The Academic Advisors at The College of Fine Arts work closely with students from freshman year through graduation. The Academic Advisors are committed to providing a holistic experience that ensures students to be well-equipped for the challenges of successfully completing a fine arts degree from the University of Arizona.
Academic Advising
- Helps you understand and complete your major and minor degree requirements.
- It also helps you to develop goals in conjunction with your academic course of study.
- Clarify university academic policies and procedures, and program requirements.
- Explains academic distinction, probation, disqualification, general petitions, and enrollment in more than 19 units, leave of absence, and disability-related course substitutions.
The University has established guidelines regarding academic policies and procedures, your rights and responsibilities, and your degree requirements. You are responsible for your own academic progress and need to become familiar with UA policies.
Contact Information
Dean’s Office
| Ms. Norma Ayon |
Associate Director, Advising
nayon@arizona.edu Music Bldg, Room 111 520-621-1301 |
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| Kimberly Ann Valdez |
Academic Advisor I
kavaldez@arizona.edu Music Bldg, Room 111 520-621-1778 |
Advisors – School of Art
| Christina Beasley |
Academic Advisor I
cswanson@arizona.edu Art Bldg, Room 11A 520-621-2618 |
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| Megan G Bartel |
Program Coordinator
mbartel@arizona.edu Art Bldg, Room 11A 520-621-8518 |
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| Wilma Pinedo |
Program Coordinator
wpinedo@arizona.edu Art Bldg, Room 11C 520-621-2618 |
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| Ashley S Rubin |
Senior Academic Advisor I
arubin@arizona.edu Art Bldg, Room 11A 520-621-2618 |
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| Daryl Flores |
Academic Advisor I
darylc@arizona.edu Art Bldg, Room 110 520-621-2618 |
Advisors – School of Dance
| Tamara Dyke-Compton |
Associate Professor, Dance | Associate Director, School of Dance
tdykecompton@arizona.edu Ina Gittings Bldg, Room 121M 520-621-4698 |
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| Elizabeth George |
Associate Professor, Dance
egeorge@arizona.edu Ina Gittings Bldg, Room 121D 520-621-2905 |
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| Hayley E Meier |
Assistant Professor of Practice
hmeier@arizona.edu Ina Gittings Bldg, Room 121 520-621-4698 |
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Advisor – Fred Fox School of Music
| David J. Boulton |
Assistant Director, Undergraduate Student Academic Services
davidboulton@arizona.edu Music Bldg, Room 109 520-621-1655 |
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Advisors – School of Theatre, Film and Television
| Keshia Neal |
Senior Academic Advisor I
kneal23@arizona.edu Marshall Bldg, Room 236 520-626-6700 |
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| Nicole Staab |
Academic Advisor I
nstaab@arizona.edu Marshall Bldg, Room 220 520-621-8741 |
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| David Yarnelle |
Assistant Professor of Practice
yarnelle@arizona.edu Marshall Bldg, Room 235 520-621-3771 |
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CFA Student Services
| Lindsay Clark |
linds@arizona.edu Slonaker House, Room 201 520-621-9430 |
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| Max M. Jackson |
Coordinator, Recruiting - Admissions and Enrollment
maxj@arizona.edu Slonaker House, Room 203 520-626-1644 |
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| Melanie J Marsh |
Program Assistant
melaniejmarsh@arizona.edu Music Bldg, Room 111 520-626-1194 |
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| Kimberly Moore |
Financial Aid Professional II
kmoore657@arizona.edu Slonaker House, Room 201 520-276-5935 |
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| Ms. Norma Ayon |
Associate Director, Advising
nayon@arizona.edu Music Bldg, Room 111 520-621-1301 |
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| Kimberly Ann Valdez |
Academic Advisor I
kavaldez@arizona.edu Music Bldg, Room 111 520-621-1778 |
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| Karin Nolan |
Assistant Professor of Practice | Assistant Professor, Music
knolan@arizona.edu Music Bldg, Room 159 520-621-7470 |
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This summer Michelle Fricker attended the Alonzo King LINES Ballet Summer Intensive, thanks to the support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle donors.
#MediciMondays
Michelle is an undergraduate student in the The University of Arizona School of Dance. She took various technique classes, learned LINES repertoire and studied the concepts and ideologies that the company practices.
“I took choreographic workshops by the faculty, company members and the one and only Alonzo King and even had a performance at the end of the intensive where I got to perform work choreographed by Carmen Rozestraten.”
The #MediciScholar program helped make one of her dreams become a reality.
“Growing up, I dreamed about going to intensives just like this one but could never afford it. Going to these summer programs is vital in a dancer's training in preparation for life post-graduation. Going to LINES exposed me to a new way of moving with emphasis on a specific quality and intention that I had not prioritized in my training prior. I will forever value the connections I made with dancers and faculty and the personal growth in dance I made over the three weeks I was there.”
“I would like to thank my donors: Ms. Silverman and Judge Smelkinson! Thank you for all you do for aspiring artists like myself. I am so grateful to have been able to go to San Francisco this summer and continue my dance research which was made possible due to your donation.”
To learn more about the program.
>> azart.fyi/MediciCircle
Thanks to donations made by generous #MediciCircle members, talented artist scholars like Michelle are awarded $1,000 to pursue an educational summer project beyond the classroom.
We are thankful for our Arizona Arts family on campus, in our community and beyond. Have a happy, safe holiday weekend.
#beardown🐻⬇️
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The dance majors at The University of Arizona School of Dance are more than performers! They are talented choreographers. Arise/Student Spotlight is an inspiring performance of student works, Nov. 30-Dec. 4.
azart.fyi/AriseTix
Photo by Ed Flores, featuring Jacob Amey and McKaylee True, Kennedy Frazier and Alexander Turner.
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