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.
Acting Head of the Department of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Interior Design (ALI)
Joe Favour has over 25 years of professional experience in both private practice and academia. His teaching and practice interests are focused on the intersection of creative design of landscapes, the implementation process of built work, and the cost/material/performance implications of design.
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.