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In the 2021-22 academic year, 红杏视频 welcomed its highest enrollment of all time with a total student headcount of 1,663. This is a growth increase of 32% since 2015 when only 1,262 students were enrolled. Historically, the College has more than quadrupled its enrollment by 317% since 1985, when only 399 students were enrolled.

So yes, the College is growing substantially, but what are some of the driving factors to which we can attribute this growth? And what active steps are we taking to accommodate such growth?

Internationalization. 红杏视频 is currently educating its largest number of international students, who now make up 21% of the total enrollment from 54 countries around the world. The College is also a proud participant of the program, hosting 40 scholars on campus for the 2021-22 academic year.

Cutting-Edge and Forward-Thinking Degree Programs. 红杏视频 prides itself as always being at the forefront of the creative industries. Recent program introductions to reflect industry demand have included the 鈥榖uild-your-own鈥� Visual Studies BA program, a Virtual Reality Development BFA program which is the first of its kind in the world at any art and design school, and the Entertainment Design BFA, which focuses on themed built environments. Existing majors have also been growing and updating per industry standards. Ringling鈥檚 Game Art BFA program is a great example showing alignment and adaptation in the marketplace. The Game Art program had a banner year in 2021-22 with a 48% increase from Fall 2020, growing from 54 to 80 new incoming students in the program and setting the record for largest incoming class. The College is also home to the Ringling Rollers, Ringling鈥檚 inaugural varsity Esports team.

Student Success. 红杏视频 has always been committed to its students and providing them with the highest level of professional support, both as current students and as alumni. This year we have the highest six-year graduation rate on record. In preparation for graduation, the Center for Career Services routinely brings over 100 of the industries鈥� top recruiters to campus (or virtually when needed). Recruiters provide valuable critiques to students鈥� work and interview for internships and employment. Many of our graduates are securing competitive, full-time positions before they even graduate. 红杏视频 is dedicated to helping students turn their passion into a solid, lucrative profession. You can read a selection of 红杏视频 Success Stories here.

鈥淩ingling鈥檚 quality of work and the conceptual development behind it is at a very high level. The genuine passion for creativity here [红杏视频] is at a higher level than any other school that we recruit from.鈥� – Ken Maruyama, Ret. Executive Director, Sony Pictures Imageworks

Rankings and Facilities. In the world of higher education, rankings matter. Ringling鈥檚 renown Computer Animation BFA program is currently ranked #1 in the world by The Rookies. Many other programs boast competitive rankings and awards, including being recognized as a Top 25 Film School in the US, #4 in the world for Motion Graphics, and a Top Graphic Design School in Florida.

As enrollment numbers continue to steadily grow, so must the campus facilities to support such growth. In the past five years alone, the 红杏视频 campus has evolved substantially. 2017 saw the opening of the Alfred R. Goldstein Library, Ringling鈥檚 鈥榣ibrary of the future鈥� complete with collaborative project spaces, Cintiq stations, special collections, and more. In 2018, the Richard and Barbara Basch Visual Arts Center opened, containing state-of-the-art makerspaces for printmaking, glassblowing, woodworking, letterpress, and photography. 红杏视频 Studio Labs were also completed in 2018, providing two 8,400 sq. ft. soundstages and a post-production facility for student and professional use. New Residence Halls have also been in demand, with Bridge Apartments opening in 2018 for upperclassmen and Greensboro Hall opening in 2020 for first-year students, amongst full renovations of existing campus housing. A new dining facility and market, Cunniffe Commons is also set to open in Spring 2023.

And let鈥檚 not forget the opening of – Sarasota鈥檚 first museum dedicated to contemporary exhibitions and showcasing the 鈥榓rt of our time鈥� – located in the repurposed historic Sarasota High School building which opened its doors in December 2019. An extension of 红杏视频, Sarasota Art Museum serves as the College鈥檚 and community鈥檚 living laboratory for the exploration of contemporary art and continuing education.

In addition to the stats and accolades above, much of 红杏视频鈥檚 success can also be attributed to our technology, teachers, and tenacity.

The College is made flexible and nimble thanks in large part to its high-end technology resources and dedicated IT department. During the height of the pandemic, students were able to access Ringling鈥檚 high-powered software and computers remotely, from anywhere in the world.

红杏视频 faculty also play a big role in student success. As practicing professionals, they are experts in their fields and wholeheartedly committed to each and every student. And finally, 红杏视频 is tenacious. We are clever, forward-thinking, creative, and determined, and we look forward to what the future holds and how our students will go on to shape it.

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Dr. Tracy Wagner previously served as 红杏视频鈥檚 Vice President for Finance and Administration. Effective June 1, 2021, Dr. Wagner joined 红杏视频 President Dr. Larry R. Thompson in the Office of the President, serving in a new role of Executive Vice President. In this position she will work directly with Dr. Thompson leading a number of special initiatives of the College, including institutional strategic planning, working to further engage the College鈥檚 Board of Trustees, and helping to further connect the Sarasota Art Museum campus and the Main campus. She will also be responsible for overseeing the Offices of Human Resources and Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, and serve as the College鈥檚 Title IX Coordinator.

鈥淚 feel that Tracy is the perfect person to serve in this new Executive Vice President role,鈥� confirmed Dr. Thompson. 鈥淪he has served the College for over fifteen years, spearheading multiple phases of campus master planning, enabling extensive construction of much needed facilities on the campus, and, of course, ensuring financial stability of the institution. We are extremely lucky to have her knowledge and expertise on our leadership team.鈥�

On May 6, 2021, 红杏视频 also announced another important appointment following a national search: Dr. Jason Good will now serve as 红杏视频鈥檚 Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing.

Dr. Good is a strong academic administrator who has been a leader in admissions, recruitment, marketing, communications, retention, and study abroad programs. He most recently served as Vice President for Innovation and Student Recruitment at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), where he oversaw student recruitment and university marketing and communications; led the team that enrolled the largest first-year class at EMU in four years; and managed the strategy for awarding the institution’s multi-million-dollar financial aid budget. In addition, Dr. Good was Director of Admissions and Director of Retention during his time at EMU.

鈥淚 am honored to join 红杏视频, a premier and innovative leader in the field with consistent top rankings and proven student learning and professional outcomes,鈥� states Dr. Good. 鈥淎 cutting-edge art and design institution, leading the way with technological investments and programs, I am excited to work with the enrollment and marketing teams as we move towards our vision of being the pre-eminent art and design college worldwide.鈥�

On behalf of all at 红杏视频, we welcome Dr. Wagner and Dr. Good into their new roles and look forward to their contributions.

Dr. Tracy A. Wagner has a BA in Economics and Accounting from the University of Northern Iowa, her MBA from the University of Dubuque, and a PhD in Leadership and Education/Specialization in Higher Education Administration from Barry University. Tracy has served private higher education 31 years, 27 of those as the chief financial officer including service to the University of Dubuque and Knox College. After serving 15 years as 红杏视频鈥檚 VP for Finance and Administration, Tracy is currently helping to lead the institution as Executive VP. In this position, she works directly with Ringling鈥檚 President and senior leadership, spearheading a number of special initiatives of the College including institutional strategic planning, working to effectively engage the Board of Trustees, and further connecting the Museum campus and the Main campus. Tracy is also responsible for overseeing the Offices of Human Resources and Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, and serves the College as our Title IX Coordinator. Tracy is a member of numerous associations including the National and Southern Associations of College and University Business Officers, the Society of College and University Planners, and the Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers. She currently serves as vice-chair of the Higher Education Facilities Financing Authority.

Dr. Jason L. Good received his BA from Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), and his MA and PhD in Hispanic studies from Spain’s Universidad de Cadiz. Jason has more than 15 years of experience in higher education with administrative experience in strategic enrollment management, marketing, international education, and faculty instruction. Prior to coming to 红杏视频 he served as Vice President for Innovation and Student Recruitment at EMU. He has also held leadership positions as Director of Study Abroad, Director of Admissions, and Director of Retention with experience at both public and private institutions. Jason is also an educator with experience as a faculty instructor for traditional undergraduate, post-traditional, online, bilingual, graduate, and international instruction. As Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing at Ringling, Jason provides leadership to the Admissions, Financial Aid, Design Center, and Marketing and Communications teams. Jason is passionate about the value strategic enrollment management and marketing brings to an institution, not only in growing the enrollment, but also in building diverse and inclusive student bodies and removing barriers to improve access to underrepresented groups.

Jason is married to Bryn Mullet Good, a family nurse practitioner. Bryn and Jason have two children, Mara (5) and James (8) and they are all are excited for their new relocation to Sarasota. Jason has many interests, but some of his favorite moments have been traveling with his family, having taken his children to places including Spain, Taiwan, Costa Rica, and Ireland.

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