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Student Affairs

Who WE ARE

The Art Academy’s Student Affairs team is dedicated to meeting your personal needs and helping you reach your goals as radical, forward-thinking visual artists and designers. We provide resources and guidance that support your academic success, your health and wellness, and your personal and professional development.

You’re here to learn and grow, and we’re here to ensure you have all the tools that enable you to do so.

 

Meet the Student Affairs Team

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Director of Student Affairs

Avery Plummer

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Associate Director of Academic Success/Liberal Arts Faculty

Megan Martin

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Wellness Resource Specialist

Sylvia Pinto

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Associate Director of Professional Development/Alumni Coordinator/Adjunct Professor

Erika NJ Allen

Director of Student Affairs

Avery Plummer

Avery is a writer, artist, publisher, and community advocate. She is the creator of nymph(o), an award-winning LGBTQ+ magazine that educates about and represents the queer community through a sex-positive lens. A leading principle in Avery’s artistic practice is the act of archiving, and she strives to preserve cultural moments by collaborating with a diverse range of other artists. Avery has a passion for personal and professional development and specializes in grant writing and program management.

Associate Director of Academic Success/Liberal Arts Faculty

Megan Martin

Megan has taught academic and creative writing since 2005. She is the author of two collections of experimental prose, NEVERS and Sparrow & Other Eulogies, and serves as prose editor for the literary journal and small press Coast/No Coast. She holds a BA in English from the University of Iowa and an MFA in Writing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Email:mmartin@artacademy.edu

Room:S270

Wellness Resource Specialist

Sylvia Pinto

Sylvia is a California-born and first generation college graduate. Proudly representing the rich tapestry of her heritage with Salvadoran and indigenous roots. She has a BA in psychology and Art History from the University of San Francisco and a Masters in Clinical Social Work from Boston University. A compassionate social worker, breaking boundaries to empower change. When not flying high as an aerialist or scaling cliffs as a rock climber, you can find her on the yoga mat.

Associate Director of Professional Development/Alumni Coordinator/Adjunct Professor

Erika NJ Allen

Erika is a Guatemalan-born artist and first generation college graduate. The attained a BFA in photography from the AAC in 2020 and an MFA in ceramics from Cranbrook Academy of Art in 2023, following a non-traditional path.

What We Do

Student Affairs

Make the most of this transformative chapter of your life in a diverse community of creatives.

The Office of Student Affairs aims to enrich students’ lives with meaningful experiences and connections. We prioritize your personal development so that you’re well-equipped to navigate your time as an AAC student, as well as your future as a professional artist and AAC alum. Through events, student organizations, community partnerships, and resources, we strive to embody our inherent values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Academic Success

Your academic journey here is strengthened by resources and people who help you succeed.

At the Collaborative Learning Studio on campus, you’ll find interpersonal connections, technical tools, academic feedback, accessible and adaptive software, and various resources that guide you to educational success. We help you with anything that supports your academic life during your time at AAC.

Student Wellness

We coordinate pathways and connections to meet your health and wellness needs.

The Office of Student Wellness facilitates on- and off-campus services that provide essential support for both everyday circumstances and when you need it the most for urgent matters. We provide resources by way of health education, mental health screenings and referrals, same day care coordination, crisis response, and more.

Professional Development

We coordinate pathways and connections to meet your health and wellness needs.

The Office of Student Wellness facilitates on- and off-campus services that provide essential support for both everyday circumstances and when you need it the most for urgent matters. We provide resources by way of health education, mental health screenings and referrals, same day care coordination, crisis response, and more.

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