Faculty, Staff, Students, Alumni
The faculty of the School of Architecture is a group representing diverse places of origin, educational experiences, professional practice accomplishments, and specialties. This diversity of background, point of view, and experience exemplifies the many roles and opportunities that are possible in a culturally responsible global practice.
The faculty is inspired by and responsible to the tripartite mission of the University of Arizona: teaching, research/practice, and community service. As a consequence, many faculty members integrate their teaching with hands-on work via community-based design/build projects and many have received awards for their professional practice. A particular emphasis on the laboratory, empirical twin to the design studio, facilitates a practical and experimental pedagogy.
The part-time faculty is composed primarily of practicing professionals, many of whom are alumni of the College. Their teaching responsibilities include studio instruction, specialized courses, guest lectures, and guest reviews of student work. Other local architects help to introduce students to the diversity of work experiences available to them after graduation by opening their offices and construction sites to student field visits, as well as by hosting student interns.
In the core architectural studios, the teacher-student ratio is typically 1:12, permitting close working relationships and extensive advising. In addition, each student is assigned a Faculty Mentor.
