Robert McKinney

Robert McKinney is a Professor in the School of Architecture & Design at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he currently serves as Interim Master of Architecture Program Coordinator. His interdisciplinary expertise bridges architectural practice and educational leadership within the university's academic structure.

Dr. McKinney holds terminal degrees in both educational leadership and architecture. His teaching portfolio spans undergraduate and graduate instruction across multiple departments including architecture and design, educational leadership, first-year seminars, honors programs, and humanities courses.

His research concentrates on architectural design, historic preservation, and interdisciplinary educational methodologies. A significant achievement includes a student-led research project for the Historic American Building Survey that received formal recognition from the National Park Service, demonstrating applied scholarship in architectural documentation.

Professional honors include:

• National Park Service Recognition for Historic American Building Survey

Dr. McKinney maintains substantial national service commitments through his Board of Directors position at the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, and accreditation team memberships with both the National Architectural Accreditation Board and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. His administrative leadership focuses on fostering collaborative academic environments centered on student learning, faculty development, and institutional innovation at departmental and university levels.