Occupation: Professor
Company: North Dakota State University
Education:
PhD in Human Environmental Sciences, Specializing in Environmental Design and Gerontology, University of Missouri (1995)
MS in Housing and Interior Design, Specializing in Design for the Handicapped and Elderly, University of Missouri (1987)
BS in Home Economics, Specializing in Housing and Interior Design, Minor in Art, Missouri State University (1984)
Certifications:
Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture and Interior Design, Certificate #C00122 (1994-Present); National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ), Certificate # 9663 (1991-Present); Certified Interior Designer, State of Minnesota
Career:
Professor, Interior Design, North Dakota State University (2016-Present)
Associate Professor, Interior Design, North Dakota State University (2000-2016)
Assistant Professor, Interior Design, North Dakota State University (1992-1999)
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Environmental Design, University of Missouri (1992)
Instructor, Interior Design, University of Central Arkansas (1988-1992)
Part-time Faculty Member, Interior Design, Southwest Missouri State University (Now Missouri State University) (1987-1988)
Part-time Faculty Member, Summer Semester, Interior Design, Southwest Missouri State University (1986)
Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, Housing and Interior Design, University of Missouri (1985-1986)
Awards:
Honoree, Top Professor of the Year in Interior Design, International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) (2025); Honoree, Interior Design Most Admired Educator, Design Intelligence (2019); ASID Fellow (2019); IDEC Fellow; Recipient, Research Awards
Memberships:
National President, Interior Design Educators Council (2019-2020); Fellow, American Society of Interior Designers (FASID); Fellow, Interior Design Educators Council (FIDEC); Member, North Dakota Interior Designers (NDID)
Religion:
Christian
Family:
Daughter of Edwin A. Ray and Mary Nell (Bray) Ray
Married: Ron Degges
Children: Carmen Degges; Edwin Welle-Degges
One Sibling
Hobbies:
Spending time out in nature; Sharing her experiences with others; Walking; Reading; Going to flea markets or antique shops; Going to museums; Spending time with her mother
