Interior Architecture Accreditation

ETSU's Interior Architecture Program is  going through it's accreditation site visit with CIDA, Council for Interior Design Accreditation.  CIDA is an independent, non-profit organization that accredits interior design programs in North America. The accreditation process involves a thorough review of the program's curriculum, faculty, resources, and student work to ensure that it meets the rigorous standards set by CIDA.

CIDA has 12 major categories that site visitors evaluate student work against during a visit.  Each major category has multiple sub standards that covers everything from design history through to building codes. The site visitors found that the program had strengths in 7 of the standards and exceeded the standards in an additional 5 standards.  The visit takes place over two or three days and involves the following activities:

• Review of program materials: The evaluation team reviews the program's self-study report, which provides detailed information about the program's curriculum, faculty, facilities, and student work. The team also reviews any additional materials that the program may provide.
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  Meetings with faculty and staff: The evaluation team meets with the program's faculty and staff to discuss the curriculum, teaching methods, and resources available to students. The team also evaluates the qualifications and experience of the faculty members.
  Review of facilities: The evaluation team tours the program's facilities to evaluate the adequacy and suitability of the classrooms, studios, and other learning spaces.
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  Review of student work: The evaluation team reviews a selection of student work to evaluate the quality and rigor of the program's curriculum.
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  Meetings with students and alumni: The evaluation team meets with current students and program alumni to gather feedback on their experiences in the program.