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The Art Institute of Tampa was a private for-profit art school in Tampa, Florida. It opened in 2004 as the 30th location within The Art Institutes system of schools. All Art Institute schools closed on September 30, 2023.[1]
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| Type | Private for-profit art school |
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| Active | 2004–September 30, 2023 |
| President | Joe Ginatassio |
| Location | , , United States |
| Website | www |
The Art Institute of Tampa was a branch of Miami International University of Art & Design,[2] which was accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).[3]
Culinary program
editThe Art Institute of Tampa's culinary program garnered much attention. In 2006, its culinary students and staff volunteered to create the menu, make a budget, and prepare and serve the food for a Pinellas County Habitat for Humanity charity event called Building Dreams.[4] In 2007, articles in the St. Petersburg Times indicated that the school had been a sponsor of the Best Teen Chef competition.[5]
Student outcomes
editAccording to the College Navigator, the school had an overall graduation rate of 22 percent.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Closed school information page". The Art Institutes. 2023. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ^ "The Art Institute of Tampa". Archived from the original on 2008-02-28. Retrieved 2008-02-19.
- ^ "Commission on Colleges". Archived from the original on 2013-11-29. Retrieved 2017-03-04., search for "Miami International University"
- ^ "Neighborhoodtimes: Future chefs cook for a cause". Archived from the original on 2011-05-23. Retrieved 2008-02-19.
- ^ "Citrus: 17-year-old chef sautes toward national title". Archived from the original on 2008-02-06. Retrieved 2008-02-19.
- ^ "College Navigator - Miami International University of Art & Design-Art Institute Dallas".