NAAB Architecture Program Report (APR) 2013 - Tulane School of ...

Tulane UniversityArchitecture Program ReportSeptember 2013graduates get a better and more personal sense of what attending the Tulane School of Architecture is like.Multicultural Arts and Architecture Collective (MAAC)MAAC strives provide an alternate view in the fields of art, architecture, and design through an inclusive,culturally comprehensive lens. The Multicultural Arts and Architecture Collective, (MAAC), is a group ofstudents who desire to strengthen their understanding of their own fields of study by forging a connectionwith other diverse and creative individuals. MAAC engages in activities and events dedicated to connectingthe disciplines of art and architecture, as well as raising awareness of culture and diversity in theseprofessions. Their intent is to proliferate an understanding of the importance of culture throughout theprofession with the aim of influencing future designers, artists, and creators to produce creative works thatspeak to various cultures and peoples.American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)The Tulane chapter American Institute of Architecture Students is an active student organization focused onprograms benefiting students in their professional development. AIAS sponsors numerous professional andsocial programs and events including Firm Crawls, Dinners with Architects, Career Oriented events, etc.Alpha Rho ChiAlpha Rho Chi is a professional, co-educational fraternity dedicated to the enhancement of the art,profession and understanding of architecture, the built environment and the allied arts. Founded in 1914, itcontinues to be the only professionally-oriented fraternity dedicated to not only networking, but also tofellowship and mentoring within the field. Represented by the Hadrian Chapter at Tulane, the Chapter offersstudents valuable opportunities to interact with students from across the nation and around the world.Interested members may rush in the fall and pledge in the spring. Membership is open to all students withpassion for the field of architecture.Tau Sigma Delta Honor SocietyTau Sigma Delta is a national honors society in architecture and allied arts open to fourth and fifth yearstudents. Membership is based on scholarship, leadership, character, and creative ability. The Tulanechapter of Tau Sigma Delta is the continuation of an earlier organization called the Gargoyle Society.Support of Student Research and ScholarshipGraduate Research AssistantshipsAnywhere from 8-15 GRAs are awarded each year. These select graduate students work side by side withfaculty on their publicized research projects. The Director of the Graduate Program in Architecture collectsproposals from faculty who wish to participate and he then circulates these to all eligible GRAs. They thenselect the project and professor they wish to work with. Funding for these is $20,000 – tied to theirscholarship funding level with funding provided directly by the School of Architecture as determined throughthe Graduate Admissions Committee process, the Director’s input, and the Dean’s final decision.Traveling FellowshipsThese are endowed funds, with funding at $2000-$2500 each, and in some years we are able to fund morethan one in each category depending on the endowment revenue.Labouisse Memorial PrizeHeard Travel FellowshipGoldstein Travel FellowshipLawrence Travel FellowshipClass of ‘73 Travel FellowshipTCC Research FellowshipsIn the summer of 2013, six “Tulane City Center Public Interest Design Interns” were hired at $5,000 each forfull time work on community-based projects. In the previous two summers, one to four students werefunded each year as “Public Service Fellows”, each working with a licensed architect on the faculty and incollaboration with a specific non-profit organization. They were able to log IDP hours and work on a project34