Service-Learning: Kelle Brooks Faculty award

Architecture faculty Professor Brooks has been working with local underserved K-6 schools in the area. This past year, she supervised Architecture students on the design of an outdoor learning environment for Rice Elementary School in Santa Maria. From her nomination by one of her colleagues, “Professor Brooks is applying her professional skills as an architect as well as her knowledge of educational learning theory to applied design projects.” She provides mentorship, guidance, and valuable learning experience to her students through Interdisciplinary collaborations such as one with Construction Management department on the aforementioned project.