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Dean of Students Office
DEAN TIJUANA JULIANOUR MISSION
Founded on student development theory and committed to educational equity and individual rights, the Division of Student Affairs is a vital and integral participant in the mission of the University, through practices that:
- Educate students, staff, faculty and community on issues that affect lifelong development and promote responsible local and global citizenship;
- Affirm the development of the whole person including physical, intellectual, spiritual, social, and ethical attributes;
- Empower students to define and attain their education and life goals and overcome barriers and resolve problems;
- Serve the diverse and unique needs of our students;
- Encourage student involvement and leadership in the development and governance of the University;
- Create University and community partnerships for prospective and current students and alumni;
- Embrace cross-cultural understanding and mutual respect for differences;
- Promote the value and recognition of learning opportunities beyond the classroom.
Title: Dean of Students
Education: Doctor of Musical Arts, trumpet performance, University of Kansas
Master of Music, trumpet performance, University of Kansas
Bachelor of Music Education, Drury University
Professional Experience:
- Dean of Students - Drury University, Springfield, Missouri
- Professor of Music - Drury University, Springfield, Missouri
- Chair of the Music Department - Drury University, Springfield, Missouri
- Director of Jazz Activities - Drury University, Springfield, Missouri
- Assistant Professor of Music - Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri
- Assistant Instructor of Music - University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
Professional Organizations:
- National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
- Association of College Personnel Administrators
- Association of Fraternity Advisors
- Missouri Music Educator's Association
- International Association of Jazz Educators
- International Trumpet Guild
- Music Educator's National Conference
Community Involvement:
- Junior League of Springfield
- Uptown Kids Parents Advisory Council
- Drury University Alumni Association Council
- Board Member: Children's Choir of Southwest Missouri
- Missouri Arts Council: Festival Committee; Community Arts Committee
- DESE: Missouri Fine Arts Academy Selection Committee
- Springfield Area Arts Council Board Member
- Hickory Hills PTA
- Schweitzer UMC
- Springfield Symphony Orchestra
Tijuana Julian
Dr. Tijuana Julian is currently the Dean of Students at Drury University. In addition, she is also Professor of Music, teaching trumpet and several other lecture courses in music. Prior to returning to Drury University, Dr. Julian was on the faculty of Truman State University in Kirksville, MO. She is active in the Springfield area as a trumpet player performing as principal trumpet of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra and Springfield Regional Opera orchestra. She frequently serves as an adjudicator, clinician, and soloist throughout Southwest Missouri. She was the recipient of the Burlington Northern Award for Faculty Achievement at Drury University and was awarded the 1996 Distinguished Faculty Award by the Drury Alumni Association. She has served on the Festivals committee of the Missouri arts council and on the Board of Directors of the Springfield Area Arts council. She was a finalist in the 1997 solo competition at the International Women's Brass Conference held on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis. She was selected as a finalist by the American Council on Education in Washington D>C> for their fellowship program in developing leaders in higher education administration. Most recently, the Springfield Business Journal named her as one of the most 20 influential women in Southwest Missouri.
