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U-M Architecture Dean Reappointed

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7
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May
Year
1976
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U-M Architecture Dean Reappointed

Robert C. Metcalf, dean of the U-M College of Architecture and Urban Planning since 1974, has been reappointed to the deanship for a five-year term.

The appointment, announced by Frank Rhodes, U-M vice-president for academic affairs, is to be confirmed by the regents at their May 21 meeting.

Rhodes said “the re-appointment of Dean Metcalf, following a nationwide search, emphasizes the great confidence which members of the search committee, the College of Architecture and Urban Planning at-large, and also the regents and members of the University administration have in his administration.’’

Two years ago Metcalf became the first dean of the newly reorganized College of Architecture and Urban Planning, after having served as chairman of the U-M architecture department for six years. He agreed to accept a short-term appointment at that time to allow a formal search committee to begin work.

Metcalf is an award-winning architect who has conducted a private practice in Ann Arbor for many years.

Last year he was named by Gov. William Milliken to a four year term as secretary of the State Board of Registration for Architects.

A member of the College of Fellows of the American Institute ofArchitects (AIA). Metcalf has served as president of the Huron Valley Chapter of the AIA and is active in the Michigan Society of Architects.

In 1975. he participated in an AIA professional architectural study tour to Brazil and will soon embark on a similar AIA tour to Great Britain.

Metcalf has also been active in the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), including service on an ACSA committee which reviewed national accreditation procedures for architecture schools. He has participated in ACSA accreditaiton visits to many universities.

Despite his administrative duties, Metcalf continues to teach a course each term on materials in building.