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
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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