Todd Jokl
Dean, College of Art and Design
Todd Jokl
Dean, College of Art and Design
Bio
Dr. Todd S. Jokl became Dean of RIT’s College of Art and Design in 2019. He previously served as Dean of the University of New Haven’s Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts in Connecticut, where he served as a professor and administrator for nearly two decades. Prior to his appointment at Lyme, he was a faculty member as well as chair of the Department of Art and Design and an assistant dean in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of New Haven.
Jokl holds a bachelor’s degree from Yale University, a master of fine arts from the University of Connecticut, and a doctorate in education from Southern Connecticut State University. He also completed the Institute for Management and Leadership in Education program at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education.
In the News
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February 25, 2025
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Ricky Figueroa honored as the inaugural John Traver Endowed Professor
An electrical engineer turned creative technologist, Ricky Figueroa is invigorated by working at the intersection of technology, the arts, and design. Embracing an interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research has led to success for both Figueroa and the students who pass through his classroom.
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October 31, 2024
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RIT’s School of Film and Animation named among the top 50 best film schools by ‘TheWrap’
Unique program offerings, technological expertise, and cutting-edge facilities earned RIT’s School of Film and Animation another placement on a top film school ranking list this year. RIT placed 29th in TheWrap’s Top 50 Film Schools for 2024 list, marking the first year RIT was featured in this ranking.
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August 23, 2024
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RIT is now an Adobe Creative Campus, expanding access to digital tools and trainings
As an Adobe Creative Campus, RIT students, faculty, and staff will have free access to Adobe tools, as well as additional trainings and certifications that can enhance their digital literacy and skillsets.
