Administrative Experience

Supervise all undergraduate and graduate degree programs
Supervise ~ 200 public visual and performing arts programs and events
Work with senior administration on public/private initiatives, including Argonne National Laboratories, City of DeKalb, NU/Kishwaukee Hospital, Egyptian Theatre, Luminarts Foundation, Arts Alliance of Illinois, Ingenuity

Lead analysis of programs, facilities, internal and external constituencies
Collaborate with CVPA Senate, College Council and faculty on devising and implementation

Supervise Dean’s staff— Associate Dean, Director of Marketing and Communication, Assistant to the Dean for Business Administration, Assistant to the Dean for Marketing, Communication and Special Events, Dean’s Office Assistant
Hire and retain faculty and staff
Evaluate faculty and staff for re-appointment, tenure and promotion
Review and recommend to provost sabbatical/pre-tenure leaves/creative-scholarly research grant proposals, Provost and Presidential Excellence Awards, Honorary Degree awards
Manage and allocate financial resources for faculty professional development, research, artistry, conference travel

Prepare and submit personnel and operating budget to VP for Academic Affairs (with Assistant to the Dean)
Oversee management of College accounts
Prioritize and approve supplemental annual budget requests

Work with VP for Advancement and CVPA Director of Development to coordinate fund-raising efforts
Work with Director of Development and school directors on Foundation accounts management
Devise strategies with various partners for developing alumni relations and fund-raising opportunities

Higher Learning Commission
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Schools of Music, Schools of Theatre, Schools of Dance
Program Prioritization—Lead review and response activities, manage implementation

Manage all leases relevant to College programs, including gallery and studio spaces
Music Building (Boutell Concert Hall, Recital Hall), Jack Arends Art Building, Stevens (O’Connell Theatre, Blackbox Theatre, Sally Stevens Theatre and Corner Theatres), Gable Hall (dance studios)
Review and prioritize facilities improvement, maintenance, and equipment requests

Assist with the development of new courses and programs, especially cross-disciplinary initiatives
Review all curriculum proposals for new and revised programs and courses
Review all catalogue changes and revisions
Coordinated General Education course assessment, program assessment within departments and programs, and accreditation reviews; documented art-making process and student learning through video of classroom projects; worked with dean to capture learning evidence; presented findings at conferences

Clarify policies and goals for course management, maintain ongoing communication with directors around preparing and submitting course schedules
Review enrollments and, consultation with directors and VP for EMMC, develop solutions for recruiting and retention
Work with Diversity Officer, Assoc. Provost, school directors on equity and inclusion analysis and actions

Review and resolve student problems in collaboration with Associate Dean, school directors, and faculty
Facilitate and chair Student Advisory Committee to the college
Work with broad set of student organizations, including Student Association, on arts- and college-related matters