FACULTY
HANNAH ROSE MENDOZA, MFA, IDEC, LEED AP
Assistant Professor
hrmendoz@uncg.edu
EDUCATION
| PhD coursework | Geography | 2006 - 2007 | West Virginia University |
| Comprehensive Areas: Space, Place, and Development; Critical Feminist Geography/Identity and the Near Environment. Proposed Dissertation Topic: Latinas and the University Environment |
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| MFA | Interior Design | 2000 - 2004 | Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida |
| Comprehensive Areas: History, Theory & Criticism, Museum Studies Thesis Topic: Blue: The History of a Color |
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| Special Program | Online Educator Training | Winter, 2004 | Socrates Facilitator Training, South University Online |
| B.A. | Art History | 1994-1998 | Rutgers University New Brunswick, New Jersey |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
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| Academic / Teaching | ||
| University of North Carolina, Greensboro Greensboro, NC |
Assistant Professor – Interior Architecture (2009 – present) |
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| Savannah College of Art & Design Savannah, GA |
Professor – Interior Design (2007 – 2009) Coordinator of Online Development for Interior Design Head of Decorative Arts Minor |
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| West Virginia University Morgantown, WV |
Assistant Professor - Interior Design (2005 - 2007) Faculty Associate in Women’s Studies |
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| The Art Institute Online Pittsburgh, PA |
Adjunct Interior Design Instructor (Spring 2005 – Winter 2006 | |
| Florida State University Tallahassee, FL |
Adjunct Interior Design Instructor (Spring 2005) | |
| Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA |
Adjunct Interior Design Instructor (Spring 2005) | |
| Industry | ||
| Third Eye Interiors | Residential Designer (December 2004 – present) | |
| Landmark Design | Design Assistant (June 2003 - December 2004) | |
| The Dickerson Gallery | Exhibit Designer (June 2002 – June 2003) | |
| EG Carpentry | Design Consultant (January 2000 – December 2004) | |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - ACADEMIC/TEACHING |
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| Courses Taught | Description | |
| Interior Design Studio III | Assistant Professor – University of North Carolina Greensboro. Fall 2010. Global Studio Project, design/build project that resulted in student trip to Ghana to participate in the building a primary school they designed and for which they raised funding. | |
| Environmental Design Research | Assistant Professor – University of North Carolina Greensboro, Spring 2010, 2011. Research methods and development of first three chapters of thesis. | |
| Seminar in Design | Assistant Professor – University of North Carolina Greensboro, Fall 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. Introduction to seminal literature in design history and theory. Introduction to philosophy and development of critical reading and writing skills. | |
| Environmental Design Studio III & IV | Assistant Professor – University of North Carolina Greensboro. Spring 2010, 2011, 2012. Writing intensive studio in which students develop skills for investigation, are introduced to core concepts in philosophy, cultural awareness, and critical reading. Design focus: fiber arts, flat pattern, textiles, and color. | |
| Decorative Arts: 19th & 20th Centuries | Professor – Savannah College of Art & Design, Interior Design Program, Spring 2009. Designed course and context within Decorative Arts program as head of Decorative Arts minor. | |
| Decorative Arts: 17th & 18th Centuries | Professor – Savannah College of Art & Design, Interior Design Program, Winter 2009. Designed course and context within Decorative Arts program as head of Decorative Arts minor. | |
| Decorative Arts: Antiquity through 16th Century | Professor – Savannah College of Art & Design, Interior Design Program, Fall 2008. Designed course and context within Decorative Arts program as head of Decorative Arts minor. | |
| Emerging Materials | Professor – Savannah College of Art & Design, Interior Design Program, online development. In conjunction with e-Learning, developed all course materials and content for online delivery in Spring of 2009. | |
| Contemporary Issues | Professor – Savannah College of Art & Design, Interior Design Program, Spring 2008, Winter 2009 and online development. Introduce students to contemporary issues in interior design as a platform for researching, writing, and designing their theses. In conjunction with e-Learning, developed all course materials and content for online delivery. | |
| Research Methods for Interior Design | Professor – Savannah College of Art & Design, Interior Design Program, Spring, 2008 and online development. Developed new course to introduce students in interior design to the research techniques necessary to complete their theses and evaluate current research relevant to interior design practice and theory. In conjunction with e-Learning, developed all course materials and content for online delivery. | |
| History of Interior Design | Professor – Savannah College of Art & Design, Interior Design Program, Fall 2007 - present. Introduce students to design history from ancient Egypt through contemporary with a focus on vocabulary building, understanding of larger design trends, and socio-cultural constitution of design. Integration into course of available built environment. In conjunction with e-Learning, developed all course materials and content for online delivery. | |
| Design Theory & Criticism | Professor – Savannah College of Art & Design, Interior Design Program, Fall 2007, Winter 2008. Focus on familiarization with and development of an in depth understanding of the development of design theory and criticism. Critical reading and research evaluation skills emphasized. | |
| Seminar: Design Philosophy | Professor – Savannah College of Art & Design, Interior Design Program, Fall 2007, 2008. Introduce students to interior design as an academic discipline and as a profession. Explore contemporary and historical issues that affect interior design, establish personal goals of achievement, and begin to develop a personal philosophy of design. | |
| Materials & Sources | Assistant Professor – West Virginia University, Interior Design Program, Spring 2007. Continuation of education regarding finishes, textiles, furniture, and equipment available for interior designers. Introduction to both current sources and a methodology for independent research. | |
| Space Planning | Assistant Professor – West Virginia University, Interior Design Program, Spring 2006 & 2007. Exploration of both the physical and social spatial requirements in design. Model building skills reinforced. Introduced new projects and learning activities. | |
| History of Interiors/Furniture I & II | Assistant Professor – West Virginia University, Interior Design Program, Spring 2006. Introduce students to design history from ancient Egypt through contemporary with a focus on vocabulary building and understanding of larger design trends. Developed visual library for course and internet hybrid. | |
| Interior Lighting for Designers | Assistant Professor – West Virginia University, Interior Design Program, Fall, 2005. Teaching lighting techniques and terminology to second year students in the Interior Design program. Introduced new projects focusing on design and development of luminaires. | |
| Residential Interior Design | Assistant Professor – West Virginia University, Interior Design Program, Fall, 2005, 2006. Introduced new projects to focus students on quality of space versus quantity of space. Introduced NKBA elements and design projects. Developed project for existing space and actual clients, required field measuring and drawing of existing plans. Required students to become familiar with PowerPoint and PhotoShop as presentation tools. Developed as hybrid internet and traditional course. | |
GRANTS AND FUNDING
2012
International Travel Fund – “Funds to Attend the 6th Annual Ethics, Evil and The State Conference in Prague, The Czech Republic.” One-time grant – total amount $700. Awarded.
2011
Oak Foundation – “Universal Design in Learning.” One-time grant – total amount $2,000. Awarded
Scholars Travel Fund – “Funds to Attend IDEC Annual Conference in Denver, CO.” One-time grant – total amount $500. Awarded.
American Society of Interior Designers Transform Grant – “Deployment of Educational Interiors in Areas of Crisis” with Jonathon Anderson and Tom Matyok. One-time grant – total amount $35,000. Not Awarded.
Total Funding Awarded: $2,500.00
2010
The Global Studio Project - $15,000 direct donations received
In kind donations totaling $42,000
Pepsi Refresh Challenge – “Reimagining Today’s Trash into Tomorrow’s Technologies.” Competition – total amount $250,000. Not Awarded.
HES Interdisciplinary Grant – “Funds for the Development of Potentially Portable Education Units for Areas in Crisis” with Jonathon Anderson, Tom Matyok, Cathryne Schmitz, and Leah Sobsey. One-time grant – total amount $10,000. Not Awarded.
Summer Excellence Grant – “Funds for The Global Studio Project Assessment.” One-time grant – total amount $5,000. Awarded.
New Faculty Research Grant – “Funds for Research on Design and Security in Guadalajara.” One-time grant – total amount $5,000. Awarded.
Total Funding Awarded: $10,000.00
2009
International Travel Fellowship – “Funds for travel to Australia to Present at the IDEA Symposium.” One-time grant – total amount $500. Awarded
2008
Presidential Fellowship – “Funds for web development of the WikiD.” One time grant – total amount $5,000. Awarded.
2006
Eberly College Graduate Student Travel Grant – “Travel to London to Present at the Royal Geographical Society.” One-time grant – total amount $600. Awarded.
Anderson Faculty Enrichment Fund – “Curriculum Coordination between WVU and NABA.” One-time grant – total amount $1,000. Awarded.
Daniel C. & Elizabeth D. Brown Faculty Development Grant – “Travel to London to Present at the Royal Geographical Society.” One-time grant – total amount $2,000. Awarded.
F. Waldo Craig New Faculty Fund – “Purchase of Teaching Materials.” One-time grant – total amount $960.46. Awarded.
Faculty International Travel Grant – “Curriculum Coordination in Milan.” One-time grant – total amount $1,000. Awarded.
Faculty Development Grant – “Curriculum Coordination in Milan.” One-time grant – total amount $500. Awarded
Faculty Travel Grant – “Travel to Arizona to Present at IDEC International Conference.” One-time grant – total amount $500. Awarded.
Carol Price-Shanis Grant – “Furthering the Education of Interior Design Educators.” One-time grant – total amount $3,000. Not Awarded.
General Curriculum Development Grant - “Assignment of History of Furniture/Interiors 230 to a General Education Course”. One-time grant – total amount $1,500. Awarded.
Total Funding Awarded: $8,060.46
2005
Principal Investigator – “Latinas in Appalachian University Environments: Creating a Reflection of Self”. Three-year Hatch Grant from the U.S.D.A. Total budget approximately $90,000.
Total Funding Awarded: $70,853.00
PUBLICATIONS
Mendoza, H.R. & Matyok, T. (in press). Designing Student Citizenship. International Journal of Art and Design Education.
ISI Journal Citation Reports® Ranking: 2010: Education & Educational Research: 155/177
Impact Factor: 0.189
Mendoza, H.R. (in press). Civil Disobedience as Design Pedagogy: Beyond Good and the Absence of Bad. Thresholds.
Acceptance Rate: 16%
Matyok, T., Mendoza, H.R. (in press). Organic Engagement of Students in Globalized Education. Voice of Teachers.
Mendoza, H. R., & Dudzik, M. R. (in press for 2012). A State of Insecurity: Interior Responses to Urban Paranoia in Sao Paulo Brazil. In T. Poldma (Ed.), Meanings of Design: Social, Cultural and Philosophical Essays about People, Spaces and Interior Environments. New York, NY: Fairchild Publications.
Mendoza, H. R., & Matyok, T. (in press for 2012). We Are Not Alone: When the Number of Exceptions to a Rule Exceeds its Usefulness as a Construct, it is Time for a Change. In Meanings of Design: Social, Cultural and Philosophical Essays about People, Spaces and Interior Environments. New York, NY: Fairchild.
Matyok, T., Mendoza, H.R., Schmitz, C. & Sloan, L. (2010). The Role of Collaboration in Preparing Graduates for Global Citizenship. Proceedings for the 3rd Annual International Conference on Education Research Innovation. (Refereed publication).
Mendoza, H. R., & Dudzik, M. (2010). The Psychology of Space in a Culture of Fear: A Photographic Unmasking of Residential Interiors in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (M. Taylor, Ed.) Proceedings of the 5th Annual IDEA Symposium. (Refereed publication).
Mendoza, H. R. (2009). The WikiD: An Alternative Approach to the Body of Knowledge. Journal of Interior Design, 34(2), 1 - 19.
Bernasconi, C., Yoo, J., MacDonald, N.M., & Mendoza, H.R. (2008). Culture and design: Integrating a cross-cultural and interdisciplinary experience into the design curricula. Design Principles & Practices: An International Journal, 2(2), 161-172.
Mendoza, H.R., Bernasconi, C. & MacDonald, N.M. (2007). Creating New Identities in Design Education. International Journal of Art & Design Education, 26(3), 308 – 313.
Bernasconi, C., Mendoza, H.R., Yoo, J.J. & MacDonald, N.M. (2007). Integrating cross-cultural and interdisciplinary education in the design fields: The interdisciplinary design education assessment Project. In Conference Proceedings of the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture Annual Meeting. State College, PA: Pennsylvania State University.
Invited
Zollinger, S., Jones, L., & Mendoza, H. R. (2008). Essays and Inspirations: Achieving Tenure and Maintaining Life Balance. In J. Pable & K. Ankerson (Eds.), Interior Design: Practical Strategies for Teaching and Learning. New York: Fairchild Publications.
Conference Proceedings
Mendoza, H.R. (2006). Design + Cultural Resource Management: A model for creating new identities. 22nd National Conference on the Beginning Design Student Conference Proceedings. Ames, IA: Iowa State University Press.
Works in Progress
Mendoza, H.R. & Matyok, T. (under review). Liquid Knowing and the Academic Discipline. Design Philosophy Papers.
Mendoza, H.R. & Dudzik, M.R. (final editing before submission). Fear from the Inside: An Analysis of Residential Interiors in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Preparing for submission to the journal Home Spaces.
Mendoza, H.R. (in progress). Understanding Our Discipline: An Analysis of the Journal of Interior Design 1975 – 2010. Preparing for submission to the Journal of Interior Design.
Mendoza, H.R. (in progress). Examining Interiority: What is Inside Interior Design?. Preparing for Interiors: Design, Architecture, and Culture.
Mendoza, H.R. (in progress). Uncovering a Myth: The Psychophysiological Effects of Color.
PRESENTATIONS, GUEST LECTURES, AND WORKSHOPS
International, National, and Regional Refereed Presentations
Mendoza, H.R. & Matyok, T. (2012). The Silence Regime: Disappearing Public Space and Disappeared Democracy. The 6th International Conference on Evil, Ethics, and the State. Prague, The Czech Republic.
Mendoza, H.R. (2011). Femine Concerns. IDEC South Regional Conference. Statesboro, GA. [creative scholarship]. 30% Acceptance Rate.
Mendoza, H.R., Matyok, T., & Will, A.K. [grad] (2011). The Global Studio and World Peace Scholars. IDEC South Regional Conference. Statesboro, GA.
Mendoza, H.R., & Matyok, T. (2011). Liquid Design: (Re)Constructing the Architecture of Disciplinarity. Annual Conference of the International Association for Research in Architecture. Lisbon, Portugal.
Mendoza, H.R. & Dudzik, M.R. (2011). Expressions and Creations of Fear in Interior Architecture. Annual Conference of the International Association for Research in Architecture. Lisbon, Portugal.
Mendoza, H.R. & Will, A.K. [undergrad] (2011). The Global Studio Project: Student Led International Collaborative Service Learning. European Society for Systematic Innovation in Education. Leuven, Belgium.
Mendoza, H.R. (2011). An Analysis of the Authorship and Impacts of the JID, 1975 – 2010. IDEC National Conference. Denver, CO.
Matyok, T., Mendoza, H.R., Schmitz, C., & Sloan, L. (2010). The Role of Collaboration in Preparing Graduates for Global Citizenship. International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation. Madrid, Spain.
Mendoza, H.R. (2010). An Analysis of Authorship & Impact of the JID, 1975 – 2010. IDEC South Region Conference. High Point, NC.
Mendoza, H.R., & Dudzik, M.R. (2010). The Psychology of Space in a Culture of Fear: A Photographic Unmasking of Residential Space in Sao Paulo, Brazil. IDEC National Conference. Atlanta, GA.
Woodcock, M., & Mendoza, H.R. (2010). The Wiki in Design: An Alternative Approach to the Body of Knowledge. 26th National Conference for the Beginning Design Student. Charlotte, NC. [poster]
Mendoza, H.R., & Dudzik, M.R. (2010). The Psychology of Space in a Culture of Fear: A Photographic Unmasking of Residential Space in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Interior Design/Interior Architecture Educators’ Association. Brisbane, Australia.
Mendoza, H.R. (2009). Design is Not an Apple. IDEC South Regional Conference. Raleigh, NC.
Anderson, J.R., & Mendoza, H.R. (2009). The Creative Human Intelligence Project (CHIP). IDEC South Regional Conference: Raleigh, NC. [creative scholarship]
Mendoza, H.R., Keohane, A. [grad], & Menrath, J.[grad] (2009). Beyond the Minimum: Student Led Integration of the Principles of Social Justice into Studio. ART&DESIGN for Social Justice Symposium: Tallahassee, FL. [panel]
Mendoza, H.R., & Dudzik, M.R. (2009). Separating Desire from Desperation: Parallel Existences in Sao Paulo, Brazil. ART&DESIGN for Social Justice Symposium: Tallahassee, FL.
Mendoza, H.R. (2008). Qualitative, Quantitative, and Creative: The Third Methodology. IDEC South Regional Conference: Auburn, AL.
Mendoza, H.R. (2008). Opening the Border to Interior Design Knowledge and Knowing. IDEC South Regional Conference: Auburn, AL.
Mendoza, H.R. (2008). Crafting Design Knowledges: A Wiki Approach. The International Design History Society Conference: Cornwall, UK.
Mendoza, H.R. (2008). The WikiBoK: An Alternative Approach to the Body of Knowledge. IDEC National Conference: Montreal, Canada.
Mendoza, H.R., Bernasconi, C., Yoo, J., & MacDonald, N. (2008). International Intersections: An Interdisciplinary Design Education Model. IDEC National Conference: Montreal, Canada.
Bernasconi, C., Yoo, J., MacDonald, N., & Mendoza, H.R. (2008). Culture and Design: Integrating a Cross-Cultural and Interdisciplinary Experience into the West Virginia University Design Curricula. 2nd International Conference on Design Principles and Practices: University of Miami, FL.
MacDonald, N., Mendoza, H.R., Bernasconi, C., & Yoo, J. (2007). Building Intersections in Design Education. International Textiles and Apparel Association: Los Angeles, CA. [Winner: Best Paper, Professional Category]
Bernasconi, C., Mendoza, H.R., & MacDonald, N. (2007). Integrating Cross-Cultural and Interdisciplinary Education in the Design Fields: The Interdisciplinary Design Education Assessment Project. Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture: Penn State University, PA.
Hash, K. & Mendoza, H.R. (2007). Designing for Dementia. Summer Institute on Aging: Morgantown, WV.
Mendoza, H.R. (2006). Using Feminist Geography to Create a WikiBoK. Southeaster Division of the American Association of Geographers: Morgantown, WV.
Mendoza, H.R., Bernasconi, C. & MacDonald, N. (2006). Creating New Identities in Design Education. Interior Design Educators Council, South Regional Conference: Greensboro, NC.
Mendoza, H.R. (2006). Creating Home: A participatory approach to understanding gender and adaptation. Royal Geographical Society | Institute of British Geographers Annual Conference: London, England.
Jacob, J. & Mendoza, H.R. (2006). Alternative Gendered Persons and Public Spaces: An action research approach. Royal Geographical Society | Institute of British Geographers Annual Conference: London, England.
Mendoza, H.R. (2006). Design + Cultural Resource Management: A model for creating new identities. 22nd National Conference for the Beginning Design Student: Ames, IA.
Mendoza, H.R. (2006). An Annotated Bibliography 1988 – present: Psychophysiological Effects of Color. Interior Design Educators Council International Conference: Scottsdale, AZ.
Beacham, C., McFall, B., Park-Gates, S. & Mendoza, H.R. (2005). Supporting the Interior Design Educator: IDEC’s role in our lives. Interior Design Educators Council South Regional Conference: Tallahassee, FL.
| Invited Presentations | |||
| The Abandonment by the State of Social and Civic Obligations and the impacts on Higher Education | NC Defend Education Conference | Greensboro, UNCG | March 2012 |
| Interior Design and Geography: Interior Spaces as a Scale of Study | Spring Speaker’s Series: Geography Colloquium | Greensboro, UNCG | January 2011 |
| Building Hope, Building Schools: A Primary School Story in Ghana | Pilot Elementary, Guilford County School System | Greensboro, NC | September & November, 2010 |
| Building Hope, Building Schools: A Primary School Story in Ghana | Southern Guilford Middle School, Guilford County School System | Greensboro, NC | October, 2010 |
| Building Hope: The Global Studio Project | Alamance County Family and Consumer Science Association | Burlington, NC | September, 2010 |
| Other Activities | |||
| The Global Studio Project Director |
University of North Carolina Greensboro | Greensboro, NC Tema, Ghana |
June 2010 - present |
| Interiors: Design, Architecture and Culture Book Reviews Editor |
Modern Interiors Research Council – Berg Publications | London, UK | September 2009 - present |
| Art & Design for Social Justice Symposium Paper Reviewer |
Florida State University Department of Interior Design | Electronic | October 2009, October 2010 |
| South Regional Conference Paper Reviewer |
Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture | Electronic | June 2009 |
| The WikiD Editor and Project Manager |
Wiki for Design: Body of Knowledge System | Electronic | 2008 - present |
| E-Record Editor |
Interior Design Educator’s Council | Electronic | 2006 - 2010 |
| SINAES Accreditation Site Visitor |
Sistema Nacional de Acreditación de la Educación Superior (National Accrediting System for Higher Education) |
San José, Costa Rica | February 2008 - present |
| Geographies of Knowledge Session Chair |
Southeastern Division of the American Association of Geographers | Morgantown, WV | November, 2006 |
| The Challenges to the Creation of a Transnational European Space along the Polish/German Border: A Case Study of the Euro-Cities of Slubice and Frankfurt-Oder By Michelle Brym Discussant |
Southeastern Division of the American Association of Geographers | Morgantown, WV | November, 2006 |
| South Regional Conference Reviewer |
Interior Design Educator’s Council | Electronic | September, 2006 |
| Midwest Regional Conference Reviewer |
Interior Design Educator’s Council | Electronic | August, 2006 |
| IDEC Student Design Competition Judge |
Interior Design Educator’s Council | Morgantown, WV | February 2006 |
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
2012 Interior Design Educators Council Community Service Award – in recognition of The Global Studio
Project. Selected from a pool of over 800 individuals.
2010 Interior Design Educators Council Service Award Recipient
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
| Professional Grant Writing Workshop | NC State University | April 11 – 13, 2012 |
| LEED Accredited Professional | United States Green Building Council | December 2008 |
THESIS COMMITTEES
| In progress | Laura McGimsey | Chair, Spring 2012 |
| In progress | Felicia Dean | Spring 2012 |
| In progress | Karyn Reilly | Spring 2012 |
| The Value of a Rehabilitate Neighborhood School in Edenton, NC: A Quantitative and Qualitative Inquiry | Lauren Shepulski | Spring 2011 |
| Engage: Experiencing Social Connections Through Serving Vessels | Kimberlie Wade | Spring 2011 |
| Utilizing Digital Fabrication Technologies to Model Human Intelligences in Design | Jonathon Anderson | Topic Consultant, Spring 2010 |
| Historic Tax Incentives and Disaster Relief: A Case Study on Post-Katrina New Orleans |
Joy Williams | Thesis Editor, Fall 2010 |
| A Cross-Cultural Comparison for the Development of Model Housing Units in the United States Responsive to Multi-generational Households | Eun Jung Lee | Thesis Editor, Spring 2008 |
| Exploring Poetry in Space: A Creative Approach to the Creation of Entrance for a Community Center in Atlanta | Cheryl Watson | Committee Chair, Spring 2009 |
| Designing for Youth: A Socially Responsible Recreational Center for Teenagers | Laura K. Merrill | Thesis Editor, Spring 2009 |
| Creating a Learning Environment for Healthy Eating Habits: Disney Addresses Obesity and Entertainment | Lisa Kirschman | Thesis Editor, Spring 2009 |
| Deconstructed Spaces for Reconstructing Social Interaction: A Museum of Animated American Films | Zhengzhong Xiao | Thesis Editor, Spring 2009 |
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
| Faculty Search Committee, IAR | UNCG | 2009 - 2010 |
| Advisory Board, Center for New North Carolinians | UNCG | January 2010 - present |
| IAR Graduate Committee | UNCG | September 2009 - present |
| HES Sustainability Task Force | UNCG | September 2009 – October 2010 |
| Communications Committee | IDEC | December 2008 - present |
| Creative Endeavors Task Force | IDEC | November 2006 - present |
ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATIONS
| American Association of University Professors | 2011 - present |
| Institute for Figuring | 2010 - present |
| International Interior Design Association | 2006 – 2008, 2010 – present |
| Interior Design Education Council – Professional Member | 2003 – present |
