Barb Michel

(260) 359-4172/4092
bmichel@huntington.edu

Joined the Huntington University faculty in 2006.

Dr. Barb Michel began teaching in the Department of Art & Design at Huntington University in 2006. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in art education and a Bachelor of Arts degree in commercial advertising from Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. She went on to complete her Master of Science degree in art education from Indiana University in Indianapolis, then earned her doctoral degree in curriculum and instruction from Capella University.

Dr. Michel has been the recipient of numerous awards for her work as an art educator. She has presented at state and national conferences, and serves as the faculty advisor for HU’s Student Art Education chapter. In addition, she exhibits her art regionally and has juried a number of art exhibits including the national Scholastics art competitions, annual exhibits at the Honeywell’s Clark Gallery, and various annual college-level student art exhibits, to name a few. A specialist in the field of visual arts education, Dr. Michel has served as a consultant for art education programs at other institutions of higher ed and K-12 programs.

Courses Dr. Michel teaches at HU include visual arts education methods and foundations, drawing, painting, art history, 2D design, art appreciation, illustration, art therapy, and basic photography. Professional memberships include the National Art Education Association, the Art Education Association of Indiana, and the College Art Association. Outside of teaching she enjoys travel, animals, learning new things, and spending time with friends and family.