Ph.D. Qualifying Examination: Construction Methods and Building Quality

01/05/1996

Student Work, Ph.D. Qualifying Examination

Ph.D. Qualifying Examination Committee: Gary Black – Chair, Christopher Alexander, Hansjoachim Neis, C. William Ibbs, Cassandra Adams.

Authors:

George Elvin, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Content of

Academic Course

Advisor in the Ph.D. Program in Architecture 1996

University Program:

Ph.D. in Architecture

Instructors:

Christopher Alexander

Enrolled students:

George Elvin

Advising students in the Ph.D. Program in Architecture and participating in the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination committee.

References

Correspondence

Invitation for Christopher Alexander to participate in the qualifying exam committee for PhD. in Architecture. The following material is included: I: Dissertation Proposal, II Research Strategy, III Reading List, IV Summary of Coursework, V Work Progress Report, VI Curriculum Vitae along with faculty members and contact information 31/03/1996

Academic, Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to Candidacy

Sender:

George Elvin, University of California Berkeley, Graduate Office, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Recipient:

Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Medium:

Letter
Note indicating Georges' answers to posed questions are attached (but they are not) and oral examination date 01/05/1996

Academic, Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to Candidacy

Sender:

Christie McCarthy, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Recipient:

Gary Black, Cassandra Adams, Christopher Alexander, C. William Ibbs, Hansjoachim Neis, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Medium:

Note
Note indicating that Christopher Alexander will not be present at the meeting and will examine George Elvin by himself and give results 08/05/1996

Academic, Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to Candidacy

Sender:

Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Recipient:

Gary Black, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Medium:

Letter
Conduct of George Elvin's Oral Examination on Thursday May 9. Details actions that were unusual 09/05/1996

Academic, Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to Candidacy

Sender:

Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Recipient:

Nezar AlSayyad, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Medium:

Letter
Report on George Elvin's Oral Exam 11/05/1996

Academic, Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to Candidacy

Sender:

Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Recipient:

Gary Black, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Medium:

Fax
Letter indicating troubles with surprise decision not to participate with the committee for the qualifying exam, and a rejection of any conditions requested 11/05/1996

Academic, Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to Candidacy

Sender:

George Elvin, University of California Berkeley, Graduate Office, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Recipient:

Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Medium:

Letter
A thank you for participating in qualifying exams. Expressions regarding Christopher Alexander's decision to not participate with the committee members and a feeling of troubles with the new conditional impositions being requested by both Professors, Neis and Alexander 11/05/1996

Academic, Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to Candidacy

Sender:

George Elvin, University of California Berkeley, Graduate Office, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Recipient:

Hansjoachim Neis, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Medium:

Letter
A response to what was considered an abrupt and unfortunate letter that arrived as Building Process faculty meeting was completed. Indicating the letter showed a tone of lacking humility and awareness of self, noting the faculty was trying to discuss feelings toward applicants future and a recommendation of a change of attitude 11/05/1996

Academic, Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to Candidacy

Sender:

Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Recipient:

George Elvin, University of California Berkeley, Graduate Office, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Medium:

Fax
My Request for a Split Examination for George Elvin's Oral Examination: A note stating the belief that an explanation as to why sitting separate from Professor Black for George Elvin's oral exam was required due to outstanding issues between the two. 14/05/1996

Academic, Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to Candidacy

Sender:

Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Recipient:

Nezar AlSayyad, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Medium:

Letter
Notice of Admission to Qualifying Examination. Administrative Committee of the Graduate Council has appointed a Qualifying examination requiring all members to attend; Voting Procedure and Split Vote instructions attached 15/05/1996

Academic, Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to Candidacy

Sender:

Joseph Cerny, University of California Berkeley, Graduate Division, Graduate Degrees, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Recipient:

Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Medium:

Letter
Reconstitution in Higher Degree Committee (Qualifying Examination Committee) provides new committee names and examination fields 02/08/1996

Academic, Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to Candidacy

Sender:

Joseph Cerny, University of California Berkeley, Graduate Division, Graduate Degrees, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Recipient:

George Elvin, University of California Berkeley, Graduate Office, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Medium:

Letter
Draft letter articulating pertinent facts as to why the reconstitution of the oral examinations should not be permitted as organized 09/08/1996

Academic, Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to Candidacy

Sender:

Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Recipient:

Joseph Duggan, University of California Berkeley, Graduate Division, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Medium:

Letter Draft
Contains a packet of letters regarding the oral examination of George Elvin, including letters between faculty members, Chair and Dean, regarding the Qualifying Examination, Report to the Graduate Division on the Qualifying Examination for Admission to Doctoral Candidacy 09/08/1996

Academic, Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to Candidacy

Sender:

Katalin Bende, Center for Environmental Structure, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Recipient:

Joseph Duggan c/ Cathy Ratti, University of California Berkeley, Graduate Division, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Medium:

Fax
A) Factual Information Not Transmitted To You, with Commentaries B) My Recommendations. Detailed information on both subjects is provided after a show of gratitude for a letter and phone conversation. Recommendation for a failing grade on Oral Exams and recommendations for reprimands that should be administered 03/09/1996

Academic, Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to Candidacy

Sender:

Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Recipient:

Joseph Duggan, University of California Berkeley, Graduate Division, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Medium:

Letter
A packet of documents containing: 1 Page - Cover, 6 Pages - My Reports for Dean Duggan, 1 page - My letter to Professor Black, 6 pages- Professor Neis Handwritten Report to Dean Duggan 05/09/1996

Academic, Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to Candidacy

Sender:

Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Recipient:

Carol Sue, Dean Duggan, University of California Berkeley, Graduate Division, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Medium:

Fax
Letter indicating that for matters of committees, reconstitution of committees Associate Dean Joseph Duggan is responsible; contact information provided 09/08/1996

Academic, Administrative, Ph.D. Advancement to Candidacy

Sender:

Hansjoachim Neis, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Recipient:

Christopher Alexander, University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Department of Architecture, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

Medium:

Letter

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