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August 5, 2008

Sena Joins UNM Dean’s Council for Design and Planning Excellence

Al Sena, executive director of facilities for the Rio Rancho Public Schools, is the newest member of the Dean’s Council for Design and Planning Excellence at the University of New Mexico School of Architecture and Planning. The council is the school’s membership-based external advisory group.

Sena earned both his undergraduate and master’s degrees in architecture from UNM. “As a graduate of UNM, I see how the university has helped me with my life and career. This is an opportunity for me to take my experience full circle,” he said.

Roger Schluntz, dean, UNM School of Architecture and Planning, said, “Individual members typically are able to provide unique insight that advances our instruction with professional students as well as faculty research. Al’s work and success with Rio Rancho Public Schools, for example, is closely aligned to our broader interests in the planning and design of optimal learning environments.”

Sena said that he was unaware of the council until members talked to him about it. “Many members have been on the council for several years. They represent a diverse group with a vital interest in furthering architecture, design and planning education. I also hope to take away from the group ways to improve public schools facilities for our students in Rio Rancho,” he said.

Sena, who earned his master’s in architecture in 1997, has been with the Rio Rancho Public Schools for nine years.

 

 


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