9.15.08 | Why would a practicing interior designer get a Ph.D. in architecture to teach interior design at the college level? This was the question posed to me recently while discussing the critical shortage of interior design educators and the urgent need to increase the pool of qualified educators.

9.1.08 | This is Part II of the panel presentation and discussion, the first part of which was run in the 8.25.08 issue.

“9.1.08 | Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University has developed a simple philosophy describing the education of our students,” said Dr. Oliver Evans, President of Kendall. “We prepare them for professional lives as artists and designers, and we offer academic programs that meet the needs of business, industry, and education.”With this as his premise, Dr. Evans invited students and alumni to participate in the school’s social science course and tour of China.

8.25.08 | Jeannie Bochette, Steelcase, NY, recently hosted the third of three presentations developed by IIDA NY, Facilities Forum, Co-chaired by Abigail French, Haworth, NY, and Alan Dandron, Mancini Duffy.