The programs within the College of Fine Arts and Communication serve the diverse cultural communities of Southeast Texas and the surrounding areas with expanded opportunities at the state, national and international levels. Our professionally active faculty engage students in small classes that emphasize personalized instruction. The college provides a nurturing environment for artistic, academic and personal growth that helps achieve career goals and inspires life-long learning. A high value is placed on teaching, research/creative activities, and service, which allows us to foster innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration within our on-campus laboratories, classrooms, studios, stages, and off campus within the greater community. Collaboration between students, faculty and community produces quality professional experiences, field studies and internships that provide a unique learning experience.