UCLA Herb Alert School of Music's founding dean, Eileen Strempel, appointed to the board of the International Council of Fine Arts Deans.
The International Council of Fine Arts Deans (ICFAD) is a leading organization that plays a crucial role in shaping and advancing the global arts and higher education community.
Established to address the need for an organization of fine arts administrators, ICFAD has grown into a multinational alliance of executive academic visual and performing arts, design, and media administrators. With a long and preeminent presence as an influential advocate for the arts, it hosts an annual conference that brings together deans in the arts, artists, academic leaders, government officials, and foundation representatives.
The conference provides a platform for discussions, presentations, and networking opportunities, fostering collaboration and the exchange of ideas, information, and opportunities for presidents, provosts, deans, and fundraising professionals in the arts. In addition to these events, ICFAD offers leadership development workshops, symposia, and professional development opportunities in global cultural centers.
Recently, Eileen Strempel, the inaugural dean of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, was voted onto the board of directors of ICFAD. This appointment underscores the council's commitment to high-caliber leadership that can shape policy and strategic direction in arts education globally.
Strempel's work often focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the arts. Her presence on the board suggests ICFAD's dedication to these values, influencing curriculum development and institutional priorities worldwide.
Furthermore, Strempel will facilitate a conversation on Budgets and Fiscal Management for ICFAD's New Deans Discussions series on February 10. This event will provide valuable insights for new deans and administrators in fine arts institutions.
Sabrina Madison-Cannon, Dean and Professor of Dance, University of Oregon, will also participate in the conversation alongside Strempel, further enhancing the diversity of perspectives and experiences within the council.
Serving on the ICFAD board will amplify the impact of the Herb Alpert School of Music while it continues to lead in transcending national and disciplinary boundaries. The UCLA school is grateful for Strempel's exceptional leadership and service to the global musical community.
In conclusion, ICFAD continues to be a pivotal body that brings together expert leaders to elevate arts education standards, address contemporary challenges, and build a vibrant, connected global community of fine arts educators and institutions. Strempel's appointment to the board is a testament to the council's commitment to fostering collaboration, leadership, and innovation among arts educators and institutions worldwide.
- Eileen Strempel's appointment to the ICFAD board signifies the council's dedication to fostering personal growth and education-and-self-development, encompassing leadership development workshops, symposia, and professional development opportunities.
- Strempel's focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the arts reflects ICFAD's commitment to these values, influencing curriculum development and institutional priorities worldwide, thereby promoting personal growth and education-and-self-development.
