Simon J. Lumley
President

M.B.A., University of Phoenix
B.B.A., University of Nebraska

In January 2006 Simon Lumley was named president of The Art Institute of Dallas, owned by parent company Education Management Corporation. In this role he is responsible for fostering and overseeing the school. This involves solidifying strategic relationships with the local business, education, civic and arts communities; ensuring that the school meets EDMC’s and the industry’s rigorous standards; and creating a thriving educational environment for The Art Institute of Dallas’ students.

Immediately prior to his current position, Mr. Lumley served as State Vice President and Director of the University of Phoenix’s Indiana campuses. “I am honored to have been chosen as the new president of The Art Institute of Dallas,” says Lumley. “Since my early years as a college student studying to my current role and responsibilities, I have witnessed the successful transitional developments of the proprietary college system. I hold the highest regard for students, faculty and staff at The Art Institute of Dallas as well as the area employers and communities the College serves. The Art Institute of Dallas has an important and exciting future, and I look forward to continuing the College’s vision as an educational leader and an essential resource,” he adds.

Lumley has extensive experience with all aspects of campus management with special emphasis on enrollment efficiency and retention. Prior to his most recent position with the University of Phoenix, he has held numerous strategic and general management positions with the university, including vice president and director for the West Michigan campus, director of enrollment for the metro Detroit campuses, enrollment manager for the online campus and director of enrollment for the Maryland and Louisiana campuses.

Lumley’s academic credentials include a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix and a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a management emphasis from the University of Nebraska.

 

Leslie C. Baughman
Vice President of Academic Affairs

Ph.D., University of North Texas;
M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary;
M.Ed., Delta State University;

B.S., Delta State University Dr. Leslie Baughman has almost twenty years of experience at The Art Institute of Dallas, working in a variety of roles. As Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Baughman provides fiscal management, campus leadership, and ongoing institutional effectiveness for academic programs with a staff of approximately 124 employees. She has implemented six new Bachelor of Fine Arts programs at The Art Institute: Interior Design, Graphic Design, Advertising Design, Interactive Media Design, Media Arts & Animation, and Digital Media Production.

As Director of Student Academic Affairs at The Art Institute of Dallas, Dr. Baughman managed and supervised the following areas: the General Education Department, the Transitional Studies Program, the Academic Improvement Center, ASSET Administration, the Student Acceptance Committee, TASP Preparation and Verification, and the Academic Advising Center.

Prior to this, she served as Director of General Education at The Art Institute of Dallas, supervising the General Education faculty and developing the program and curriculum.

Dr. Baughman has also conducted her own private practice, serving as owner and family therapist. She conducted assessment and therapy for childhood behavioral problems and academic issues, and presented workshops on a variety of psycho-educational topics.

 

Arthur P. Go

CPA Director of Administrative and Financial Services

B.A., University of Oklahoma

CPA, SMU Cox School of Business

Prior to joining The Art Institute of Dallas, Arthur Go was the Director of Finance and Operations at Sanford-Brown Institute, Arthur directed diverse administrative and operational functions, including student finance and collections, accounting, payroll, budgeting, information technology, human resources, and facilities management.

Previously, Arthur was the Controller at Avaya, where he received awards for Superior Leadership and Performance. He began his career at Bridge Information Systems where he rose through the operational ranks to the position of Director, Content & Analysis when the company was acquired by Reuters America.

Arthur is a Certified Public Accountant. He has received certificates of completion from the SMU Cox School of Business Executive Education program in “Leading Tomorrow’s Business: Building Competitive Organizations” and from the New York Society of Security Analysts in “International Financial Reporting and Cross Border Investment Analysis”. Arthur holds a Bachelors of Accountancy from the University of Oklahoma.

 

Chad Williams
Director of Admissions

B.A., California State University;
A.A., Fullerton College

With ten years of experience in Admissions, Mr. Williams functions as the key person responsible for new student recruitment and sales management for The Art Institute of Dallas. As Director of Admissions, he is responsible for attaining new student and start rate plans for the school and generates marketing plans to support inquiry conversion. He oversees a staff of 40, including Assistant Directors of Admissions, Admissions Coordinators and Admissions support staff.

Prior to The Art Institute, Mr. Williams served as Director of Admissions for DeVry University in Dallas. He headed the team which led in mid-term starts from January 2003 – January 2004, and was responsible for the production, accountability, training and staffing for one of the largest admissions offices in the DeVry system.

 

April Chatham
Director of Student Affairs

M.A.Ed., West Texas A&M University
B.S., West Texas A&M University

April Chatham has been with Educational Management Corporation since August 15, 2005, most recently as Dean of Student Affairs at South University in Savannah, GA. Previously Ms. Chatham worked at The Art Institute of Houston in the role of Transitional Studies Coordinator. She has been working with college students for the past nine years, and loves the level of creative energy and the rewards that are associated with providing support services for college students. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and her Master of Arts in Education and Counseling, both from West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas.

Previously, Ms. Chatham was the Program Manager of Continuing Education at North Harris Montgomery Community College (Cy-Fair College), Director of Learning Communities/Retention at New Mexico Junior College and has worked in various student affairs and residence life positions at Texas A&M University, Angelo State University, and West Texas A&M University. She has also taught Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communications, Psychology and Freshman Seminar classes at New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs, New Mexico.

 

Miriam (Kit) Johnston
Director of Career Services

B.S., Southwest Texas State University

Kit Johnston has ten years of experience at The Art Institute of Dallas. As Director of Career Services, she has tirelessly served graduates seeking opportunities in the fields of Interior Design, Fashion Design and Graphic Design, Computer Animation, Culinary Arts, Video Production, and Multimedia Web Design. Leading her team of employment advisors, she has consistently met her target placement rates and average starting salaries during her tenure as department head.

Ms. Johnston has also served as a Graduate Employment Advisor and a Human Resources Assistant at The Art Institute.

She previously worked at Geico as a Recruiter and Human Resources Supervisor, where she was selected as Employee of the Year.