Janetta McCoy, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator
Research Interests
- The impact of the physical work environment on the intellectual and physical performance of people within organizations
- Leadership in design and creative teamwork
- Stress as an outcome of the work environment
- Gender bias in teaching evaluations
- Design for children with autism and developement disabilities
Teaching Emphasis
- Advanced exploration of research methods linking research and design
- Retail store competition and workplace design
Educational Background
- Doctor of Philosophy, Architecture
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Master of Science, Interior Design
Cornell University - Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Interior Design
St. Edwards University
Awards/Recognition
2004 ASASU Centennial Professor of the Year, Arizona State University
2004 IIDA National Student Design Award for Charity
2004 "Women in Philanthropy” nominee, Arizona State University
2003 “Outstanding Professor” in Interior Design, School of Design. College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Arizona State University
2003 “Interior Design Alumni of the Year.” Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Florida
2000 Research Award. School of Architecture and Urban Planning. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Publications
Refereed
McCoy, J. M. (2005). “Linking Creative Teamwork and the Physical Environment of the Office”. Journal of Creative Behavior. Third Quarter 2005. 39, 169-191.
McCoy, J.M., & Evans, G.W. (2005). The Physical Environment. In J. Barling, E. Kelloway, & M. Frone (Eds.) Handbook of Work Stress. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. ISBN: 0761929495.
McCoy, J.M. (submitted). “Whispering Hope Ranch: Where Disabilities are the Norm.” In Roberta Null (Ed.), Universal Design. Purdue, IN: Purdue University Press
McCoy, J.M., & Evans, G.W. (2003). “The Potential Role of the Physical Environment in Fostering Creative Achievement.” Creativity Research Journal. 14 (3.4), p. 409-426.
McCoy, J.M. (November 2003). The Office Environment: Designing Opportunity for Success. Research Design Connections, p. 8-9.
McCoy, J.M. (2002). “Work Environments, the Changing Workplace.” In R. Bechtel and A. Churchman (Eds.), Handbook of Environmental Psychology. New York: John Wiley and Sons, Inc. pp. 443-460.
Evans, G.W., and McCoy, J.M. (1998). “When Buildings Don’t Work: The Role of Interior Design in Human Health and Well Being.” Journal of Environmental Psychology, 18, 85-94.
McCoy, J. M. (1998). Assessing ‘Quality’ in the Work Environment. ISBN 1-886437-02-5: Milwaukee, WI: Center for Architecture Planning Research.
Ahrentzen, S., & McCoy, J.M., Eds.(1997). Design for Diversity: A compendium of architectural courses addressing diversity issues in architecture. Washington, DC: American Collegiate Schools of Architecture.
McCoy, J.M., (1994). Elements of the Interior Physical Environment Perceived to Influence Creativity Performance. Masters Thesis, Cornell University.
Invited
McCoy, J. M. (2003). Expert’s Corner: The Office Environment: Designing Opportunity for Success. Research Design Connections, 2:4, pp. 8-9.
McCoy, J., (Summer 2001). Understanding Skunkworks, Family Garages, and Other Creative Places. Details, IIDA Southwest Chapter (Newsletter), p 1.
Interdisciplinary Design Institute
Washington State University
P.O. Box 1495
Spokane, WA 99210-1495
- Office: SSCF-235
- Phone: (509) 358-7508
- Email: janettamccoy@wsu.edu
Courses Taught
- ID 426
Advanced Planning and Design II - ID 525
Graduate Studio I - ID 594
Readings in Interior Design - DESGN 550
Applications