Dean's Message

As the Dean for the College of Design, Construction and Planning, let me introduce you to the University of Florida and the College of DCP. In 1985, Florida became a member of the Association of American Universities, the prestigious higher-education organization comprised of the top 62 public and private institutions in North America. The University of Florida ranks second among public institutions in the U.S. for the number of National Merit Scholars enrolled and ranks fourth among all colleges and universities in the United States for the number of National Merit Scholars enrolled.

The University of Florida Foundation was created in 1934 with the mission to support and enhance the University of Florida by encouraging alumni and friends to provide private funds and other resources for the University’s benefit, to manage those assets and to provide volunteer leadership in support of the University’s objectives. DCP continues to work with alumni and friends to raise the funding necessary to support the many programs throughout the college. Private support plays a critical role in maintaining the excellence we all expect from our programs.

Christopher Silver, Ph.D., FAICP
Dean and Professor