Santa Fe University of Art and Design

{{see also|St. Michael's High School#History}}

St. Michael's College was established at the behest of Archbishop Jean-Baptiste Lamy, who had arrived in New Mexico in 1851 to find that formal schooling in the territory was nonexistent. After establishing the Loretto Academy for girls in 1852, Lamy recruited the De La Salle Christian Brothers to open a similar school for boys, and St. Michael's held its first classes in the fall of 1859. In the 1870s, the school appointed a new leader, Brother Botulph, who oversaw its growth into an institution of higher learning. Under Botulph, St. Michael's began offering high school diplomas, and later, teaching certificates.{{cite web | title=Mission and History | url=https://www.stmichaelssf.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=346686&type=d&pREC_ID=755200 | publisher=St. Michael's High School | access-date=March 15, 2018}} In 1874 it received a charter from the territorial legislature, making it the oldest chartered college in New Mexico.[http://santafebiz.org/about/education Colleges and Universities], City of Santa Fe Economic Development In 1878, the school completed a new main building which still stands in altered form on Old Santa Fe Trail.

Image:LamyBuildingSantaFeNM0.JPG originally housed St. Michael's College]]

Eventually, with different types of educational institutions becoming more sharply delineated, St. Michael's phased out its post-secondary courses by the end of World War I to operate strictly as St. Michael's High School. However, in the 1940s, the school's former principal Brother Benildus of Mary decided to re-establish St. Michael's College as an institution of higher learning. In 1944 he launched a fundraiser to build a new college on the existing campus which fell short of the goal. However, he got a second chance when the former Bruns Army General Hospital on Cerrillos Road was declared surplus property at the end of World War II. In 1947, Benildus managed to secure a portion of the hospital complex totaling {{convert|125|acre|ha}} and 39 semi-permanent wooden buildings for the new college, which was ready to begin classes in the fall. By 1949 the college had over 200 students, and in 1961 it completed its first permanent building, Brother Benildus Hall.{{cite news | title=St. Michael's College Steeped in SF History | url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/18296167/the_santa_fe_new_mexican/ | access-date=March 15, 2018 | work=Santa Fe New Mexican | date=May 28, 1961 | via=Newspapers.com}}

In 1966, the Christian Brothers changed the name of the school to the College of Santa Fe.

In February 2009, the College of Santa Fe declared a state of financial emergency.{{cite web|url=http://chronicle.com/article/College-of-Santa-Fe-Declares/42438/ |title=College of Santa Fe Declares Financial Emergency - Graduate Students - The Chronicle of Higher Education |publisher=Chronicle.com |date=2009-02-19 |access-date=2013-10-04}} Attempts to merge with Highlands University faltered due to funding concerns, and the school nearly closed.{{cite web|url=http://chronicle.com/article/College-of-Santa-Fe-Says-It/42491 |title=College of Santa Fe Says It Will Close - Graduate Students - The Chronicle of Higher Education |publisher=Chronicle.com |date=2009-02-27 |access-date=2013-10-04}} In September 2009, a public-private partnership that included the City of Santa Fe, the New Mexico State Governor's Office and Laureate Education (a for-profit corporation) purchased the campus, reopening the school as The College of Santa Fe, under different leadership.{{cite news|last=Hay|first=Kiera|title=College of Santa Fe Deferred Maintenance Fund Depleted|url=http://www.abqjournal.com/149080/blogs/college-of-santa-fe-deferred-maintenance-fund-depleted.html|access-date=10 March 2014|newspaper=Albuquerque Journal|date=26 November 2012}}[http://chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/college-of-santa-fe-saved-by-city-deal-with-laureate-education/7530 College of Santa Fe Saved by City Deal With Laureate Education], The Chronicle of Higher Education, July 30, 2009[http://www.changinghighereducation.com/2010/02/an-updatecorrection-on-the-college-of-santa-fe.html An update/correction on the College of Santa Fe], Changing Higher Education, Feb 10, 2010

The name changed to Santa Fe University of Art and Design on August 30, 2010 after the school decided to narrow its focus on art and design.{{cite web|last=O'Donnell|first=Bill|title=History of the College of Santa Fe - Featuring Christian Brother Luke Roney, FSC, Ph.d|url=http://www.sfis.org/College_of_santa_fe_history.php|work=Documentary, Interview|publisher=Santa Fe Institute for Spirituality TV|access-date=10 March 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140310200500/http://www.sfis.org/College_of_santa_fe_history.php|archive-date=10 March 2014}}[http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/education/education_ap_santa_fe_richardson_to_welcome_csf_students_200909210825 Richardson to welcome CSF students] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120319151038/http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/education/education_ap_santa_fe_richardson_to_welcome_csf_students_200909210825 |date=2012-03-19 }}, Associated Press, Sept. 21, 2009 There is no longer an affiliation with the Lasallian Brothers or the alumni of College of Santa Fe.

On May 18, 2016 the school announced that it would be acquired by Raffles Education, a Singapore-based private company.{{Cite web|url=http://santafeuniversity.edu/news/agreement-with-raffles-education-corporation-limited-to-become-part-of-its-global-network-announced/|title=Agreement with Raffles Education Corporation Limited to Become Part of its Global Network Announced (press release)|publisher=Santa Fe University of Art and Design|access-date=2016-05-23}} However, the deal fell through, leaving ownership of the school with Laureate Education.{{Cite web|url=https://www.abqjournal.com/987675/sfuad-students-shocked-at-news-of-school-closure.html|title=SFUAD students shocked at news of school closure|publisher=Albuquerque Journal|access-date=2017-04-16}} Citing "significant ongoing financial challenges," the university closed after the 2017-2018 school year.{{cite web |url=http://santafeuniversity.edu/student-life/transfer/ |title=Transfer/Teach Out Information |author=Santa Fe University of Art and Design |date=2017 |access-date=April 16, 2017}}

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The Santa Fe University of Art and Design was housed on 60-acres.{{cite web|title=Santa Fe University of Art and Design|url=http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/santa-fe-university-of-art-and-design-2649|website=U.S. News & World Report|access-date=September 3, 2014}} Approximately 70% of its student body lived in college-owned housing.{{cite web|title=Santa Fe University of Art and Design|url=http://www.petersons.com/college-search/college-of-santa-fe-000_10003448.aspx|website=Peterson's|access-date=September 3, 2014}}

The campus is the location of the Greer Garson Theatre Center, which includes the Weckesser Studio Theatre, a black-box performance space, a dance studio, the Claire Stewart Williamson Acting Lab, practice rooms and costume shops.{{cite web|url=http://santafe.org/perl/page.cgi?p=maps;gid=2535 |title=Greer Garson Theatre : Santa Fe Convention and Visitors Bureau |publisher=Santafe.org |access-date=2013-10-04}}{{cite web|url=http://www.frommers.com/destinations/santafe/N5913.html |title=Greer Garson Theater Center in Santa Fe - Review of Greer Garson Theater Center and Other Santa Fe Bars, Clubs and Music Venues | Frommer's |publisher=Frommers.com |access-date=2013-10-04}}{{citation needed|date=October 2013}}

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The Visual Arts Center houses the art and photography departments. The facility is a series of interconnected buildings designed by Ricardo Legorreta.{{cite web|last=Villela |first=Khristaan |url=http://adobeairstream.com/design/ricardo-legorreta-1931-2011/ |title=Ricardo Legorreta |publisher=Adobeairstream.com |access-date=2013-10-04}}{{cite web|url=http://www.archdaily.com/272116/ricardo-legorreta-and-santa-fe-tribute-event/ |title='Ricardo Legorreta and Santa Fe' Tribute Event |date=13 September 2012 |publisher=ArchDaily |access-date=2013-10-04}}{{cite web |url=http://www.sfai.org/legoretta.html |title="Ricardo Legorreta and Santa Fe" Weekend |publisher=Sfai.org |access-date=2013-10-04 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131003223155/http://www.sfai.org/legoretta.html |archive-date=2013-10-03 }}

Garson Studios is a 27,000-square-foot motion picture soundstage facility connected to the university's Film School.{{cite web|title=Film & TV - Garson Studios|url=http://garsonstudios.com/about-garson-studios/|website=Garson Studios|date=10 January 2013 |access-date=September 3, 2014}} It has the largest permanent green screen in the state of New Mexico.{{cite news|last1=Bunish|first1=Christine|title=Studios and Soundstages|url=http://markeemagazine.com/wp/studios-and-soundstages/|work=Markee Magazine|date=September 3, 2013}} The facility was founded in 1989 by actress and College of Santa Fe patron Greer Garson. According to the school, Garson Studios has been the filming location of over 30 films, which collectively have been nominated for 20 Academy Awards, with 5 wins.{{cite web|url=http://www.santafe.com/article/new-tv-series-on-ae-to-be-filmed-at-sfuads-garson-studios |title=New A&E TV Series Filmed at SFUAD's Garson Studios - Santa Fe - Live, Work, Play, Stay |publisher=Santa Fe |date=2012-02-23 |access-date=2013-10-04}}{{cite web|url=http://garsonstudios.com/ |title=Garson Studios |publisher=Garson Studios |access-date=2013-10-04}}{{cite web|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/blog/morning-edition/2012/08/sfuads-garson-studios-lands-2-guns.html |title=Garson Studios lands '2 Guns' production work - Albuquerque Business First |publisher=Bizjournals.com |date=2012-08-09 |access-date=2013-10-04}} Students from all programs are eligible to intern on films produced at Garson Studios.[http://www.santafeuniversity.edu/News/NewsRoom/StudentsinAllDepartmentsAreNowEligibletoInternonFilmProductions.aspx Students in All Departments Are Now Eligible to Intern on Film Productions], Press release, February 15, 2011

The Screen is a cinematheque with seating for 165. It screens international, artistic, and independent films, and also streams performances of operas, ballets, and plays via satellite. The theater is open to the public.

In late November 2022 the Santa Fe Mayor and City Council approved a legislative package that would rezone the campus to mixed use and adopted a master plan that includes 1,100 housing units.{{cite web |url=https://www.sfreporter.com/news/2022/12/01/midtown-movement/ |title=Midtown Movement |first=Andrew |last=Oxford |date=December 1, 2022 |publisher=Santa Fe Reporter |accessdate=August 3, 2023}}

Santa Fe University of Art and Design was accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.{{cite web|url=http://www.ncahlc.org/component/directory/?Action=ShowBasic&Itemid=&instid=1507&lang=en |title=The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association |publisher=Ncahlc.org |access-date=April 22, 2015}}

The college offered degrees in arts management, contemporary music, creative writing, digital arts, film, graphic design, performing arts, photography, and studio art.

In 2012 the school began collaborating with actor Robert Redford to offer a full-ride Unique Voice scholarship for indigenous people, as well as several Emerging Artist Scholarships.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2012/film/news/robert-redford-sponsors-santa-fe-u-scholarships-1118063113/ |title=Robert Redford sponsors Santa Fe U. scholarships |publisher=Variety |date=2012-12-05 |access-date=2013-10-04}}{{cite web|url=http://art.broadwayworld.com/article/Robert-Redford-Launches-Scholarship-Program-with-Santa-Fe-University-of-Art-and-Design-20121205 |title=Robert Redford Launches Scholarship Program with Santa Fe University of Art and Design - BWWVisual ArtsWorld |publisher=Art.broadwayworld.com |date=2013-08-15 |access-date=2013-10-04}}{{cite web|url=http://www.kob.com/article/stories/s2857731.shtml |title=Robert Redford teams up with Santa Fe school on scholarships |publisher=KOB.com |access-date=2013-10-04}}{{cite web|last=Lehman |first=Daniel |url=http://www.backstage.com/news/robert-redford-supporting-new-nm-art-school-scholarships/ |title=Robert Redford Supporting New N.M. Scholarships |publisher=Backstage |date=2012-12-05 |access-date=2013-10-04}}

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