Stuart Benkert

Stuart Benkert serves as Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, bringing extensive administrative experience from prior roles including Dean of Undergraduate Education and Student Success at Colorado State University-Pueblo and Associate Provost at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

His educational background includes:

• Doctor of Philosophy, Music Education, University of Kansas
• Master of Music, Music Education, University of Kansas
• Bachelor of Science, Music Education, University of South Florida
• Associate of Arts, St. Petersburg Junior College

Dr. Benkert's research focuses on Music Education and Music Therapy, with significant contributions to Music Technology through interdisciplinary collaborations like the Music Technology degree program between music and engineering. His work in Academic Leadership encompasses faculty development and legacy leadership programs adopted at state system levels, while his Student Success initiatives target underserved populations through policy compliance and performance metrics.

A recognized innovator, he has designed over 200 commissioned projects annually and pioneered new academic programs including Music Business, Music Software, Theatre concentrations, and Arts Management and Entrepreneurship. He actively coaches academic leaders through career transitions from initial appointments to administrative roles.