Service

Service

I am active in the University community and was elected by my peers to serve as Faculty Senate President in 2021-2022. I still serve as the College of Design Caucus Chair in addition to having a part-time 50% position as the Provost’s Faculty Fellow for Student Success, a trainee appointment in academic administration.  Faculty service plays a crucial role in fulfilling the institution’s broader mission of serving the community and society at large, Engaging in service activities as a faculty member demonstrates a commitment to the betterment of the academic environment, the welfare of students, colleagues, and the public. Faculty members are required as a part of their position responsibilities to engage in service activities and contribute to the university’s governance, and committees. Faculty service also takes the form of involvement in professional associations and peer reviewing contributes to the advancement of knowledge and best practices in the field elevating the reputation of the institution. Emphasizing service in a faculty position not only enriches the educational experience for students but also reflects the university’s dedication to creating well-rounded, socially responsible leaders who are actively engaged in addressing societal needs and challenges.

Mentor

In addition to my service appointments and elected responsibilities to my ISU peers, I am a peer reviewer for journals and conferences in my field including: Land, EDRA, PLEA, TAD, Hypatia, Feminist Theory, IJERPH, Sustainability, Facilities, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Design Principles and Practices, and I am active as a mentor, formally and informally, both in the University and in the wider academic community. I am a member of the Wolfson College Interdisciplinary Research Hub on Sustainability and Conversation and, as an ex-fellow alumnus, have joined their e-mentoring scheme to connect with professional alumni. I am mentoring a professional graduate from the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership program working in transport design for a large London engineering firm. the course of my career, as a first-generation undergraduate student, designer, researcher, and professor, I have sought the help of career coaches: professional coaches for faculty, communication and management coaches, and executive development advisers throughout my career. I enjoy the benefits of this experience and have supported others in the academic community navigate complex career problems. Please follow the link to my personal web pages, email address, or meeting scheduler if you would like to reach out to me for help or advice.

ISU Service Appointments. I have served in a variety of task forces and University standing committees, including the Strategic Planning leadership committee. I contributed to policies and reports, including the update to the US Diversity Class. 

  1. *Faculty Senate, Caucus Chair, College of Design 2023 – current.
  2. *Chair of the Provost’s Office Working Group for Student Academic Success and Retention (2022 – current)
  3. Faculty Senate Past President (2022-2023) elected by Faculty Senators.
  4. Member of a Faculty Review Board (July to September 2022)
  5. Member of the Faculty Senate Resources Policies and Allocations Committee (2020 – 2023).
  6. Member of the Faculty Senate Documents Committee (2022-2023).
  7. Mentor for Tenure Track Faculty Member, College of Design (2021-present)
  8. Member of the Department of Architecture, Promotion, and Tenure Committee (2020-2023) elected by faculty in the Department of Architecture.
  9. *Faculty Senate President (2021 – 2022) elected by Faculty Senators. Chair of Faculty Senate meetings.
  10. Member of the Moving Forward Committee (2021-2022) Appointed by President Wintersteen.
  11. Member of the ISU Strategic Plan Leadership Committee (2021-2022) Appointed by President Wintersteen.
  12. Member of the Department Chairs Cabinet, by virtue of election to Faculty Senate President.
  13. Faculty Senate President-elect (2020 – 2021) elected by Faculty Senators.
  14. Member of the Academic Continuity Working Group (2020 – 2021) Appointed by President Wintersteen.
  15. Member of the American Council on Education (ACE) Learner Success Lab, Leadership Sub-Committee, Appointed by President Wintersteen.
  16. *Chair of Academic Continuity Special Working Group for Post-Covid Class Attendance Policy (2021) Invited by Ann Marie VanderZanden, Chair of the Academic Continuity Working Group.
  17. Member of CELT Advisory Board (2020 - 2021) by virtue of election to Faculty Senate President-elect, by virtue of election to Faculty Senate Officer.
  18. Member of Library Advisory Committee (2020 - 2021) by virtue of election to Faculty Senate President-elect
  19. *Chair of the Faculty Senate Executive Board (2021-2022) by virtue of election to Faculty Senate President.
  20. *Chair of the Faculty Senate Administrative Committee (2021-2022) by virtue of election to Faculty Senate President.
  21. *Chair of the Faculty Senate Representative Committee (committee of College Caucus Chairs) 2020 – 2021) by virtue of election as Faculty Senate President-elect.
  22. Member of the Faculty Senate Executive Board (2018 -2020) by virtue of being Chair of the Academic Affairs Council.
  23. *Chair of the Faculty Senate Academic Affairs Council (2018 – 2020) elected by Faculty Senators.
  24. Member of College of Design, Department of Architecture Hiring Committee, Assistant/Associate Professor of Architecture (2020)
  25. Member of the Faculty Senate Academic Affairs Council (2017-2018) appointed by Faculty Senate President
  26. *Chair of the Working Group of the US Diversity Class Update (2020) appointed by Faculty Senate President Jonathan Sturm.
  27. Member of the Faculty Senate, Department of Architecture (2016- 2019)
  28. Member of the Faculty Senate, Colleges of Design Caucus (2016-2019)
  29. Member of the Faculty Senate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (2016 – 2020) appointed by Faculty Senate President.
  30. Member of the College of Design Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (2016 – 2020) appointed by the College.
  31. Co-Chair of the College of Design, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (2017-2019) appointed by the College.
  32. Member of the Cabinet of the Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion (2017 – 2019) by virtue of being a Co-Chair of the COD DEI Committee.
  33. Member of Faculty Senate Working Group on Climate Change, 2017
  34. Member of University Women’s Committee (2014 – 2016)
  35. Member of Masters of Design of Sustainable Environments coordinating committee (2015 – 2018)
  36. Member of College of Design International Committee, 2014
  37. Member of the Department of Architecture Research Committee (2014 – 2018)
  38. Member of the Department of Architecture Hiring Committee, 2017
  39. Chair of Department of Architecture Research Cluster Architectural Ecologies and Human Relationships, (2016 – 2019)
  40. Member of the Department of Architecture Undergraduate Admissions Committee, 2015
  41. Member of the Department of Architecture Graduate Admissions Committee, 2017-2018
  42. Member of the Department of Architecture Graduate Committee, 2014-2015
  43. Member of Department of Architecture, History and Theory Substantive Area, 2013 until present.
  44. Member of Department of Architecture, Science and Technology Substantive Area, 2015 until present,
  45. Member of Department of Architecture, Promotion, and Tenure Committee (one semester) Jan-May 2015 non-voting,