Rebecca McMillen, Ph.D.

• Ph.D., Art Education, University of New England, Armidale, Australia
• M.A., Art Education (Honors), College of Fine Arts, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, 2010
• M.A., Art Administration, College of Fine Arts, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, 2001
• B.A., Art History and Theory, College of Fine Arts, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, 2001
• B.A., Nursing, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia, 1996

Art challenges us to think outside the box, to explore alternative avenues than those normally travelled, to express ourselves creatively. Art is very much a part of our everyday lives, whether expressed in a painting on a wall, a three-dimensional sculpture, a website design, an architectural plan for a house or the design of a football team logo. All these things begin with a design and creative plan carried out by the skills which bring them into fruition. It is through artistic expression that we can face the challenges life throws at us in finding creative answers and solutions.

Regardless of the career path that FPU students choose, being able to tap into and utilize one's creativity will serve students well for implementing all skills and areas of interest and expertise.

• McMillen, R. (July, 2019). J.M.W. Turner: High-Performing Creative Innovator, Guest Presenter for Art & Society in Britain Seminar, Yale University, New Haven, CT.
• McMillen, R. (2018), PhD Dissertation – An Investigation of Disability Access and Social Inclusion for Museums Today.
• McMillen, R., McMillen. J., & Mahoney, M. (2017) The Intersection of Sport, Art & Public Disability Access: An Analysis of Best Practices, Fresno Pacific Journal.
• McMillen, R. (2017) Museum Marketing and Disability Access, International Journal of Business, Management and Commerce.
• McMillen, R. (2017) Social Media, Social Inclusion and Disability Access, Journal of Museums and Social Issues.