Architectural Studies (MArch).doc

Degree Program: ARCHITECTURE (MS) College/School: SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE Academic Year: 2007-2008

University Goal: Goal#3 Academic Enhancement and Improvement-To provide distinctive quality undergraduate and graduate educational experience based on challenging academic standards and exposure to new technologiesUnit Mission/Goals: The mission of the School of Architecture (SOA) is to provide an enlightened and enriched academic, intellectual, moral, cultural, ethical, technologically advanced, and student-centered environment conducive to the development of highly qualified individuals who are prepared and capable of serving as leaders and contributors within the fields of Architecture and Landscape Architecture in an ever-evolving society. The School aspires to seek and support a faculty and staff of distinction dedicated to providing outstanding academic education at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional school levels, with a particular emphasis on integrity, creativity, and ethical conduct. The SOA is committed to motivational teaching, imaginative research, and meaningful community service. The SOA is also committed to cultural diversity by means of its course offerings, special programs, and recruitment efforts. SOA Mission Statement (adopted by faculty 3/15/05)

Formulate Outcome Ascertain Criteria for Success

Measure Performance Observe and Summarize Results

Use Results for Improvement

Strengthen Program (Action Plan)

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication skills when assessing issues in their architectural research.

COMPETENCIES:Graduates will demonstrate the ability to speak and write effectively on subject matter contained in their thesis research. (Competency Derived From National Architecture Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria #1: Verbal and Writing Skills --- Ability to speak and write effectively on subject matter contained in the professional curriculum..)

Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in graphic

Direct MeasureCompetency Coursework

Successful completion of the following courses: o ARC 5206

Advanced Architectural Theory and Philosophy

o ARC 6217 Theories of Intervention

o ARC 6245 Models of Inquiry

o ARC 6974 Thesis/Master's Project Planning

o ARC 6910 Thesis/Master's Project

Direct Measure(s)Competency Coursework Every graduating student will receive a “B” or better in the following courses: ARC 5206 Advanced Architectural Theory and PhilosophyARC 6217 Theories of InterventionARC 6245 Models of InquiryARC 6974 Thesis/Master's Project PlanningARC 6910 Thesis/Master's Project ResearchARC 6971 Thesis/Master's ProjectARC 5286 Practice IARC 5287 Practice 2ARC 6357 Graduate Design 6.1ARC 6358 Graduate Design 6.2

In addition, a “B” or higher in the following courses is required for

Direct MeasuresCompetency Coursework During the graduation check for the Master of Architecture degree candidates, it was verified that every graduating student had received a “B” or better in the following courses:

ARC 5206 Advanced Architectural Theory and PhilosophyARC 6217 Theories of InterventionARC 6974 Thesis/Master's Project Planning ARC 6971 Thesis/Master's Project

Graduate Capstone Project Every graduating student

We continue to include assignments that require students to make public presentations of their work, and to teach students how to be more effective in their presentations. We also have begun to require the use of digital visualization software in the Materials and Methods of Construction 2 course.

We plan to require a greater percentage of work to be submitted in digital form.

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communication skills. (Competency Derived From National Architecture Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria #2: Graphic Skills --- Ability to employ appropriate representational media, including computer technology, to convey essential formal elements at each stage of the programming and design process.)

Researcho ARC 6971

Thesis/Master's Project

o ARC 5286 Practice I

o ARC 5287 Practice 2

o ARC 6357 Graduate Design 6.1


o ARC 5731 Architecture History 1


o ARC 5662 Environmental Technology 4

o ARC 5789 Modern Architecture History

o ARC 6624 New Technology of Buildings

o ARC 5361 Architecture Design 1

o ARC 5362 Architecture

students in the Master of Architecture (Professional Degree Track):ARC 5731 Architecture History 1ARC 5732 Architecture History 2ARC 5662 Environmental Technology 4ARC 5789 Modern Architecture HistoryARC 6624 New Technology of BuildingsARC 5361 Architecture Design 1ARC 5362 Architecture Design 2ARC 5363 Architecture Design 3ARC 5364 Architecture Design 4

Graduate Capstone Project Every graduating student will receive a “B” grade (or higher) on the oral, written, and graphic components of the capstone studio project. Project components are evaluated and graded using the SOA Studio Rubric by a professional jury (including faculty members and practicing professionals).

Master’s Thesis Every graduating student will receive a “B” grade (or higher) on the oral, written, and graphic components, where appropriate, of their master’s thesis. Thesis

received a “B” grade (or higher) on the oral, written, and graphic components of the capstone studio project. Project components were evaluated and graded using the SOA Studio Rubric by a professional jury (including faculty members and practicing professionals).

Master’s Thesis Every graduating student received a “B” grade (or higher) on the oral, written, and graphic components, where appropriate, of their master’s thesis. Thesis components were evaluated and graded using the SOA Thesis Rubric by a committee of three faculty members.

Professional Portfolio A majority of participants in a professional jury (including faculty members and practicing professionals), using the SOA Portfolio Rubric, concluded that each graduating student’s communication skills met or exceeded the professional standards for












Design 2o ARC 5363

Architecture Design 3


Graduate Capstone Project Successful

completion of the oral, written, and graphic components of the capstone studio project.

Master’s Thesis Successful

completion of their master’s thesis

Indirect MeasureProfessional Portfolio

Successful completion of the SOA Portfolio Review.

Graduating Student – Statement of Purpose Essay

Successful completion of the Statement of Purpose Essay.

components will be evaluated and graded using the SOA Thesis Rubric by a committee of three faculty members.

Indirect Measure(s)Professional Portfolio A majority of participants in a professional jury (including faculty members and practicing professionals), using the SOA Portfolio Rubric, will conclude that each graduating student’s communication skills meet or exceed the professional standards for an entry-level position.

Graduating Student – Statement of Purpose EssayA majority of faculty members, using an appropriate rubric, will evaluate each student’s statement of purpose essay and conclude that each student’s communication skills meets or exceeds the expected standards for a graduating student.

Graduating Student – Exit Survey A majority of graduating students responding to a survey that includes questions like: “How well did the course and faculty help to develop your communication skills?” and “How well did the course and faculty help to

an entry-level position.

Indirect MeasuresEmployer Interviews and Surveys Employer interviews concluded that students’ communication skills met or exceeded their expectations for new employees.





Graduating Student – Exit Survey

Students will be asked questions like: “How well did the course and faculty help to develop your communication skills?” and “How well did the course and faculty help to develop your graphic communication skills?”

develop your graphic communication skills?” will evaluate the program’s ability to prepare students’ communication skills as above average or higher.

CRITICAL THINKING: Graduates will exhibit critical thinking skills in the assessment of scholarly issues.

COMPETENCIES: Graduates will exhibit

critical thinking skills in the assessment of scholarly issues in the practice of architecture.

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to make a comprehensive analysis and evaluation of a

Direct Measure(s) Competency Coursework

Successful completion of the following courses:

o ARC 5206 Advanced Architectural Theory and Philosophy





Every graduating student will receive a “B” or better in the following courses: o ARC 5206





Direct MeasuresCompetency Coursework During the graduation check for the Master of Architecture degree candidates, it was verified that every graduating student had received a “C” or better in the following courses:

ARC 5206 Advanced Architectural Theory and PhilosophyARC 6217 Theories of InterventionARC 6245 Models of InquiryARC 6974 Thesis/Master's Project Planning

We continue to ask students questions that require explanations of decisions made and descriptions of the reasoning that led to each decision.

The focus on enhancing critical thinking skills will be considered in developing new assignments for other courses in our curriculum.































building, building complex, or urban space (Competency Derived From National Architecture Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria #4: Critical Thinking Skills --- Ability to make a comprehensive analysis and evaluation of a building, building complex, or urban space.)

Planningo ARC 6910

Thesis/Master's Project Research


o ARC 5584 Architectural Structures I

o ARC 5585 Architectural Structures II

o ARC 6574 Architectural Structures III



o ARC 5467 Materials and Methods of Construction 3


o ARC 6910 Thesis/Master's Project Research


o ARC 5584 Architectural Structures I

o ARC 5585 Architectural Structures II

o ARC 6574 Architectural Structures III



o ARC 5467 Materials and Methods of Construction 3




ARC 6971 Thesis/Master's Project

Graduate Capstone Project Every graduating student received a “B” grade (or higher) on the critical thinking components of the capstone studio project. Project components were evaluated and graded using the SOA Studio Rubric by a professional jury (including faculty members, and practicing professionals).

Master’s Thesis Every graduating student received a “B” grade (or higher) on the critical thinking components, of their master’s thesis. Thesis components were evaluated and graded using the SOA Thesis Rubric by a committee of three faculty members.

Indirect MeasuresEmployer Interviews and Surveys Employer interview concluded that students’ critical thinking skills met or exceeded their




















completion of the critical thinking components of the capstone studio project.


completion of the master’s thesis.

Indirect Measure(s)Graduating Student – Statement of Purpose Essay



Students will be asked questions like: “How well did the course and faculty help to develop your

Graduate Capstone Project Every graduating

student will receive a “B” grade (or higher) on the critical thinking components of the capstone studio project. Project components are evaluated and graded using the SOA Studio Rubric by a professional jury (including faculty members, and practicing professionals).

Master’s Thesis Every graduating

student will receive a “B” grade (or higher) on the critical thinking components, of their master’s thesis. Thesis components will be evaluated and graded using the SOA Thesis Rubric by a committee of three faculty members.

Indirect Measure(s)Graduating Student – Statement of Purpose Essay

A majority of faculty members, using an appropriate rubric, will

expectations for new employees.





critical thinking skills?” and “How well did the course and faculty help to develop your skills at examining structural systems?”

evaluate each student’s statement of purpose essay and conclude that each student’s communication skills meets or exceeds the expected standards for a graduating student.

Graduating Student – Exit Survey A majority of graduating

students responding to a survey that includes questions like: “How well did the course and faculty help to develop your critical thinking skills?” and “How well did the course and faculty help to develop your skills at examining structural systems?” will evaluate the program’s ability to prepare students’ critical thinking skills as above average or higher.

PROFESSIONAL AND CAREER SUCCESS: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to select a research focus.


Successful completion the following courses:


Every graduating student will receive a “B” or better in the

Direct MeasureCompetency Coursework In addition, during the graduation check, it was verified that every

Orientation to, and support of, the Internship Development Program has been made a part of our

Students will be reminded through lectures and the student handbook of their ethical





COMPETENCIES:

Graduates will demonstrate an awareness of the ethical issues involved in the formation of professional judgments in architectural design and practice. (Competency Derived From National Architecture Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria #37: Ethics and Professional Judgment --- Awareness of the ethical issues involved in the formation of professional judgments in architecture design and practice.)

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to assume divergent roles and to cooperate with other students when working as members of a design team or

o ARC 5286 Practice I

o ARC 5287 Practice 2









completion of the professional and career success components of the capstone studio project.

following courses: o ARC 5286

Practice Io ARC 5287

Practice 2o ARC 6357

Graduate Design 6.1ARC 6358 Graduate Design 6.2







student will receive a “B” grade (or higher) on the professional and career success components of the capstone studio project.

graduating MARCH student had received a “B” or better in the following courses:

ARC 5286 Practice IARC 5287 Practice 2ARC 6357 Graduate Design 6.1ARC 6358 Graduate Design 6.2

Graduate Capstone Project Every graduating student received a “B” grade (or higher) on the professional and career success components of the capstone studio project. Project components were evaluated and graded using the SOA Studio Rubric by a professional jury (including faculty members, and practicing professionals).

Professional Portfolio A majority of participants in a professional jury (including faculty members and practicing professionals), using the SOA Portfolio Rubric, concluded that each graduating student’s communication skills met or exceeded the

yearly student activities. An attorney specializing in construction law and architectural practice was used as a guest lecturer in the Practice course sequence.

responsibilities as architects.

















in other settings. (Competency Derived From National Architecture Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria #6: Collaborative Skills --- Ability to identify and assume divergent roles that maximize individual talents, and to cooperate with other students when working as members of a design team and in other settings.)

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to select an area of professional concentration.

Indirect Measure(s) Professional Portfolio

Demonstration of potential for career success.




Students will be asked questions like: “How well did the course and faculty help to prepare you for working in an architecture office?” and “How well did the course and faculty help build your professional skills?”

Project components are evaluated and graded using the SOA Studio Rubric by a professional jury (including faculty members, and practicing professionals).


A majority of participants in a professional jury (including faculty members and practicing professionals), using the SOA Portfolio Rubric, will conclude that each graduating student’s communication skills meet or exceed the professional standards for an entry-level position.


A majority of faculty members, using an appropriate rubric, will evaluate each student’s statement of purpose essay and conclude

professional standards for an entry-level position.

Indirect MeasureEmployer Interviews and Surveys Employer interviews concluded that graduates’ potential for career and professional success and ability to formulate ethical responses to client’s needs met or exceeded their expectations for new employees.





that each student’s preparation for professional success meets or exceeds the expected standards for a graduating student.


students responding to a survey that includes questions like: “How well did the course and faculty help to prepare you for working in an architecture office?” and “How well did the course and faculty help build your professional skills?” will evaluate the program’s ability to prepare students’ professionally as above average or higher.

CONTENT - HISTORY AND THEORY: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to utilize architectural history and theory to address an architectural problem.

COMPETENCIES:

Graduates will demonstrate an




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Direct MeasureCompetency Coursework During the graduation check for the Master of Architecture degree candidates, it was verified that every graduating student had received a “B” or better in the following course:ARC 5206 Advanced Architectural Theory and

We made use of the Internet for distributing History class lectures and slides, allowing students greater access for studying.

We intend to extend the use of the Internet for distributing class lectures and slides in additional classes, allowing students greater access for studying.













understanding of the Western architectural canons and traditions in architecture, landscape, and urban design, as well as the climatic, technological, socioeconomic, and other cultural factors that have shaped and sustained them. (Competency Derived From National Architecture Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria #10: Western Traditions --- Understanding of the Western architectural canons and traditions in architecture, landscape, and urban design, as well as the climatic, technological, socioeconomic, and other cultural factors that have shaped and sustained them.)

Graduates will demonstrate an awareness of the parallel and

story 1o ARC 5732

Architecture History 2



completion of the historical and theoretical components, where appropriate, of their master’s thesis.

Indirect Measure(s) Graduating Student – Exit Survey

Students will be asked questions like: “How well did the course and faculty help to develop your ability to integrate history with design?” and “How well did the course and faculty help to develop your theoretical understanding of architecture?”





student will receive a “B” grade (or higher) on the historical and theoretical components, where appropriate, of their master’s thesis. Thesis components will be evaluated and graded using the SOA Thesis Rubric by a committee of three faculty members.


A majority of graduating students responding to a survey that includes questions like: “How well did the course and faculty help to develop your ability to integrate

PhilosophyIn addition, during the graduation check, it was verified that every graduating MARCH student had received a “B” or better in the following courses (Professional Degree Track):ARC 5731 Architecture History 1ARC 5732 Architecture History 2ARC 5789 Modern Architecture History

Master’s Thesis Every graduating student received a “B” grade (or higher) on the historical and theoretical components, where appropriate, of their master’s thesis. Thesis components were evaluated and graded using the SOA Thesis Rubric by a committee of three faculty members.

Indirect MeasureEmployer Interviews and Surveys Employer interviews concluded that graduates’ ability to examine and integrate history and theory






divergent canons and traditions of architecture and urban design in the non-Western world. (Competency Derived From National Architecture Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria #11: Non-Western Traditions --- Awareness of the parallel and divergent canons and traditions of architecture and urban design in the non-Western world.)

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to compare and select the appropriate research findings for an architectural solution.

history with design?” and “How well did the course and faculty help to develop your theoretical understanding of architecture?” will evaluate the program’s ability to prepare students’ historical and theoretical skills as above average or higher.

into architectural design met or exceeded their expectations for new employees.

CONTENT - BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES:Graduates will demonstrate the ability to utilize architectural building technologies to address an architectural problem.



Graduate Design 6.1


Every graduating student will receive a “B” or better in the following courses:

o ARC 6357 Graduate

Direct MeasureCompetency Coursework During the graduation check for the Master of Architecture degree candidates, it was verified that every graduating student had received a “B” or better in the following

Faculty in the technology and design courses collaborated closely to better match the information needs of courses that students take concurrently.

The Technology course sequence will be examined in greater detail for possible streamlining and better integration into the design experience.








COMPETENCIES:

Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles that inform the design of environmental systems, including acoustics, lighting and climate modification systems, and energy use. (Competency Derived From National Architecture Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria #18: Environmental Systems --- Understanding of the basic principles that inform the design of environmental systems, including acoustics, lighting and climate modification systems, and energy use.)

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to assess, select, and integrate structural systems,







completion of the construction technology components of the capstone studio project


Demonstrate that building technology skills meet or exceed the professional standards for an entry-level position.

Design 6.1o ARC 6358

Graduate Design 6.2






student will receive a “B” grade (or higher) on the construction technology components of the capstone studio project. Project components are evaluated and graded using the SOA Studio Rubric by a professional jury (including faculty members, and practicing professionals).

course: ARC 6624 New Technology of Buildings ARC 5662 Environmental Technology 4ARC 6358 Graduate Design 6.2

Graduate Capstone Project Every graduating student received a “B” grade (or higher) on the construction technology components of the capstone studio project. Project components were evaluated and graded using the SOA Studio Rubric by a professional jury (including faculty members, and practicing professionals).

Professional PortfolioA majority of participants in a professional jury (including faculty members and practicing professionals), using the SOA Portfolio Rubric, concluded that each graduating student’s understanding of construction technologies met or exceeded the professional standards for an entry-level position.












environmental systems, life-safety systems, building envelope systems, and building service systems into building design. (Competency Derived From National Architecture Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria #22: Building Systems Integration --- Ability to assess, select, and integrate structural systems, environmental systems, life-safety systems, building envelope systems, and building service systems into building design.)


Students will be asked questions like: “How well did the course and faculty help to develop your understanding of construction technologies?” and “How well did the course and faculty provide instruction regarding essential professional skills such as grading?”




students responding to a survey that includes questions like: “How well did the course and faculty help to develop your understanding of construction technologies?” and “How well did the course and faculty provide instruction regarding essential professional skills such as grading?” will evaluate the program’s

Indirect MeasureEmployer Interviews and Surveys Employer interviews concluded that graduates’ ability to examine and integrate architectural building technologies met or exceeded their expectations for new employees.





ability to prepare students’ understanding of construction technologies as above average or higher.

CONTENT - DESIGN STUDIO INFORMATION:Graduates will demonstrate the ability to utilize architectural design studio information to address an architectural problem.

COMPETENCIES:

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to apply basic organizational, spatial, structural, and constructional principles to the conception and development of interior and exterior spaces, building elements, and components. (Competency Derived From National Architecture Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria #5:



Graduate Design 6.1









Graduate Design 6.1







Direct MeasureCompetency Coursework During the graduation check for the Master of Architecture degree candidates, it was verified that every graduating student had received a “B” or better in the following courses:

ARC 5362 Architecture Design 2

ARC 6357 Graduate Design 6.1

ARC 6358 Graduate Design 6.2

ARC 5731 Architecture History 1

ARC 5732 Architecture History 2

ARC 5789 Modern Architecture History

Faculty continue to stress comprehensive design skills in all studio classes.

We will rely more heavily on digital resources to improve design competency

















Fundamental Design Skills --- Ability to apply basic organizational, spatial, structural, and constructional principles to the conception and development of interior and exterior spaces, building elements, and components.)

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to provide a coherent rationale for the programmatic and formal precedents employed in the conceptualization and development of architecture and urban design projects. (Competency Derived From National Architecture Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria #9: Use of Precedents --- Ability to provide a coherent rationale for the programmatic and


completion of the design studio components of the capstone studio project.


Demonstrate design skills meet or exceed the professional standards for an entry-level position.


Students will be asked questions like: “How well did the course and faculty help to develop your design studio skills?” and “How well did the course and faculty help to develop your ability to comprehensively design an outdoor environment?”


student will receive a “B” grade (or higher) on the design studio components of the capstone studio project. Project components are evaluated and graded using the SOA Studio Rubric by a professional jury (including faculty members, and practicing professionals).





Graduate Capstone ProjectDuring the graduation check for the Master of Architecture degree candidates, it was verified that every graduating student had received a “B” or better on the design studio components of the capstone studio project. Project components were evaluated and graded using the SOA Studio Rubric by a professional jury (including faculty members, and practicing professionals).

Professional Portfolio A majority of participants in a professional jury (including faculty members and practicing professionals), using the SOA Portfolio Rubric, concluded that each graduating student’s design skills meet or exceed the professional standards for an entry-level position.





formal precedents employed in the conceptualization and development of architecture and urban design projects.)

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to compare and select the appropriate research findings for an architectural solution.


students responding to a survey that includes questions like: “How well did the course and faculty help to develop your design studio skills?” and “How well did the course and faculty help to develop your ability to comprehensively design an outdoor environment?” will evaluate the program’s ability to prepare students’ design studio skills as above average or higher

Indirect MeasureGraduating Student – Exit Survey More than 70% of the students completing the exit survey indicated confidence that their design skills met or exceeded their expectations.

CONTENT KNOWLEDGE – RESEARCH:

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to plan and conduct a scholarly investigation into an architectural issue.

COMPETENCIES:Graduates will demonstrate the ability to plan and conduct a scholarly investigation into an architectural issue.

Graduates will demonstrate the



Theories of Intervention








Direct MeasureCompetency Coursework During the graduation check for the Master of Architecture degree candidates, it was verified that every graduating student had received a “B” or better in the following courses: ARC 5364 Architectural Design 4 ARC 5662 Environmental Technology 4ARC 5352 Advanced

The integration of research activities in the technologies courses has been expanded.

Faculty will review the technology course sequences to develop a more effective research focus in critical areas.
















ability to employ basic methods of data collection and analysis to inform all aspects of the programming and design process. (Competency Derived From National Architecture Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria #3)

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to explain and assess a selection of different topics, trends, and methodologies that constitute current research in architecture.

Planningo ARC 6910

Thesis/Master's Project Research








completion of the research skills components, where appropriate, of their master’s thesis.

Indirect Measure(s) Graduating Student – Exit

o ARC 6910 Thesis/Master's Project Research








student will receive a “B” grade (or higher) on the research skills components, where appropriate, of their master’s thesis. Thesis components will be evaluated and graded using the SOA Thesis Rubric by a committee of three faculty

Architectural Design 5.1ARC 5353 Advanced Architectural Design 5.2ARC 5910 Architectural ResearchARC 6217 Theories of InterventionARC 6245 Models of Inquiry ARC 6910 Thesis/Master's Project ResearchARC 6971 Thesis/Master's Project ARC 6974 Thesis/Master's Project Planning

Master’s Thesis Every graduating student received a “B” grade (or higher) on the research skills components, where appropriate, of their master’s thesis. Thesis components were evaluated and graded using the SOA Thesis Rubric by a committee of three faculty members.

Indirect MeasureEmployer interviews concluded that the program’s performance in preparing students’ research and analysis skills met or exceeded their expectations for entry-level

























Survey Students will be

asked questions like: “How well did the course and faculty help to develop your research skills?” and “How well did the course and faculty help to develop your ability to investigate and analyze an architectural problem?”

members.


A majority of graduating students responding to a survey that includes questions like: “How well did the course and faculty help to develop your research skills?” and “How well did the course and faculty help to develop your ability to investigate and analyze an architectural problem?” will evaluate the program’s ability to prepare students’ communication skills as above average or higher.

employees.

DIVERSITY AND CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES:Graduates will demonstrate the ability to compare and select appropriate culturally diverse architectural traditions and perspectives in their architectural research.

COMPETENCIES: Graduates will

demonstrate an awareness of the





o ARC 5731





o ARC 5731

Direct MeasuresCompetency Coursework During the graduation check for the Master of Architecture degree candidates, it was verified that every graduating student had received a “B” or better in the following courses: ARC 5206 Advanced Architectural Theory and Philosophy

We continue to monitor teaching assignments to assure that students are afforded the opportunity to learn from a broad cross-section of our faculty.

No further changes are anticipated at this time.












theories and methods of inquiry that seek to clarify the relationships between human behavior and the physical environment. (Competency Derived From National Architecture Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria #7)

Graduates will demonstrate an awareness of the diversity of needs, values, behavioral norms, and social and spatial patterns that characterize different cultures, and the implications of this diversity for the societal roles and responsibilities of architects. (Competency Derived From National Architecture Accrediting Board Student Performance Criteria #8)

Graduates will





completion of the cultural diversity components of the capstone studio project

Indirect Measure(s) Graduating Student – Statement of Purpose Essay

Successful completion of the student’s statement of purpose essay.


Students will be asked questions like: “How well did the course and faculty help to develop your understanding of cultural diversity within professional practice?” and “How





student will receive a “B” grade (or higher) on the cultural diversity components of the capstone studio project. Project components are evaluated and graded using the SOA Studio Rubric by a professional jury (including faculty members, and practicing professionals).

Indirect Measure(s) Graduating Student – Statement of Purpose Essay

A majority of faculty members, using an appropriate rubric, will evaluate each student’s statement of purpose essay and conclude that each student’s

ARC 6245 Models of InquiryARC 6357 Graduate Design 6.1

Graduate Capstone Project Every graduating student received a “B” grade (or higher) on the cultural diversity components of the capstone studio project. Project components were evaluated and graded using the SOA Studio Rubric by a professional jury (including faculty members, and practicing professionals).

Indirect MeasuresEmployer Interviews and Surveys Employer interviews concluded that graduates’ ability to integrate diversity and culture into design met or exceeded their expectations for new employees.







demonstrate the ability to compare and select appropriate culturally diverse architectural traditions and perspectives in their architectural studies. MARCH Professional Degree TrackOnly.

well did the course and faculty help to develop your ability to incorporate diverse perspectives into your planning and design?”

sensitivity to cultural diversity meets or exceeds the expected standards for a graduating student.


students responding to a survey that includes questions like: “How well did the course and faculty help to develop your understanding of cultural diversity within professional practice?” and “How well did the course and faculty help to develop your ability to incorporate diverse perspectives into your planning and design?” will evaluate the program’s ability to prepare students’ perspectives on cultural diversity as above average or higher.

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