe ra tio ns Pl an ni ng De ve lo pm en t Ec on om ic s a nd Fi na nc e M ar ke tin g an d Co m m un ic ati on s FB O a nd Co rp or at e M an ag em en t AT C an d Ai rs pa ce Sa fe ty a nd /o r Se cu rit y En vi ro nm en t Re gu la tio ns a nd L aw Ca ps to ne a nd /o r Cu lm in ati ng Ex pe rie nc e Ca re er D ev el op m en t In te rn sh ip O th er T ec hn ic al Co ur se s ASU Arizona State University (Polytechnic) Read the entire page →
From page 108... ... ID Institution R ep re se nt at iv e Pr og ra m Av ia tio nR el at ed C re di t H ou rs Ai rp or t Sp ec ifi c C re di t H ou rs M an ag em en t an d/ or Ad m in is tra tio n O pe ra tio ns Pl an ni ng De ve lo pm en t Ec on om ic s a nd Fi na nc e M ar ke tin g an d Co m m un ic ati on s FB O a nd Co rp or at e M an ag em en t AT C an d Ai rs pa ce Sa fe ty a nd /o r Se cu rit y En vi ro nm en t Re gu la tio ns a nd L aw Ca ps to ne a nd /o r Cu lm in ati ng Ex pe rie nc e Ca re er D ev el op m en t In te rn sh ip O th er T ec hn ic al Co ur se s RMC Rocky Mountain College * Y 32 6 X C C X X X SLU Saint Louis University * Read the entire page →
From page 109... ... EMU Eastern Michigan University N n/a 3 X ENM Eastern New Mexico University N n/a 3 X ECSU Elizabeth City State University N n/a 3 C C ERAUW Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University N n/a 12 X C C X X EU N n/a 9 X X X FSUWV Fairmont State University N n/a 6 X C C Everglades University GRC Green River College N n/a 5 C C LeTU LeTourneau University N n/a 3 C C MU Marywood University N n/a 6 X X PLK Polk State College N n/a 6 X X X QU Quincy University N n/a 3 X SDCC San Diego Christian College N n/a 3 X TNSU Tennessee State University N n/a 3 X TXAM Texas A&M University - Central Texas N n/a 9 X X X TESC Thomas Edison State College N n/a 3 X UMES University of Maryland Eastern Shore N n/a 6 X X UNK University of Nebraska Kearney N n/a 3 X UNT University of North Texas N n/a 3 X WLM Wilmington University N n/a 3 X * Representative programs. Read the entire page →
From page 110... ... 110 A P P E N D I X B Important Note: The following discussion on accreditation does not reflect an endorsement of any accrediting organization by ACRP or the authors but is provided to illustrate specific characteristics and criteria by which most programs can be assessed whether or not they are accredited. Most institutions of higher learning subscribe to a form of accreditation as a means to ensure the quality of their programs of study. Read the entire page →
From page 111... ... Understanding Accreditation 111 To date, there are 94 accredited aviation programs hosted by 34 colleges and universities throughout the United States, including 4 associate degrees, 84 baccalaureate degrees, 3 master's degrees, and 1 doctoral degree. From these, there are 29 accredited aviation management degree programs. Read the entire page →
From page 113... ... Abbreviations and acronyms used without definitions in TRB publications: A4A Airlines for America AAAE American Association of Airport Executives AASHO American Association of State Highway Officials AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ACI–NA Airports Council International–North America ACRP Airport Cooperative Research Program ADA Americans with Disabilities Act APTA American Public Transportation Association ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials ATA American Trucking Associations CTAA Community Transportation Association of America CTBSSP Commercial Truck and Bus Safety Synthesis Program DHS Department of Homeland Security DOE Department of Energy EPA Environmental Protection Agency FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAST Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (2015) FHWA Federal Highway Administration FMCSA Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FRA Federal Railroad Administration FTA Federal Transit Administration HMCRP Hazardous Materials Cooperative Research Program IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers ISTEA Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 ITE Institute of Transportation Engineers MAP-21 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (2012) Read the entire page →

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... Reference Materials S E C T I O N I V This section provides reference materials and resources to use in enhancing curricula. 76 Internship Checklists 76 Rotational Internship 77 Project-Based Internship 77 Sample Syllabi 77 Intro to Aviation 78 Airports 101 78 Airport Capstone 79 Airport Co-Op/Internship 79 Airport Policy and Administration 80 Airport Master Planning 81 Airports and the Environment 81 Airport Design Practicum 82 Professional Development and Communications 82 Fundamentals of Data Analytics 83 Fundamentals of Engineering Technology 83 Fundamentals of Public Policy 84 Fundamentals of Business 84 Resources for Course Content 84 Airport Management 85 Airport Environmental Planning 86 Airport Finance 87 Airport Global Networks 87 Airport Design 88 Airport Advanced Computer Applications 88 Airport Administration 90 Airport Planning 91 Other External Resources (Annotated Bibliography)