Roxanne Schroeder-Arce

Roxanne Schroeder-Arce is an administrator, scholar, artist, teacher and arts advocate. She serves as dean of the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts at Ohio University where she is also a professor of theater. Before Ohio, she was associate dean of UTeach Fine Arts and an associate professor of theatre education at the University of Texas at Austin. She also served as an assistant professor of theatre education at both Emerson College in Boston and California State University at Fresno. Her artistry, pedagogy and scholarship are intertwined and deeply inform her higher education leadership. She received her MFA in drama and theatre for youth from the University of Texas at Austin and her bachelor’s degree and teaching credential from Emerson College. Schroeder-Arce's research interests include culturally responsive theatre education and cultural representation in theatre for young audiences. Her plays have been presented to children and families in multiple theatres, schools and community spaces throughout the United States. As an engaged leader, Schroeder-Arce consistently offers extensive academic, community, national and international service. A product of Upward Bound and a first-generation college attendee, she has also taught in TRIO programs as well as public schools. Schroeder-Arce has led professional development programs with teachers throughout the United States and internationally in countries such as Costa Rica, South Korea and Switzerland. She also led a study abroad program in Mexico City. She has received recognition for her work from several organizations, including the Ann Flagg Multicultural Award and the Distinguished Play Award from AATE.