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Education
Master of Science in Architectural Engineering, University
of Illinois, 1965.
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Illinois, 1964.
Teaching and Administrative
Experience
Associate Dean, College of Architecture, 1997-.
Assistant Dean, College of Architecture, 1993-1996.
Acting Assistant Dean, College of Architecture, 1991-92.
Director, College of Architecture Computing Facilities, 1987-91.
Professor, Department of Architecture, University of Florida,
1966-.
Memberships Member, ACADIA, Association for Computer Aided
Design in Architecture.
Grants, Awards, Honors
Gargoyle Honor Society, Florida Chapter Award, 10
years service,
Faculty Advisor for architecture students, 1979.
University of Florida Accent Honorable Mention for design
and construction of hyperbolic paraboloid stage, 1970.
Publications
(selected) "Computer Applications: Architectural Structures,"
Journal of the Florida Architect, March 1985.
Contributor: Crawley & Dillion, Steel Buildings: Analysis
and Design, John Wiley & Sons, 1984.
Contributor: Architectural Registration Handbook, NCARB, 1982.
Service(selected)
University Curriculum Committee, 1997-.
University Committee on Academic Computing, 1993-1997.
Chair, College Curriculum Committee, 1997-.
Scholarship Coordinator, American Institute of Architects,
1997-.
Member of Gator City Kiwanis Club, 2000-.
President elect of Gator City Kiwanis Club, 2003-2004.
Chair, College Computer Committee, 1990-.
University Advising Committee, 1990-.
College Scheduling Coordinator, 1980-.
Director of FACL, MAPP & SASS programs
University of Florida Community Campaign-College Coordinator,
1970-.
Steering Committee,University of Florida Community Campaign,
1980-.
Registration Registered Architect, State of Florida.
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Florida.
Certified by the Western Conference of the NCARB Professional
Program; Seismic Design.
Professional Consultant, Building Systems & Structural
Analysis, 1966-.
Those who know Tony Dasta, know that his students, the Gators, his beloved Chicago “Cubbies” and his love for architecture were major tenets in his professional life. A professor, a dean and, most of all, a beloved teacher, Dasta rarely could been seen in his office, and was usually found walking around the Architecture Building looking for some improvement that could be made, or talking with various students.
“He liked to get up, wander around and check things out,” said Dean Christopher Silver. “He always wanted to be in the middle of what was going on around the building.”
At the time of his retirement, Dasta served as associate dean for curriculum and student services, a position he held since 1997. Dasta came to the University of Florida and DCP 40 years ago when he joined the faculty of the School of Architecture. In 1988, he joined the college administration as director of computer facilities and was appointed assistant dean for student services in 1991.
Dasta’s title of student services couldn’t have been more appropriate. A running joke throughout his time at DCP was that Dasta didn’t own a single book; this joke is a testament to his love of being in the classroom and working with students.
“Tony was a teacher above all,” said Silver. “While I am sure he owned some books – well, maybe – his heart and place definitely was with the students.” According to Silver, Dasta even made the “Structures” course, historically not the most popular of subjects, an interesting and fun time.
In 2005, Dasta stepped into the role of interim dean for the college and kept the college moving forward until Dean Silver stepped into the role one year later. “He was so active in his time as dean, and it seemed like what he needed to do was just stored in his head,” Silver said. “When he left we literally had to look around and say ‘Well, how do we do this?’”
Overall, Dasta’s lasting legacy is his integral part of developing DCP into what it is today, an outstanding and well respected college and program, not only across UF’s campus, but across the country. “He was very much a part of the fabric and extremely visible in advocating the college across the campus, in committees, anywhere,” Silver said. “He was the rock of stability and continuity from his years as associate dean and complete dedication to the college.”
Dasta has since moved to the mountains of North Carolina with his wife Judy, and is enjoying fly fishing, skeet shooting as well as the fresh mountain air. As an avid Gators fan, Dasta surely will continue to follow UF sports teams and come back to visit for years to come.
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