The Catholic University of America

Client Selection

It is expected that CUAdc clients will include nonprofit institutions in the District of Columbia, including organized community groups and religious organizations. CUAdc is a mission driven program and works with organizations that support its mission, as well as the mission of The Catholic University of America. Projects must be compatible with the research and mission objectives of CUAdc and commensurate with faculty expertise, reasonableness of project, and areas of interest. As an academic institution working with architectural students, projects are pursued on a one-semester basis.

In the selection process, CUAdc will consider a number of factors, including 1) the number of projects currently underway at CUAdc, 2) the scope of work and CUAdc's ability to manage a project of its size, 3) financial resources in hand that will allow the project to be built in a timely manner and 4) compatibility of client with mission of CUAdc.


Application Process

To work with CUAdc, community groups and organizations should adhere to the following steps:

  1. Contact William Jelen, director, at 202-319-5188 or by email at jelen@cua.edu to discuss the project.
  2. If it is determined by CUAdc that the organization and its proposed project might be eligible, a representative of the organization submits an application (see attached).
  3. Once the application has been received, the request will be reviewed.
  4. Following a meeting with the organization, CUAdc will provide a written proposal that will address the scope of the work, the parties involved, a schedule of when the work could begin and how long it will last and the cost to execute the work.
  5. Once the contract agreement has been made, CUAdc will proceed as outlined in the letter of agreement.

Fees

CUAdc's fees are solely determined by its direct and indirect overhead.

Director:
William Jelen, AIA
tel: 202-319-5188
email