Student Achievement

Since the early 1980s, graduate students in the Community and Regional Planning Program have been recognized for their academic achievement and community-based activities.  Through coursework, theses, final projects, studio courses and faculty-led research, students work in areas that range from revitalizing neighborhoods and traditional communities to Indigenous planning and design.  The Program's local, regional, and national scholarship reflect CRP's commitment to community-based planning and professional practice.

Graduation Evaluations of Cap Stone Studio, Professional Project, and Thesis 

Student achievement measured by thesis, Professional Project, and Cap-Stone Studio defense committee's ratings on Report (Scale:  5-Excellent / 4-Very Good / 3-Good / 2-Fair / 1-Poor).  Out of 55 students who completed a graduation exit requirement from the Spring of 2020 to the Fall of 2023, the following percentages apply:

• 91% received a rating of good or higher on planning knowledge.
• 95% received a rating of good or higher on planning methods.
• 82% received a rating of good or higher on effective written and graphic presentation.
• 92% received an overall rating of good or higher.

Of the 55 students who completed their graduation exit requirement, 39 students completed a Cap-stone studio (70%), 11 students completed a Professional Project (20%), and 5 students completed a Thesis (10%).