Education:

  • Ph.D. - Colorado State University
  • M.S. - Utah State University
  • B.A. - Michigan State University

Teaching:

  • Lighting Design; Color
  • Computer Aided Design
  • Sophomore Design Studios; Introduction to Interior Design
  • Graduate course: Problems in Interior Design
  • Online Classes

Research/Design Scholarship:

  • Infusing Interior Design into K-12
  • Technology/Online Pedagogies
  • Educating diverse communities about interior design

Selected Publications or Juried Exhibits:

  • Clemons, S. (2006). The presence of interior design content in K-12 curriculum material. Journal of Interior Design, 32(1), 17-27.

  • Clemons, S. (2006). Interior design supports art education: A case study. International Journal of Art & Design, 25(3), 275-285.

  • McKelfresh, D., Clemons, S. A. & Banning, J. (2006). Residence hall room design: Researching sense of place and sense of self. Journal of Student Affairs, 15, 41-49.

  • Clemons, S. (2006, December/January). CAD skills increased through multicultural design project. The Technology Teacher, 65(4), 19-23.

  • Clemons, S. (2006, February). Constructivism pedagogy drives re-development of CAD course: A case study. The Technology Teacher, 65(5), 19-21.

  • Clemons, S. (2005, January). Encouraging creativity in online courses. The International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 2(1), 1-10.
  • Searing, E., Clemons, S.A., Tremblay, K.R. (2004). Perceptions of sense of self through interiors of homes. Journal of Housing and Society, 31(2), 129-144.
  • Clemons, S. (2004, November). Developing on-line courses for visual/kinesthetic learners: A case study. The International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 1(11), 1-13.
  • Clemons, S.A., Banning, J.H., & McKelfresh, D.A. (2004). Importance of sense of place and sense of self in residence hall room design. Journal of Student Affairs, (XIII), 8-16.
  • Clemons, S.A., Eckman, M. (2004). Toward a common language: Proposed Index categories to enhance dissemination and retrieval of interior design scholarship. Journal of Interior Design, 30(1), 13-30.

Current Research or Exhibit Projects:

  • Infusing Interior Design into K-12: Curriculum Research & Development
  • Third Place Theory. Collaborators: Dr's. J. Banning and D. McKelfresh, Colorado State University.
  • Impact of Design related reality shows on selection of Interior Design major. Collaborator: Dr. L. Waxman, Florida State University.

 




Office Address:

Department of Design & Merchandising              

Colorado State University

254 Aylesworth SE

Fort Collins, CO 80523-1574

Phone:

(970) 491- 5639

Fax:

(970) 491- 4855

Email:

sclemons@cahs.colostate.edu