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Construction Management Education Sponsorship Act of 1991
About the Act
The Construction Management Education Sponsorship Act (CMESA) was passed by the California Legislature and signed into law by Governor Pete Wilson in 1991. See Business & Professions Code Section 7139-7139.10. In creating the CMESA, the Legislature recognized the increasing demand and need to educate and prepare graduates for the management of construction operations and companies. It was their intent that the assistance provided by the CMESA grants would improve the overall quality of construction by providing construction management training to California licensed contractors and their current and future managers. The students studying construction management today at universities around the state will be tomorrow's industry leaders.
Grant Awards
When the CMESA was created, contributions were limited to $25. Consequently, the fund grew slowly. In 2003, the Legislature removed the limit, so now people may contribute any amount they wish.
Also, in 2003, the CMESA Account had grown enough to allow the first grant awards. The Construction Management Education Act Advisory Committee (CMEAAC) voted to expend the maximum $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2004-05 and another $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2005-06, in the amount of $1,000 per student. Applications were received from six state universities, and at its November 2004 meeting, the CMEAAC voted to award the following grants:
| University | Grant Amount |
|---|---|
| California State University Chico | $67,000 |
| California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo | $48,000 |
| California State University Fresno | $40,000 |
| California State University Long Beach | $31,000 |
| California State University Sacramento | $22,000 |
| California State Polytechnic University Pomona | $20,000 |
| Total Grant Amount | $228,000 |
The grants are expected to be awarded during 2005. To get a fact sheet on the CMESA, click here.
Donating to the CMESA
A donation today is truly an investment in the construction industry's future. If you're a contractor who wants to improve your bottom line, you will need managers who are educated and trained for today's more complex systems. By contributing to the CMESA fund, you can make a significant impact on increasing the quality of education and the number of graduates receiving the important management training for construction contracting. To donate, click here.
