ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca College has named Steve TenEyck as the new dean of its School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, effective March 1.

He had served the past year as the school’s co-interim dean and for two years prior as associate dean, the college said.

As dean, TenEyck will have budget and academic oversight of the school’s 15 degree programs, 120 faculty, and 700 students with a goal of working with all stakeholders to develop a comprehensive strategic plan with measurable outcomes to propel the school’s mission of equipping students to thrive in their professional pursuits.

During his time on the faculty, TenEyck taught numerous theatrical-design courses. He also designed lighting for and mentored students for anywhere from six to 10 theater productions each year. He also designed sets and lighting for dozens of theater, musical theater, opera, and dance productions around the country as a member of Local 829 of United Scenic Artists.

TenEyck succeeds Anne Hoga, who served as the inaugural dean of the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance from 2022-2024.

TenEyck joined the college in what was then the department of theatre arts in 2001, becoming a professor in 2017. He became department chair in 2021 and was named associate dean in 2022 when the department came together with the School of Music to form the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance.

TenEyck holds a bachelor’s degree in drama from the University of California at Santa Barbara and a master of fine arts degree in lighting design from the University of Washington School of Drama. He taught at both institutions prior to joining Ithaca College.