LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
ear friends, My first year as CCA’s president has been engaging and exhilarating. I have had the opportunity to visit with alumni and generous supporters, work closely with members of the board, and meet with peers from art schools around the country and the world (including the presidents of several prestigious Chinese art academies). I have also made it a priority to meet often with CCA students, faculty, and staff. I can sense in our college community tremendous energy and enthusiasm for working together to provide our students with the best possible educational experience. Three large projects have occupied us this year: the search for a provost, national accreditation visits, and the development of the 2010−15 strategic plan. I’m pleased to report we have made significant progress on all fronts. On page 14 you can read about Provost Mark Breitenberg, who joined us in February. The WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) and NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) accreditation teams have completed their campus visits. These peer reviews are important for ensuring the continued high quality of the education we offer, and the positive feedback has been wonderful. And we have had a tremendous rate of participation—more than 600 CCA alumni, students, faculty, parents, trustees, and staff—in the
strategic planning process. We are looking forward to rolling out the new strategic plan this fall. This issue of Glance also features F. Noel Perry (see page 17), the new chair of CCA’s Board of Trustees. Noel is an ardent supporter of the college, especially programs that expand CCA’s role in the larger community. Many, many thanks to outgoing chair Ann Hatch, who helped guide this college through numerous significant events: the centennial celebration, the search for a new president, the expansion of the San Francisco campus, the addition of new programs, and the wildly successful Centennial Campaign. There are still challenges ahead, but CCA remains a place of promise and transformation, and one of the premier choices for young people who believe that creative work can positively and powerfully affect our communities locally, nationally, and internationally. Thank you for your continued interest and support. Sincerely,
Stephen Beal President