College of Fine Arts

Margaret Merrion
Dean

Margaret Hamilton
Advising Director
(269) 387-4672
margaret.hamilton@wmich.edu

Academic Units:

Gwen Frostic School of Art
Dance
School of Music
Theatre

Mission

The mission of the College of Fine Arts is to elevate humanity through the creation, performance, exhibition, and study of art, dance, music and theatre, while promoting excellence in artistic, scholarly, and cultural education to serve our students, the university and the greater community.

The college values and advocates:

The arts as essential for the lifelong learning and enrichment of the individual and the community
A dynamic environment that inspires curiosity and innovation while honoring tradition and the diversity of human expression
A culture of collegiality and collaboration among students, faculty, staff and administrators in the pursuit of excellence and distinction
An integration of technical proficiency with theoretical understanding