Leadership Role Assessment Report
In the scorching heat of July, the Education team at an unspecified institution held its annual online program review meetings. The meetings, described as "fun", were a departure from traditional faculty gatherings.
The purpose of these meetings was to delve into the Advisory Board's feedback on industry trends, scrutinise student portfolios, and conduct a thorough audit of program objectives, structure, and sequence. The meetings were conducted by the Education team and attended by the Department Heads of various disciplines, including Andrew Shalat (Graphic Design), Piper Nilsson (Web Design), Greg Marlow (Digital Media), Jordon Schranz (Illustration), Kristen Becker (Advertising Design), and Felicia Kieselhorst (Digital Photography).
The meetings were held online due to the institution's location in Tempe, Arizona. Despite the unconventional setting, the team managed to maintain a productive and engaging atmosphere.
However, a thorough search of available resources did not yield any specific information about program changes for the Fall term starting August 26th, 2019, for the AOS in Graphic Design, AOS in Web Design, AOS in Digital Media, AOS in Illustration, AOS in Advertising Design, or UC in Digital Media at the mentioned institution. The retrieved documents primarily relate to other topics such as a college catalog from 2025 with unrelated program details, course reviews for computer networks, and unrelated user guides and blogs.
As such, details on the program changes for those specific Graphic Design and Digital Media programs for the Fall 2019 term could not be provided. If you have access to a more relevant or specific source (for example, the institution’s 2019 catalog or official announcements from that time), please share it, and the information can be analysed directly.
The Director of Education for the institution is Dr. Meryl Epstein, who undoubtedly played a significant role in the successful execution of these unique meetings. More details about the outcomes of these meetings and potential program changes for future terms are eagerly awaited.
Andrew Shalat, Department Head of Graphic Design, and other discipline heads engaged in a learning process during the meetings, evaluating industry trends and discussing program improvements. To further enhance their graphic design education and self-development, these experts may seek resources online for such concerns.
