Shelley Glickstein Named Dean of Academic Affairs for the Newly Established Art Institute of California - Sacramento

9/7/07

(SACRAMENTO, Calif. – September 7, 2007) – Today, The Art Institutes announced that Shelley Glickstein, Ph.D., has been named Dean of Academic Affairs for the newly established Art Institute of California – Sacramento. Dr. Glickstein brings twenty years of experience in education to her position and served as Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for The Art Institute California – Los Angeles since 2005.

In her new role as Dean of Academic Affairs, Glickstein will act as the chief academic officer, operating with shared supervision from the President, Executive Committee, and members of the Central Staff. The chief academic officer is responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and development of instructional policies, programs, personnel, and facilities. Glickstein is also responsible for creating and sustaining an environment of academic and professional excellence for students and faculty and a collaborative working environment with educational team members. The Dean of Academic Affairs is also responsible for the financial performance of the Education Department.

With its first day of class slated for October 1, 2007, The Art Institute of California – Sacramento will occupy approximately 35,000 square feet at 2850 Gateway Oaks Drive in Sacramento. The school will begin enrolling students immediately and will initially offer bachelor’s degree programs in Culinary Management, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Graphic Design, Interior Design, and Web Design & Interactive Media (formerly Interactive Media Design); and associate’s degree programs in Culinary Arts, Graphic Design, and Web Design & Interactive Media (formerly Interactive Media Design).

“Working with Sacramento area students will be a wonderful new experience,” said Dr. Glickstein. “I look forward to using my knowledge and experience to guide them towards successful and fulfilling careers.”

Prior to joining The Art Institutes, she served as a marketing executive managing artists and designers in corporate and educational environments.

Glickstein earned a Ph.D. in Mythology from the Union Institute & University in Cincinnati, Ohio and a B.A. in Religion from Douglass College, Rutgers University in New Jersey.

The school will join six existing Art Institutes schools in California, with locations in San Francisco (The Art Institute of California – San Francisco); Los Angeles (The Art Institute of California – Los Angeles and California Design College); Santa Ana (The Art Institute of California – Orange County); San Bernardino (The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire); and San Diego (The Art Institute of California – San Diego).

For information on classes at The Art Institute of California – Sacramento, call 800.477.1957 or visit the school’s Web site at www.artinstitutes.edu/sacramento.

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The Art Institute of California – Sacramento is a branch of The Art Institute of California – Los Angeles through the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) for accreditation. Final approval from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is pending.

The Art Institute of California – Sacramento is one of The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu), a system of over 35 locations throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion, and culinary arts professionals.