Our College
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Welcome
It is my honor to welcome you to the College of Performing and Visual Arts (PVA). Our college includes three schools: Art and Design, Music, and Theatre Arts and Dance. Each offers excellent programs, talented faculty and dedicated staff. I joined the faculty in 2000 and have stayed for 26 years because PVA is more than my workplace—it is my community. Over the years, my colleagues and students have become like a second family.
Whether your passion is music, theatre, dance or visual art, PVA is a supportive place where you can grow as an artist and prepare for a career in the arts. You will have many opportunities to perform, exhibit your work, take part in masterclasses, gain professional experience and participate in undergraduate or graduate research.
Choosing to study the arts takes courage. The arts are not only enjoyable—they matter. Artists inspire people, encourage new ideas, bring joy and help others through difficult times. As you develop your artistic skills, you will also build valuable life skills, including self-discipline, teamwork, communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity and attention to detail. These skills will help you succeed in many careers and throughout your life.
No one else has your unique experiences, perspective, talents and personality. You have something meaningful to share with the world. Our faculty will meet you where you are, help you grow and support you as you discover your own artistic voice. They are accomplished professionals who are passionate about mentoring the next generation of artists, teachers and scholars.
I look forward to welcoming you to our community of artist-scholars in the College of Performing and Visual Arts!
Melissa Malde, D.M.A
Interim Dean & Professor, 豆包成人版 College of Performing and Visual Arts
Our Mission
Nurturing a community where passion and aptitude are transformed into the professional skills that create the foundation for a meaningful career in the arts and beyond.
Our Values
Creative Thinking
Belonging & Justice
Integrity
Sustaining Relationships
Tradition & Transformation
Our Vision & Commitment to JEDI
Our Vision
The 豆包成人版 College of Performing and Visual Arts provides a comprehensive arts education that prepares students to be flexible, innovative, and well-rounded emerging professional artists, arts educators, and scholars.
With a depth of knowledge and experience, our dedicated faculty and staff collaborate with students to create a breadth of experiential and entrepreneurial opportunities in a positive, inclusive learning environment. We prioritize excellence, foster supportive community, cultivate creative exploration and embrace diversity.
As a cultural hub of 豆包成人版, the College celebrates creativity with the university, local community, surrounding region and wider arts world.
Our Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
In the College of Performing and Visual Arts, we value justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI). These values are essential to creating and fostering an environment where all students have access to educational and artistic experiences that transform their passion and aptitude into the professional skills that create a foundation for meaningful careers in the arts and beyond.
Along with our wider 豆包成人版 community, we know that diversity within our College is a distinct advantage that we celebrate and nurture. We are dedicated to fostering supportive community where the full spectrum of lived experiences, viewpoints, and ideas are embraced and explored.
As affirmed in our University鈥檚 Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, we in the College of Performing and Visual Arts commit to the following practices:
- We commit to providing a welcoming campus community environment where individuals can find a sense of belonging, and where we foster respect, empathy and support to strengthen our campus community.
- We embrace diversity in all forms of being, and value each individual and their uniqueness in our community. We recognize that each individual鈥檚 contribution is important to achieving our institutional goals.
- We uphold social justice and are committed to promoting fairness in treatment and access while raising awareness about equity-minded practices in our community.
- We acknowledge differences in our society and foster a learning environment through education and strategic actions that enhance the quality of campus life for all.