Director of Advising + Academic Services ART 104D(206) 685-3220bsimon@uw.eduBackground and ExperienceSummaryEducationPhD, Germanics, University of WashingtonMA, Medieval Latin and Medieval German, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität FreiburgBA, Germanics and Romance Languages, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität MünsterAdvising As Advisers in Art, Art History and Design, we are committed to dispelling the myth that learning in the visual arts limits the scope of professional opportunities for our graduates. Our work is anchored by a deep commitment to the values of the School, College, and University. We advocate for and facilitate student driven questions, issues and initiatives. Our professional advising team supports programming to help majors recognize that the dynamic learning offered in the visual arts contributes to their confidence, skills, interest in innovation, and understanding of community as they move forward. We do this by: Providing one-on-one and group advising addressing the individual needs of 600 undergraduate and graduate majors Developing targeted and innovative group advising for 3,000+ pre-majors, transfer students, and the public Creating programming through our Student Voice Project including events and activities that support the professional development of art, art history and design majors. I also ensure that the team members of the School's Advising Office have the information and support they need to continue their excellent work. Academic Services I work closely with division and program chairs of the School of Art + Art History + Design to develop and plan the curriculum for all degree programs, including: Managing annual teaching schedules Submitting courses to time schedule and managing room assignments Supporting faculty on development of new courses, course modifications and grading systems Generating and communicating enrollment data and metrics to the Director and College Serving on School and College committees Affiliated Departments Arts & Sciences Humanities German Studies Social Sciences Jackson School of International Studies
