Summary of Oral Report by Dean Dozier to TACAA on 8/14/2010:

Dr. Richard Dozier gave a brief update of the current status of the programs in Architecture and in Construction. There were 10 Architecture and 10 Construction students that graduated last semester. 50% of these students are expected to go to Graduate School. Click here to see list of Spring 2010 Graduates.

The New Robert R. Taylor School of Architecture and Construction has been designated by the University to start this year and will start immediately this semester, we are no longer a Department.  The University is on board with the new School and is working with the Dean regarding the budget and funding.

The Accreditation process is continuing and is expected to conclude in March 2011. We are close to completing the documents requested and expect to submit 99% of the required documentation by September 7, 2010. There will be a survey submitted to the Alumni to get their thoughts on how they perceive the Architecture and Construction programs are operating.

The Alumni needs to get involved and know what is going on with the programs and provide input and let the University know that we are solid as a unit for support regarding what needs to be done to help the programs.

Presently with the semester starting so soon, there is a need for a Construction Dean/Manager to run the program. We need to help to recruit students. There is limited literature available on Construction to guide students to the School.

We need to look at the Construction curriculum that is in place and determine if it will it be the best approach for the new School.



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