Ty is the Managing Director for Boston University's Arts Initiative in the Provost's Office. The initiative's goals are to increase the visibility of and engagement in the arts at BU as well as encourage collaborative and cross disciplinary arts programming and instruction. Prior to Boston, Ty served for 15 years at the University of Pennsylvania. His experience includes facility and program management and development, development, assessment, and instruction. Ty holds degrees from Juniata College, Villanova University and a Doctorate in Education, Higher Education Management from the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. His teaching and research interests include arts management, theatre, diversity in theatre, and university community partnerships in the arts.