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• WELCH CENTER FOR GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES •

HISTORIC PRESERVATION • CERTIFICATE PROGRAM •

• WASHINGTON D.C. • ANNAPOLIS •

• ‡ WE SHAPE OUR BUILDINGS; THEREAFTER, THEY SHAPE US.

SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL

he buildings and Tcommunities around us represent an important link to our living history. Preservationists play a critical role in restoring and adapting them—and ensuring that their significance is not forgotten.

Our program explores the field of at many levels. Taught by professionals from some of our nation’s most prestigious preservation organizations, our courses address the most current issues and developments in the field. You will reinforce the things you learn in your classes through assignments that draw upon the rich historic resources of the region.

Whether you work in preservation professionally or as a volunteer—or simply wish to learn more about our material and cultural history—you will find courses that meet your interests and needs.

And whether you’re restoring a home, tracing the cultural heritage of a neighborhood, or serving on a preservation-related commission or board, you will learn the skills you need to explore, understand, and preserve the architectural milestones of our past.

The certificate program in historic preservation has been approved for the education of qualified veterans and, when eligible, the spouses of deceased or disabled veterans under the provisions of the various federal laws pertaining to veterans’ educational benefits. General Information Washington, D.C. Annapolis Classes held in the Courses held throughout Annapolis. National Trust Building Please refer to individual 1785 Massachusetts Ave. NW course listing for site details. (one block from Dupont Circle) Hosted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Each course offers 1.75 CEU credits. Each workshop offers .6 CEU credits. Courses may be taken individually or as part of a comprehensive certificate program. To receive a certificate, one must complete 17.5 CEUs (10 courses taken at either location or courses plus workshops). Weekday classes meet from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the days listed. Saturday classes meet from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Class Fees Washington – $550 Annapolis – $450 Students who register with full payment by 5 p.m. seven days prior to the class start date receive a $50 discount. Workshop Fee – $190 Goucher College Goucher is an independent, coeducational liberal arts college located on 287 wooded acres just north of , . Enrolling more than 1,700 undergraduate and graduate students, Goucher offers a wide variety of majors and opportunities for highly motivated students to create individualized, interdisciplinary programs of study. All undergraduates participate in at least one international study program, internship, or community service project, enhancing their classroom learning through firsthand experience. Close interaction with faculty is another cornerstone of a Goucher education, as is Goucher’s strong belief in the importance of staying connected to the world outside campus through community action, intercultural awareness, and international exploration.

National Trust for Historic Preservation Washington, D.C. Introduction to Historic Preservation Tuesdays, September 13–October 25 05FDC01. Lisa Burcham Wednesdays, January 18–March 1 06SDC01. Lisa Burcham This course is intended to provide a comprehensive foundation and introduction to historic preservation prac- tice and issues. Topics include a critical examination of the philosophy and principles of preservation, a histori- cal overview of the preservation movement in the United States, an examination of the emerging preservation issues of multiculturalism and protection of quickly vanishing aspects of our culture and a discussion of emerging trends in heritage education. Participants will examine tourism related to regional heritage and how preservation advocacy groups and affiliated organizations can create a broad network of common interests to better protect unique character-defining resources. This course is a recommended foundation for all other courses in the program. Raising Funds for the Future of Historic Preservation Thursdays, September 15–October 27 05FDC02. Timothy Downey This course will explore the basic and creative funding resources available to preservation organizations. It will highlight grantsmanship using government, corporate, and foundation sources; memberships; individual giving; and special events–with emphasis on public relations and the value of marketing the mission of preservation. A field trip will be included. Urban Flight and Rural Sprawl Tuesdays, November 1–December 13 05FDC04. Shelley Mastran Preservationists are concerned with the loss of historic landscapes to unmanaged suburban growth and the concurrent decline of urban cores. This course will examine the structure of the American metropolitan area, the history and causes of sprawl, and the role of transportation technology in transforming the city. It will focus on the tools and techniques communities are using to revitalize downtown and older neighborhoods, make suburban areas compatible with historic districts and manage growth in rural areas. Preserving Historic Buildings: Strategies and Conflicts Thursdays, November 3–December 15 05FDC03. J. Bryan Blundell Students will explore various strategies for the preservation, rehabilitation, and restoration of historic properties. Sessions will begin with a review of American architectural styles and building types, then focus on identification of historic materials. We will explore successful and unsuccessful building projects with an emphasis on methods and treatments used. Field trips to historic properties and comprehensive discussion on historic building materials and early building technologies will be featured. Building materials and products now available for use in preservation projects will be introduced, and discussions regarding philosophies and appropriateness will conclude the class. You will learn to identify historic materials, to assess the condition of buildings and gain a solid understanding of current preservation and rehabilitation technologies. Regional Architecture Tuesdays, January 17–February 28 06SDC08. Penny Jones The regions of Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia are characterized by several distinctive traditions in historic architecture, reflecting specific cultural, environmental, and economic factors. This course will explore regional architecture and will develop analytical skills essential to describing and understanding historic buildings. A field trip will enable students to experience historic properties firsthand. Issues in Preservation Thursdays, January 19–March 2 06SDC05. Rhonda Sincavage Preservation in practice is not always easy. Competing interests, unintended consequences of federal, state and local policies, economic realities, and divergent views of all kinds challenge preservation efforts. This course asks students to look at the hot topics of the day—securing historic buildings post 9/11 and the crisis in affordable housing for examples—and figure out how preservation can proactively address these challenges. This is your opportunity to apply your education and experience to real-world issues facing preservation. Preservation Law Tuesdays, March 7–April 18 06SDC06. Carolyn Brown This course will provide an introductory overview of historic preservation law, including state and federal preservation statutes, local historic preservation ordinances, constitutional issues, tax benefits, and preservation easements. The primary goal of the course is to help students identify legal issues and know how to obtain additional information on those issues. Throughout the course, students will also discuss the broader policy implications of preservation law, including the relationship to property rights and taking and the growing ethic of conservation. Students are encouraged to attend a historic preservation commission meeting. This course has been approved for three hours of continuing education credit by the Maryland Real Estate Appraiser’s Commission. Documenting Historic Properties Thursdays, March 9–April 20 06SDC07. Sherri Marsh The successful preservation of a historic property depends heavily upon a clear understanding of why a property is important. In this course, participants will learn the skills and techniques necessary for docu- menting and interpreting the history and physical features of historic properties as a basis for establishing importance. Students will learn to define historic properties and their physical features and to record their history, using both written and oral methods. Regional Architecture (05SDC08.) or basic familiarity with architectural styles recommended. Managing Preservation Organizations and Historic Properties Thursdays, April 27–June 8 06SDC09. Stephen Patrick Working as a director or staff member for a private preservation organization or at a historic site requires a broad background in architecture, the decorative arts, history, and preservation. It also requires practical management skills. This course will provide a realistic approach to the management issues that confront the modern historic property director—from working with a board, staff, and volunteers to guiding the institution through long-range planning and development and execution of an annual work program and budget. This course will examine, through case studies, the means by which an organization can move from defining its mission to effectively carrying out its responsibilities. Preservation and Economic Development Tuesdays, April 25–June 6 06SDC10. Alfred Tetrault The proper balance between risk and reward is the financial test to be met in the rehabilitation of historic properties. This course will examine the economic considerations in redeveloping historic structures, the standards that must be met and their effect on the cost of the project, influences on the market for historic properties, and financial incentives available for rehabilitation and preservation. Students will follow an actual historic redevelopment project through from start to finish, including pro forma analysis of the financial considerations. Includes a site visit.

Annapolis Introduction to Historic Preservation Tuesdays, November 1–December 13 05FAN01. Sherri Marsh See detailed description under Washington, D.C., course offerings. The Annapolis section will be held at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Chesapeake Maritime Heritage and Preservation Saturdays January 7–January 21 06SAN02. William Dudley This course covers the maritime heritage of Annapolis and Chesapeake seaports and waters and the challenges to maritime preservation (weather, tides, storms, disasters, erosion, pollution, and development). Maritime- related topics: ships, boats, specialized maritime skills, underwater archaeology, maritime museums, lighthouses, life-saving stations, shipyards, customs houses, trade, commercial wharves, chandleries, the fishing industries, maritime history and heritage, sailors, watermen, marinas, and music (sea chanteys) are explored utilizing maritime books, articles, videos, visits to selected sites (time permitting), and visiting lecturers. The course will be held on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Annapolis Maritime Museum, 222 Severn Avenue, Eastport, Annapolis. Regional Architecture: Tidewater Maryland before 1865 Tuesdays, March 7–April 18 06SAN08. Thomas Reinhart Tidewater Maryland is characterized by its own distinctive traditions in architecture. This course will focus on the range of resources in the historic landscapes of Maryland’s Eastern and Western Shores and on the cultural, environmental, and economic factors that influenced their development. Students will learn analytical skills essential to understanding, documenting and describing historic buildings. A field trip will enable students to experience the tidewater's historic resources first hand. The course will be held at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase Street, Annapolis. Workshops Homeowner Tax Credits Saturday, September 24 05FANW1. TBD Architects, contractors and homeowners from throughout the Annapolis/Eastern Shore region will discuss using Maryland’s tax credits for owner-occupied houses, including the local and state process, and the application and advantage of the tax credits. A tour of one of the case studies will be included. Historic House Interiors Saturday, February 11 06SANW2. TBD This workshop will begin with an overview of historic interiors from colonial times through the recent past followed by experts who will discuss preservation and restoration of residential interiors. Speakers include a contractor who will explain how to live through the restoration process as well as designers who specialize in historic interiors. Maritime Archaeology Saturday, April 22 06SANW3. Susan Langley With more than a quarter of its area covered by water, Maryland’s rich maritime heritage is hardly a surprise. Various aspects of this heritage are available and interpreted in maritime museums throughout the state but there are other vestiges which are not always as apparent. The Maritime Archaeology Workshop (held during Archaeology Month!) will discuss submerged sites from prehistoric times through the 20th century, including the War of 1812, the Civil War, and the steamboat era. Faculty Advisory Committee J. Bryan Blundell Richard Bierce, Architect and historic preservation B.A., Emory University; President, Dell Corporation consultant Carolyn Brown Linnell Bowen, Executive Director, Maryland Hall for B.A., Villanova University; M.A., J.D., George the Creative Arts Washington University L. B. Buchanan, Chairman, Annapolis Maritime Associate, Holland & Knight LLP Museum Lisa Burcham James Cheevers, Associate Director, Senior Curator, B.A., Savannah College of Art and Design; State U.S. Naval Academy Historic Preservation Officer, District of Columbia James Conaway, Editor, Preservation Magazine Office of Planning Rhoda M. Dorsey, Former President, Goucher College Timothy Downey Donna Tully Dudley, Executive Director, Four Rivers: B.A., University of Richmond, Director of The Heritage Area of Annapolis, London Town and Development, See Forever Foundation South County William Dudley David Field, Manager for Recruitment and Outreach, B.A., ; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia National Trust for Historic Preservation University, Former Director of Naval History, David Fogle, Founding Director, Graduate Program U.S. Navy Department in Historic Preservation, University of Maryland Elizabeth F. “Penny” Jones Beth Garraway, Former President, Maryland B.A., University of Cincinnati; M.A., University Independent Colleges and Universities Association of Louisville, Former Executive Director, The Donna Hole, Chief of Historic Preservation, Department American Institute for Conservation of Historic of Planning and Zoning, City of Annapolis and Artistic Works Neil W. Horstman, Executive Vice President for Sherri Marsh the White House Historical Association B.S., University of Maryland; M.A., University of Carter Lively, Executive Director, Hammond Delaware; Principal, Retrospect Cultural Resource Harwood House. Services; Anne Arundel County Historic Sites Surveyor Richard W. Longstreth, Director, Graduate Program Shelley S. Mastran in Historic Preservation, Associate Professor of B.A., ; M.A., The George Washington American Studies, George Washington University University; Ph.D., University of Maryland; Hugh Miller, Former Director, Virginia Department Community Preservation Consultant of Historic Resources Stephen E. Patrick Michael Miron, Director, Office of Economic B.A., University of Delaware; M.A., The College of Development, City of Annapolis William and Mary; Museums Director, City of Bowie Ellen Moyer, Mayor, City of Annapolis Museums, Bowie, Maryland Orlando Ridout V, Chief, Office of Research, Survey Thomas Reinhart and Registration, Division of Historical and B.A., The College of William and Mary; M.A., The Cultural Programs, Maryland Historical Trust , The George Washington Jean Russo, Research Archivist, Maryland State University; ABD, The University of North Carolina Archives Hall of Records at Chapel Hill, Administrator of Architectural Greg Stiverson, Executive Director, Historic Research, The Maryland Historical Trust Annapolis Foundation Rhonda J. Sincavage Richard Wagner, Director and Professor, B.S., Cornell University; M.U.E.P., University of in Historic Preservation Program, Goucher College Virginia, Vice President, Preservation Action Peg Wallace, Co-founder and Chairman Emeritus, Alfred R. Tetrault Annapolis Maritime Museum B.S., M.B.A., American University; M.U.E.P., , Principal, Tetrault & Associates

Entrance requirements Registration The Welch Center for Graduate and Professional Students may register by mail using the registration Studies maintains an open enrollment policy. form provided in this brochure, by telephone, fax or However, it is suggested that students entering online at www.goucher.edu/programs using a credit Goucher’s professional programs have a baccalaureate card. Students may pay by Visa, MasterCard, degree or professional experience in the field for the American Express, money order, purchase order, program they plan to attend. or check made payable to Goucher College.

CEUs Withdrawals and refunds Students receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) In the event that a course is canceled because of when a course is completed satisfactorily. One CEU low enrollment, the Welch Center will refund full is defined as 10 contact hours of participation in an tuition or issue a credit. If a student registers for a organized continuing education experience under course that has been filled, his/her name will be responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and quali- placed on a waiting list. fied instruction. The primary purpose of the CEU is to provide a permanent record of the educational Tuition refunds for withdrawals are as follows: accomplishments of an individual who has completed • At least 24 hours before classes begin–100%* a significant noncredit educational experience. Upon • Thereafter–no refund successful completion of the required number of *Minus a $35 processing charge. CEU’s, a certificate is awarded. In today’s highly competitive job market, professional certification Special needs accessibility helps demonstrate to prospective employers knowl- Most courses can be made accessible. Those with edge and competency in a specific area. special needs should notify the center at registration.

Attendance policy Accreditation Attendance is required to earn CEU credit. Students Goucher College is accredited by the Middle States are allowed no more than two excused absences Association of Colleges and Schools. during any seven-week class. Classes scheduled on religious holidays and Thursday classes during the The Welch Center Thanksgiving holiday will be rescheduled at the Goucher College’s Welch Center for Graduate convenience of the instructor and students. and Professional Studies is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To contact the Welch Textbooks Center, please call 800-697-4646 or 410-337-6200, Students will be notified about specific textbook or visit www.goucher.edu/hpcert requirements when course registration is confirmed.

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