My View on Arrival and Looking Ahead Jonathan Beddoes Interim Dean 1 September 2015 Faculty of Architecture
Who Am I? Jonathan Beddoes Dean of Engineering & Interim Dean of Architecture Bachelor, Master & PhD Degrees in Mechanical/Materials Engineering 10 years with Pratt & Whitney Canada Inc. & Alcan Aluminum Ltd. Detailed Mechanical Design Process & Product Design Building Design/Construction & Project Management 18 Years Faculty of Engineering & Design, Carleton University, Ottawa Taught engineering courses at all years from 1 st year to graduate studies Microstructural Design of Alloys for Application Properties 6 Years as Chair of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Joined University of Manitoba in 2011 as Dean of Engineering Accreditation of all BSc (Engineering) programs Student Enrolment & Experience Coop/IIP Program Stanley Pauley Centre & Donor/Alumni Relations New faculty/eir s (12 new faculty hires) & Research Chairs
Leadership Principles 1. lead by example do not expect from others what you do not want to deliver 2. communicate never stop listening (except for hallway gossip!) 3. know the operation never stop asking questions do not assume I know 4. see issues from multiple positions weigh up all sides and act accordingly 5. respect for others look for each individual s strengths, build on these 6. integrity & fairness no gossiping, backstabbing avoid granting special deals 7. admit mistakes & quickly take corrective action 8. nurture, guide & positively reinforce, recognize hard work & reward contributions 9. instil loyalty & pride for the institution 10. faculty control policy and administrators control budgets bilateral consent 11. measure results not effort 12. do not try to disguise bad news as good news 13. short-term actions collectively result in long-term strategy 14. professional programs treat all professionally, expect same 15. ultimate currency is individual & institutional reputation work for a strong $ 16. Safety Trumps Everything
Welcome Dr. Carlos Rueda Head Department of Architecture PhD, History & Theory of Architecture, McGill University Master of Architecture, McGill University Master Studies in History & Theory of Art & Architecture, Universidad Nacional de Colombia Architecture, Professional Degree, Universidad de los Andes 2011 present, Director, Universidad Piloto de Colombia 2011 present, Associate Professor, Universidad Nacional de Colombia Courses & Theses Supervision: Universidad Nacional de Colombia McGill University Universidad de los Andes Univresidad Javeriana Univresidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano Univresidad Piloto de Colombia Numerous Design Projects Montreal, Central & South America
Welcome E. (Rick) Haldenby Special Advisor to Interim Dean Professor School of Architecture, University of Waterloo Director 1988-2013 Fellow: Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Past Chair: Council of Canadian University Schools of Architecture Lifetime Achievement Award: Council of Canadian University Schools of Architecture founder of the Rome Program recipient of the Distinguished Teacher Award involved in archeological work in Italy, Carthage and Malta heads the mid-size city research program
Interim Dean - Objective Create conditions to attract discipline specific leadership My View On Arrival The Challenge(s) The Process to: create the conditions to attract discipline specific leadership
My View on Arrival: 2015-2020 Strategic Plan Vision The Faculty of Architecture aspires to offer widely recognised and highly valued design and planning undergraduate and graduate programs that promote a respectful, collegial, interdisciplinary culture of teaching, scholarship and service within the University and beyond. Mission We aim to provide exceptional teaching, scholarship and community service in architecture, city planning, environmental design, interior design, landscape architecture, and emerging areas of design education and practice.
My View on Arrival: 2015-2020 Strategic Plan Guiding principles 1. The University of Manitoba's Faculty of Architecture is committed to creating an environment that delivers an exceptional experience in teaching, scholarship, and community service. 2. We will achieve this by strengthening support, growth and advocacy for faculty and students through the delivery of programs. The Faculty encourages renewal and/or growth of professional programs to sizes that ensure their vitality and relevance, and supports them in maintaining accreditation from their professions' accrediting bodies. 3. We will foster a culture that encourages innovation, creativity and leadership. The Faculty encourages diverse and experimental approaches to pedagogy and scholarship, as well as engagement in public discourse, debate and advocacy about current and emerging issues related to the design and inhabitation of environments. 4. Faculty programs are academically accountable to the University of Manitoba. 5. Faculty graduate programs are professionally accountable to their relevant accrediting bodies.
650 600 550 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 fall 2005 fall 2006 fall 2007 fall 2008 fall 2009 fall 2010 fall 2011 fall 2012 Full Time + Part Time Enrolment fall 2013 fall 2014 My View on Arrival: Student Enrolment Total B.E.D. + Masters Prep + AMP Masters Programs Guiding Principle: renewal and/or growth of professional programs 20% decline 16% decline 25% decline
Challenge: Existing Program/Course Structure Doctorate Ph.D. Design & Planning Masters Arch 11 ARCH courses Int. Des. 12 IDES courses Lands. Arch 14 LARC courses (+3 for non L+U) City Plan. 12 CITY courses Option Years ED4 ED3 AMP4 AMP3 EVAR 1 course Arch Option EVAR - 7 courses Arch Option EVAR - 7 courses Int. Des. Option EVIE 8 courses Int. Des. Option EVIE 8 courses L+U Option EVLU 10 course L+U Option EVLU 7 courses ED2 EVDS 9 courses ED1/U1 EVDS 4 courses 113 courses, including 30 studios 36 Profs. + Inst. (on avg. 5 on Research Study Leave) = 1 studio + 2.7 courses/faculty member Mission: architecture, city planning, environmental design, interior design, landscape architecture
Challenge: Student Progression Doctorate Ph.D. Design & Planning 0 students Avg. 63 accredited program graduates/year Masters Arch 46 Int. Des. 36 Lands. Arch 63 City Plan. 52 21% 3% 10% 1% Avg. 97 BED graduates/year 67% Option Years ED4 ED3 ED2 ED1/U1 AMP4 9 AMP3 11 Arch Option Int. Des. Option L+U Option 91 Arch Option Int. Des. Option L+U Option 87 103 4.4 degrees/faculty member
Challenge: Masters Time in Program Fall term 2014 % of Full-time Masters Students 60 50 40 30 20 10 % students in program for: for 3rd Year for 4th year 0 Arch City Planning Interior Design Land Arch MArch 2 year MCP 2 year MID MLA 3 year min. 2 years
Challenge: Accreditation/Review Positives Guiding Principle: maintaining accreditation The program is attracting intelligent and committed students quality of the student body brings tremendous vitality Students feel encouraged to expand their education outside of the school through events such as design competitions and community involvement Faculty members share an enthusiasm for teaching highly qualified, accomplished and dedicated faculty members individuals deeply dedicated and passionately committed to the success of the Program The internship program provides practical field experience. High quality and quantity of space and resources, e.g. studios, library
Challenge: Accreditation/Review Negative Guiding Principle: maintaining accreditation Resources: The number of regular faculty is not sufficient to mount the professional program Financial resources adequate provided that baseline funding is available to bring the academic component up to an acceptable level Deep concern about the apparent erosion of the human resource base in the Faculty Governance & Program Structure: Governance had been a central concern things seem to have deteriorated Poorly defined governance structure fosters confusion and ill will curricular and governance models must be reformed lack of clarity in governance model has been a major source of stress and conflict Lack of clarity in the relationship between the professional programs and the interdisciplinary program, between the graduate and undergraduate levels in the Faculty of Architecture Students: student intake has declined trends must be reversed Concern that undergraduate and graduate students can be taking the exact same courses for differing granting degree students are experiencing damaging and debilitating levels of stress Time to completion is an issue Expectations regarding the duration of the program are a surprise to students Faculty: Clearly been a breakdown in morale, sense of trust, respect and collegiality Many professors feel that there is very little time left for research and that research and publishing is not particularly fostered
My View on Arrival: Operating Budget 4 % Budget Reduction - Reallocation 3 2 1 0-1 -2-3 -4 Faculty of Architecture All Faculties Average 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 12% reduction Mission: architecture, city planning, environmental design, interior design, landscape architecture
The Challenge: Renew Academic & Program Structure Governance Structure Academic Curriculum Program Structure Sustainable with Resources expected Creates opportunity for PhD enrolment Accreditation & Program Review proof Improves student experience Promotes Collegiality
The Challenge: Renew Academic & Program Structure Review Programs Elsewhere Faculty of Architecture & Planning School of Architecture: BEDS (2 yr), MArch School of Planning: B.Comm.Des., MPlan Faculty of Agriculture Department of Environmental Sciences, B.Tech. in Landscape Arch. (not accredited) Faculty of Engineering School of Architecture: BSc (Arch), MArch School of Planning: MPlan Faculty of Engineering & Design School of Architecture: BAS, MArch Faculty of Communications & Design School of Interior Design: BID Faculty of Engineering & Architectural Studies Dept. of Architectural Studies: B.Arch. Sci, M.Arch. Sci. Faculty of Community Services School of Urban & Regional Planning: B.Urban &Reg. Plan, MPlan
The Challenge: Renew Academic & Program Structure Review Programs Elsewhere Faculty of Arts and Science Department of Geography: M.Sc. (Planning) (prof. degree) Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design BA (Arch. Studies), MArch, MLA, M.Urban Design (post-prof.) Foundation year of MArch program Faculty of Engineering School of Architecture: BAS, MArch Faculty of Environment School of Planning: BES, MES, PhD Faculty of Environmental Design undergrad. minor in Architectural Studies, MArch, MEDes, MLA, MPlan Foundation year of MArch program Faculty of Applied Science School of Architecture & Landscape Architecture: BED (2 yr), MArch, MLA School of Regional and Community Planning: MA/MSc
The Challenge: Renew Academic & Program Structure Review Programs Elsewhere Multiple Faculty Structures: Faculty of Agriculture Faculty of Applied Science Faculty of Architecture Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design Faculty of Architecture and Planning Faculty of Arts and Science Faculty of Community Services Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Design Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science Faculty of Environment Faculty of Environmental Design Accredited programs for Planning at both Masters and Bachelors levels No other Canadian Masters programs in Interior Design Architecture (UG 2 year or minor + MArch) at Dalhousie, Calgary, UBC Disciplinary Departments versus Schools? greater curriculum control and autonomy All MArch preceded by option/program for architecture undergraduate studies
Arising Questions? 1. Is current program structure sustainable? continue all Professional programs? strengthen / re-align undergraduate program? 2. Is current academic structure still serving us well? programs Departments? Schools versus Departments? opportunities to link with other Faculties Environment, Earth & Resources Engineering School of Art 3. Is Faculty of Architecture still the right name? If not, what is? 4. BID professional accredited program & MID post-professional research degree? 5. PhD Design & Planning? 6.?????????????
Looking Ahead 1. Imperative to determine future academic & program structure more impending budget reductions enrolment trends external accreditation 2. Your input is critical. Written submissions answers to questions of previous slide or other ideas To jonathan.beddoes@umanitoba.ca by October 13 2015 3. Establish Re-structuring Advisory Group Summary of your input/submissions available by November 15, 2015 4. Faculty Retreat December 2015 Establish short list of alternate academic & program structures 5. Your input is critical again! January 2016, written recommendation of best option 6. Faculty Retreat February 2016 Agreement on best option going forward 7. Document preparation for Faculty Council & Senate: March - Sept. 2016 Start search for disciplinary specific leadership for July 1 2017 8. 2016/17 detailed curriculum review to align with academic structure
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