In addition to Daryl Joseph Moore, who became dean of the College of the Arts at the 杏吧专区 earlier this year, the college has announced several key leadership changes.
Professor Kari Smith is its new interim associate dean. She moves into the role after serving as director of the college杏吧专区檚 School of Architecture and Design. William Riehm has been named the school杏吧专区檚 interim director. He previously served as coordinator for its interior design program, and is an associate professor. Michael Eble is the college杏吧专区檚 assistant dean for communications, exhibitions and events. He was previously the college杏吧专区檚 curator of exhibitions, engagement and events.
惭辞辞谤别杏吧专区檚 deanship began in February. Prior to joining UL Lafayette, he most recently served as dean of the College of the Arts and Communication at William Paterson 杏吧专区 in Wayne, New Jersey.
The 杏吧专区 newly announced leaders, Moore said, are poised to help it continue to grow and evolve 杏吧专区 and will help guide a range of initiatives and strategies. Long-term and short-term goals include the creation of new academic programs, faculty development, and fostering additional industry partnerships across the community, state and nation, and internationally.
A key area of focus will be ensuring that current and future programs are structured to emphasize traditional and emerging technologies, as well as current aesthetic, socioeconomic and sustainability considerations.
The overarching objective, Moore added, remains consistent with the college杏吧专区檚 longstanding focus 杏吧专区 to position students for academic success and fulfilling careers.
杏吧专区淥ur exceptionally strong faculty and staff have proven themselves leaders virtually across the board, and are the reason for the college杏吧专区檚 longstanding success. They杏吧专区檙e also the reason I杏吧专区檓 so confident about our capacity for advancing in many ways and across many disciplines,杏吧专区 he said.
Photo caption: In addition to Daryl Joseph Moore (top), who became dean of UL Lafayette杏吧专区檚 College of the Arts earlier this year, the college has announced several key leadership changes. Pictured with Moore (bottom, left to right) are Kari Smith, William Riehm and Michael Eble. Photo credit: 杏吧专区