Abilene Christian University College of Arts and Sciences
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Churches of Christ |
| Dean | Dr. Gregory Straughn [1] |
Academic staff | 130 FT / 50 PT |
| Location | Abilene, Texas, USA |
| Campus | Abilene Christian University |
| Website | http://www.acu.edu/academics/cas/ |
Abilene Christian University's College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college of ACU[2] with 2,000 majors with 45 undergraduate and 9 graduate degree programs in 18 academic departments.
Mission statement
To educate students for worldwide Christian service and leadership through programs of study and other learning experiences that blend a liberal arts education with professional and career education. The college offers a broad spectrum of programs in the arts, humanities, mathematics, and social, behavioral, and natural sciences. Every student at ACU, regardless of major, passes through the College of Arts and Sciences because most of the university's core curriculum is housed in the college.[3]
Administration
List of Deans
- 2007 - 2009 Dr. Jeanine Varner - Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Undergraduate degree programs
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Mission statement
Our mission is to educate students for Christian stewardship of sustainable agricultural and environmental systems throughout the world.[4]
Faculty
- Ed Brokaw
- Jim Cooke
- Florah Mhlanga
- Emmett Miller
- Foy Mills, Jr.
- Michael Nicodemus
Majors
- Agribusiness
- Animal Science
- Environmental Science
Outstanding Alumni[5]
- Sidney Allen
- Daniel Dominguez
- Joseph Bunting
Art and Design
Faculty & Staff
- Jack Mawell
- Geoffrey Broderick
- Robert Green
- Kenney Jones
- Dan McGregor
- Ronnie Rama
- Virginia Sadler
- Nil Santana
- Kathryn Wasemiller
- Mike Wiggins
- Sandra Willis
Majors
- Art (BA)
- Art Education (BA)
- Graphic Design/Advertising (BA)
- Graphic Design, 2- and 3-Dimensional Studio (BFA)
- Interior Design (BS)-CIDA accredited (formerly FIDER)
- Pre-Architecture (AA)
Outstanding Alumni
- Talmadge Smith class of 1998; BA/ART, YALE/Cesar Pelli and Associates Architectural Firm, New Haven, CT
- Jesse Willmon class of 1999; BFA, Lead Graphic Designer Comedy Central New York, NY
- Nathan Post class of 2000; BFA, Lead Graphic Designer for H-E-B Food Stores, Canyon Lake, TX
- Jacob Ristau class of 2000; BFA, Professor at University of Redlands, Southern California
- Lori Beth Thornton class of 2000; BA/ARTT, Exhibit Coordinator, National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, Abilene, TX
- Sarah English class of 2001; BFA, Fashion Design Instructor, Wade College, Dallas, TX
- Megan Srygley class of 2001; INTD, Design Consultant, Wilson Office Interiors, Dallas, TX
- Tiffany Davidson class of 2001; INTD, Design consultant IDA, Inc, Brentwood, TN
- Janna Luttrell class of 2002; BFA GD, MA in Fine Art /University of the Arts London
- Aleisha Rhodes class of 2002; INTD, Masters of Architecture, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
- Josua Schoemake class of 2002; BFA GD, Graphic Design in Dallas w/ Harolds
- Crystal Kinney class of 2003; BFA GD, Spring Woods High School Fine Arts Teacher
- Tim Ingram class of 2003; BFA-GD, Art Director for Dennard, Lacey and Associates - Dallas
- Brandon Detherage class of 2004; BFA-GD, Graphic Designer for Christianity Today International
- Rebecca Barker class of 2004; BFA-3D, Deep in the Heart Foundry; Austin, TX/Head Patineur and Manager of Patina Department
- Candice Perry class of 2004; BFA, Lea County Commission for the Arts/Building Coordinator
- Ryan Feerer class of 2005; BFA, School of Visual Arts NYC; Illustrating Steven Moore's children's book "Suckythumb"
- Katrina Willis class of 2005; BFA, Creative Director and Portrait Artist at Katrina Willis Studio, Chicago
- Dustin Sizemore class of 2005; INTD, Residential Project Manager and Designer for Jeff Luther Construction- Design/Build, General Contractor- Abilene, TX
References
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