1. Ruth Meredith C. Morgan, Ph.D.
206 Drummond Lane, DeLand, FL 32724 home 386-279-0575 cell: 518-330-7830
ruthmeredithmorgan@gmail.com ruth.morgan@waldenu.edu
SUMMARY
· My experience in higher education includes 15 years of teaching in 2-year and 4-year interior design
programs and administrative experience. As department head, I hired and supervised full-time and
adjunct faculty, developed curriculum, advised students, and served as faculty advisor for the student
chapter of ASID. In addition, I coordinated study abroad trips to London, Paris, Italy and Greece as
well as regional trips to architectural sites and museums. Professional practice includes managing
budgets and providing design services for healthcare, financial institutions, commercial and residential
projects. Recent research focused on student resilience, academic success and retention.
EDUCATION
· Ph.D. Walden University Education with emphasis on Higher Education, 2016. Dissertation: Factors of
Resilience for University Art and Design Students.
· M.A. California State University-Northridge, Higher Education Administration
· B.S. Michigan State University-Human Environment and Design
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE and PROJECT MANAGEMENT
 New York State Office of Mental Health, Albany, NY (2006-2011)
COORDINATOR OF FACILITIES DESIGN, BUREAU OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
Managed FF & E budgets from $60,000 to 3.3 million dollars.
Provided facility planning and interior design services for inpatient psychiatric hospitals for adults
and children, outpatient day clinics, and administrative offices.
Major projects included:
Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, Brooklyn, NY - 40,000 sq. ft. building and 74,000 sq. ft.
patient facility, 122 beds
Canarsie Clinic, Brooklyn, NY - 9,500 sq. ft. outpatient clinic
Rockland Children’s Psychiatric Hospital, Rockland, NY 90,000 sq. ft. new construction
54 bed-inpatient hospital, school, recreation areas and offices
Binghamton Clinic, Binghamton, NY 30,000 sq. ft. outpatient clinic
Hutching’s Children’s Hospital, Syracuse, NY, 30-bed 10,000 sq. ft. inpatient facility
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
 Sage College of Albany, Albany, NY (1992-2006)
PROGRAM COORDINATOR AND INTERIOR DESIGN DEPARTMENT HEAD
Advised students, hired and supervised up to ten adjuncts and one full-time faculty member,
scheduled courses, coordinated internships, developed curriculum and served on faculty committees
o Developed an advisory board of architects and design professionals to increase graduates’
preparation to meet the needs of the local workforce
o Participated in National Association of Schools of Art and Design (N.A.S.A.D.) accreditation
review
o Revised A.A.S. Degree in 1996 to meet NYS guidelines from the Office of the Professions
o Integrated industry specific technology into curriculum
o Developed BFA-Interior Design 2003
o Served on the curriculum committee 1994, 1998, 2003-2006

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o Faculty Advisor for student chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers, (A.S.I.D.)
 Comport Interior Design, Camarillo, California, owner (1986-1997)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
 Sage College of Albany, New York, assistant professor 1992-2006
 Moorpark College, Moorpark, California, adjunct faculty
 University of Santa Barbara, California, adjunct faculty
Courses Taught:
o Drafting & Space Planning, Space Planning I, Space Planning II
o Business of Interior Design
o Environmental Design (Senior Housing)
o History of Architecture, Furniture & Decorative Arts I – Egypt to Renaissance
o History of Architecture, Furniture & Decorative Arts II – Renaissance to Post-Modernism
o History of Interior Design
o Textiles and Interior Materials
o Intro to Interior Design, Contract Interiors
o Color Theory, Intro to Interior Design
RESEARCH/EXHIBITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS/SKILLS
 Publication 2016: ProQuest: Factors of Resilience that Support University Art and Design
Students
 Research study on children’s color and art preferences for an inpatient psychiatric hospital
 Bronx psychiatric color study
 “Faculty Advisor of the Year” – voted by students, 2001, The Sage College of Albany
 Faculty Advisor to student chapter of A.S.I.D.
 Speaker, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society Conference, 2003
“Healthy Living Environments: Green Design & Sustainability
 Opalka Galley Inaugural Show, 2002, four paintings selected and exhibited
 Presenter, National Kitchen and Bath Association, 2002
“The History of American Kitchens: Colonial through the Arts & Crafts Era”
 Computer skills: Laureate International Online/hybrid courses, AutoCAD, NVivo10, SPSS, MS
Word
CERTIFICATION AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
 Interior Design Educator’s Council (IDEC) 2016, 1988-1998
 Southeastern College Art Conference (SECAC) 2014 to present
 National Council for Interior Design Qualifications N.C.I.D.Q. 1996 to present
 NYS Certified Interior Designer #000182-1
 California Council on Interior Design Certification CCIDC #0143
 American Society of Interior Designers, A.S.I.D. Professional Member 1992-2006
SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION & COMMUNITY
o Persimmon Hollow Group, DeLand, FL, local charity fundraising
o Board Member and V.P. of legislation, Education Chair, Santa Barbara Chapter ISID (1989-1991)
o California Legislative Council on Interior Design, Education Chair - Coordinated seminars for
300+ designers for the “Building and Barrier Free Section of the N.C.I.D.Q. Exam