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2025-26 Fiscal Year-End Schedule Dear Ringling College Staff and Faculty, As we approach the end of the fiscal year, the Office of Business Affairs would like to share important deadlines and reminders to help ensure a smooth financial close. Please review the key information below related to requisitions, purchase orders, supplier invoices, expense reports, and P-card transactions. Please find that attached. If you have any questions, our team is here to help.
Office of Business Affairs Contacts: ??? General Questions: WorkdayFinance@Ringling.edu Thank you for your attention and partnership as we complete a successful fiscal year-end close. We appreciate your support. Warm regards, The Office of Business Affairs
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--- Thanks for joining us for the 2026 Best of Ringling awards ceremony. Congratulations again to all of the talented nominees and award winners! You can view and download photos from the live event here: BoR2026 In case you missed it, you can watch the event recording on YouTube. And don't forget, a digital exhibition of the work is on view at www.BestOfRingling.com. Have a great summer!
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Summer Fitness Center Hours
Tuesday May 12- Sunday June 21 Monday-Friday: 7 AM-9 AM, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM, 4:30 PM-6:30 PM, closed weekends
Monday June 22- Sunday July 19 (precollege) Monday-Friday: 7 AM-9 AM, 11:30 AM-1:30PM, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM Saturday/Sunday: 2 PM-5 PM, 7 PM-9 PM **closed Saturday 7/18 and Sunday 7/19
Monday July 20- Friday August 14 Monday-Friday: 7 AM-9 AM, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM, 4:30 PM-6:30 PM, closed weekends
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Please join me in congratulating Rob Tarbell on his appointment as Interim Program Director of the First Year Studio Program at Ringling College.
Rob brings a breadth of teaching and leadership experience to this role, shaped by more than a decade of college-level instruction across a diverse range of institutions. His college teaching career began at Limestone College and has included positions at Piedmont Virginia Community College, where he also served as Coordinator of the Graphic Design Program, as well as New College of Florida, James Madison University, and Virginia Commonwealth University. These experiences-spanning liberal arts colleges, community colleges, and large public research universities-have given him a deep understanding of how students develop at different stages and the importance of balancing structure, accessibility, and rigor.
Rob first joined Ringling College in 2014 as an adjunct faculty member and continued through Fall 2018 as a Visiting Artist in Fine Arts. He returned to RCAD in 2023, bringing with him the perspective and insight gained from his years at VCU and JMU. Now in his third year of this second chapter at Ringling, Rob has demonstrated a clear commitment to the College and to the students he serves.
As an artist, Rob creates narrative work using smoke, mirrors, and found porcelain tchotchkes to produce fragile, ephemeral forms that move between sculpture, photography, and image-making. His work unfolds through indirect control, allowing material to influence perception as figures and scenes surface through accumulation, distortion, and chance. Rob's upcoming exhibition, Illuminations-featuring works from his Imbroglios and L'Avouterie series-will be shown in the Basch Gallery and at 502 Gallery in October 2026.
In his own words, Rob approaches leadership as "a practice of attention, patience, and clarity-grounded in clear structure, thoughtful guidance, and working through challenges long enough for meaningful solutions to take shape." As Interim Director, his focus will be on sustaining a strong and coherent First Year Studio Program, supporting faculty, and ensuring students build a rigorous foundation in both creative and technical development.
And for a bit of fun: in a former life, Rob played music professionally-his band was signed to the same record label as Florida's own Creed.
Please join me in welcoming Rob Tarbell to this new role. We look forward to the continued strength and vitality of the First Year Studio Program under his leadership. At this time we also must thank our former Director, Karen Sullivan, for her immense contributions to both the Department of Computer Animation as well as the First Year Studio program over the past three decades.
Sincerely, Tiffany Holmes ______________________________________
Tiffany Holmes, PhD
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This is your opportunity to evaluate your primary Department Head or Program Director for the academic year 2025-2026. Follow this link to find the form in Faculty Central: This is an interactive form. Complete the form and click the Submit button. The objectives of this evaluation by faculty are:
The Department Heads and Program Directors will receive a summary of their rating and typed comments. The responses are anonymous. Questions may be directed to Karin Kiernan, 359-7537, kkiernan@ringling.edu Thank you for your participation, Tiffany Holmes |
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The AcademicLiveCare student support program is available to all Ringling students!
24/7 In-The-Moment Counseling
Speak with a therapist anytime for immediate, confidential support and
guidance. Call 1-855-850-4301 and provide the company code AHP1.
This service is available 24/7/365 and offered in your preferred language. ALC Scheduled
Therapy & Psychiatry
Explore tools to enhance your academic and personal growth,
empowering you to thrive during this pivotal chapter of your life in college.
Topics include grief and coping, legal resources, financial wellness, caregiving needs, wellness, relationships, and more through articles, webinars, podcasts, and assessments. Visit student.mylifematters.com/login and enter the company password AHP1 to access these resources.
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Campus medical services will be closing on Tuesday, May 5th at 4:30pm.
If you are enrolled in the on-campus delivery program with Walgreens, please pick up your prescription(s) before this time.
(Should your Walgreens prescription renew while on summer break, you may go to any Walgreens in your area to have your prescription filled. Please let them know that you have refills available at Walgreens Store #13578.)
____________________________________ While the on-campus clinic is closed, Ringling students may visit any Sarasota Memorial Urgent Care location below to meet with a physician free of charge.
You must show your Ringling ID and insurance card at all clinics.
Additional services provided may incur a cost, which you can discuss with the provider before proceeding.
All SMH Urgent Care Center locations are open 7 days a week, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
St. Armands
500 John Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 952-4750
University Parkway
5360 University Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 917-1234
Stickney Point
6331 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 917-5678
Bee Ridge
5590 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 952-4950
Heritage Harbour
1040 River Heritage Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 917-6440
Venice
997 U.S. 41 Bypass, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 952-4250 South Venice
8431 Pointe Loop Drive, Venice, FL 34293
(941) 261-6800
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Hello Rising Sophomores, We???re excited to welcome you into the Illustration department this coming fall! As you prepare, please note that you???ll need to purchase materials for your required courses???kits will not be provided in the Illustration department. We recommend spreading out purchases over the summer and budgeting ahead. Be sure to shop smart and compare prices. While the campus store is convenient, it???s often more expensive. Online retailers frequently offer better deals and free shipping. We???ve provided material lists via Dick Blick links with the exact items you???ll need. You can purchase there or use them to compare prices elsewhere. Some good options for affordable material sites include: Please note: painting surfaces (canvas, watercolor paper, etc.) are not included on these lists and can be purchased during the semester, based on your instructor???s requirements. You may want to reach out to instructors for specifics.
ILLU 277 - Painting I For Painting I, only buy the paints listed???no substitutions. Student-grade paints will alter color results; the required Gamblin paints are professional quality and essential for accurate color study. You will need these materials on your first class! Most Painting I materials will last through the year and into junior year. The cost on DickBlick for these materials will be $437.00 and possibly cheaper if you shop around. Again, the majority of these items will last you for the remainder of your time here and after. Link to ILLU 277 Material List - https://www.dickblick.com/lists/blicku/H1C82BLQC5885 ILLU 271 - Illustration Media For Illustration Media, you can buy supplies gradually throughout the semester if you wish. If you choose to purchase the materials ahead of time they will cost $241.00 on DickBlick.com and possibly cheaper if you shop around. Link to ILLU 271 Material List - https://www.dickblick.com/lists/blicku/0U7RF2GATCIDZ Optional - if you prefer to purchase surfaces ahead of time it is recommended to purchase a variety of canvas board sizes. You will be using these in both your sophomore and junior years. Recommended sizes are 8x10, 11x14, 12x16, a few 16x20. These are also cheaper bought in bulk online then separately at the school store. Again, I highly recommend you purchase most or all of these items online for a more affordable price. Please reach out to your respective instructors for any particular media questions. They will be happy to answer. Looking forward to seeing your work this fall! - The Illustration Department
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Alfred R. Goldstein Library Summer Hours and Closings
Beginning Wednesday, May 6, the Library will adopt the following Summer schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. Closed Weekends
In addition, all Ringling offices (including the Library) are closed on May 11, May 25, June 19, and July 3. Questions? Please contact us at library@ringling.edu or 941-359-7587. Have an incredible summer! |
