UCLA's Herb Alpert School of Music's first Dean, Eileen Strempel, appointed to the Board of Directors of the International Council of Fine Arts Deans.
The Herb Alpert School of Music at UCLA has reason to celebrate as its dean, Eileen Strempel, has been voted onto the board of directors of The International Council of Fine Arts Deans (ICFAD). This prestigious organisation plays a significant role in global arts leadership and advocacy in higher education.
ICFAD, a multinational alliance of executive academic visual and performing arts, design, and media administrators representing institutions of higher education, was founded in response to the need for an organisation of fine arts administrators. It was the first organisation to provide a national network of fine arts administrators, aiming to advance the arts and bring greater respect and impact for the arts.
The organisation fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and leadership development among arts academic leaders to address evolving educational and societal challenges. It advocates for the arts' value and impact within higher education institutions and beyond, emphasising the importance of creative arts in academic, cultural, and community contexts.
ICFAD promotes best practices and standards in arts education at a global level through shared resources, policy influence, and collective voice. It builds partnerships and coalitions across institutions and countries to advance arts education, research, and community engagement on an international scale.
While the exact detailed scope of ICFAD's activities was not explicitly found in the search results provided, these points align with typical roles of such international councils composed of fine arts academic leaders who provide strategic guidance and advocacy within the higher education sector.
Serving on the ICFAD board will amplify the impact of the Herb Alpert School of Music. Eileen Strempel, the inaugural dean of the school, has expressed excitement about deepening the commitment to excellence in global arts leadership and advocacy in higher education.
In addition to Strempel, Sabrina Madison-Cannon, Dean and Professor of Dance, School of Music & Dance, University of Oregon, will also participate in a conversation on Budgets and Fiscal Management for ICFAD's New Deans Discussions series on February 10.
The ICFAD annual conference features discussions, presentations, and networking opportunities for deans. It takes place in global cultural centers and includes artists, academic and intellectual leaders, government and foundation officials. The conference facilitates forums for the global exchange of ideas, information, and opportunities for presidents, provosts, deans, and fundraising professionals in the arts.
The Herb Alpert School of Music at UCLA appreciates Strempel's leadership and service to the global musical community. The public is encouraged to congratulate Dean Strempel on her appointment to the ICFAD board. The school continues to lead in transcending national and disciplinary boundaries.
[1] Academic Leadership Roles and ICFAD [3] Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Arts Education [4] ICFAD's Advocacy for Arts in Higher Education
[1] Eileen Strempel's appointment to the ICFAD board signifies a valuable opportunity for personal growth, career development, and education-and-self-development as she will help shape arts leadership in higher education.
[2] ICFAD's commitment to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among arts academic leaders, as demonstrated in the New Deans Discussions series, can contribute significantly to personal growth, career development, and education-and-self-development for those engaged in the conference.
