University Performing Arts Committee : Faculty Senate : Texas State University

Function and Meeting Information:

Brings outstanding artists to the university who will contribute to the development of an appreciation of the arts. The committee is comprised of a minimum of eight faculty members (four from Fine Arts and Communication), plus one Library representative.

The committee typically meets once a month during long semesters. Committee members also attend and assist at two evening University Arts events each semester. Work is generally spread out over the year, but it is a little heavier during the fall semester, when the arts event series for the following academic year is being finalized. The typical time commitment is about 16 hours per semester.

Vision:

The University Performing Arts Committee promotes artistic excellence through diverse, inspiring and engaging programming for the university and local communities.

Mission: The University Performing Arts Committee brings outstanding artists to the university to support arts education and raise awareness of the arts by engaging audiences in diverse student-centered events that enrich and enliven the cultural landscape of the campus and surrounding region.

2020 - 2021 Members

University Performing Arts Committee	College	Term Exp	Email
Ms. Julia Meritt	Education	2023	Jm89@txstate.edu
Ms. Gaila Raymer	Evans Auditorium	Ex officio	gr22@txstate.edu
Dr. Margo Handwerker	Fine Arts and Communication	ex officio	Mkh102@txstate.edu
Dr. Lynn Ledbetter	Fine Arts and Communication	2022	Ll09@txstate.edu
Ms. Michelle Nance	Fine Arts and Communication	2022	Mn14@txstate.edu
Dr. Nico Schuler, Chair	Fine Arts and Communication	2022	ns13@txstate.edu
Dr. Aimee Roundtree	Liberal Arts	2021	ajr121@txstate.edu
Ms. Katharine Salzmann	Library	2022	Ks31@txstate.edu
Dr. Alex White	Science and Engineering	2021	Aw22@txstate.edu
Dr. Paula Williamson	Science and Engineering	2023	Pw04@txstate.edu
Ms. Valeria Vargas	Student Government	2021	v_v@txstate.edu