David C. Howse | |
|---|---|
| 10th president of California College of the Arts | |
| Assumed office October 25, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Beal |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Bradley University (BA) New England Conservatory of Music (MM) |
| Occupation | College president |
David C. Howse is an American academic administrator. He is the 10th president of the California College of the Arts in San Francisco. [1]
David Howse attended Bradley University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music;he then attended the New England Conservatory of Music where he graduated with a Master of Music in Vocal Performance. [1]
Prior to his appointment at CCA,he worked at the Boston Children's Chorus as the director of operations and Programs,eventually becoming executive director. [1] [2]
At Emerson College,he served concurrently as the executive director of ArtsEmerson and Vice President of the Office of the Arts. [3] He also served as interim Vice President of Institutional Advancement. He helped fundraise $40 million and co-created the Boston Cultural Leaders Coalition to address equity challenges in the arts. [4]
In 2020,he was named one of the 100 most influential people in Boston by Boston magazine. [5]
The French Government awarded Howse the title of Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in November 2023. [6]