Introducing Emily Roxworthy as Dean of the USC School of Dramatic Arts

Dr. Roxworthy comes to us from UC San Diego where she is currently Associate Dean of UCSD’s Graduate Division, responsible for the recruitment, retention, and professional development of UCSD’s 7,000 graduate students. 

USC School of Dramatic Arts Position and Candidate Specification

The University of Southern California School of Dramatic Arts (USC SDA) seeks a dynamic, inspiring, collaborative and progressive Dean who is passionate about the performing arts and the power of theatrical storytelling, to expand upon USC SDA’s mission of preparing and empowering a diverse generation of artists, actors, writers, creators, industry professionals and entrepreneurs.

Dean Search for the USC School of Dramatic Arts – Next Steps

I am pleased to share with you that the search for the next dean of the USC School of Dramatic Arts is now entering its final stages. Over the last several months, the Search Advisory Committee has conducted an exhaustive and thorough search.

Search for the New Dean of the School of Dramatic Arts

I am pleased to write to you today to let you know about the appointment of an advisory search committee to identify and recruit exceptional candidates for the next dean of the USC School of Dramatic Arts. Elizabeth Graddy, Executive Vice Provost, and Haven Lin-Kirk, Dean of the USC Roski School of Art and Design, will co-chair the committee. The complete roster follows this memo.