Steve C. Willis

Dr. Steve C. Willis is a Professor in the Art and Design Department at Missouri State University, located on the Springfield campus. His research focuses on art education, Indigenous knowledge, tribal cultural construction in the arts, issues of equity, Native American studies, visual culture, and spirituality in art.

• Education: PhD in Art Education from Florida State University (1999)

He has received numerous accolades, including the Missouri Higher Education Art Educator of the Year (2006) and multiple nominations for service and advising excellence. His professional activities include serving as an examiner for the International Baccalaureate Art & Design program in Cardiff, Wales, and participating in international exhibitions such as the United States Society for Education through Art international exhibition in New York City.

• World Councilor for The International Society for Education through Art (2014)
• President-elect, United States Society for Education through the Arts (2011)
• Nominee for a Foundation award in the area of service (2011)
• Nominee for Excellence in Advising (2009)
• Missouri Higher Education Art Educator of the Year (2006)