ACSA College of Distinguished Professors

The College of Distinguished Professors welcomes your interest in this group of accomplished faculty members. As part of the ACSA annual award process, a jury appointed by the ACSA Board selects new ACSA Distinguished Professors. This is ACSA’s highest career award. Recipients of the annual AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion also become members of the College. The Topaz Medallion, selected by a jury representing AIA, ACSA, and AIAS, recognizes an individual who has had significant impact upon architecture education and the discipline and practice of architecture.

Founded in 2010, the College of Distinguished Professors (CoDP) was modeled on the AIA College of Fellows.  The CoDP supports the ACSA with efforts to assist emerging faculty and expand disciplinary impact. The ACSA Annual Meeting typically includes presentations by the new Distinguished Professors, a fund-raising dinner, and awards for the best papers and projects presented at the meeting.  Behind the scenes, Distinguished Professors participate in ACSA activities, serve in peer review processes, and support faculty.

Learn more about the College of Distinguished Professors, its members and activities through this website. It is an honor to serve as the Chancellor of the College.

Marleen Kay Davis, FAIA, DPACSA
Chancellor, ACSA College of Distinguished Professors