Student population is predominantly from Utah, both rural and urban areas. Additional student body represents areas throughout the US, Canada, Asia, and some European and Central American countries. The Advisory Board is composed of professionals working in the field, the majority from urban areas. This review is scheduled in the Spring, one month prior to the end of the semester.
Faculty are professionals in the fields of interior design, architecture, and computer programming.
Student evaluations of courses with focus on the content of the course and the faculty effectiveness. Role statements operate similar to a contract between the department and the faculty member. The role statement lists goals and accomplishments of the faculty member and are issued once a year and can be used to consider faculty performance and productivity as well as potential for increased salary. Department head evaluates the faculty member as it relates to the salary base. Creative endeavors are assessed and credited to research efforts as they relate to the field.