Presidential
search committee

As the leader of an inclusive academic community where members are known and celebrated for their creativity and differences, the president of NSCAD ensures the university is promoting creative progress and pursuing sustainable leadership in art, craft and design.

The Presidential Search Committee (PSC) convened in January 2025 to start the search process after the former president advised the Board she was ending her term. On September 1, 2026 NSCAD Professor David B. Smith took on the role of interim president

The PSC worked with executive search firm KBRS to help the committee consult broadly with the NSCAD community to guide the evaluation and recommendation of candidates.

On September 8, 2026, NSCAD appointed Kyla Mallett as the university’s next president.