Music school dean Eileen Strempel at UCLA's Herb Alpert School of Music chosen for Board of Directors of International Council of Fine Arts Deans
The International Council of Fine Arts Deans (ICFAD) is set to welcome a new member on its board of directors – Eileen Strempel, the inaugural dean of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. This multinational alliance of executive academic visual and performing arts, design, and media administrators representing institutions of higher education, has a long and preeminent presence as an influential advocate for the arts.
Strempel's term on the ICFAD board will last for three years, during which she will contribute to the organization's mission of promoting innovation, fostering international cooperation, and advocating for the arts within higher education systems worldwide.
As the dean of the Herb Alpert School of Music at UCLA, Strempel has demonstrated exceptional leadership and global service to the musical community. Her appointment to the ICFAD board will amplify the impact of the school, maintaining its leadership role in transcending national and disciplinary boundaries.
In addition to Strempel, Sabrina Madison-Cannon, Dean and Professor of Dance, School of Music & Dance, University of Oregon, will also participate in the conversation facilitated by Strempel. This collaboration underscores the broad reach and interdisciplinary focus of ICFAD's efforts.
ICFAD plays a significant role in the global arts community, providing a platform for professional development and networking among deans, directors, and leaders of arts schools and programs. Through conferences, workshops, and seminars, it fosters professional growth and leadership development in arts administration.
One such event is the ICFAD conference, which provides professional development and exposure to the arts in global cultural centers. This year's conference features discussions, presentations, and networking opportunities among deans, artists, academic leaders, government officials, and foundation representatives.
Strempel will facilitate a conversation on Budgets and Fiscal Management for ICFAD's New Deans Discussions series on February 10. This session will undoubtedly benefit new deans as they navigate the complexities of budgeting and fiscal management in their respective institutions.
ICFAD also acts as a repository and disseminator of resources, research findings, and data related to arts education. It supports evidence-based policies and decision-making within arts institutions, aiming to elevate educational standards and outcomes.
Established to address the need for an organization of fine arts administrators, focusing on transformational opportunities and showcasing arts accomplishments in higher education institutions, ICFAD has been the first organization to provide a national network of fine arts administrators. This network has advanced the arts and brought greater respect and impact for the arts.
In summary, Eileen Strempel's appointment to the ICFAD board marks a significant step forward in the organization's mission to impact global fine arts education. Her experience and dedication to the arts will undoubtedly contribute to ICFAD's continued success in uniting leadership, promoting innovation, facilitating international cooperation, and advocating for the arts within higher education systems worldwide.
Eileen Strempel's appointment to the ICFAD board signifies a commitment to the organization's mission of education-and-self-development, specifically personal-growth, as she will engage in conversations facilitated by Sabrina Madison-Cannon, focus on Budgets and Fiscal Management, and contribute to the dissemination of resources for arts education. The ICFAD platform fosters personal-growth and leadership development in arts administration, aligning with Strempel's mission at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.
