Image Faculty Title Director, Foundation Studies Education PhD, Iowa State University MS, Iowa State University BA, Iowa State University Email Address plueth@mcad.edu Dr. Patience Lueth comes to MCAD after 20 years at Iowa State University, where she was the director of a first-year studio and taught courses in architecture, design studies, and interdisciplinary art and design. She served on committees at the institutional, departmental, and collegiate level that created programs focused on enhancing learning communities, curriculum change, student affairs, diversity, work-life balance, and peer mentoring. Dr. Lueth is a recipient of several awards in teaching, achievement, and leadership. She earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies with an emphasis in higher education, a Master of Science in Architectural Studies, and a Bachelor of Architecture from Iowa State University.