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Jeannine S. Vail

Title: Assistant Professor

Department: Design

College: College of Visual Arts and Design

Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae Link

Education

  • MArch, University of Texas at Arlington, 2002
    Major: Architecture
  • BS, University of Kansas, 1992
    Major: Journalism - Advertising

Current Scheduled Teaching

ADES 3645.501Interior Design: Lighting DesignSpring 2025
ADES 3645.502Interior Design: Lighting DesignSpring 2025
ADES 2650.501Interior Design: Design CommunicationsFall 2024 Syllabus SPOT
ADES 2650.502Interior Design: Design CommunicationsFall 2024 Syllabus SPOT
Texas Education Code 51.974 (HB 2504) requires each institution of higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.

Previous Scheduled Teaching

ADES 2630.505Drawing for Interior DesignSpring 2024 Syllabus SPOT
ADES 4615.001Topics in Interior DesignSpring 2024 Syllabus SPOT
ADES 3610.501Interior Design: Presentation TechniquesFall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
ADES 3610.502Interior Design: Presentation TechniquesFall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
ADES 2630.501Drawing for Interior DesignSpring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
ADES 4615.001Topics in Interior DesignSpring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
ADES 3610.501Interior Design: Presentation TechniquesFall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
ADES 3610.502Interior Design: Presentation TechniquesFall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
ADES 4625.001Interior Design: Professional PracticeSpring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
ADES 4615.001Topics in Interior DesignSpring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
ADES 4615.001Topics in Interior DesignFall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
Texas Education Code 51.974 (HB 2504) requires each institution of higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Abstracts and Proceedings

  • Vail, J.S., Ellis, N.D. (2024). Advancing the Value of Design Competitions through Experiential Learning. (AMPS Proceedings Series 36.2) pages 92-100. Architecture Media Politics Society (AMPS) Teaching Beyond the Curriculum - Focus on Pedagogy 2023. https://amps-research.com/proceedings/
  • Rider, T.R., Hu, M., Hu, X., Jenong Jo, S., McDonald, R., Salgin, B., Vail, J.S. (2024). The Impact of Research: Articulating the Value of Integrating Research into Architectural Education. 1201 West Mulberry Street
  • Vail, J.S., Ellis, N.D. (2023). Capturing the Impact of Experiential Learning through Student Design Competitions. page 87. Champaign, IL, Common Ground Research Networks, NFP. https://designprinciplesandpractices.com/about/history/2023-conference
  • Vail, J.S. (2023). Classroom Experience: Understanding Inclusive Design as Professional Best Practice. Interior Design Education Council (IDEC). https://idec.org/publications/conference-proceedings/?_proceedings_categories=southwest-region

    • Journal Article

  • Vail, J.S., Childers, S.M. (2024). A Building Designed as a Catalyst for Project-Based Learning: A Case Study in America. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice. 24 (8) 20. Boynton Beach, FL, North American Business Press. https://articlegateway.com/index.php/JHETP/article/view/7239

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

    Grant - Research

  • Vail, J.S. (Principal), Chen, C. (Co-Principal), "CVAD Cornerstone Grant," sponsored by College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas, $2498 Funded. (2024 - 2025).

    • Grant - Teaching

  • Vail, J.S. (Co-Principal), Chen, C. (Principal), "The Charn Uswachoke International Development Fund," sponsored by University of North Texas, International Affairs, University of North Texas, $2500 Funded. (2024 - 2024).
  • Vail, J.S. (Principal), Stark, J.K. (Co-Principal), "We Mean Green Fund (WMGF)," sponsored by University of North Texas, Student Affairs, University of North Texas, $5491 Funded. (2024 - 2024).
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Overall
Summative Rating		 Challenge and
Engagement Index		 Response Rate

out of 5
out of 7		 %
of
students responded
  • Overall Summative Rating (median):
    This rating represents the combined responses of students to the four global summative items and is presented to provide an overall index of the class’s quality. Overall summative statements include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 5 = Excellent, 3 = Good, and 1= Very poor):
    • The course as a whole was
    • The course content was
    • The instructor’s contribution to the course was
    • The instructor’s effectiveness in teaching the subject matter was
  • Challenge and Engagement Index:
    This rating combines student responses to several SPOT items relating to how academically challenging students found the course to be and how engaged they were. Challenge and Engagement Index items include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 7 = Much higher, 4 = Average, and 1 = Much lower):
    • Do you expect your grade in this course to be
    • The intellectual challenge presented was
    • The amount of effort you put into this course was
    • The amount of effort to succeed in this course was
    • Your involvement in course (doing assignments, attending classes, etc.) was
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