Interior Design - the Advisory Board

Key to the success of any educational program is its interaction with the professional community. The Interior Design Program has an active Advisory Board with representation from the current student membership, the profession, industry, and alumni.

The Advisory Board provides topical advice and real-world work requirements which often results in curriculum improvements; they offer students advice on resume and portfolio preparation; and the Board holds mock interviews thus strengthening students' skills and confidence.

Additionally, the Advisory Board annually sponsors the Senior Showcase which presents graduates and their work to invited potential employers as well as friends, family, alumni, and the public.


Members of the Advisory Board include:

Ms. Leilani Barkan, Chair
Interior Designer
Hasenstab Architects, Akron

Ms. Donna Lusk, Chair-Elect
Interior Designer, Akron

Ms. Karrie M. Hodge, Secretary
Interior Designer, Akron

Ms. Jackie Kubilus
Sales Representative
Atlas Carpet Mills

Mr. Alan Garren
Interior Designer
Alan Garren, Interior/Exterior Design, Akron

Ms. Stephanie Black
Interior Design Student, Junior

Mr. Paul John, Professor
The University of Akron
Summit College
Engineering and Science Technology

Mr. John Vollmer, Associate Professor
The University of Akron
Director, Interior Design Program

For more information about the Interior Design Program at The University of Akron use a contact noted below:

Interior Design Program
215 Schrank Hall South
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio 44325-6103

Telephone: 330-972-7721

SchoolofFCS@uakron.edu