SFUAD’s new campus life coordinator, Malcolm Morgan, holds his first major event takes place from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Friday, Oct. 28 on the Quad, where he will show two films on a blowup screen in honor of Halloween, the original Ghostbusters and Jeepers Creepers.
Raffles Transition
posted by Andrew Koss
Jackalope Magazine interviews consultant Charles Restivo, who is leading SFUAD’s upcoming ownership transition.
New Year, New Fees
posted by Andrew Koss
SFUAD Finance Director Steven Posey explains the break-down with new student fees for 2016.
Ryan Davis Joins Student Life
posted by Andrew Koss
Meet Ryan Davis, SFUAD’s new director of Student Life.
Tiffany Rodriguez: Institutional Research...
posted by Jen Hanson
Tiffany Rodriguez is an integral part of the inner workings of Santa Fe University of Art and Design. “In my role as manager of Institutional Research, I collect, analyze, and disseminate institutional data to campus leadership, program chairs, and faculty,” she says.
Debra Tervala and Academic Affairs...
posted by Jen Hanson
SFUAD’s VP of Academic Affairs Debra Tervala works behind the scenes to make sure all faculty are able to do what they need to do and to provide the programs students need.
Interim President Maria Puzziferro...
posted by Franco Romero
At small universities, students have the opportunity to make connections, and receive the attention they need. Making this happen is very important to SFUAD’s new interim president, Maria Puzziferro, who wants to put her focus on students and their educational experience.
Financial Aid Matters...
posted by Jen Hanson
The new team in SFUAD’s Financial Aid office offers tips to students to help them navigate their finances while in college.
Seven Things You Need to Know About Career Services...
posted by Jen Hanson
Career Services Director Joanie Spain provides tips and support for students in preparation for future creative careers.
New Face in Enrollment: Justin Grogan...
posted by Jen Hanson
“The people you work with make it or break it,” enrollment advisor Justin Grogan says, and for him SFUAD surpasses his expectations. Grogan works with prospective and current students in the Creative Writing and Literature and Photography departments.
Q/A w/ DeVillier and Sanders
posted by Charlotte Martinez
In this interview with David DeVillier, assistant director of campus life, and Terrance Sanders, Student Life operations manager, we hear from two of the friendliest faces on campus.
Meet Amanda Vanlandingham...
posted by Charlotte Martinez
Jackalope interviews SFUAD Academic Advisor Amanda Vanlandingham in this audio-visual story.
Career Services
posted by Zoe Baillargeon
Jobs. Internships. Resumés. Career Services has it all. Jackalope talks to Director Joanie Spain about resources for students and grads.
Meet Charlie Miu
posted by Charlotte Martinez
Director of Academic Advising Charlie Miu speaks to Jackalope Magazine about his new position at Santa Fe University of Art and Design and shares his accomplishments and pursuits in the world of education.
SFUAD Courts Prospective Students
posted by Jonathan Hargraves
Enrollment pulled out all the stops Oct. 17 in the lobby of the Greer Garson Theatre to persuade young people from all over the region to pursue a SFUAD bachelor’s degree. Izzi Getlo, from Flagstaff, Ariz., has been looking for the right college since her freshman year of high school. “I want a school where there are like-minded people,” Getlo said, “and I don’t have to sit in a classroom all day.” Torn between film and musical theater, Getlo said she hoped to know the course of study she wants to pursue after the tour. Greeted by enrollment reps, prospective students received personalized packets of university information, and were then offered a breakfast of fresh pastries and hot coffee — all while being treated to a xylophone serenade by Contemporary Music Program freshman Eugene Mason. Pastries offered included scones, muffins, chocolate croissants and cinnamon buns. After the check-in portion was complete, prospective students and their parents were then asked to seat themselves in the theater for a viewing of a promotional video and welcome remarks by department faculty. The promotional video emphasized the university’s association with big names and events such as Shepard Fairey, Ozomatli and Shoot the Stars. Faculty spokesmen included Matt Donovan from Creative Writing, Tony O’Brien from Photography, Chris Eyre from The Film School, Tom Miller from Studio Art, Laura Fine Hawkes from Performing Arts and Scott Jarrett from Contemporary music — Graphic Design was unavailable. The faculty spoke of the myriad benefits one may derive from a SFUAD education — including the competitive edge writing students acquire from working with published faculty, the collaborative opportunities and creative independence provided students by Jackalope Magazine, the high tech facilities and equipment available to students at The Film School and the new 360 degree theatrical performance space used by performing arts called “In the Round.” “We offer a culture of professionalism, as well as being a college,” Jarrett said. After welcome remarks were completed, prospective students and their parents were then separated into groups by area of interest, and escorted by faculty spokesman to learn more about their respective departments. More than half of prospective students gathered for The Film School. According to Ryan Henson, the international coordinator of enrollment, the department holds nine open houses per year, hosting an average of 400 prospective students each of those years. Data for the percentage of students who enrolled after attending an open house were unavailable. However, Registrar Mary Angell says that enrollment of “first-time freshmen” went up to 246 for the 2014 fall semester, compared to 201 for the previous fall — an 18 percent increase. The day closed with a 3 p.m. reception mixer at the Welcome Center. Arriving from a campus tour, prospective students and parents alike were greeted with a variety of snacks, including cheese and crackers, grapes, fresh-baked brownies and cookies, lemonade and ice water. A plethora of SFUAD paraphernalia was available for purchase as well. “The school was great,” Getlo said afterward. She seemed set on SFUAD, she remained torn between majors. When asked if she was leaning one way or the other, Getlo said musical theater because “that’s where my heart is.” Deb Ellis, mother of photo prospective Ian Ellis, was impressed with SFUAD. Ellis liked what she says appears to be a hands-on curriculum, which is “preparing students to work.” “Ian’s also looking at [Northern Arizona University],” Ellis said, “but we were really impressed with the facilities here.”...
New Provost in Town
posted by Nicholas Beckman
Jackalope Magazine checks in with SFUAD’s new and interim provost, Debra Tervala, about her plans and thoughts for the school.
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