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About the School of Construction and Design

Collaborative, Innovative and Professional are the hallmarks of the School of Construction and Design. Forming the foundation of a successful individual, from what we teach, what you learn and the attitude we develop that connects you to the career of your choice. We succeed because we embrace the future, a future for all, filled with possibilities in the built environment that excludes none!

The mission of the School of Construction and Design is to provide relevant knowledge and technology for design, construction, engineering, and management education in order to serve the professional needs of the Construction, Architecture, and Interior Design sectors.

To achieve its mission, the School will provide a learning environment that fosters the development of critical thinking and ethical understanding of the knowledge and technology for the built environment and society at large.

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group photos of students and Dr. Fan Zhang in front of a tool display and yellow signs that read "DeWalt" and "Safety First"

AEC 191 Student Showcase

Students in Dr. Fan Zhang’s AEC 191: Experiential Learning course partnered with Camp Kamassa to create a moveable storage shed for the archery program. Their final portfolios chart their hard work from design to delivery.