Student Handbook 2016 – 2017

86 Pages·2016·3.75 MB·English

by  Jerry Kavalieratos

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
2016-2017 STUDENT HANDBOOK

WELCOME

Taliesin, the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture HANDBOOK and refer to it frequently throughout your
offers an accredited graduate-level professional term of enrollment.
Master of Architecture Degree (M.Arch). The Taliesin

pedagogy is an alternative approach to architectural

education. Our experiential program is based on
learning-by-doing, in which students demonstrate THE SCHOOL’S MISSION STATEMENT
learning through documented projects and reflection.
The program comprises a rich curriculum of Core Evolving from Frank Lloyd Wright’s precepts of
offerings supported by electives, and complimented organic architecture, our design process unfolds out of
with independent study initiatives, thereby providing existing cultural and physical conditions, materials,
students with a vibrant learning experience that is both and landscapes into well-crafted frameworks for
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creative and comprehensive. Welcome to this dynamic human activities.
and experimental learning environment!

This Handbook outlines the M. Arch Program and the
rules and procedures of life at the School. Because the
THE SCHOOL’S VISION STATEMENT
nature of architectural practice is ever evolving, this

Handbook is subject to change throughout the school Live Architecture.
year.
We teach architecture as collective design
The School is accredited by the Higher Learning
experimentation that makes the human-made
Commission (HLC), a commission of the North Central
environment sustainable, open, and beautiful.
Association. The Master of Architecture degree
program is also accredited by the National
Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). The School is
licensed by the Arizona Private Post-Secondary
Education Association, and is a member of the
Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture
(ACSA). Our students are a select group of individuals
of exceptional promise who have entered a unique
program of full-immersion learning. This Handbook
serves as a guide for students but it is not intended
to address all issues and all situations. Each
student is expected to take personal responsibility
for her/his actions while enrolled in the School.
Each student is held to very high standards of
personal integrity and is expected to apply careful
judgment and sensitivity to everything she or he does
while enrolled in the School.

The materials presented in this handbook are integral
to your success as a student. Please READ THIS
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE | 2016-2017 STUDENT HANDBOOK
Taliesin.
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H i l l s i de complex a t Tal i esin ( photo Ar i s Georges).

Tal i esin West, S tudio ( photo Judith Bromley).
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE | 2016-2017 STUDENT HANDBOOK
CONTENTS
HILLSIDE 29

TALIESIN RESIDENCE 29
WELCOME 3 ADDITIONAL BUILDINGS ON SITE 31
THE THE SPRING GREEN DOWNTOWN STUDIO 31
SCHOOL’S MISSION & VISION STATEMENTS 3 HUMAN RESOURCES 32
ARRIVAL, PLANNING, AND LOGISTICS 8 FACULTY 32
ARRIVAL AT TALIESIN OR TALIESIN WEST 8 VISITING FELLOWS AND SCHOLARS 32
ARRIVING AT TALIESIN—WISCONSIN 8 ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE MENTORS 32
ARRIVING AT TALIESIN WEST—ARIZONA 8 ARCHITECTURAL MENTORS 32
WHAT TO BRING 8 EDUCATION ADVISOR 32
ORIENTATION 10 DEAN 33
ORIENTATION SESSIONS 10 DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 33
HOUSING AND DESK ASSIGNMENTS 10 DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS & STUDENT SERVICES 33
COMMUNITY MAINTENANCE ASSIGNMENTS 11 RESIDENCE LIFE MANAGER (RLM) 33
MEALS 11 DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES 33
COMMUNICATIONS: MAIL, SHIPPING, TELEPHONE, FAX, E-MAIL 11 SENIOR FELLOWSHIP 33
TALIESIN WEST 11 TALIESIN FELLOWS 33
TALIESIN 11 INSTITUTIONAL RESOURCES 34
ACADEMIC PLAN 11 THE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT FOUNDATION 34
INITIAL REVIEW 12 THE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT ARCHIVES 34
TUITION 2 TALIESIN PRESERVATION, INC. (TPI) 34
TUITION DEPOSIT & EXPENSES 12 WILLIAM WESLEY PETERS LIBRARY 34
REFUND POLICY 12 HILLSIDE LIBRARY 34
TUITION PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR ENTERING FIRST YEAR STUDENTS 13 TALIESIN ARCHITECTS ARCHIVES 35
TUITION PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS 13 THE LEARNING PROGRAM 36
SCHOLARSHIPS 13 DESCRIPTIONS OF CORE CURRICULUM OFFERINGS 37
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WORK/STUDY 13 DESIGN STUDIOS 37
FINANCIAL AID 13 COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN STUDIO (C_DS) 37
LOANS 13 EXAMPLES OF DESIGN STUDIOS 37
SCHOOL-SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS 14 RESEARCH DESIGN STUDIO (R_DS) 37
FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY 14 TRANSPOSITION DESIGN/BUILD STUDIO 37
HOW ELIGIBILITY IS DETERMINED 14 BUILDING, DWELLING, PERFORMING 38
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 15 PROJECTS 38
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND DEGREE COMPLETION 15 ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE PROJECTS 38
HOW TO GO ABOUT IT: TITLE IV FUNDING FOR TALIESIN TUITION 16 BOX PROJECTS 38
INSURANCE 16 CAPSTONE PROJECTS 38
STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE 16 DESIGN-BUILD PROJECTS 38
PERSONAL HEALTH INSURANCE 16 CLASSES & SEMINARS 39
PERSONAL PROPERTY (RENTERS) INSURANCE 16 ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY 39
STUDENT LIFE 17 ARCHITECTURAL THEORY 39
BUILDING SYSTEMS 39
LIVING AS EDUCATION 17
CODES 39
MIGRATION: TWO CAMPUSES, TWO LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS 17
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS 39
THE ART OF LIVING 17
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT TECHNOLOGY 39
LIFE IN THE WISCONSIN HILLS- TALIESIN 17
GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO (GD_S) AND WORKSHOP (GD_W) 40
LIFE IN THE SONORAN DESERT- TALIESIN WEST 19
HAND DRAWING AND RENDERING 40
COMMUNITY 21
NATURE PATTERNS 40
EVALUATION OF THE STUDENTS’ COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE 22
PERFORMANCE 40
DISCIPLINARY ACTION AND SANCTIONS 22
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 40
STUDENT TOUR PROGRAM 22
SHAKESPEARE 40
SCHOOL CALENDAR 23
STRUCTURES 41
CAMPUS FACILITIES 25
SUSTAINABILITY 41
TALIESIN WEST CAMPUS 25
TECHNICAL DRAWING 41
STUDIO/DINING ROOM COMPLEX 25
WRITING WORKSHOP 41
BOOKSTORE/SHOP AREA 25
VISUAL LITERACY 41
PAVILION/CABARET/TOUR OFFICE COMPLEX 25
INDIVIDUALIZED INITIATIVES 42
LIVING ROOM AREA 25
INDEPENDENT STUDIES 42
HISTORIC APPRENTICE COURTYARD AREA 27
TEACHING ASSISTANCESHIP 42
WWP LIBRARY/TALIESIN ARCHITECTS ARCHIVES 27
LEARNING ASSESSMENT 43
OFFICE COMPLEX 27
SELF-ASSESSMENT 43
ATRIUM /SUN COTTAGE 27
INSTRUCTOR ASSESSMENT 43
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT ARCHIVES 27
PORTFOLIO REVIEW COMMITTEE 43
STUDENT HOUSING 27
THE LEARNING-DOCUMENTATION-ASSESSMENT PROCESS 43
ADDITIONAL STAFF/FACULTY/STUDENT COUPLE HOUSING 27
PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES 44
TALIESIN CAMPUS 29
CRITICAL GROUND 44 IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS 64
SOCIAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXT 44 INDEPENDENT STUDY 64
ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT 44 INITIAL PROBATIONARY PERIOD - YEAR 1 64
REPRESENTATION 44 INITIAL REVIEW 65
MATERIAL FACTS 44 INITIAL REVIEW PROCEDURE 65
INTEGRATED PRACTICE 45 ACCELERATED INITIAL REVIEW PROCEDURE 65
PERSONAL COMPETENCE 45 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 65
DESIGN COMPOSITION 45 LEAVE OF ABSENCE 66
PERFORMANCE CATEGORY RATINGS 45 ON NOTICE, PROBATION, SUSPENSION, TERMINATION OF ENROLLMENT 67
PROFICIENCY 45 RECORDS: PRIVACY OF STUDENT RECORDS 67
EXCELLENCE 45 SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS 67
DEFICIENCY 45 STUDIO CULTURE POLICY 68
LEARNING PORTFOLIO 46 STUDY ABROAD 69
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 46 TRANSCRIPTS & CERTIFICATES OF ENROLLMENT 69
ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM PHASES 47 TRANSFER OF CREDIT 69
ASSESSMENT OF FOUNDATION PHASE 47 VACATION, LEAVE, WITHDRAWAL 70
ASSESSMENT OF EXPLORATION PHASE 47 WORK/LEARN PROGRAM 70
ASSESSMENT OF SYNTHESIS PHASE 48 CONDUCT AND CAMPUS USE POLICIES 70
IN THE FINAL TERM 48 AUTOMOBILES & PARKING 70
THE STUDIO DESIGN PROJECT 50 CAMPUS SECURITY 70
CAPSTONE PROJECT 50 CAMPUS SECURITY AUTHORITY REPORTING OFFICE 70
SHELTER CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM 53 PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING EMERGENCIES AND/OR CRIMES 71
HOW TO BEGIN 53 CONDUCT, RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES, SANCTIONS 71
SHELTER APPROVAL PROCESS 54 HONORING THE CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY 71
REQUIRED DESIGN CRITERIA 54 STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 72
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FOLLOWING APPROVAL 54 DIVERSITY 72
TEAM WORK 55 NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY 72
PROGRESS REPORTS, DOCUMENTATION, & SKETCHBOOKS 55 RULES OF CONDUCT 72
SANCTIONS 73
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS 55
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE 73
LIMITATIONS 55
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES 73
SAFETY ZONES 56
DRESS CODE 73
HEALTH AND SAFETY 57
DRUG-FREE SCHOOL POLICY 74
SCHOOL PROTOCOL ON DIALING 911 FOR STUDENTS: 57
FOUNDATION VEHICLE USE 74
TALIESIN WEST, ARIZONA 57
GUESTS (STUDENT GUESTS) 74
SCORPIONS 57
MIGRATION 74
SPIDERS 57
NON-DISCRIMINATION 75
RATTLESNAKES 58
PERSONAL PROPERTY 75
CONE NOSE (KISSING BUG) 59
PETS 75
VALLEY FEVER 59
REIMBURSEMENT FOR OFFICIAL SCHOOL BUSINESS 75
FIRE 59
RESIDENCE 75
TALIESIN, WISCONSIN 59
SENIORITY (STUDENT) 75
TICK BITE/LYME DISEASE 59
SEXUAL HARASSMENT 75
POISON IVY 60
SHOP RULES 76
FIRE AND OTHER EMERGENCIES 60
SMOKING 77
TORNADO 60
SPOUSE/PARTNER HOUSING PROCEDURE 77
MEDICAL, NON-EMERGENCY: WISCONSIN & ARIZONA 60
STUDENT SATISFACTION SYSTEM 77
INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES & PROCEDURES 61 USE OF CAMPUS TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER POLICY & IT SUPPORT 78
LEARNING PROGRAM POLICIES 61 WEAPONS POLICY 79
ADJUSTMENTS TO REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS 61 DESCRIPTIONS OF WEEKLY MAINTENANCE (JOYLIST) TASKS 80
ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES 61 TALIESIN WEST 80
ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS 61 DINING ROOM 80
ASSESSMENT 61 KITCHEN ASSISTANT 80
ATTENDANCE 61 EVENING CLEAN-UP 81
CORE CURRICULUM 62 DISHWASHER 81
CUM LAUDE 62 WEEKEND CLEAN-UP 81
DEADLINES 62 TALIESIN, WI 81
EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL 62 DINING ROOM 81
EVALUATION OF PRIOR LEARNING AND WORK EXPERIENCE 62 KITCHEN ASSISTANT 81
EXTERNAL PAID EMPLOYMENT 62 EVENING CLEAN-UP 82
EXTERNAL PAID EMPLOYMENT PROCEDURE 63 DISHWASHER 82
GOOD STANDING 63
WEEKEND CLEAN-UP 82
GRADUATION 63 TALIESIN AND TALIESIN WEST 82
HONESTY (ACADEMIC HONESTY) 64 FORMAL EVENING DUTIES 82
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE | 2016-2017 STUDENT HANDBOOK
ARRIVAL, PLANNING, AND LOGISTICS Bicycles, motor scooters, motorcycles, and automobiles
or trucks are the preferred mode of transport. The School
encourages each student to provide his or her own method of
ARRIVAL AT TALIESIN OR TALIESIN WEST transportation.

Upon arrival, each new student checks in with the Residence WHAT TO BRING
Life Manager (RLM). The RLM will see that each new student
is shown to the sleeping space assigned and made aware of Students at Taliesin will experience a wide variety of environ-
upcoming events and orientation. mental and working conditions – winters in Arizona can be
cold, windy, and intermittently wet; the spring months are
ARRIVING AT TALIESIN—WISCONSIN generally quite warm. Summers in Wisconsin vary from cold
(mid-May and mid-September to mid-October) to hot and
Students arriving via their own vehicles should arrive prior to humid (June, July, August & early September).
noon on the day confirmed for their arrival to allow ample
time to get settled. Taliesin is 40 miles from the nearest CLOTHING: Regardless of whether you are in Arizona or
airport – making a trip to pick up new students requires ample Wisconsin, warm clothing is a must. A coat and a sweater
planning. Students arriving at Madison/Dane County (or two) are advised. Dressing in layers is best – mornings
Airport (MSN) must arrange for pickup at least 7 days are cool, days are warm, and evenings are cold at times. In
in advance. Please contact the RLM and confirm your arrival addition, work clothes such as jeans and sweatshirts, including
arrangements 24 hours in advance. gloves will be useful on construction projects. While casual
8 clothes are fine for most school activities, formalwear
The nearest Amtrak station is Wisconsin Dells (WDL), (summer weight tuxedo, dark business suit, evening dress, or
approximately 40 miles from the Taliesin Campus. Students cocktail attire) is required for Taliesin Evenings, and business
need to arrange their own transportation between campus and attire (sport jacket and tie or suit for men, pantsuits or dresses
bus or train. for women) is appropriate for presentations and meetings
with architects, clients, builders, etc. No ‘cut-off ’ shorts,
ARRIVING AT TALIESIN WEST—ARIZONA minimal, or inappropriate clothing is allowed in the studios
or dining room. Swimwear and sporting equipment is useful.
Students arriving via their own vehicles should be at Taliesin Bring at least three pairs of shoes: one for construction and
West no later than the date and time confirmed for their maintenance with steel reinforced toes, one for every-day
arrival. Punctual arrival allows ample time for unpacking and work in studio and community, and dress shoes for more
settling into housing, locker rooms, and studios. Items may be formal occasions. Shoes must be worn at all times in common
shipped ahead of arrival. Please check with School administra- or public areas. Pack lightly at first – ascertain how much is
tion prior to shipping. Arrival must be coordinated with the needed as adjusting to Taliesin life. Less is definitely more as
RLM. each student is responsible for his/her belongings and their
transport between campuses.
Students arriving at the Phoenix/Sky Harbor Airport (PHX)

can reserve the Super Shuttle for transportation to Taliesin Basic laundry facilities are available at no cost at both
West. The driver will ask the zip code to assess the fare. The campuses. A laundromat is also located in Spring Green for
Taliesin West street zip code is 85259 (you may also try 85261 larger loads. Dry cleaning service is approximately 20 miles
depending on the GPS service). The GPS is: 12345 Taliesin from Spring Green. Dry cleaning services exist in abundance
Drive. The Super Shuttle may make several stops to drop in Scottsdale.
passengers prior to delivering you to Taliesin West. Students

arriving any later than 6:00 PM will encounter a closed and LINENS / SLEEPING BAGS: All accommodations, including tents
locked gate and the Shuttle will not be able to drive further. and shelters, have mattresses. Students are provided with a
Please make sure to request the gate code from the RLM standard single mattress. Students should bring simple linens,
prior to arrival. pillows, and a bedspread or sleeping bag to make the Arizona
shelters and Wisconsin dormitory rooms more comfortable. A
Students will find public transportation in Scottsdale and
Phoenix, however, the closest bus stop is two miles away.
sleeping bag is a must (winter nights are COLD in the desert). as all are available locally. As a suggestion, label all tools with
Do not bring small decorative objects (local wildlife like shiny your name.
objects and take them). Remember- everything must be packed for
migration between Arizona and Wisconsin. Bring only what you need. ENTERTAINMENT: Space is limited in the corridor rooms at
Hillside in Wisconsin. Tents and shelters do not feature
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT: Each student is required to provide electricity, nor are they secure. Most students find having a
his or her own laptop. If assistance is required in selecting a smartphone and headphones to be the most portable and
computer, please contact the Information Systems Director. least bothersome to store. A footlocker with padlock to secure
possessions in tents/shelters is strongly advised.
Minimum computer hardware/software recommendations:

• PC / Workstation or Laptop:

Intel i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 7200 RPM hard drive (SSD hard drive

recommended), 17” screen/monitor, 3 button mouse.

• Macintosh:

MacBook Pro (recent models recommended)

Required Software:

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design & Acrobat)

• CAD/BIM (AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Revit, Archicad, etc.)
• AVG virus scan for PCs (available free from 9
AVG.com)

DRAFTING EQUIPMENT: Each student is required to have the
following;
• Medium and Small 45° Triangles
• Medium and Small 30°/60° Triangles
• Adjustable Triangle
• Architects Triangular Scale
• Engineers Triangular Scale
• 18” Aluminum Straightedge
• “Exacto”-Style Knife/blades
• Cutting Mat
• Compass
• 3 Drafting Pencil Lead Holders - Soft, Medium & Hard Leads
• Lead Pointer
• Pink Pearl Eraser, Gum Rubber Eraser and Eraser Shield
• Small and Medium French Curves, Adjustable Curve
• Any other pens, pencils, inks, watercolors, you may wish to use

HAND TOOLS: Each student may consider purchasing the
following tools:
• One Hammer - General purpose
• 25’ Metal Tape Measure - Retractable
• Screwdriver Set
• Pliers - Standard & Water-Pump/Channel-Lock (Vice-grip type optional)
• Power Screwdriver and Hand Drill - Reversible
• Carpenters Pencils & Pocket Knife
• A Flashlight

It is advisable to wait to purchase these items until on campus,

Entrance to t he House a t Tal i esin ( photo Ar i s Georges).
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE | 2016-2017 STUDENT HANDBOOK
ORIENTATION to intimately experience the remarkable desert landscape
and experience the essence of shelter firsthand. Shelters are
assigned by seniority. Small rooms in the Carousel at Taliesin
ORIENTATION SESSIONS West are also available. Clothing and personal items of shelter
dwellers are stored in the men’s and women’s locker rooms.
The goal of Orientation is to introduce new students to Each locker room contains showers and toilets dedicated
every aspect of Taliesin and Taliesin West: the environment, solely to student use. Locker space in the locker rooms is
the campus and its natural open spaces, faculty and student assigned by seniority. Students are urged to pack light and
resources, support facilities, the activities of the Frank Lloyd keep their wardrobe to a minimum. Common storage space is
Wright Foundation, and the components of the learning very limited and shared with others.
programs at the School. During Orientation students will
meet with School faculty and staff to detail the skills, capabili- At Taliesin in Wisconsin, first year students are housed in the
ties, knowledge, and interests of the student. Orientation corridors on either side of the Hillside Drafting Studio. There
sessions are organized by the Education Office. A School staff is room for clothing and a limited amount of personal items
member ensures that all students participate in orientation at Hillside. There are shared restrooms at the end of each
sessions, and he or she serves as a resource in relation to corridor. Rooms are available in the Tower and West Wing at
campus way-finding, the learning programs, and community Taliesin for senior students, also providing storage for clothing
activities. He or she provides general academic information, and personal items, and a shared restroom.
and will refer you to the appropriate faculty or staff member
most able to address specific questions related to the academic There is limited housing for students with spouses or partners
10 programs. at both campuses. This is based on availability and subject to
administrative pre-approval and an additional monthly fee.
Specifically, the orientation sessions cover the curriculum Please see the Spouse/Partner Housing Procedures in the
and assessment components of the learning program Policies and Procedures section of the Handbook. Couples
including a portfolio workshop; community involvement, housing is assigned by the RLM.
and related responsibilities; interaction with the Archives and
other departments of the Foundation; an overview of the Housing and desk preference and/or assignments take into
library and Taliesin Architects’ archives; shop safety; desert account a student’s seniority, overall personal contribution and
safety and awareness; tours of the campus buildings and attitude, and academic progress. While seniority preferences are
property; and tour-guiding instructions. School Policies are accommodated whenever possible, dwelling and workspaces
also addressed during orientation. The program of study is provided must be appropriate to the student’s demonstrated
explained during orientation with Core Faculty. Students are abilities to be a productive, creative, and non-disruptive
provided with an overview of the three phase curriculum individual. Choice of housing and workspace is a privilege, and
(Foundation, Exploration, and Synthesis), and the various in all cases, students are expected to maintain ideal personal
components of the programs- Design Studios, Architectural environments with respect to the architectural integrity of the
Practice, Construction, Core and Support Core offerings, historic spaces and those around them, keeping in mind that
Independent Studies, General Education, and Community- their space will be visible to visitors on tours. Reassignment of
and how these components relate to the map. The Learning housing and desk space is at the discretion of the RLM.
Portfolio is described at this time and discussed in depth at
COMMUNITY MAINTENANCE ASSIGNMENTS
a separate portfolio workshop that includes the purpose of

the portfolio, possible ways to approach compilation of the
All students are assigned to weekly maintenance tasks (known
portfolio, and the necessary documentation to be included
as the Joylist) shortly after arrival. Assignments are made on
in the portfolio. (Please refer to the portfolio checklist for
a rotational basis and include Kitchen Assistant, Dishwasher,
each phase.) Assessment of the portfolio is discussed in the
Evening Cleanup of the kitchen, Dining Room, and Saturday
workshop as well as the role of self-assessment and reflection
Chef. For Taliesin Evenings, a team is assigned to handle
in the learning program.
the design and execution of the evening- including: table

HOUSING AND DESK ASSIGNMENTS set up, programs, cocktail service, serving dinner, and clean

Tents and shelters are available for all first-year students,
and are encouraged specifically for the unique opportunity