The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) recently continued the accreditation of The University of Toledo as a good school for students pursuing music. <\/p>\n
The NASM is an organization of approximately 630 schools of music at the collegiate level that establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees in all areas of music and other credentials.<\/p>\n
Every 10 years, UT submits a self-study that is reviewed by the NASM Commission of Accreditation. Then the NASM sends an on-site visitation team to review the University for a few days. The team visited UT in April 2010; at its recent June meeting, the NASM Commission of Accreditation voted to continue UT musically in good standing. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis shows students and people outside the University that we meet specific standards set by an accredited body,\u201d said Dr. Timothy Brakel, associate professor and chair of the Department of Music. \u201cWhen students come here, they know that they can expect to learn valuable skills and information in relation to high music standards.\u201d<\/p>\n
Some of the areas that were reviewed at UT were the size and scope of the music program, finances, faculty and staff, facilities and equipment, the library, and instructional programs. <\/p>\n
The NASM report had many good things to say about the University. The on-site visitation team identified a number of the department’s greatest strengths:<\/p>\n
\u2022 An outstanding faculty dedicated to quality teaching, creative activity\/research and service; <\/p>\n
\u2022 Faculty exhibit outstanding productivity with available resources;<\/p>\n
\u2022 Students appear highly engaged and hard-working;<\/p>\n
\u2022 Effective leadership by the chair of the Department of Music;<\/p>\n
\u2022 Strong curricula that address the needs of students;<\/p>\n
\u2022 Strong administrative support during difficult times;<\/p>\n
\u2022 Excellent and hard-working staff;<\/p>\n
\u2022 Facility is equipped with up-to-date technology;<\/p>\n
\u2022 Exceptional variety of curricular music minors; and<\/p>\n
\u2022 Excellent music materials in the library.<\/p>\n
UT has been accredited since 1972. Its music accreditation will be reviewed again during the 2019-2020 academic year. <\/p>\n
\u201cFor today\u2019s students to succeed tomorrow, they need a comprehensive education that includes music taught by exemplary music specialists,\u201d Brakel said. \u201cOur curriculum is very strong and works to address the needs of students.”<\/p>\n
The University will be able to meet the needs of its music students even better starting in August when the renovation of the Center for Performing Arts is scheduled to be completed. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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