Dear CCA community,
It is with a mixture of pride and sadness that I inform you that Provost Melanie Corn has accepted the position of president at Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD) in Ohio. Melanie will be CCAD’s fifth president and the first woman to hold that office. She will leave CCA at the end of February and start her new job at CCAD on March 21, 2016.
Melanie’s twelve-year tenure at CCA has been distinguished by inspiring leadership and remarkable achievement. She has been an outstanding academic leader, developing and implementing the overall academic vision for the college, playing a pivotal role in our successful assessment efforts, leading the charge in our diversity initiatives, and spearheading faculty development programs. She has also been instrumental in the expansion of the college's academic programs and facilities.
Melanie joined
CCA in the Office of Undergraduate Studies in 2003 and has held increasingly
responsible leadership positions in Academic Affairs, culminating with her appointment
as provost in 2012. In addition, she has regularly taught
in CCA’s Critical Studies, Visual Studies, and MFA in Fine Arts programs. Melanie received her
BA in Art History from Stanford, her MA in Art History from UC Santa Barbara,
and, while serving as CCA’s provost, earned her EdD in Higher Education
Management from the University of Pennsylvania. More information on Melanie and the CCAD appointment can be found on the website.
I have begun conversations with a group of representatives from faculty governance to develop a transition plan. Our goal is to ensure a smooth process for everyone. I will keep the CCA community apprised as the plan is finalized.
On a personal note, it has been an absolute pleasure working with Melanie these
past twelve years. CCAD is very fortunate to have such an experienced advocate
for art and design education as their next leader. I know you will join me in
congratulating her and wishing her and her family all the best in the future. We
will be making plans to celebrate Melanie in the near future. Stay tuned!
Sincerely,
Steve Beal