Mary Schmidt Campbell
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Mary Schmidt Campbell, B.A., M.A., PH.D.; HON.: D.F.A., PH.D., Dean, Tisch School of the Arts; Associate Provost for the Arts
Mary Schmidt Campbell was appointed Dean of the Tisch School of the Arts
at New York University
in 1991 and Associate Provost for the Arts in December 2004.
Campbell is also chair of the Department of Art and Public Policy at the Tisch School since 2000. Under her stewardship as Dean, the Tisch School has tripled the number of applications it receives, cut its acceptance rate in half, and increased the percentage of minority students studying there from 10% to 40%. She has initiated major renovations of the School’s film facilities; inaugurated new programs in Art and Public Policy, Film Preservation and Archiving, and Recorded Music; and is currently leading the School in a $75 million capital campaign. As Associate Provost for the Arts, her responsibility is to provide guidance and leadership in the arts which transcend individual schools at NYU.
Previously, she was Commissioner of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
from 1987-1991 in the Edward I. Koch and David Dinkins
administrations. She came to city government after having served as executive director of the Studio Museum in Harlem from 1977-87. Prior to that she was guest curator and curator at the Everson Museum of Fine Arts in Syracuse, NY from 1974-76 and art editor of the Syracuse New Times from 1974-77.
She is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
and sits on the boards of the American Academy in Rome
, the New York Shakespeare Festival, and the United Nations International School
. She holds honorary degrees from The College of New Rochelle, Colgate University, City University of New York, and Pace University. She has given numerous lectures, authored many papers and articles, and is co-author of Harlem Renaissance: Art of Black America (New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1987) and Memory and Metaphor: The Art of Romare Bearden, 1940-1987 (New York: Oxford University Press & The Studio Museum in Harlem, 1991).
Campbell received a B.A. degree in English literature from Swarthmore College
, an M.A. in art history from Syracuse University
, and a Ph.D. in humanities, also from Syracuse. She is married to Dr. George Campbell Jr.
, President of The Cooper Union. They have three sons and reside in Manhattan.
Mary Schmidt Campbell was appointed Dean of the Tisch School of the Arts
Tisch School of the Arts
Tisch School of the Arts is one of the 15 schools that make up New York University ....
at New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
in 1991 and Associate Provost for the Arts in December 2004.
Campbell is also chair of the Department of Art and Public Policy at the Tisch School since 2000. Under her stewardship as Dean, the Tisch School has tripled the number of applications it receives, cut its acceptance rate in half, and increased the percentage of minority students studying there from 10% to 40%. She has initiated major renovations of the School’s film facilities; inaugurated new programs in Art and Public Policy, Film Preservation and Archiving, and Recorded Music; and is currently leading the School in a $75 million capital campaign. As Associate Provost for the Arts, her responsibility is to provide guidance and leadership in the arts which transcend individual schools at NYU.
Previously, she was Commissioner of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs is dedicated to supporting and strengthening New York City's vibrant cultural life. Among their primary missions is to ensure adequate public funding for non-profit cultural organizations, both large and small, throughout the five boroughs.-External...
from 1987-1991 in the Edward I. Koch and David Dinkins
David Dinkins
David Norman Dinkins is a former politician from New York City. He was the Mayor of New York City from 1990 through 1993; he was the first and is, to date, the only African American to hold that office.-Early life:...
administrations. She came to city government after having served as executive director of the Studio Museum in Harlem from 1977-87. Prior to that she was guest curator and curator at the Everson Museum of Fine Arts in Syracuse, NY from 1974-76 and art editor of the Syracuse New Times from 1974-77.
She is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences is an independent policy research center that conducts multidisciplinary studies of complex and emerging problems. The Academy’s elected members are leaders in the academic disciplines, the arts, business, and public affairs.James Bowdoin, John Adams, and...
and sits on the boards of the American Academy in Rome
American Academy in Rome
The American Academy in Rome is a research and arts institution located on the Gianicolo in Rome.- History :In 1893, a group of American architects, painters and sculptors met regularly while planning the fine arts section of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition...
, the New York Shakespeare Festival, and the United Nations International School
United Nations International School
The United Nations International School is a private international school in New York City. It was founded in 1947 by families who worked for or were associated with the United Nations. The school was founded to provide an international education, while preserving its students' diverse cultural...
. She holds honorary degrees from The College of New Rochelle, Colgate University, City University of New York, and Pace University. She has given numerous lectures, authored many papers and articles, and is co-author of Harlem Renaissance: Art of Black America (New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1987) and Memory and Metaphor: The Art of Romare Bearden, 1940-1987 (New York: Oxford University Press & The Studio Museum in Harlem, 1991).
Campbell received a B.A. degree in English literature from Swarthmore College
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore College is a private, independent, liberal arts college in the United States with an enrollment of about 1,500 students. The college is located in the borough of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, 11 miles southwest of Philadelphia....
, an M.A. in art history from Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College...
, and a Ph.D. in humanities, also from Syracuse. She is married to Dr. George Campbell Jr.
George Campbell Jr.
Dr. George Campbell Jr. was the eleventh President of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, ending his tenure in July 2011.-Education:...
, President of The Cooper Union. They have three sons and reside in Manhattan.