Welcome to the College of Fine Arts faculty and staff hub. Here you'll find information about funded projects, helpful resources and more.

 

Funding Opportunities

AIxArts Incubator Fund

The AI and the Arts Incubator Fund seeds new collaborative partnerships that strengthen, broaden and diversify innovation and experimentation at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the arts.

Learn about the process and timeline

AI Up-skilling Fund

Artificial intelligence has rapidly changed the landscape of teaching, creative practice and research. In recognition of the impact of these new technologies, Dean Poole has created the College of Fine Arts Up-skilling Fund for AI.

Learn more about eligibility & timeline

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Fund for Research and Creativity

Every year, the FRC committee receives numerous requests from a diverse and competitive pool of applicants for funding from across the five schools of CFA. We are delighted to share the recipients from previous years and hope that they inspire others.

Faculty Resources

Faculty Appointment & Tenure Handbook

Learn the requirements and specifications for professional advancement at CFA.

Faculty Support

The Eberly Center offers resources for teaching.

Staff Resources

CFA Productions

CFA staff get two (2) tickets to each Drama performance. See Maria Stoy in the Drama Box Office. For Music events, see Dan Fernandez.

Staff Discounts

University-wide discounts for staff.

Offices & Working Groups

College Council

The CFA College Council comprises faculty representation from all the college schools, plus the dean and representative senior associate deans.

Office of Engagement and Belonging

The College of Fine Arts Office of Engagement and Belonging is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for its diverse community of students, faculty and staff.

Office of Research & Creative Practice

The College of Fine Arts Office of Research and Creative Practice supports ongoing research efforts within our schools and programs.

Working Group on AI

The College of Fine Arts Working Group on Artificial Intelligence creates opportunities for faculty and staff to stay on the leading edge of using AI in creative, professional and educational settings.

University Resources

Benefits

Human resources provides benefits in health, retirement, tuition, life insurance, disability insurance and lifestyle support.

Campus Services

Find communications design help, copy center information, facilities management and other services.

EAP Resources

Resources to help you manage personal and work-life issues. As a faculty or staff member, you and your household members have access to CMU's Employee Assistance Program, provided by Guidance Resources.

Financial Services

Find Information on the credit union, campus financial services and procurement services.

Human Resources

Get access to information on benefits, compensation and all human resources services.

Payroll

Find information related to payroll.

Professional Development

FocusU has live and web-based workshops and resources to improve your personal skillset across a broad spectrum of topics.

Technology

Find information on network access, software, email, account support, security and computer store and repair.