Ph.D., University of Kansas

Dennis Domer is acting director of the Museum Studies Program and director of graduate studies for the Department of American Studies. He taught at KU from 1976 to 1999 before retiring as associate dean of the School of Architecture and Urban Planning (now the School of Architecture, Design and Planning) and as an associate professor of American studies. During those years, he served in several administrative posts, including assistant to the dean in 1976, acting dean in 1980-81 and associate dean from 1981 to 1999. From 1984 to 1985, he was acting associate vice chancellor of academic affairs. In 2000, Domer was appointed as the Clay Lancaster Distinguished Professor of Historic Preservation at the University of Kentucky. In 2006, he retired from Kentucky's faculty and returned to KU to teach architectural history in 2007. His research and books focus on American architecture and landscapes. Last spring, Domer taught the History of the American House, which will be offered online in the future. In spring, he will teach an interdisciplinary studio/workshop on new cities in the United States. A native Kansan, Domer earned a bachelor's at Baker University and studied at the University of Kiel in Germany as a Fulbright fellow. He came to KU as a National Defense Fellow, earning a master's in Germanic languages and literatures in 1969. Domer earned a doctorate from KU in 1980 and a second master's degree in 1990 from George Washington University.

Current Classes:

• AMS 808, History of the American House