Marywood University School of Architecture Architecture Program Report: Continuation of Candidacy
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Marywood University School of Architecture Architecture Program Report: Continuation of Candidacy Bachelor of Architecture Degree Submitted: May, 9, 2014 0 Marywood University School of Architecture Architecture Program Report: Continuation of Candidacy Bachelor of Architecture Degree Submitted: May, 9, 2014 _______________________________________________________________________ Table of Contents Part I – Institutional Support and Commitment to Continuous Improvement Section 1: Identity and Self-Assessment I.1.1 History and Mission I.1.1.A. University History ........................................................................................................................... 3 I.1.1.B. Accreditations and Approvals ........................................................................................................ 4 I.1.1.C. University Mission Statement ........................................................................................................ 6 I.1.1.D. University Goals ............................................................................................................................. 6 I.1.1.E. University Core Values ................................................................................................................... 6 I.1.1.F. Program History, Rationale and Mission ........................................................................................ 7 Program’s Benefit to the Institution ............................................................................................... 8 Institution’s Benefit to the Program ............................................................................................. 17 Program Mission and Description ................................................................................................. 18 Relationship of Architecture and Interior Architecture Programs ................................................ 19 I.1.2 Learning Culture and Social Equity Learning Culture ........................................................................................................................................ 20 Social Equity .............................................................................................................................................. 21 Diversity of Students, Faculty and Staff .................................................................................................... 22 Harassment and Discrimination ................................................................................................................ 23 Academic Integrity .................................................................................................................................... 23 I.1.3 Response to the Five Perspectives The University’s Strategic Plan and the Five Perspectives ........................................................................ 23 I.1.3.A. Architecture Education and Academic Community ...................................................................... 24 I.1.3.B. Architecture Education and Students ........................................................................................... 26 I.1.3.C. Architecture Education and the Regulatory Environment ............................................................ 27 I.1.3.D. Architecture Education and the Profession .................................................................................. 27 I.1.3.E. Architecture Education and the Public Good ................................................................................ 29 I.1.4 Long-Range Planning I.1.4.A. Objectives for Continuous Improvement ..................................................................................... 31 I.1.5 Self-Assessment Procedures .................................................................................................................... 32 Section 2: Resources I.2.1 Human Resources and Human Resource Development I.2.1.A. University Policies ......................................................................................................................... 34 I.2.1.B. Architecture Program: Faculty ..................................................................................................... 35 I.2.1.C. Architecture Program: Staff ......................................................................................................... 46 I.2.1.D. Architecture Program: Students .................................................................................................. 47 I.2.2 Administrative Structure and Governance I.2.2.A. University Administration ............................................................................................................. 55 I.2.2.B. School of Architecture: Administrative Structure and Governance .............................................. 56 1 Marywood University School of Architecture Architecture Program Report: Continuation of Candidacy Bachelor of Architecture Degree Submitted: May, 9, 2014 _______________________________________________________________________ I.2.3 Physical Resources ................................................................................................................................... 59 I.2.4 Financial Resources .................................................................................................................................. 67 I.2.5 Information Resources ............................................................................................................................. 48 Section 3: Institutional and Program Characteristics I.3.1 Statistical Reports ..................................................................................................................................... 68 I.3.2 Annual Reports ....................................................................................................................................... 68 I.3.3 Faculty Credentials ................................................................................................................................... 68 Part II: Section 1: Student Performance – Educational Realms and Student Performance Criteria II.1.1 Student Performance Criteria ........................................................................................................... 69 Section 2: Curricular Framework II.2.1 Regional Accreditation ............................................................................................................................ 70 II.2.2 Professional Degrees and Curricula ........................................................................................................ 70 II.2.3 Curriculum Review and Development .................................................................................................... 74 Section 3: Evaluation of Preparatory/Pre-Professional Education …………………………. 74 Section 4: Public Information II.4.1 Statement on NAAB-Accredited Degrees ............................................................................................... 75 II.4.2 Access to NAAB Conditions and Procedures .......................................................................................... 75 II.4.3 Access to Career Development Information .......................................................................................... 75 II.4.4 Public Access to APRs and VTRs .............................................................................................................. 76 II.4.5 ARE Pass Rates ......................................................................................................................................... 76 Part III: Appendices ....................................................................................................................................... 77 Appendix A ...General Core Requirements……………………………………………………………………77 Appendix B …SPC/Course Matrix …………………………………………………………………………………78 Appendix C …Course Outlines………………………………………………………………….…………………..79 Appendix D …Faculty Credentials ……………………………………………………………………………. 105 Appendix E … Faculty Resumés ………………………………………………………………………………….115 Appendix F … Building Plans & Sections …………………………………………………………………….143 Appendix G …Enrollments (Fall 2009- Fall, 2013) ……………………………………………………… 147 Appendix H …Marywood Middle States Accreditation Letter …………………………………… 148 Appendix I … Response to Visiting Team Report ……………………………………………………… 150 Appendix J …Draft: …Student Council Constitution…………………………………………………… 157 ...Draft: …Studio Culture Policy ……………………………………………………………… 159 2 Marywood University School of Architecture Architecture Program Report: Continuation of Candidacy Bachelor of Architecture Degree Submitted: May, 9, 2014 _______________________________________________________________________ Part One (I): Section 1— Identity and Self-Assessment I.1.1 History and Mission I.1.1 A University History Marywood was founded in the spirit of dedicated service characteristic of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This religious congregation was established in 1845; a Redemptorist missionary, Louis Florent Gillet, C.S.S.R., and an African American sister, Teresa Maxis Duchemin, IHM founded the Congregation in Monroe, Michigan. The Congregation undertook its ministry in Northeast Pennsylvania in 1858, operating schools and social services facilities throughout the region. As educators who were concerned with the needs of women in Northeast Pennsylvania, the sisters began plans for a women’s liberal arts college in Scranton. The