Dr. Michael Hart is the Associate Dean for the Creative and Performing Arts and an Associate Professor of Music at California Lutheran University. In his capacity as Associate Dean, he leads the development of long-term strategic initiatives for the Art/Multimedia, Film/Television, Music, and Theatre Departments, while actively promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice within the division. As an Associate Professor, Dr. Hart conducts the Wind Ensemble, teaches courses in conducting, music theory, and music education, and provides lessons to low brass students. He also serves as the Faculty Representative to the Board and is a member of the WSCUC Accreditation Steering Committee.