INVESTING IN ACADEMIC STRENGTHS: ACTIVITIES AND STATUS

School of Architecture

  • M.S. in Sustainable Design launched (45 students by second year)
  • M.S. in Construction Management launched (18 students in year 1)
  • Hughes renovation (see Develop Innovative Facilities)
  • New program development – e.g., Real Estate Development, Interior Architecture proposed
  • Crafting joint partnership with MS in Sustainable Design and Villanova’s MS in Sustainable Engineering
  • UG majors in construction management, historic preservation, arch photography and museum studies are being planned for offering in 2011
  • Organizer of DVGBC conference

School of Science and Health

  • Mississippi Program developed
  • NIST laboratory grant application filed
  • New program development – e.g., Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Homeland Security, Trauma Psychology and others

School of Liberal Arts

  • Connected learning increased in majors: Professional communications students engaged in real-world client services – Penn Resource Center, Limelight Theatre.
  • Environmental Sustainability Program, Landscape Architecture and SBA produced business plan for on-campus organic garden. Worked with outside non-profit.
  • New programs developed in Environmental Sustainability, Law and Society, and Professional Communication.
  • Service Learning (SERVE 101) developed with Student Life.
  • Upper level writing courses developing closer ties with career services and majors.

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