Gaines_Promotion_and_Tenure_Dossier

TENURE & PROMOTION DOSSIER KRISTI S GAINES, PH.D., IIDA Department of Design Texas Tech University TENURE & PROMOTION DOSSIER TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Page Opening material • Selection of Tenure Policy • Recommendation • Access to the dossier statement Dean’s Letter Chair’s Letter 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 and third-year review 87 Appendix B: Ballot comments 216 _Gaines Kristi _S Last Name First Name Middle Name(s) 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 Design Texas 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 TENURE & PROMOTION DOSSIER DEAN’S LETTER KRISTI S GAINES, PH.D., IIDA Department of Design Texas Tech University TENURE & PROMOTION DOSSIER CHAIRPERSON’S LETTER KRISTI S GAINES, PH.D., IIDA Department of Design Texas Tech University TENURE & PROMOTION DOSSIER CURRICULUM VITAE KRISTI S GAINES, PH.D., IIDA Department of Design Texas Tech University TENURE & PROMOTION DOSSIER RESEARCH SUMMARY INTERACTIONS BETWEEN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND BEHAVIOR 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 ** 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) ** Residential Design Projects* Exhibitions ** “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 ** * Interdisciplinary Project ** Multidisciplinary Project 03 | KRISTI GAINES TENURE & PROMOTION DOSSIER RESEARCH ACTIVITY 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-texastech-professors-design-sensory-clothing-for-children-with-autism http://lubbockonline.com/local-news/2015-05-25/team-texas-techresearchers-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 04 | KRISTI GAINES TENURE & PROMOTION DOSSIER CREATIVE ACTIVITY European Respite Utilizing my professional practice to instruct students THE 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 handscraped 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 05 | KRISTI GAINES TENURE & PROMOTION DOSSIER CREATIVE ACTIVITY Farmhouse Innovation The 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 After Renovation Floorplan After Renovation Before Renovation 06 | KRISTI GAINES 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 TENURE & PROMOTION DOSSIER CREATIVE ACTIVITY Historic Transition 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) Living/Reading/Coffee Room Dining Space 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 Before Family room after (left) required reorganization of the space to utilize more living space and a new lighting plan (before photo on right) 07 | KRISTI GAINES TENURE & PROMOTION DOSSIER CREATIVE ACTIVITY Wear Your Chair Exhibition Collaborative Project with Rachel Anderson (Apparel Design and Manufacturing) Concept: Gilded Garden Materials: 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 08 | KRISTI GAINES TENURE & PROMOTION DOSSIER SERVICE SUMMARY KRISTI S GAINES, PH.D., IIDA Department of Design Texas Tech University TENURE & PROMOTION DOSSIER SERVICE SUMMARY 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 organizations Recently, 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 lifelong learning, I have presented Continuing Education Units (CEUs) at the Healthcare Design Conference, Metrocon, IDEC, and EDRA International Partnerships I 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 Recruitment I 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 Mentorship During 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 01 | KRISTI GAINES TENURE & PROMOTION DOSSIER SERVICE SUMMARY 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 College Department Student Organization Advisor PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS National Volunteer Leadership Positions Regional Volunteer Leadership Positions Professional Organization Memberships 02 | KRISTI GAINES TENURE & PROMOTION DOSSIER SERVICE SUMMARY OUTREACH Media Contributions (TV, national radio, newspaper) Industry Expo Tables International Partnerships DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING Leadership Programs (series of workshops) Professional Certifications Training/Workshops/Development 42 International Interior Design Association Texas-Oklahoma Chapter Board 2011-2012 03| KRISTI GAINES TENURE & PROMOTION DOSSIER ADMINISTRATION SUMMARY KRISTI S GAINES, PH.D., IIDA Department of Design Texas Tech University TENURE & PROMOTION DOSSIER ADMINSTRATION SUMMARY 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 01 | KRISTI GAINES APPENDIX A Faculty annual reports and third-year review KRISTI S GAINES, PH.D., IIDA Department of Design Texas Tech University APPENDIX B Ballot comments KRISTI S GAINES, PH.D., IIDA Department of Design Texas Tech University KRISTI S GAINES, PH.D., IIDA Department of Design Texas Tech University