architecture program report - University of Massachusetts Amherst

6.
Human Resources
The accredited degree program must demonstrate that it provides adequate human resources for
a professional degree program in architecture, including a sufficient faculty complement, an
administrative head with enough time for effective administration, and adequate administrative,
technical, and faculty support staff. Student enrollment in and scheduling of design studios must
ensure adequate time for an effective tutorial exchange between the teacher and the student. The
total teaching load should allow faculty members adequate time to pursue research, scholarship,
and practice to enhance their professional development.
The program has provided adequate faculty to commence. The program director was an
important new hire. The current search for a digital studio instructor is significant. Faculty
members seem productive outside of the classroom.
As the program grows, the human resources should expand: plans for expansion are unclear.
7. Human Resource Development
Schools must have a clear policy outlining both individual and collective opportunities for faculty
and student growth inside and outside the program.
The program does provide support and opportunities for student and faculty development. Clear
written policies could be helpful, especially in advising.
The current advising system is too dependent on the program director, and is not sustainable as
the program grows. (The program director's efforts are very much appreciated by students.)
8. Physical Resources
The accredited degree program must provide the physical resources appropriate for a
professional degree program in architecture, including design studio space for the exclusive use
of each student in a studio class; lecture and seminar space to accommodate both didactic and
interactive learning; office space for the exclusive use of each full-time faculty member; and
related instructional support space. The facilities must also be in compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable building codes.
See comments in the executive summary
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Visiting Team Report
24-28 February 2007
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The program is currently housed on the bridge level of the fine arts building. This highly distinctive
building, completed in 1975, provides shared studio space for the undergraduate foundation
studio courses, studio space for the program in architecture (including individual desks for each
M. Arch. student), office space for the program's administrative staff, the director, and the full time
faculty. Classroom and other instructional space are shared with other departments and colleges
of the university.
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