Vice President of Academic Affairs Ringling College of Art and Design
Leadership
Trustees
Mr. George Miles | Chair
Mr. Michael Klein | Vice Chair
Ms. Rosemary Oberndorf | Co-Treasurer
Dr. Joel Morganroth | Co-Treasurer
Dr. Larry Thompson | President
Mr. Ravi Akhoury
Mr. Ali Thousand. Bahaj
Mr. Robert Bartner
Dr. Richard Basch
Dr. Alex Beavers, Jr.
Ms. Elaine Crouse
Mr. Maurice Cunniffe
Ms. Ariane Dart
Mr. Ray Dillman
Mr. Dean Eisner
Mr. James Ericson
Mr. Robert Essner
Ms. Ping Faulhaber
Mr. Larry Garberding
Ms. Teri Hansen
Mr. Steve Hutchinson
Ms. Flora Major
Ms. Nancy Markle
Ms. Jean Martin
Mr. Frank Martucci
Ms. Elenor Maxheim
Ms. Arianna McAnniff, '21
Ms. Mary Ann Meyer
Mr. Jonathan Mitchell
Dr. Joel Morganroth
Mr. Karl Newkirk
Mr. Richard Rivera
Mr. Samuel Samelson
Ms. Janet B. Schmidt
Mr. Sam Scott
Mr. Rajesh Soin
Mr. Willie M. Stanfield
Mr. Dale Strohl
Ms. Jackie Tilton
Ex Officio:
Ms. Emily Walsh, President, Ringling College Library Association
Ms. Pauline Becker
Ms. Carol Camiener
Ms. Linda Dickinson
Mr. Arthur Ferguson
Mr. Jack Harrison
Ms. Carolyn Johnson
Ms. Elaine Keating
Mr. Robert A. Kimbrough
Dr. Diana Lager
Cheryl Loeffler
Ms. Isabel Norton
Brandon Oldenburg, Illustration '95
Ms. Susan Palmer
Mr. George Pierson '65
Ms. Diane Roskamp
Mr. Ernest F. Smith
Mr. Steven B. Stein
Ms. Lois Stulberg
Ms. Wendy G. Surkis
Senior Officers
Dr. Larry R. Thompson
President
Dr. Larry R. Thompson became president of Ringling College of Fine art and Design in July, 1999. As head of this premier art and design college, he is transforming the mode people think about art and design and why businesses must infuse inventiveness to thrive. A lawyer and an educator, Larry served equally Special Assistant to the President of The Ohio State University, President/CEO of Flint Cultural Center in Michigan, and was founding Executive Director/ CEO of the Rock and Ringlet Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio prior to joining Ringling Higher. He is the sometime president for the Association of Contained Colleges of Art and Design and currently serves every bit a member of its Executive Committee, is Chair of the President's Council of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida, and serves on boards of many local arts and borough organizations.
Dr. Peter A. McAllister
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Peter McAllister received his Bachelor degree from the University of Toronto, his Ph.D. in Music Education from Kent State University, and an Institute for Management and Leadership in Teaching Document from Harvard University. He joined Ringling College of Art and Design in 2017, coming from California Land University, Los Angeles, where he served equally Dean of the College of Arts and Messages. He has also held leadership positions at the University of Arizona and Brawl State University. Peter has co-edited 11 books, and over 410 research articles have cited his published research, with a focus on motivation theories and educational technologies. He served as a reviewer for the Policy Brief published by the Quango of Arts Accrediting Associations, which includes the National Clan of Schools of Fine art and Pattern (NASAD). As Vice President for Bookish Affairs at Ringling College of Art and Design, he works collaboratively with other division Vice Presidents, as well as colleagues in Academic Affairs including two Associate Vice Presidents, under the leadership of President Larry R. Thompson. For all students enrolled at Ringling College, Academic Diplomacy supports its faculty in offering 13 majors: Business organization of Art and Pattern, Computer Animation, Creative Writing, Film, Fine Arts, Game Fine art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Motion Design, Photography & Imaging, Visual Studies, plus new majors Virtual Reality Evolution, and Entertainment Blueprint in Themed Environments.
Dr. Tammy Southward. Walsh
Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students
Dr. Tammy S. Walsh earned her BA in Speech Communications/Broadcasting from Mansfield University; a MS in Counseling/College Pupil Personnel from Shippensburg University; and her EdD in Higher Education from Nova Southeastern Academy. She has over 30 years of experience in higher educational activity, specifically focused on Student Diplomacy/Pupil Development work, and has served equally Vice President for Educatee Life and Dean of Students at Ringling Higher of Fine art and Design since June, 2005. Tammy is agile in numerous national and regional organizations to include: ACPA, NASPA, AICAD, NODA, NACAS, IACLEA, ASCA and ICUF. She also serves on the Embracing Our Differences (EOD) Steering Committee within Sarasota.
Ms. Stacey Corley
Vice President for Advancement
Ms. Stacey Corley has BPA in Bookkeeping and MBA from Mississippi Country Academy. Prior to joining Ringling College in 2012, Stacey served ii years equally Associate Director for Development at the Ringling Museum/FSU Foundation. Her previous career was with Bristol-Myers Squibb where she worked for 10 years as Neuroscience Specialty Sales Representative, Senior Hospital Business Managing director, and Senior Territory Business concern Manager. Stacey volunteered for the Junior League of Nashville for seven years, and she has been involved with the Junior League of Sarasota since 2003, having served as President, VP of Finance, and Co-Chair of Simply Sarasota.
Dr. Tracy A. Wagner
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Dr. Tracy A. Wagner has a BA in Economic science and Bookkeeping from the University of Northern Iowa, her MBA from the University of Dubuque, and a PhD in Leadership and Instruction/Specialization in Higher Education Administration from Barry University. Tracy has served individual college education 31 years, 27 of those equally the master fiscal officer including service to the University of Dubuque and Knox Higher. Afterward serving xv years as Ringling College of Art and Design's VP for Finance and Assistants, Tracy is currently helping to pb the institution as Executive VP. In this position, she works direct with Ringling'south President and senior leadership, spearheading a number of special initiatives of the Higher including institutional strategic planning, working to effectively engage the Board of Trustees, and further connecting the Museum campus and the Main campus. Tracy is also responsible for overseeing the Offices of Human Resources and Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, and serves the College equally our Title Ix Coordinator. Tracy is a member of numerous associations including the National and Southern Associations of College and University Business organization Officers, the Lodge of Higher and Academy Planners, and the Association of College Education Facilities Officers. She currently serves every bit vice-chair of the Higher Instruction Facilities Financing Authority.
DR. JASON Fifty. GOOD
VICE PRESIDENT FOR ENROLLMENT Management AND MARKETING
Dr. Jason Proficient received his BA from Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), and his MA and PhD in Hispanic studies from Spain's Universidad de Cadiz. Jason has more than 15 years of feel in higher education with authoritative experience in strategic enrollment direction, marketing, international education, and faculty instruction. Prior to coming to Ringling College of Fine art and Blueprint he served as Vice President for Innovation and Pupil Recruitment at EMU. He has also held leadership positions as Director of Study Abroad, Director of Admissions, and Manager of Retention with experience at both public and private institutions. Jason is too an educator with experience as a kinesthesia instructor for traditional undergraduate, mail service-traditional, online, bilingual, graduate, and international teaching. As Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing at Ringling, Jason provides leadership to the Admissions, Fiscal Aid, Pattern Middle, and Marketing and Communications teams. Jason is passionate virtually the value strategic enrollment management and marketing brings to an institution, not only in growing the enrollment, but also in building diverse and inclusive student bodies and removing barriers to improve access to underrepresented groups.
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