Iowa State University

Department/Program & College Description: The College of Design, created in 1978, prides themselves on their collaborative, creative, and diverse stance to enrollment, hiring, and educational experiences. Within the seven departments, each day they strive to fulfill the goals of the shared governance through their strategic plan. The College of Design is dedicated to all forms of diversity and inclusion and committed to the expanded role of design as an agent of change in society. Additional information can be found at https://www.design.iastate.edu/. Within the College of Design, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, creative, and diverse stance to enrollment, hiring, and educational experiences. Within our seven departments, each day, we strive to fulfill the goals of our shared governance through our strategic plan. The College of Design is dedicated to all forms of diversity and inclusion and is committed to the expanded role of design as an agent of change in society. Mission Our mission is to educate students to become successful designers, planners, artists, scholars and citizens who improve the quality of life, enhance human experience and advance environmental sustainability; and to serve as a resource for Iowa and beyond through research, creative endeavors, extension and outreach. Values We value innovation, curiosity, collaboration, open exchange of ideas, diverse perspectives, and environmental and social responsibility. Vision Our vision is for College of Design faculty, staff, students, and alumni to increasingly be known for their ability to lead interdisciplinary processes and draw upon their disciplinary expertise to generate informed, innovative responses to challenges and opportunities.