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<p></p><p><b>Jeffrey M. Moore</b> has served as dean of UCF’s
College of Arts and Humanities since 2017 leading the college through a transformative
period of growth and innovation, emphasizing the integration of technology into
the college’s traditional disciplines and launching new academic programs
aligned with workforce demands. His leadership has positioned the college as a
hub for interdisciplinary collaboration, creative inquiry and community
engagement.</p>
<p>Under Moore’s guidance, the college has expanded its digital
and experiential learning opportunities, strengthened industry partnerships and
introduced forward-looking curricula that prepare students for evolving careers
in the creative and cultural sectors, including the addition of the themed
experience graduate program. His tenure has also seen the creation and growth
of <i>UCF Celebrates the Arts</i>, a signature event that showcases the
university’s creative and scholarly excellence while fostering community engagement.</p>
<p>A professor of music (percussion) and a member of the UCF
faculty since 1994, Moore served as the founding director of the School of
Performing Arts and chair of the Music Department. He has been instrumental in
achieving national accreditation for both the theatre and music departments. As
an educator, he has taught applied percussion, directed the UCF Percussion
Ensemble and marimba band, and mentored generations of musicians.</p>
<p>An internationally recognized percussionist, Moore has
performed with major symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles and drum corps
around the world. He is a Yamaha Performing Artist/Clinician and
endorses Paiste cymbal, sounds and gongs. He endorses Salyers
Percussion sticks and mallets, and has two signature model sticks and
eight keyboard mallet models. He also endorses Remo Drum Heads and
Latin Percussion. He is a contributing author to <i>Teaching Percussion</i> by
Gary Cook and has published method books and percussion ensemble arrangements
with various publishers, including Alfred Publishing.</p>
<p>Through his visionary leadership, scholarship and advocacy,
Moore has elevated the college’s visibility and impact, ensuring that the arts
and humanities remain vital, relevant and responsive in a rapidly evolving
world.</p><p></p>Duties
<strong>Administrative Oversight</strong><ul> <li>Budget</li> <li>Constituent Relations Liaison</li> <li>Curriculum</li> <li>Dean’s Advisory Council</li> <li>Dean’s Executive Council</li> <li>Development of New Programs, Centers and Institutes</li> <li>Faculty Professional Development</li> <li>Fundraising</li> <li>General College Policy</li> <li>Hiring, Evaluation, Salary Issues</li> <li>Inter-College Relations</li> <li>Off-Campus Relations/Various Boards</li> <li>Payroll</li> <li>Planning and Growth Management</li> <li>University Board of Trustees (UBOT) Work Plan</li> <li>Undergraduate Student Government Liaison</li><li>Arts II Planning</li></ul><strong>Faculty and Staff Affairs</strong>
<ul><li>Bylaws/Governance</li> <li>Courtesy Appointments</li> <li>Cumulative Progress Evaluations</li> <li>Dean’s Evaluations of Chairs</li> <li>Faculty Emeritus Status </li> <li>Promotion and Tenure (P&T)</li></ul><strong>Personnel</strong>
<ul><li>Special Leave Requests</li></ul><strong>Promotional Activities</strong>
<ul><li>Alumni Relations Liaison</li> <li>College Marketing and Promotion</li> <li>Constituent Relations Liaison</li> <li>Public Affairs</li></ul>
Education
- M.M. in Percussion Performance from University of Wisconsin-Madison (1993)
- B.M. in Music Education from University of North Texas (1991)
Awards
- Teaching Incentive Award (TIP) – 1999-2000, 2003-2004, 2008-2009
- College of Arts and Humanities – Excellence in Undergraduate
Teaching Award, 2006
- Outstanding Service Award for Music Faculty, 2008 College of Arts and Humanities Open House
- College of Arts and Humanities – Excellence in Professional Service, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
