WCU’s School of Art and Design faculty members are dedicated, talented, and passionate educators who have practiced in professional and academic settings. They bring a wealth of scholastic, corporate, and organizational experiences to the classroom and encourage students to think critically, communicate effectively, and make the connection between their studies and professional aspirations.
All faculty members have demonstrated expertise in the specific discipline of their teaching assignment and they are practioners in the subject matter being presented.
Here at WCU, studio art faculty are artists with M.F.A. degrees. Art history faculty hold Ph.D.s. Art education faculty hold either a Ph.D. or M.F.A. degree. Interior Design faculty members are expected to hold at least the M.A. in interior design and to be practicing professional designers.
Full-time Faculty
Associate Dean/ Associate Interim Director
Associate Dean, Interior Design Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
School of Art and Design Director and Professor of Painting and Drawing
Staff
Beth Moore, Administrative Support Associate
School of Art and Design Main Office, BAC 155
828.227.7210
bethmoore@wcu.edu
Adjuncts:
Eric Carroll
Bill Clements
Jillian Echlin
Jenny Fisher jfisherart.com
Ben Hamburger benhamburgerart.com
Chris Jehly
Susan Martin susanaltamartin.com
Martha Neaves marthaneaves.com
Nathan Perry nathanellisperry.com
Melinda Russek
Nate Schulman nateschulman.com
David Skinner
Flor Widmar https://florwidmar.weebly.com/
Emeritus Faculty:
Jon Jicha
Joan Byrd
Matt Liddle