The Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts at IU South Bend is widely recognized for its excellence throughout Indiana University.
The Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts has programs in Communication Studies, Music, New Media, Theatre & Dance, and Visual Arts
Mission Statement:
The Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts manifests the fundamental role of the fine, performing, and communication arts in our diverse and global community. We commit ourselves to educate our students artistically and intellectually in order to facilitate personal and professional development. We value excellence in visual, spoken, written, kinetic, electronic, and musical expression. We seek to graduate creative individuals who think critically, communicate effectively, and act responsibly in society.
The following statements inform our mission:
1.Students are the focus of our endeavors.
2.We are a diverse body of faculty and staff who motivate, lead, and instruct students at the highest possible level and whose active professional lives model the standards we expect of our students.
3.We serve students with diverse educational and professional goals.
4.We pursue significant intellectual achievement and excellence through performance.
5.We create partnerships with our community that provide artistic development, and reach audiences that we might not otherwise serve.
