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LONG RANGE PLANNING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: ORGANIZATION: MICA s organization and decision making processes effectively support the increased scope and complexity of its programs and activities 1. Review and modify the current structure for management and decision making related to the educational program. (pg24) 2. Create the Educational Plan Implementation Committee (pg24) Creation of EPIC Divisional Structure Faculty Handbook Review
1. Create and implement a communication strategy Two members of EPIC report regularly to the Faculty Assembly 2. Review and modify the current structure for review and approval of new programs. (pg26) New Proposal under review
STRUCTURE: MICA has new curricular models Review and explore the use of alternative schedules and approaches used at MICA including. Encourage the expanded use of technology in the delivery of curriculum through additional professional development and resources.(pg39) MPS in Business of Art & Design MPS in Information Visualization (under development) Low Residency Degrees Development of Hybrid Delivery Models Appointment Director of Academic Technology to provide assistance and training to faculty in integrating technology into curriculum
ASSESSMENT: MICA has a culture of meaningful assessment 1. Establish student learning outcomes (pg26) New Associate Deans agenda
RESEARCH: MICA cultivates and supports opportunities to contribute to the creation and application of knowledge see next page
External Grants National Endowment for the Arts Design Innovation grant to support healthy food access research and development. National Science Foundation EAGER (Early concept Grants for Exploratory Research) to support the establishment of a national Network for Science, Engineering, Arts and Design. Baltimore City Health Department (various divisions) on health communication initiatives: -HIV / AIDS Prevention division -Healthy Food Access division -Teen Pregnancy division Baltimore City Parks and Recreation Department on developing strategies to manage the litter problem in the city parks. Emile Tremaine Foundation grant to support professional development training for visual artists. Data Conservancy project of JHU Libraries to develop branding, communication and community building strategies for their data archive and access portal. Forest City New East Baltimore Partnership to commission and produce public art works for the new Maryland Public Health Lab building in East Baltimore.
EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS: 3. Establish an Office of Community Engagement (pg 35) Office of Community Engagement established MICA has relationships that result in the social, economic, and cultural development of the Greater Baltimore Region and Integrate opportunities for research and collaborative projects into the graduate (pg49) see next page
Partnerships Baltimore City Health Department Baltimore City Office of Sustainability Baltimore City Office of Planning Maryland Energy Administration Baltimore HealthCare Access Maryland Hunger Solutions Baltimore City Public Schools Great Kids Farm Real Food Farms Civic Works Parks and People Middle Branch, Baltimore Maryland Clean Energy Council Provisions Library, DC Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Emily Tremaine Foundation Deutsch Foundation Kresge Foundation US Department of Agriculture Muscular Dystrophy Association NO.INC State Center LLC School of Medicine, JHU Brain Science Institute, JHU Zanvyl Krieger Mind/Brain Institute Walters Art Museum Direct Dimensions Office of Community University of Baltimore Central Baltimore Higher Education Collaborative Baltimore Neighborhood Collaborative Computer Information Science and Engineering Directorate, National Science Foundation (NSF) Creative IT & Human Centered Computing, NSF Media Arts and Design divisions, National Endowment of the Arts Small Business Innovation Research, National Institute of Health (NIH) Maryland Family Network Department of Recreation and Parks, City of Baltimore Forest City New East Baltimore Partnership Smithsonian Institution American Association for the Advancement of Sciences
FISCAL ENHANCMENT: MICA has developed revenue streams that relieve tuition dependency and provide the means to achieve its goals Bunting $10 million gift
PHYSICAL RESOURCES: a. MICA has the facilities, equipment, policies, and infrastructure to deliver the educational program b. Fine Arts Programs Establish a graduate studio (pg 40) Studio Center under renovation
INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT: MICA s faculty and students achieve a high level of international engagement and intercultural competency Faculty and Students in China; Turkey; Korea; Italy; France; Bhutan; Australia; Czechoslovakia; Ivory Coast; Israel; Sweden; India; Lithuania; Singapore; Germany; Argentina; Cuba; Azerbaijan; Jamaica; Haiti; Morocco Achieve a high level of intercultural competency: incorporate broader international content in curriculum p.48 Explore ways to integrate international experiences into graduate programs (p39) International Masters in Art Education (under development)
a. Expand program linkage with other institutions, professional partners, and communities. 1. Identify, develop, and pilot programs with other colleges and universities that make effective use of complimentary expertise and have the potential to develop into joint and/or dual graduate degree programs (p38) Filmmaking Concentration with John Hopkins University National Center for Book & Paper Research & Conservation A collaboration of MICA and Johns Hopkins University
CURRICULUM: a. Enhanced and Expanded Educational Program MICA will expand and enhance the scope and content of its educational programs (pg33) i. Undergraduate Concentrations and Majors MICA will develop new concentrations, majors, and other curricular experiences that engage relevant content Sustainability and Social Engagement Sound Art Games Sustainability & Social Practice Social Design (under development)
a. Develop a major that builds on the strengths of MICA s Language, Literature, and Culture Program (pg36) Integrated Humanistic Studies Program a. Refine curricular options in 3 D design.explore opportunities for more focused programming including architecture and product design. (pg36) Architectural Design (under development) Concentration in Product Design (in discussion) i. Graduate Programs Expand graduate programming to bring its offerings into balance with the undergraduate program (pg37) Post Bac in Graphic Design Master of Arts in Social Design
1. with John Hopkins Carey School of Business, continue working toward the development of a joint program in design and business (pg38) MA/MBA in Design Leadership with Carey Business School 1. Develop a Masters that is built around community based design interventions (pg38) Master of Arts in Social Design 3. Develop a comprehensive program of professional development and integrate into the graduate curriculum (pg39) Tremaine Foundation Grant
3. In cooperation with other leading art and design programs, explore the creation of post graduate fellowships that provides mentored professional experience in college level teaching (pg39) Post Graduate Fellowships Teaching (under discussion) 1. Establish a masters program with a focus in critical studies (pg40) MA in Critical Studies Program (under development) 1. Develop a Masters in Fine Arts in Curatorial Studies. (pg40) MFA in Curatorial Practice
1. Develop a Master of Fine Arts in Illustration Program (pg41) MFA in Illustration Practice a. Review the opportunities for focused graduate study in design education.. (pg41) MPS in Information Visualization (under development) Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Graphic Design 1. Establish a doctoral degree in Art Education (pg42) Doctorate in Art Education (under development) 1. Activate the Master of Fine Arts in Community Arts (pg42) Master of Fine Arts in Community Arts established
a. Masters in Professional Studies degrees focused on professional knowledge associated with specific careers in the region (pg42) Office of Professional and Continuing Studies established MPS in Business of Art & Design MPS in Information Visualization 1. Establish a master s degree in enterprise/small business development (pg43) MPS in Business of Art & Design 1. Regularly review and adjust salaries and benefits as appropriate to remain competitive with the marketplace of peers and competitors including an assessment of the desirability and/or nature of merit pay (pg43) Done and in process
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