Michael B Chung, Edd Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

I provide strategic leadership and vision across the Dean’s Office, four academic departments, and four public arts units. Overseeing financial operations, academic programs, research initiatives, human resources, facilities, capital projects, and administrative services, my role ensures the smooth functioning and growth of one of the nation’s premier arts institutions. Key accomplishments include leading the Margo Leavin Graduate Arts Studios project and the development of the UCLA Nimoy Theater.UCLA Arts includes four academic departments:-Architecture and Urban Design-Art-Design | Media Arts-World Arts and Cultures/DanceFour public arts units:-Fowler Museum at UCLA-UCLA Hammer Museum-Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA-Royce Hall | Theater Management ServicesUCLA Arts also has a Visual and Performing Arts Education Program (VAPAE) that offers students the opportunity to develop into informed teaching artists while delivering hands-on arts programming to K–12 students in underserved communities.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

In this role, I managed the financial and administrative operations for the School of the Arts and Architecture. I played a pivotal role in strategic planning, overseeing academic and research programs, public programs, and facilities management.

Growing Good partners with non-profit organizations and companies who aim to do good in the world. We help them optimize their fundraising and organizational strategies and enable them to maximize their impact across a broad range of areas including scientific research, health, climate change, green technology, diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, education, reproductive rights, and civic engagement.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

As an adjunct assistant professor, I mentor doctoral candidates and teach in the EdD program, contributing to the development of future educational leaders. My role involves guiding students through their academic journey and supporting their research initiatives.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

I led AFI's mission through comprehensive administrative, academic, financial, and operational oversight. My responsibilities included managing strategic partnerships, overseeing student productions, and promoting equity and inclusion initiatives. My leadership helped maintain the conservatory's high standards and operational efficiency during a transitional period.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

As Vice Dean for Administration, I led operations, finance, and productions for the AFI Conservatory.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

I provided strategic leadership for faculty affairs, enhancing policies for annual reviews, promotions, recruitment, and retirement processes. My efforts focused on fostering an inclusive environment to attract and retain top scholars and practitioners in educational leadership.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

I managed faculty operations, recruitment, promotions, and academic personnel processes. I developed a multiphase process to centralize faculty data, improving communication between faculty affairs, research, business operations, and academic programs.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

I handled faculty annual performance reviews, academic profiles, merit and contract renewals, and compliance with university policies. My role supported the administrative backbone of faculty affairs.

Torrance, Ca, Us

I directed the recruitment of teachers from local Head Start schools and organized partnerships with colleges to form university transfer agreements. I provided academic support to program participants and managed program communications.

Culver City, Ca, Us

I led recruitment and academic workshops for LAUSD students, managing program operations, website, social media, and academic tracking.

Torrance, Ca, Us

I facilitated supplemental instruction sessions for Political Science and English, enhancing students' academic strategies and performance through group discussions and practice tests.

Doctor Of Education (Edd), Educational Leadership

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English

Associate Of Arts - Aa, English