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	Dorothy Frey, Chair of Fine Art and Assistant professor, Fine Art and Foundation Departments MFA, American University; BFA, Millersville University Activities: Visiting Instructor, Chautauqua Institution, August 2009 Exhibitions: Gross McCleaf Gallery, Four Ring Circus, July 2009, Isadore Gallery, The Inhabited Morphology, October 2008, Parlor Gallery, Dorothy Frey, New Work, April 2008 www.dorothyfrey.com
	Robert Hochgertel, Chair of Illustration and Associate professor, Communication Arts Department BFA Philadelphia College of Art (now the University of the Arts) Activities: Freelance illustrator and designer working for various regional and national clients Teaching Philosophy: As a communication arts professor I believe it imperative to not only teach my students how to successfully and creatively solve their class assignments, but how to become professional artists as well. Through lecture and client-driven projects I help my students make the transition from the classroom to the industry and a life in the arts.
	Christine Welch, Chair of Photography and Professor, Photography Department MFA, University of Delaware; BA, Franklin & Marshall College Activities: Published monograph, "Commonplace", in 2004; Florence Whistler Fish Award in 2010; Nationally exhibited and represented in the collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Corcoran Gallery of Art. christinewelchphotography.com Teaching Philosophy: Keep looking, keep reading, keep thinking... Cartier-Bresson said, “Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst.” That’s 278 rolls of 35mm, 833 rolls of 120 or 10,000 pieces of sheet film…so above all, keep photographing.
	Pamela S. Barby, Chair of Graphic Design and Assistant professor, Graphic Design Department BFA, Kutztown University Activities: American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) member, Society of Design member Teaching Philosophy: Teaching is an opportunity to educate and inspire. My goal for students is to make them aware of design and how it touches almost every part of our lives. I encourage students to solve problems, discover opportunities and create work that will make them proud to call themselves artists.
	Jeremy Waak, Chair of Foundation and Assistant professor, Foundation and Fine Arts Departments MFA, Southern Illinois University; BFA, Memphis College of Art www.jeremywaak.com
	Dr. Jessica Sponsler, Chair of Liberal Arts and Instructor, Liberal Arts Department PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; MA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; BA, University of Pennsylvania
	Jordan Baumgarten, Adjunct Instructor, Photography Department MFA, Rhode Island School of Design; BFA, University of the Arts www.JordanBaumgarten.com
	Laurie Beck Peterson, Adjunct Instructor, Photography Department BFA, Syracuse University
	Tom Bejgrowicz, Part-time instructor, Graphic Design Department BFA, Kutztown University Activities: In addition to teaching, I run Man Alive Design, my own freelance business that offers experienced, professional and diverse art direction, design & layout for printed matter. My clients are extremely varied and hail from New York to Los Angeles to Lancaster and beyond. I’m also an active photographer specializing in capturing both music and architectural abandonment. manalivecreative.4ormat.com Teaching Philosophy: While there are indeed rules of both contemporary and classic design that must be learned and adhered to, every designer has their own voice and that voice must be encouraged and nurtured to the fullest.
	Charles Beyl, Assistant professor, Illustration and Graphic Design Departments MA, Syracuse University; BA, Washington State University Activities: Freelance illustrator for 20 years, humorous illustration for education, editorial and advertising clients. Editorial Cartoonist for the Lancaster Sunday News. www.charlesbeyl.com Teaching Philosophy: My goal is to have students leave my classroom knowing what illustration is, and how it works in the marketplace. I want them to approach each assignment from their own perspective and respond to the challenge of communicating another person’s ideas through their own.
	Becky Blosser, Adjunct instructor, Fine Art Department MFA, Mason Gross School of Art, Rutgers University; BFA, Millersville University
	David Bradnick, Adjunct instructor, Liberal Arts Department PhD Candidate, Regent University; MA, Lancaster Seminary; BS, Lee University
	Josh Brilliant, Adjunct instructor, Photography Department MFA, Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers, the State University of NJ; MA, Syracuse University; BA, Temple University Activities: Staff at the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center www.joshbrilliant.com
	Jessie David Clark, Adjunct instructor, Liberal Arts Department MM, Ithaca College; BM, Lebanon Valley College
	Maria Cummings-Miller, Part-time instructor, Graphic Design Department Diploma, Pennsylvania School of Art & Design Teaching Philosophy: Much of what drives my teaching philosophy is derived from my experience in the field; knowing what works and what doesn’t. Being able to separate functional work from the non-functional is essential in today’s fast-paced business climate. Being able to parlay my real-world design experience into effective teaching in the classroom is something that I work continually on. I pride myself as an educator in being able to relay to the students current trends in the industry and how it relates to the educational material being presented.
	Neal Dhand, Adjunct instructor, Photography Department MFA, Rochester Institute of Technology; BA, University of Chicago Activities: Directing (www.secondstorymanmovie.com), film critic for the Montgomery Ticket, film blogger (www.dcpfilm.wordpress.com). www.secondstorymanmovie.com
	Bill Dussinger, Adjunct instructor, Graphic Design Department BS, Kutztown University www.plgraphics.com Teaching Philosophy: Observation and thinking creatively everyday is crucial to great graphic design and advertising. Good and bad design is all around us, students need to know the difference. Hard work, perseverance, and creative thinking will go far in becoming a successful designer/artist.
	Michael Fink, Part-time instructor, Illustration Department BFA, Kutztown University Activities: Freelance illustrator. Clients include Sobefit Magazine, Rand McNally, Monterey Bay Blues Festival, Hunt Petroleum, Stanford Business Magazine, Scholastic Inc. Included in the 2003 and 2005 Communication Arts Illustration Annuals. www.creativehotlist.com/m-fink Teaching Philosophy: My teaching philosophy serves two purposes: A) to empower students with a core set of necessary skills to become working professionals and to foster critical thinking so that they will eventually take control of their own learning, and B) to impart to my students the enthusiasm for the subject which I myself feel.
	Linda Forte, Adjunct instructor, Graphic Design Department BFA, Moore College of Art Activities: Principal of Forte Creative – web, print, and corporate identity services. www.fortecreative.net Teaching Philosophy: My role as instructor is to help shape students by encouraging creativity, aesthetic sensitivity, innovation, and improvement of technical skills. In turn, I guide them in using their talents and developing processes to take on the challenge of effective visual communication. I am a proponent of the use of technology as a tool, not as a replacement for the origination of good design.
	Eric Fowler, Part-time instructor, Illustration Department BFA, Pratt Institute
	Loren C. Goloski, Adjunct instructor, Liberal Arts Department MA, University of Maryland at College Park; MS, The Catholic University of America; BA, Boston College Teaching Philosophy: My most important duty is to teach a body of knowledge in the liberal arts tradition so that the students’ perspective of the world is expanded and enlivened. Also, I want the students to develop their problem-solving and critical thinking skills by operating outside their sphere of comfort.
	Michelle Gregoire Fogel, Part-time instructor, Liberal Arts Department; Mosaic Project Consultant MS, Capella University; BA, Millersville University Activities: Co-founder and Director of "Dramability Works! in Lancaster," a theater troupe of young adults with disabilities; Lancaster Dramatist Platform, writer and actor. Teaching Philosophy: Our changing society has an indisputable effect on how people do research, deconstruct text, and communicate with one another. My goal as an educator is to introduce or re-introduce students to more personal methods of research, small group and team work, critical literacy exploration, and creative expression.
	Brian Gunzenhauser, Assistant professor, Graphic Design Department BA, Elizabethtown College www.briangunzenhauser.com
	Christina Hess, Part-time instructor, Illustration Department BFA, University of the Arts Activities: Freelance illustrator www.christinahess.com Teaching Philosophy: It is extremely important to understand how to represent the basic fundamentals of a subject in order to abstract it. The strength in every project comes from being educated in the importance of drawing and design.
	Gerry Hess, Adjunct instructor, Liberal Arts Department PhD, Pennsylvania State University
	Michael A. Hoober, Adjunct instructor, Liberal Arts Department MPhilEd, University of Pennsylvania; MA, LaSalle University; BA, LaSalle University Activities: Organize and produce the Lancaster-based, Rumschpringe Short Film Competition/Festival www.rumschpringe.com
	Jeffery Howe, Adjunct instructor, Liberal Arts Department MS, University of Vermont; BS, Michigan State University
	David Johanson, Part-time instructor, Photography Department MFA, Ohio University; BA, Wheaton College www.davidjohanson.com
	Linda King Brown, Assistant professor, Liberal Arts Department MSJ, The Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University; BA, Hobart and William Smith Colleges Activities: Freelance writer; Volunteer with Art Goes to School, Warwick School District Chapter
	Joe Kulka, Adjunct instructor, Illustration Department BFA, University of the Arts Activities: Award winning children's book author and illustrator. Freelance illustrator for national and international companies including the USDA Forest Service, Sony, MTV Animation, Scholastic and many others. www.joekulka.com Teaching Philosophy: A career in the arts is a marathon, not a sprint. My job is not only to instruct but to inspire; to help guide a student down the path that they choose and to instill a passion to forge ahead when that path inevitably becomes temporarily difficult.
	Craig Lauer, Part-time instructor, Liberal Arts Department MFA, Sarah Lawrence College; BA, Millersville University Activities: I have 15 years of experience as a copywriter in NYC, working for national clients. I’ve published fiction in national literary journals, won the Henfield-Transatlantic Review Award and the Iowa Review Award for fiction, and received an artist residency at Yaddo. Teaching Philosophy: I treat my students as adults, expecting and extending respect in the classroom. I employ a range of techniques throughout a semester, leading the class through discussions, exercises, and assignments. Demanding hard work and growth, I continually challenge students with alternate points of view and different approaches to an endeavor.
	Heidi Leitzke, Gallery director; Adjunct instructor, Foundation and Fine Art Departments MFA, Western Carolina University; BA, Anderson University www.heidileitzke.com
	Dan Lobdell, Part-time instructor, Photography Department MFA, Tyler School of Art/Temple University; BMus, University of Massachusetts at Amherst www.gallery339.com
	William Mammarella, Part-time instructor, Foundation Department MFA, University of Delaware; BA, Rutgers University Activities: Recent exhibits include; 2011 - Solo exhibition, The Contemporary Landscape, Aida Jaine Gallery, Collingswood, NJ; Group exhibitions: 2011 - Stedman Gallery, Camden, NJ; 2011 - Foundation Showcase, PCA&D Main Gallery, Lancaster, PA; 2010 - Small Works exhibit, Zulu Gallery, Collingswood, NJ www.williammammarella.com Teaching Philosophy:My teaching philosophy is to avoid generalities and stress specific, constructive criticism with the goal of teaching students to critically evaluate their own work. When working with freshman, I stress fundamentals in an ordered sequence with a clear understanding of goals and outcomes. Upperclassmen are guided toward exploring and expanding on ideas with an emphasis on producing professional results.
	Gloria E. Mast, Adjunct instructor, Liberal Arts Department BFA/MS, Pratt Institute Teaching Philosophy: I strive to teach a process that can be repeated autonomously, and provide a forum where students can formulate their own opinions with critical thought and due diligence and build a platform that will support a lifelong interest in the arts.
	Bob McLeod, Adjunct instructor, Illustration Department Comic book Artist, DC Comics; Attended Auburn University, The Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale and Barnstone Studios Activities: I’m a comic book artist for Marvel and DC, and a children’s book author and illustrator. My picture book “Superhero ABC” was published by HarperCollins. www.bobmcleod.com Teaching Philosophy: Everyone learns at individual rates, so I offer a lot of individual instruction to help each student. I want the most skilled students in the class to feel they learned as much as the least skilled. I love drawing and want to share my passion for art with my students.
	David Moss, Professor, Fine Art and Foundation Departments MFA, Syracuse University; Millersville University; Diploma York Academy of Arts www.davidmossfineart.com Teaching Philosophy: Think critically but act on intuition.
	Kenneth Mueller, Adjunct instructor, Graphic Design Department MA, Pennsylvania State University; BA Geneva College Activities: Owner of Inkling Media, a Lancaster based digital communications and social media marketing company. Background in radio, marketing, and media, and spent 13 years as the Radio Curator at the Museum of Television & Radio in NYC and LA. inklingmedia.net Teaching Philosophy: I believe that the best way to learn is through a combination of instruction and hands-on experience. Knowledge is meant to be shared, and I love coming alongside students of any age, with the hope that I can open up new opportunities and avenues for them.
	Thomas Newmaster, Adjunct instructor, Graphic Design Department Bradley Academy of the Visual Arts
	Jay Noble, Adjunct instructor, Fine Art and Foundation Departments MFA, American University; BA, Anderson University Activities: My Fine Arts Studio is in downtown Lancaster. My work is exhibited at galleries such as Gross McCleaf Gallery in Philadelphia, Kehler Liddel Gallery in New Haven, and Penn State University at Harrisburg. www.noblejay.com Teaching Philosophy: Drawing, as both a graphic practice and a creative attitude, enriches my teaching. While grounded in tradition, drawing's ability to bring fresh insight into the prevailing order brings vitality to all my courses. Therefore students are constantly encouraged to defy the limits of their ability.
	Matt Novak, Assistant professor, Illustration Department BFA School of Visual Arts Activities: Children’s Book Author/Illustrator, Executive Producer Zam Studios www.mattnovak.com
	Dana Passek, Adjunct instructor, Liberal Arts Department M.Ed, Millersville University; BA, Millersville University
	Tedd Pettibon, Adjunct instructor, Foundation Department MFA, Sam Houston State University; BFA, Indiana University of Pennsylvania www.pettibonsculptures.com
	Tim Roda, Adjunct instructor, Fine Art Department MFA, University of Washington; BFA, The Pennsylvania State University Activities: It was while at the University of Washington that Roda's work developed a language that casually travels within arenas of installation, photography, and performance. He uses photography, not for the love of the technical aspects of the medium, but because of its properties, both abstract and physical, which best depict his vision of life and art. Roda was awarded a Fulbright Award to study photography in Italy. He was also awarded a Kennedy Artist in Residence Award at the University of South Florida during the spring of 2012. www.timrodaart.com Teaching Philosophy: Since my own work blurs the boundaries between mediums and approaches, I also encourage my students to mix traditional approaches with more contemporary approaches or mediums (when appropriate) through the projects that I assign them and discussions we have in class.
	Tom Scullin, Full-time Associate professor, Foundation Department MFA, Pennsylvania State University; BFA, Ohio State University www.tomscullin.com Teaching Philosophy: My teaching involves my extensive knowledge of art and design history. I expect my students to be both professional and very creative.
	David K. Snyder, Associate professor, Fine Art and Foundation Departments BFA, Maryland Institute, College of Art Activities: Member Boston Printmakers, Dual residencies, Franz Masereel Centrum in Kasterlee, Belgium Teaching Philosophy: Students must be: brave, curious, learn & understand visual language, respect art history, be productive
	David Spolum, Adjunct instructor, Liberal Arts Department MA, Temple University; BA, Cornell College, IA
	Eric Weeks, Assistant professor, Foundation and Photography Departments MFA, Yale University School of Arts; BFA, School of Visual Arts www.ericweeksphoto.com Teaching Philosophy: I believe that art is about lifelong learning; about oneself and others, about what has come before us as well as the possibilities for the future. Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, “The production of a work of art sheds light upon the mystery of humanity.”
	Jonathan L. Yeager, Adjunct instructor, Illustration Department BFA, Pennsylvania College of Art & Design