Architecture Program Report Tulane University New Orleans ...

In addition to a full academic program, there are many ongoing programs
and events such as the URBANbuild, CITYbuild, and GREENbuild
programs of the Tulane City Center, international study programs and
opportunities, public lectures, distinguished visiting faculty, exhibitions,
symposia, publications and student organizations which support the
academic life of the School of Architecture for students, staff and faculty
alike. Students and faculty are encouraged to take full advantage of these
programs, events and resources to enrich their experience and enhance
their educational and professional development opportunities at the School.
In addition, students are required to fulfill a service-learning elective before
graduating. Under the aegis of the Tulane’s ‘Promise and Distinction,’
community service is now one of the targeted programs at Tulane. As found
on the Tulane website, the goals of community service at Tulane are to
engage students through reflection and learning and inspire them to
respond with creative problem solving, compassionate concern and a
strong sense of social and civic responsibility for the long-term health of
the community in which they live. We will accomplish these goals in
collaboration with our consortium institutions both locally and nationally,
and our community partners.
The Core Values are:
Transformative Community Service: We value community service
experiences that positively transform the individual participating in the
community service as well as the communities with which we partner.
Student Leadership Development: We focus on developing lifelong
leaders with a deep commitment to community service and social justice.
Social Justice: We seek not only to address immediate issues related to
poverty, but to work with root causes of these issues. We recognize and
seek to address the inequitable distribution of power as well as resources.
Community Leadership: We seek to cultivate and support community
leadership through partnerships. None of our programs will be completely
dependent upon Tulane University or its students. Our efforts are in line
with needs articulated by the community.
Civic Engagement: We are committed to providing intentional
programming, activities and services that engage our students in being
active participants on our campus and in our community.
As such, students must take Service Learning courses. The Mission of
Service Learning is as follows:
The inauguration of the Center for Public Service reflects Tulane
University's renewed sense of purpose within a city and region rising from
devastation. Recognizing that active, civic engagement builds strong,
healthy communities and responsible citizens, the Center for Public
Service merges academic inquiry with sustained civic engagement. The
Center is a forum for students, faculty, and community partners to work
together to address urgent and long-term social challenges and