Academic Affairs

The Office of the Dean of Academic Affairs and the Education Department Administrative Assistants are located on the 1st floor of the Annex Building--1610 Chestnut Street.

The Academic Affairs department is the heart of The Art Institute of Philadelphia. Department administrators and faculty have been carefully recruited to assure that students receive an excellent education from high-caliber professionals.

Students attend The Art Institute of Philadelphia to prepare for a career, to learn employable skills and professional attitudes that prepare them for the working world. Art Institute of Philadelphia faculty and administrators are available if students need assistance or support. The Art Institute of Philadelphia encourages students to use every resource available to get the most out of every course.

Academic Affairs Team

The Dean of Academic Affairs is the team leader and has the ultimate responsibility for all programs. Reporting to the Dean of Academic Affairs are the Associate and Assistant Deans of Academic Affairs, Academic Directors, Assistant Academic Directors, Faculty, Registrar, Librarian, Academic Achievement Center and Supply Store. Academic Directors have direct management responsibility for specific programs of study. Supporting each Academic Director are faculty members who are professionals in their fields.

Services provided: As a team, the Dean of Academic Affairs, Associate Dean, Assistant Dean, Academic Directors, Assistant Academic Directors, Faculty, Registrar, Librarian and Academic Achievement are responsible for:

• A curriculum that is periodically reviewed and updated to keep it current with employers’ needs
• Academic and portfolio standards to promote excellence in the classroom
• Art exhibitions, field-related student organizations, and show productions
• Continued development of library and program resource materials, videos, and slides
• Selection of training equipment, materials, and supplies
• Academic advising
• Registrar services.

If you are unable to locate any of these individuals, and you wish to leave a message, contact the Academic Affairs Department's administrative assistants on the 1st floor of 1610 Chestnut Street.