Vote for Art Center's Future! Put Education First!
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Art Center College of Design Board of Trustees
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[Overview of petition] Art Center College of Design faces an important decision. Next month, The Board of Trustees will be meeting to decide on the future of Richard Koshalek's presence at Art Center and consequently, the future of the school itself. The expansion projects which this administration has pursued are part of the Master Development Plan (including the Gehry Library) and they threaten to further deplete Art Center of important resources and will undermine the educational welfare of the current student body.
Before it is too late, demand that a halt be put to such projects so that a plan can be put in place to prioritize student education and fix the problems that face the Art Center community today.
To view the full petition, please click on the "letter" link underneath the image to the left.
For more information: http://designercowboy.blogspot.com/2008/05/serious-trash.html
Before it is too late, demand that a halt be put to such projects so that a plan can be put in place to prioritize student education and fix the problems that face the Art Center community today.
To view the full petition, please click on the "letter" link underneath the image to the left.
For more information: http://designercowboy.blogspot.com/2008/05/serious-trash.html
[Overview of petition] Art Center College of Design faces an important decision. Next month, The Board of Trustees will be meeting to decide on the future of Richard Koshalek's presence at Art Center and consequently, the future of the school itself. The expansion projects which this administration has pursued are part of the Master Development Plan (including the Gehry Library) and they threaten to further deplete Art Center of important resources and will undermine the educational welfare of the current student body.
Before it is too late, demand that a halt be put to such projects so that a plan can be put in place to prioritize student education and fix the problems that face the Art Center community today.
To view the full petition, please click on the "letter" link underneath the image to the left.
For more information: http://designercowboy.blogspot.com/2008/05/serious-trash.html
Before it is too late, demand that a halt be put to such projects so that a plan can be put in place to prioritize student education and fix the problems that face the Art Center community today.
To view the full petition, please click on the "letter" link underneath the image to the left.
For more information: http://designercowboy.blogspot.com/2008/05/serious-trash.html
Dear Art Center Trustees,
We, the undersigned, are members of the Art Center Community: its students, alumni, faculty, and staff. First and foremost, we are requesting that the Board of Trustees act -- in its capacity as governing body of the school -- to put an immediate halt to the current Art Center Master Development Plan which includes the Gehry designed DRC.
The mission of Art Center has traditionally been and should be the nurturing of professional design and artistic abilities through the education of its students. We believe that this tradition of educational excellence has been compromised under the direction of the current administration and its president Richard Koshalek, and we ask that the Board of Trustees take immediate action to again make education the school's top investment priority.
That prioritization of education should result in tangible and immediate improvements for students, classes, facilities, and teachers. To that end, we request that the Board also take action to dramatically reduce non-educational administrative expenses. We ask that fund raising efforts place the highest priorities on scholarships and endowments which directly benefit current and future students.
Lastly, we request greater alumni representation on the college's senior leadership team and we respectfully request the opportunity for one or more of our Community delegates to formally address the Board at its next meeting in order to make our concerns known.
As members of the Art Center Community, we stand together: firmly committed to the legacy of the school, its students and alumni. Art Center is not made up of one man's vision, but one vision built from the whole of past, present and future students. Please do not allow yourselves to be distracted by the legacy needs of one man. Do not continue to allow critically-needed capital to be diverted to non-essential uses. Do not spend more time and money on the distant future, when there is great present need. Put education first.
Thank you for your time and attention.
We, the undersigned, are members of the Art Center Community: its students, alumni, faculty, and staff. First and foremost, we are requesting that the Board of Trustees act -- in its capacity as governing body of the school -- to put an immediate halt to the current Art Center Master Development Plan which includes the Gehry designed DRC.
The mission of Art Center has traditionally been and should be the nurturing of professional design and artistic abilities through the education of its students. We believe that this tradition of educational excellence has been compromised under the direction of the current administration and its president Richard Koshalek, and we ask that the Board of Trustees take immediate action to again make education the school's top investment priority.
That prioritization of education should result in tangible and immediate improvements for students, classes, facilities, and teachers. To that end, we request that the Board also take action to dramatically reduce non-educational administrative expenses. We ask that fund raising efforts place the highest priorities on scholarships and endowments which directly benefit current and future students.
Lastly, we request greater alumni representation on the college's senior leadership team and we respectfully request the opportunity for one or more of our Community delegates to formally address the Board at its next meeting in order to make our concerns known.
As members of the Art Center Community, we stand together: firmly committed to the legacy of the school, its students and alumni. Art Center is not made up of one man's vision, but one vision built from the whole of past, present and future students. Please do not allow yourselves to be distracted by the legacy needs of one man. Do not continue to allow critically-needed capital to be diverted to non-essential uses. Do not spend more time and money on the distant future, when there is great present need. Put education first.
Thank you for your time and attention.
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# 1,525:
7:53 pm PDT, Aug 21,
Ryu Endo, Japan
# 1,524:
6:59 pm PDT, Aug 10,
Nicolette Picardo, California
# 1,523:
1:59 pm PDT, Aug 4,
Andi Alnwick, New York
# 1,522:
2:07 pm PDT, Aug 2,
Greta Malkotzoglou, Greece
# 1,521:
12:01 pm PDT, Jul 31,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 1,520:
7:43 am PDT, Jul 30,
Greg Saccoccio, California
This is a common concern at higher education facilities everywhere. There is a perception that the image of a school needs to be based on a campus, rather than the reputation of the alumni. Having taken some night courses at both Hillside and South Campus, I can see why the school needs to expand. But, how long will it be before the wealthy Rose Bowl NIMBY neighbors try to drive Art Center away because of noisy, congested streets? What will become of the Master Plan investment then? I will be reading a lot more about this issue - it began to concern me when the price of admission (a scholarship donation) for the Car Classic became too expensive for fans and supporters of the school and great design.
This is a common concern at higher education facilities everywhere. There is a perception that the image of a school needs to be based on a campus, rather than the reputation of the alumni. Having taken some night courses at both Hillside and South Campus, I can see why the school needs to expand. But, how long will it be before the wealthy Rose Bowl NIMBY neighbors try to drive Art Center away because of noisy, congested streets? What will become of the Master Plan investment then? I will be reading a lot more about this issue - it began to concern me when the price of admission (a scholarship donation) for the Car Classic became too expensive for fans and supporters of the school and great design.
# 1,519:
11:13 am PDT, Jul 27,
Jaime Lopez, California
# 1,517:
9:49 am PDT, Jul 23,
John Enete, California
I am entering Entertainment Design in Fall and am sickened by the thought that I would spend 6 figures on my education, to have the administration push aside my academic needs for their monetary and political gains.
I am entering Entertainment Design in Fall and am sickened by the thought that I would spend 6 figures on my education, to have the administration push aside my academic needs for their monetary and political gains.
# 1,516:
9:48 am PDT, Jul 23,
Name not displayed, France
I really thought that the ACCCD Edifice Complex had been overcome. I taught at the Swiss campus, which was too expensive, in the wrong place in the wrong country, and which was populated almost exclusively by students from wealthy families which were able to support the very high costs. But, the campus was in a chateau, which flattered the ACCD administration. Those costs were particularly difficult to accept for Europeans used to superior educations that are not only free, but include a stipend for students so that they can concentrate on learning. The Craig Ellwood building (also in the wrong community, which does not appreciate Art Center's presence) is a monstrosity when considered as a practical educational facility, but of course it has a wonderful public relations value. Perhaps the same will be true of a Gehry building, as it was of the chateau, but prestige and PR values did not keep the European campus open. Many really first-class practitioners came out of the European student body, but instructors were faced with entirely too many inept and untalented students who were admitted only because their families could and would pay for their presence. My connection with Art Center goes back 56 years. I learned a lot when I was a student, I shared a lot when I was an instructor, and I have been enriched by knowing so many fine creators who benefitted from an Art Center education. West Third street was a ramshackle mess, but it oten did the job of education better than has been done in the "fancy digs" occupied subsequently. Raise money, yes. But put that money into making life easier for students who cannot afford the — yes — exorbitant costs of a contemporary Art Center College of Design education. I think constantly of a student who came to me for advice long after I had finished all relationship with the school. He was not at the school when I was, but his case sticks in my mind. He has a rich family (necessarily),an Art Center diploma, and a respected degree and, after a long, painful search, a reasonable job. what he does not have, and has never had, and will never have, is talent. He should have been gently and positively discouraged from pursuing a career in design, but Art Center needed his family's money to pay for impressive premises. I would like to think that Art Center's reputation will not be tarnished by an ever-increasing number of no-talent ACCD degree-holders like that unfortunate man, people accepted into the school so that another architectural marvel can be funded.
I really thought that the ACCCD Edifice Complex had been overcome. I taught at the Swiss campus, which was too expensive, in the wrong place in the wrong country, and which was populated almost exclusively by students from wealthy families which were able to support the very high costs. But, the campus was in a chateau, which flattered the ACCD administration. Those costs were particularly difficult to accept for Europeans used to superior educations that are not only free, but include a stipend for students so that they can concentrate on learning. The Craig Ellwood building (also in the wrong community, which does not appreciate Art Center's presence) is a monstrosity when considered as a practical educational facility, but of course it has a wonderful public relations value. Perhaps the same will be true of a Gehry building, as it was of the chateau, but prestige and PR values did not keep the European campus open. Many really first-class practitioners came out of the European student body, but instructors were faced with entirely too many inept and untalented students who were admitted only because their families could and would pay for their presence. My connection with Art Center goes back 56 years. I learned a lot when I was a student, I shared a lot when I was an instructor, and I have been enriched by knowing so many fine creators who benefitted from an Art Center education. West Third street was a ramshackle mess, but it oten did the job of education better than has been done in the "fancy digs" occupied subsequently. Raise money, yes. But put that money into making life easier for students who cannot afford the — yes — exorbitant costs of a contemporary Art Center College of Design education. I think constantly of a student who came to me for advice long after I had finished all relationship with the school. He was not at the school when I was, but his case sticks in my mind. He has a rich family (necessarily),an Art Center diploma, and a respected degree and, after a long, painful search, a reasonable job. what he does not have, and has never had, and will never have, is talent. He should have been gently and positively discouraged from pursuing a career in design, but Art Center needed his family's money to pay for impressive premises. I would like to think that Art Center's reputation will not be tarnished by an ever-increasing number of no-talent ACCD degree-holders like that unfortunate man, people accepted into the school so that another architectural marvel can be funded.
# 1,515:
4:34 pm PDT, Jul 22,
Jeff Kahn, California
as an alumni and educator I want the limited funds to go toward student needs.
as an alumni and educator I want the limited funds to go toward student needs.
# 1,514:
10:57 am PDT, Jul 22,
Onny Jap, Indonesia
# 1,513:
5:09 pm PDT, Jul 19,
Ferdinand Ullrich, California
All things come to an end. Art Center might no longer exist in 10 years...due to bigotry, greed, profiteering, inflated egos and poor management decisions. Richard Koshalek Nate Young Tracy Tambascia Marty Smith Kit Baron The Board of Trustees the list goes on.
All things come to an end. Art Center might no longer exist in 10 years...due to bigotry, greed, profiteering, inflated egos and poor management decisions. Richard Koshalek Nate Young Tracy Tambascia Marty Smith Kit Baron The Board of Trustees the list goes on.
# 1,512:
11:22 am PDT, Jul 17,
Mark Jordan, California
# 1,511:
8:28 pm PDT, Jul 12,
Name not displayed, Colorado
# 1,510:
6:32 pm PDT, Jul 12,
Name not displayed, California
As a alum, I cannot condone keeping Richard after witnessing the underhanded and deceitful tactics he has displayed during this situation against the student body.
As a alum, I cannot condone keeping Richard after witnessing the underhanded and deceitful tactics he has displayed during this situation against the student body.
# 1,509:
6:09 pm PDT, Jul 12,
Steven Matos, California
I put this off for long enough but i should sign this. I entered art center under the "new" program and was immediately bombarded with 17-19 units, a confusing schedule, and limited instruction. starting terms after me got even worse experiences as more students were being admitted per term. Highly recommended teachers get replaced by substitutes who (although have professional exp.) have never taught. To sacrifice class size and teacher quality for something as trivial as flashy architecture is ridiculous and an insult to student body no matter what term. Many great educators have already been pushed aside because of the president's politics, should this continue many more will be in danger as well. These are the people who helped give ACCD the great reputation it has. Given the current atmosphere ACCD will slowly be choked of them by head administration. With the current recession and tuition being raised at the predictably high rate it is I find it infuriating to think the purpose is to fulfill one mans building fetish. Student Pavilion? please! glorified security personnel lounge is more accurate. South Campus? the entire wind-tunnel is one huge gallery space, several classes could be held on the first level and dorms... to arrive in 2020. What would one expect from someone who only understands the museum and gallery world though? I understand ACCD has to become more "relevant" in these times where ivy leagues are starting there own design programs... but the answer to how art center can differentiate themselves is NOT architecture. I think we all know how Koshalek feels about this school, it should be obvious by how often he's on campus. To keep him would mean to undermine all that is art center.
I put this off for long enough but i should sign this. I entered art center under the "new" program and was immediately bombarded with 17-19 units, a confusing schedule, and limited instruction. starting terms after me got even worse experiences as more students were being admitted per term. Highly recommended teachers get replaced by substitutes who (although have professional exp.) have never taught. To sacrifice class size and teacher quality for something as trivial as flashy architecture is ridiculous and an insult to student body no matter what term. Many great educators have already been pushed aside because of the president's politics, should this continue many more will be in danger as well. These are the people who helped give ACCD the great reputation it has. Given the current atmosphere ACCD will slowly be choked of them by head administration. With the current recession and tuition being raised at the predictably high rate it is I find it infuriating to think the purpose is to fulfill one mans building fetish. Student Pavilion? please! glorified security personnel lounge is more accurate. South Campus? the entire wind-tunnel is one huge gallery space, several classes could be held on the first level and dorms... to arrive in 2020. What would one expect from someone who only understands the museum and gallery world though? I understand ACCD has to become more "relevant" in these times where ivy leagues are starting there own design programs... but the answer to how art center can differentiate themselves is NOT architecture. I think we all know how Koshalek feels about this school, it should be obvious by how often he's on campus. To keep him would mean to undermine all that is art center.
# 1,508:
4:21 pm PDT, Jul 12,
Aaron Bocanegra, California
Since I have received my MFA in Graduate fine art from Art Center I have heard of many mistakes made by the administration that have disturbed me. Primarily the loss of the critical theory department and fine art. Art and education should be the essence of Art Center, and the priorities need to be reinforced.
Since I have received my MFA in Graduate fine art from Art Center I have heard of many mistakes made by the administration that have disturbed me. Primarily the loss of the critical theory department and fine art. Art and education should be the essence of Art Center, and the priorities need to be reinforced.
# 1,507:
10:40 am PDT, Jul 10,
Name not displayed, Montana
We pay for good education! Please support our futures!
We pay for good education! Please support our futures!
# 1,506:
6:14 pm PDT, Jul 7,
Name not displayed, California
# 1,504:
2:55 pm PDT, Jul 6,
Name not displayed, California
# 1,503:
9:49 pm PDT, Jul 2,
Name not displayed, California
PLEASE MAINTAIN EDUCATION AS ACCD'S HIGHEST PRIORITY...it is our most invaluable resource - much more so than superficial improvements.
PLEASE MAINTAIN EDUCATION AS ACCD'S HIGHEST PRIORITY...it is our most invaluable resource - much more so than superficial improvements.
# 1,502:
12:40 am PDT, Jul 2,
Grace Lee, California
As and alumni of Art Center it saddens me to find out that the leaders of this wonderful school do not seem to have their priorities straight. Art Center is a "school" shouldn't education be its first priority? We were constantly taught the idea of function. Please don't let such a great school lose its function.
As and alumni of Art Center it saddens me to find out that the leaders of this wonderful school do not seem to have their priorities straight. Art Center is a "school" shouldn't education be its first priority? We were constantly taught the idea of function. Please don't let such a great school lose its function.
# 1,501:
9:54 pm PDT, Jul 1,
Name not displayed, California
# 1,500:
12:34 pm PDT, Jul 1,
Goutam Mitra, California
Tink Adams left Chouinard to start Art Center after a disagreement he had with Mrs. Chouinard. He rented two rooms in a dilapidated building. Art Center and the dot were born without the need for any starchitects. Art Center’s foundation was built upon inspiration and perspiration. It was a boot camp for competitive and collaborative talent, each of which had a common goal. Art Center used to be a holistic institution comprised of students, faculty, curriculum, facilities, administration, the Board of Trustees, and the City of Pasadena. One that has not been accepted into Art Center, attended, and graduated, can’t comprehend what Art Center was and should be. Art Center is Adams’ legacy. The graduates are Art Center’s legacy. The renovation and the preservation of Ellwood’s Hillside Campus should be a priority. Starchitects, still need not apply. What’s with the FEMA housing in the faculty parking lot? What happened to the sculpture garden? What happed to Art Center?
Tink Adams left Chouinard to start Art Center after a disagreement he had with Mrs. Chouinard. He rented two rooms in a dilapidated building. Art Center and the dot were born without the need for any starchitects. Art Center’s foundation was built upon inspiration and perspiration. It was a boot camp for competitive and collaborative talent, each of which had a common goal. Art Center used to be a holistic institution comprised of students, faculty, curriculum, facilities, administration, the Board of Trustees, and the City of Pasadena. One that has not been accepted into Art Center, attended, and graduated, can’t comprehend what Art Center was and should be. Art Center is Adams’ legacy. The graduates are Art Center’s legacy. The renovation and the preservation of Ellwood’s Hillside Campus should be a priority. Starchitects, still need not apply. What’s with the FEMA housing in the faculty parking lot? What happened to the sculpture garden? What happed to Art Center?
# 1,499:
12:23 pm PDT, Jul 1,
Natalya Madolora, California
All I know is that I'm $320,000 in debt with no job. I don't know how I ended up in this situation. I don't know if I should blow my head off or escape to Mexico. It is very difficult to start your career with so much debt. I really don't know what to do. I'm so glad that Art Center has prepared me for this. Thank you very much for ruining my life.
All I know is that I'm $320,000 in debt with no job. I don't know how I ended up in this situation. I don't know if I should blow my head off or escape to Mexico. It is very difficult to start your career with so much debt. I really don't know what to do. I'm so glad that Art Center has prepared me for this. Thank you very much for ruining my life.
# 1,498:
9:08 pm PDT, Jun 30,
Eric John Cushing, California
If you seek an in-depth exploration of the fundamental reasons why a building by Gehry would be a deeply flawed decision, I encourage you to read The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. Similarly, and most likely influenced by Rand's work, I suggest you pick up the more recent book Seventy-nine Short Essays on Design by Michael Bierut. If you don't have that kind of time, or if you need further proof, in the form of Alumni pudding in this case, I would like to share my perspective. • The south campus, the first failure (second if you count the student pavilion) of this regime, looks great from the outside, but endures constant criticism from the students and faculty that use it. Criticism of function. If form follows function, or is at the very least a slave to function, then the south campus is a failure. • The Hillside campus, while frequently scorned for its lack of parking and teasingly referred to as the 'big black box,' is held in coveted regard by those that have walked its halls and crossed its bridges. It is a 'Swiss Army Knife' of a building. Versatile, anonymous and robust; it's everything a canvas should be. It is a success by every measure of function. I would like to quote/paraphrase Rand before my next bullet. "Nothing is given to man on earth. Everything he needs has to be produced. He can survive in only one of two ways—by the independent work of his own mind or as a parasite fed by the minds of others. The creator originates. The parasite borrows." "The creator lives for his work. The parasite lives second-hand. He needs others. Others become his prime motive." "The basic need of the creator is independence. To a creator, all relations with men are secondary. The basic need of the second-hander is to secure his ties with men in order to be fed. He declares that man exists in order to serve others." • Art Center's legacy is made possible by creators; people that defined their own world and introduced that world to the rest of us. These are people that change the world, these are the shoulders of giants that Art Center has stood upon these many years. For Art Center to continue this legacy it's primary goal must not be vanity; its iconic structure and its future, in both form and function, can not be derived through such a cheap second-hand tactic as a celebrity architect. If you sweep the feet from beneath your giants, upon who's shoulders will you be hoisted when the world asks 'What is the greatest design school in the world?' You're a fool if you believe Gehry's building can fill such a role.
If you seek an in-depth exploration of the fundamental reasons why a building by Gehry would be a deeply flawed decision, I encourage you to read The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. Similarly, and most likely influenced by Rand's work, I suggest you pick up the more recent book Seventy-nine Short Essays on Design by Michael Bierut. If you don't have that kind of time, or if you need further proof, in the form of Alumni pudding in this case, I would like to share my perspective. • The south campus, the first failure (second if you count the student pavilion) of this regime, looks great from the outside, but endures constant criticism from the students and faculty that use it. Criticism of function. If form follows function, or is at the very least a slave to function, then the south campus is a failure. • The Hillside campus, while frequently scorned for its lack of parking and teasingly referred to as the 'big black box,' is held in coveted regard by those that have walked its halls and crossed its bridges. It is a 'Swiss Army Knife' of a building. Versatile, anonymous and robust; it's everything a canvas should be. It is a success by every measure of function. I would like to quote/paraphrase Rand before my next bullet. "Nothing is given to man on earth. Everything he needs has to be produced. He can survive in only one of two ways—by the independent work of his own mind or as a parasite fed by the minds of others. The creator originates. The parasite borrows." "The creator lives for his work. The parasite lives second-hand. He needs others. Others become his prime motive." "The basic need of the creator is independence. To a creator, all relations with men are secondary. The basic need of the second-hander is to secure his ties with men in order to be fed. He declares that man exists in order to serve others." • Art Center's legacy is made possible by creators; people that defined their own world and introduced that world to the rest of us. These are people that change the world, these are the shoulders of giants that Art Center has stood upon these many years. For Art Center to continue this legacy it's primary goal must not be vanity; its iconic structure and its future, in both form and function, can not be derived through such a cheap second-hand tactic as a celebrity architect. If you sweep the feet from beneath your giants, upon who's shoulders will you be hoisted when the world asks 'What is the greatest design school in the world?' You're a fool if you believe Gehry's building can fill such a role.
# 1,497:
3:25 pm PDT, Jun 30,
Name not displayed, California
# 1,496:
2:15 pm PDT, Jun 30,
Meehiang Park, California
# 1,495:
10:22 am PDT, Jun 30,
Christian Chi-Hyoung Lee, California
I believed in Art Center's pure education beliefs and hardcore boot camp training. This is what makes us the best designers in the world. This is not right at all... I am losing my pride here along with my fellow art center designers!!!! Stick to the traditions Richard~ Alumni 2004 ENV - Christian Lee, Ventura CA
I believed in Art Center's pure education beliefs and hardcore boot camp training. This is what makes us the best designers in the world. This is not right at all... I am losing my pride here along with my fellow art center designers!!!! Stick to the traditions Richard~ Alumni 2004 ENV - Christian Lee, Ventura CA
# 1,494:
1:47 am PDT, Jun 30,
Emily Smith, Germany
As an alumni and former member of student government (1998-2000), i see that these issues are recurring themes at art center. The first step is to assure a top notch education now and to make it an education attainable to talented students that cannot afford it. I understand the need for expansion and a broader approach to design education in the future. I understand the importance of school's reputation and the role that a architectural masterpiece can add to this. But not at the cost of the students. These goals need not be exclusive of each other.
As an alumni and former member of student government (1998-2000), i see that these issues are recurring themes at art center. The first step is to assure a top notch education now and to make it an education attainable to talented students that cannot afford it. I understand the need for expansion and a broader approach to design education in the future. I understand the importance of school's reputation and the role that a architectural masterpiece can add to this. But not at the cost of the students. These goals need not be exclusive of each other.
# 1,493:
4:17 pm PDT, Jun 28,
A. Song, California
# 1,492:
7:18 pm PDT, Jun 27,
Markus Kroll, California
I agree with Robert Jones, there are more people that need to go, and TRACY TAMBASCIA (dean of students) is the first one that I'd like to see being expelled. This person is by far the rudest, and is not the least interested in helping students achieve their goals.
I agree with Robert Jones, there are more people that need to go, and TRACY TAMBASCIA (dean of students) is the first one that I'd like to see being expelled. This person is by far the rudest, and is not the least interested in helping students achieve their goals.
# 1,491:
3:26 am PDT, Jun 27,
Martin Schicht, Austria
# 1,490:
11:31 pm PDT, Jun 26,
Wendy Holden, California
E PLURIBUS UNUM
E PLURIBUS UNUM
# 1,489:
11:19 pm PDT, Jun 26,
Pierre Picot, California
As a former faculty member in the Fine Art department and ex "bad cop" co-chair of the Faculty Council from 2003 to mid 2006, let me say that you have my full support in your attempt at prioritizing education over the numerous frivolous activities which the board-supported current administration has defined as its mantra. No matter what transpires in the next few months and after Richard Koshalek's departure in 2009 (or earlier, depending on the massive Golden Parachute which the Board might be willing to offer) it will be the Board which decides any "new" direction the School will take. Theirs is a territory which is not open to flux and change ... the ship will sail according to a very fixed course set by a very savvy club, and they, my friends, are not like you nor I ... regardless, "asper ad astra" (aspire to the stars)!
As a former faculty member in the Fine Art department and ex "bad cop" co-chair of the Faculty Council from 2003 to mid 2006, let me say that you have my full support in your attempt at prioritizing education over the numerous frivolous activities which the board-supported current administration has defined as its mantra. No matter what transpires in the next few months and after Richard Koshalek's departure in 2009 (or earlier, depending on the massive Golden Parachute which the Board might be willing to offer) it will be the Board which decides any "new" direction the School will take. Theirs is a territory which is not open to flux and change ... the ship will sail according to a very fixed course set by a very savvy club, and they, my friends, are not like you nor I ... regardless, "asper ad astra" (aspire to the stars)!
# 1,488:
4:45 pm PDT, Jun 26,
Robert D. Jones, California
Robert D. Jones, Jones Media Inc. I thank the board of trustees for their decision to remove Richard Koshalek from his position. However, Koshalek is only the top of the iceberg. Over the nine years he has served as the president of Art Center, he formed a close circle of top brass employees around him. These people need to go with him. The dean of students, Tracy Tambascia, making efforts to turn down any issue brought to her by students, needs to go. R. Halushak, the CFO that was unable to provide the audience with any financial numbers during the last meeting needs to go. Thank you. Robert D. Jones.
Robert D. Jones, Jones Media Inc. I thank the board of trustees for their decision to remove Richard Koshalek from his position. However, Koshalek is only the top of the iceberg. Over the nine years he has served as the president of Art Center, he formed a close circle of top brass employees around him. These people need to go with him. The dean of students, Tracy Tambascia, making efforts to turn down any issue brought to her by students, needs to go. R. Halushak, the CFO that was unable to provide the audience with any financial numbers during the last meeting needs to go. Thank you. Robert D. Jones.
# 1,487:
2:38 pm PDT, Jun 26,
Name not displayed, California
It's time to put our tuition to where it belongs! Art Center students deserve what we pay for.
It's time to put our tuition to where it belongs! Art Center students deserve what we pay for.
# 1,486:
11:47 am PDT, Jun 26,
Al Xu, California
# 1,485:
11:11 am PDT, Jun 26,
James Trombly, Washington
I believe that the students, faculty and alumni of the Art Center College of Design know what it takes to produce the best-educated designers in the world. If they need resources other than those proposed by the current administration, then I believe that those resources should be prioritized. Perhaps many great pieces of architecture are in the future for ACCD, but today, let education come first. Many people simply desire the skills and knowledge to propel their own lives and dreams and are satisfied with the best teachers, tools & materials. Don't build grande, build simple. Build your student's futures. In time, they will repay you beyond your wildest dreams. Jim Trombly, Inspiration Lab
I believe that the students, faculty and alumni of the Art Center College of Design know what it takes to produce the best-educated designers in the world. If they need resources other than those proposed by the current administration, then I believe that those resources should be prioritized. Perhaps many great pieces of architecture are in the future for ACCD, but today, let education come first. Many people simply desire the skills and knowledge to propel their own lives and dreams and are satisfied with the best teachers, tools & materials. Don't build grande, build simple. Build your student's futures. In time, they will repay you beyond your wildest dreams. Jim Trombly, Inspiration Lab
# 1,484:
9:46 am PDT, Jun 26,
Victor Masferrer, California
# 1,483:
9:08 am PDT, Jun 26,
Ralph Roberts, California
I graduated from ACCD in 2003. Not only have they been raping students with tuition increases, but they have been creating academic changes that are robbing the students of necessary foundation skills. Several influential instructors have been over-looked for promotions or just flat-out ignored. Make an ACCD degree worth something again--A pretty building is not the answer!
I graduated from ACCD in 2003. Not only have they been raping students with tuition increases, but they have been creating academic changes that are robbing the students of necessary foundation skills. Several influential instructors have been over-looked for promotions or just flat-out ignored. Make an ACCD degree worth something again--A pretty building is not the answer!
# 1,482:
8:17 am PDT, Jun 26,
Name not displayed, California
I'm almost graduating but this problem needs to be addressed for future students. Stop the over enrollment and developments!
I'm almost graduating but this problem needs to be addressed for future students. Stop the over enrollment and developments!
# 1,481:
12:03 am PDT, Jun 26,
Michelle Constantine, California
# 1,480:
8:42 pm PDT, Jun 25,
Michael Rausch, California
I have grave concerns about the direction the school seems to be pursuing. It is already more expensive than a grad can recoup in many years and yet instead of using monies to keep costs down, it seems like the goal is to spend more money and expand. To this end, I am concerned about the quality of the students accepted and what the long term goal the school is pursuing. It has always been at the for front of commercial art and I hope it remains so.
I have grave concerns about the direction the school seems to be pursuing. It is already more expensive than a grad can recoup in many years and yet instead of using monies to keep costs down, it seems like the goal is to spend more money and expand. To this end, I am concerned about the quality of the students accepted and what the long term goal the school is pursuing. It has always been at the for front of commercial art and I hope it remains so.
# 1,479:
6:02 pm PDT, Jun 25,
Tracy Mikesell, California
# 1,478:
12:15 pm PDT, Jun 25,
Philip Remedios, Florida
Art Center's enviable reputation is, and always has been, due to the quality and professionalism of its graduates, of which I am proud to be one. In as much as the facilities and the equipment therein play a role in the development of our students, those should be the ground rules for the extent that funds are used for expansion and procurement of vital educational tools. While building monumental architectural works of art are an impressive means to build our brand, they are NOT instrumental in providing a superlative educational machine. Art Center must find ways to attract and educate the best of the best, and not fall into the trap of the European facility that died quickly because it could only accommodate the wealthy. Ego and arrogance within the administration will likely drive our splendid school into obsolescence as the world community embraces creative talent by introducing new design schools in ever-growing numbers. That said, there needs to be a balance in maintaining our image as a prestigious college that has not lost sight of what is truly important. I believe that the Board of Trustees will continue to be intelligent and pragmatic in shaping the ongoing evolution of our beloved school, and drive for healthy change during these wildly uncertain times. Listen and act upon the advice from your very senior alumni body- we know what industry needs from our design schools!
Art Center's enviable reputation is, and always has been, due to the quality and professionalism of its graduates, of which I am proud to be one. In as much as the facilities and the equipment therein play a role in the development of our students, those should be the ground rules for the extent that funds are used for expansion and procurement of vital educational tools. While building monumental architectural works of art are an impressive means to build our brand, they are NOT instrumental in providing a superlative educational machine. Art Center must find ways to attract and educate the best of the best, and not fall into the trap of the European facility that died quickly because it could only accommodate the wealthy. Ego and arrogance within the administration will likely drive our splendid school into obsolescence as the world community embraces creative talent by introducing new design schools in ever-growing numbers. That said, there needs to be a balance in maintaining our image as a prestigious college that has not lost sight of what is truly important. I believe that the Board of Trustees will continue to be intelligent and pragmatic in shaping the ongoing evolution of our beloved school, and drive for healthy change during these wildly uncertain times. Listen and act upon the advice from your very senior alumni body- we know what industry needs from our design schools!
# 1,477:
7:21 am PDT, Jun 25,
John Puerner, California
Statement from John Puerner June 24, 2008 On behalf of the College’s Board of Trustees, I want to bring you up to date on some important matters at Art Center. Over the last few weeks, the Board received considerable input in the form of letters, petitions and emails voicing concern and comment on various subjects. First and foremost, the Board and administration remain firmly committed to continuing the high quality of education that Art Center is known for worldwide. It has always been our most important priority. As trustees, our primary responsibilities are to provide governance and oversight as we work closely with the administration in charting a course for the future. A key role of governance is to provide for the proper leadership and organizational structure to best lead the College. Over the last nine years, Richard Koshalek has exhibited dynamic and original leadership of Art Center, and we look forward to and support his continuing leadership. His efforts have been of great value to the College, the communities it serves, and we are very thankful for his contributions, which include the following: Increasing the College’s scholarship endowment from $16 million in 1999 to $43 million, resulting in $7 million in scholarships in 2008; Opening South Campus as the home of Public Programs and Graduate Education, with recognition as the first LEED-certified green building in the City of Pasadena; Expanding Graduate Education with new advances in technology for Graduate Media Design studios at South Campus; Launching the Art Center Design Conferences and Designmatters, positioning Art Center as an advocate for the importance of design and the value of creative contributions to various fields. Importantly, leadership must continue to evolve to meet future challenges. Therefore, the Board has decided to start the search for a new president. Our search will be done in a deliberate manner to ensure we select the best possible person to carry on the important educational mission of Art Center. This search may take some time, and our objective is to select a new president by the end of next year. As a first step, we will be forming a search committee to lead this process. Of all of the input received, I want to respond directly to three concerns thoughtfully communicated in a letter from the Art Center Student Government. These concerns focused on improving the liaison between the Board and students, increasing the funding available for tuition assistance, and improving the facilities that support education at the College. The Board and the administration believe that our student body is the most important constituency we serve, and we can benefit greatly from their input as we work with the administration on short and long term initiatives. Therefore, the governance committee of the Board will undertake a study to determine how the relationship between the student body and the Board can be expanded and strengthened. We will communicate our recommendations as soon as possible. During this time of year, we begin the financial planning for the coming year. Key steps in the process are determining tuition rates, financial assistance and scholarship funding. To provide the quality of education expected, we need to set tuition and fees accordingly. However, we also know that affordability is a very important factor in enrolling and retaining the right numbers of high potential students we desire in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Importantly, Art Center’s tuition currently falls in the middle of colleges it competes with. As we move through the budget review with the administration for 2009, we will see what can be done to provide more financial support to students. This will take some time due to the complexity of the process. Significant concerns have also been expressed about the balance between investment in current facilities, future projects and near-term educational needs. The leadership of the College understands that it is very important to create the right environment and technology to support high quality education. One project in particular, the Design Research Center (DRC), has received the most comment. As Richard has discussed in various forums, expanding the College’s mission into more research and development can provide many new possibilities for students and faculty. This is a possibility that the Board generally supports. However, there may be some misunderstanding about the status of this project. Approval to construct the DRC has not been requested nor given. Last fall, the Board did approve an initial phase to do detailed design for cost estimating and fundraising efforts. Approval of this first phase was contingent on putting appropriate funding in place. To date, funding has not been obtained under acceptable terms, and as a result the design phase has not gone forward. The administration is currently developing a number of other projects for review in our capital planning. These include investments and maintenance of the Hillside Campus, and continued renovation of the South Campus to house more Graduate Programs. All of these projects, including the DRC, are now being reevaluated and reprioritized by the facilities and finance committees of the Board. Projects will be selected and approved based on a ranking of specific needs, and the availability of funding. In addition, the Board fully supports the new taskforce that Richard recently formed to plan the technology needs of Art Center. We look forward to their observations and recommendations. Lastly, I want to reiterate the Board’s collective commitment to the Art Center community. All of us serve as volunteers and come from varying backgrounds. Some trustees are alumni, some have children who attended the College, some are professional designers, some have experience in higher education and the arts, some have experience leading large corporate concerns—but the one thing we all share is a deep affection and respect for the College. We look forward to continuing the conversation and we encourage you to reference the Community Forum Web site for updated information going forward. John Puerner Chairman of the Board of Trustees Art Center College of Design
Statement from John Puerner June 24, 2008 On behalf of the College’s Board of Trustees, I want to bring you up to date on some important matters at Art Center. Over the last few weeks, the Board received considerable input in the form of letters, petitions and emails voicing concern and comment on various subjects. First and foremost, the Board and administration remain firmly committed to continuing the high quality of education that Art Center is known for worldwide. It has always been our most important priority. As trustees, our primary responsibilities are to provide governance and oversight as we work closely with the administration in charting a course for the future. A key role of governance is to provide for the proper leadership and organizational structure to best lead the College. Over the last nine years, Richard Koshalek has exhibited dynamic and original leadership of Art Center, and we look forward to and support his continuing leadership. His efforts have been of great value to the College, the communities it serves, and we are very thankful for his contributions, which include the following: Increasing the College’s scholarship endowment from $16 million in 1999 to $43 million, resulting in $7 million in scholarships in 2008; Opening South Campus as the home of Public Programs and Graduate Education, with recognition as the first LEED-certified green building in the City of Pasadena; Expanding Graduate Education with new advances in technology for Graduate Media Design studios at South Campus; Launching the Art Center Design Conferences and Designmatters, positioning Art Center as an advocate for the importance of design and the value of creative contributions to various fields. Importantly, leadership must continue to evolve to meet future challenges. Therefore, the Board has decided to start the search for a new president. Our search will be done in a deliberate manner to ensure we select the best possible person to carry on the important educational mission of Art Center. This search may take some time, and our objective is to select a new president by the end of next year. As a first step, we will be forming a search committee to lead this process. Of all of the input received, I want to respond directly to three concerns thoughtfully communicated in a letter from the Art Center Student Government. These concerns focused on improving the liaison between the Board and students, increasing the funding available for tuition assistance, and improving the facilities that support education at the College. The Board and the administration believe that our student body is the most important constituency we serve, and we can benefit greatly from their input as we work with the administration on short and long term initiatives. Therefore, the governance committee of the Board will undertake a study to determine how the relationship between the student body and the Board can be expanded and strengthened. We will communicate our recommendations as soon as possible. During this time of year, we begin the financial planning for the coming year. Key steps in the process are determining tuition rates, financial assistance and scholarship funding. To provide the quality of education expected, we need to set tuition and fees accordingly. However, we also know that affordability is a very important factor in enrolling and retaining the right numbers of high potential students we desire in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Importantly, Art Center’s tuition currently falls in the middle of colleges it competes with. As we move through the budget review with the administration for 2009, we will see what can be done to provide more financial support to students. This will take some time due to the complexity of the process. Significant concerns have also been expressed about the balance between investment in current facilities, future projects and near-term educational needs. The leadership of the College understands that it is very important to create the right environment and technology to support high quality education. One project in particular, the Design Research Center (DRC), has received the most comment. As Richard has discussed in various forums, expanding the College’s mission into more research and development can provide many new possibilities for students and faculty. This is a possibility that the Board generally supports. However, there may be some misunderstanding about the status of this project. Approval to construct the DRC has not been requested nor given. Last fall, the Board did approve an initial phase to do detailed design for cost estimating and fundraising efforts. Approval of this first phase was contingent on putting appropriate funding in place. To date, funding has not been obtained under acceptable terms, and as a result the design phase has not gone forward. The administration is currently developing a number of other projects for review in our capital planning. These include investments and maintenance of the Hillside Campus, and continued renovation of the South Campus to house more Graduate Programs. All of these projects, including the DRC, are now being reevaluated and reprioritized by the facilities and finance committees of the Board. Projects will be selected and approved based on a ranking of specific needs, and the availability of funding. In addition, the Board fully supports the new taskforce that Richard recently formed to plan the technology needs of Art Center. We look forward to their observations and recommendations. Lastly, I want to reiterate the Board’s collective commitment to the Art Center community. All of us serve as volunteers and come from varying backgrounds. Some trustees are alumni, some have children who attended the College, some are professional designers, some have experience in higher education and the arts, some have experience leading large corporate concerns—but the one thing we all share is a deep affection and respect for the College. We look forward to continuing the conversation and we encourage you to reference the Community Forum Web site for updated information going forward. John Puerner Chairman of the Board of Trustees Art Center College of Design
# 1,476:
12:11 am PDT, Jun 25,
Name not displayed, California
# 1,475:
11:08 pm PDT, Jun 24,
Anonymous Anon, California
I totaly agree with the posting below. I think some of these individuals were also posting on some of the architecture blogs in advocacy of the DRC. I also believe that many of them are not actually qualified to be in these positions and that they have a lack of understanding of the ACCD culture. Mr Breitenberg in particular is someone who I have dealt with on previous occasions thusly I speak from experience. I think its time to clean house on the bridge. Good bye RK please take these people with you.
I totaly agree with the posting below. I think some of these individuals were also posting on some of the architecture blogs in advocacy of the DRC. I also believe that many of them are not actually qualified to be in these positions and that they have a lack of understanding of the ACCD culture. Mr Breitenberg in particular is someone who I have dealt with on previous occasions thusly I speak from experience. I think its time to clean house on the bridge. Good bye RK please take these people with you.
# 1,474:
9:32 pm PDT, Jun 24,
ArtCenter Employee, California
This was posted on the Art Center Community Forum but has not appeared as a question yet nor has anyone responded. I'd like for people to provide input on the various sites with regard to the following inquiry: I work at Art Center and have serious doubts about the “proven expertise, creative capacities, inclusive and collaborative records, and demonstrated leadership to date” of the aforementioned Task Force members. Why is Rich Haluschak, the Chief Financial Officer, on three of the 5 task forces? That does not seem representative of the “various campus constituencies” as pointed out in Richard’s thinking behind chosing these teams. This appears more like cronyism than an actual appropriate fit. Also, Jean Ford is the head of Human Resources. It would seem to most people, as is the word around campus, that her involvement in such a task force is a conflict of interest. To be representative of the Art Center population, it would seem better suited to have someone who is not in her position as the head of HR be the leader of such a group. Secondly, isn’t there already a Chief Technology Officer at the school? If so, why is that person not the head of the Technology task force vs. Rich Haluschak? Mr. Haluschak is the Chief Financial Officer not a technology person. This seems quite odd. Does this mean that your CTO is going to leave their position and Mr. Hauschak will also be the CTO? What are the credentials for the positions held by people such as your CFO? Lastly, why is one of the members of the Communications Task Force the Eco-Council? Will this include involvement with Student Life who oversees the on campus student groups? Or is this just the students who belong to the Eco-Council asking to be involved? These task forces indicate a very obvious inner circle approach to having influence and making decisions at Art Center. From everything that has evolved over the last month, Iris Gelt, Jean Ford, Rich Haluschak, Mark Breitenberg and Nik Hafermaas have been staunch supports of the Presidents so called “vision” for the school. In light of all the opposition to this vision from not only students but also staff, faculty and alumni, it seems unfortunate that this level of cronyism still exists after everything that has been said about the way the school is managed. Have those at the top not heard anything? These questions have also been posted on the student blog so please do not refrain from answering or more specifically, posting this inquiry. Respectfully, an Art Center employee
This was posted on the Art Center Community Forum but has not appeared as a question yet nor has anyone responded. I'd like for people to provide input on the various sites with regard to the following inquiry: I work at Art Center and have serious doubts about the “proven expertise, creative capacities, inclusive and collaborative records, and demonstrated leadership to date” of the aforementioned Task Force members. Why is Rich Haluschak, the Chief Financial Officer, on three of the 5 task forces? That does not seem representative of the “various campus constituencies” as pointed out in Richard’s thinking behind chosing these teams. This appears more like cronyism than an actual appropriate fit. Also, Jean Ford is the head of Human Resources. It would seem to most people, as is the word around campus, that her involvement in such a task force is a conflict of interest. To be representative of the Art Center population, it would seem better suited to have someone who is not in her position as the head of HR be the leader of such a group. Secondly, isn’t there already a Chief Technology Officer at the school? If so, why is that person not the head of the Technology task force vs. Rich Haluschak? Mr. Haluschak is the Chief Financial Officer not a technology person. This seems quite odd. Does this mean that your CTO is going to leave their position and Mr. Hauschak will also be the CTO? What are the credentials for the positions held by people such as your CFO? Lastly, why is one of the members of the Communications Task Force the Eco-Council? Will this include involvement with Student Life who oversees the on campus student groups? Or is this just the students who belong to the Eco-Council asking to be involved? These task forces indicate a very obvious inner circle approach to having influence and making decisions at Art Center. From everything that has evolved over the last month, Iris Gelt, Jean Ford, Rich Haluschak, Mark Breitenberg and Nik Hafermaas have been staunch supports of the Presidents so called “vision” for the school. In light of all the opposition to this vision from not only students but also staff, faculty and alumni, it seems unfortunate that this level of cronyism still exists after everything that has been said about the way the school is managed. Have those at the top not heard anything? These questions have also been posted on the student blog so please do not refrain from answering or more specifically, posting this inquiry. Respectfully, an Art Center employee
# 1,473:
1:11 pm PDT, Jun 24,
Name not displayed, California
# 1,472:
2:31 am PDT, Jun 24,
Charles Gonset, Switzerland
# 1,471:
12:26 am PDT, Jun 24,
Name not displayed, Philippines
# 1,470:
9:49 pm PDT, Jun 23,
Katie Meza, California
# 1,469:
8:59 pm PDT, Jun 23,
Ashley Yu, California
# 1,468:
8:23 pm PDT, Jun 23,
Jeffrey Atherton, California
# 1,467:
7:03 pm PDT, Jun 23,
Mary Hsia Yu, Hong Kong
I do believe we are facing some image problem as an institute for design and creativity. Art Center College of Design is not Hollywood.
I do believe we are facing some image problem as an institute for design and creativity. Art Center College of Design is not Hollywood.
# 1,466:
3:14 pm PDT, Jun 23,
Yami Duarte, California
As a student of artcenter i found that their philosophy of "progressive" means a lot of hoopla, bells, whistles, space crafts, windtunnels, transformer architecture... my god. Overglorified trade tech college? Let's abandon this culture of excess. Koshalek- what is your job? What are you being paid for? Is it your responsibility to create artcenters image? I care about this school. I'm struggling. I've reached out for help and got empty promises. Again, all show, no concern. Frank Gehry said "From the very beginning I've been worried about the translation of ideas through the many people involved in the process of making a building. They frequently drain the strength and power out of an idea. - F.O.G. Yes! Forget about the people who are housed by the buildings!Lets talk about ideas. I thought Gehry was a non-conformist. This sounds like the same old story of the rich trying to leave a legacy at the expense of those they are responsible for. If you gave me the tools I needed in a brick building I could create objects as brilliant as Gehry. It is the artist that can create with seemingly nothing. The artist is so easily taken advantage of for this reason. We do not have the power of gehry or you, Richard. Give us some and we will be the image your institution deserves.
As a student of artcenter i found that their philosophy of "progressive" means a lot of hoopla, bells, whistles, space crafts, windtunnels, transformer architecture... my god. Overglorified trade tech college? Let's abandon this culture of excess. Koshalek- what is your job? What are you being paid for? Is it your responsibility to create artcenters image? I care about this school. I'm struggling. I've reached out for help and got empty promises. Again, all show, no concern. Frank Gehry said "From the very beginning I've been worried about the translation of ideas through the many people involved in the process of making a building. They frequently drain the strength and power out of an idea. - F.O.G. Yes! Forget about the people who are housed by the buildings!Lets talk about ideas. I thought Gehry was a non-conformist. This sounds like the same old story of the rich trying to leave a legacy at the expense of those they are responsible for. If you gave me the tools I needed in a brick building I could create objects as brilliant as Gehry. It is the artist that can create with seemingly nothing. The artist is so easily taken advantage of for this reason. We do not have the power of gehry or you, Richard. Give us some and we will be the image your institution deserves.
# 1,465:
3:10 pm PDT, Jun 23,
Gretta Treuscorff, California
As a former student of Art Center I saw the hopes and dreams of many torn by the the spattering shards of broken promises. This is an extremely rare opportunity where the light is exposing the hypocrisy of this institution and spurning a reevaluation of values and practices that can turn the college around and make it what it really deserves to be. Honesty is one of the major evolving technologies of the society of the future. Hypocrisy is a dying art. I would love to see art center realize this and be proud to return and associate with it. Major changes need to occur for Art Center to redeem itself. This is one of them.
As a former student of Art Center I saw the hopes and dreams of many torn by the the spattering shards of broken promises. This is an extremely rare opportunity where the light is exposing the hypocrisy of this institution and spurning a reevaluation of values and practices that can turn the college around and make it what it really deserves to be. Honesty is one of the major evolving technologies of the society of the future. Hypocrisy is a dying art. I would love to see art center realize this and be proud to return and associate with it. Major changes need to occur for Art Center to redeem itself. This is one of them.
# 1,464:
1:46 pm PDT, Jun 23,
Edward Pong, New Jersey
# 1,463:
12:04 pm PDT, Jun 23,
Name not displayed, California
It's sad that Art Center's reputation has become what USC's was about 5-10+ years ago... higher education for the wealthy, not a lot of quality or smarts, rich kids buying into an alumni network. It's pathetic. I look to hire new talent now from places like RISD, Cranbrook, SAIC, Cincy and even Otis. Please reconsider Art Center's financial priorities and focus on what's important: education.
It's sad that Art Center's reputation has become what USC's was about 5-10+ years ago... higher education for the wealthy, not a lot of quality or smarts, rich kids buying into an alumni network. It's pathetic. I look to hire new talent now from places like RISD, Cranbrook, SAIC, Cincy and even Otis. Please reconsider Art Center's financial priorities and focus on what's important: education.
# 1,462:
11:45 am PDT, Jun 23,
Sandra Below, Louisiana
# 1,461:
10:37 am PDT, Jun 23,
Jason Lambert, California
# 1,460:
1:50 am PDT, Jun 23,
Name not displayed, California
# 1,459:
11:14 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Nicole Genadek, Minnesota
# 1,458:
5:28 pm PDT, Jun 22,
Name not displayed, California
# 1,457:
3:23 pm PDT, Jun 22,
D. Gennuso, California
# 1,456:
8:49 am PDT, Jun 22,
Name not displayed, California
education is important!
education is important!
# 1,455:
7:56 pm PDT, Jun 21,
Oscar Moreno, California
I don't want to be part of any establishment that would put their reputation over their student's education. If things continue like this, i'm taking my business elsewhere. I'd rather have a better education than a good reputation any day.
I don't want to be part of any establishment that would put their reputation over their student's education. If things continue like this, i'm taking my business elsewhere. I'd rather have a better education than a good reputation any day.