College of Architecture, Art and Construction honors faculty and staff for excellence in teaching, research and service

The College of Architecture, Art and Construction (CAAC) recognized 10 faculty and staff members on May 6 for their outstanding teaching, research and service contributions.

“In my first year as dean, it has been a privilege to see the impact our faculty and staff have on students and the broader academic community,” said Ece Erdogmus, dean of the College of Architecture, Art and Construction. “Their efforts in and out of the classroom are essential to the success of our students and programs.”

The awards highlight various achievements across the college, including excellence in instruction, scholarly research, service to students and the development of new ideas and approaches.

“These awards celebrate excellence in classroom and studio instruction, student advising, mentorship in research and projects and the development of new courses or materials,” Erdogmus said.

CAAC Award Winners

Faculty Member of the Year Award

Clarissa Mendez

Principal Lecturer, School of Architecture

Advisor of the Year Award

Amanda Menefee

Academic Advisor, School of Architecture

Dean’s Awards

Dean’s Excellence Award in Teaching

Vivek Sharma

Assistant Professor, Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development

Dean’s Excellence Award in Research

Eric Morris

Professor, School of Architecture

Dean’s Outstanding Lecturer Award

Gretchen Waugaman

Undergraduate Student Services Coordinator and Lecturer, Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development

Dean’s Outstanding Principal Lecturer Award

Joey Manson

Principal Lecturer, Department of Art

Dean’s Special Service Award

Dhaval Gajjar

Interim Chair, Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development

“Their efforts in and out of the classroom are essential to the success of our students and programs.”
—Ece Erdogmus, Dean, College of Architecture, Art and Construction

Clemson University Service Awards

10 Years of Service

Hyejung Chang

Associate Professor in Landscape Architecture, School of Architecture

10 Years of Service

Anjali Joseph

Spartanburg Regional Health System Endowed Chair and Director for the Center for Health, School of Architecture

20 Years of Service

Amy Herrick

Assistant Director of Student Services for the MRED program, Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development

About the College of Architecture, Art and Construction

The College of Architecture, Art and Construction prepares students to transform, enhance and sustain the physical world. The college fosters a theoretical understanding of design, practical knowledge, technical skills, and a global mindset. Our faculty engages students with hands-on, experiential learning techniques to position them for academic and professional advancement. Supported by the cutting-edge built environment of Lee Hall, the outdoor Experiential Learning Yard and the globe-spanning Fluid Campus®, students learn how to translate their education into lifelong success. The college carries forward over a century of excellence in design and building education at Clemson.