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Tom Sofranko is the A. Hays Town Professor at the LSU School of Architecture, part of the College of Art & Design. He has been at LSU since 1992, serving as Associate Dean of Academics for 13 years and interim director of the School of Architecture for four years. His academic background includes a BArch and MArch from Kent State University.
- Education:
- BS, Kent State University
- BArch, Kent State University
- MArch, Kent State University
His research focuses on architectural design pedagogy, particularly in beginning design education and the intersection of popular culture with architecture. He has contributed to the National Conference on the Beginning Design Student for over two decades. Recent work emphasizes recruitment and retention strategies for design students, including founding the Architecture & Design Summer Camp for high school students to engage minority populations.
No specific articles are listed, but his scholarly output includes design projects and papers on curriculum development and student engagement. Awards or grants are not explicitly mentioned in the text.
He maintains a full-time faculty role, teaching design studios across undergraduate and graduate programs. His involvement extends to institutional leadership, shaping academic policies and program structures within the College of Art & Design.
