Agenda of meeting to discuss the History, Success Stories, Crossroads, and Vision of The DaVinci Institute

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Southwestern Oklahoma State UniversitySWOSU Digital CommonsMinutes and Agendas The DaVinci Institute6-24-2004Agenda: DaVinci Institute Strategic Planning. June24, 2004Melissa VincentAbstractAgenda of meeting to discuss the History, Success Stories, Crossroads, and Vision of The DaVinciInstitute.Follow this and additional works at: https://dc.swosu.edu/davminsPart of the Education CommonsThis Minutes is brought to you for free and open access by the The DaVinci Institute at SWOSU Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion inMinutes and Agendas by an authorized administrator of SWOSU Digital Commons. An ADA compliant document is available upon request. For moreinformation, please contact phillip.fitzsimmons@swosu.edu.Recommended CitationVincent, Melissa, "Agenda: DaVinci Institute Strategic Planning. June 24, 2004" (2004). Minutes and Agendas. 8.https://dc.swosu.edu/davmins/8AGENDADaVinci Institute Strategic Planning June 2 4 , 2004 11:00 a. m. -2:00 p. m.Vineyard Room—Oklahoma Education Television Authority1. W elcome Frank M errick2. History M ark Parkera. Summary and Timeline included in packet3. Success Storiesa. Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Kyle Dahlemb. Omniplex M ax Ary4. Crossroads Susan M cCalmonta. Is there a future for the DaVinci Institute or do we close the doors?5. V ision— M ission Frank M erricka. W hat is the new  direction for the DaVinci Institute?b. How should we proceed to m ake this new  focus a reality?6. Lunch Break7. Commitments Frank M erricka. Who is committed to promoting this new  vision?b. W ho will commit today to take an active part in molding this new  vision?8. A. S. A. P. Frank M erricka. W hat timeline should be constructed for completion o f  initial steps?b. W hen should we meet to access progress?9. AdjournmentThank you for your participation in this very important meeting. Your thoughts and ideas are encouraged and greatly appreciated.DaVinci InstituteMelissa Vincent, Executive Director Post Office Box 53 Edmond, Oklahoma 73083-0053 405-974-3782 405-974-3804www.davinciinstitute.net  info@davinciinstitute.netThe DaVinci Institute is a historic educational partnership whose goal is to impact the Arts and Education in Oklahoma through increased partnerships, programming and public awareness. It is the vision o f the DaVinci Institute to provide programs that encourage critical thinking and creativity and promote partnerships and collaborations with other organizations that will further these programs in Oklahoma.In 1998, the Kirkpatrick Foundation invited Oklahoma educators to begin discussing the opportunities and resources available for improving arts and arts education in Oklahoma. Artists, private and public agencies and philanthropic groups including the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA), the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, the Oklahoma State Department of Education, and the Kirkpatrick Foundation joined with these educators to form a brain trust. Pooling their resources and talents the consortium identified the most critical needs in Oklahoma education: 1) improving K-12 education, 2) sharing arts resources, and 3) raising arts awareness. In November of 2001 the 501c (3) organization, the DaVinci Institute was formed.Three committees were formed to assist with the goals o f the organization. The arts education, programming and public awareness committees work in a collaborative environment of public and private college and university faculty, public and private community organizations and other sectors of society to enhance and promote arts, education and creativity in Oklahoma.In the five years since its inception, the DaVinci Institute has developed and implemented numerous programs.1. Oklahoma A+ Schools: A whole school education reform programs featuring the important role of arts in K-8 education combining interdisciplinary teaching and daily arts instruction.2. Tri-State A+ Network: Oklahoma, Arkansas and North Carolina (the originator of the A+ schools theory) have developed a collaborative tri-state network to further enhance the programs.3. DaVinci Institute Lecture Series: Features nationally and internationally recognized educational speakers who share the most current thinking on relevant arts and education topics.4. DaVinci Creative Competitions: This program awards students for their creativity while providing an opportunity to showcase their talent.5. DaVinci Scholars Award: Launched in 2002, this program is designed to help retain Oklahoma trained arts educators by offering exceptional graduating arts educators professional and financial incentives to build their careers in Oklahoma.6. Arts Awareness: The DaVinci Institute provides member colleges with a website (www.davinciinstitute.net). calendars and listserve to provide a centralized location for planning, programming, collaborating and sharing of ideas and resources to provide revitalization and growth on higher education campuses.Da Vinci InstituteList of Accomplishments January 2001-May 2004Programs•  DaVinci Institute Lecture Series•  DaVinci Scholars Awards Program•  Oklahom a A+ Schools ProgramSpeakers Brought to Oklahoma•  Bulent A talay- Professor M ary W ashington College/University o f  V irginia•  Jane Bonbright- Executive Director, N ational Dance Education Organization•  Ben Cam eron-Executive Director, Theatre Communications Group•  Eliot Eisner-Lee Jacks Professor o f  Education, Stanford University•  David Elliott-Chair o f  Music, N ew  Y ork University•  Richard Florida-H. J. Heinz Professor Economics, Carnegie M ellon•  Constance Gee- Vanderbilt University•  Cam ille Hardy-Dance Critic, N ew  Y ork•  Samuel Hope-Executive Director, N ational Schools o f  Music, Virginia•  Robert L. Lynch-President and CEO, Am ericans for the Arts, W ashington•  K en Robinson- Advisor to the President, J. Paul Getty M useum, Los AngelesScholars Recognized•  Steven Hughes, Oklahom a City U niversity, Putnam City North•  Heather W right, Oral Roberts University, Tulsa Private•  A rlyn Brantley, East Central University, Comanche High School•  Kevynn Sanford, Oklahom a City UniversityAdvocacy Issues•  D evelopm ent and Passage o f Dance Certification for Dance•  Im plem entation o f  Oklahoma A+ Schools Program•  Research Findings for Oklahoma A + Schools and N orth Carolina A+ Schools•  Listserve•  Shared W ebsitePartnerships•  Keep the M usic Alive -  KFOR, Sonic, Brook Mays and Oklahoma M usic Educators•  R ichard Florida -  Greater OKC Cham ber, Oklahom a State Regents for H igher Education, Center for Nonprofit•  National Arts Advocacy Panel- O klahom a City Arts Council, Allied ArtsDesigning the Future:A Plan to Strengthen the Arts and Arts Education in OklahomaA joint strategic plan o f  the DaVinci Institute. Planning sponsor: The Kirkpatrick Foundation, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.Goals StatementThe goal o f  the joint strategic plan o f  the DaVinci Institute is toHelp create and provide a  vibrant arts environm ent for all Oklahom ans by(1) Partnering with others to ensure that all O klahom a students participate in arts education programs that are on-going, sequential and com prehensive and that advanced students continue to have access to quality programs.(2) Strengthening arts education programs and arts offerings on Oklahoma campuses(3) Increasing public awareness o f  collegiate arts program s and the arts in general.Plan Overview:The plan consists o f  three objectives, each supported by strategies to accom plish the objective. Communication, cooperation and collaboration among Oklahoma m ember colleges and universities as well as w ith groups and agencies that im pact the arts and arts education in Oklahom a are key to the successful im plem entation o f  the plan.The plan is intended to serve as a  m ulti-year guide to direct and support the w ork o f  the jo in t committees, and committee members reserve the right to  m odify the plan over time in order to m aintain an effective and efficient planning tool. It is anticipated that sub­committees w ill implement strategies and w ill report their progress during the monthly meetings o f  the committees and that the plan w ill be form ally review ed annually.Objectives and StrategiesObjective One: Parallel to the continued support of existing programs for advanced students in the arts, support the development and implementation of ongoing, sequential, comprehensive programs of study that include all students, enabling them to meet basic arts proficiencies.Strategy 1-1: Create partnerships with organizations that w ork w ith the policy-making and regulatory bodies that influence K-12 standards, support the efforts o f  those organizations and provide input.*Partners may include the Business Circle fo r Arts Education in Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Arts Council, Oklahoma State Department o f  Education, public and private schools, home school associations, the State Chamber, legislators, professional arts organizations and others. Linkages may be created by inviting partners to meet with the Resource Committee during the committee’s monthly meetings.Strategy 1-2: U sing state-m andated academ ic requirem ents as a base and national standards as a  guide, define ongoing, sequential and com prehensive arts education for grades K -12 and share definitions w ith partnersStrategy 1-3: Share the findings o f  relevant studies reflecting the advantages o f  arts education w ith partners so that they m ight utilize the inform ation when meeting w ith policy-m aking and regulatory bodies.Strategy 1-4: Created the pilot arts education reform model utilizing the North Carolina A+ Schools Program as a guide. A select group of 14 Oklahoma teachers and principals will train with North Carolina faculty over the next twelve months with implementation scheduled for fall of 2002. Twenty schools will participate in the initial pilot.Objective Two: Solidify unity am ong O klahom a college and university arts programs as a m eans o f  strengthening program s and enhancing offerings.Strategy 2-1:a. M aintain and prom ote a  list serve for exchanging inform ation (via discussion) am ong O klahom a college and university arts faculty.b. In addition, continue to encourage the exchange o f  inform ation at the monthly m eetings o f  the D aV inci Institute.Strategy 2-2Maintain a directory and/or an on-line database and list serve o f  college and university arts faculty, faculty expertise, and interests.Strategy 2-3: Share fees and resources for guest artists and traveling exhibits.Strategy 2-4: Establish on-going entity comprised of higher education representatives to advance arts and cultural education.Strategy 2-5: Expand D aV inci m em bership to  institutions statewide.Objective Three: Increase the general public’s awareness of college and university arts programs as a means of strengthening interest in and support of those programs, as well as the arts in general.Strategy 3-1: Partner w ith  and provide inform ation to  print and electronic m edia— both | public and com m ercial.Strategy 3-2: D evelop an aw areness cam paign that uses w idely recognized role models and business leaders to publicize the importance o f  the arts and arts education.*Utilize Oklahoma college and university alumni as spokespersons, as well as spokespersons from  areas customarily (but in some cases mistakenly) seen as being adversarial to or in competition with the arts, such as scientists and athletes.Strategy 3-3Maintain the D aVinci website.Strategy 3-4: Explore feasibility o f  prim ary and secondary schools distributing inform ation about “fam ily friendly” collegiate perform ances and exhibits to K-12 students and their fam ilies.Strategy 3-5: C ollect data on enrollm ents in collegiate arts program s by m ajors, general studies students, continuing education students and others and dissem inate to the media, policym akers and others.*The italicized text that follows selected strategies contains information offered by planning committee members during discussions and further explains the committee’s intent in carrying out the strategy. Committee members have not4d that in some cases information contained in the supplemental text may form  the foundation fo r tactics to implement strategies.BackgroundIn February 2000, arts and education faculty and deans from  ten  central O klahom a colleges and universities jo ined  together to w rite a  strategic plan to strengthen arts education and cultural developm ent in  central Oklahom a. Their unprecedented jo in t initiative was supported by  the K irkpatrick Foundation o f  O klahom a City.Prior to the planning process, faculty and deans from  m any o f  the institutions had been m eeting for approxim ately 1 1/4 A  years as m em bers o f  tw o separate com m ittees, both also under the sponsorship o f  the K irkpatrick Foundation. The first committee, the Central O klahom a C ollege and University A rts Resource Com m ittee, ahs been focusing prim arily on issues relating to strengthening collegiate-level program s and enhancing public aw areness o f  the arts and arts education. The com m ittee had successfully applied for a  m atching grant from  the K irkpatrick Foundation and was developing a  m utual web site for the posting o f  institu tions’ arts offerings and events.The second com m ittee, the Central Oklahom a College and U niversity A rts and Education Research Com m ittee, w as com posed o f  deans and researchers from  collegiate arts, arts education and teacher education program s, as well as representatives from  the O klahom a State D epartm ent o f  Education and the O klahom a Arts Council. W ith arts education as its focal point, the com m ittee ahs undertaken an extensive national survey o f studies exam ining the correlation o f  arts education kindergarten through 12th grade to student academ ic achievem ent.Institutional representatives on both com m ittees had discussed a  num ber o f  shared concerns and possible jo in t strategies. In January 2000, both the K irkpatrick Foundation and institutional representatives realized the need for a  p lan form ally outlining the com m ittees’ concerns and proposing practical strategies to address those concerns.M em bers o f  both the A rts Resource com m ittee and the A rts and Education Research com m ittee w ere invited to participate in the planning process, as well as arts faculty and deans from  other central Oklahom a colleges and universities. Institutionalrepresentatives w ere jo ined  by a  council o f  advisors from  state agencies supporting education, the arts, arts education and cultural developm ent.All in all, some 26 individuals participated in the planning process which was undertaken February-M ay 2000. A  list o f  participants and their institutions or agencies is attached (Addendum 1), as w ell as an outline o f  the planning process (Addendum 2).The planning schedule consisted o f  four meetings: an initial four-hour session on February 25 followed by three sessions o f  two hours each on m arch 29, A pril 18 and Ma; 17. A meeting was held on June 28 to review  a draft o f  the plan w ith members o f  the Arts Resource Committee and the Arts Research Com m ittee who were not involved in the planning process. A ll m eetings were held in the Foundation M eeting Room  at the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority, O klahom a City.Institutional representatives and Kirkpatrick staff also shared the draft with college and university presidents, administrators and faculty; the K irkpatrick Foundation board ob d ire c to rs ; various foundation directors; heads o f  appropriate state agencies; and others as a  means o f  securing feedback and additional input.On June 28, planning com m ittee members m et w ith m em bers o f  the original two committees in order to review  the plan and receive input. M em bers o f  the planning committee also discussed the responses that they had received from  the various associations, faculty groups, administrators, boards and others w ith whom  they had shared the plan. A fter reaching consensus on suggested m odifications, the planning committee reworded the draft to  reflect appropriate changes.Committee members also discussed forming an on-going organization to carry ou the plan and to address shared concerns and goals. They also volunteered to serve on committees that w ill address the objectives outlined in the plan. Im plem entation is scheduled to being in  the sum m er o f  2000.Addendum 1: Planning Committee Members and ParticipantsPlanning Committee Members:Ben Bates Langston UniversityM ary Brodnax University o f  Central Oklahom aPam Broyles Southern Nazarene U niversityKaren Carter University o f  Central Oklahom aSally Carter Oklahoma State U niversityJohn Dobson Oklahoma State UniversityJim  Faulconer University o f  Oklahom aJulia Haley Oklahoma State U niversityPaul Hammond Oklahoma Baptist U niversityJerry Howard Southern Nazarene UniversityM arvin Lamb University o f  Oklahom aLee Neibert St. Gregory’s UniversityJudith Palladino Oklahoma City UniversityBob Palmer University o f  Central Oklahom aMark Parker Oklahoma City UniversityPeggy Poteet Southern Nazarene U niversityPamela Shaw Oklahoma City UniversityRoberta Sloan University o f Central OklahomaJill Sullivan University o f  OklahomaLinda Tiller University o f  OklahomaJim Vernon Oklahoma Baptist UniversityJeanie Webb Rose State CollegeAdvisory representatives:Paulette Black Oklahoma Arts CouncilKyle Dahlem Oklahoma State Regents o f  Higher EducationGayla Foster Oklahoma State Department o f  EducationSuzanne Tate Oklahoma Arts CouncilMac Wall Oklahoma Educational Television AuthorityOther participants:Terri Cummings Kirkpatrick FoundationLinda Lambert Kirkpatrick FoundationSusan McCalmont Kirkpatrick FoundationJeanie Edney FacilitatorAddendum 2: Planning Procedure and ForumPlanning ProcedureI. Conduct an Environmental ScanII. Identify Critical Issues Arising from the Environmental ScanIII. Select Priority Critical IssuesIV. Draft Objectives to Address Priority Critical IssuesV. Identify Strategies to M eet ObjectivesForms (attached)Environmental Scan: Opportunities and Threats Environmental Scan: Strengths and WeaknessesEnvironmental Scan: Stakeholders, Competitors and Allies, and Change agents

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