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I graduated from Jacksonville University in 2015 with my BA in Commerical Music. The music faculty helped shape me into the musician I am today. I currently work as a music teacher in an elementary school. I want the students I teach to have the option to experience the same life-changing education I received, if they choose to. Preserving the fine arts is critical for our future and for future generations. It is what inspires creativity. A world without creativity is a world without progression.
Kaylee supported: JU Alumni and Friends Against Cost & CutsAs a double dolphin, varsity athlete, and former employee at JU, I am very disappointed to be hearing about what has gone on since I left my alma mater. Particularly with respect to cutting Philosophy. I consider the classes I took with Professor Erich Freiberger to be the most influential of any during my 6 years studying Undergrad (Economics) and Grad (Analytics). I strongly oppose his firing. Tim appears to be altering the core charter of the institution, and I do not agree with it.
francis supported: JU Alumni and Friends Against Cost & CutsAs a JU Alumni with a Fine Arts degree, it is a sad time to be a Dolphin. The arts and espically the music department are part of the foundation of JU. Dr. Frances Kinne started her long history at JU as Assistant Professor of Humanities, founded the University's College of Fine Arts in 1960, became president of JU in 1979, established the School of Business, approved the nursing school, did so many seen and unseen things for JU and supported JU and espicially the arts up until her death at 102! This woman was a legend and Tim Cost has done nothing but run JU into the ground. The board needs an overhaul to as they are not doing their jobs either! My heart goes out to the faculty and students and it saddens me that we may see more of this across the state and country in the future.
Laura supported: JU Alumni and Friends Against Cost & CutsAs a "Double Dolphin," former JU employee, and parent of a Theatre student, it's difficult to express the degree to which I am disappointed in my alma mater.
Be sure to grab a free copy of ARBUS magazine's July/August issue and read about how this tragedy unfolded. The article is titled, "Cutting Culture: How Universities are Dismantling Their Legacies."
Sheri supported: JU Alumni and Friends Against Cost & CutsReal leadership means being creative and having a deep understanding of humanity to face our toughest challenges. By cutting these programs and rejecting its liberal arts identity, JU sends a clear message that it's no longer the place for nurturing tomorrow's leaders.
Jackson supported: JU Alumni and Friends Against Cost & CutsThis school was founded on music. I am a business major with a ceramics minor. I used to be so proud to say I went to JU and now I am not. Tim Cost and anyone on the board that supports him needs to go. You are destroying my school.
Tresa supported: JU Alumni and Friends Against Cost & CutsI have friends that attend this school and the value they receive from the arts is extremely important them, and me as well. I see the way they thrive in the environment and the fact that Tim Cost cut the programs without a second thought and tried to silence the voices of staff and students is diabolical.
Miracle supported: JU Alumni and Friends Against Cost & CutsMy experience in JU's Art program was an experience I still dream about. My educators were always striving for their students to work toward bettering their skills and creating their best work, regardless of where they began. As an Illustration BFA Major, with minors in Art History and Education, I am so disheartened to hear the decision for JU to cut so many programs regarding the Arts. I believe my education at this facility was parallel to many I could have received at other Art Institutions, and was an accessible way for students in the Jacksonville area to engage their professional art skills without entering a large, competitive art college. I wouldn't trade my experience for any other, and wish that more students desiring a career in the arts could experience the same unique, open, and insightful experience. Without these programs, JU would lose its heart and soul as an college that excentuates all the best parts of Jacksonville's culture and love for the Arts. For a campus that so readily archives historical artifacts, displays beautiful artworks, and boasts students with culturally enlightened & broad horizons, losing the Arts acts as a disservice to everything JU stands for.
Kaitlyn supported: JU Alumni and Friends Against Cost & CutsMy 4 years in the music program at JU were among the happiest of my life, and that was nearly 30 years ago! The education I received has directly impacted my career, as well as indirectly impacted other work I have had as opportunities. This is no surprise because a study in the arts has long been shown to develop creativity and critical thinking. The excellent training and opportunities I received as a conductor gave me leadership skills I have used as a board member officer of two non-profit groups, as music director for various churches, and as music director for dozens of theatrical productions. I use my education in so many ways every day. This current JU administration cannot fathom the damage to the community it is doing by underestimating the importance of good liberal arts education, not to mention the disservice it did to its long tenured faculty.
David supported: JU Alumni and Friends Against Cost & CutsI graduated from the College of Fine Arts in the early 80's with a degree in Music Education. I'm dumbstruck by the decision to eliminate these programs. The writer of this petition is correct, it's an insult to all alumni. It's also a slap in the face of Dr. Kinne.
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