This web site has been created to support the efforts of the research team and disseminate information about the Virtual Coach Project. The Virtual Coach Project is an initiative sponsored by FIPSE (Fund for the Improvement of Post-secondary Education) of the U.S. Department of Education.

There are currently more than 300 Construction Engineering and Management postsecondary programs across the United States. Graduates of these programs support an $850 billion industry that represents nearly 5% of the nations GDP. However, we believe that we are not doing our best preparing students to solve the complex and multifaceted problems they will face in the industry after graduation.

The Virtual Coach Project focuses on the development and implementation of situational simulations for student-centered problem-based learning.

This simulations can be shared across institutions and programs in higher education. Situational simulations can help overcoming the problems of course-centric, institution-dependent, and instructor-focused education that prevents learners from integrating concepts, taking advantage of expertise found at different institutions, and expanding their educational experiences beyond traditional classroom settings.