2013 Architecture Program Report

2013 Architecture Program Report Department of Architecture, University of Washington, Seattle, WA BA Architectural Studies • Master of Architecture • MS in Architecture David E. Miller, FAIA, Chair, (206) 616-2820, [email protected] Alex T. Anderson, PhD, Graduate Program Coordinator Michael K. Young, University President Anna Mari Cauce, University Provost 2013 UW ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM REPORT Table of Contents Part One Institutional Support and Commitment to Continuous Improvement ........................................ 1 Part One: Section 1 – Identity and Self-Assessment.................................................................................... 2 1.1.1 History and Mission.......................................................................................................................... 2 1.1.1a University of Washington History and Mission ...................................................................... 2 1.1.1b Architecture Program History and Mission............................................................................ 3 1.1.2 Learning Culture and Social Equity.................................................................................................. 5 1.1.2a Learning Culture.................................................................................................................... 5 1.1.2b Social Equity ....................................................................................................................... 10 1.1.2c Learning Culture and Social Equity Policies........................................................................ 11 1.1.2d Departmental Policies on Learning Culture and Social Equity............................................ 11 1.1.3 Response to the Five Perspectives................................................................................................ 12 1.1.3a Architectural Education and the Academic Community ...................................................... 12 1.1.3b Architectural Education and Students................................................................................. 17 1.1.3c Architecture Education and the Regulatory Environment.................................................... 22 1.1.3d Architectural Education and the Profession ........................................................................ 23 1.1.3e Architectural Education and the Public Good...................................................................... 25 1.1.4 Long-Range Planning .................................................................................................................... 26 1.1.5 Self-Assessment Procedures......................................................................................................... 27 1.5a The Self-Assessment Process ............................................................................................... 27 1.5b Institutional Self-assessment Requirements .......................................................................... 31 Part One: Section 2 – Resources ................................................................................................................. 32 1.2.1 Human Resources and Human Resource Development ............................................................... 32 1.2.1a Faculty and Staff ................................................................................................................. 32 1.2.1b Staff..................................................................................................................................... 54 1.2.1c Students .............................................................................................................................. 55 1.2.2 Administrative Structure and Governance ..................................................................................... 63 1.2.3 Physical Resources........................................................................................................................ 67 1.2.3a Physical Plant...................................................................................................................... 67 1.2.3b Computing Facilities............................................................................................................ 78 1.2.4 Financial Resources....................................................................................................................... 80 1.2.5 Information Resources ................................................................................................................... 88 Part One: Section 3 — Institutional and Program Characteristics............................................................ 97 1.3.1 Statistical Reports .......................................................................................................................... 97 1.3.1a Program student characteristics.......................................................................................... 97 1.3.1b Program faculty characteristics ........................................................................................... 99 1.3.2 Annual Reports .............................................................................................................................. 99 1.3.3 Faculty Credentials ...................................................................................................................... 100 Part Two Educational Outcomes and Curriculum .................................................................................... 101 Part Two: Section 1 – Student Performance – Education Realms and Student Performance Criteria 102 2.1.1 Realm A: Critical Thinking and Representation........................................................................... 102 2.1.2 Realm B: Integrated Building Practices, Technical Skills and Knowledge .................................. 105 2.1.3 Realm C: Leadership and Practice.............................................................................................. 107 2.1.4 Student Performance Criteria Matrix ........................................................................................... 109 Part Two: Section 2 – Curricular Framework ............................................................................................ 111 2.2.1 Regional Accreditation................................................................................................................. 111 2.2.2 Professional Degrees and Curriculum......................................................................................... 114 2.2.3 Curriculum Review and Development ......................................................................................... 122 Part Two: Section 3 – Evaluation of Preparatory/Pre-Professional Education...................................... 124 CONTENTS i 2013 UW ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM REPORT Part Two: Section 4 – Public Information .................................................................................................. 125 2.4.1 Statement on NAAB-Accredited Degrees .................................................................................... 125 2.4.2 Access to NAAB Conditions and Procedures............................................................................... 125 2.4.3 Access to Career Development Information................................................................................. 125 2.4.4 Public Access to APRs and VTRs................................................................................................ 125 2.4.5. ARE Pass Rates .......................................................................................................................... 125 Part Three Progress Since the Last Site Visit ........................................................................................... 126 Part Three: Section 1 – Summary Response to the Team Findings ....................................................... 127 3.1.1 Response to Conditions Not Met.................................................................................................. 127 3.1.2 Response to Causes of Concern ................................................................................................. 128 Part Three: Section 2 – Summary of Responses to Changes in the NAAB Conditions........................ 131 Learning Culture and Social Equity................................................................................................................ 131 Long Range Planning .................................................................................................................................... 131 Student Performance Criteria ........................................................................................................................ 131 Public Information .......................................................................................................................................... 131 Part Four Supplemental Information.......................................................................................................... 132 Part Four: Section 1 – Policies and Procedures for Evaluating Student Work...................................... 133 Department of Architecture Grading Policy (1/27/10) .................................................................................... 133 Part Four: Section 2 – Course Descriptions.............................................................................................. 137 Required Courses in the Preparatory Year of the 3+Year

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