Dean Gaunt to Step Down after Spring Semester 2015 John Gaunt has announced he plans to step down from his post at the end of the spring 2015 semester. “This year marks my 20th year as dean of the school,” he said. “For me, it’s an ideal time to take stock of what has been accomplished during my career here, and to plan for what is ahead.” The dean intends to remain a faculty member and to continue teaching after he steps down as dean. In 2009, he guided what was then the School of Architecture and Urban Planning as it added the Department of Design, resulting in today’s School of Architecture, Design & Planning. Prior to joining KU,the dean was with the Minneapolis architecture and engineering firm Ellerbe Becket for 18 years, and served as its CEO and president for six years. He has been a practicing architect for 36 years. He earned his Masters of Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied with famed architect Louis Kahn. “My time as dean has involved much change, many personal rewards, and a sense of fulfillment,” he said. “I look forward to this transitional phase and to helping our School of Architecture, Design & Planning continue its tradition of excellence.”
Posted on: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 15:55:31 +0000
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