"Aesthetic Engagement is the student's ability to participate in the arts, both a creator and as active audience member."
"Educators recognize that participation in the arts is not an elective aspect of education, but an integral component of student development as critical thinkers and learners."
(2005). Ability-based learning outcomes, p. 57.
Over time the statements describing Aesthetic Engagement have evolved and changed. To view the "4-pager" documents of statements of the ability from 1973 to the present, please visit the 8 Abilities Overview page in this guide.
Develop Knowledge, Understanding, and Responsiveness to the Arts and Knowledge and Understanding of the Humanities
(Green Bible, August 1973)
Understanding and Responding to Arts and Humanities (1974)
Educated Responsiveness to the arts and Humanities (1976)
Aesthetic Response (1981)
Aesthetic Responses (1984)
Aesthetic Responsiveness (1985)
Aesthetic Response (1992)
Aesthetic Engagement (2002)
Robert Pitman Chair, 1974-1975
Mary Hueller Chair, 1975-1977
Susan Siefert Chair, 1977-1978
Christine Trimberger Chair, 1978-1979
Timothy Riordan Chair, 1979-1981
Judith Stanley Chair, 1981-1989
Amy Shapiro Chair, 1991-1993
Jonathan Little Chair, 1993-1997
Marian Czarnik Chair, 1997-2004
Amy Shapiro Acting Chair, Spring 2001
Dara Larson Chair, 2004-2006
Kathryn Gilbert Chair, 2006- 2007
Dara Larson Chair, 2007- 2014
Richard Runkel Chair, 2015 -2018
Stephanie Bruce Chair, Fall 2018-