March 1, 2002
March 1, 2002
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Paul Zingg, (805) 756-2186
Cal Poly Architecture Dean To Leave Post in June To Teach, Help Raise
Funds and Develop Programs
Martin Harms, dean of Cal Poly's College of Architecture and Environmental
Design for the past five years, has announced that he will retire from the
deanship at the conclusion of the current academic year.
Following a sabbatical year, Harms will return to a faculty position in the
Architecture Department in 2003-04 and will also undertake assignments for the
university to support fund-raising efforts and the
development of international and other programs.
"Martin Harms has provided dedicated, effective service to the college
and the university," said Provost Paul J. Zingg. "He has
fostered
interdisciplinary activity, launched the college's Centennial Campaign
and strengthened its advisory council and industry relations. He also
has advanced the college's reputation, both regionally and nationally,
as a center for excellence in undergraduate architecture and design
programs."
Richard Zweifel, associate dean of the college, has been appointed
interim dean by President Warren J. Baker and Zingg to succeed Harms
until a national search identifies a permanent dean.
The search for the new dean will begin immediately through the
engagement of the faculty and other college constituencies to
develop
the position description and to align it with the college's strategic
plan and needs.
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