State of the Arts
Governing Board Strategic Conversation
Oct 8, 2002

Introduction

Arts are Fundamental, not Incidental

Economic Impact of the Arts

Planning Assumptions

Summary

Arts at Maricopa

Appendix

State of the Arts white paper PDF [100k]

State of the Arts Presentation PowerPoint [4.4 MB]

State of the Arts Presentation web version

Strategic Conversations
Maricopa Governing Board

State of the Arts Strategic Conversation
October 8, 2002

Introduction

A Strategic Conversation about the Arts at the Maricopa Colleges

We engage in the Arts and teach the Arts because this is part of what it means to be human

Fine Arts Mission Statement

The Maricopa Community Colleges are dedicated to being leading forces in the development of educational programs and services in the Arts. In support of this, we are committed to:

1. Developing district-wide awareness of the positive contributions of the Arts to the quality of life.
2. Maintaining and creating an innovative curriculum and programs which will accommodate future trends and techniques.
3. Recognizing cultural diversity through the Arts.
4. Establishing our colleges as major resources to the local arts community.
5. Providing students of the Arts with an instructional environment that encourages personal growth and excellence.