College of Fashion & Textiles
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- Associate Dean
- Program Director, Fashion Merchandising & Management Program
- Associate Professor
About the College
We Improve Lives by Fashioning the Future
Vision
To advance the legacy and future of fashion and textile education through creativity, collaboration and purposeful innovation.
Mission
The College of Fashion & Textiles is a collaborative, creative community that prepares students to shape a sustainable, equitable and inclusive future. Grounded in a legacy of textile innovation and informed by contemporary fashion practice, we integrate design, technology and entrepreneurship. Students learn through immersive, globally connected experiences developed in close partnership with industry. We cultivate ethical, empathetic problem-solvers who advance the disciplines of fashion and textiles and improve lives through purposeful, human-centered innovation.
We are committed and excited to provide:
- A collaborative culture that brings together the business of fashion and textiles, with technology and design
- Immersive, hands-on learning experiences that connect students to their discipline from the first semester
- Meaningful collaboration with industry partners through real-world projects, mentorship, research and experiential learning
- Purpose-driven education that combines creativity, innovation, strategic thinking and real-world impact
- Sustainable thinking and responsible practices woven throughout the curriculum
- Transformative global experiences through study-away opportunities and international engagement
- Unparalleled industry connections that prepare students for leadership and dynamic careers across the global fashion and textile industries
- Accomplished faculty who inspire creativity, curiosity, discovery and lifelong learning
Guiding principles
Committed to developing the next generation of innovators and leaders, the College of Fashion & Textile’s guiding principles include:
- Purposeful Design
- Sustainable Innovation
- Creative Collaboration
- Cultural Fluency
- Global Perspective
- Ethical Responsibility
Create the future, find your joy, change the world.