Cultural Resource Management at the University of Victoria
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A few spaces are still available in our next two courses, "Museums on
the World Wide Web: Creating Your Site" (November 14-16) and "Managing
Cultural Organizations" with Pat Bovey (November 29 - December 8).

Museums on the World Wide Web: Creating Your Site
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The World Wide Web enables museums and heritage agencies to reach new
audiences, both across town and around the world. This workshop explores
many innovative uses for Web Sites and provides the information you need
to plan, develop and manage a site. Topics include:
        *        the Internet and World Wide Web
        *       heritage activities on the Web: promotion, information exchange,
programming, research, and merchandising
        *       defining your objectives for a Web site
        *       technical considerations
        *       planning your site
        *       HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
        *       creating a home page
        *       designing and integrating text,  graphics, sound, and video elem
ents
        *       approaches to interactivity
        *       ethical, financial, management issues

You should be familiar with word-processing packages and have a basic
knowledge of e-mail and Internet applications. Hands-on sessions are
held in the University's Macintosh Laboratory. You can bring the text,
graphic, and audio materials that you wish to incorporate in your Web
site as a basis for your practical work.
Instructor: David Jakob is an electronic communications consultant
specializing in information systems and training in Internet
technologies. He has developed World Wide Web and Internet
communications and training applications for agencies including the
Canadian Heritage Information Network, the National Library of Canada,
The B.C. Ministry of Education, and Environment Canada.
Dates: November 14-16
Please register by: October 16
Fee: $290

Managing Cultural Organizations
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In times of significant change, museums, galleries and other cultural
institutions need strong leadership and thoughtful management. This
course examines the forces which are reshaping cultural institutions,
and provides an intensive study of the management principles and
practices that foster relevant and productive organizations. Topics
include:
        *       characteristics of non-profit cultural organizations
        *       governance, leadership, decision making
        *       mission, goals, objectives
        *       roles of the executive director
        *       policy development, implementation
        *       personnel management, team building
        *       funding, financial planning, and  management
        *       strategic and operational planning
        *       information management
        *       strengthening community roles and relationships
        *       public relations and marketing
        *       volunteer development
        *       ethical and legal issues
Instructor: Patricia Bovey, Director of the Art Gallery of Greater
Victoria, emphasizes an integrated and participatory approach to
planning and management in both her work and her teaching.
Dates: November 29-December 8
Please register by: October 31
Fee: $589

Accommodation: Bed & breakfast accommodation is available
on-campus at a rate of $55 per night

Please let us know if you would like to receive further information and
registration materials:
Joy Davis, Program Director
Cultural Resource Management Program
University of Victoria
Phone 604-721-8462
FAX 604-721-8774
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Brenda Weatherston, Program Coordinator
Cultural Resource Management Program
University of Victoria,
PO Box 3030, Victoria B.C. Canada V8W 3N6
Phone 604 721 6119
FAX 604 721 8774
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For Program Information, please visit our web site at
http://www.uvcs.uvic.ca/crmp/crmphome.htm