College of Fine Arts

Strategic Plan + Mission

CFA on Commonwealth Ave.

Mugar Library 855 Commonwealth Ave

Tsai Performance Center Jacob Sleeper Hall

808 Commonwealth Ave

Boston University Theatre and Production Center

CFA on Huntington Ave. CFA in Western Mass. 855 Commonwealth Avenue 808 Commonwealth Commonwealth Avenue Avenue Boston University Theatre and Production Center BU Lenox Campus Faculty by School by Appointment

76 123 (43 Full Time)

33 (17 Full Time)

24 104 (16 Full Time)

Music Theatre Visual Arts Full Time Part Time/Adjunct Enrollment by School by Degree

509 639 39% 49%

274 246 246 21% 19% 19% 278 422 21% 32%

Undergraduate Music (on campus) Music (online) Graduate (on campus) Theatre Visual Arts Graduate (online) Graduate Applications

1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Music Theatre Visual Undergraduate Yield

60%

50% 48% 40% 45% 45%

30% 35% 30% 31% 31% Yield % 20% 26% 26%

10%

0% Music Theatre Visual

2004 2005 2006 Diversity Profiles

Students Faculty

• 63% Female • 36% Female • 14% Under-represented • 8% Under-represented minorities (reported) minorities • 154 international students from 33 countries Diversity Initiatives

• Faculty recruitment efforts • School of Theatre strategic goals • Programs • HTC educational outreach • BUTI/Boys’ Choir of Harlem • GBYSO Intensive Community Program Peer Institutions Music Theatre • Northwestern University • Carnegie Mellon University • Shepherd School of Music • Tisch School (Rice University) (New York University) • Eastman School of Music • Yale University (graduate only) (University of Rochester) • Juilliard School • Indiana University • North Carolina School of the Arts • New England Conservatory Visual • Rhode Island School of Design • Syracuse University (undergraduate only) • Yale University (graduate only) • Tyler School of Art (Temple University) • Massachusetts College of Art Strengths

• Unique combination of disciplines •Programs – Symphony Orchestra & Chorus; Opera & BUTI – Acting & Theatre Arts – Graduate Painting • Exceptionally talented students/illustrious alumni • Professional production values • Professional residencies & external programs • University setting • Boston location Notable Alumni

Julianne Moore ‘83

Dominique LaBelle ‘89 Jason Alexander ’81

Alfre Woodard ‘74

Brice Marden ‘61 Professional Residencies & External Programs

• Muir String Quartet • ALEA III • Boston Baroque •GBYSO • Professional Theatre Initiative • HTC & Olney Theatre Companies • International Initiatives • LAMDA, LA, Scuola, Royal College Weaknesses

• Tired & Antiquated Facilities • Financial Assistance in Relation to Market • Ambiguous Identities & Resources for Promotion • Structure of the Curriculum • Lack of Clarity in our Faculty Protocols Opportunities

• Leverage Residencies & University Connection • International Program Development • Pending Dean & Faculty Searches • Improved Morale • Breakdown of Institutional Barriers • Advisory Board & Untapped Alumni Interest Dean’s Advisory Board

• Jason Alexander, Actor • Fred Bronstein, CEO, Dallas Symphony Orchestra • Saul B. Cohen, President, Hammond Real Estate • Judy Flynn, Patron & Former Staff • David Kneuss, Executive Stage Director, Metropolitan Opera • Stewart Lane, Broadway Producer • Ivan Schwartz, Creative Director, Studio EIS • Nina Tassler, President, CBS Entertainment • Luo Yan, President, Silver Dream Productions • Ira Yoffe, VP/Creative Director, PARADE Threats/Challenges

• Resistance to change • External economic forces • Territorialism Long Term Goals

• Facilities that exemplify the excellence of our programs

• Financial assistance resources that allow us to compete in the market place

• CFA as a defining identity of Boston University

• Dynamic and evolving curriculum that supports the undergraduate educational mission of the University 808 Commonwealth 855 Commonwealth School of Visual Arts Teaching CFA Administration Future site of 1,200-1,500 seat CFA Libraries School of Theatre Performance Concert Hall Mugar Music & Art Libraries School of Music Teaching & Practice Rooms CFA Academic Departments Mid-sized and small performance venues CAS Art-Related programs Residencies & possible CAS Depts. Art Gallery

Possible future site for School of Theatre Production Center Possible future University development. School of Visual Arts shops/industrial programs Perhaps a new home for COM, MET, or other Huntington Theatre Company University programs.

Long-Range Timeline – Foundation for CFA Development Plan

A Current Projects/Maintenance/Mandatory Infrastructure @ 855, 808 & BU Theatre

B 855 Commonwealth, Phase 1 (Music Practice, Small Perf. Venues, Entrance)

C Lenox Property Lenox Property Development & Improvements Assessment

D Migrate visual arts spaces in 855 to 808, bringing the School of Visual Arts together

E Completion of 855 Commonwealth Plan / Goal F Consolidation of Libraries & Academic Departments, Completion of 808 Commonwealth

G Relocate & Construct BU Production Center Development Opportunities @ the BU Theatre

H Construct Major Performance Venue (new Concert Hall)

Today 12345 6789 101112 13 14 15 Time (in years) Short Term (1-5 years) Priorities

• Articulate identities; development campaign; & address most critical facilities issues • Strengthen our core training while offering more arts education programs to Boston University • Establish faculty employment protocols 855 Commonwealth Avenue the College of Fine Arts Boston University

Facilities Plan and Immediate Needs a campaign for improvement Report Summary

• Phase One - Address the most critical problems at 855 Commonwealth • Phase Two and Beyond - Outline a strategy for future facility development at CFA Most Critical Problems

• Negative effects on the students’ ability to learn and faculties’ to teach

• Woeful inadequacy of the most frequently used performing arts facilities

• Detrimental effect on BU’s recruitment of top-level artists Phase One Summary

• 1.0 Mandatory Infrastructure Issues • 1.1 Center for Music Teaching and Practice • 1.2 Large Ensemble, Concert Hall, and Theatre • 1.3 Jacob Sleeper Hall Modification, Link to 855 • 1.4 Public Lobby, Grand Stair, and Marshall Room Phase 1.0: Mandatory Infrastructure

• Increase the electrical service

• Add basic HVAC systems

• Upgrade fire protection as needed Phase 1.0: Cost Summary

Demolition and Construction $ .5 m Plumbing, Fire, and HVAC 1.1 m Electrical .5 m General, Contingency, and Permits .6 m Engineering and Design .4 m

Total Project Cost $ 3.1 m Phase 1.1 Center for Music Teaching and Practice

• 102 new state-of-the-art practice studios in five different sizes - individual to ensemble • Modular construction • Instrument lockers and storage • Student lounge with stairs linking practice area to Concert Hall and ensemble rooms • Expanded, reconfigured restroom core

Phase 1.1: Cost Summary

Demolition and Construction $ .6 m Equipment and Furnishings 1.6 m Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC 1.0 m General, Contingency, and Permits .9 m Engineering and Design .7 m Total Project Cost $ 4.8 m Phase 1.2 Large Ensemble Rooms, Concert Hall & Studio Theatre

• Reshaped rooms for better use of space • New HVAC systems • Improved recording capabilities • Acoustical enhancements • Cosmetic improvements to interior finishes • New lighting STREET LEVEL PLAN 855 Commonwealth Avenue Phase 1.2: Cost Summary

Construction and Equipment $ .6 m Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC 1.0 m General, Contingency, and Permits .5 m Engineering and Design .3 m

Total Project Cost $ 2.4 m Phase 1.3 Jacob Sleeper Hall, Atruim/Link to 855 Commonwealth Ave.

• Enlarged and raised stage • Improved sightlines • Compliance with ADA issues • Addition of acoustical treatments • Creation of lobby and addition of restrooms • Creation of new entrance in atrium BASEMENT LEVEL PLAN 855 Commonwealth Avenue STREET LEVEL PLAN 855 Commonwealth Avenue

Phase 1.3: Cost Summary

Construction and Equipment $ .9 m Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC .6 m General, Contingency, and Permits .5 m Engineering and Design .3 m

Total Project Cost $ 2.3 m Phase 1.4 Public Lobby, Grand Staircase Restoration, and Marshall Room Relocation

• Restoration of “showroom” windows • East entrance to student lounge/lobby • Handicapped accessible ramp @ east façade • Grand staircase restored as principal access to second floor • Art Gallery ADA improvements • Marshall Room relocated to first floor

Phase 1.4: Cost Summary

Construction and Equipment $ 1.2 m Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC 1.0 m General, Contingency, and Permits .7 m Engineering and Design .4 m

Total Project Cost $ 3.3 m Cost Recap and Summary

Phase 1.0 Infrastructure $ 3.1 m Phase 1.1 Practice Studios 4.8 m Phase 1.2 Large Ensemble 2.4 m Phase 1.3 Sleeper/Entrance 2.3 m Phase 1.4 Marshall/Lobby 3.3 m Total Project Cost $ 15.9 m Phase Two and Beyond Boston University Theatre and Production Center

BUTI Lenox Campus

Strategies for Next Steps

• Assessment of Lenox Property • Deferred Maintenance at 808 and BU Theatre • Migration of School of Visual Arts to 808 • Theatre and Music Programs Unified at 855 • Theatre Complex and Lenox Properties Renovated • Construction of 1,200+-Seat Performance Venue The CFA Capital Campaign

• University investment of funds for upgrading electrical/HVAC • Aggressive capital campaign at CFA • Appointment of high-profile alumni/friends to leadership roles • Naming opportunities for significant gifts Naming Opportunities

• CFA Building Entrance and Lobbies • Concert Hall • Jacob Sleeper Hall • Center for Music Teaching and Practice • Studio Theatre (or Theatre Lab) • Marshall Room • Large Ensemble Rooms • Practice Studios The College of Fine Arts, Boston University