The Landscape Architecture Alumni Advisory Council provides guidance, professional insight, and connection to
support the ongoing success of the undergraduate Landscape Architecture program at the University of Rhode Island. Formed in 2025, the Board brings together alumni representing a range of professional pathways and experiences within the discipline.
What the Advisory Council Does
The Council helps the department:
- Stay informed about industry trends, emerging practices, and employer expectations
- Strengthen connections between alumni and current students
- Support student learning through panels, critiques, reviews, and mentoring opportunities
- Increase program visibility within the professional community
- Identify internship and job opportunities that may benefit students
Membership
The Council is composed of approximately seven alumni who serve one-year renewable terms. Members participate on a voluntary basis and are invited for their commitment to the program and the profession.
Expectations
Advisory Council members:
- Attend one virtual meeting each semester (about one hour)
- Participate in 1–2 optional student engagement activities during the academic year
- Provide insight and feedback on program needs, industry changes, and areas of opportunity
- Help share program news and events with professional networks
The Council serves in an advisory role and is not a fundraising or governance body. Its primary contributions are insight, experience, and connection.
How to Get Involved
Alumni who are interested in future service on the Advisory Council or in supporting students through panels, critiques, reviews, or networking events are welcome to contact:
Jane Buxton, Landscape Architecture Program Director jabuxton@uri.edu