University of Minnesota College of Design explained

College of Design
Former Name:College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
Established:2006
Dean:Prasad Boradkar
Address:107 Rapson Hall, 89 Church Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Website:http://design.umn.edu/

University of Minnesota College of Design is located on both the Saint Paul and Minneapolis campuses of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. The College of Design includes the full range of design disciplines and is home to eight undergraduate majors in the fields of architecture, apparel design, graphic design, interior design, landscape architecture, product design, and retail merchandising. There are 23 graduate degree programs, eight undergraduate minors, nine research centers, and the Goldstein Museum of Design.

Campuses

The College of Design is located on both the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. The programs of apparel design, graphic design, interior design, housing studies, and retail merchandising are located in McNeal Hall on the St. Paul campus. The Goldstein Museum of Design is also located in McNeal Hall.[1] On the Minneapolis campus the College of Design is located in Rapson Hall,[2] where the architecture, landscape architecture, and product design programs are housed, and at 1425 University Ave. where the Center for Sustainable Building Research and two studio spaces are located.

Leadership

Dr. Prasad Boradkar (2023–present) is the current dean of the University of Minnesota's College of Design. He is a designer, anthropologist, educator, and researcher with several years of experience leading design and research teams in both academia and industry. Most recently Boradkar served as UX research and sustainability lead at Google's Advanced Technology & Projects Division, where he led efforts on user experience research and sustainable development for health and wellness products.

Carol Strohecker (2017–2023)

Previously, Strohecker was vice provost for academic affairs at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).[3] [4] Prior to RISD, she was the inaugural director of the University of North Carolina's multicampus Center for Design Innovation.[5] [6] [7] Strohecker conducted research on learning environment design and technology-enhanced learning at Media Lab Europe (the European partner of the MIT Media Lab) and Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs.[8] She holds a Ph.D. in Media Arts and Sciences and a Master of Science in Visual Studies. Both degrees are from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.[9] [10]

Becky Yust, Interim Dean (2015–2017)

Becky Yust served as interim dean of the College of Design from 2015 to 2017.[11] Yust is a professor of housing studies.[12]

Thomas Fisher, Dean (2006–2015)

Tom Fisher served as the inaugural dean of the College of Design, leading the college from its creation in 2006 through 2015. Previously, Fisher spent ten years as dean of the University of Minnesota School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. He is now director of the College of Design's Minnesota Design Center and holds the position of Dayton Hudson Land Grant Chair in Urban Design.[13]

Programs

B.S.

B.D.A., B.S., M.Arch., M.Heritage Studies & Public History, M.S. Heritage Preservation, M.S. Metropolitan Design, M.S. Research Practices, M.S. Sustainable Design, Undergraduate Minor

Graduate Minor

B.F.A., M.A., M.S., M.F.A., Ph.D.

M.S., Ph.D., Graduate Minor

B.S., M.A., M.S., Ph.D.

M.S., M.L.A.

Graduate Minor

B.S., Undergraduate & Graduate Minor

B.S., Undergraduate Minor

Research and Outreach Centers

Located on the St. Paul campus in McNeal Hall, the Goldstein Museum of Design was founded in 1976 is the only museum in the Upper Midwest specializing in designed objects.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Goldstein Museum of Design. University of Minnesota. 15 April 2014.
  2. News: U addition offers room with a view. https://web.archive.org/web/20180726005628/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-95118958.html. dead. 2018-07-26. Mack. Linda. 2002. Star Tribune.
  3. Web site: Dr. Carol Strohecker appointed Vice Provost for Academic Affairs - Announcements - Art & Education. www.artandeducation.net. en. 2018-09-21.
  4. News: RISD names vice provost for academic affairs. AP News. 2018-09-21. en-US.
  5. Web site: IFTF: Carol Strohecker on the future of design and regional development. www.iftf.org. en. 2018-10-09.
  6. News: Director of Center for Design Innovation puts answers out there. Owens. Andy. 2006. Commerce Magazine.
  7. News: Carol Strohecker: Head of Center for Design Innovation ready to blend design, technology, community. 13 November 2006. Triad Business Journal.
  8. Web site: Search: strohecker Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories. www.merl.com. 2018-10-09.
  9. News: Carol Strohecker named new dean of U of M's College of Design. pcstumpf. 2017-04-04. University of Minnesota Twin Cities. 2017-09-07. en.
  10. Web site: Alumni – MIT Media Lab. MIT Media Lab. 2018-10-09.
  11. News: Becky Yust Named Interim Dean. 2015-02-12. 2017-09-07. en-US.
  12. Web site: Becky Yust Named Interim Dean. 12 February 2015. College of Design Blog. https://web.archive.org/web/20151025043013/http://designatmnblog.com/2015/02/becky-yurst-named-interim-dean/. 2015-10-25. dead.
  13. Web site: Thomas Fisher Assumes New Positions at University of Minnesota. Massie. Caroline. 15 January 2015. Architect. https://web.archive.org/web/20150905220452/http://www.architectmagazine.com/practice/professional-development/thomas-fisher-assumes-new-positions-at-university-of-minnesota_o. 2015-09-05. dead.
  14. Web site: Sustainable: U of M is hub for sustainable building research. Jossi. Frank. 2015-04-07. Finance & Commerce. en-US. 2019-01-11.
  15. Web site: New Centre for World Heritage Studies at University of Minnesota, USA. UNESCO World Heritage Centre. en. 2019-01-11.
  16. Web site: Minnesota's Tom Fisher: Making the World Better by Design - Minneapolis Riverfront News - Minneapolis Riverfront Neighborhoods.. millcitytimes.com. en. 2019-01-11.
  17. Web site: U of M investigating wearable technologies. 2012-12-11. TECHdotMN. en. 2019-01-11.

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