Access and Opportunity

The College of Architecture, Design and Construction believes that the designed and built world is enriched by different perspectives, experiences, and beliefs. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive educational environment for our students, faculty and staff. We work to provide resources and opportunities for everyone in the College, including those from communities who have been historically underserved, underrepresented and marginalized.

The CADC strives to educate culturally astute future leaders who foster a climate of respect and open dialogue among stakeholders of all ethnicities and orientations. We achieve this through a variety of industry partnerships, projects that impact underserved communities, research that benefits our land-grant mission, and experiences that challenge and address access and belonging in the world of Architecture, Design and Construction.

Goals for the 2024–25 Academic Year

Goal 1: Expand opportunities for current students to engage in intentional discussion surrounding Inclusion and Belonging in the fields of architecture, design and construction.

Goal 2: Leverage faculty expertise and partnerships to broaden research serving underrepresented communities in Alabama.

Goal 3: Provide more opportunities for students at Title 1 Schools in Alabama to engage in architecture, design and construction learning experiences.

Instruction, Research and Outreach

Auburn University’s mission is defined by the land-grant traditions of service and access rooted in instruction, research, and outreach. The College of of Architecture Design and Construction integrates these three pillars throughout our goals of access and opportunity.

Campus Resources

Below are links to resources and offices on Auburn’s campus supporting access and opportunity initiatives.

• • Outreach Office
  • Presidential Graduate Opportunity Programs
  • Report Bias through the Bias Education and Response Team (BERT)