Petrella has served as interim dean of the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Conservatory since 2017. There she had oversight of all academic, fiscal, development, personnel and administrative functions as chief executive officer.
���I am excited to join the visionary leadership team at 蹤獲扦,��� Petrella said. ���The College of the Arts is home to many outstanding programs, and I look forward to collaborating with the faculty, staff and students to increase the impact and accessibility of the arts, both nationally and internationally. I am grateful for this opportunity and eager to join the 蹤獲扦 community.���
We extend a warm welcome to Dean Petrella on behalf of the faculty, staff and students at the School of Art.