New England HERC

Accreditation:

• Middle States Commission on Higher Education
• National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
• National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

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Benefits

• TIAA retirement savings plan with a 1:2 employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Outstanding medical and dental plans
• Active staff and faculty councils
• Fulfilling, creative work environment

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Core Values

Integrity and Diversity
We are a supportive community committed to individual and artistic integrity and inclusion. We promote and respect self-expression, a wide range of ideas, and diversity in all its forms.

Excellence, Creativity and Passion
With a focus on excellence, we inspire, challenge and support the unconventional thinkers, dreamers and doers who are passionate about using their creative works to impact society.

Connections and Collaboration
We connect design and the performing, visual, communication and liberal arts in the classroom and the community, expanding artistic possibilities, outcomes and lives through creative collaboration.

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The University of the Arts does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability status, age, religion, veteran status, family medical or genetic information, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic prohibted by law, in its programs, activities, and employment practices, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other applicable statutues and University policies.  The University also prohibits acts of retaliation against those who report acts of harassment discrimination or who cooperate with the investigative process.  The University will promptly and equitably respond to all reports of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as it relates to protected classifications. 

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Collaborative, Creative Work Environment
The University of the Arts is one of the only universities dedicated solely to educating students in the visual and performing arts, design, and writing. It's an exciting, energizing time to work here – we're becoming an internationally renowned leader in arts education. We're in the midst of a massive campus makeover. We're teaching the creative process to kids as young as five and to adults of all ages. And we're moving the creative economy forward.

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Start Your Life's Work at the University of the Arts
A workforce of creative thinkers powers the University of the Arts. Over 1,000 artists, professors, entrepreneurs, musicians, dancers, writers, communicators and dedicated professionals work together to prepare UArts students for success.

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The University of the Arts is authorized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to grant degrees in the visual, performing and related arts, and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; telephone: 276-284-5000. 

The College of Art, Media & Design is also an accredited institutional member of the National Association of the Schools of Art and Design, 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248; telephone: 703-437-0700.

The School of Music is also accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248; telephone: 703-437-0700.

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Our Mission: To Advance Human Creativity

Our Mission Statement 
The University of the Arts is dedicated to advancing human creativity in an increasingly complex and technology-driven world.

We believe creativity is the true catalyst for social and economic change and the most essential skill for success in today’s society.

We deliver a diverse curriculum, grounded in critical inquiry and creative practice, which enables students to both explore and transcend different artistic disciplines.

We are committed to being the place of choice for thinkers, doers and dreamers—a constantly evolving university devoted to the art and science of creativity for a better world. 

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