The MRED program faculty come from six departments in two of the University's academic colleges. Instructors include nationally renowned developers and industry experts. Approximately 10 faculty members teach classes, and outside professionals serve as adjunct professors/instructors to bring the experience of cutting-edge practice. The faculty diversity and expertise make them a broad and enriching group that give students the tools they need to become innovators in the industry.
The faculty enjoy working closely with students inside and outside the classroom. The program size and approach creates opportunities for a professional and personal working relationship among students, faculty and outside mentors.
KEY Faculty
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Key Faculty
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Dennis C. Bausman Assistant Professor of Construction Science and Management. Ph.D., construction management, Heriot-Watt University; M.C.S.M., Clemson University; B.S., construction engineering, Iowa State University. Business strategic planning, financial management, business planning and project management. Curriculum Vitae > |
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Robert Benedict Instructor, MRED Program. Doctoral student in Environmental Design and Planning, Clemson University; M.B.A., University of Georgia; M.A.H.P. Goucher College; B.A. University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Real Estate Development Process, Preservation Economic, Commercial Practicum. Prior to academia, 26-year real estate finance and development career in Charlotte, Atlanta, Washington and Greenville including 13 years as vice president and partner with Carolina Holdings. Curriculum Vitae > |
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Cliff Ellis Associate Professor. Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley; M.P.C.D., University of Colorado at Denver; B.A., Colorado College. Land Use Planning, Growth Management, Transportation Planning, Planning Theory, Urban Design, Metropolitan and Regional Planning, History of Urban Form, History of City Planning, and Community Development. Curriculum Vitae > |
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Robert E. Ellis, AIA, NCARB Lecturer, School of Architecture/MRED Program; BS, Architecture, Clemson University. President-Owner—Ellis Group PA—Architecture. Over 30 years of architectural practice designing over 1,900 projects and registered in 16 states and Mexico. Building Design and Construction Principles. Curriculum Vitae > Return to top of page ^ |
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J. Terrence Farris, CRE, AICP Associate Professor and MRED Program Director. A.B., Urban Geography, St. Louis University; M.U.P.; Ph.D., Urban and Regional Planning, Michigan State University. Real estate development process, market and feasibility analysis, housing and community development, public-private partnerships. Prior to academia, 17-year development planning/consulting, homebuilding, and administrative career in St. Louis working with 40 cities in 10 states on public-private partnerships for $1.5 billion of development. Curriculum Vitae > |
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Judson R. Jahn Lecturer, School of Accounting and Legal Studies. J.D., Mercer University; M.B.A., Clemson University. Partner, Merrill & Jahn, P.A.; member of the S.C. Bar. Real estate and construction law. Return to top of page ^ |
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Roger W. Liska Professor, Department of Construction Science and Management. Ed.D., University of Georgia; M.S., civil engineering, Wayne State University; B.S., civil engineering, Michigan Technological University. Craftworker retention and total quality management. Curriculum Vitae > |
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Daniel J. Nadenicek Professor and Chair, Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture. M.L.A., B.L.A., University of Minnesota; M.S., B.S., history, Mankato State University. Community design, human settlements, landscape and urban planning history. Return to top of page ^ |
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Jeff Randolph Instructor, MRED Program. BA Political Science, MCRP Clemson University. President, The Randolph Group founded in 1997 focusing on new deal acquisition, project management, sales and marketing, and support services for residential land development. Formerly Vice President of Residential Development for Liberty Properties Group. Master planned communities and residential practicum. Curriculum Vitae > |
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Thomas Springer Professor of Finance, PhD in Real Estate, University of Georgia; MBA, University of Georgia; BS in Forestry, University of Florida. Real Estate Principles and Real Estate Investment. Secretary, American Real Estate Society. Curriculum Vitae > Return to top of page ^ |
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Neil G. Waller, MAI Professor of Finance; Pulliam Fellow in Real Estate. Ph.D., finance and real estate, University of Texas; BS, MA, real estate and urban analysis, University of Florida. Real estate finance and real estate valuation. Curriculum Vitae > |
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Elaine Worzala Professor and Director, Center for Real Estate Development. Ph.D., Real Estate and Urban Land Economics; MS in Real Estate Appraisal and Investment Analysis, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Real estate principles, process and market analysis, valuation, roundtables on the role of the architect and contractor, feasibility analysis, and real estate finance and investments. Previously Director of the Accelerated MSRE at Johns Hopkins University, MSRE Director and Research Director at the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate at the University of San Diego; and Co-Director of the Center for Real Estate Finance and Investment at Colorado State University. Past-president of the American Real Estate Society and of the International Real Estate Society. Curriculum Vitae > |
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Above: Robert Benedict and Jeff Randolf, MRED Program Instructors
A Special Environment
The program size and approach creates opportunities for a professional and personal working relationship among students, faculty and outside mentors.
Above: Dan Nadenicek, Professor and Chair, Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture
Above: Thomas Springer, Professor of Finance
