About Sands
Sands College of Performing Arts’ mission is to foster a visionary and diverse community of dedicated practitioners, bold leaders, and inspirational changemakers. We cultivate individuality, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We nurture a community of courageous and empathetic artists. We are a community that is constantly reflecting, engaging, and taking action as we evolve as artists and world citizens.
Core Values
- Integrity
- Courage
- Accountability
- Inclusion
- Collaboration
- Curiosity
- Individuality
- Creativity
- Empathy
Cultivate individuality
- Incorporate innovative curriculum that energizes students to embrace new advances in the arts
- Advise students on their individual paths to achieve their goals
- Foster faculty and student collaboration through coursework and production
- Provide classes that prioritize individual attention, feedback, and collaboration
Foster Community Collaboration
- Create opportunities for faculty-to-faculty, faculty-to-student, and student-to-student mentorship
- Inspire cross-program experiences that allow students to investigate other disciplines
- Cultivate networking opportunities through alumni and industry relationships
- Engage with the university community through interdisciplinary projects and curriculum
- Partner with local downtown arts organizations to further support the growth and health of performing arts in New York City
Inspire Courage and Bravery
- Push boundaries and develop new works to ensure that we stay cutting-edge
- Inspire a willingness to risk failure and be open to new ideas
- Examine, reflect on, and actively question our biases
- Challenge our students to investigate the social, political, economic, and cultural contexts of the works we explore
Promote mentorship and empathy between students and faculty
- Actively create a professional and academic space that is safe, inclusive, and equitable
- Promote a healthy balance between academics and life
- Develop supportive relationships and networks within the school and university
- Build a network of alumni and industry professionals that creates connections for students and faculty