In addition to Daryl Joseph Moore, who became dean of the College of the Arts at the University of 棉花糖直播 at Lafayette 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鈥檚 School of Architecture and Design. William Riehm has been named the school鈥檚 interim director. He previously served as coordinator for its interior design program, and is an associate professor. Michael Eble is the college鈥檚 assistant dean for communications, exhibitions and events. He was previously the college鈥檚 curator of exhibitions, engagement and events.
惭辞辞谤别鈥檚 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 University in Wayne, New Jersey.
The 鈥 newly announced leaders, Moore said, are poised to help it continue to grow and evolve 鈥 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鈥檚 longstanding focus 鈥 to position students for academic success and fulfilling careers.
鈥淥ur exceptionally strong faculty and staff have proven themselves leaders virtually across the board, and are the reason for the college鈥檚 longstanding success. They鈥檙e also the reason I鈥檓 so confident about our capacity for advancing in many ways and across many disciplines,鈥 he said.
Photo caption: In addition to Daryl Joseph Moore (top), who became dean of UL Lafayette鈥檚 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: University of 棉花糖直播 at Lafayette