Profile: John C. Ellsworth, ASLA, CLARB

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Company/academic title: Professor, Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning, Utah State University, Logan, UT 84321-4005

Education: BA Natural Science University of Arkansas 1977; MLA Landscape Architecture Utah State University, 1982

Years in the profession: 22

ASLA chapter: Utah

Category: Knowledge

Most notable professional accomplishments: My most significant professional accomplishment is to have participated in the education, training, and professional development of landscape architecture and environmental planning students and professionals over the last twenty-two years. I have watched my students grow and develop into fine professionals and leaders in their practice and communities. Their successes constantly inspire and enlighten me, teaching me lessons that can only be learned by teachers from their students. I am privileged to implement this learning and understanding of what makes a good education with each new class of students, both at the University and in professional seminars and workshops.

Thoughts on being elected to Council of Fellows: Election to the ASLA Council of Fellows by my professional peers is an overwhelming professional honor. Fellow status was never one of my goals because I could not imagine myself among that cadre of prestigious professionals. To be recognized as worthy of Fellow status is humbling and yet invigorating. I am inspired to live up to the status of ASLA Fellow by continuing to do my best for my profession, my students, and the people and places that benefit from my work.