Cultural Resource Management at the University of Victoria __________________________________________________________ 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 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 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 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 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 email [log in to unmask] 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 email: [log in to unmask] For Program Information, please visit our web site at http://www.uvcs.uvic.ca/crmp/crmphome.htm