TENURE & PROMOTION DOSSIER

KRISTI S. GAINES, PH.D., IIDADepartment of Design

Texas Tech University

TABLE OF CONTENTSContents Page

Opening material 2• Selection of Tenure Policy• Recommendation• Access to the dossier statement

Dean’s Letter 6

Chair’s Letter 9

Curriculum Vita 13

Letters from external reviewers 32

Basic information 60

Candidates’ summary of teaching 66

Candidate’s summary of research 72

Candidate’s summary of service 81

Candidate’s summary of administration 85

Appendix A: Faculty annual reports 87and third-year review

Appendix B: Ballot comments 216

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Consideration for: Tenure ____X_____ Promotion _____X_____

Candidate elects to be evaluated by the following tenure policy (select one):

___X___Tenure policy in effect at time of hire

______Tenure policy in effect at time of last promotion (promotion dossiers only)

______Tenure policy that is currently in effect

Dr. Sharran Parkinson, Chair

Department of DesignTexas Tech University

September 4,2015

Dear Dr. Parkinson,This letter is to inform you that I reviewed the contents of this dossier setting forth my qualifications for tenure and promotion to the rank of Associate Professor. I hereby indicate that I approve the material being submitted.

Sincerely,Kristi Gaines, Ph.D.Assistant Professor

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Kristi S. Gaines, Ph.D., IIDA, IDEC TEXAS TECH UNIVERISTY; 1301 AKRON; LUBBOCK, TX 79424 (806) 742-3050 kristi.gaines@ttu.edu

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Tech University, 2008.

Major: Environmental Design Supporting Areas of Emphasis: Education, Architecture Dissertation Title: Brain Compatible Learning Environments for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Master of Science, Texas Tech University, 2007.

Major: Environmental Design Supporting Areas of Emphasis: Education

Bachelor or Interior Design, Texas Tech University, 1994.

Major: Interior Design Supporting Areas of Emphasis: Architecture, Art

University of Wisconsin – Madison (2015) Professional Certificate in Online Education. (2015).

National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) (Passed all sections April, 2009).

Academic and Professional Experience

Director of Graduate Programs, Texas Tech University. (September 1, 2011 - Present). Assistant Professor, Texas Tech University. CIDA Accredited (September 1, 2010 - Present). Instructor, Texas Tech University. CIDA Accredited (September 2008 - August 2010). Lecturer/Teaching Assistant, Texas Tech University CIDA Accredited (January 2006-

August 2008). Designer, Spaces and Places. (2004 - Present).

Project management, designing, space planning, specifying, purchasing installing and implementing design plans, budgeting, consulting. Projects in Texas and Oklahoma.

Designer, Renovations Interior/Exterior Design. (2000 - 2004).

Project management, designing, space planning, specifying, purchasing installing and implementing design plans, budgeting, consulting. Medical, executive, and residential design.

Designer, Renaissance. (1999 - 2000).

Purchasing, marketing, inventory management. Assisting clients with selection of furniture, fabrics, art, and accessories.

Designer, Spaces and Places. (1994 - 1999).

Project management, designing, space planning, specifying, purchasing installing and implementing design plans, budgeting, consulting

Awards and Honors Lawrence Schovanec Teaching Development Scholarship Three awardees were

selected by the Texas Tech University Teaching Academy. (2015). International Interior Design Association Educator of the Year Nominee International

Interior Design Association. (2015). Graduate of the Inaugural Class of the President’s Leadership Institute. Texas Tech

University. (2014). National FCS Emerging Administrators Workshop Registration Scholarship from FCS

Administrators, Family and Consumer Sciences Administrators. (July 2014). National FCS Emerging Administrators Workshop Travel Scholarship from the COHS Dean's

Office, Office of the Dean of the College of Human Sciences. (July 2014). Burleson Faculty Service Award (2013). College of Human Sciences. Texas Tech University. President’s Excellence in Diversity and Equity Award Nominee. Texas Tech University

(2013). Hemphill Wells New Professor Excellence in Teaching Award. Selected as the College of

Human Sciences Representative. Texas Tech University(2012).

Outstanding Organization Advisor. College of Human Sciences. Outstanding Organization. American Society of Interior Designers. College of Human

Sciences. Texas Tech University (Advisor). Most Improved Organization. International Interior Design Association. College of Human

Sciences. Texas Tech University (Advisor).

National Recruitment Award (First Place), American Society of Interior Designers- Texas Tech Chapter (Advisor).

TEACHING

Courses Taught

Graduate Courses ENVD 5101, Seminar in Environmental Design ENVD 5301, Graduate Research Seminar ENVD 5307, Internship

ENVD 5310, Readings ENVD 5311, Individual Study in Environmental Design ENVD 5320, Writing for Publication ENVD 5378, Research Methods I ENVD 5388, Design Interior Environments for Physically and Mentally Challenged

Populations. ENVD 6000, Master's Thesis ENVD 6001, Master's Report

ENVD 7000, Research ENVD 8000, Doctoral Dissertation

Undergraduate Courses ID 1382, Interiors I ID 2380, Interiors II ID 3190, Preinternship Seminar ID 3311, Interior Materials ID 3381, Lighting Systems ID 4104, Senior Seminar ID 4307, Internship ID 4385, Advanced Interiors ID 4388 Advanced Studio III ID 4606, Collaboration Studio

Non-Credit Instruction Guest Critic, Period Furnishings, 30 participants. (December 7, 2010). Guest Critic, ID 4604 Collaboration Studio, 30 participants. (October 8, 2010). Guest Lecture, ENVD 5388 Design of the Interior Environment for Physically and Mentally Challenged Populations. (2009). Guest Lectures, ID 1380 Introduction to Interior Design. (November 2009).

Doctoral Dissertation Committee Chair 1. Haenchen, Kate (2015). Dissertation Committee Chair.2. Jobran, Fatma (2015). Dissertation Committee Chair.3. Pinson, Michelle (2014). Dissertation Committee Chair.4. Bourne, Angela (2013). Dissertation Committee Chair.5. Morton, Alicia (In Progress). Dissertation Committee Chair.6. Fallatah, Samaher (In Progress). Dissertation Committee Chair.7. Pham, Duy (In Progress). Dissertation Committee Chair.8. Abdelmonem, Marwa (In Progress). Dissertation Committee Chair.9. Wade, Andrea (In Progress. Dissertation Committee Chair.

Doctoral Dissertation Committee Member 1. Obeidat, Saif (2015). Dissertation Committee Member.2. El-Hammali, Haitham (2015). Dissertation Committee Member.3. Abdurus, Rehab (2014). Dissertation Committee Member.4. Shabboo Valipour (In Progress). Dissertation Committee Member.5. Alansari, Ahmad (In Progress). Dissertation Committee Member.

Master of Science Thesis Committees 1. Pinson, Michelle (Graduated 2013). Thesis Committee Chair.2. Bergen, Leeanne (Graduated 2011). Thesis Committee Member.

Master of Science Report Committee Chair 1. Nevarez, Lupe (2015). Report Committee Chair.2. Najjar, Ghada (2015). Report Committee Chair.3. Bokhari, Iman (2014). Report Committee Co-Chair.4. Sharif, Shaima (2014). Report Committee Chair.

5. Eklund, Samantha (2014). Report Committee Chair.6. Ali, Andleeb (2014). Report Committee Co-Chair.7. Madaly, Ahdab (2013). Report Committee Chair.8. Obeidat, Islam (2013). Report Committee Chair.9. Bourne, Angela (2012). Report Committee Chair.10. Lopez, Katy (2012). Report Committee Chair.11. Abdelmonem, Marwa (2012). Report Committee Chair.12. Abdurus, Rehab (2012). Report Committee Chair.13. Sabouni, Diana (2012). Report Committee Chair.14. Morton, Alicia (2012). Report Committee Chair.15. Rachita Patel (In Progress). Report Committee Chair.16. Mesh Wing (In Progress). Report Committee Chair.17. Elina Hartman (In Progress). Report Committee Chair.

Master of Science Report Committee 1. Spaulding, Emily (2013). Report Committee Member.2. Yoon, Linna (2011). Report Committee Member.3. Grabham, Jessica (2011). Report Committee Member.

RESEARCH

Intellectual Contributions

Book Gaines, K., Bourne, A., Pearson, M., Kleibrink, M. Designing for Autism Spectrum Disorders. New York: Routledge, Taylor and Francis. (In Press – Expected date of publication 2016). (Gaines and Bourne 35% each, Pearson and Kleibrink 15% each).

Journal Article, Refereed Academic Journal

1. Gaines, K., Curry, Z., Shroyer, J., Amor, C., Lock, R. (2014) The perceived effects ofclassroom design and features on students with autism spectrum disorders. Journalof Architectural Planning and Research. (31:4) 282-298.

2. Gaines, K., Bergan, L.*, Curry, Z. (2014) Full spectrum classroom design. TheInternational Journal of Learner Diversity and Identities (Volume 20) 15-28.

3. Gaines, K., Sancibrian, S. (2014). The effects of environmental noise on the behaviorof children with ASD. The International Journal of Architectonic, Spatial, andEnvironmental Design (Volume 7, Issue 2), 51-64.

4. Aburas, R.*, Gaines, K., Shin, S. (2014). Physical and psychosocial factors in classroomdesign for elementary level schools. The International Journal of Early ChildhoodLearning. (Vol. 20), 19-35.

5. Shabha, G. & Gaines, K (2013) "A comparative analysis of transatlantic designinterventions for therapeutically enhanced learning environments – Texas vs West

Midlands", Facilities, Vol. 31 Issue 13/14, pp.634 – 658.

6. Shabha, G., Gaines, K. (2012) Evidence-based classroom design for individuals with

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autism: United States and United Kingdom. International Journal of the Constructed Environment, 2(4), 1-18.

7. Gaines, K., Curry, Z. (2011). The effects of color on learning and behavior. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences Education, 29(1).

8. Gharaveis, A.*, Shepley, M., Gaines, K. (2015). The Role of Daylighting in SkilledNursing Short-term Rehabilitation Facilities. Health Environments Research and Design Journal (HERD). (In Press. Publication Date: Winter, 2015).

9. Colwell, M., Gaines, K., Pinson, M., Corson, K. Preschool Children’s Secret HidingPlaces: Planning and Construction of Self-Created Spaces. Family and ConsumerSciences Research Journal (In Review).

10. Pinson, M.,* Gaines, K. The relationship between the built environment and stressrelating to pediatric patients. Journal of Child Health Care (In review).

11. Grabham, J.*, Curry, Z., Gaines, K. Successful aging: Integrating physical and socialperspectives into a continuing care retirement community Journal of Aging andSociety (In review).

12. Jobran, F.*, Gaines, K., Amor, C., Sustainability and places of respite in Saudi Arabiahospitals: A study of employment-related stress and the environment," CommonGround, Chicago, USA. (In review).

13. Pati, D., Gaines, K., Develop a framework of healthcare design research issues in ruralhealthcare facilities. Health Environments Research and Design Journal. (Preparing tosubmit).

14. Ghamari, H.*, Gharaveis, A.*, Gaines, K., Environmental Indicators of placeattachment in assisted living facilities. (Revising)

15. Gaines, K., Bourne, A., "Neuro-Sensitive living environments for adults with autismspectrum disorders. Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Journal. (Preparing to submit).

*Indicates Graduate Student Author

Note: The Department of Design’s journal rating system was revised during the third year of my appointment. The current journal rating system relies heavily on the impact factor. Many of the prominent Arts and Humanities journals do not do not have an impact factor.

Journal Article, Trade Journal

1. Gaines, K. (2011). Interior design education in a changing world. Insight - InternationalInterior Design Association (Fall 2011), 15.

Creative Activities

1. Gaines, K. “Historic Transition.” Nichols Hills, Oklahoma. Submission to the AmericanSociety of Interior Designers Legacy of Design Awards in the “whole house” categorypending completion (2013-present).

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2. Hwang-Shin, S. Gaines, K., Dawson, T., Ruhman, R. “Sensory Clothing Design andDevelopment” Trunk Show. Lubbock, Texas (May 2015) Project ongoing.

3. Gaines, K. "Design of a Graduate Student Lounge at Texas Tech University.” FirstFriday Art Trail. Students in my ENVD 5378 course worked in teams to create designsolutions for the graduate student lounge for the TTU Graduate School. The studentbody voted on the projects, and the winning design was implemented into thecurrent graduate student lounge. The project was on display during the First Friday ArtTrail for two exhibitions, Lubbock, Texas (July 5, 2013).

4. Gaines, K., "Design of a Graduate Student Lounge at Texas Tech University.” FirstFriday Art Trail. Students in my ENVD 5378 course worked in teams to create designsolutions for the graduate student lounge for the TTU Graduate School. The studentbody voted on the projects, and the winning design was implemented into thecurrent graduate student lounge. The project was on display during the First Friday ArtTrail for two exhibitions, Lubbock, Texas (June 6, 2013).

5. Anderson, R., Gaines, K., Moore, C., Ortiz, K., Nguyen, T., Perez, C., Jameson, N.,Rizkal, M., Stallcup, A., "Wear Your Chair Exhibition," Louise Hopkins Underwood Centerfor the Arts, Lubbock, Texas. (September 7, 2012 - September 30, 2012).

6. Gaines, K., "Residential design project: New Construction," Lubbock, Texas. (2011 -2012).

7. Gaines, K., "Kitchen renovation” Lubbock, Texas. (2011 - July 2012).

8. Gaines, K. “Farmhouse Innovation.” Kitchen renovation. Lubbock, Texas. (2010-2012).

Refereed Presentations and Conference Proceedings Publications

1. Bourne, A., Gaines, K., Pati, D., Lock, R., Healthcare Design Conference, "Neuro-Considerate Environments for Adults with Intellectual Development Diversities: AnIntegrated Approach to Support Well-Being," The Center for Health Design,Washington, DC. (November 2015).

2. Shin, S., Gaines, K., International Textile and Apparel Association, "Investigation ofTherapy Clothing Products for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders," InternationalTextile and Apparel Association, Santa Fe, New Mexico. (November 2015).

3. Gaines, K. (Panelist), Wachter, H.-P. (Panelist), Perrit, M. (Panelist), Park, P. (Panelist,Mohr, C. (Panelist), Metrocon, "Evidence-Based Healthcare Design: Implications forPractice," International Interior Design Association and American Society of InteriorDesigners, Dallas, Texas. (August 14, 2015).

4. Gharvies, A., Shepley, M., Gaines, K., Carrasco, G., Environmental Design ResearchAssociation, "The Role of Daylighting in Skilled Nursing Short-term RehabilitationFacilities," Los Angeles California (May 2015).

5. Aburas, R., Pati, D., Gaines, K., Gilinsky, N., Casanova, R., Environmental DesignResearch Association, "Birth in Nature," Los Angeles, California. (May 2015).

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6. Jobran, F., Gaines, K., Amor, C., Environmental Design Research Association, "TheImportance of Creating Sustainable Places of Respite in Saudi Arabia Hospitals," LosAngeles, California. (May 2015).

7. Pinson, M., Gaines, K., Pati, D., Environmental Design Research Association, "The Roleof Daylighting in Skilled Nursing Short-term Rehabilitation Facilities," Los Angeles,California. (May 2015).

8. Gaines, K., Interior Design Educators Council, "Designing for Diversity: A ComparativeStudy of the US and UK." Interior Design Educators Council, Fort Worth, Texas. (March2015).

9. Pinson, M., Gaines, K., Pati, D., Colwell, M. Interior Design Educators Council, "TheEffectiveness of Created-Nature Scenes in Healthcare Environments," Interior DesignEducators Council, Fort Worth, Texas. (March 2015).

10. Aburas, R., Pati, D., Gaines, K., Gilinsky, N., Casanova, R., International Conference onArchitecture and Civil Engineering, "Birth in Nature," Dubai (UIA). (December 2014).

11. Gaines, K., Ellis, E, Quan, X. Transformative Environments: A Report from the ASIDFoundation’s Grant Recipients. Healthcare Design Conference, San Diego, California.(November 2014).

12. Mohr, C. (Panelist), Wachter, H.-P. (Panelist), Perrit, M. (Panelist), Gaines, K. (Panelist),Metrocon, "Expanding the Body of Knowledge: Graduate Studies for the IDProfessional," International Interior Design Association and American Society of InteriorDesigners, Dallas, Texas. (August 14, 2014).

13. Gaines, K., Bourne, A., Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, "Neuro-sensitive LivingEnvironments for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Comparative Study ofIntentional Communities in the United States and United Kingdom," Vancouver,Canada. (June 2014).

14. Gaines, K., Bourne, A., Environmental Design Research Association, "Neuro-SensitiveLiving Environments for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders." Environmental DesignResearch Association, New Orleans, Louisiana. (May 2014).

15. Ghamari, H., Gharaveis, A., Gaines, K., Environmental Design Research Association,"Environmental Indicators of Place Attachment in Assisted Living Facilities",”Environmental Design Research Association, New Orleans, Louisiana. (May 2014).

16. Morton, A., Gaines, K., Shin, S. Obesogenic Environments: Shaping Individuals throughDesign. 45th Annual Environmental Design Research Association. New Orleans,Louisiana (May 2014).

17. Shabha, G., Gaines, K., Healthcare Estates Conference, "Non-HandicappingHealthcare Environment: Development of New Design Interventions to MitigateWorsening Behaviour for Children and Young Adults in Residential Care," Manchester,United Kingdom. (October 8, 2013).

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18. Pati, D., Gaines, K., Interior Design Educators Council, "Rural Healthcare Facilities: TheAssociation between the Physical Environment and Safe, Efficient and Quality Care,"Interior Design Educators Council, Oklahoma City. (October 2013).

19. Pinson, M., Gaines, K., Pati, D., Colwell, M. The role of altered window views onfeelings and preferences of pediatric patients and parents. Southwest Interior DesignEducators Council Regional Conference. Norman, Oklahoma (October 2013).

20. El-Hammali, H., Gaines, K., Environmental Design Research Association, "Designing aCare Unit for Alzheimer’s in Family Home Environment," Environmental DesignResearch Association, Providence, Rhode Island. (May 2013).

21. Gaines, K., Colwell, M., Pinson, M., Corson, K., Environmental Design ResearchAssociation, "Preschool Children’s Secret Hiding Places: Planning and Construction ofSelf-Created Spaces," Providence, Rhode Island. (May 2013).

22. Pati, D., Gaines, K., Environmental Design Research Association, "Develop aFramework of Healthcare Design Research Issues in Rural Healthcare Facilities,"Environmental Design Research Association, Providence, Rhode Island. (May 2013).

23. Bourne, A., Gaines, K., Pati, D. Environmental Design Research Association, Aconscientious neurosensitive approach to the design of therapeutic environments.Providence, Rhode Island (May 2013).

24. Gaines, K., Colwell, M., Pinson, M., Corson, K., Interior Design Educators Council,"Space, place, and privacy: Preschool children's secret hiding places." Indianapolis,Indiana (February 2013).

25. Mahdaly, A. Gaines, K., Hawaii International Conference on Arts & Humanities, "TheEscape Garden: The impact of Nature on Elderly Aging in Place" Honolulu, Hawaii.(January 2013).

26. Obeidat, S., Obeidat, I., Gaines, K., Hawaii International Conference on Arts andHumanities, "The Impact of Nature on Elderly Aging in Place," Honolulu, Hawaii.(January 2013).

27. Grabham, J., Gaines, K., Environmental Design Research Association, "An IntegrativeApproach to Successful Aging within a Continuing Care Retirement Community,"Seattle, Washington. (May 2012).

28. Lopez, K., Gaines, K., Environmental Design Research Association, "Designing forAutism," Seattle, Washington. (May 2012).

29. Bourne, A., Gaines, K., Environmental Design Research Association, "Nature as aDesign Intervention: Optimum Environments for Aging with IntellectualDevelopmental Disabilities (IDD)," Seattle, Washington. (May 2012).

30. Gaines, K., Environmental Design Research Association, "The Effects of Color onIndividuals with Neurodiversities," Seattle, Washington. (May 2012).

31. Obeidat, I., Gaines, K., Environmental Design Research Association, "Designing ElderlyHome Units and Well-being," Seattle, Washington. (May 2012).

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32. Gaines, K., Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity, "DesigningEnvironments Conducive for Individuals with Neurodiversities," Honolulu, Hawaii.(March 2012).

33. Bourne, A., Gaines, K., Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability andDiversity, "Nature as a Design Intervention: The design of independent livingenvironments for an aging population of individuals with co-diagnosis of IntellectualDevelopmental Disabilities and Alzheimer’s disease," Honolulu, Hawaii. (March 2012).

34. Shabha, G., Gaines, K. International Conference on the Constructed Environment,"An Evidence-based Study of Classroom Design for Individuals with Autism: UnitedStated and United Kingdom," Chicago, Illinois. (October 29, 2011).

35. Gaines, K., Interior Design Educators Council, "A Comparative Study of DesignInterventions for Students with Autism," Fort Worth, Texas. (October 14, 2011).

36. Yoon, L., Curry, Z., Gaines, K., Interior Design Educators Council, "A Study of how thePhysical Environment affects Wandering Behavior in Nursing Home Design," FortWorth, Texas. (October 14, 2011).

37. Yoon, L., Curry, Z., Gaines, K., Interior Design Educators Council, "Home DesignRecommendations for Wandering Behavior," Fort Worth, Texas. (October 14, 2011).

38. Bourne, A., Gaines, K., Interior Design Educators Council, "An Integrative Approach tothe Design of Independent Living Environments for Adults with Neurodiversities," FortWorth, Texas. (October 14, 2011).

39. Abdelmonem, M., Gaines, K., Environmental Design Research Association, "InsideHigh Rise Living: Effects on Mental Health," Seattle, Washington. (September 23, 2011).

40. Gaines, K., Sancibrian, S., Lock, R., 42nd Autism Society National Conference andExposition, "The Impact of Classroom Design on the Behavior of Students with ASD,"Autism Society of America, Orlando, Florida. (July 8, 2011).

41. Gaines, K. (Panelist), Living with Disabilities: It Takes a Village, "Living with Disabilities: ItTakes a Village," Texas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Lubbock, Texas.(November 13, 2010).

42. Gaines, K., Curry, Z., Shroyer, J., Amor, C., Interior Design Educators CouncilInternational Conference, "Brain Compatible Learning Environments for Students withAutism Spectrum Disorders," Interior Design Educators Council, Atlanta, Georgia.(March 2010).

Sponsored Research

Funded Grants

1. Pinson, M., Gaines, K., Colwell, M., Raab, P., "A Multidisciplinary Approach to theCreation and Design of a Malawian Early Childhood Development Center,"Sponsored by College of Human Sciences, Texas Tech University. Total: $7,500. (Co-PI25%, $1875). (August 2015 - 2016).

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2. Gaines, K. (2014). "Interactions between the Built Environment and Individuals withAutism using Augmented Reality Visualization," Office of the President, Provost,and Vice President for Research Scholarship Catalyst Program 2015, Texas TechUniversity, Total: $3000. (PI, 100%, $3000) (October 2014 - August 2015).

3. Shin, S., Gaines, K. "Sensory Clothing Design Development for Children with Autism,"Office of the Associate Dean for Research, College of Human Sciences). Total:$10,000. (Co-PI, 50%, $5000). (September 2014 - August 2015).

4. Gaines, K., Islam, Z. "Interactions between the Built Environment and Individuals withAutism using Augmented Reality Visualization," Sponsored by Texas Tech UniversityArts and Humanities Competition, Texas Tech University. Total: $8,500. (PI, 50%, $4250).(September 2013 - August 2014).

5. Gaines, K., Pati, D., Bourne, A., "A Prototype for Therapeutic Living and EnrichmentEnvironments for Aging Adults with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and AutismSpectrum Disorders," Sponsored by American Society of Interior Designers, Private,Total: $35,000.00 (PI, 75%, $26,250). (May 2012 – March, 2014).

6. Gaines, K., "Designing for Diversity: Creating Learning Spaces for a NeurodiversePopulation," Sponsored by Diversity Office, Local, $2,000.00 (PI, 100%). (2012 - 2013).

7. Gaines, K., "Designing for Autism," Sponsored by Creative Arts, Humanities and SocialSciences, Texas Tech University, $19,362.00 (PI, 100%). (September 2012 - August 31,2013).

8. Gaines, K., "An Integrative Approach to the Design of Independent LivingEnvironments for Adults with Autism," Sponsored by Texas Tech University Arts andHumanities Competition, Texas Tech University, $9,934.00 (PI, 100%). (November 2011 -August 31, 2012).

9. Pati, Debajyoti, Gaines, Ki, "Develop a Framework of Healthcare Design ResearchIssues in Rural Healthcare Facilities," Sponsored by Texas Tech University College ofHuman Sciences, Texas Tech University, $10,000.00 (Co-PI, 50%, $5000). (September2011 - August 2012).

10. Gaines, Kristi, Bourne, Angela, "An Integrative Approach to the Design ofIndependent Living Environments for Adults with Autism," Sponsored by Organizationfor Autism Research, $2,000.00 (PI, 100%). (November 2011 – August 2012).

Submitted Grants/Under Review

1. Klein, C., Vanos, J., Gaines, K., Johnson, S. Preventing Obesity by Design, AdaptingPrinciples of Outdoor Learning Environments to West Texas and other Arid andSemiarid Regions, $10,000.

Submitted Grants/Not Funded

1. Gaines, K., Shin, S. "Sensory Clothing Design Development for Children with Autism,"Organization for Autism Research. $30,000. Declined.

2. Pinson, M., Gaines, K., Colwell, M., Raab, P., "A Multidisciplinary Approach to theCreation and Design of a Malawian Early Childhood Development Center,"Humanities Center, Texas Tech University, $35,000. Declined.

3. Gaines, K., Designing for Autism. Humanities Center, Texas Tech University, $2,000.Declined.

4. Gaines, K., "The Impact of the Built Environment on Neurological Changes forIndividuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders." W.T. Grant Foundation $350,000.Declined.

5. Gaines, K., Bourne, A., "An Integrative Approach to the Design of Independent LivingEnvironments for Adults with Autism," Organization for Autism Research. $30,000Declined.

6. Gaines, K., "The Inclusive Classroom for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders:Design Analysis Using 3D Laser Data," W.T. Grant Foundation $350,000. Declined.

SERVICE

Internal University Service

Convocations Committee (September 2011 - Present).

Faculty Senate. College of Human Sciences Representative (September 2012 - 2014).

Nomination Committee – Faculty Senate Convener (September 2013 – 2014).

Research Committee - Faculty Senate (September 2012 - 2013).

Internal College Service

Graduate Coordinating Committee. (August 2011 - present).

Technology Users Committee. (August 2011 - 2012).

Distinguished Alumni Awards Selection Committee. (2011).

Commencement Activities Committee. (August 2009 - July 2011).

Internal Department Service

Executive Committee (2011-Present)

Scholarship Committee (2012 - Present).

Merit Committee (February 2011 - February 2014).

Faculty Search Committee, Chair (2014).

Faculty Search Committee (2011 – 2012 & 2014).

Faculty Advisor, International Interior Design Association (August 2008 - 2012).

Faculty Advisor, American Society of Interior Designers Student Chapter Advisor (August 2007 - 2012).

Faculty Advisor, Design Expo (August 2007 - 2012).

Faculty Advisor, Senior Showcase (April 2010 - August 2012).

Interdisciplinary Design Education Allicance At Tech (IDEATech) (August 2008 - 2011).

TechStyles Committee (2009).

External Service

Selected Review Activity: Associate Editor, International Journal of the Constructed Environment. (2012-present). Environmental Design Research Association, Conference Paper Reviewer (2012-present) International and Regional Conference Paper Reviewer, Interior Design Educators Council (2011-present) Health Environments Research Design Journal Reviewer (2015) Facilities, Journal Reviewer (2012-present) International Journal of the Constructed Environment, Reviewer (2011- present) Building and Environments Reviewer (2015) Book Reviewer for Fairchild Books (2015) Book reviewer for Oxford University Press (2011) Southwest Region Review Chair, Interior Design Educators Council, (2010).

National Scholarship Collaborative Coordinator. Interior Design Educators Council (2015-2017).

Competition Juror, Interior Design Educators Council, Fort Worth, Texas (2015).

Director of Education, International Interior Design Association, Texas-Oklahoma Chapter (July 2011 - July 2012).

Panel Moderator at Student Conference, International Interior Design Association, Houston, Texas, Texas-Oklahoma Chapter (February 1, 2012).

Session Chair, Environmental Design Research Association, Seattle, Washington (May 2012).

Charette Judge. IIDA Student Conference, International Interior Design Association, Houston, Texas, Texas-Oklahoma Chapter (February 2012).

IIDA Student Conference Committee, International Interior Design Association, Texas-Oklahoma Chapter (July 1, 2011 - February 2012).

Table Leader: Fellows Forum, Interior Designers Educators Council International Conference, Atlanta, Georgia (2010).

Public Service

Ronald McDonald House, Lubbock, Texas. Served as Historian and volunteer. Also helped organize meals through IIDA and ASID student chapters (2010-2012).

American Cancer Society - Relay for Life, Lubbock, Texas. Helped organize “Team Interior Design.” (2010-2012).

Habitat for Humanity, Lubbock, Texas. Designed home plans for Habitat for Humanity through ID 2380. Instructed students in developing construction documents including floorplans, dimensioned plans, lighting and electrical plans. “Winners” were selected by the board of directors and several of the plans were constructed. Also, participated with the class on a workday as construction volunteers (drywall installation).

Service Presentations/Partnerships

1. Shin, S. & Gaines, K. (2015, August 21) Two Texas Tech Professors Design SensoryClothing for Children with Autism. KAMC Television News Interview.

2. Metrocon, Dallas Texas. Industry Expo. Promoted the Texas Tech University graduateprogram in the Interior Design Educator’s Council booth and as a CEU presenter.(August 2015).

3. Gaines, K. Radio Interview. Top of the Mind with Julie Rose. “Sensory Design forChildren with Autism.” Brigham Young University Radio. (July, 2015).

4. Shin, S. & Gaines, K. (2015, May 25). Team of Texas Tech Researchers Create SensoryClothing. Lubbock Avalanche Journal.

5. Gaines, K., Pinson, M. Graduate Program Recruitment at Texas-Oklahoma IIDAStudent Conference, Program Delivery, Houston, Texas. (February 2015).

6. Gaines, K., Texas Tech Faculty Research Club, One of four faculty from across theTexas Tech University campus invited by the Office of the Vice President for Researchto present a summary of research at the 2nd meeting of the Faculty Research Club,Office of the Vice President for Research, Lubbock (October 2014).

7. Parkinson, S., Collier, D., Gaines, K., Pinson, M. Metrocon, Dallas Texas. Industry Expo.Promoted the Texas Tech University graduate program in the Texas Tech UniversityDepartment of Design booth and as a CEU presenter (August 2014).

8. Gaines, K., Pinson, M. Graduate Program Recruitment at Texas-Oklahoma IIDAStudent Conference, Program Delivery, Houston, Texas (February 2014).

9. Gaines, K., Tenure Academy, “Navigating the Third Year Review.” Panel memberinvited to discuss the third year review from a faculty perspective. Texas TechUniversity, Lubbock, Texas (November 2013).

10. Gaines, K. Designing for Autism in the United Kingdom. Program and relationshipdevelopment, Met with administrators and toured facilities for individuals with Autismin the United Kingdom through the National Autistic Society. (August 2013).

11. Gaines, K. Graduate Program Recruitment at Texas-Oklahoma IIDA StudentConference, Program Delivery, Houston, TX. (February 2012).

12. Gaines, K., Faculty Academic Contribution Exhibit (Face), "Evidence-based Design forStudents with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Comparative Study of United States andUnited Kingdom," Texas Tech University, Lubbock. (October 5, 2011).

13. Gaines, K. (Panelist), "Living with Disabilities: It Takes a Village," Texas Association ofFamily and Consumer Sciences, Lubbock, Texas. (November 13, 2010).

14. Amor, C., Gaines, K. Metrocon, Dallas Texas. Industry Expo. Promoted the Texas TechUniversity graduate program in the Texas Tech University Department of Design booth(August 2010).

Professional Memberships

American Society of Interior Designers. (1994 - Present).

Interior Design Educators Council. (2008-Present)

International Interior Design Association. (2008 - Present).

Texas Association for Interior Design. (2009 - Present).

Environmental Design Research Association. (2010 - Present).

National Trust for Historic Preservation. (2008 - 2012).

Development Activities Attended

Continuing Education Program, "Professional Certificate in Online Education," University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin (March 2015 - August 2015).

Conference Attendance, "Metrocon," ASID/IIDA, Dallas, Texas (August 2015).

Conference Attendance, "Interior Design Educators Council," Interior Design Educators Council, Fort Worth, Texas (March 11, 2015 - March 14, 2015).

Conference Attendance, "IIDA Student Conference," IIDA, Houston (February 2015).

Workshop, "President's Leadership Institute," Texas Tech, Lubbock, Texas (2013 - 2014).

Conference Attendance, "Healthcare Design Research Conference," San Diego, California (November 2014).

Continuing Education Program, "Exterior Shading CEU," International Interior Design Association, Lubbock, Texas (November 11, 2014).

Second Meeting of the Texas Tech University Faculty Research Club, "Faculty Research Club," Texas Tech University (October 2014).

Faculty Research Club, "Faculty Research Club," Texas Tech University (September 2014).

Conference Attendance, "Metrocon," ASID/IIDA, Dallas, Texas (August 2014).

Continuing Education Program, "Senior Living Design - Perils and Pitfalls of the Demanding Skilled Nursing Industry," IIDA/ASID, Dallas, Texas (August 15, 2014).

Continuing Education Program, "Meeting the Demand for a Leaner America," IIDA/ASID, Dallas, Texas (August 14, 2014).

Continuing Education Program, "Specifying Textiles for Success," IIDA/ASID, Dallas, Texas (August 14, 2014).

Workshop, "Emerging and New Administrators Workshop," Council of Administrators of Family and Consumer Sciences, Tulsa, Oklahoma (July 27, 2014 - July 30, 2014).

Conference Attendance, "Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Conference," Vancouver, Canada (June 2014).

Workshop, "President's Leadership Institute Conclusions," Texas Tech, Lubbock, Texas (March 2014).

Conference Attendance, "IIDA Student Conference," IIDA, Houston, Texas (February 2014).

Workshop, "President's Leadership Institute Strategic Planning: Mission and Values," Texas Tech, Lubbock, Texas (February 2014).

Workshop, "Faculty Credentialing for SACSCOC," Texas Tech University. (February 10, 2014).

Continuing Education Program, International Interior Design Association, Lubbock, Texas (January 2014).

Workshop, "President's Leadership Institute Personnel and Talent Management," Texas Tech, Lubbock, TX. (January 2014).

Workshop, "President's Leadership Institute - Finance," Texas Tech, Lubbock, Texas (2013-2014).

Workshop, "President's Leadership Institute - The Importance of Personal Leadership," Texas Tech, Lubbock, Texas (October 2013 - 2014).

Workshop, "President's Leadership Institute," Texas Tech, Lubbock, Texas (2013 - 2014).

Conference Attendance, “Student Conference," International Interior Design Association, Houston, Texas (February, 2014).

Workshop, "Faculty Credentialing for SACSCOC," Texas Tech University. (February 10, 2014).

Continuing Education Program, International Interior Design Association, Lubbock, Texas (January 2014).

Conference Attendance, "Interior Design Educators Council," Interior Design Educators Council Regional Conference, Norman, Oklahoma (October 2013).

Conference Attendance, "International Conference," Environmental Design Research Association, Providence, Rhode Island (May 2013).

Conference Attendance, "Interior Design Educators Council," Interior Design Educators Council, Indianapolis, Indiana (March, 2013).

Continuing Education Program, "An Evidence Based Approach to Selecting Artwork; How to get the best return on investment from art work by Kathy Hathorn," Department of Design, Lubbock, Texas (October 2012).

Continuing Education Program, "The Influence of Hospitality Design on Healthcare Design by Iris Dates," Department of Design, Lubbock, Texas (October 2012).

Continuing Education Program, "Green, Lean, and Adaptive by Roger B. Call," Department of Design, Lubbock, Texas (September 2012).

Conference Attendance, "International Conference," Environmental Design Research Association, Seattle, Washington (May 2012).

Workshop, "Marketing Yourself to Land the Job by Toni Cosper," Department of Design, Lubbock, Texas (April 2012).

Conference Attendance, “Student Conference," International Interior Design Association, Houston, Texas (February, 2012).

Conference Attendance, Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity, Honolulu, Hawaii (March 2012).

Workshop, "Tenure Academy," Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas (November 17, 2011).

Continuing Education Program, "Environmental Design for Infection Prevention: Healthcare Facility Design," International Interior Design Association, Lubbock, Texas (November 10, 2011).

Conference Attendance, "Interior Design Educators Council," Interior Design Educators Council Regional Conference, Fort Worth, Texas (October 2011).

Conference Attendance, "International Conference," Environmental Design Research Association, Seattle, Washington (May 2012).

Seminar, "Redesigning Learning Spaces to Improve Teaching and Learning," Magna Online Seminar (March 2, 2011).

Continuing Education Program, "Specifying Wood Veneer Wallcoverings," International Interior Design Association, Lubbock, Texas (February 22, 2011).

Workshop, "TTU Ethics Center Spring Series: "Research Ethics Topics and Values"," TLTC and TTU, Lubbock, Texas (January 27, 2011).

Workshop, "How to Prepare Specific Aims and Objectives," Office of the Vice President for Research, Lubbock, Texas (January 14, 2011).

Workshop, "Tenure Academy," Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas (November 11, 2010).

Workshop, "New Faculty Strategic Planning Retreat," Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas (October 6, 2010).

Workshop, "Research Orientation," Office of Research Services, Lubbock, Texas (September 17, 2010).

Faculty Fellowship, "New Faculty Orientation," Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas (August 17, 2010).

Workshop, "How to Manage Your Grant," Principal Investigators Association. Texas Tech University (May 27, 2010).

Conference Attendance, "International Conference," Interior Design Educators Council, Atlanta, Georgia (March 23, 2010 - March 26, 2010).

Workshop, "Grant Proposal Workshop," Lubbock, Texas (December 18, 2009).

Conference Attendance, "Southwest Regional Conference," Interior Design Educators Council, Lubbock, Texas (October 15, 2009 - October 17, 2009).

Conference Attendance, "Metrocon," American Society of Interior Designers and International Interior Design Association, Dallas, Texas (August 2009).

International Interior Design Association Gala, International Interior Design Association, Dallas, Texas (August 2009).

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

Graduate Program Director, Fall 2011 – Present

Curriculum management

Degree Plans

Advise all graduate students in courses (Ph.D. and M.S.)

New Course approvals

Course changes

Course catalog

Promoted course offerings

Student Recruiting

Student Orientations

Student Retention

Enrollment Management

Preliminary Exam Coordinator

Qualifying Exam Coordinator

TracDat Reporting (University assessment measures for accreditation agencies)

EXTERNAL REVIEWERS

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Biographies of External Reviewers Joan I. Dickinson, PhD, IDEC, NCIDQ Associate Professor (2006-present) Radford University Department of Design Blacksburg, VA jidickins@radford.edu Dr. Dickinson earned a PhD in Environmental Design from Texas Tech University, and a MS and BS in Interior Design from Virginia Tech. She also earned a graduate Certificate in Gerontology from Virginia Tech. She recently wrote and edited two publications, Informing Design (2009) and Instructor’s Guide: Informing Design (2010), NY: Fairchild Publications, Inc. In the past five years, she has published 6 articles in the Journal of Interior Design, the premier scholarly journal for Interior Design research. She has numerous refereed presentations at national design conferences. She serves as thesis chair or committee for graduate students, and is very active as a member if the Interior Design Educators Council. Nancy Kwallek, PhD, IDEC, IIDA Gene Edwards Mikeska Endowed Chair Emeritus Professor, Architecture, Interior Design The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture Austin, TX nkwallek@austin.utexas.edu Dr. Kwallek earned a PhD from Purdue in Environmental Design and Housing; a MS in Interiors and Related Arts from Oregon State University; and, a BS in Education from Kent State University. She has had numerous scholarly publications/ book chapters/ proceedings/ presentations at the international level over the past 5 years. Much of her research involves the role of women in the design profession and the discipline of color theory. She hold the Gene Edwards Mikeska Chair for Interior Design at The University of Texas where she has taught since 1983. Her research is cited in numerous publications including the New York Times and Washington Post; and, her work is featured in the documentary film Cracking the Color Code (2008) (Electric Pictures, Australia). She has been the principal investigator on projects totaling over $250K; and, holds memberships in the appropriate professional organizations. Katherine E. Leigh, PhD, Associate AIA, LEED AP BD + C, NCIDQ Professor, School of Global and Environmental Sustainability Professor, Department of Design and Merchandising Colorado State University Ft. Collins, CO Katharine.Leigh@ColoState.EDU Dr. Leigh earned a PhD in Organizational Performance and Change from Colorado State University; a MS in Design Research from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst; and, a BA in Interior Design from American University. Entering practice with Marriott in 1971, Dr. Leigh has been a design practitioner in NYC, Washington, DC and Hartford, CT, holding major design leadership positions with the largest US and European architectural firms including Ellerbe, VVKR/Suter + Suter’s Design Collaborative, and

Greenwell Goetz with responsibilities for business development, administration, design, and finance for commercial, financial services, healthcare, R & D, higher education and institutional projects from 5,000 to more than 2 million square feet.

She has received awards from ASID, IIDA, AIA, AICAE, IDEC, and NAIOP recognizing design excellence and leadership in interior design practice and served as the lead Architect for the Interiors team on the Tennessee Valley Authority’s 1.4 million SF passive solar demonstration project in Chattanooga, TN. Her recent project, the d-lab reflects a research partnership with Herman Miller, and over $500,000 in funding she orchestrated through to completion of a 2,500 SF collaborative learning space serving as a campus classroom model for five learning modalities supporting creativity and collaboration.

She served as the program coordinator for the Interior Design Programs at both the University of Oklahoma (1996-2001) and Colorado State University (2001-2009). Carl Matthews, MS, IDEC, IIDA, NCIDQ Professor and Department Head University of Arkansas Fay Jones School of Architecture West Fork, Arkansas cwmatthe@uark.edu Professor Matthews earned a MS in Interior Design from Pratt Institute and a BS in Interior Design from Oklahoma State University. He was Associate Professor of Interior Design in the College of Architecture at the University of Texas at Austin (2003-2012) before becoming Professor and Department Chair at the University of Arkansas (2012-present). Professor Matthews began his career as an interior designer in 1983 in Chicago. Since then he has worked at major international architectural firms in NYC, San Francisco, and Seattle. Most of his research is creative practice, and it has been featured on HGTV Bob Villa Restored America and numerous times in the professional magazine Interiors. Professor Matthews also has had numerous scholarly presentations at the Interior Design Educators Council conferences, and publications in the appropriate journals (Journal of Interior Design, Journal of Human Ecology). He has won numerous IDEC awards for his research and for his design work. Rab McClure, MArch Associate Professor and Interim Associate Chair Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts Richmond, VA rmcclure@vcu.edu Professor McClure earned a Master of Architecture from Yale University and a BS of Architecture from University of Virginia. Rab McClure's teaching and creative scholarship mine the sweet spot where design and fine arts overlap. His work investigates form, light, space, material, memory, and imagination. He has been invited to present papers and exhibit his work most recently in Miami, Milan, Vancouver, Helsinki, Rome, Kyoto, Montreal, London, and the Netherlands. Rab is a registered architect, an NCIDQ certified interior designer, and an Associate Professor of Interior Design at VCUarts. He has written for Architect magazine and the journal Inform. He has won several design awards including the

renovation of his childhood home, "Breezecatcher House," that won Best in Show in the IDEC International Design Competition. At VCU he has worked extensively as a researcher with the da Vinci Center, a collaborative and entrepreneurial think-tank comprised of professors and students from the Colleges of Engineering and Business and the School of Art. Cynthia Mohr Professor and Chair, Department of Design College of Visual Arts University of North Texas Denton Texas Cynthia.mohr@unt.edu Professor Mohr earned a BID and MS from the University of North Texas. She currently serves as Chair of the Design Department in the College of Visual Arts and Design at the University of North Texas. In her 40 year academic career she has taught in Oregon, Kansas and Tennessee before coming back to the University of North Texas in the fall of 2003. Certified as a professional designer by the NCIDQ, her professional work is varied and includes experiences in both residential and contract design. As an educator, her research focuses on the interaction of design, culture and pedagogy. Professor Mohr has a strong commitment to study abroad experience for students. She has organized and led annual spring break trips to Europe and study abroad courses to the United Kingdom, Italy, and France. At UNT she was instrumental in the creation of the first formal student/faculty exchange for the College of Visual Arts and Design with Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design at the University of Dundee in Scotland. More recently she established a formal exchange with Thomas More University in Belgium and is in process of developing new exchanges for CVAD students with two universities in the United Kingdom. She is a professional member of the Interior Design Educators Council serving that organization as Regional Chair, editor of both the Innovative Teaching Manual and the online version of the E-Record, Collaborative Coordinator for Teaching, Director of Teaching and was recently elected to serve as President – Elect 2014-15 and President 2015-16. Mitzi R. Perritt, PhD, FIDEC, TAID, RID, CFCS Professor of Interior Design and Graduate Coordinator Department of Interior Design School of Human Sciences P.O. Box 13014 Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX 75962 mperritt@sfasu.edu Dr. Perritt earned a PhD in Housing from Texas Woman’s University; a MS in Interior Design from Stephen F. Austin State University; and, a BMEd in Music from East Texas State University. She is NCIDQ certified and a Registered Interior Designer in the State of Texas. She has been teaching at Stephen F. Austin since 1985. Previously she worked as a healthcare designer and she continues to produce significant research and multiple publications on independent living for the aging population including those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Dr. Perritt also has collaborated with Dr. Gaines; they presented a CEU paper, “Expanding the Body of Knowledge: Graduate Studies for the ID Professional,” at MetroCon, Dallas (2014). Dr. Perritt students have won several design awards. She served all of the

appropriate professional organizations and is a Fellow of the Interior Design Educators Council, having served as President, Past-President, Advisor, and on the Board of Directors. Sally Ann Swearingen, IDEC, ASID, RID Associate Professor of Interior Design Department of Human Sciences Stephen F. Austin State University PO Box 13014 SFA Nacogdoches, TX 75962 sswearingen@sfasu.edu Professor Swearingen received a MFA in Interior Architecture from Louisiana Tech University; a MA in Interior Design from Texas Woman’s University ; and, a BS in Interior Design from Louisiana Tech University. She has had several scholarly presentations accepted at various Interior Design Educators Council national and regional conferences since her promotion to Associate Professor in 1999. She is NCIDQ certified and a licensed interior designer in the State of Texas.

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24 August 2015 Dr. Sharran Parkinson, Chairperson Department of Design College of Human Sciences Texas Tech University P. O. Box 41220 Lubbock, TX 79409-1220 Dear Dr. Parkinson: This evaluation is provided to you as a review of Assistant Professor Dr. Kristi Gaines’ dossier under consideration for promotion to the rank of Associate Professor with tenure. I do not know Professor Kristi Gaines nor have I personally communicated with her at any time. Thus, I offer this as an objective ‘blind review’ evaluation of her dossier. I will begin by addressing the questions you posed in your letter. Does Dr. Gaines’ work in entirety constitute a serious and significant contribution to the discipline? I would evaluate Dr. Gaines’ serious/significant contribution to be in the realm of design for autism, ASD, and other learning disorders. The specialty area wherein she has focused contributes significantly to the design discipline as very few design fields focus on this area. It will allow the Department of Design at Texas Tech to be noticed for such research. What is your assessment of Dr. Gaines’ contributions in the areas of research, scholarship, and other creative activities? Her primary scholarship/research of interior design aspects relative to a spectrum of learning disorders is important and needed in the field of Interior Design. By attending professional conferences and presenting her findings, her presentations has gotten her name out as a specialist at Texas Tech in her specialty area to a wild range of organizations such as The Center for Health Design, IDEC, IIDA and ASID, and EDRA.

As a whole, would have liked to see more complete information in some sections of her vitae to determine the significance of some entries—titles of dissertations she chaired, as an example. Also, would like to see titles and pages of chapters in her book, Designing for Autism, since the completion of the book is expected this month. I would like to have seen a draft of the book chapters. In addition, although her specialty of design considerations for those with learning disabilities is an important area, I would like to have seen more of her articles in print by now. However, for promotion to Associate Professor, those additional unpublished articles will put her in good stead for recognition of her as she moves toward full professor. I believe the creative activities listed dilute the importance of her specialty scholarship area. Some listed are teaching/guiding students in the creative process, a few results are pending. However, by including those completed in the 2011-2012 timeframe does show Dr. Gaines’ involvement in creative activities in addition to her scholarship. Is Dr. Gaines currently known as a scholar whose work is known and respected by other leaders and academics in the field? Knowing more about the progress of her book on Designing for Autism, when published, should add more notice by other leaders in her field. Her area of specialty is not my area so is hard to judge. However, having already published in architectural design sources, those publications involved with learner diversities, as well as those dealing with interior design gives notice of her work to a wide spectrum of related health fields and design. What is the nature of your professional contact with and knowledge of Dr. Gaines? I was not aware of Dr. Gaines or her specialty area of work before I received her dossier. Would Dr. Gaines be promoted and tenured at your institution? This question is like comparing apples and oranges. My home base is in a School of Architecture rather than in Human Sciences. My school emphasizes creative design rather than an emphasis on scholarly writing. However, a book is usually required and finished before going up for tenure and the book would thus emphasize technical or philosophical aspects of design. Thus, because of this different focus, she would probably not be promoted without the completed book. On the other hand, if her writings were cited by other numerous authorities, this factor would play a significant role in the decision.

Do you recommend Dr. Gaines for promotion and tenure? I believe her directorship of graduate programs is a plus that should be considered by your administration in her teaching contributions. She has been awarded outside funds for her research by the ASID. She should be able to apply for public (government) funding in the future to bring more recognition to her program and expertise and eventually to Texas Tech. She appears to be on the edge of recognition at this stage as she is trying to move to associate professor. Thus, when she is ready for a full professorship, she should be in the position to have international recognition for her scholarship. Thus, I recommend that she be promoted to Associate Professor. Sincerely,

Nancy Kwallek, PhD, RID, IIDA, IDEC The University of Texas at Austin Emeritus Professor Gene Edward Mikeska Endowed Chair Emeritusfor Interior Design School of Architecture 310 Inner Campus Drive Stop B7500 Austin, Texas 78712-1009 c: 512-689-0474

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Interior Design Department August 13, 2015 Sharran F. Parkinson Box 41220 Department of Design, College of Human Sciences Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX 79409-1220 Dear Dr. Parkinson, It was a pleasure to review Kristi Gaines’ tenure and promotion package. Each year I review several tenure files and this was the most succinct and well organized presentations I have seen. I commend Professor Gaines on her ability to present an informative package in an efficient manner. I do not personally know Dr. Gaines but have been aware of her presentations and publications in the field. Dr. Gaines’ work constitutes a serious contribution to the discipline, particularly in the areas of healthcare and educational design, and I look forward to getting her book Designing for Autism. While not all articles are published in the highest level of academic journals, many are. Personally, I appreciate the fact that Dr. Gaines is disseminating her work in both academic and main-stream venues. Receipt of funding for research in the field of interior design is quite difficult. Obtaining over $107,000 funding in a relatively short period of time is quite impressive. Dr. Gaines has been successful in approximately 67% of her grant applications. Her evidence based research has also been recognized by ASID with a foundation award. Dr. Gaines has been involved in 38 presentations at a wide variety of academic conferences. She was lead author for approximately one-third of the presentations. The volume of her contribution is admirable and is contributing to her being known as a serious scholar in the field. The presentations have been in both regional and national venues. In addition to the impressive publication and presentation record, Dr. Gaines has maintained professional practice in interior design. While this residential work generally does not reach the level of peer-reviewed creative scholarship, I suspect it makes her much appreciated by design students.

Based on the information provided, Dr. Gaines is clearly a strong contributor to the teaching team at Texas Tech. Her teaching evaluation scores are excellent, she has served as the Graduate Program Director in a period of substantial program growth, and she has served on 36 graduate committees in the past 5 years. Words such as engaging, knowledgeable, caring, and professional are used in the teaching evaluations. Frequent integration of field trips are also appreciated by students. The complimentary language used by students to describe Dr. Gaines was also common in the excerpts from Teaching Effectiveness Committee Evaluations.

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In addition to a strong record of research and teaching, Dr. Gaines has provided significant service to students, the department, the college, the university, and the profession. She has served on a number of committees at all levels and advised the IIDA and ASID student organizations. She has linked her academic work with practitioners by serving as the Director of Education for the Texas Oklahoma IIDA chapter. Again, while I don’t personally know or have worked with Dr. Gaines, based upon the dossier presented, I have no doubt she would be granted promotion and tenure at my institution. It appears that Texas Tech is lucky to have her as a part of your teaching and research team. Sincerely,

Carl Matthews, Professor Interior Design Department Head Fay Jones School of Architecture University of Arkansas Reviewer’s Biography: Carl Matthews joined the Fay Jones School of Architecture + Design in fall 2012 as a professor and Interior Design Department Head. Prior to University of Arkansas, Matthews was an Associate Professor in interior design and historic preservation at the University of Texas at Austin’s School of Architecture for nine years. Before Texas he was an Associate and Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Architecture for ten years. Matthews has worked in large scale commercial interior design practice in New York, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, and Mexico City. His love for living in varying places has extended to teaching. He has taken students to England, France, Spain, Italy, Mexico, and India for the University of Nebraska, University of Texas, as well as, teaching in the Cortona, Italy program for the Lamar Dodd School of Art, University of Georgia. He has served on the leadership group for the Interior Design Educators Council and on the board of directors of the Council for Interior Design Accreditation. He has serves as an accreditation site visitor for several schools in the United States and United Arab Emirates, as well as, developed curricula for two universities in Saudi Arabia. He balances a traditional research agenda with design/build creative activities. The research focuses on the linkage between design education and practice, gender, identity, and media influences in interior design. A current research project is examining the emergence of housing communities for Lesbian, Gay and Transgender elders. The design/build work has focused on residential projects ranging from adaptive reuse of a historic grocery store, to restoration of historic and mid-century modern houses, to conversion of warehouse buildings, and the construction of an ecologically sensitive new house on the side of an Ozark mountain. Matthews received a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Oklahoma State University in 1983 and a Master of Science in Interior Design from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1993.

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http://www.dm.cahs.colostate.edu/ 27 August 2015 Dr. Sharran Parkinson Texas Tech University College of Human Sciences Box 41220 Lubbock, TX 79409-1220 Dear Dr. Parkinson; I have carefully reviewed the Texas Tech University criteria for external review and the materials pertaining to Dr. Kristi Gaines accomplishments. My review is based on her CV and these supporting materials in the areas of research, teaching and service using the six questions identified in your letter as the lens for my evaluation. Research Dr. Gaines clearly has carved out a commendable research niche that is serious and significant evidenced by refereed publications, presentations, and a book in the works, focusing in the area of healthcare, specifically cognitive disabilities (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) filling a void in the literature and practice. A challenge for the interior design professoriate is engaging in meaningful research; Dr. Gaines has developed an area of research important to health professionals as well as design practitioners rare among interior design faculty ranks and I commend her efforts. She demonstrates a consistent record of publication with 7 publications, 4 of which she is the primary author and an eighth non-refereed publication. Her selection of repositories for publication include significant journals as first author (Journal of Architectural Planning and Research, International Journal of Learner Diversity and Identities, The International Journal of Architectonic, Spatial, and Environmental Design, and the Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences), and collaborative publication in the International Journal of the Constructed Environment and two others of merit. Balancing her dissemination of research is grantsmanship totaling $107,296.00. She also evidences refereed presentations at conferences sponsored by notable organizations relevant to interior design including Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA), Interior Design Educators Council Conferences, and Metrocon as well as the Center for Health Design and the Health Design building upon her knowledge in the area of environments enhancing cognition specifically focused on autism. Work in progress indicates a continued pipeline of work for the future. She evidences work in the area of creative scholarship with projects and exhibits although clearly her strengths are demonstrated in research. It is notable, in assessing the breadth of influence her work demonstrates, her work has been accepted at EDRA, known as a challenging venue. Her book contract further indicates support by a significant publisher, Routledge, Taylor and Francis. While I do not know Dr. Gaines personally, I have observed reference to her work and contributions to Autism research through my work with Autism projects and the Autism Society, as well as EDRA and would state that her work is known and respected in health arenas.

Teaching The teaching evaluation summary of the four courses most frequently taught indicate she is well received by students in 2000-5000 level courses. Working with students in a variety of capacities - projects, exhibitions, research, and publications – she appears to provide diverse learning experiences. I was not provided with syllabi for these courses, number of students, course content, or specific project outcomes, thus I cannot comment on the quality of the learning experiences; however, her teaching appears to integrate her professional knowledge and expertise and in some cases her research serves as a contributor to class knowledge. She has chaired a significant number of completed PhD (4), and MS report Committees (14); served on PhD committees (3), MS thesis committees (2), and MS report committees (3) between 2011 and 2015, in an unusually short period of time. Without an understanding of teaching load, the quality of this work is not measurable in this review. Service As the Graduate program Director, the above contributions in teaching and advising may be considered a component of her administrative service load. Dr. Gaines also served as an advisor to student groups (ASID and IIDA Campus Center), chaired a search committee and has committed her time at the department, college and university level service activities. Summary Dr. Gaines would adequately meet the criteria for promotion and tenure at Colorado State with a clearly articulated research focus valued in practice and academia. I would recommend Dr. Gaines for promotion and tenure without reservation. As she moves forward in her tenure, I would advise continued focus on activities in the areas of publication and grantsmanship as sole author, and consideration of key participation at national and international levels. Sincerely,

Katharine Leigh, PhD Associate AIA, LEED AP/BD +C, NCIDQ Professor/Interior Design Past Editor in Chief, Journal of Interior Design Chair, CSU Committee on Strategic and Financial Planning

       

     

           

25 August 2015 Dr. Sharran F. Parkinson College of Human Sciences Texas Tech University Box 41220 Lubbock TX 79409-1220 Dr. Parkinson: I have received the materials for Dr. Kristi Gaines, a candidate for tenure and promotion to Associate Professor at your university. My comments are based upon the information you have provided, my knowledge of the discipline and field of Interior Design, and my understanding of promotion at your institution. It is an honor to be asked to review the work of Dr. Gaines at this important juncture in her career and I have given my comments serious consideration. I first became aware of Dr. Gaines through her work with the Interior Design Educators Council and am not surprised that a careful review of her materials show her to be an accomplished and effective scholar in all aspects of the professoriate. Being a university professor involves a complex set of actions that when successfully mixed create a platform for student, program, institution, and faculty growth. Teaching is more than just a simple classroom exercise and Dr. Gaines’s materials clearly show a faculty member who is able to link their professional skills and knowledge with their classroom to positive effect. As faculty, it is our responsibility to forge these links so that our students develop as thoughtful and creative professionals. My observation of her interaction with alumni at MetroCon supports her ability to reinforce the personal growth of her students to ensure a positive professional career. Kristi has been effective in marrying her scholarship with a forward focus that has involved collaboration, both local and international, that is an important part of the growth of higher education. This is not a surprising development as she has exhibited an increasing ability to bring the broader aspects of research into her work that has been recognized through grants and awards. I find her list of grant applications submitted and funded impressive and consistent for a junior faculty member. The grant from ASID is especially important for both it’s recognition of the work, but also given the competitive nature of the grant. We are entering a new age for higher education where our research will become increasingly important as we forge relationships with new constituencies. A strong professional record is integral to building and maintaining the reputation of the individual and the institution. As a junior faculty member, Dr. Gaines has created a distinguished record of original research that includes many refereed presentations and invited presentations. This list has supported her move to the next step in our careers with

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her book contract with Routledge, Taylor and Francis. The preparation of a book provides recognition of the importance of her research and ensures her place in her identified aspect of the discipline. As noted in the Texas Tech promotion guidelines, scholarship should serve to advance the discipline and Dr. Gaines’ work clearly meets this standard. Dr. Gaines has a growing reputation within our professional organization, the Interior Design Educators Council, where she has recently been nominated and approved by the Board of Directors as the Scholarship Collaborative Coordinator. As the leader of this group it will be her responsibility to reinforce the diverse groups within this collaborative to support the scholarship efforts of our members. This position serves as positive recognition of the respect that our members and organizations leaders have for her abilities and her commitment to higher education and the future of our profession. Dr. Gaines is clearly a focused, prepared, and committed professor. Your university is fortunate to have an academic with her stature as a member of your faculty. Her record would place her in a positive position for promotion and tenure at my institution and it is my opinion that Dr. Gaines has clearly met the expected standard for the rank of tenured Associate Professor at Texas Tech and I fully support her promotion. It has been my honor, and pleasure, to review the dossier of Dr. Gaines. I am available to provide additional information or comments that you might find useful during your deliberations. Sincerely,

Cynthia Mohr, IDEC President 2015-16 Professor and Chair Department of Design College of Visual Arts and Design University of North Texas  

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August 28, 2015 Dr. Sharran F. Parkinson Box 41220 Department of Design Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX 79409-1220 Dear Dr. Parkinson, It was an honor to be selected as an external reviewer for the promotion/tenure materials of Dr. Kristi Gaines. It was quickly apparent that Dr. Gaines has compiled an impressive curriculum vitae during her past five years as an assistant professor with achievements as an educator, organizational advisor, graduate director, practicing designer, researcher, and author. She is involved deeply in her multi-faceted role as a university faculty member. As a teacher, her students give her “high marks” in preparation, delivery, and approachability. As a researcher, her projects are timely and inform the profession. As a scholar, her articles and presentations receive high peer review evaluations which allow her to disseminate her research results across many forums. As a servant, her contributions to her students, the university, local community, professional organizations, and the interior design discipline attest to her understanding of the power of one in improving life experiences for all. Dr. Gaines appears to be a woman of high energy and deep commitment. I know her to be organized, prompt, prepared, and pleasant. She is an asset to her university and a true ambassador for the promotion of interior design as a profession. Respectfully submitted, Mitzi R. Perritt, PhD, FIDEC, TAID, RID, CFCS Professor of Interior Design Graduate Coordinator enclosure

EXTERNAL REVIEW DR. KRISTI GAINES

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY

Submitted by

Dr. Mitzi R. Perritt, Professor School of Human Sciences

Stephen F. Austin State University

A careful review of the curriculum vitae and supporting materials of Dr. Kristi Gaines provided convincing evidence that she is a successful designer and educator who is passionate about her discipline and committed to her profession.

1. Does Dr. Gaines’s work in entirety constitute a serious and significant contribution to the discipline? Dr. Gaines’ documentation provides evidence of significant achievement across the spectrum of a faculty appointment. She is offering quality education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. She is distinguishing herself in scholarship through ongoing research disseminated through professional presentations and publications. Likewise, she is engaged in producing creative work which enhances the relevancy of her teaching. Finally, her record of service to the university and profession is commendable; her professional organizational activities reflect well on her university. In summary, her accomplishments in her five years as Assistant Professor are significant.

2. What is your assessment of Dr. Gaines’s contributions in the areas of research, scholarship, and other creative activities? Since her full-time teaching appointment at TTU as an Assistant Professor, Dr. Gaines has made significant progress in the areas of research, scholarship, and creative activities.

• Research - $68,299 TTU grants, $37,000 national/federal grants • Scholarship - Book in progress, 7 referred publications (4 as first author),41

refereed presentations (12 as first author) • Creative Activities – 8 projects of various sizes (allowing her professional

design practice to inform her teaching)

Her contributions in teaching are also noteworthy; it is evident that her students are very successful. Undergraduate students have competed well in design competitions at the regional (Texas/Oklahoma) and national levels. A doctoral student has won a prestigious award from a top-tier journal for her dissertation research. Dr. Gaines has directed nine dissertations and 18 theses and has served as a committee member for nine additional graduate theses/dissertations. These achievements were recognized by her college with a prestigious teaching excellence award.

Dr. Gaines has also achieved milestones in her service efforts. Her college honored her with a service award in recognition of her work with TTU student design

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organizations and her service on 16 university, college, and departmental committees. She also serves the profession through a leadership role in the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and the presentation of continuing education units (CEUs) for interior designers at state and national conferences.

3. Is Dr. Gaines currently known as a scholar whose work is known and respected by other leaders and academics in the field? Dr. Gaines’ presentations at the Interior Design Educators Council Conferences (IDEC), the Healthcare Design Conference, and the Environmental Design Research Association Conferencs places her in the good company of many conscientious and esteemed researchers and educators. Her publications regarding her research in autism are providing evidence to inform the design of residential, educational, and healthcare spaces for this special population segment. Healthcare design is now a vibrant area in the interior design field; her research interests are well targeted.

4. What is the nature of your professional contact with and knowledge of Dr. Gaines? My association with Dr. Gaines occurred through our professional organization—the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC). We are both members of the Southwest Region of IDEC so our paths cross at IDEC regional and national meetings. Secondly, I have co-presented with her for the past three summers at Metrocon, a design trade show in Dallas which also offers continuing education for interior designers. We have collaborated with interior design colleagues from the University of North Texas and the University of Oklahoma at Norman to promote graduate study for interior design professionals. Our presentation this summer focused on our personal and students’ research which illustrated the principles of evidence-based design. Thirdly, I see her frequently at student career days such as the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Student Career Day in Houston each spring. I respect her as a colleague and enjoy our professional relationship.

5. Would Dr. Gaines be promoted and tenured at your institution? Her positive teaching evaluations, her progress in research and publications, her successful advising of graduate theses and dissertations, and her service to the university and profession would be regarded highly by colleagues on the SFASU campus. I would like to add that another strength of Dr. Gaines is her collegiality; I personally know her to be a great collaborator, but I also notice that some of her articles,

Perritt, M. Page 3 – External Review (K. Gaines) presentations, and creative activities have been accomplished with her TTU peers. Collegiality is important in the SFASU department/school and college reviews. 6. Do you recommend Dr. Gaines for promotion and tenure? I recommend Dr. Gaines for promotion and tenure, without reservation. She is a well-rounded professional with notable achievements in teaching, research, and service. She has accomplished so much in a short time and conveys passion, energy, and joy in her work. She and the students she mentors are taking the name of Texas Tech University to prominent places in the interior design field.

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Sharran F. Parkinson, Ph.D Department Chair of Human Sciences Dear Dr. Parkinson, In review of Dr. Gaines package I support her promotion. Dr. Gaines level of research with grants, publications and presentations as well as her involvement is very extensive. After thought examinations Dr. Gaines work constitutes serious and significant contribution to the discipline of interior design. Her involvement in her research is outstanding. In the field of research she has proven to be a leader with her autism research. She seems to be very thorough in all three areas of research, scholarship and creative activities with multiple publications, and has brought her knowledge to the classroom. Her wide range of subjects presented at different conferences has gained her notability. Her research in the area of Autism has provided insight for other professionals within the field. As Interior Design Educators Regional Chair Dr. Gaines has volunteered her time to assist in competitions as well as worked on other committees in the organization. Her involvement in the IIDA organization is evident that she is known in both the academic and professional associations. If Dr. Gaines was at my university she would meet the requirements and would be promoted. It is my pleasure to recommend her for promotion. She has proven herself through her awards, publications, presentations, teaching and involvement within the university, in the academic world and in other professional organizations. Sincerely,

Sally Ann Swearingen Coordinator of Interior Design Stephen F. Austin State University

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Dr. Sharron Parkinson Department of Interior Design Texas Tech University PO Box 41220 Lubbock, TX 79409-1220 12 August 2015 Dear Dr. Parkinson, I have had the opportunity to review the promotion and tenure documents of Dr. Kristi Gaines.

The following response is organized following the directives from you; the materials have been

evaluated for both quality and impact appropriate for a faculty member seeking advancement to

associate professor with tenure.

Dr. Gaines has carried a substantial teaching load during her time as a tenure track faculty. In

addition to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, she has also taught many different

courses and these teaching responsibilities should frame the remainder of her evaluation. No

individual outside of the design disciplines can truly understand the impact design studios have

on overall productivity due to their hands on, individualized instruction. Dr. Gaines’ student

evaluations and comments suggest a faculty member who is well organized, professional and

consistent. The sustained evaluations are critical in understanding her classroom success. Her

peer teaching evaluations are very thorough though it appears they have been completed by non-

design faculty and primarily in a lecture setting. Again, the design studio offers many challenges

outside of the norm. There is no teaching portfolio with student design work.

Dr. Gaines contributions to the graduate program are quite remarkable for a tenure track faculty

member. Not only do the administrative activities account for a significant work load but her

service on both Master and Ph.D. level committees is admirable. I am well aware of the rapid

growth and increased focus in your graduate programs and this administrative oversight

represents a significant contribution. Dr. Gaines’ dossier demonstrates that she is able to not only

matriculate students through the program but invests in the research such that they are able to

successfully publish peer-reviewed papers.

Dr. Gaines greatest weakness as a faculty member is her entrenchment in the TTU system.

Exposure to a variety of educational programs and pedagogical environments contributes to our

development as educators. However, Dr. Gaines has attended a variety of interior design

educators’ conferences and this surely contributes to her overall success. Pursuing an

educational certificate while working toward tenure and promotion further evidences her

commitment to excellent teaching.

Dr. Gaines has a well-established research focus with presentations, publications, and a book (in

progress) on the impact of design on individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This focus is

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sometimes rare in a faculty member seeking tenure but Dr. Gaines has established and

maintained this research venue. She would be one of three or four colleagues that I would be

able to identify with such a well-developed expertise in this area. The proposed book (with a

former Ph.D. candidate) will be a significant contribution to the interior design body of knowledge.

Dr. Gaines has been successful in seeking research funding in a discipline with notoriously

limited opportunities. Her careful selection of a research topic is timely and has contributed to her

success.

The publication record reflects an awareness for cross disciplinary teamwork. Problems today in

the built environment are so complex that a team of experts is necessary to realize substantive

change. Opportunities for creative problem solving, funding, and impact are strengthened by this

teamwork. The weakness here is the general caliber of the journals with many of them published

by a for-profit publisher. These articles are not indexed and are accessed on a pay-per-view

system.

Discussion of service seems antithetical to Dr. Gaines’ dossier. Her contributions to the

undergraduate and graduate interior design programs, college, and university exceed what

should be expected of a tenure track faculty. She is engaged and active both in the practitioner

and academic venues.

As a faculty in a school of design, I believe that a strong teaching portfolio demonstrating student

design awards and recognition is necessary for promotion and tenure. Likewise, creative work or

professional practice would be substantiated only if vetted in juried competitions though specific

awards would not be required. The program at TTU is not located in a School of Design and thus

these parameters may well be inappropriate in this discussion.

I believe Dr. Gaines has made and will continue to make positive and sustained contributions to

TTU’s interior design programs. I believe that with thoughtful support (e.g., assisting her in

developing relationships in TTU’s Medical School), her scholarship can make significant

contributions in the health and wellbeing of individuals with ASD. I believe that Dr. Gaines would

receive promotion and tenure at my institution.

I have met Dr. Gaines briefly at professional meetings though I have not attended her paper

sessions or interacted socially at other events. Because we are both members of the Interior

Design Educators Council, I am in regional meetings with Dr. Gaines and have observed her

work on several committees.

Regards,

Jennifer Webb, Ph.D. NCIDQ #8049, ASRID #1052, LEED AP Associate Professor of Interior Design

BASIC INFORMATION

KRISTI S. GAINES, PH.D., IIDADepartment of Design

Texas Tech University

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1. Date of Employment September 1, 2010

2. Rank and Title Assistant Professor

3. Highest DegreeDoctor of Philosophy, Texas Tech University, 2008

4. Terminal Degree for this Position Ph.D. or M.F.A.

5. Special Qualifications None

6. Experience in Other Institutions of Higher Education

None

7. Nature of Initial AssignmentTenure-track Assistant Professor to be involved in teaching, research, and service

CHANGES SUBSEQUENT TO EMPLOYMENT

Degree Completed None

Promotions granted None

Nature of present assignment and percent tim allocated to various activities 75% Teaching and 25% Research

IN SUPPORT OF THIS RECOMMENDATION

Percent of assignment to teaching (average for last 3 years): 75%

2014 75%

2013 75%

2012 75%

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For chairperson’s response:Compared to other teaching assignments in the department, this applicant’s load has been:

_____High _____Average ____Low

Student advising activities and responsibilities: Dr. Gaines advises all of the graduate students enrolled in the Interior

and Environmental Design MS & PhD programs. Currently, Dr. Gaines serves as dissertation committee chair for 5

PhD students and report committee chair for 3 MS students.

Previously, Dr. Gaines served as advisor for the student chapters of the American Society of Interior Designers and

the International Interior Design Association.

FALL 2013

Course # Credits Enrollment

ENVD 5101 1.5 11

ENVD 5307 1.8 2

ENVD 5311 1.8 2

ENVD 5388 4.5 14

ENVD 6001 2.1 2

ENVD 7000 2.7 2

ENVD 8000 0.33 1

ID 2380 2 16

ID 2380 2.68 16

Grad. Program 2

Director 7.k

TOTAL 21.41

SPRING 2014

Course # Credits Enrollment

ENVD 5101 0 10

ENVD 5101 1.5 1

ENVD 5307 2.7 3

ENVD 5311 1.8 2

ENVD 6001 5.4 4

ENVD 8000 8.91 3

ENVD 8000 2.64 2

ID 2380 2 14

ID 2380 2 11

ID 2380 2.68

ID 2380 2.68

Grad. Program 3

Director 7.k

TOTAL 35.31FALL 2014

Course # Credits Enrollment

ENVD 5101 1.5 5

ENVD 5307 1.8 2

ENVD 5388 4.5 12

ENVD 6001 3.6 2

ENVD 7000 2.7 2

ENVD 8000 6.6 7

Grad. Program 3

Director 7.k

TOTAL 23.70

SPRING 2015

Course # Credits Enrollment

ENVD 5307 1.8 2

ENVD 6001 2.7 2

ENVD 7000 0.6 1

ENVD 8000 8.58 8

ID 4388 2.68 13

ID 4388 2.68 15

ID 4388 0.67 13

ID 4388 0.67 15

Grad. Program 3

Director 7.k

TOTAL 23.38

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Teaching Statement I strive to incorporate my experience as a design professional into

the classroom and provide students with opportunities to interact with the industry. I

taught my first interior design course in 2006. Since that time I have taught and revised

ten undergraduate (including the senior capstone) and eleven graduate level courses. I

am the recipient of a Teaching Award of Excellence from the College of Human

Sciences.

Since 2011, I have served as the Graduate Program Director (M.S. and Ph.D.). During this

time, our program has grown. I have chaired or served as a committee member on 36

graduate committees in the past 5 years. Due to the growth of our graduate programs, a

substantial part of my teaching load involves chairing dissertation committees. Many of

my graduate and undergraduate students have been recognized with honors and

awards at the local, regional, and international levels. This year, Michelle Pinson received

the Journal of Interior Design’s first Graduate Student Research Award for her dissertation

research that I chaired.

Innovation in teaching techniques or project/course development Students in my classes

have been exposed to a wide variety of learning experiences during field studies to

metropolitan areas and locally. Use of social media, collaboration with faculty from other

disciplines (architecture, landscape architecture), and projects with professional firms

(e.g. Gensler) have been utilized for instruction. Additionally, guest speakers and product

representatives have been invited to speak in many of my courses. Recently, I

completed a Professional Online Teaching Certificate through the University of Wisconsin-

Madison. The knowledge gained will be used to develop online courses in our graduate

programs.

Bridging Practice and Instruction I strive to incorporate my professional practice and

research into the classroom. Selected examples:

• Graduate: My research and experience in designing for vulnerable populations has

been valuable in teaching the ENVD 5388 (special populations) course. My successful

completion of research projects utilizing a variety of methods has provided valuable

insight into conducting and teaching courses relating to research methods.

• Undergraduate: My working relationships with building industry professionals has proven

to be beneficial with field trips and guest lectures in the studio courses and materials

course. I have brought students to construction sites of my professional design projects

to teach about construction and materials selection. My sophomore residential studio

designed and developed house plans for Habitat for Humanity. Several of the plans

were selected for construction.

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TEACHING HONORS, AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

2015 Lawrence Schovanec Teaching Development Scholarship

2014 Graduate of the Inaugural Class of the President's Leadership Institute

2013 Presidents Excellence in Diversity and Equity Award Nominee

2012 Hemphill Wells New Professor Excellence in Teaching Award: College of

Human Sciences Representative

GRADUATE COMMITTEE SUMMARY

9 Dissertation Committee Chair

5 Dissertation Committee Member

1 Master of Science Thesis Committee Chair

1 Master of Science Thesis Committee Member

17 Master of Science Report Committee Chair

3 Master of Science Report Committee Member

36 Total Graduate Committees

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Course and Semester Q1* Q1 or Q2* Q11 or Q3*

Spring 2010

ID 2380-003 Interiors II 4.82 4.91

ID 2380-503 Interiors II 4.82 4.91

ID 4385-001 Advanced Interiors 4.29 4.33

ID 4385-002 Advanced Interiors 5.00 4.60

ID 4385-501 Advanced Interiors 4.29 4.33

ID 4385-502 Advanced Interiors 5.00 4.60

Fall 2010

ID 3311-001 Interior Materials 4.69 4.69

ID 3311-002 Interior Materials 4.23 4.23

Spring 2011

ID 4385-001 Advanced Interiors 4.24 4.05

ID 4385-501 Advanced Interiors 4.24 4.05

ENVD 5388 Design Interior Environments 4.40 4.60

Fall 2011

ENVD 5378-001 Research Methods I 4.50 4.30

ID 3311-001 Interior Materials 4.42 4.67

ID 3311-002 Interior Materials 4.36 4.86

Spring 2012

ID 4385-001 Advanced Interiors 4.64 4.57

ID 4385-501 Advanced Interiors 4.64 4.57

ID 4104 Senior Seminar 4.21 4.21

Fall 2012

ENVD 5301-001 Graduate Research Seminar 4.58 4.33

ID 3311-001 Interior Materials 4.08 4.17

ID 3311-002 Interior Materials 4.59 4.71

Spring 2013 Research Methods I

ID 2380-003 Interiors II 4.45 4.45

ID 2380-503 Interiors II 4.45 4.45

ENVD 5378-001 Research Methods I 3.75 3.44

Fall 2013

ID 2380-001 Interiors II 4.50 4.54

ID 2380-501 Interiors II 4.50 4.54

ENVD 5388-001 Design Interior Environments 3.92 3.50

ENVD 5101-001 Seminar in Environmental Design 4.09 3.82

Spring 2014

ID 2380-001 Interiors II 4.50 4.75

ID 2380-002 Interiors II 4.75 4.88

ID 2380-501 Interiors II 4.50 4.75

ID 2380-502 Interiors II 4.75 4.88

ENVD 5101-001 Seminar in Environmental Design 4.50 4.56

Fall 2014

ENVD 5101-001 Seminar in Environmental Design 4.40 4.20 3.60

ENVD 5388-001 Design Interior Environments 5.00 4.91 4.82

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Student Comments from Teaching Evaluations

• Dr. Gaines has done an excellent job in engaging the students, creating very appropriate lecturers, and

encouraging class participation. She is extremely cordial to all students and very prepared.

• I enjoyed learning in this class. The instructor was very knowledgeable on the subject and helped us to

desire to know more.

• I loved all the field trips and your blogs.

I loved this class. Dr. Gaines is an amazing instructor. I always feel interested in learning, and she makes

learning about the subject fun.

Wonderful teacher and valuable learning experience.

Dr. Gaines is an amazing teacher who really cares about her students. She makes it easy to ask questions.

Good learning experience

Field trips were very useful and educational. Loved this class and the teacher!

Love Dr. Gaines. She is an outstanding professor and genuinely cares about every student.

Best class ever!

Gaines is a great teacher and really made this class interesting and fun!

Instructor is effective in teaching style and she is knowledgeable about material.

Great teacher! Loved this class.

Great professor that encourages us to do better.

I think this should be more than 3 credit hours! Lots of outside work!

Wonderful teacher and valuable learning experience.

I enjoyed the class and the content it contained. It was helpful and presented well.

Field trips were very useful and educational. Loved this class and the teacher!

Loved and learned so much from your class!

Very effective professor and always willing to help.

I love Dr. Gaines. She is understanding to students needs but also very helpful and constructive.

Always professional.

Dr. Gaines is amazing! Always understanding and helpful. Her consistent good mood and happy attitude

are always appreciated when coming to such a difficult and stressful course.

The instructor was always helpful and available.

Dr. Gaines brings so much to each class to show us all the info we need during grad school. Really

engages students – extremely approachable.

Dr. Gaines is very helpful with everyone.

Enjoyed class thoroughly. Gaines is extremely helpful and approachable.

I really enjoyed being in your studio. You’re a great professor!

Enjoyed visiting all the businesses in Lubbock. I learned tons.

Wonderful teacher + interesting class.

As always, Dr. Gaines is professional, prompt, helpful, and relevant.

Great class. I really enjoyed Professor Gaines. She made the class entertaining while learning the

curriculum. A++

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Excerpts from Teaching Effectiveness Committee Evaluations

Reviewer 1

I observed Kristi Gaines class on a Wednesday morning, the class is a two-hour class and unfortunately

I had to teach a class and was unable to stay until the end. I found her to be an extremely good

instructor. She was prepared and she attempted to engage the students throughout the class by

discussing each topic and following up by passing around class materials. I actually learned quite a

bit and found the topic to be very interesting and her to be very knowledgeable. She obviously has a

very in-depth knowledge of the subject matter and experience in the field. Most of the students were

very engaged, which for an undergraduate class is excellent. I have no recommendations for

improvement, because I found no fault throughout the lesson. She was well prepared, kept a good

pace, had a very nice conversational tone and gave great examples.

Overall Score: 4.92 on a 5 point Scale

Reviewer 2

…Dr. Gaines creates a very welcoming and open classroom environment for her students. She was

always eager to answer any questions and was very knowledgeable on the subject matter. The day’s

topic was flooring and the PowerPoint slides were very well organized, easy to read, and had a

number of pictures of examples of different types of flooring. Dr. Gaines also brought samples of

carpeting, wood flooring, and other materials that she passed around the class for the students to see

and feel. I thought this was a great way to introduce them to some materials they might not be

familiar with.

Overall Score: 4.30 on a 5 point Scale

Reviewer 3

I observed the class Interior Design 2380 (Interiors II) on October 17, 2013. The course had roughly a

dozen students in attendance. At 2 hours and 20 minutes (9:30-11:50), class periods are longer than

for most other courses I’m familiar with. On the day I attended, Dr. Gaines divided the time into a few

separate activities, which I think is appropriate. She began with a lecture on “Selecting Colors for the

Work Place,” which made use of PowerPoint slides. The slides summarized research on psychological

and physiological reactions to different colors in offices and other environments. Dr. Gaines

documented all the findings with references at the bottom of the slides; it appears that she did a lot

of background research to prepare the slides.

Overall Score: 4.81 on a 5 point Scale

Reviewer 4

Dr. Gaines has a good rapport with her students. Students were engaged and responsive. She used

her slides to support her lecture rather than “be” her lecture. Her easy, conversational style is pleasing

and creates a comforting classroom atmosphere. Her syllabus is clear, succinct, covers all areas of

managing her class and effectively informing students. Her grading scheme honors the construction

of this graduate design class. She clearly outlines her expectations of students’ performance in class in

in project assignments.

Overall Score: 5.0 on a 5 point Scale

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Research Statement Interior design research is vital to a changing profession. As educators, we must be

aware of the changes in order to adequately prepare the next generation of design professionals. With

the growing importance of evidence-based practice in design, our program provides cutting edge

leadership in the latest research. In turn, I utilize this knowledge to instruct my students to interpret this

information to obtain the most up-to-date design solutions. I enjoy conducting both scholarly and creative

research projects.

Contributions to the field as demonstrated the publication of scholarly research Throughout my career, I

have been a strong advocate to accommodate diverse populations through design. My multi-disciplinary

research focusing on designing for vulnerable populations has been published in prestigious peer-

reviewed publications. Recently, I co-authored a book, Designing for Autism Spectrum Disorders for

Routledge Publishing. These collaborative projects emphasize the multi-disciplinary approach between

design, healthcare, and education in the US and UK. In 2013, I traveled to the UK to collect data at five

intentional environments for neurodiverse populations. Research projects have included the following

areas 1) the design of inclusive classrooms, 2) the design of intentional independent living communities for

neurodiverse populations, 3) fMRI technology and augmented reality visualization (virtual environments) to

map changes in neural activity of individuals with autism as the environmental features are manipulated,

4)collaboration with apparel design to create a line of functional sensory clothing products for children

with ASD, 5) physiological and psychological aspects of design, and 6) rural design issues. Due to my

experience in designing inclusive environments, the Texas Department of State Health contacted me to

join a team of research collaborators in a “Prevent Obesity by Design” project.

Recently, funding was obtained for phase I of a project to design an early childhood center in Malawi,

Africa. My contribution to the team will be my knowledge of designing inclusive environments for

vulnerable populations. To date, I have been successful in obtaining over $107,000 in grant funding to

carry out my research projects. Additionally, I have presented numerous peer-reviewed lectures at

international and national conferences. Most of them have been certified for CEU credits. I serve as an

Associate Editor for the Journal of the Constructed Environment. Additionally, I have reviewed numerous

manuscripts for books and articles for Health Environments Research and Design Journal (HERD), Facilities,

Building and Environment, Oxford University Press, Fairchild Books and many others.

Contributions to the field as demonstrated through creative research Prior to academia, I enjoyed a

successful design career (predominantly high-end residential), and continue to stay involved in the design

profession through the completion of 1-2 creative projects each year. These ventures include renovation

projects, new construction, exhibitions, and competitions. When possible, I have involved my students in

the process. For example, I have taken my undergraduate students to construction sites on multiple

occasions. In one of my classes, graduate students worked in groups to develop design solutions for the

“Graduate Student Lounge” on the Texas Tech University campus. The student body at the university

selected the winner and the design solution was implemented. The projects were then exhibited during the

First Friday Art Trail as well as scholarly research conferences.

RE: ASID Foundation Grant:

“….We’re proud to have funded such a great research project and hope that many more people will

appreciate it and use it for their work. Thank you for putting forth impactful research and advancing the

interior design profession.”

Susan Chung, Ph.D. Research Analyst

American Society of Interior Designers

Washington, D.C

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GRANT ACTIVITY

Number Amount

Total Grants Submitted 17 $914,296

Funded Grants 10 $107,296

Grant Proposal Pending 1 $ 10,000

Non-Funded Grants 6 $797,000

BOOKS

In Press (Routledge Publishing) 1

PEER-REVIEWED ACADEMIC JOURNAL ARTICLES (15)

Published Articles 8

Articles Under Review 4

Writing Results 3

CREATIVE ACTIVITIES (8)

Projects since academic appointment 4

Exhibits 4

TRADE JOURNAL ARTICLES

Published Articles 1

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS/PROCEEDINGS (41)

Presented 40

Accepted and to be Presented in 2015 2

Papers 31

Posters 11

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Areas of Past Research

2008-2014

Full spectrum classroom design **

Intentional living environments for

neurodiverse populations **

Comparative studies in the US and

UK (Collaborators in England and

Wales) **

Inclusive children’s environments **

Rural design issues: healthcare,

inclusive education **

Factors influencing place

attachment **

Residential Design Projects*

Exhibitions **

Current Research

Designing for Autism (Book)

Routledge In press. Expected

publication Date: 2016. **

Sensory clothing design

and development for sensory

processing disorder (collaboration

with apparel design) **

Augmented Reality/fMRI project

(children with autism) **

Design and construction of a child

development center in Malawi,

Africa (includes children with

disabilities) **

“Preventing Obesity by Design”

research team (Texas Department

of State Health – my role: inclusive

learning environments) **

Regulating circadian rhythm

through lighting design for

neurodiverse populations **

INTERACTIONS BETWEEN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND BEHAVIOR

* Interdisciplinary Project

** Multidisciplinary Project

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Sensory Clothing Design and Development

Collaborative Project with Su-Jeong Hwang Shin, Ph.D.

(Apparel Design and Manufacturing)

http://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/kamc-news/two-texas-tech-professors-design-sensory-clothing-for-children-with-autism

http://lubbockonline.com/local-news/2015-05-25/team-texas-tech-researchers-create-sensory-clothing#.VWR1rU9VhBc

Hypersensitive touch is one of the most

prevalent sensory characteristics observed

in children with autism spectrum disorders.

This research project involved both

scholarly and creative research:

Scholarly:

Children with ASD and their parents were

interviewed and surveyed regarding

commercially available clothing and the

designs from this project.

Creative:

A line of sensory clothing was developed

based on feedback from the participants

and parents.

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European RespiteTHE PROJECT:

The new construction of a residence with a French

Influence was designed by Jeff Seal Homes of

Distinction. High end finishes and traditional

construction where utilized. The clients were “empty

nesters” who I had worked with on their previous

residence and office building. They wished to

repurpose some of their existing furnishings, art, and

accessories. The project was completed over the

period of approximately one year and utilized

traditional construction techniques including hand-

scraped wood and French limestone floors, plaster

walls, and custom furnishings.

My sophomore residential interior design class toured

the project during construction to gain knowledge in

the construction process, materials selection, etc.

Utilizing my professional practice to instruct students

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Farmhouse InnovationThe owners dreamed of transforming a

1920s farmhouse into a modern and

functional home. When they moved into

the house over two decades ago, a few

improvements were made to make the

home more livable including a minor

kitchen update. Throughout the years,

the small space (originally only 120

square feet) became increasing less

functional for their growing family.

The primary goal was to plan the

functional workspace and open the

kitchen up to the adjacent living space

created with an earlier addition. This

created a series of challenges to design

within the parameters of the structure

and load bearing walls.

Using the concept of “Farmhouse

Innovation.” The floorplan was

evaluated to find areas where space

could be gained. With the revision of the

load bearing wall on the sink wall, the

contractors were able to move the new

cabinets back 6”. A hallway at the back

of the kitchen was repurposed with walls

removed to provide a place to house a

column refrigerator and freezer. The

appliances were recessed into the wall

(large utility room on the other side) to

provide more square footage while

staying within the budget and structure

of the house. Light finishes of granite, tile,

wood floors and paint were used to bring

light into the space that has no windows.

The owner’s dreams were realized with

the completion of this renovation project.

Before Renovation

After Renovation

Floorplan After Renovation

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Dining Space

Living/Reading/Coffee Room

Family room after (left) required reorganization of the space to utilize

more living space and a new lighting plan (before photo on right).

The challenge: Maintain the charm of a historic home

while creating living spaces that function for an active

young family.

(Project is nearing completion and pending submission for

a design completion in the “whole house” category).

A young professional family discovered this residence in a

prestigious neighborhood in a large metropolitan area.

The squeaky wood floors, crystal doorknobs, and mature

landscaping were some of the prominent characteristics

that they desired but could find in new construction.

However, the existing floorplan created a series of

challenges in the way today’s homes must function for a

young family with two active boys.

Overall scheme: New paint and neutral colors with

accents of soft blues, corals, and golds create a fresh

updated interior. New furniture, rugs and accessories were

purchased for the entire house to reflect a transitional

historic concept. Lighting plans were revised in most of the

spaces. Easy care fabrics are utilized.

Family room: The space was reorganized to increase the

living space and relocate a casual dining space. New

furniture was selected for a relaxed atmosphere.

Living and Dining Rooms: Furniture and lighting were

selected to compliment the French exterior, and artwork.

One of a kind antique chair frames were found at an

antique shop and rebuilt and covered in imported French

fabric for the living room.

Historic Transition

Before

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Collaborative Project with Rachel Anderson

(Apparel Design and Manufacturing)

Wear Your Chair Exhibition

Concept:

Gilded GardenMaterials: metal, wood, chicken

wire, burlap, paint and silk.

Through the design process, we

combined our inspiration. The

result was a created body work

that crossed boundaries and

pursued commonality between

interior design and apparel

design. Artistic expression and

creative thinking skills resulted in

a memorable curated exhibition

during the First Friday Art Trail at

the Louse Hopkins Underwood

Center for the Arts

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SERVICE SUMMARY

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Texas Tech University

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Demonstrated leadership through service at Texas Tech University I was honored to be one of ten faculty selected for the inaugural class of the President’s Leadership Institute at Texas Tech, and in 2013-2014 I was the recipient of the Burleson Service Award from the College of Human Sciences. During my academic appointment, I have served on two university (plus two sub-committees), four college, and nine departmental committees in addition to serving as the advisor for both student organizations in our program.

Contributions to the interior design profession and professional organizationsRecently, I was selected by the Board of Directors of the National Interior Design Educator’s Council to serve a two year term (2015-2017) as the Scholarship Collaborative Coordinator. My professional memberships include IIDA, ASID, IDEC, and EDRA, and I served as the Director of Education for the Texas Oklahoma IIDA Chapter in 2011-2012. To promote life-long learning, I have presented Continuing Education Units (CEUs) at the Healthcare Design Conference, Metrocon, IDEC, and EDRA.

International PartnershipsI have developed three international partnerships with collaborators in England, Wales and Malawi, Africa. 1) In 2013, I traveled to the United Kingdom to meet with representatives from the National Autistic Society and visit facilities designed to accommodate individuals with autism spectrum disorders and discuss collaborative projects; 2) I have an ongoing collaborative research initiative with a Professor of Architecture (Ghassan Shabha) at Birmingham City University, UK, and we have published two articles together; 3) Currently, I am part of a team working to design and develop a child development center with partners in Malawi, Africa.

Student RecruitmentI have networked and recruited graduate students at six regional industry expos. These include the International Interior Design Association Student Conference – three years and Metrocon - three years. Additionally, our graduate program has been an underwriter for the IIDA Student Conference in Houston, and I have attended with our students.

Student MentorshipDuring my five years as advisor for our student organizations (IIDA and ASID), I emphasized the importance of professional organizations, networking, continuing education, and community service. I was awarded the “Outstanding Advisor Award” for our college and our student organizations received recognition as “Outstanding Organization” and “Most Improved Organization” under my leadership. Several of our students have won the IIDA charrette at Neocon and/or the IIDA student Conference in Houston. Additionally I have mentored students through thesis committees, dissertation research, and provided encouragement to enter design and research competitions. I have also mentored students and graduates in preparation for passing the NCIDQ exam.

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SERVICE HONORS, AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

Graduate of the inaugural class of the President's Leadership Institute

Burleson Faculty Service Award (College of Human Sciences)

Outstanding Orgainization Advisor (College of Human Sciences)

Outstanding Organization: Awarded to the American Society of Interior Designers while I was Advisor (College of Human Sciences)

Most Improved Organization: Awarded to the International Interior Design Association while I was Advisor (College of Human Sciences)

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS AT TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY

University 2

College 4

Department 9

Student Organization Advisor 2

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

National Volunteer Leadership Positions 4

Regional Volunteer Leadership Positions 4

Professional Organization Memberships 6

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Media Contributions (TV, national radio, newspaper) 5

Industry Expo Tables 6

International Partnerships 3

DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING

Leadership Programs (series of workshops) 2

Professional Certifications 2

Training/Workshops/Development 42

International Interior Design Association Texas-Oklahoma Chapter Board

2011-2012

ADMINISTRATION SUMMARY

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Texas Tech University

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Graduate Program Director, Fall 2011 – Present

Responsibilities Include:Curriculum management

Degree plans

New course and program approvals

Learning assessment revisions for SACSCOC

Course changes

Course catalog

Promote course offerings

Student recruiting

Student orientations

Student retention

Enrollment management

Preliminary exam coordinator

Qualifying exam coordinator

TracDat reporting

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APPENDIX A

KRISTI S. GAINES, PH.D., IIDADepartment of DesignTexas Tech University

Faculty annual reports and third-year review

APPENDIX B

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Ballot comments

KRISTI S. GAINES,

PH.D., IIDADepartment of Design

Texas Tech University