Rate My Professor Jane Nichols

Dr. Nichols’ research interests encompass sustainable community design for the elderly, adaptable cohousing archetypes, design solutions for the elderly and persons with disabilities, scholarship of teaching and learning, sustainability education, healthcare design, and corporate design. She is recognized for her expertise in elderly housing and sustainable practices influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright principles. Key publications include the book "Sustainable Design Guide for a Desert Community That Meets the Needs of the Elderly and Mobility-Impaired" (2010), the article "A Descriptive Study of Sustainability Education in the Hospitality Curriculum" (2013), "A Hearty Economy and Healthy Ecology Can Co‐exist" (2008), and her master’s thesis "Through the lens of leisure activity services: organizational culture and map-making in senior residential communities" (2004). She has earned distinguished teaching awards and Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) grants. Nichols presents her research internationally and has authored multiple journal articles, contributing to the fields of sustainable and inclusive interior design.