SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS THROUGH PARTNERSHIP
The Office of Student Success partners with students and faculty to ensure every arts student thrives academically.
We provide personalized academic advising, connect students to essential resources, and work closely with faculty to support student retention and graduation. Whether you're a student planning your path or a faculty member seeking support for your students, we're here to help.
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JASON BARKEMEYER
Executive Director for Student Success
Advises: Photo | Video, BFA
STACIA MORGAN DUNN
Assistant Director for Student Success
Advises: Performance BM, Music Therapy BMT, Music Minors, Music MM, Graduate Music Certificates
MICHELLE GUTIERREZ
Academic Advisor II
Advises: Graphic Design BFA, Arts Leadership MA, Graduate Arts Leadership Certificates
ERIKA JIMENEZ
Academic Advisor II
Advises: Theatre BFA, Dance BFA/BA, Art History MA/BA, Dance Minors, Interdisciplinary Arts Minors, Musical Theatre Minors
JEB MUELLER
Academic Advisor II
Advises: Graphic Design BFA, Music BA/BM, Music DMA
ALLISON WATSON
Academic Advisor II
Advises: Painting BFA, Sculpture BFA, Art MFA, Studio Art Minors
- Academic Planning & Course Selection
- Explore majors and plan your coursework strategically
- Set academic goals that align with your career aspirations
- Navigate degree requirements and graduation timelines
- Ongoing Support & Check-ins
- Regular meetings to keep you on track toward graduation
- Early intervention when academic challenges arise
- Goal-setting and strategic planning for your college experience
- Academic Recovery & Second Chances
- Individualized support for students facing academic difficulties
- Tools and strategies for reflection, recovery, and re-engagement
- Personalized plans to get back on track
- Campus Resource Connections
- Links to tutoring, financial aid, career services, and student life
- Help finding the right resources at the right time
- Advocacy and support navigating university systems
- Student Support Collaboration
- Early alert systems for students facing academic challenges
- Consultation on student academic progress and intervention strategies
- Coordination of support services for students in your courses
- Academic Policy & Procedure Support
- Guidance on academic standing policies and procedures
- Support for incomplete grade resolutions and academic recovery plans
- Assistance with academic accommodation implementation
- Enrollment, Retention & Graduation Support
- Enrollment trend analysis and reporting for strategic planning
- Retention data tracking and intervention planning
- Graduation rate monitoring and improvement strategies
- Academic success metrics and benchmarking across programs
- Curriculum Planning & Enrollment Data
- Course enrollment patterns and capacity planning
- Student progression analysis through degree requirements
- Data support for curriculum development and revision
- Academic pathway optimization based on student success outcomes
- Program demand forecasting and resource allocation
- Faculty Partnership & Communication
- Quick pathways to refer students for academic support
- Coordination with disability services, counseling, and tutoring centers
- Collaborative planning for student retention strategies
- Administrative & Strategic Support
- Student progress reporting and analytics
- Policy development consultation for student success initiatives
- Emergency support coordination through CoogsCARE referrals
- Institutional effectiveness data and compliance reporting
- Academic Planning Tools:
- Academic Catalog - Course descriptions and degree requirements
- Academic Calendar - Important dates and deadlines
- Academic Maps - Four-year degree plans
- KGMCA Minor Petition Form - For students intending to declare a Minor in the College of the Arts
- Academic Catalog - Course descriptions and degree requirements
- Student Support Services:
- CoogsCARE - Emergency support for housing, transportation, childcare, and basic needs
- University Career Services - Career counseling, internships, and job placement
- Counseling & Psychological Services - Mental health support and counseling services
- CoogsCARE - Emergency support for housing, transportation, childcare, and basic needs
- Academic Success Centers:
- LAUNCH - Peer tutoring for 100+ courses and academic coaching
- Writing Center - One-on-one writing consultations and support
- Math Tutoring (CASA) - Mathematics tutoring and testing services
- Language Commons - World language learning support
- LAUNCH - Peer tutoring for 100+ courses and academic coaching
- Accessibility & Testing:
- Justin Dart, Jr. Student Accessibility Center - Accommodations for students with disabilities
- University Testing Services - Placement exams and certification testing
- Justin Dart, Jr. Student Accessibility Center - Accommodations for students with disabilities
- Academic Policies:
- Undergraduate Academic Affairs - Withdrawal policies and academic procedures
- Undergraduate Academic Affairs - Withdrawal policies and academic procedures
The College of the Arts offers degrees at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. Due to the variety of degrees and programs offered, students are advised to consult the Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalogs for specific information about all degree requirements.
Undergraduate Programs
- School of Art Programs
- Bachelor of Arts
- Art History, BA
- Art, BA
- Bachelor of Arts
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- Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Graphic Design, BFA
- Painting, BFA
- Photo | Video, BFA
- Sculpture, BFA
- Bachelor of Fine Arts
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- Minor
- Art History for Other Majors Minor
- Art History for Studio Art or Art Majors Minor
- Arts (Studio) Minor
- Interdisciplinary Arts Minor
- Minor
- Moores School of Music Programs
- Bachelor of Arts in Music
- Bachelor of Music
- Elective Studies in Music Education, BM
- Elective Studies in Music Marketing, BM
- Elective Studies in Nonprofit Leadership, BM
- Music Composition, BM
- Music Theory, BM
- Performance, BM
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- Bachelor of Music Therapy, BMT
- Minors
- Music Literature/History Minor
- Music Theory Minor
- School of Theatre & Dance Programs
- Bachelor of Arts
- Dance, BA
- Bachelor of FIne Arts
- Dance, BFA
- Theatre, BFA
- Minor
- Dance Minor
- Musical Theatre Minor (beginning Fall 2026)
- Certificate
- Dance Certification
- Other KGMCA Programs
- College of the Arts - Experience Track
- CotA Teacher Certification Program
- Bachelor of Arts
Graduate Programs
- School of Art
- Art, MA
- Arts Leadership, MA
- Art, MFA
- Arts and Health Online Certificate
- Film & Media Production & Leadership Graduate Certificate
- Museum & Gallery Management Online Certificate
- Moores School of Music
- Certificate in Music Performance, CMP
- Music, MM
- Music, DMA
- School of Theatre & Dance
- Theatre, MA
- Theatre, MFA