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Jeannine S. Vail

Assistant Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Design

(940) 565-3680

Email: Jeannine.Vail@unt.edu

Education

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

Professional Positions

    Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Assistant Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2022 - 2023).
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2021 - 2022).
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Texas at Arlington. University of Texas at Arlington. (2000 - 2002).

    • Professional

  • Senior Project Architect, University of North Texas System. University of North Texas System. (2014 - 2022).
  • Senior Architect, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. (2009 - 2014).
  • Associate, Project Architect, REES Associates, Inc. REES Associates, Inc. (2004 - 2009).
  • Architectural Intern, HLM Design. HLM Design. (2000 - 2004).
  • Sales Representative, Coca-Cola. Coca-Cola. (1995 - 1998).
  • Marketing Assistant and Building Manager, Center of Contemporary Arts. Center of Contemporary Arts. (1993 - 1995).

Licensures and Certifications

  • LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Accredited Professional), U.S. Green Building Council. (2009 - Present).
  • National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Certification, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). (2008 - 2025).
  • Architect, Texas Board of Architectural Examiners. (2008 - 2023).

Professional Memberships

  • Women in Lighting Design. (2024 - 2025).
  • American Institute of Architects (AIA). (January 2002 - December 2022).

Development Activities

  • Workshop, Fall Faculty Grantsmanship Workshop, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (December 10, 2024).
  • Conference Attendance, SECAC 2024 – Wayfinding, Southeastern College Art Conference. Atlanta,GA,United States of America. (October 23, 2024 - October 26, 2024).
  • Workshop, Transforming Design Through AI, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 7, 2024 - October 11, 2024).
  • Conference Attendance, TCUF: Live, Learn, Play - Balancing Wellness, Knowledge, and Growth, Biennial Conference and Expo, Association of Texas College & University Facilities Professionals (TCUF). Frisco,TX,United States of America. (September 25, 2024 - September 27, 2024).
  • Conference Attendance, The 12th European Conference on Education (ECE2024), IAFOR - European Conference on Education. London and Online,United Kingdom. (July 13, 2024 - July 24, 2024).
  • Workshop, Teaching Portfolio Workshop, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (May 15, 2024 - May 19, 2024).
  • Conference Attendance, LEDucation, Designers Lighting Forum of New York. New York,NY,United States of America. (March 18, 2024 - March 20, 2024).
  • Conference Attendance, The 9th IAFOR International Conference on Education, IAFOR International Conference on Education. Online,Hawaii,United States of America. (January 3, 2024 - January 7, 2024).
  • Conference Attendance, AMPS Teaching Beyond the Curriculum, AMPS: Architecture, Media, Politics, Society. Virtual: UK, USA, China,Virtual: UK, USA, China,United States of America. (November 15, 2023 - November 17, 2023).
  • Conference Attendance, IDEC 2023 Southwest Regional Conference - Design at the Edge, Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC). Denton,TX,United States of America. (November 2, 2023 - November 3, 2023).
  • Conference Attendance, SCUP southern 2023 Regional Conference, The Society for College and University Planning. Houston,TX,United States of America. (October 1, 2023 - October 2, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, Kitchen Cabinet Construction Methods, Finishes and Applications, Wolf Home Products. online,TX,United States of America. (September 11, 2023).
  • Conference Attendance, IALD Enlighten Europe 2023 - Bring the Light, International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD). Berlin,Germany. (June 30, 2023 - July 1, 2023).
  • Tutorial, Faculty First Flight Program 2022-2023, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (November 2022 - May 2023).
  • Conference Attendance, ARCC 2023 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE - THE RESEARCH-DESIGN INTERFACE, Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC). Dallas,TX,United States of America. (April 12, 2023 - April 15, 2023).
  • Conference Attendance, New Agendas for Design: Principles of Scale, Practices of Inclusion, Design Principles & Practices. Lisbon,Portugal. (March 28, 2023 - March 31, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, Introduction to Terracotta Panels, ACME Brick. Denton,TX,United States of America. (March 2023 - March 15, 2023).
  • Workshop, Equity-Minded Workloads by Design, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (February 16, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, Protect, Enhance and Maintain Glass with a High-Performance Glass Coating, Diamond Fusion International. Online,TX,United States of America. (February 2, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, Mastering Daylight, MASA Architectural Canopies. online,TX,United States of America. (January 25, 2023).
  • Tutorial, Faculty Search Committee Training, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (January 12, 2023).
  • Other (UNT Bridge - My Learning), Various Learning Modules, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (February 20, 2022 - December 22, 2022).
  • Conference Attendance, Resiliency – Flexibility - Innovation, Association of Texas College & University Facilities Professionals (TCUF). United States of America. (November 16, 2022 - November 18, 2022).
  • Conference Attendance, Emergence: Evolution of a Discipline, Interior Design Educator Council (IDEC). United States of America. (November 10, 2022 - November 11, 2022).
  • Workshop, Learning Activities for the Inclusive Online Classroom, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (November 4, 2022).
  • Tutorial, Social & Behavioral Research – Basic/Refresher, Citi Program. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 28, 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Elevating Design with Copper, Copper Development Association Inc.. United States of America. (September 23, 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Revit for Lighting, from 2D to BIM: A Lighting Designer’s Perspective, ArchLight Summit. United States of America. (September 16, 2022 - September 16, 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Specifying Light Source Color Rendition, ArchLight Summit. United States of America. (September 16, 2022 - September 16, 2022).
  • Seminar, UNT Ethics and Standards of Conduct, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (September 7, 2022).
  • Workshop, Teaching Toolkit Program, National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity. Online,TX,United States of America. (July 11, 2022 - August 5, 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Designing Functional Outdoor Living Spaces, Wolf Home Products. United States of America. (June 30, 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions – Plus!, Renlita Custom Opening Solutions. United States of America. (June 22, 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Trending Accessible Design Standards: Restrooms, Locker Rooms & Adjacent Public Spaces, Bradley Corporation. United States of America. (January 12, 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Do Not Disturb: Planned Phased Renovations of a Live Lab, Opal Group, Labs & Research Facilities Summit. United States of America. (December 6, 2021).
  • Continuing Education Program, Post-Pandemic Research Lab Design & Construction Challenges,, Opal Group, Labs & Research Facilities Summit. United States of America. (December 6, 2021).
  • Continuing Education Program, The Divergent Lab, Opal Group, Labs & Research Facilities Summit 2021. United States of America. (December 6, 2021).
  • Continuing Education Program, Texas Limestone Uses and Limitations, Acme Brick. United States of America. (April 22, 2021).
  • Continuing Education Program, Assuring Health and Wellness: Learning from the Pandemic, Intertek. United States of America. (February 3, 2021).
  • Continuing Education Program, 10-hour Construction Safety and Health, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). United States of America. (2020 - 2020).
  • Continuing Education Program, Strategies for Passing Whole Building Air Barrier Tests, ABB Testing. United States of America. (July 30, 2020).
  • Continuing Education Program, Sustainable + Contemporary Commercial Restroom Materials, Scranton Products. United States of America. (April 10, 2020).
  • Continuing Education Program, Color Trends Throughout History – A Look at 2020, Benjamin Moore. United States of America. (March 20, 2020).
  • Conference Attendance, Transforming the Higher Education Experience, Association of Texas College & University Facilities Professionals (TCUF). United States of America. (September 21, 2018 - September 23, 2018).
  • Conference Attendance, NEOCON, NEOCON. United States of America. (June 2017 - June 2017).
  • Conference Attendance, Houston, we have an opportunity, The Millennials have landed, Association of Texas College & University Facilities Professionals (TCUF). United States of America. (September 28, 2016 - September 30, 2016).
  • Conference Attendance, METROCON, METROCON. United States of America. (August 11, 2016 - August 12, 2016).
  • Conference Attendance, METROCON, METROCON. United States of America. (August 13, 2015 - August 14, 2015).
  • Conference Attendance, Managing Metamorphosis, Building for Change, Association of Texas College & University Facilities Professionals (TCUF). United States of America. (October 1, 2014 - October 3, 2014).
  • Conference Attendance, METROCON, METROCON. United States of America. (August 14, 2014 - August 15, 2014).
  • Continuing Education Program, Designing Touchless Solutions for Proper Hand Hygiene in Commercial Restrooms, Excel Dryer Inc.. online,Texas,United States of America. (September 13, 2013).
  • Conference Attendance, METROCON, METROCON. United States of America. (August 15, 2013 - August 16, 2013).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • ADES 2630 - Drawing for Interior Design, 2 courses.
  • ADES 2650 - Interior Design: Design Communications, 2 courses.
  • ADES 3610 - Interior Design: Presentation Techniques, 4 courses.
  • ADES 3645 - Interior Design: Lighting Design, 2 courses.
  • ADES 4615 - Topics in Interior Design, 4 courses.
  • ADES 4625 - Interior Design: Professional Practice, 1 course.

Teaching at Other Institutions

  • University of Texas at Arlington, Spring 2002.
  • University of Texas at Arlington, Fall 2001.
  • University of Texas at Arlington, Fall 2000.

Non-Credit Instruction

  • Workshop, Association for Learning Environments, 70 participants. (September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024).
  • Guest Lecture, University of North Texas, 20 participants. (October 24, 2023).
  • Guest Lecture, University of North Texas, 100 participants. (October 18, 2023).
  • Guest Lecture, University of North Texas, 20 participants. (October 18, 2023).
  • Guest Lecture, University of North Texas, 100 participants. (October 4, 2023).

Directed Student Learning

  • Other (Faculty Mentor, Honors Mentored Research), "Lighting and Visual Stress," Design. (September 2024).
  • Other (Mentorship, Undergraduate Research Fellowship (URF)), "Lighting and Visual Stress," Design. (August 14, 2024 - April 2025).
  • Other (Letter of Recommendation for Graduate School), Design. (December 2024).
  • Other (Faculty Mentor), "Senior Capstone Design Project," Design. (January 2024 - April 2024).
  • Other (Faculty Mentor), "Senior Capstone Design Project," Design. (January 2024 - April 2024).
  • Other (Faculty Mentor), "Senior Capstone Design Project," Design. (January 2024 - April 2024).
  • Other (Letter of Recommendation for Graduate School), Design. (January 8, 2024).
  • Other (Letter of Recommendation for an Interior Design internship), Design. (2023).
  • Other (Letter of Recommendation for Award), Design. (2023).
  • Other (Letter of Recommendation for Graduate School in Architecture), Design. (2023).
  • Other (Letter of recommendation for Scholarship), Design. (2023).
  • Other (Portfolio and resume review), Design. (2023).
  • Other (Portfolio and resume review), Design. (2023).
  • Other (Letter of Recommendation for a Scholarship), Design. (2022).
  • Other (Letter of Recommendation for a Scholarship), Design. (2022).

Awards and Honors

  • Nominated for DC Faculty Fellows, Nomination, UNT Office of Research and Innovation. (2023).
  • Facility Design Project of the Month, Foodservice Equipment & Supplies. (August 2021).
  • Best in City Center, IIDA Texas/Oklahoma Chapter. (2019).
  • Best of Education and Research, IIDA Georgia Best of the Best. (2017).
  • Best Overall Project, 20 CASF Craftsmanship Awards. (2009).
  • IIDA Southwest Award of Merit in Education, International Interior Design Association. (2024).

Research

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

Presentations Given

    Invited Talk

  • Vail, J.S. (Author & Presenter), HCI Professional Preparation + Practice, Reimagining Classroom Lighting, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, United States of America. (2024).
  • Vail, J.S. (Author & Presenter), Branning, K. (Author & Presenter), Johnson, S. (Author), Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) North Texas Chapter Meeting, ). UNT Design Workshops 2023-2024 Recap, Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) North Texas Chapter, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2024).

    • Oral Presentation

  • Vail, J.S. (Author & Presenter), SECAC 2024 – Wayfinding, Illuminating the Path to Alternative Lighting Design for the Dyslexic Learner, Southeastern College Art Conference (SECAC), Atlanta, GA, United States of America. (2024 - 2024).
  • Vail, J.S. (Author & Presenter), Zatopek, D. (Author & Presenter), Association of Texas College & University Facilities Professionals, Biennial Conference and Expo, Creativity, Adaptability & Wellness: Design to Post Occupancy at CVAD, Association of Texas College & University Facilities Professionals (TCUF), Frisco, TX, United States of America. (2024 - 2024).
  • Vail, J.S. (Author & Presenter), Childers, S.M. (Author & Presenter), The 12th European Conference on Education (ECE2024), Bridging the Traditional Gap Between Educational Experiences and the “Real World” Through Reimagined Learning Spaces, IAFOR - The 12th European Conference on Education (ECE2024), London, UK and Virtual, United Kingdom. (2024 - 2024).
  • Ellis, N.D. (Author & Presenter), Vail, J.S. (Author & Presenter), The 9th IAFOR International Conference on Education in Hawaii (IICE2024), Experiential Learning through Reflection and Practice for Student Design Competitions, The International Academic Forum (IAFOR), Hawaii, US, United States of America. (2024 - 2024).
  • Vail, J.S. (Author & Presenter), Ellis, N.D. (Author & Presenter), Teaching Beyond the Curriculum - Focus on Pedagogy 2023, Advancing the Value of Design Competitions through Experiential Learning, AMPS - Architecture Media Politics Society, Virtual: UK, USA, China, United Kingdom. (2023).
  • Vail, J.S. (Author & Presenter), Childers, S.M. (Author & Presenter), Korkki, N. (Author & Presenter), Black, J. (Author & Presenter), SCUP 2023 Southern Regional Conference - Making the Impossible Possible, While Institutions Discuss the Future of Education; UNT Built It!, The Society for College and University Planning, Houston, TX, United States of America. (2023 - 2023).
  • Korkki, N. (Author & Presenter), Vail, J.S. (Author & Presenter), Black, J. (Author & Presenter), SCUP 2023 Annual Conference, While Institutions Discuss the Future of Education; UNT Built It!, Society for College and University Planning, Cleveland, OH, United States of America. (2023 - 2023).
  • Vail, J.S. (Author & Presenter), New Agendas for Design: Principles of Scale, Practices of Inclusion, Capturing the Impact of Experiential Learning through Student Design Competitions, Design Principles and Practices, Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal. (2023 - 2023).
  • Black, J. (Author & Presenter), Childers, S.M. (Author & Presenter), Korkki, N. (Author & Presenter), Vail, J.S. (Author & Presenter), Association of Texas College & University Facilities Professionals: Resiliency – Flexibility - Innovation, Biennial Conference and Expo, From Greenfield to Mean Green – Inverting Education at UNT Frisco, The Association of Texas College & University Facilities Professionals, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Vail, J.S. (Author & Presenter), Interior Design Educator Council Annual Southwest Regional Conference - EMERGENCE: Evolution of a discipline, “Classroom Experience: Understanding Inclusive Design as Professional Best Practice”, Interior Design Educator Council (IDEC), Huntsville, TX, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Zatopek, D. (Author & Presenter), Vail, J.S. (Author & Presenter), Watts, G. (Author & Presenter), Association of Texas College & University Facilities Professionals: Transforming the Higher Education Experience, Biennial Conference and Expo, “Creating a Campus Gateway, the UNT CVAD Story”, The Association of Texas College & University Facilities Professionals, San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (2018 - 2018).

    • Other

  • Vail, J.S. (Author & Presenter), Ellis, N.D. (Author & Presenter), Denton ISD Fine Arts Professional Development Fest, Capturing the Impact of Experiential Learning, Denton ISD, Ryan High School, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2023).

    • Paper

  • Vail, J.S. (Author), ACSA 112th Annual Meeting, Disrupters on the Edge, Impact of Research White Paper, Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), Vancouver, BC, Canada. (2023).

    • Poster

  • Vail, J.S. (Author & Presenter), University Research Day 2024, The Physiological Impact of LED Lighting on the Dyslexic Learner: A Systematic Review, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2024).

Media Contributions

    Internet

  • "The University of North Texas Adopts AWARE Art Installation Featured at ArchLIGHT Summit.," Dallas Market Center. (February 15, 2024).
  • "A Retrospective: The Evolution of an Arts Center," Corgan News & Insights. (November 29, 2023).

    • Newspaper

  • "“UNT to open Frisco campus.”," The Dallas Morning News. (November 16, 2022).
  • "“UNT hosts tour of Frisco Landing before scheduled opening in January.”," Community Impact. (November 15, 2022).
  • "“Sneak Peek. Get an update at the construction progress of the Frisco Landing building on the new UNT at Frisco campus.”," Star Local Media. (May 25, 2022).
  • "“UNT Frisco campus designed with collaboration in mind.”," Denton Chronicle. (May 23, 2022).

Contracts, Grants, 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).

Service

University Service

  • Committee Member, CVAD Foundations and Interior Design Program Collaboration: Pedagogical Conversations. (April 16, 2024 - Present).
  • Member, NASAD Preparation. (January 11, 2024 - Present).
  • Student Org Advisor (Professional Org), Interior Design Student Alliance (IDSA). (May 1, 2023 - Present).
  • Member, UNT Sustainability Fair. (October 15, 2024).
  • Other (Production Assistant on video creation), CVAD and Corgan Collaboration on CVAD Building Videos. (August 2024 - August 23, 2024).
  • Attendee, Graduation, University Graduation May 2023. (May 11, 2024).
  • Other (Fundraise for conference sponsors), Interior Design Educators Council - 2023 Southwest Regional Conference. (2023).
  • Member, Interior Design Graduate Program. (September 27, 2023 - December 13, 2023).
  • Other (Collaborator with the Interior Design Program Faculty), CVAD Celebrates October 2023. (October 2023).
  • Committee Member, CVAD Design Department Strategic Plan Committee. (December 2022 - June 6, 2023).
  • Attendee, Graduation, University Graduation May 2023. (May 13, 2023).
  • Committee Member, Interior Design Lecturer Search Spring 2023. (January 17, 2023 - April 30, 2023).
  • Committee Member, Fashion Design Lecturer Search Committee. (January 2023 - April 2023).
  • Committee Member, Fashion Design Tenure-Track Search Committee. (January 2023 - April 2023).
  • Committee Member (Contributor), Curriculum Development. (September 2022 - April 2023).
  • Other (Professional Mentor), ADES 4640 Interior Design Space Planning V. (2019 - 2022).
  • Other (Site Visit Leader), Education building tours to UNT students, faculty and staff of UNT System projects during construction. (2014 - 2022).
  • Attendee, Graduation, University Graduation Dec 2022. (December 17, 2022 - December 17, 2022).
  • Other (Tour guide for UNT Frisco Landing Special Preview event with the City of Frisco), UNT Frisco Landing Special Preview. (November 15, 2022).
  • Other (Collaborator), 2022 CVAD Celebrates/Interior Design Program. (October 2022 - October 2022).
  • Other (Facilitator and Project Manager), ASTU 3804 Intermediate Sculpture: Art in Public of student sculpture commission for the new UNT Frisco campus. (August 2021 - July 2022).
  • Other (Professional Industry Partner Participant), 2022 Interior Design Job Fair. (March 2022 - March 2022).
  • Other (Professional Mentor), ADES 4630 Interior Design Space Planning IV. (September 2021 - December 2021).
  • Other (Curriculum Development Contributor), University of North Texas at Frisco, Project Design and Analysis Program. (May 2021 - July 2021).
  • Other (Juror), Interior Design Portfolio Entry Review. (2019 - 2020).
  • Other (Professional Mentor), Student Internship Program. (2018 - 2020).
  • Other (Site Visit Leader), ADES 3645 Interior Design Building Systems. (2018 - 2018).

Public Service

  • Grant Proposal Reviewer, External, National Endowment for the Arts. (May 15, 2024 - June 17, 2024).
  • Committee Member, Argyle High School Advisory and Planning Committee. Argyle, Texas. (August 24, 2022 - December 7, 2022).

Professional Service

  • Judge, Kimball International. Dallas, TX. (September 13, 2024 - September 13, 2024).
  • Workshop Organizer, Association for Learning Environments. Dallas, TX. (June 20, 2024).