Roxanne Schroeder-Arce __________________ 5702 Sutherlin Rd. Austin, TX 78723____________________________ www.roxannearce.com
[email protected] [email protected] office (512) 232-7345 mobile (512) 293-3561 CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Fine Arts Teacher Preparation Programs Latino/a/x Representation in US Professional and School Theatre Programs Issues of Identity and Assimilation in US Theatre Education Programs EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS 2000 MFA, Drama and Theatre for Youth, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 1995 Texas State Teaching Certification, Theatre Arts All Levels (current) 1994 BS, Theatre Education, Emerson College, Boston, MA 1994 Massachusetts State Teaching Certification, Theatre Arts 5-12 PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS 2020-present Associate Dean, UTeach Fine Arts, College of Fine Arts, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX • Provide leadership in developing strong enrollments in dance, music, theatre and visual art teacher certification programs; administer arts education special appropriations funding; engage bilingual communities and respond to the changing demographics in the state; promote culturally responsive curricula and pedagogy; advance the various schools and departments housing Fine Arts education programs; negotiate appointments and salaries with prospective faculty; act as the Dean’s liaison and as an advisor concerning faculty searches and retention, including cultivating diverse pools of candidates; collaborate with the college of education regarding teacher certification; serve as the college’s representative to programs across campus and within area school districts and communities; oversee college staff to facilitate arts education events, student teaching placements, payment of cooperating teachers and university facilitators; foster relations leading to donor support and student employment outcomes; facilitate and nurture program advisory committee.