WCU’s School of Art and Design faculty members are dedicated, talented, and passionate professionals who have practiced in professional and academic settings. They bring a wealth of scholastic, corporate, and organizational experiences to the classroom and encourage the students, to think critically, communicate effectively, and make the connection between your studies and professional aspirations.
All faculty members have demonstrated expertise in the specific discipline of their teaching assignment and they are experts in the subject matter being presented.
Here at WCU, studio art faculty are accomplished artists with M.F.A. degrees; art history faculty hold Ph.D.s; and art education faculty hold either a Ph.D. or Ed.D. degree. Interior Design faculty members are expected to hold at least the M.A. in interior design and to be a practicing professional designer.
Full-Time Faculty and Staff
| Richard Tichich | Director, School of Art and Design |
| Erin Adams | M.F.A.; Assistant Professor, Interior Design |
| Joan Byrd | M.F.A.; Professor, Ceramics |
| Denise Drury | M.A.; Interim Director, Curator of Fine Art Museum |
| Seth J. McCormick | Ph.D.; Assistant Professor, Art History |
| Cathryn Griffin | M.F.A.; Professor, Photography |
| Jon Jicha | M.F.A.; Professor, Graphic Design |
| Kevin Kirkpatrick | M.F.A.; Studio Tech/Instructor |
| Ron Laboray | M.F.A.; Assistant Professor, Painting and Drawing |
| Mary Anna LaFratta | M.F.A.; Associate Professor, Graphic Design |
| Matt Liddle | M.F.A.; Professor, Print and Book Arts |
| Jane Nichols | Ph. D.; Associate Professor, Interior Design |
| Marya Roland | M.F.A.; Professor, Sculpture |
| Erin Tapley | Ph. D.; Associate Professor, Art Education |
| Marc Yops | M.A.; Associate Professor, Interior Design |
| Wanda Crawford | Program Assistant |
Adjunct Faculty
| Marie Cochran |
| Sumaya El-Attar |
| Phyllis Jarvinen |
| William Love |
| Susan Martin |
| Greg McPherson |
| Tara O'Loughlin |
| George Rector |