Arnold Holland, Ed.D
Dean, College of the arts
Dr. Arnold Holland joined the Cal State Fullerton faculty in 1998 after receiving his MFA in Visual Communications from Virginia Commonwealth University and his BFA in Graphic Design from Arizona State University. Dr. Holland also received his Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership from CSUF. In his teachings, he is committed to connecting the campus with the surrounding community through partnerships that enhance student learning, address local needs, and encourage students to be active citizens. His research interests include semiotics, typography, service-learning, and theory-to-practice gaps in the visual arts. Dr. Holland has served on numerous departmental and university committees, including Academic Senate, WASC, NIH BRAD, AEEC, NASAD, Department Personnel Committee, and many university search committees. He has worked with various departments and colleges on campus, including Education, Communications, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, The Center for Internships and Community Engagement (CICE), and Center for Research on Educational Access and Leadership (CREAL). Dr. Holland is a board member of the National Council of Arts Administrators (NCAA) and has held memberships and leadership positions in the professional design organizations AIGA, OBD, CMA, and UCDA.
