Hi - this is our first venture on to the Internet, and we hope that you find thi s information useful. The Cultural Resource Management Program (at the University of Victoria on the sourthern tip of Vancouver Island in British Columbia) offer s a series of immersion courses for professionals that address current issues in the museum and heritage field. Classes are limited to sixteen participants, and instructors are drawn from professional practice. You can choose credit or non-credit status in most courses, you can stay in inexpensive bed & breakfasts near campus, and you'll meet colleagues from across Canada and the States. All prices are quoted in Canadian dollars. We also progr am in the summer and fall sessions, and have some courses offered in the distance education format. We'd welcome your participation! Please contact Joy Davis at 604 721 8462 or FAX 604 721 8774 or Email [log in to unmask] for further information and registation materials. Thanks! o Communicating with the Public in Heritage Organizations Dates: February 9 - 18, 1994 As museums, galleries and heritage organizations work in the public interest, th ey must be able to communicate effectively to ensure ongoing public involvement and support. This course examines the many approaches to print, oral and media communication that inform, educate and amuse our various publics. Course topics include: - the role of public communication in the heritage community - the range of approaches to written and oral communications - cultural, visual and other forms of literacy - choosing appropriate media for different tasks and audiences - developing standard communications approaches and policies - writing and publications policies, including in-house style guides - developing and managing publications programs - using desktop publishing to get the word out- electronic communication technologies and uses - working with newspapers, radio and television - approaches to public consultation and input Instructor: Donna Livingstone is the Assistant Manager and Editor of Public Relations and Marketing at the Glenbow Museum. She chaired Blueline for the Future: Museum Publishing Conference in 1992. Fee: $557 (Credit or Non-credit) o Curatorship: A Look to the Future Dates: February 24 & 25 The rules which define the role of the museum and the curator have changed significantly in recent years. Challenging social, cultural and environmental is sues demand new levels of accountability and sensitivity, while team approaches to exhibit development call for innovative consultation and management strategies. At the same time, shrinking budgets undercut traditional approaches to research and collections development. This workshop will begin with a critical deconstruction of the traditional role of the curator, and go on to focus on the forces which are reshaping curatorial practices in the '90s. As participants red efine curatorship in contemporary terms, discussion will emphasize issues of action an d practice rather than status, power and control. Instructor: Dr. Julia Harrison is a museum consultant, specializing incuratorial , organizational and tourism issues. She was Curator of Ethnology with the Glenbow Museum for twelve years. Fee: $160 (Non-credit only) o The Business of Consulting: Effective Practice in the Museum and Heritage Fiel ds Dates: March 3 & 4 Successful consultants in the museum and heritage fields build their businesses - and their reputations - on a foundation of effective professional and business practice. This short immersion course explores the standards and guidelines whic h provide an ethical and practical framework for consulting work, and discusses approaches to consulting that ensure a happy outcome for both the consultant and the client. Course topics include: o what is a consultant? o qualifications and standards o professional development o working for-and with-clients o working for-and with-other consultants o listening to the community o being accountable to 'them'-and to yourself o ethical and legal issues o practical matters o flying solo vs. maintaining an office Instructor: Dr. Harold Kalman is a principal of Commonwealth Historic Resource Management Limited, and is a veteran museum and heritage planner. He was the first President of the Canadian Association of Professional Heritage Consultants .. Fee: $160 (non-credit only) o Studies in Architectural Conservation: Masonry Dates: March 9 - 18, 1994 Masonry materials, including brick, mortar, plaster stone, and decorative terra cotta present special challenges in the preservation of heritage buildings, particularly in polluted environments. This course focuses on theoretical and applied studies in the conservation of historic architecture, with a particular emphasis on the conservation of masonry materials and structures. Course topics include - philosophy and ethics of conservation - the history and characteristics of masonry materials and construction - managing conservation processes - site investigation techniques - structural condition surveys - agents of deterioration - materials pathology - principles and techniques of preservation, repair and maintenance Laboratory sessions on the examination and analysis of masonry materials will be conducted. Instructor: Martin Weaver has worked as a consultant in the conservation of buildings and materials around the world, and is currently the Director of Preservation Research in the Graduate Program in Heritage Preservation at Columbia University. Fee: $557 (Credit or Non-credit) o Human Resource Management in Cultural Organizations Dates: April 6 - 15 The people who work in cultural organizations often bring a remarkable level of enthusiasm, creativity and commitment to their work, despite uncertain funding and high levels of stress. This new immersion course will provide an intensive examination of the ways in which human resources can be managed and developed to support the work of museums, galleries, heritage agencies, and performing arts organizations. Topics include: - organizational structures and dynamics - management models and styles - leadership and decision making - human resource planning - changing characteristics of the work force - motivation and stress management - board/staff relations - the roles of executive and artistic director - personnel policies - position descriptions - recruitment and orientation - professional development - performance appraisal and discipline - communications - conflict resolution - legal considerations - ethics, professionalism and conflict of interest - labour relations - working with volunteers - affirmative action policies Instructor: Lois Irvine is a consultant specializing in human resource policy wi thin the cultural sector, and is Chair of the Canadian Museums Human Resource Plannin g Committee Fee: $557 (Credit or Non-credit) o Heritage Area Conservation Dates: April 20 - 29 Heritage conservation has taken on a new importance within our cities and towns over the past decade. The desire to balance new and old, urban and rural provide s a focus for this course on rehabilitation strategies in a variety of settings and contexts. The conservation and rehabilitation of historic urban and rural areas are examined, along with the historical, aesthetic, economic, social and legal aspec ts of heritage area planning. Course topics include: - international, national, provincial and local contexts for conservation - legislative and funding support for conservation - ethical and legal issues - documentation of sites and buildings - downtown revitalization - design guidelines - approaches to main street programs, eco-museums, historic streetscapes, and historic sites - integrated approaches to heritage conservation Field trips and practical projects and assignments will be featured. Instructor: Judy Oberlander is a heritage conservation consultant with extensive preservation planning and teaching experience Fee: $557 (Credit or Non-credit) o Umbrella Management: Survival in Tough Times Date: April 1 Shrinking budgets and an increasingly competitive marketplace are forcing cultur al organizations to explore innovative approaches to management. One significant trend is the move toward shared administrative resources and facilities among related organizations. This one-day workshop explores the range of 'umbrella management' approaches and focusses on the strengths and weaknesses inherent in such arrangements. Instructor: Sue Morhun, Arts Coordinator, Municipality of Langley Fee: $45 o Visual Imaging: The Power of Digitizing in Museums and Heritage Agencies Dates: May 2 - 4 The information age is upon us, and one of the most exciting developments for curators, researchers, and collections managers is the use of digital technology to capture, retrieve and manipulate images and information. This three day course examines the growing range of uses for visual imaging within museums and heritage agencies, and explores related technical and management concerns. Case studies, demonstrations and hands-on practice in the University's state of the a rt imaging lab provide a sense of the range and potential for this powerful tool. Topics include: o imaging concepts and formats o image management software and shareware o integration with other systems o project management strategies o image exchange through Internet and other communication links o integration with sound systems Instructor: James R. Blackaby is a collections consultant with extensive experie nce in the development of information management systems in museums and heritage agencies. Fee: $280