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2019 Summary
Throughout the past year, the LAEP Advancement Board has sought opportunities to support the LAEP Department in a variety of ways that provide opportunity for both individual students and the department as a whole.
The LAEP Careers Coordinator, Tanya Rice, helps students to prepare for and secure internships and jobs following graduation. During this past year, the Advancement Board has committed funding, alongside CREATE 2020, to provide 25-percent of the salary to support this position. Additionally, the Placement Committee has been working with Tanya to identify internship and career opportunities for students. This year, Tanya’s work has provided an internship for every student (sophomores and juniors) that wanted one this Summer. Thank you, Tanya.
Board member Nola Chavez talks with students at a networking event
The Advancement Board has also pledged a contribution of $5,000 for both FY20 and FY21 to be put toward named chairs. This is done with the intent to give LAEP a leg-up in the hiring process. This serves as the first step toward establishing endowments for the same purpose. Through these efforts we hope to reach the most qualified candidates promoting diversity amongst LAEP faculty.
By reaching out to USU Advancement, the Development Committee has identified ways to better track gifts to the Department. Doing so helps to maintain donor relations and foster support for the Department. Additionally, the Board’s Recruitment Committee continues to work with Faculty to develop materials and encourage recruitment efforts amongst Board members. Increases in LAEP enrollments are one result of these collaborations.
Board member Mark Dawson, USU Provost Frank Galey, and Board Co-chair Jay Bollwinkel
We are always looking for ways to advocate for LAEP. This year we were had the opportunity to sit down with USU’s new Provost, Dr. Frank Galey, to discuss the landscape architecture profession and the accomplishments of the Department.
Thank you to all who serve on the Advancement Board. We recognize the individual commitment that is required to serve. We are grateful for the Advancement Board members that take the time to work alongside students and provide mentorship in competitions, studio projects, and many other ways. It’s incredible the impact we can have when we work together.
