Kennesaw State College of the Arts Annual Report

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We CHANGE LIVES

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t the College of the Arts, we are changing lives every day through exceptional education, outstanding artistic performances and exhibits and meaningful outreach programming. And when lives are bettered, society is improved. When society improves, it is reflected in the quality of life experienced by the members of that community.

Investing in the arts is investing in human and civic potential. To those of you who support the arts, I extend my thanks. To those of you who believe the arts are best left to those who can afford them, I urge you to consider a world without music, art, design, drama, dance, film or television.

The arts force conversations that we didn’t know we needed – conversations about value, relationships, responsibility, beauty, the human condition, social justice, spirituality, equality and disenfranchisement.

The arts celebrate all that is good in us and shine a light on that which needs to be repaired. The arts define and question, create community and connection.

Simply put, the arts change lives.

The College of the Arts stands on a solid foundation with an ever-increasing reputation for success and a leadership team committed to the College’s continued growth and student achievement.

We are truly ready for the next level of engagement – one of additional degree programs, expanded facilities and enhanced community impact.

As you read through this report, you will note that we are on schedule to meet our goals and objectives for 2015-2016. In spring of 2015, we established a new Board of Advisors made up of outstanding business leaders across the community and beyond.

The board will be instrumental in achieving our goals not only this year but also in the future.

Our students are thriving, thanks in part to our new Academic Resource Center for Students (ARCS).

ARCS has been crucial in assisting students with whatever problems may arise, whether they are adjustment issues, class concerns or financial needs.

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compel us. connect us.

express that which is otherwise inexpressible.

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Our students are supported financially, thanks to generous donations from both individuals and corporations.

Our students are supported financially, thanks to generous donations from both individuals and corporations. The financial support from scholarships or the Dean’s General Fund helps our students in meaningful ways, from purchasing books or instruments to paying tuition and fees.

Lombardo, will reach new levels with its production of the Tony-award winning musical “Spring Awakening.” The School of Music, under the leadership of Stephen Plate, continues to break new ground with both its educational offerings as well as a plethora of performance opportunities.

We are excited about each department’s plans for the next year, and we’re also very pleased with their accomplishments this past year. The Department of Dance is on track to offer the Master of Fine Arts in Dance, and the School of Art and Design will offer concentrations in both illustration and digital animation. The Department of Theatre and Performance Studies, under the direction of Rick

We are proud to serve our students and the community, and to bring the performing arts and arts education to Kennesaw, metro Atlanta, surrounding states and across the world.

–– Dr. Patty Poulter, Dean of the College of the Arts

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College of the Arts | Kennesaw State University

Advisory Board for DEVELOPMENT and ADVOCACY The College of the Arts established its first Board of Advisors

• Ensuring the College of the Arts’ commitment to a

in the spring of 2015. Each member is a well-respected

diverse board and staff that reflects the communities the

business professional with a passion for the arts.

College of the Arts serves

The Advisory Board for Development and Advocacy supports the work of the College of the Arts at Kennesaw State University and provides mission-based leadership and strategic

Fundraising

engagement in the areas of philanthropy and advocacy.

Board members will consider the College of the Arts a

Specific board member responsibilities include:

priority. So that it may credibly solicit contributions from

Leadership

Arts expects to have 100 percent of board members make an

• Serving as a trusted advisor to the dean as s/he develops

philanthropic priority and make annual gifts that reflect that foundations, organizations and individuals, the College of the annual contribution that is commensurate with their capacity.

The suggested minimum contribution is $5,000 annually to a program or scholarship fund within the College of the Arts.

and implements the College of the Arts’ strategic plan with regard to fundraising and advocacy • Reviewing outcomes and metrics created by the College of the Arts for evaluating its impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics • Reviewing agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings • Assisting the dean and board chair in identifying and recruiting other board members • Partnering with the dean and other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out • Serving on committees or task forces and taking on special assignments • Representing the College of the Arts to stakeholders and acting as an ambassador for the organization

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Board Terms/Participation Board members will serve a three-year term to be eligible for re-appointment for one additional term. Board meetings will be held biannually and committee meetings will be held in coordination with full board meetings.

Qualifications These new board members are passionate about the College of the Arts’ mission and have an impressive track record of board leadership. Board members have achieved leadership stature in the arts, business, entertainment, education, law, government, philanthropy or the nonprofit sector.

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Introducing the Advisory Board for DEVELOPMENT and ADVOCACY Jerry Cooper,

Flora Devine,

James (“Jim”) P. Dunn,

Devine is an attorney and educator. During her legal career, she has represented management in government, in the private sector and in higher education. Her career in education includes executive-level administrative positions in legal affairs, organizational planning and marketing, and human resources.

Dunn is president of Print Media Advisors, LLC, a specialized advisory firm serving the print and packaging industry. PMA works with clients to develop sustainable high performance organizations for print media organizations with the vision and courage to execute at a high level. He retired in December 2011 from the global print solutions provider Heidelberger Druckmaschinen, AG. Most recently, he was president of Heidelberg Americas, Inc. with responsibility for the North American market.

Theodore (“Teddy”) Parrish,

Bahnson Stanley,

Luke Ryan,

Parrish is a widely known financial analyst and investment personality who specializes in asset and portfolio management. Through media interviews, public speaking appearances, investment seminars, online publications and co-hosting a weekly radio show, Parrish has reached millions of investors. A nationally recognized money manager, he has managed assets on behalf of high net-worth individuals and institutional clients such as pension funds, educational institutions and charitable foundations for over 20 years.

Stanley is a partner in the Atlanta investment firm Ellis, McQuary, Stanley & Associates.

The firm is active in investing, acquiring and building both established businesses and early stage growth opportunities. In his career, Stanley has been involved in the creation, development, management and leadership of more than 15 substantial businesses in television, digital media, travel, publishing, retailing, manufacturing and marketing services.

Ryan is the founder and president of Chaotic Good, a company with offices in Los Angeles and New York that specializes in the design, strategy, and production of content across all media platforms.

Prior to that, he was a senior executive for MGM, MTV Films, and New Line Cinema, developing and acquiring movies that grossed over $1 billion in global box office revenues. As a screenwriter, he has written film scripts and created television shows for Warner Brothers, Legendary Pictures, New Line Cinema, Fox, and others. Ryan is a sought-after speaker and advisor on the subjects of narrative design and the future of media for universities and professional conferences in the U.S., U.K., Canada and Brazil.

Principle Architect and CEO, Cooper Carry Architects Since establishing Cooper Carry in 1960 with Walter Carry, Cooper has helped guide the firm to a position of national prominence.

Under his tenure, Cooper Carry has received more than 100 design awards, including 19 from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Cooper has been honored with the Bernard B. Rothschild Award, the highest award granted by AIA Georgia, as well as the Ivan Allen Award for Community Service. He currently practices in the Education, Office, Corporate, and Government Specialty Practice Groups and is active in the design of K-12 schools.

CEO of Parrish Capital

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General Counsel/Special Assistant to President for Legal Affairs and Diversity, Kennesaw State University

Partner with Ellis, McQuary, Stanley & Associates.

President of Print Media Advisors (PMA), LLC

Founder and President, Chaotic Good

Randy Romig,

Director of Real Estate and Public Affairs, Adams Outdoor Romig holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English from the Pennsylvania State University System. In Atlanta, he served for five years as president of the Cobb Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors and four years as president of the Atlanta Opera Guild. He is the director of the Classics

by Candlelight concert series at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Blue Ridge, Georgia and is a board member of the Harrower Summer Opera Workshop at Georgia State University. He is employed as vice president of real estate and asset management for both Adams Outdoor Advertising and Fairway Outdoor Advertising.

(left to right) Chris Esposito with son Cuyler Esposito at the Senoia Social in 2014.

in Memoriam Chris Esposito,

President and CEO, 3 Feet Media

Tom Hughes,

CEO and Founder, (Retired) MEA, Inc. Hughes has had a long career as an angel investor, senior executive and dedicated philanthropist.

He has owned and run multiple companies, including National Electronic Attachment, Inc.; Medical Electronic Attachment, Inc.; Electronic Claims and Funding Inc. and Premier Dental Practice Management System. Tom serves as treasurer for the Alliance for Children Everywhere, a group that supports crisis nurseries and schools for children in Zambia. He also serves on the Michael J. Coles College of Business Advisory Board, and, along with his wife Barbara, funded the Hughes Leadership and Career Program for the College of Business in 2013.

Christopher Francis Esposito passed away on June 3, 2015. He was born on December 7, 1962, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Chris graduated from Midlothian High School where he was a standout basketball player. He went on to become a successful, self-made entrepreneur in various businesses including the media industry. Chris was a valued board member of Kennesaw State University College of the Arts.

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Operational OVERVIEW Vision Statement The College of the Arts will achieve regional, national, and international recognition in arts pedagogy and praxis, community engagement and innovation.

Mission and Values Provide an arts education focused on critical thinking, creative problem solving and effective communication Advance our educational vision by connecting theory and praxis Engage in creative programming, partnerships and dialogue with regional, national and global communities Support and enhance our internal and external communities through service activities, service learning and leadership Pioneer innovative approaches to evolving artistic trends in the 21st century Honor historical approaches to artistic production and scholarship Foster a welcoming community of artists, scholars and professionals that honors interdisciplinarity and diversity Promote receptivity to diverse cultural, social and artistic values Commit to integration of technological innovation in teaching, research, creative activity and scholarship Promote artistic and academic integrity, advocacy, leadership and engagement

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goals 1 2 3 4 5

Promote excellence and innovation in education through teaching, supervising and mentoring students; research, creative activity and scholarship; and professional service Improve recruitment, retention, progression and graduation rates (RRPG) in accord with the Complete College Georgia Initiative, while continually increasing the quality, breadth and relevance of academic and co�curricular programs Become more engaged and prominent in the local community, state, the nation and the world

Enhance the collegiate experience and foster a welcoming, diverse and inclusive environment

Expand resources and improve operational efficiency and effectiveness

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Development REPORT The College of the Arts relies on the generosity of donors to help create scholarships for our students, expand our facilities and grow our endowments. Support of the College of the Arts helps us continue to create great programs for a new era of artistic integrity and academic achievement. Together, we are building a university for the 21st century.

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percent growth in donations from 2013 to 2014

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new major annual gifts in 2014-2015

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new bequests in 2014-2015

new endowments were established in 2014-2015

52

percent increase in number of donors from 2013 to 2014

63 19 6

students received awards from newly established scholarships

new scholarships established in 2014-2015

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Financial INFORMATION 2014-15 was an unprecedented fiscal year for the College of the Arts (COTA) operational acquisitions. Combined year-end support funding was provided by the President’s Office, Provost’s Office, Office of Academic Affairs, Office of Planning and Facilities, Kennesaw State University Foundation endowment funding, and the Dean’s and academic departmental operational surplus. These resources enabled the College of the Arts to fund more than $950,000.00 of academic facility projects and equipment purchases.

2014-15 Operating Acquisitions: Wilson Annex/Onyx Theater exterior building signage: $3,718 Marching Band practice facility (interior building and outdoor practice field design and equipment): $375,000 Planning and design for the development of the Marietta Theatre for the Department of Dance: $85,000 Music keyboard lab renovations for MU102 (new pianos and improved connectivity): $45,346 Wacom Pro drawing tablets for School of Art & Design: $23,350 New classroom furniture for Theatre and Performance Studies (WB138 and WB225) $23,250 Music storage lockers for large instruments: $29,102 New Music/Theatre A/V upgrades and Stillwell Theatre main speaker replacement: $49,400 Wenger® Nota® instrument chairs (151) for the School of Music: $29,102 Support for School of Music and Department of Theatre and Performance Studies chairperson searches: $15,000 Marching Band uniforms, instruments, and practice gear: $239,888 Pre-order of 2015-16 COTA Season Brochures: $4,960 New ticket printers and scanners for Patron Services: $4,500 Bailey Center Building HVAC and I.T. Upgrades: $17,090 Faculty and Staff I.T. Upgrades (desktops, iPads, printers, etc): $23,880 Funding Sources: KSU President and Provost: 48% KSU Planning and Facilities: 47% College of the Arts: 3% College of the Arts Foundation/Endowment funds: 2%

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The College of the Arts payroll and operating budget trends for the past five fiscal years demonstrate a consistent and healthy growth in Board of Regentsfunded allocations and internally-accrued arts program support revenues.

During this five-year period, the College of the Arts grew from a total beginning budget of $7,777,494 in 2011, to a final budget of $9,501,767 for fiscal year 2015. This represents an overall budget increase of 22% during this five-year fiscal period.

$9,501,767

$7,777,494

These figures include all allocated funds to the College of the Arts from the Board of Regents (BOR-state funded) and arts program-generated revenues. Revenues are primarily generated from ticket sales, venue rental fees, and program outreach event registrations.

These figures do not include Kennesaw State University Foundation fundraising totals.

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2012

2013

2014

2015

COTA Budget Trends FY 2011-2015

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Patron SERVICES The Office of Patron Services is a division within the College of the Arts that supports approximately 200 performances held each year at the Dr. Bobbie Bailey and Family Performance Center, Stillwell Theater, and Onyx Theater. We employ between 12 and 15 student assistants, one part-time ticket services manager and one part-time house services manager. We serve a growing audience of over 30,000 for the KSU School of Music, Department of Theatre, and Department of Dance. Our primary box office is located in the Bailey Performance Center, with the ability to sell tickets at all venues on the day/evening of any given performance.

Highlights:

Overall, more than 32,500 patrons walked through our doors in the 2014-2015 Season.

In addition to the 93 ticketed events presented in 20142015 by the College of the Arts, we also presented or hosted an additional 77 events, attended by over 14,900 patrons.

The Department of Dance production of Pyromania sold at an average of 97% capacity for its run.

The Department of Theatre and Performance Studies’ Bloody Pulp sold out before the production began and sold at 115% capacity for its entire run.

The School of Music added an extra performance of the Collage Concert and sold an additional 405 tickets over the previous year.

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sales SUM M A R Y season

6 Performances* Sold - 1108 Comps - 1052 Total - 2160

9 Performances Sold - 1555 Comps - 332 Total - 1887

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Sold - 5124 Comps - 736 Total - 5964

87 Performances Sold - 12199 Comps - 3236 Total - 15539

*Although managed by Patron Services, these performances were not produced by College of the Arts and are therefore are not included in the College of the Arts totals.

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the ARCS

Academic Resource Center for Students The mission of the Academic Resource Center for Students in the College of the Arts is to make sure that our students have access to the resources they need to achieve their goals. We view the student’s educational experience holistically and work to fill in the spaces between the work they do in class, their academic advising, and the rest of their college experience. We also help their friends and family members understand what they can do to support their students as they pursue their dreams.

The ARCS provides many services for students in the College of the Arts. Our goals include assisting students in making a successful transition to college life and providing information about admission to our major programs We offer referrals to support services on campus such as: Counseling and psychological services First year and major advising Financial aid Admissions Housing CARE center Health clinic Tutoring/writing centers Scholarship opportunities Travel grant information for undergraduate research projects Academic skills coaching Post-college life transition We also provide services for the parents, guardians and others who provide the support network upon which our students rely, as well as for the faculty and staff in the College of the Arts who mentor and advise students throughout their academic careers.

Our goal is to ensure that our students have access to the resources they need.

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COTA by the

numbers as of 10/7/15* School of Art and Design

555 Enrolled

119 New Majors

239 207

3.18 Avg. HS GPA

2.5 KSU Min. GPA

School of Music

71

3.33

Department of Theatre & Performance Studies

71 3.23 Department of Dance

96 24 3.32 *The number of majors enrolled in classes in the Fall 2015 semester as of 10/7/15. This does not include minors or non-majors who participate in COTA classes.

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School of

ART

and DESIGN

Highlights A new program in digital animation and a new concentration in illustration are both underway.

Students may exhibit their work both on and off campus, including at a faculty-run gallery in Marietta.

KSU AIGA (a student chapter of American Institute of Graphic Arts) attended the New York City Career Fair in Fall, 2015.

Our students and alumni are successful: –The printmaking concentration students, with Atlanta Printmakers Studio and Cannonball Press, created a unique project on homelessness awareness.

–Students collaborated with the Zuckerman Museum of Art to conduct the “Blue on the Green” featuring fabric dyed from indigo cultivated from the KSU farm.

–Art Education student Maria London participated in study abroad, completing her student teaching in Costa Rica.

–Two sculptures by student Will Darnell were chosen for the professional exhibitions of the Mid-South Sculpture Conference in September 2015.

–KSU alumnus Aaron Artrip is a founding member of the Red Onion Press in Acworth, Georgia and also a part of the Acworth Cultural Arts Commission.

–Alumnus Christopher Nueuenschwander was chosen to produce a large-scale wheat paste mural at West Georgia University.

–Alumna Nikki Starz was commissioned to produce sculptures for Dolby Sound Systems, Georgia Aquarium, and the Goat Farm Arts Center.

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The School of Art and Design was recently named one of the “Top Design Schools” in Graphic Design USA.

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Department of

DANCE Highlights Indya Childs, 2014 Outstanding Senior in Dance, was celebrated among the top 25 dance artists to watch in 2015

by Dance Magazine.

The KSU Dance Festival is held annually to promote concert dance in local area high schools and dance studios.

Guest artists have included Elizabeth Zimmer (acclaimed dance critic), Yoram Karmi (Fresco Dance Company), Helen Pickett (Atlanta Ballet), Andrea Miller (Gallim Dance) and Lauri Stallings (gloATL).

The KSU Dance Company has been nationally recognized by the American College Dance Association (ACDA) Southeastern Conference for the past eight years and is the only collegiate dance program invited to perform at the ACDA National Gala at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. four years in succession.

Dance held the first “Dance on the Green� event, engaging students, faculty and staff from across the campus.

Dance will launch the first study abroad program in Israel for KSU in May 2016.

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Dance enjoys professional partnerships with Atlanta Ballet, ArtsBridge Foundation, gloATL, the Israeli Consulate, and the Rialto Center for the Arts.

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School of

MUSIC Highlights Stephen Plate has been appointed as the new director.

The School of Music will produce or sponsor over 170 performances in 2015-2016.

Alumna Katelyn King was awarded a Fulbright award for her work in percussion; she will study in Switzerland in 2015-16. Alumnus Zac Evans received the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s scholarship for $50,000 per year for graduate study at University of Texas-Austin.

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra has committed to perform four times at KSU in 2015-2016, and the Atlanta Opera performed here in September.

The School of Music Men’s Ensemble has won a featured choir position at the American Choral Conductors Association.

The KSU Wind Ensemble won the American Prize for the top live performance by a band in 2013-2014 and has been invited to the College Band Director’s National Association to perform as a featured ensemble in Charleston, South Carolina in 2016.

KSU Orchestra commissioned and premiered a violin concerto written by the acclaimed composer Chen Yi for Helen Kim, associate professor of violin. The recorded concerto is being produced by Centaur Records.

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The KSU Marching Owls, the new marching band, took the field for the first time on September 12, 2015, at the historical inaugural home game.

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Department of THEATRE and PERFORMANCE STUDIES Highlights Rick Lombardo, nationally acclaimed director and playwright, and former artistic director of the San Jose Repertory Theatre, has been appointed as Chair of the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies (TPS).

TPS faculty have directed and designed professionally for: Actor’s Express, Georgia Ensemble Theatre, the Atlanta Ballet, Serenbe Playhouse, the Alliance Theatre, Aurora Theatre, Dad’s Garage, the Center for Puppetry Arts’ XPT Festival and Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company.

Co-productions with local, professional theatres included Curious Encounters and Red Badge of Courage with 7 Stages Theatre in Atlanta.

TPS students and alumni have performed and/ or are working in design/technical theatre at the Alliance Theatre, Actor’s Express, Aurora Theatre, the Center for Puppetry Arts, Georgia Ensemble Theatre and the Atlanta Ballet.

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Theatre productions have been taken abroad to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Scotland; University of Paderborn, Germany; Casablanca, Morocco; and Shanghai, China.

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School of ART & DESIGN FACULTY & STAFF

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Name

Title

Phone

E-mail

Anthony, Flora

Limited Term Assistant Professor of Art History

470-578-2189

fanthon2@kennesaw.edu

Bell, Laura

Part-time Assistant Professor of Art

470-578-6139

lbell24@kennesaw.edu

Bird, Sandra

Professor of Art Education

470-578-6435

sbird@kennesaw.edu

Brasco, Craig

Assistant Professor of Art

470-578-7966

cbrasco@kennesaw.edu

Brotherton, Marc

Part-time Assistant Professor of Art

470-578-6139

mbrothe6@kennesaw.edu

Burch, Anita

Limited Term Instructor of Art Education

470-578-2189

aburch4@kennesaw.edu

Burch, Page

Studio Coordinator and Part-time Assistant Professor of Art

470-578-6867

pburch1@kennesaw.edu

Campana, Jeff

Assistant Professor of Art

470-578-7965

jcampan2@kennesaw.edu

Colebeck, Donna

Lecturer of Studio Art

470-578-6139

dcolebec@kennesaw.edu

Dibble, Valerie

Professor of Art

470-578-6719

vdibble@kennesaw.edu

Dusza, Erin

Part-time Instructor of Art History

470-578-6139

edusza@kennesaw.edu

Dziejowski, Chris

Studio Coordinator/Facilities Operations

470-578-6867

jdziejow@kennesaw.edu

Garner, Rick

Professor of Art Education

470-578-6137

rgarner@kennesaw.edu

Goldman, Ben

Part-time Assistant Professor of Art

470-578-6139

bmg4305@kennesaw.edu

Graham, Jerushia

Part-time Assistant Professor of Art

470-578-6139

jgraha55@kennesaw.edu

Griffin, Roberta

Associate Professor Emeritus of Art

470-578-6139

rgriffin@kennesaw.edu

Habers, Natasha

Associate Professor of Art

470-578-2282

nlovelac@kennesaw.edu

Haffner, Matt

Associate Professor of Art

470-578-2021

mhaffner@kennesaw.edu

Hall, Christopher

Part-time Assistant Professor of Art

470-578-6139

chall161@kennesaw.edu

Hamilton, Elizabeth

Part-time Assistant Professor of Art History

470-578-6139

ehamil21@kennesaw.edu

Hiden, Margaret

Part-time Assistant Professor of Art

470-578-6139

mhiden@kennesaw.edu

Hightower, Lin

Professor of Art

470-578-6239

lhightow@kennesaw.edu

Hutchinson, Deborah

Part-time Assistant Professor of Art

470-578-6139

dhutchi8@kennesaw.edu

Hwang, Kristine

Associate Professor of Art

470-578-6035

khwang@kennesaw.edu

MaugĂŠ-Lewis, Carole

Professor of Art

470-578-3409

cmaugele@kennesaw.edu

McClintock, Diana

Associate Professor of Art History

470-578-3245

dmcclin1@kennesaw.edu

McDonald, Shane

Visual Arts Resource Center and Mac Lab Coordinator

470-578-6557

smcdona4@kennesaw.edu

Milkidis, Stefanos

Part-time Assistant Professor of Art

470-578-6139

smilkidi@kennesaw.edu

Munson, April

Associate Professor of Art Education

470-578-6138

amunson1@kennesaw.edu

Murray, Shebbie

Academic Associate II

470-578-6139

sjohn153@kennesaw.edu

Odeleye, Ayokunle

Professor of Art

470-578-6484

aodeleye@kennesaw.edu

Peterson, Allen

Part-time Assistant Professor of Art

470-578-6139

apeter68@kennesaw.edu

Reeves, Teresa

Director of Curatorial Affairs and Assistant Professor of Art

470-578-3223

treeve11@kennesaw.edu

Remillard, Joe

Professor of Art

470-578-3592

jremilla@kennesaw.edu

Riddett-Moore, Karinna

Part-time Assistant Professor of Art Education

470-578-6139

kriddett@kennesaw.edu

Robson, Don

Associate Professor of Art

470-578-2014

drobson1@kennesaw.edu

Sachs, Daniel

Assistant Professor of Art History

470-578-3591

dsachs@kennesaw.edu

Sarmiento, Maria

Part-time Assistant Professor of Art

470-578-6139

msarmien@kennesaw.edu

Sherer, Robert

Professor of Art

470-578-4378

rsherer@kennesaw.edu

Sipp, Geo

Director and Professor of Art

470-578-6139

gsipp@kennesaw.edu

Smith, Keith

Associate Professor of Art

470-578-2041

ksmith1@kennesaw.edu

Sosower, Deborah

Part-time Assistant Professor of Art

470-578-6139

dsosower@kennesaw.edu

Stephenson, Jessica

Assistant Professor of Art History

470-578-7964

jsteph55@kennesaw.edu

Tate, Christy

Office Manager

470-578-6139

ctate8@kennesaw.edu

Thames, Kelly

Part-time Assistant Professor of Art

470-578-6139

kthames@kennesaw.edu

Thomas, Joe

Adjunct Curator for ZMA and Professor of Art History

470-578-7963

jthom205@kennesaw.edu

Thompson, Bryan

Part-time Assistant Professor of Art

470-578-6139

btt4851@kennesaw.edu

Thompson, P. Seth

Limited Term Assistant Professor of Art

470-578-6139

pthomp37@kennesaw.edu

Tsambiras, Joe

Part-time Assistant Professor of Art

470-578-6139

jtsambir@kennesaw.edu

Wachtman, Jeanette

Part-time Assistant Professor of Art Education

470-578-6139

jwachtma@kennesaw.edu

West, Pipar

Part-time Instructor of Art Education

470-578-6139

pwest1@kennesaw.edu

Department of DANCE FACULTY & STAFF Name

Title

Phone

E-mail

Alford, Marcus

Part-time Instructor of Dance

470-578-2852

malford4@kennesaw.edu

Barnes, Tres

Technical Director - Marietta Campus

470-578-7703

tbarne38@kennesaw.edu

Berry, Natalie

Part-time Assistant Professor of Dance

470-578-2852

nberry2@kennesaw.edu

George, Amanda B.

Office Manager and Advisor

470-578-7673

ageorg24@kennesaw.edu

Gwirtzman, Daniel

Assistant Professor of Dance

470-578-2851

dgwirtzm@kennesaw.edu

Holmes, Sarah

Lecturer in Dance

470-578-7960

sholme39@kennesaw.edu

Howard, Theresa

Part-time Instructor of Dance

470-578-2852

thowar20@kennesaw.edu

Lock, Lisa K.

Interim Assistant Professor of Dance

470-578-7961

llock1@kennesaw.edu

MacQueen, Jennifer

Part-time Instructor of Dance

470-578-2852

jmacquee@kennesaw.edu

Mandradjieff, Mara

Part-time Instructor of Dance

470-578-2852

mmandrad@kennesaw.edu

Mayani, Rifka

Part-time Instructor of Dance

470-578-2852

rmayani@kennesaw.edu

O'Kelley, McCree

Assistant Professor of Dance

470-578-2852

dokelle4@kennesaw.edu

Perry, Carolyn

Part-time Instructor of Dance

470-578-2852

cperry33@kennesaw.edu

Pulinkala, Ivan

Professor and Chair

470-578-6789

ipulinka@kennesaw.edu

Tatu, David J.

Resident Lighting Designer and Production Manager

470-578-2378

dtatu@kennesaw.edu

Welker, Christine

Part-time Instructor of Dance

470-578-2852

cwelker1@kennesaw.edu

Woodruff, Dana

Part-time Assistant Professor of Dance

470-578-2852

dwoodru4@kennesaw.edu

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School of MUSIC FACULTY & STAFF Name

Title

Phone

E-mail

Akerman, Mary

Lecturer of Classical Guitar

470-578-6393

makerman@kennesaw.edu

Barket, James

Artist-in-Residence in Double Bass

470-578-6151

jbarket@kennesaw.edu

Beale, Judith

Part-time Assistant Professor of Music Education

470-578-6151

jbeale2@kennesaw.edu

Becker, Julia

Administrative Specialist III

470-578-3072

jbecker7@kennesaw.edu

Beckham, Kimberly

Coordinator of Band Operations and Outreach

470-578-4280

kbeckha1@kennesaw.edu

Blackwell, Leslie

Director of Choral Activities and Professor of Music and Music Education

470-578-6153

lblackwe@kennesaw.edu

Boner, Jan

Part-time Instructor of Music Education

470-578-6151

jboner@kennesaw.edu

Bruns, Justin

Director of Chamber Music

470-578-6151

jbruns1@kennesaw.edu

Chesarek, Justin

Artist-in-Residence in Jazz Percussion and Jazz Combos

470-578-6151

jchesare@kennesaw.edu

Cochran, Martin

Artist-in-Residence in Euphonium

470-578-6151

mcochr43@kennesaw.edu

Cole, Judith

Lecturer of Music (Collaborative Piano)

470-578-6151

jcole51@kennesaw.edu

Coucheron, Julie

Artist-in-Residence in Piano

470-578-6151

jcoucher@kennesaw.edu

Creasy, Kathleen

Part-time Assistant Professor of Music Education

470-578-6151

kcreasy@kennesaw.edu

Cronin, Robert

Artist-in-Residence in Flute

470-578-6151

rcronin@kennesaw.edu

Daly, David

Director of Programming and Facilities

470-578-4750

ddaly2@kennesaw.edu

Dolan, Drew

Part-time Assistant Professor of Music

470-578-6151

ddolan@kennesaw.edu

Eanes, Edward

Professor of Music History

470-578-3302

eeanes@kennesaw.edu

Eklund, Jason

Artist-in-Residence in Horn

470-578-6151

jeklund@kennesaw.edu

Flythe, Bernard

Artist-in-Residence in Tuba

470-578-6151

bflythe@kennesaw.edu

Francis, Kelly

Part-time Assistant Professor of Music Theory

470-578-6151

kfranc10@kennesaw.edu

Funderburk, Wes

Artist-in-Residence in Jazz Studies and Jazz Trombone

470-578-6151

wfunderb@kennesaw.edu

Gibson, Thomas

Artist-in-Residence in Trombone

470-578-6151

tgibson9@kennesaw.edu

Grant Robinson, Susan

Associate Director for Administration

470-578-2468

sgrantro@kennesaw.edu

Greenway, Joseph

Technical Director

470-578-2294

jgree112@kennesaw.edu

Hart, Heather

Part-time Assistant Professor of Music

470-578-6151

hhart6@kennesaw.edu

Hecht, Brian

Artist-in-Residence in Bass Trombone

470-578-6151

bhecht@kennesaw.edu

Henry, Robert

Artist-in-Residence in Piano

470-578-6151

rhenry@kennesaw.edu

Hesketh, Dan

Digital Media Specialist

470-578-7692

dhesketh@kennesaw.edu

Jackson, Charles

Part-time Assistant Professor of Music

470-578-6151

cjack169@kennesaw.edu

Jackson, Tyrone

Artist-in-Residence in Jazz Studies and Jazz Piano

470-578-6151

tjacks80@kennesaw.edu

Jones, Jessica

Artist-in-Residence in Voice

470-578-6151

jbekkeru@kennesaw.edu

Justus, Kayleen

Part-time Assistant Professor of Music History

470-578-6151

kjustus3@kennesaw.edu

Kehler, David

Director of Bands and Professor of Music

470-578-2488

dkehler1@kennesaw.edu

Kim, Helen

Associate Professor of Violin

470-578-6798

hkim14@kennesaw.edu

Koch Tiscione, Liz

Artist-in-Residence in Oboe

470-578-6151

ekoch@kennesaw.edu

Krueger, Charae

Artist-in-Residence in Cello

470-578-6151

ckruege1@kennesaw.edu

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Laux, Charles

Assistant Professor of Music Education

470-578-6553

claux@kennesaw.edu

Lawless, John

Senior Lecturer of Percussion Studies

470-578-6152

jlawless@kennesaw.edu

Lindsey, Douglas

Lecturer of Trumpet

470-578-4280

dlinds15@kennesaw.edu

Lynn, Cathy

Artist-in-Residence in Viola

470-578-6151

clynn2@kennesaw.edu

Mann, Alison

Associate Professor of Choral Music Education

470-578-6392

amann9@kennesaw.edu

Marsh, John

Part-time Assistant Professor of Music

470-578-6391

jmarsh42@kennesaw.edu

Mauser, June

Administrative Associate II

470-578-6151

jmauser@kennesaw.edu

McKee, Angee

Part-time Assistant Professor of Music Education

470-578-6151

atonsme1@kennesaw.edu

McKee, Richard

Part-time Assistant Professor of Music Education

470-578-6151

rmckee4@kennesaw.edu

Meals, Cory

Assistant Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music Education

470-578-6391

cmeals1@kennesaw.edu

Miller, Marc

Artist-in-Residence in Jazz Bass

470-578-6151

mmill132@kennesaw.edu

Mitchell, Jennifer

Part-time Instructor of Music

470-578-6151

jmitch67@kennesaw.edu

Moremen, Eileen

Director of Opera Theater

470-578-3661

emoremen@kennesaw.edu

Moses, Oral

Professor Emeritus of Voice

470-578-6151

omoses@kennesaw.edu

Murphy, Paul

Artist-in-Residence in Viola

470-578-6151

wmurph17@kennesaw.edu

Najarian, Laura

Artist-in-Residence in Bassoon

470-578-6151

lnajaria@kennesaw.edu

Parker, Nat

Interim Director of Orchestras and Limited Term Assistant Professor of Music

470-578-4901

nparke22@kennesaw.edu

Partridge, Leah

Assistant Professor of Voice

470-578-6155

lpartrid@kennesaw.edu

Plate, Stephen W.

Director of the School of Music and Professor of Music Theory

470-578-2141

splate@kennesaw.edu

Price, Harry

Professor of Music and Music Education

470-578-3496

hprice8@kennesaw.edu

Remy Johnson, Elisabeth

Artist-in-Residence in Harp

470-578-6151

eremy@kennesaw.edu

Sherr, Laurence

Professor of Music (Composer-in-Residence)

470-578-3406

lsherr@kennesaw.edu

Skelton, Sam

Director of Jazz Studies and Senior Lecturer of Saxophone

470-578-6554

sskelton@kennesaw.edu

Skitch, Todd

Artist-in-Residence in Flute

470-578-6151

cskitch@kennesaw.edu

Smith, Christina

Artist-in-Residence in Flute

470-578-6151

csmith@kennesaw.edu

Solomonson, Andrew

Facility Operations Manager

470-578-2557

gsolomo1@kennesaw.edu

Talley, Terri

Part-time Assistant Professor of Music Education

470-578-6151

ttalley1@kennesaw.edu

Tiscione, Michael

Artist-in-Residence in Trumpet

470-578-6151

mtiscion@kennesaw.edu

Traficante, Debra

Director of Athletic Bands and Assistant Professor of Music

470-578-6426

dtrafica@kennesaw.edu

Wadsworth, Benjamin

Associate Professor of Music Theory

470-578-4375

bwadswo2@kennesaw.edu

Wagner, Kenn

Artist-in-Residence in Violin

470-578-6151

kwagne11@kennesaw.edu

Walker, Lester

Artist-in-Residence in Jazz Trumpet

470-578-6151

lwalke69@kennesaw.edu

Walters, Valerie

Artist-in-Residence in Voice

470-578-6390

vwalters@kennesaw.edu

Warren, John

Assistant Professor of Clarinet

470-578-2870

jwarre35@kennesaw.edu

Watkins, David

Professor Emeritus of Piano

470-578-6391

dwatkins@kennesaw.edu

Wedge, Todd

Assistant Professor of Voice

470-578-6398

twedge@kennesaw.edu

Weldon-Stephens, Amber

Part-time Instructor of Music

470-578-6151

aweldons@kennesaw.edu

Wright, Trey

Senior Lecturer of Jazz Studies and Jazz Guitar

470-578-2872

cwright1@kennesaw.edu

Young, Jana

Assistant Professor of Voice

678-797-2013

jyoung56@kennesaw.edu

Yun, Soohyun

Assistant Professor of Piano

470-578-6270

syun1@kennesaw.edu

Yunek, Jeff

Limited Term Assistant Professor of Music Theory

470-578-6151

jyunek@kennesaw.edu

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Department of THEATRE and PERFORMANCE STUDIES FACULTY & STAFF Name

Title

Phone

E-mail

Anderson, Justin

Part-time Instructor

470-578-3123

jande189@kennesaw.edu

Armer-Giardina, Natashya

Part-time Assistant Professor

470-578-3123

narmer@kennesaw.edu

Ashley, Freddie

Part-time Assistant Professor

470-578-3123

fashley@kennesaw.edu

Baldwin Pendergrass, Margaret

Senior Lecturer and Coordinator of General Education

470-578-2257

mbaldw11@kennesaw.edu

Bullins, Jamie

Associate Professor, Coordinator of Advising and

470-578-3358

jbullins@kennesaw.edu

Coordinator of Design/Tech Concentration Cantrell, Kara

Part-time Assistant Professor

470-578-3123

kcantre15@kennesaw.edu

Chen, Ming

Professor and Resident Designer

470-578-6156

mchen@kennesaw.edu

Cleaver, Evan

Part-time Assistant Professor

470-578-3123

ecleaver@kennesaw.edu

Cole, Judy

Resident Musical Director

470-578-6151

jcole51@kennesaw.edu

Davis, Jim

Associate Professor jointly appointed with the

470-578-2475

jdavi231@kennesaw.edu

Department of First Year Programs Dorff, Carolyn

Part-time Assistant Professor

470-578-3123

cdorff@kennesaw.edu

Eubanks, Shannon

Part-time Assistant Professor

470-578-3123

seubank5@kennesaw.edu

Eskridge, Dawn

Production Manager

470-578-4773

deskridg@kennesaw.edu

Farley, Kathryn

Part-time Assistant Professor

470-578-3123

kfarley3@kennesaw.edu

Farr-Schiller, Angela

Assistant Professor and Resident Dramaturge

470-578-4441

afarrsch@kennesaw.edu

Fisher Keyton, Kia

Part-time Assistant Professor

470-578-3123

kfishe23@kennesaw.edu

Garziano, Dori

Part-time Assistant Professor

470-578-3123

dgarzia@kennesaw.edu

Gentile, John

Professor

470-578-6338

jgentile@kennesaw.edu

Haverty, Michael

Part-time Assistant Professor

470-578-3123

mhavert2@kennesaw.edu

Herring, Brad

Facilities Manager

470-578-6515

bherrin1@kennesaw.edu

Jamieson, Renee

Office Manager

470-578-3123

yjamieso@kennesaw.edu

Johnson, Brittany

Costume Shop Manager

470-578-3673

bjohn168@kennesaw.edu

Joyce, Pam

Part-time Assistant Professor

470-578-3123

pjoyce1@kennesaw.edu

Lewis, Matt

Part-time Assistant Professor

470-578-3123

mlewis59@kennesaw.edu

Lombardo, Rick

Associate Professor, Chair, Artistic Director

470-578-4927

rlombar1@kennesaw.edu

Long, Melanie

Part-time Assistant Professor

470-578-3123

mlong26@kennesaw.edu

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Makus, Rebecca

Associate Professor and Resident Lighting Designer

470-578-7568

rmakus@kennesaw.edu

Morgan, Amanda W.

Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Musical Theatre

470-578-4408

awmorgan@kennesaw.edu

Morgan, David

Part-time Instructor

470-578-3123

dmorga60@kennesaw.edu

Moss-Bouldin, Shondrika

Part-time Assistant Professor

470-578-3123

smossbou@kennesaw.edu

Parrott, Charlie

Assistant Professor and Director of the KSU Tellers

470-578-2347

cparrot5@kennesaw.edu

Rasmusson, Elizabeth

Part-time Assistant Professor

470-578-3123

erasmuss@kennesaw.edu

Reid, Susan

Part-time Assistant Professor

470-578-3123

sreid@kennesaw.edu

Robinson, Karen

Professor, Coordinator of Internships, Assistant Chair

470-578-4446

krobins1@kennesaw.edu

Shiver, Kenyon

Technical Director

470-578-3623

kshiver1@kennesaw.edu

Wikstrom, Jan

Assistant Professor, Coordinator of Acting, Resident

470-578-7874

jwikstro@kennesaw.edu

Vocal Coach

Office of the DEAN | STAFF Name

Title

Phone

E-mail

Beckett, Kathie

Director of Marketing and Communications

470-578-3417

kbeckett@kennesaw.edu

Collins, Christine

Admissions Coordinator

470-578-6614

ccolli61@kennesaw.edu

Curtis, Brenda

Administrative Associate

470-578-3214

bcurtis@kennesaw.edu

Drewry, Jessica

Patron Services Manager

470-578-2455

jdrewry@kennesaw.edu

Fichter, Allison

Development Officer for College of the Arts

470-578-3129

afichter@kennesaw.edu

Fryer, Melissa

Secretary to the Dean

470-578-6742

mfryer@kennesaw.edu

Klay, Mosfica

Associate Business Manager

470-578-7754

mklay@kennesaw.edu

Long, Harrison

Interim Associate Dean

470-578-6884

hlong2@kennesaw.edu

McGehee, Mike

Business Manager

470-578-3642

mmcgehee@kennesaw.edu

Poulter, Patricia S.

Dean

470-578-6742

ppoulter@kennesaw.edu

Robinson, Samuel G.

Assistant Dean for Admissions and Student Services

470-578-2349

srobin50@kennesaw.edu

Stone, Joshua

Graphics Supervisor and Webmaster

470-578-2307

jstone16@kennesaw.edu

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