This
past July, the University of Oregon rechristened its School of Architecture and
Allied Arts as the College of Design.
According to an announcement by Scott
Coltrane, UO Provost and Senior Vice President, the name change was the
outcome of a process for which the stated goals were the enhancement of the
school’s programs, an increase in the value of the degrees earned, and
positioning of students, faculty, and staff for greater success in the future. An
additional goal of the process was to improve funding and philanthropic
opportunities for the restructured entity.
Central
to the change is the redefinition of the former School of Architecture and
Allied Arts as a collection of schools under the banner of the College of
Design:
- School of Architecture & Environment
- School of Art + Design
- School of Planning, Public Policy, and Management
- Department of History of Art and Architecture
If I
correctly understand the classic definitions, a university is a higher education institution comprised
of two or more colleges. In turn, a college is an academic unit with a focus of
several closely related academic disciplines. In the university context, a
school is typically associated with only one (perhaps two) academic specialties
(eg. the School of Law). As a collection of schools, the new College of Design better aligns and
organizes each program within the framework of the entire university.
To
celebrate the rebranding and kick-off the new academic year, the College of
Design invites all students, alumni, friends, and colleagues to celebrate at
its Launch Party this coming Friday,
October 6. The College promises food, fun, music, and more, so mark your
calendars and join the celebration. The price is right too—It’s a free event!
See you there!
What: College of Design Launch Party https://calendar.uoregon.edu/event/college_of_design_launch_party#.WdEbpLpFyUk
When: Friday, October 6 at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Lawrence Hall courtyard, 1190 Franklin
Boulevard, Eugene, OR
Cost: Free
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