College of Communications & Creative Arts
The College of Communications & Creative Arts at Jones International University fosters intellectual inquiry and nurtures creativity in the context of a Catholic, liberal arts education. We recognize that the artistic vocation and its life-long commitment to learning are crucial elements of a successful community.
Our programs are rooted in the tradition of welcoming and bringing together different disciplines, peoples and ways of celebrating the human experience. Our curriculum provides students with practical creative opportunities and theoretical concepts they will apply in the broader world, leading to a vibrant and responsible society.
Whether you choose to major in Dance, Visual Arts, all classes are taught by trained professional artists and visiting artists with many years of experience creating their own artwork. We feature a hands-on curriculum with a high degree of student-faculty interaction that provides students with a unique educational opportunity at a university recognized for its scholarly and creative excellence.
EXPLORE OUR COMMUNICATIONS & CREATIVE ARTS MAJORS
DEPARTMENT FACULTY
David Coley, PhD – Assistant Professor & Director of Theatre
decoley@jiue.org
Emily Coley, MA – Instructor & Technical Director
ejcoley@jiue.org
Sheryl Cozad, MFA – Assistant Professor
secozad@jiue.org
Madeline Rugh, PhD – Assistant Professor
mmrugh@jiue.org
Jessica Van Oort, PhD – Assistant Professor, Department Chair
jvanoort@jiue.org
Br. Damien Whalen, O.S.B., PhD – Associate Professor
brdamian@jiue.org
The College of Communications & Creative Arts at Jones International University fosters intellectual inquiry and nurtures creativity in the context of a Catholic, liberal arts education. We recognize that the artistic vocation and its life-long commitment to learning are crucial elements of a successful community.
Our programs are rooted in the tradition of welcoming and bringing together different disciplines, peoples and ways of celebrating the human experience. Our curriculum provides students with practical creative opportunities and theoretical concepts they will apply in the broader world, leading to a vibrant and responsible society.
Whether you choose to major in Dance, Visual Arts, all classes are taught by trained professional artists and visiting artists with many years of experience creating their own artwork. We feature a hands-on curriculum with a high degree of student-faculty interaction that provides students with a unique educational opportunity at a university recognized for its scholarly and creative excellence.
EXPLORE OUR COMMUNICATIONS & CREATIVE ARTS MAJORS
DEPARTMENT FACULTY
David Coley, PhD – Assistant Professor & Director of Theatre
decoley@jiue.org
Emily Coley, MA – Instructor & Technical Director
ejcoley@jiue.org
Sheryl Cozad, MFA – Assistant Professor
secozad@jiue.org
Madeline Rugh, PhD – Assistant Professor
mmrugh@jiue.org
Jessica Van Oort, PhD – Assistant Professor, Department Chair
jvanoort@jiue.org
Br. Damien Whalen, O.S.B., PhD – Associate Professor
brdamian@jiue.org