Ed Adams Reappointed as Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communications

“I join in expressing gratitude to Dean Adams for the caliber of his service and for his willingness to continue serving as dean,” Reese said. “He has a genuine concern for our students’ success, and I look forward to more innovation under his capable leadership.”

Adams expressed appreciation for the continued support from colleagues and administration. “I want to thank my colleagues in the college for their endorsement, and the BYU administration for their trust in reappointing me to serve five more years as dean,” he said. “I’m particularly grateful for the service of associate deans, Amy Jensen, Jeremy Grimshaw and Rory Scanlon... They do much to set the working tone and a culture of collaboration in the college.”

During his first term, Adams contributed significantly to the college, refining rank and status processes, supporting department goals, establishing a large endowment for the Department of Dance, and helping secure approval for a new Music Building.

“I am thrilled with Adams’ reappointment and know that he will continue to bless the lives of our faculty and students through his inspired leadership,” said Kirt Saville, director of the School of Music.

Mark Magleby, director of the Museum of Art, added, “If history is any indicator, five more years of Ed Adams ... will yield more experiential learning, vastly-improved facilities and multiplied resources for research and creative works.”

Adams joined BYU in 1999 and has held multiple leadership roles within the college.

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