CommitteesCultivation and Stewardship CommitteeAreas of relevant focus include but are not limited to:
![]() Committee Chair Rick Davis ![]() Board Liaison Martin Camacho Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging CommitteeThe Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Committee gathers information and data on current diversity issues, addresses concerns related to setting goals and the development of guiding principles that will enable Fine Arts Deans to create more inclusive environments in their institutions in a way that addresses inequities and systemic racism, and promotes the development and mentoring of higher education administrators (prospective Deans) of diverse backgrounds. Areas of relevant focus include but are not limited to:
![]() Committee Chair Steve Peters ![]() Board Liaison Chuck O'Connor Global Connections CommitteeThe Global Connections Committee (GCC) of the International Council of Fine Arts Deans (ICFAD) is dedicated to the enhancement of a worldwide community of leaders who provide learning and training in the arts. The Committee cultivates and nurtures working relationships between international arts institutions that advance common goals with ICFAD. In addition, for ICFAD members, the Committee engenders genuine understanding and appreciation of the arts in cultures from around the world. Committee Chair Joseph Hopkins ![]() Board Liaison Royce Smith Leadership Development CommitteeThe Leadership Development Committee provides learning experiences on issues related to leadership in the arts within the academy (e.g., strategic planning, working with advisory boards). Our goal is to assist members to develop or enhance their leadership capabilities, identify critical issues facing arts administrators, and provide assistance with the challenges facing university arts faculty and staff. We hope to stimulate those already serving in leadership roles as well as nurture those just starting their leadership journey. Areas of relevant focus include but are not limited to include design and presentation of a pre-conference Leadership Development Workshop, combining the attributes of two pre-conference workshops formerly known as Mentoring Initiatives for New Deans (providing a toolbox for those who have transitioned into administrative leadership roles as a dean of higher education visual and performing art schools and colleges) and Fellows (promoting a healthy and continuous pipeline of talented arts administrators who are prepared to move into leadership positions in our institutions having been nominated and recognized for their leadership and potential). Goals of the Leadership Development Workshop include:
![]() Committee Chair Peg Faimon ![]() Board Liaison James Frazier |