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About Sarah Eubanks Wilhoit, Ph.D.

Dr. Wilhoit received a B.A. in Interior Design from Freed-Hardeman University and from the University of Tennessee, a Master of Science in Interior Design-Historic Preservation emphasis and a Ph.D. in Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism with Consumer Behavior/Store Environments emphasis.
With over 20 years of interior design practice, her work experience consists of residential design, educational/commercial facilities and custom motor homes.  Her personal education and teaching experience in interior design has been in both private faith-based institutions and state universities.  These include:  The University of Tennessee-Graduate Teaching Assistant; Carson-Newman College-Assistant Professor and Interior Design Program Coordinator; East Tennessee State University, Instructor and Interior Design Program Coordinator; and currently, Harding University-Associate Professor and Director of the Interior Architecture and Design program.  Dr. Wilhoit has taught interior design over 25 years in both studio and lecture courses.
Sarah is a professional member of ASID and has served the South Central Chapter as Professional Development Director, President-Elect, and President.  She also serves IDEC, on the Southwest Regional Council, Grants and Awards Committee Regional Rep and on the Abstract Review Committee. Lastly, she is currently serving as a Program Site Visitor for the Council for Interior Design Accreditation.

Positions

Present Professor and Director of Interior Architecture and Desing, Harding University ‐ Department of Art, Architecture & Design
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2014 - 2023 Associate Professor of Art & Design, Harding University ‐ Department of Art, Architecture & Design
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2009 - 2014 Assistant Professor, Harding University
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Adjunct Faculty Member, East Tennessee State University
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Assistant Professor, Carson-Newman College ‐ Family and Consumer Sciences
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Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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Curriculum Vitae

Disciplines

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Professional Service and Affiliations

Professional Member, American Society of Interior Designers
NCIDQ Certified Interior Designer, Council for Interior Design Qualification
Professional Member, Interior Design Educators Council
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Courses

  • IDA 1020 Architectural Graphics I
  • IDA 1060 Architectural Graphics II
  • IDA 2610 Interior Design Studio I
  • IDA 3280 Interior Design Studio II
  • IDA 3060 Interior Components
  • IDA 3730 History of Architecture and Interior Design I
  • IDA 3740 History of Architecture and Interior Design II
  • IDA 4700 Internship in Interior Design
  • IDA 4770 Interior Design Thesis I

Education

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PhD, University of Tennessee, Knoxville ‐ Retail and Consumer Sciences
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MS, University of Tennessee, Knoxville ‐ Interior Design
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BA, Freed-Hardeman University ‐ Interior Design
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Contact Information

Harding University
College of Arts and Humanities
Department of Art and Design
Box 12253
Searcy, AR 72149
501-279-4831

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