The Dean of the School of the Arts is appointed by the President upon the recommendation of the Provost, who provides leadership to the School of the Arts and its component units: the Petrie School of Music, the Department of Theater and Dance, and the Department of Art and Design.
The Dean of the School of the Arts focuses on supervision of department chairs, the professional development of the faculty within the School and, working with the Provost, on hiring, annual review, and tenure and promotion review of faculty. In addition, the Dean focuses on support of students in the academic program, including supervising resolution of student complaints beyond the department chair level. The Dean of the School of the Arts reports to the Provost, performing the duties they delegate and, in general, is responsible for all academic affairs within the School of the Arts. The Dean of the School of the Arts represents the School on the Leadership Council. Duties shall include:
- Provide administrative oversight of and responsibility for each unit within the School of the Arts;
- Enforce the policies of the faculty, including determining the disqualification or placement on probation of students majoring in programs of the School of the Arts and appointing students within the School to the Dean’s List or conferring other honors in recognition of academic excellence;
- Recommend to the Provost all appointments, promotions, salaries, and changes or terminations of employment among the faculty and staff of the School of the Arts;
- Exercise oversight of and responsibility for all budgets within the School of the Arts;
- Assist the Provost in providing vision and leadership in promoting curriculum development in and between the units of the institution;
- Encourage and promote faculty development in every unit of the School of the Arts;
- Assist with all School of the Arts assessment and accreditation activities;
- Assist the Provost in working with the Office of Enrollment Management to promote the recruitment of students;
- Assist in retention efforts in all units of the School; and
- Other duties as assigned by the Provost.