College of the Arts

Jason Lester, D.M., Dean

Antonio Zarro, M.F.A., Associate Dean for Academics

Don Piper, M.A., Associate Dean of the School of Communication, Art & Media

Mark Aliapoulios, M.M., Associate Dean of the School of the Performing Arts

Faculty

Professors

• Mark Aliapoulios, M.M.
• Stephanie Bennett, Ph.D.
• Katherine Chute, Ph.D.
• Tim Eichner, M.F.A.
• Kathleen Klein, Ph.D.
• Jason Lester, D.M.
• Thomas Parham, III, Ph.D.
• Don Piper, M.A.
• David Pounds, M.F.A.
• Tom St. Antoine, Ph.D.
• Tim Thompson, D.M
• Antonio Zarro, M.F.A.

• Jin Hanley, MA
• Allen McCoy, M.F.A
• Michael O’Connor, Ph.D.
• Samuel Rowley, D.M.E.

• Patrick Clifford, M.M.
• Heather Couch, M.F.A.
• Joseph Kingma, D.M.A.
• Danilda Martinez, M.A.
• Joseph Sowers, M.A.
• Dana White, M.F.A.

• Eileen Hebron, B.A.
• Marilyn Mims, B.M.E.

The College of the Arts includes the School of Communication, Art & Media  and the School of the Performing Arts . Together they embrace a diverse group of disciplines that emphasize artistic expression, arts advocacy, redemptive storytelling, and transformational experiences. The fundamental strengths of each department are based upon innovative and critical thinking, historical and cultural awareness, thorough examination of the creative process, and core Christian values.     

We are connected to artists who through the centuries made tremendous sacrifices so the message of the arts could be passed from generation to generation. We are aligned with, and an extension of, those individuals. Our calling is significant. We have been entrusted with the Arts for our generation and as cultural archivists the ensuing artistic creativity generated during this time will be restorative, authentic, and inspiring.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTS & PARTNERSHIPS

While each department is focused upon an intensive dedication to the individualized study and practicum within each discipline, the design of the degree programs within the College of the Arts provides for a unique community arena, through which interdisciplinary and collaborative engagements are encouraged and cultivated. Our collaborative efforts extends to external partnerships outside of the university, which aid in broadening the academic experience while disseminating and promoting the individual talent within the disciplines. Some of the partnerships involve opportunities for both students and faculty.