Assistant Dean for Student Services
As assistant dean for student services, Steve Yang focuses on collaborating with other college leaders and student services staff to shape and support processes, programming, and initiatives that improve the student experience.
Head of the Department of Design Innovation
Dr. Barry Kudrowitz is a professor and head of the Department of Graphic Design, Apparel Design, Retail and Consumer Studies, and Product Design. He received his Ph.D. from the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), studying humor, creativity, and idea generation.
Head of the Department of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Interior Design (ALI)
Department of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design Jennifer Yoos, FAIA, LEED AP, is an architect and educator and has previously taught as the NADAAA Visiting Professor at Cooper Union, the Ruth and Norman Moore Visiting Professor at Washington University in St. Louis, the John G. Williams Distinguished Professor at the University of Arkansas and as a faculty member at the University of Minnesota.
Director of Design Justice and Chair of the Faculty Assembly
Terresa Hardaway is the Director of Design Justice and Chair of the college's Faculty Assembly. She is an associate professor of Graphic Design, a McKnight Presidential Fellow, and Event Director of the UMN Juneteenth Celebration.
Director of Budget, Finance, and Facilities
Stephanie Dilworth is the Chief Financial Manager for the college. She is responsible for all sponsored and non-sponsored finance and payroll activities.
Director of Human Resources
Mia Riza is the Director of Human Resources for the college and oversees and directs college HR functions, including coaching for staffing, recruitment, on-boarding, and professional development.
Chair of the Staff Assembly
Chris Schlichting is the Chair of the college's Staff Assembly. He is an academic advisor for Architecture, Landscape Design and Planning, and Product Design.