College of Architecture, Art, and Design 2012-2013 Faculty Handbook

CAAD Faculty Handbook • 2012-2013 • Page 1 of 26

College of Architecture, Art, and Design 2012-2013 Faculty Handbook Table of Contents I. General Information A. History of the CAAD B. Mission Statement II. Administrative Organization A. College Administration

B. Advisory Councils C. Academic and Research Centers D. Committees E. Organizational Chart III. Academic Organization A. Undergraduate Programs

1. School of Architecture 2. Department of Art 3. Building Construction Science Program 4. Interior Design Program

B. Graduate Program IV. The Faculty A. Criteria for Promotion and Tenure B. Faculty Development C. Funding Opportunities

1. Internal Grant Programs 2. Outside Employment

D. Policies and Procedures 1. Advising 2. Course Syllabi 3. Web Site 4. Travel Budget 5. Travel Forms 6. Procurement Card 7. Hazardous Waste 8. Inventory 9. Maintenance and Repairs 10. Shipping 11. Reminders: Hodgepodge

V. The Students A. Organizations

1. Dean’s Council: Student and Faculty Deans Council 2. Tau Sigma Delta 3. President’s and Deans Scholars 4. Phi Kappa Phi 5. American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) 6. National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) 7. American Society of Interior Designers, Student Chapter (ASID) 8. American Institute of Graphic Arts, Student Chapter (AIGA)


9. Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) B. Support Services C. Field Trips

1. Department of Art 2. Interior Design Program 3. School of Architecture 4. College of Architecture, Art, and Design 5. Building Construction Science Field Trips

D. Study Abroad E. Maymester F. Cooperative Education Program G. Career Day H. Shackouls Honors College I. University Scholarships J. Departmental Scholarships

VI. Events A. Lecture Series B. Exhibits C. Arts in Giles Hall D. Friday Forum E. Summer Design Discovery F. Recognition Day

VII. Facilities

A. Bob and Kathy Luke Library / Jackson Library B. Galleries C. Shops D. Lighting Studio E. Plotter Lab - Giles

VIII. Appendix

A. Faculty Directory B. Staff Directory C. P & T Documents D. Travel E. ‘I’ Grades F. Academic Honesty G. Grade Appeal Process H. MSU Exam Policy I. Students with Disabilities J. Hiring Procedures K. Food Purchase Form L. CAAD Faculty Website Instructions


I. General Information A. History of the College of Architecture, Art, and Design In 2004, MSU acknowledged the synergy associated with combining like-minded disciplines and created the College of Architecture, Art, and Design. The essential quality these disciplines share is an inquiry into “making” represented by the pedagogy, tools, resources, knowledge, and publicness required of designing and making. These determinants of “making” become common ground for teaching, research, and public service. Multi-layered realms of materials exploration, environmental design, and sustainability form the basis of “making”, and are currently areas of accomplishment and interest across our disciplines. Art, design, and construction connect humankind to the world. CAAD has enormous potential and responsibility to advance art, design, and building, at the university, in the State of Mississippi, and across the nation. The College supports a broad range of public exhibitions, lectures, scholarship, and service activities in art, design, and building, and establishes a national reputation for excellence through the public dissemination of our work. CAAD has been a significant resource for the University and the regional community. In a college that concentrates on the process of making, all four units have benefited from combined resources, synergistic research and focus areas, and cross-discipline projects. The newest addition to the College is the Building Construction Science Program (BCS) approved by the IHL Board in 2006. The Program offers a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction Science. The Program will apply for initial accreditation from the American Council for Construction Education after the graduation of the first class in 2011. The program currently has approximately 88 students and five faculty members. The Interior Design Program offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design. Five faculty members lead a program accredited by the Council of Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and serve a student population of approximately 120. The Department of Art offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with concentrations in Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Graphic Design, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture. The program, accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), serves approximately 340 students and is led by twenty-eight faculty members. The School of Architecture offers a five-year Bachelor of Architecture degree. Twenty-one faculty members serve approximately 240 undergraduate students. The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) accredits the undergraduate program. B. Mission Statement “The College of Making Things” + CAAD’S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND ENGAGE STUDENTS AND FACULTY IN CONCEPTUALIZATION, CRAFT, MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY, HISTORY & THEORY, AESTHETICS, MANAGEMENT, AND ETHICAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH MAKING ARTIFACTS IN THE WORLD. “Design-Based Learning” + LEARNING OCCURS WITHIN A STUDIO CONTEXT CONSISTING OF A RIGOROUS METHODOLOGY INVOLVING PROCESS, CRITIQUE, ITERATION, PRODUCTION AND REPRESENTATION.


“Critical + Ethical Thinking” + THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS AS THE BASIS FOR INNOVATION ENABLES STUDENTS TO FORM INDIVIDUAL PHILOSOPHIES THAT UPHOLD THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF ARCHITECTURE, ART, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION. II. Administrative Organization A. Administrative Personnel CAAD The College administration consists of a Dean and Associate Dean, who serves as the Director of Research and Academic Affairs; Head of the Department of Art; Director of the School of Architecture; Director of the Interior Design Program; and Director of the Building Construction Science Program. There is also a Director of the Fifth Year Architecture Program in Jackson and Directors of the five research centers: Carl Small Town Center (CSTC), Gulf Coast Community Design Studio (GCCDS), Educational Design Institute (EDI), Design Research and Informatics Laboratory (DRIL), and the Jackson community Design Center (JCDC). The Dean has overall responsibilities for the College, reports directly to the University Provost, and represents the College on the Dean's Council of the Provost's office. The Dean represents the College with the central administration and is responsible for fiscal matters, long-range planning, external fund-raising, and oversight of annual faculty evaluations and salary adjustments. The Dean works closely with the Associate Dean, unit heads, and center directors. The Associate Dean oversees the research agenda of the College and has responsibility for coordination of the research centers; faculty advocacy; library; information technology co-ordination and integration within the College; enrichment programs; and special projects. The Dean and Associate Dean work together with the faculty to develop strategies for the College’s on-going activities and future plans. Staff The College has an outstanding, hardworking, and dedicated staff. Staff members devote 100% of their time to administrative responsibilities. Positions and responsibilities are as follows: CAAD Administrative Assistant to the Dean: Jane Lewis Assists the Dean in his duties, Overall manager of the administrative staff activities in the Dean’s

Office. Business Manager II: Darlene Gardner Oversees all financial policies and procedures for the College. Communications Specialist: Christie McNeal Plans, coordinates, and oversees communications projects, events and publications for the

College. Director of Development: Nathan Moore Fundraising, prospect cultivation, stewardship, and gift planning for the College. College Business Manager: Darlene Gardner Overall fiscal responsibility for the College, fiscal

procedures, internal controls, and budget reconciliation. Shop Technician: Myron Johnson Responsible for the Giles shop; serves building, faculty, and student needs for construction;

College facilities oversight. ARCHITECTURE Office Associate Architecture: Phyllis Davis-Webber


Public relations, coordination of student field trips, inventory, fiscal data entry, and Design Discovery.

Academic Records Assistant Architecture: Pandora Prater Assistant to the Director, in charge of student records and admissions/recruiting correspondence

and records. Administrative Assistant Architecture Jackson Program: Janine Davis Assists the Director of 5th Year Program in his duties, public relations, facilities management of

509 Building, 5th Year student field trips, inventory, fiscal and hiring processing. Coordinator (Giles Plotter Room): Emily Parsons Manages the plotter room, work with faculty/staff, purchase commodities, maintain equipment and

software, and work with recruiting. ART Administrative Assistant to the Head of Department of Art: Christina Vanderberg Assists the Department Head in her duties, budget responsibilities, travel, hiring processing. Academic Records Assistant Art: Caroline Cooper In charge of student records and admissions/recruiting correspondence and records. INTERIOR DESIGN Administrative Assistant to the Director of Interior Design Program: Amy Massey Assists the Director in her duties, fiscal processing, travel, and student records. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SCIENCE Office Associate to the Director of BCS Program: Laura Mitchell Assists the Director in his duties, fiscal processing, travel, and student records. Research Centers Project Coordinator DRIL: Sarah Pittman Marketing, manages networks and printing/plotting for DRIL, oversees projects within the DRIL. Office Associate Carl Small Town Center: Tracy Quinn Assistant to the CSTC director and assistant director, fiscal processing, travel, and student worker paperwork.


B. Organizational Chart


C. Advisory Councils There are seven advisory councils operating within the college: a) the four academic programs, b) the research center -- the Carl Small Town Center, and c) two Student and Faculty Deans councils. Each academic program and research center council serves as a liaison body between the School, Department, or Program and their associated professions, supporting industries, and the public. All serve as vocal and candid resources of knowledge and ideas relative to a wide range of issues affecting students and constituents. The Councils provide advice and recommendations concerning the fulfillment of a unit’s mission of instruction, creative activity/research, and service. Additionally, they serve as an advocate for the particular unit or group informing the public about the programs, goals, and accomplishments. Each council also works with the Dean, Unit Head, and the Director of Development to raise private funds. The Councils generally consist of between 15 and 20 members and meet two or three times each year. The Student and Faculty Deans Councils are comprised of respectively student and faculty representatives from each of the four academic units. Similar to the academic and research advisory councils, the purpose is to enhance communication between students or faculty and the College administration. The members advise the Dean and Associate Dean on immediate issues or long term strategies for the college and particular academic units. The University also has several advisory councils for research and graduate programs that have members from the Dean’s Office. D. Academic and Research Centers: David C. Lewis, PhD ⏐ Associate Dean Research and scholarship within the College of Architecture, Art, and Design combines aspects of both science and art, and is, therefore, more than either basic research or creative expression. The research/service foci aim to improve the quality of life and range from the development of new materials, building components, and signage that make buildings more efficient, safer, less expensive, and more durable to the design of prototypical communities that are environmentally sensitive, energy efficient, and economically viable. The scholarship/creative endeavors include theoretical and historical explorations, graphic and web designs, and a full range of fine arts. The research centers/studios of the College include the Carl Small Town Center (CSTC), the Gulf Coast Community Design Studio (GCCDS), and the Design Research and Informatics Lab (DRIL). The Carl Small Town Center (CSTC): John Poros, AIA ⏐ Director Established in 1979, the Carl Small Town Center seeks to initiate theoretical and applied research, and to serve as a national focus for the collection, storage, dissemination, and application of information pertinent to issues of special interest in small towns. Activities include graphic and photographic documentation, and computer imaging of the small-town scene. The CSTC has participated in design case studies, environmental impact studies, and economic and marketing analyses. It provides research and service assistance to towns through the redevelopment of downtowns and the implementation of other comparable community improvement initiatives. Assistance projects include community design and improvement, economic diversification, town planning, conservation of architectural and historic resources, affordable housing design and technology, and other activities that affect quality of life in the community. The Gulf Coast Community Design Studio (GCCDS): David Perkes, AIA. ⏐ Director The Gulf Coast Community Design Studio provides architectural design and planning services, and leadership to Mississippi Gulf Coast communities affected by Hurricane Katrina. The GCCDS represented MSU as one of seven national universities awarded a University Rebuilding America Partnership Grant (URAP) from HUD and has become a familiar partner in the Biloxi community


working with non-profit organizations to rebuild affordable housing. The GCCDS, in partnership with the East Biloxi Coordination and Relief Center, has assisted in the repair of hundreds of existing houses and the construction of over fifty new houses, most of which are elevated. In addition to producing a community action plan for East Biloxi, the GCCDS is partnering with the Hancock County Housing Resource Center to provide housing advice, financial information, and design assistance. Design Research and Informatics Lab (DRIL): David C. Lewis, PhD ⏐ Director The mission of the MSU - CAAD - Design Research & Informatics Lab (DRIL) is to facilitate the furtherance of the body of knowledge in the field of architecture and related fields for the student, academy, practitioner, and society; and to identify problems which are addressed through focused education and research in the following emphasis areas: Computer Visualization, Interaction Design, Product Design, Information Technology, Digital Design, and CADCAM. The specific goals are: to advance the art and science of designing and erecting buildings; to engage in collaborative research within CAAD with research centers at MSU, the architectural / design profession(s), and related industries; and to advance of computer graphics and digital imaging. Other research activities within the College of Architecture, Art, and Design focus on graphic design, humanities, pedagogy, creative inquiries, and technology. Graphic Design addresses issues dealing with identity and branding while research in the humanities and pedagogy addresses issues dealing with methodologies for programming, planning and design, anthropometric modeling and evaluation, architecture theory and history research, visual imagery and its impact, and post-occupancy evaluation of buildings by their users. Technology studies include technological evaluation of building materials and methods, energy design evaluation, solar energy equipment, construction, and testing. E. Committees Each fall the University Standing Committees listing is published on the university website (http://www.ur.msstate.edu/standing2/). It lists appointments of faculty, staff, and students to the university's system of over 70 standing committees. Committee appointments, which begin in August, typically are for terms of not more than three years, although successive appointments may be made. If you are interested in a particular committee, please nominate yourself when there is an opening. Self-nomination is how many of our committee memberships are filled. The website displays the year in which an individual's appointment to a particular committee expires. Individuals whose university titles are given in lieu of an expiration date serve on that committee by virtue of their position or special expertise, and are appointed for indefinite terms. CAAD membership on MSU Committees Academic Deans Council: Jim West, Dean Academic Department Heads Executive Committee: Lydia Thompson, Art 3-Year Term (2013) Academic Review Board: Jamie Runnells, Art 2-Year Term (2013) and Jane Britt Greenwood, Architecture 2-Year Alternate (2014) Associate Deans Council: David Lewis, Associate Dean Associate Deans for Research Committee: David Lewis, CAAD Committee on Courses and Curricula: Angi Bourgeois, Art, 3-Year Term (2013) and Amy Crumpton, ID, 3-Year Term (2013)


Community Engagement Committee: Lydia C. Thompson, Art, 3-Year Term (2014) and Alexis Gregory, Architecture, 3-Year Term (2013) Distance Learning Advisory Council: Ben Harvey, Art ECO (Environmental Collaborative Office): Michael Berk, Architecture Faculty Research Advisory Committee: John Poros, Architecture Faculty Senate: Jeffrey Haupt, Art 3-Year Term (2014) and Michael Berk, Architecture 3-Year Term (2013) Galleries and Museums Committee: Robert Ring, Art Graduate Council: David Lewis, Associate Dean, 3-Year Term (2014) Grievance Panel: Soon Ee Ngoh, Art 2-Year Term (2013), Greg Watson, Architecture 2-Year Term (2014), and Beth Miller, Interior Design 2-Year Alternate (2013) Honor Code Council: Jeffrey Haupt, Art and David Lewis, Associate Dean Institutional Effectiveness Committee: Angi Bourgeois, Art, 5-Year Term (2014) Instructional Improvement Committee: Robert Long, Art 3-Year Term (2014) Instructional Technology Advisory Committee: Amy Crumpton, Interior Design (2012) International Studies and Programs Committee: David Lewis, CAAD, 3-Year Term (2014) Library Committee: Peter Bain, Art, 3-Year Term (2014) Master Plan Development and Advisory Committee: Jim West, Dean Performing Arts Committee: Ben Harvey, Art, (2013) President’s Commission on the Status of Minorities: Soon Ee Ngoh, Art (2013) President’s Committee on Planning: Jim West, Dean Promotion and Tenure Committee: Jeffrey Haupt, Art 3-Year Term (2014) Scholarship Committee: Jim West, Dean Symbols, Trademarks, and Licensing Committee: Angi Bourgeois, Art, (2014) Teaching Evaluation Committee: Soon Ee Ngoh, Art (2012) Undergraduate Admissions Policy Committee: Angi Bourgeois, Art, Ex-Officio and David Lewis, CAAD, (2014)


College of Architecture, Art, and Design Committees CAAD Faculty Advisory Council: Hans Herrmann, Architecture Jassen Callender, Architecture Critz Campbell, Art Jamie Mixon, Art Chris Monson, Building Construction Science Michele Herrmann, Building Construction Science Lyndsay Miller, Interior Design Robin Carroll, Interior Design CAAD Promotion + Tenure: , (Chair) Rachel McCann, Professor (Arch), 3-Year Term-2012 Jamie Mixon, Professor (Art), 3-Year Term-2012 Linda Seckinger, Professor (Art for Art or Arch), 2-Year Term-2011 John Poros, Associate Professor (Member, 2-Year Term-2011 Soon Ee Ngoh, Assoc. Prof. (Art), 3-Yr Term-2010 CAAD Curriculum: Amy Crumpton (ID), Chair Jassen Callender Chris Monson Soon Ee Ngoh CAAD Recruitment / Retention / Diversity Robin Carroll, Chair Peter Bain Alex Bostic Jonathan Cumberland Jude Landry Dominic Lippillo

Emily Parsons Suzanne Powney Linda Seckinger CAAD Research / Creative Art: John Poros, Chair Jassen Callender Frances Hsu Robert Long Soon Ee Ngoh Will Riehm Jamie Runnells Andrew Tripp CAAD Communication Committee w/n-w/o Ben Harvey, Chair Chad Anderson Brent Funderburk Alexis Gregory Rachel McCann Lyndsey Miller Robert Ring Justin Taylor CAAD Collaboration of Courses / Co-Curricular Activities Committee Chris Monson, Chair Angi Bourgeois Critz Campbell Amy Crumpton Marita Gootee Jeffrey Haupt Hans Herrmann Tim McCourt

C. Undergraduate Programs Architecture: History The profession of architecture offers students the opportunity to participate in improving the physical world, solving problems of our society, and giving form to the needs of modern culture. To meet these demands requires a highly trained profession composed of sensitive, dedicated men and women. The School of Architecture is the educational foundation of the profession in the State of Mississippi and provides for the development of the individual skills and understanding to prepare the student for his or her role in the practice of architecture.


Established in 1973 with the support of an Advisory Committee of the Mississippi Chapter of the American Institute of Architects to meet the architectural needs of the state and region, the School of Architecture offers the only curriculum in the State of Mississippi leading to a professional degree in architecture. The School offers an intense, carefully structured, and rich array of courses that constitute a solid foundation for architectural practice. While course work is comprehensive in scope, providing students with an awareness of the diversity and complexity of today’s professional world, each course has its own important role in developing the specific knowledge and abilities required of architects in a modern world. Mission The School of Architecture at Mississippi State University seeks to bring architectural quality to the people of Mississippi, the region, and beyond. The School prepares students for the comprehensive practice of architecture. Through diverse coursework, it provides them with a broad-based liberal-arts education, including a consciousness of ethical standards, and of social and environmental responsibilities. The curriculum emphasizes design authenticity and excellence, ideological diversity, intellectual rigor, individual development, and the techniques of building. All aspects of the curriculum are synthesized in the design-studio sequence, which attempts to balance theory and practice to make significant contributions to the art and science of architecture.

Art History Mission The Department of Art’s primary undergraduate responsibilities include the following: the education of professional artists with emphasis in graphic design and fine arts (photography, painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics), and the preparation of students for a career or advanced study; the serving of the university with elective and required art courses; and the provision of an active art gallery to serve the University, community, and region. Building Construction Science History The Building Construction Science bachelor’s degree was approved by the IHL Board in February 2006. The first students were admitted in the fall of 2007. The first full time BCS faculty member was hired for the fall 2008 semester. Mission The Building Construction Science program is designed to prepare graduates for careers in construction or construction-related fields. The program establishes an interdisciplinary curriculum that builds upon expertise existing within the School of Architecture and the Colleges of Engineering and Business and Industry to provide a knowledge base in business, engineering, and construction sciences. The curriculum’s foundational areas are based on a problem-based learning (PBL) pedagogy adopted from the architectural studio. The studio-based teaching puts a focus on the use of case studies, precedents, and integration of multiple subject areas. This integration of a broader scope of architectural, engineering, construction, and business practices differs from a traditional construction technology pedagogy that separates subject areas into distinct courses. Interior Design


History The Interior Design Program had its beginning in the Home Economics Unit as part of the College of Agriculture. Although Home Economics began as a research unit in 1924, the teaching of undergraduate courses did not begin until 1969 when the unit was changed to the Department of Home Economics. The first Interior Design graduate was in 1971. In 1996 the Department of Home Economics became the School of Human Sciences. Interior Design was one of four concentrations available to undergraduate students. With the inception and growth of the Interior Design Program in the context of a college focused on human sciences, the program has remained focused on human-environment relationships. In 2004 the Interior Design Program became a part of the College of Architecture, Art, and Design with the Department of Art and the School of Architecture. Transition to the new college allowed the program to make enhancements to the curriculum resulting in a degree granting status in 2006 of a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. The Program has been FIDER/CIDA accredited since 1993. Mission The mission of the interior design program at Mississippi State University is to provide a broad-based educational experience that prepares graduates for careers in the professional practice of interior design and prepares students for postgraduate study. Graduates are exposed to a comprehensive curriculum focused on creating interior environments that enhance quality of life, increase productivity, preserve the environment, and protect the health, safety and welfare of the public. The philosophy of the Interior Design Program is to educate students in the design process, which results in innovative and creative approaches to the planning and design of interior spaces. The program places emphasis on the design process and development of critical thinking skills. The Interior Design faculty members have established educational and professional goals for the First Professional Degree Level Program. These goals are reviewed and adjustments are made as universal, national, local advancements, and changes of technology occur which may impact the goals. The overall program goals are to: 1) Prepare students to identify, research, and creatively solve problems pertaining to the function and quality of the interior environment. 2) Prepare students to perform services relative to interior spaces including programming; design analysis; space planning; aesthetics and inspection of work on site; using specialized knowledge of interior construction, building systems, and components; building regulations; equipment; and materials and furnishings. 3) Prepare students to produce drawings and documents relative to the design of interior spaces. 4) Enhance the quality of life for individuals and families. 5) Protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

IV. Faculty A. Criteria for Promotion and Tenure The University has published general guidelines and criteria as outlined in the Faculty Handbook. Promotion is never granted routinely for simple satisfactory performance or for length of service, but reflects progressively higher professional competence and accomplishment. No specific term in any rank is required for promotion to the next, but a reasonable time must elapse for the faculty member to demonstrate sustained productivity and have it confirmed by annual evaluations. Attainment of tenure at MSU is by no means automatic, based upon years of service, but is the result of a thorough evaluation of a faculty member’s performance in teaching, research and/or creative achievement, and service. The portions of these activities will vary by discipline. Excellence in teaching is a criteria in our college, with satisfactory performance in the others needed to qualify a faculty member for tenure.


All of the College-level units have more specific criteria pertinent to the given unit. The College of Architecture, Art, and Design guidelines involve an internal review by a tenure-and-promotion committee (made up of all tenured faculty members) at the unit level and the college level, with recommendations made to the Dean who, in turn, presents a recommendation to the Provost. The Provost then reviews the documents and recommends action to the President. The University-level Tenure and Promotion Review Committee acts only in cases of appeal. Therefore, the work of the faculty and administration at the unit level is critically important in maintaining standards of excellence. This process also involves a careful review of faculty by the unit head each year during the annual-review sessions and a three-year review by the tenured faculty in the faculty member’s unit. Tenure-track faculty members are counseled regarding areas that need to be strengthened in order to be ready for tenure review at the appropriate time. B. Faculty Development The University has an established policy for sabbatical leaves. After six years, a faculty member may apply for one semester or a full year. Faculty approved for a one-semester sabbatical receive full salary; those approved for a one-year sabbatical receive 50% salary each semester. Faculty can also request a leave of absence to pursue special interests. Sabbaticals and leaves of absence must be recommended by the Dean and approved by the Office of the Provost. CAAD faculty members are expected to engage in research, scholarly, and creative works. The Office of Research also assists MSU faculty with start-up funds that are matched by the College/Unit. The Office of Research also offers, on a competitive basis, Arts and Humanities Research Grants. General faculty travel is funded primarily on the basis of scholarly activity. Research funding may replace a portion of the faculty salary so to temporarily reduce the teaching load and to allow for more concentrated research focus. Research grants may be used for summer salary. Also, federal law prohibits a faculty member, while conducting research, to receive a total salary greater than their current 12–month MSU salary. If you are receiving any grant/foundation funding through the University, please meet with the Associate Dean to ensure that you follow all appropriate procedures. Faculty Studios are available on a first come basis in the Visual Arts Center located on University Drive. Contact Robert Ring or Lydia Thompson for information and availability. Faculty members are encouraged to participate in CEU offerings, and the College pays membership dues for at least one professional organization for a faculty member, if there are available advancement funds. There is a membership request form included in this book. The University offers numerous opportunities for ITS workshops on a variety of subjects. The College has funded software and hardware training for faculty members and has provided for specialized educational opportunities for specific individuals who have been assigned new areas of responsibility. C. Funding Opportunities 1) Internal Grant Programs

The following funding opportunities are available to CAAD faculty through the MSU Office of Research and Economic Development. Requests are routed through Associate Dean’s office. ORED Program is designed to assist faculty members with travel to professional meetings and conferences. Generally, faculty members will only be eligible for a single travel grant per academic


year. Some matching travel funds from an applicant's academic department and dean’s office are expected. Humanities and Arts Research Program currently provides $20,000 annually to the College of Arts and Sciences to provide small grants for faculty members in the humanities and arts. Instructions for applying are located at: http://www.msstate.edu/dept/IH/harpgrants.html. Artist Incentive Program There are numerous workshops offered by MSU on grantsmanship, project administration, budgeting federal procedures, etc. Notices will be sent via email to faculty on a regular basis.

2) Outside Employment Approval forms for employees to engage in outside employment or practice of profession expires automatically at the end of each fiscal year. An Application for Permission to Engage in Employment (Practice of Profession, Consulting or Business) Outside of Mississippi State University form should be completed and processed through the appropriate administrative channels (indicated on form) for each external employment activity or engagement. The application is available at http://www.hrm.msstate.edu/forms/OUTSIDE_EMP.pdf for your convenience.

To review the Outside Employment policies link to http://www.msstate.edu/dept/audit/60415.html for University employees. If you have questions or need additional information, please call 325-3713. D. Policies and Procedures Advising Full-time faculty members serve as student advisors. The number of students assigned to a faculty member depends on the number of full-time faculty and number of students enrolled in any given semester. Each faculty member will be assigned a proportional number of students from each of the four years, except Jackson Architecture faculty who will be responsible for the fifth-year class. Each faculty member will be responsible for advising their students before and during all registration periods, having the student’s file on hand when advising or meeting with students to discuss their academic careers. This may include everything from choosing academic interests outside of their major, to choosing approved electives, to whether or when a student should co-op, and whether a student should remain in the major. Make clear notes in the student files. It clears up conflicts and misunderstandings more easily. Return the student folders by Friday of the week in which you advise them, to Pandora Prater in Architecture, Laura Mitchell in Building Construction Science, Caroline Cooper in Art, and Amy Massey in Interior Design. Stay in contact with students who are on Co-op to ease the transition both into their co-op and back into school environment. Contact the Director/Unit head or staff if significant problems or questions arise. Confirm all information that a student gives you regarding course work, transcripts, and procedures with Pandora Prater, Laura Mitchell, Caroline Cooper, or Amy Massey. Detailed Advising Notes particular to each unit are attached to this document.


Course Syllabi Each Course must have a Course Syllabus. This is both an accreditation policy and a University requirement. There is wide latitude on the form and content of individual syllabi, however, certain information should be included. Different units may have additionally agreed upon items to be included.

• Course Objectives • Any unusual requirements, i.e. mandatory field trip or the course will be held in a foreign country. • Method of Evaluation with some basic indication of how the final grade is to be determined. • Particular rules or requirements for the class, i.e. cell phones, headphones, shop usage. • Attendance and Absentee policy • University Honor Code Requirement

Web Site The CAAD website is a major source of information concerning the College. Faculty are required to post basic information and are encouraged to post examples of scholarship/creative work. The CAAD Graphic Designer can generally answer web page questions. Questions or comments should be addressed through the Associate Dean. Travel and Travel Budgets Each unit within the College has a travel budget for faculty travel. Each of the units may have slightly different amounts and policies for travel prioritization. In general, Phyllis Davis-Webber handles Architecture, Laura Mitchell handles Building Construction Science, Christina Vanderberg handles Art, and Amy Massey handles Interior Design. Each faculty member may request travel funds to support professional development up to the amount of $1,000 per year. This is not much money, but the College can usually help and the ORED does have a travel program (see Faculty Development section) that may contribute up to $750 per faculty member each year. If you are a new faculty member with Start-up funds for travel, those funds must be used first. There have been some changes in the travel forms. Please see the forms included in the index. These travel funds may be used to present at conferences and workshops and conference registration fees are included in travel. NOTE: Conference Registration fees can NO LONGER be listed through the travel forms, but must be paid on the Pro Card or by the faculty member for reimbursement. Trips out of the country, which includes Alaska and Hawaii (which the state considers foreign countries), need to be filled out 30+ days in advance. These trips must be approved by the President and they also must be fully funded by private funds or by an ORED Travel Grant. The normal travel budget of the unit cannot be used, but it still counts against the $1000. Funds may be used for all entry fees into juried exhibitions. Copies of check receipts and a copy of the prospectus should be turned into Bonnie/Phyllis/Amy for reimbursement. If a credit card payment is possible, the department procurement card can be used. If work is accepted into a show, these funds may be used for shipping expenses. Crates can be picked up and returned from the department office and charged to an account. Arrangements should be made through Christina/Laura/Phyllis/Amy. Funds may not normally be used for equipment, supplies or framing, unless they are clearly for a


scheduled exhibition. Requests exceeding the $1,000 limit will be considered on an individual basis by the Department Head. Requests not mentioned above should be directed to the respective Department Head. Travel advances can now be received through direct deposit. See the attached letter from Travel Services. RECEIPTS MUST BE TURNED IN FROM THE DEPARTMENT WITH YOUR TRAVEL VOUCHER TO TRAVEL SERVICES WITHIN 10 BUSINESS DAYS, IF THERE WAS ANY TYPE OF ADVANCE I.E. EBTA, CASH ADVANCE, PRE-REGISTRATION TO A CONFERENCE, ETC. FOR YOU NOT TO BE CHARGED FOR THE ADVANCE. IN ORDER TO BE REIMBURSED FOR NORMAL TRAVEL EXPENSES, SUCH AS RENTAL CARS, MEALS, MILEAGE, ETC., THOSE RECEIPTS MUST BE PROCESSED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS. AFTER 30 DAYS THE RECEIPTS BECOME PART OF YOUR TAX RECORDS FOR NEXT YEAR’S INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS SINCE YOU DID NOT GET REIMBURSED. Funds will be approved according to the following priority list: 1) To support travel to a conference where a tenure track faculty member gives a presentation. 2) To support travel to a conference where a tenured faculty member gives a presentation. 3) To support travel to a conference where a faculty member serves on a panel, or member of an organizations’ board. 4) To support travel to a conference where a faculty member is attending due to relevance to scholarship/creative activity. 5) Foreign travel to see interesting stuff. (This is a very long shot.) Travel Forms All faculty traveling away from campus must fill out a Travel Request Form, even if funds are not requested, for insurance purposes. It is university policy. If you are traveling by car/van, etc. a travel form must be filled out so that you can be reimbursed and for insurance purposes. The policy for the College is that unless there are some extenuating circumstances, i.e. you are staying at a meeting that is just 200 miles away for 3-4 days and the car is just parked, please use a rental car from U-Save or Budget, if the round trip is more than 150 miles. This saves the college a significant amount of money over the course of a year, which provides more travel opportunities. Before you make any travel arrangements, you must submit a request to the appropriate Director/Chair along with justification for the travel. Attached is a copy of the form that needs to be filled out. Do not make your flight arrangements until you get your travel approved by your Director/Chair. They will send an email as verification of the approval and the amount allocated. This will be included with the travel form when you submit that to your appropriate administrative assistant. All arrangements must go through Travel. It is a special account and they get really testy if they are not contacted first. We are required to use Travel Leaders for booking airlines and hotels. If you find a cheaper rate contact, Travel Leaders and they will either match it or we are released from using their services (Must have a copy of their quote attached to your travel reimbursement). (I know this is a hassle, and seems crazy but do it for the Gipper) If the hotel is a conference hotel, you can make the arrangements, but you must have something in writing that shows it is a conference hotel. Make arrangements at least two weeks in advance. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT until the last minute.


Save all receipts and return them in a timely manner (immediately upon returning from your trip) - including itinerary from airline ticket, hotel receipts, meals, car rental, cab, train, bus, registration, and others. Note: Meals are not per diem, rather reimbursement is based on receipts up to a maximum allowed per day. We have included a MSU Travel Services Quick Reference Sheet for your information. Standard Procurement Card and Equipment Procurement Card There are two different Pro-cards, one for strictly equipment, one for all other approved uses. Standard Pro-Card The standard Pro-Card may be used for payment of Contractual Services (i.e. copying, printing, repairs, equipment, etc.) with one exception—the business must be Incorporated. The card is not set up to be 1099-reportable to an individual, partnership, and certain types of LLC’s. If you have a question as to whether something is on state contract, please ask Jane Lewis, Christina Vanderberg, Phyllis Davis-Webber, Amy Massey, Laura Mitchell, or Darlene Gardner. Please do not record card number or leave on record with a company. All transactions must first involve the checking out of the procurement card from the appropriate associate. The Pro-Card policy has been expanded to allow food purchases provided the following requirements are met: *The purchase of the food must serve a legitimate business purpose. *More than one person must be present for the purchase of food. *No alcohol may be purchased. *Any gratuity over 20% requires written justification (make sure you do not pay twice for groups). Food may be purchased in restaurants, grocery stores, or any location that food may be purchased. The food may be purchased for pick-up, delivery, or dine-in. If the food is for human consumption, an MSU Food Purchase form, located on the Procurement and Contracts website must be completed with two signatures and attached to the receipt. If the food is purchased for lab experiments (feeding students in a lab does not constitute a lab experiment), please note on the receipt and do not complete an MSU Food Purchase Form. Food may not be purchased with a Procurement Card while traveling. These charges must go through the MSU Travel Department. Food may be purchased through a caterer as long as the caterer is incorporated. The MSU Procurement Card is not 1099 reportable, thus only incorporated businesses are eligible for catering. It is the department’s responsibility to determine if a business is incorporated. Please be sure to check for TAX on receipts. Mississippi State is tax exempt and there is a tax-exempt number on the back of the card. If a store charges taxes, you will be required to have them redo the charges and remove the taxes and all receipts from this correction musts be turned in with the card. Please be sure to give the appropriate administrative assistant the receipt as soon as you use the


card. If you purchase something online or by phone, the business will send you a copy of the receipt by mail, fax, or email. Ask for these. Please return the card immediately after use. Have the receipts with the card when it is returned. This prevents the loss of the card and receipts and allows others to use it. Any lost receipts are the responsibility of the person that made the order to get a replacement, not the administrative assistant. Procurement card may be used to pay membership dues in professional organizations. Procurement/Contracts Guidelines on card usage may be found in appendix. Clean/Safe Work Environment It is the responsibility of the faculty member and/or shop staff to ensure that all studios or labs are properly supervised, kept clean and safe at all times. Hazardous Waste Anyone dealing with hazardous waste is required to attend a workshop in order to assure proper disposal. Do not pour chemicals or paint down the drain, or throw them in the trash. Contact appropriate departmental staff to arrange for pickup and disposal. If a container is needed, please advise departmental staff and make sure they are properly labeled. Inventory and Equipment Procurement Card Equipment costing more than $1,000.00 (and certain items that are less than $1,000) is considered part of the CAAD inventory, cannot be purchased with the standard Pro-Card, and the Equipment Procurement card is to be used for the purchase.. Faculty should check with their departmental contact to verify items considered inventory and, if applicable, will have an inventory number assigned to it. If any university equipment, such as a computer, printer, camera, etc., is taken home, please fill out the proper paperwork (hand receipt) for moving items off campus and make sure they have an inventory number attached. It is the faculty member’s responsibility to make sure all equipment is safe and secure. If any item in your care is lost, stolen, or damaged beyond repair, notify departmental contact immediately. Also, any inventory item that is no longer usable will have to be taken off of inventory, not thrown away. This also applies to furniture, such as desks, chairs, file cabinets, etc., that is no longer being used by faculty. Faculty members are responsible for equipment in their care and are advised to keep classrooms, studio space, and offices secure as the CAAD is still at risk for items “walking off” or being stolen. If items are lost or stolen, notify departmental contact to complete the appropriate paper work. Units are responsible to repay the university for lost or misplaced inventory items. All funds must come from Advancement accounts, thereby preventing use for faculty advancement or scholarships. Maintenance and Repairs All building and resource (inventories) concerns that need attention, immediate or otherwise, must be reported through the Department Office. Maintenance requests or notification of problems with the buildings should be sent via email to both the Department Head and to Myron Johnson. ([email protected]). Myron will send it to the proper department in Facilities Management.


The Department of Art Maintenance Request Form must be used for Art. The department head will review the request and will act as soon as possible. All requests will be handled in a timely manner. Please note there is no funding line in the regular operating budget for renovation, repairs, or additional custodial services. In most cases (E&G) will have to cover these actions. Communication with the department head is essential. An estimate from the University Facilities Management or Myron will be attained before approval/non-approval by the department head. Shipping YOU MUST FILL OUT A REQUEST FOR FUNDS FORM BEFORE SHIPPING MAJOR ITEMS. Federal Express - Bring to Department Office and someone will help you fill out the forms and call to have the items picked up. UPS - Bring to Department Office and someone will fill out the form to have Mail Services pick these items up and ship them. This way we will know what is being shipped and who to charge. USPS - This can be dropped off in the main office. The mail goes out twice a day. If you have mail that needs to go out, just put it in the tray in the Department Office. Campus Mail - There is a campus mail tray in the Department Office. If you have any campus mail, just leave it there. Hiring Policies There are a number of new hiring policies from the federal government that have been adopted by the University this year. If you have any involvement with hiring staff, student workers, adjuncts, consultants, etc. please take notice of these new procedures. If you have questions ask your Department Head. Student Workers Please read this section if you use or supervise any student workers for grants, projects, etc. The University is enforcing a number of new fiscal policies much more rigidly and time sheets and hiring practices of students are two such areas. Payroll/student worker matters are handled through your Department Office. Faculty must approve time sheets; students will not be paid unless there is a supervisor signature on the time sheet. Time sheets must be filled out electronically. Do not turn in a time sheet that is not totaled and signed by the student and the responsible faculty member or supervisor. Mailboxes should be emptied on a regular basis. Faculty Meetings All faculty meetings should be regarded as required. Let the person calling the meeting know if you are unable to attend. All faculty are encouraged to attend the BFA Thesis Openings and other Galley events. Faculty Office Hours All faculty must keep office hours each week. If you are unable to keep your office hours or must


miss a class, please contact your Department Office. If you leave your office during office hours for a brief time, leave a note on the door and/or notify the Department Office, so that the students will know when you will return. The different departments have different policies. Please refer to the individual department policies. Reimbursements- other than travel If you paid for something with your own money and would like to be reimbursed for it, you have 30 days to turn in the receipt. Otherwise, we cannot reimburse you for those items. In other words, do not save up your receipts and turn them all at once. Procurement and Contracts has a dim view of things like that. Food Purchase Forms All food purchases now have to have a food form filled out. There is a copy of the Food Purchase Form in your book. It is required by Procurement & Contracts. Faculty should not accept money from students or conference attendees. Accounts should be set up through the Controller’s Office to handle this. Please see Darlene Gardner, Business Manager, regarding this process.

V. THE STUDENTS This is a brief overview of a number of student issues and opportunities. For a complete description of these and others, please refer to the appropriate student handbook for each program. A. Organizations In addition to campus-wide organizations and activities, the following are available to CAAD students. 1. The student CAAD Dean’s Council consists of students who apply and are recommended by faculty in their department. This group acts as a liaison between the student body and the administration and meets monthly with the Dean and the Associate Dean. 2. The MSU AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts www.aiga.org) student chapter was founded in the fall of 2005. We have twenty-eight active members who are all involved in hosting the annual southeastern student show. The first show that MSU hosted drew more than four hundred entries from seven different states, including entries from Creative Circus, Auburn University, LSU, Memphis College of Art, University of North Texas, The Portfolio Center, and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Twenty-five students from MSU were represented in the show, four winning Best in Category prizes. 3. The ASID Student Chapter (ASID) is the student counterpart of the American Society of Interior Designers and includes more than 12,000 student members nationally. ASID has student chapters at colleges, universities, and design schools with 2-year and 4-year programs throughout the U.S. The MSU Chapter has been awarded outstanding chapter for four of the last six years and provides monthly meetings with guest speakers and other community events throughout the academic year. 4. American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) is the student counterpart of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The S/ARC chapter sponsors many professional, social and educational events throughout the year. Many members of the S/ARC AIAS chapter have held national office. Students belonging to AIAS are encouraged to attend the annual national AIAS forum. All architecture students are invited and encouraged to become active participants. Officer elections are held in the spring of each year. 5. The National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) seeks to enhance the


educational experience of its members and to foster diversity within the School of Architecture and the community at-large. NOMAS sponsors a day-long seminar each spring with guest speakers and panelists. 6. Phi Kappa Phi is the university-wide honor society. Initiates are limited to third-year students in the upper 5% of their class and fourth-year and graduate students in the upper 10% of their class. 7. President’s and Deans Scholars are recognized each year on the basis of fall semester grades. President’s Scholars are those students who achieve a 3.80 grade point or above; Dean’s Scholars are those who achieve a 3.50 grade-point average or above. 8. Tau Sigma Delta is the honor society of Architecture and Allied Arts. Student initiates must be enrolled in the third-year design studio or above, have a minimum MSU GPA of 3.00, and be in the upper 20% of their class. 9. Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is the student chapter of the state and national ABC and is open to all BCS students. The organization is involved in service, social, and academic projects. B. Support Services The University maintains an Office of Student Support Services, which works closely with students that have disabilities to insure maximum access to Mississippi State University facilities and programs. The CAAD has graduated many students with disabilities, and the buildings are accessible. When necessary, special transportation arrangements are made for field trips. You may receive CONFIDENTIAL notification from Student Services that one or more students have a disability. In this notification you will be informed as to how you need to accommodate the student’s needs. All information concerning the student’s needs MUST BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL to ensure against stigmatizing and to comply with federal regulations. C. Field Trips CAAD: In addition to the longer field trips, students must also participate in local and regional field trips. These trips are not only planned in conjunction with the design studios, but also complement lecture courses and may last a few hours or require an overnight stay. Destinations for short-term field trips have included the Columbus Brick Factory, DCO Lighting Institute, Viking Range Corporation, The Rural Studio, construction sites, and Mississippi small towns. Department of Art: Field trips are organized as appropriate opportunities arise. The cost of the trips is collected from the students that participate. Interior Design Program: Field trips are an important part of the curriculum and are part of the design education experience. There are required field trips for students in all four academic years. The trips are to major metropolitan areas and take place in both the fall and spring semesters. School of Architecture: Field trips are an important component of architectural education; therefore, for one week during the fall semester the entire student and faculty population leaves the Starkville campus on excursions to major American metropolitan centers and other points of interest. Student participation in the S/ARC field trip week is a required component of design studio and the University assesses field trip fees in conjunction with tuition. The field trip location generally coincides with the studio focus for that year level, and students prepare for these trips by engaging in research and producing case studies.


Building Construction Science: BCS students participate in local, state-wide, and national field trips to visit both construction sites and firms. These field trips are typically associated with one or more of the courses in the BCS curriculum. D. Study Abroad ???? CAAD offers a six-week summer study program headquartered in Genoa, Italy in conjunction with Clemson University . The program is open to all students who have completed one year of study in the College of Architecture, Art, and Design. Generally, two faculty members from the college teach and it is on a first come basis. If you are interested send the Dean an email because he is always first on the list. In 2004, the School of Architecture joined the Consortium for Architectural Studies located at the Virginia Tech, Washington-Alexandria Architecture Center in Alexandria, Virginia. All schools participating in the Consortium share the common goal of providing their respective students with an academic environment that utilizes the metropolitan area as an education laboratory in which to pursue the study of architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, and planning. This program is open to fourth year architecture students. E. Maymester Maymester is a three week period where students can take a number of offered classes in a shortened format. Faculty are encouraged to submit course proposals that then must be approved by the University Committee on Courses and Curricula. It is a wonderful time for travel/study courses, but the selection is Darwinian and not automatic. F. Cooperative Education The mission of the Cooperative Education Program is to offer relevant quality work experiences for all qualified students who desire to enrich their academic program of study with planned, progressive and monitored work experiences. The Co-op Office works closely with students in making employment arrangements and monitors their performance through firm submitted progress reports. These assessments are used to help students better understand professional expectations, and inform CAAD faculty of student preparedness. For more information contact the Co-op Office at the Career Center. G. Career Day In conjunction with the MSU Career Center, the CAAD hosts a Career Day generally held in February. This day and a half event gives participating firms a chance to highlight their work and conduct interviews. Graduating students, and others interested in summer jobs and/or co-op opportunities are encouraged to participate. Firms located throughout Mississippi are in attendance, in addition to firms located in Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, Washington, Baltimore, Nashville, Birmingham, New York City, and Boston. H. Shackouls Honors College The CAAD actively encourages qualified students to participate in the University Honors Program designed to enhance the academic experience of outstanding students. Honors courses substitute for regular courses, employ smaller sections taught by selected faculty, and focus on individual instruction. The Honors Forum is a one-credit-hour course composed of presentations by diplomats, musicians, international visitors, artists, computer specialists, writers, scientists, and other scholars and professionals. Participants in the University Honors Program may compete for University Honors Program Scholarships and benefit from other Honors activities. Each student determines his/her degree of personal participation in the University Honors Program. He/she may take a single course or pursue any one of several distinctions, all of which are identified on all academic records: 1) Phase


I: By taking twelve hours of honors coursework and two forums, a student may earn this certification. 2) Phase II: By taking two honors seminars and completing the honors requirements of a major field, a student may earn the distinction and be identified as a University Honors Scholar on both transcript and Diploma. I. University Scholarships In its commitment to recognize outstanding students whose academic credentials confirm their potential for success, Mississippi State University offers numerous scholarships to students at all year levels. For more information on university scholarships and memorials, contact the Office of Admissions and Scholarships at 325.2224 or visit the web site at www.admissions.msstate.edu. J. Departmental Scholarships All four of the academic units offer a variety of scholarships. Encourage students to contact their respective departmental offices for details and application forms. VI. Events A. The Visiting Lecture Series, supported by Robert V. M. Harrison, FAIA, FCSI and Freda Wallace Harrison, brings outstanding architects, artists, educators, environmentalists, historians, urban designers, and others to the campus to share their work with students and faculty. Lectures are generally held MWF afternoons to allow for full participation by the student body. Contact chair of the lecture committee with suggestions. The Art Department receives funding from the University to sponsor a variety of public art events. These include lectures and workshops. If you have a suggestion for a lecturer or other event, please contact Lydia Thompson. B. Exhibits by students, architects, and visual artists are displayed in the Giles Hall Gallery and the McComas Hall Art Gallery. A “mini-gallery” in the CAAD main office and the Art Department office also provides a changing display of artwork. C. Arts in Giles Hall consist of musical performances, films, and special lectures and presentations in the Harrison Auditorium. These events make a significant contribution to the students’ appreciation of the arts. Departments outside architecture are encouraged to make use of the school’s facilities. D. Friday Forum, sponsored by Tau Sigma Delta, offers lunch-time lectures and presentations by visitors, faculty members, or students and is held each Friday in the Fazio Jury Room in Giles Hall. E. Summer Design Discovery is an eight-day summer camp intended to answer many of the questions about architecture and design as fields of study and as professions. The purpose of the workshop is to simulate the information, skill, and intensity required for an architectural education and to give clear insight into the practice of architecture. With this experience, it will be possible for the participants to make an informed career decision about architecture and its related disciplines. F. Recognition Day and Events All four programs hold events at the end of the spring semester so faculty, students, parents, and friends gather to recognize graduates and present scholarships and design excellence awards to students throughout the program. G. Beaux Arts Ball is a college-wide student organized social event typically held during the late spring semester.


VII. Facilities The College of Architecture, Art, and Design currently occupies the following buildings on the MSU campus in Starkville: Briscoe, Etheredge, Freeman, Giles, Howell, and Stafford Halls. Offices for the Dean are located in 240 Giles, departmental offices for Interior Design are located in 125 Etheredge, Art offices are located in 102 Freeman, offices for the School of Architecture are located in 240 Giles, and offices for the Building Construction Science program are located in 132 Howell Hall. Offices for the School of Architecture’s fifth-year program are located in the Stuart C. Irby, Jr. Studios, 509 East Capitol Street in Jackson. A. Libraries The Bob and Kathy Luke Library, located in Giles Hall, contains a collection of over 31,000 volumes of reference, circulating books and periodicals; more than 400 media (VHS, audiotapes, films, and DVDs); 1300 microfiche; 500 reels of microfilm; 250 maps; 95 blueprints; and a special collections room with rare items and numerous drawings. Subject areas include individual architects and architectural firms, architectural history, biography, details, design, theory, drawing, buildings, building technology, construction, urban and town history and planning, art, art history, photography, landscape architecture, interior design, general history and geography, professional practice and office management, and related areas of humanities and social sciences, including literature and philosophy. The collection supports the College of Architecture, Art, and Design curriculum in preparing students for the comprehensive practice of architecture, art, and design, and offers materials to meet their scholarly and intellectual needs. The School of Architecture’s Jackson Center Library is located within the 509 East Capitol Street building in downtown Jackson. This branch is also part of the University Libraries’ system. The Jackson Center Library shares the library mission to provide a client-centered environment responsive to the needs of faculty, students and visiting scholars. Emphasis is placed upon information literacy, preparation for professional careers, acquiring the necessary research materials to engage in scholarly initiatives and innovation, and offering broad readings in culture and history across the social sciences and humanities. Containing over 3,000 cataloged volumes, the Jackson Library receives services from other library departments, including interlibrary loan, instruction, reference, and document delivery. B. Galleries The CAAD has three main galleries: The Department of Art Gallery located in McComas Hall, the Architecture Gallery in Giles Hall, and in the Visual Arts Center on University Avenue. For more information visit http://www.caad.msstate.edu/ or call the Department of Art at (662) 325-2970 and ask for Robert Ring. C. Shop The CAAD has two well-equipped shops for student use in developing projects for class assignments. One is in Howell another in Giles. The shop supervisors have established a set of rules for the safe and effective operation of the shop. These rules of operation are based upon the following concerns: 1) the safety of all those using the shop; 2) the care and maintenance of the tools and equipment; and 3) the development of a “craft culture.” If you want your students to have shop access, please contact Myron Johnson in Giles or Critz Campbell in Howell. Do not send your students to the shop without making prior arrangements with Myron or Critz. All students must have shop orientation before using the equipment. If you are aware of any injury to a student that is related to their schoolwork, please make sure the department head or dean’s office is aware of the injury, so we can follow the proper procedures.


D. Lighting Studio Located in the middle building in the VAC on University Drive, the lighting studio provides students and faculty with access and training to photograph both student and faculty projects. Students may use the Lighting Studio during the scheduled hours for a fee of $5.00 an hour. A form may be filled out to pay the fee from their Accounts Receivable. Cash will not be accepted. Contact Robert Ring for info. E. Computer and Plotter Labs There is a plotter lab in Giles Hall for the use of the architecture and interior design students. Interior Design also has a plotter in Etheredge Hall. The art students have access to computers and printers in various computer labs in Stafford Hall. Emily Parsons in charge of the Giles plotter lab. Chad Anderson is the contact for Art. Amy Crumpton is the contact for Interior Design.


VIII. Appendix and Forms Travel Request Form

Name ________________________________________________________________________

Dates of Travel From _________________________ To _________________________

Destination ___________________________________________________________________

Mode of Travel ________________________________________________________________

Purpose of Trip ________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Budget

Transportation _________________________________

Lodging ______________________________________

Meals/Per diem _______________________________

Conf. Registration _____________________________

Other _______________________________________

Total Cost ___________________________________

Amount requested ____________________________

Funding Sources outside of Department

How are classes covered?

Approved:

_____________________________________ _______________________ Department Head/Director Date