Professional Advisory Board
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The Department of Art and Design at the University of Wisconsin-Stout has enjoyed a long history of collaboration with artists, designers, companies and practicing professionals. In an effort to enhance and further develop these relationships, we formed the Professional Advisory Board for the B.F.A. in Art degree program.
Functions and Concepts
The Professional Advisory Board typically meets once a year to discuss topics that may include curriculum, cooperative education/internships, new program development and other important initiatives. This board will provides insight, perspective, advice, and support from practicing professionals that helps mold the educational experiences for students at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. This board includes three professional members from each of the concentrations for a total of fifteen members who serve staggered three-year terms. The board meets as a total group, with faculty of the Department of Art and Design, the campus B.F.A. in Art Program Advisory Committee, and students. The board includes UW-Stout alumni as well as professional members representing other institutions and involvements. Typical on-campus meetings will last one day, with e-mail and other means forms of communication providing updates and information between meetings.
The Board Members
| Name | Position/Title | Corporation/Location | Representation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ta-Coumba Aiken | Artist/Muralist/Illustrator | St. Paul, MN | Studio Art |
| Sarah Amundsen | Design Lead | Target Corp Store Planning & Design, Minneapolis, MN | Interior Design |
| Jill Borofka | Senior User Interface Designer | Electronics for Imaging, Menlo Park, CA | Multimedia Design |
| Sharry Cooper | Principal | Architechual Alliance, Minneapolis, MN | Interior Design |
| Teresa Cox | Studio Artist/Teacher | St. Paul, MN | Studio Art |
| Tim Eaton | President | Eaton & Assoc. Design Co., Minneapolis, MN | Graphic Design |
| Scott Gaff | Production Supervisor | Flurry Animation Studios, Minneapolis, MN | Multimedia Design |
| Susan Hunt | Department Chair | UW-Stout Art & Design, Menomonie, WI | Studio Art |
| Jay Libby | Manager, Advanced Design Research | Andersen Corporation, Bayport, MN | Industrial Design |
| Phillip Prestigomo | Lead Industrial Designer, Client Manager | Brooks Stevens Design, Grafton, WI | Industrial Design |
| Karen Roszak | Director of Branding | 3M Corporate Identity, Design & Communication, St. Paul, MN | Graphic Design |
| Jill Sandhei | Industrial Designer | Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN | industrial Design |
| Peter Spooner | Curator, Tweed Museum | University of Minnesota-Duluth, Duluth, MN | Studio Art |
| Joel Templin | Principal/Designer | Templin Brink Design, San Francisco, CA | Graphic Design |
| Don Thomas | Principal | BWBR Architechs, St. Paul, MN | Interior Design |
| Ron Verdon | Program Director | UW-Stout Art & Design, Menomonie, WI | Studio Art |