Pat Gagliano is Interim Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Newberry College. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from the University of South Florida, and his MFA from Florida State University. His Master’s work focused on Theatre directing, education, and management. Over the years, Pat has continued learning his craft, staying active in stage performance as well as adding experience and training in acting for film and television. He has attended SETC for more than 25 consecutive years, collaborating with many colleagues for programming, and has served SETC in a leadership capacity as Chair of Acting/Directing Committee, College/University Division, Porterfield Graduate Scholarship Committee, and Scholarships Procedures Committee. Pat has also served two state organizations as host and officer since his arrival in South Carolina in 1994.