Education and Programs Committee Mandate and Directives
Background
An ad hoc committee was formed to review BPG's support for education and program development for membership. The purpose of this committee was to develop a proposal for an organizational structure to support educational initiatives and new programs.
The ad hoc committee recommends that BPG establish a standing committee for Education and Programs. It is anticipated that a standing committee will provide consistent leadership necessary for the attainment of long-term goals, and expanded programming for BPG. The ad hoc committee expects that the emphasis will be on mid-career training and professional development for working conservators.
Mission of BPG Education and Programs
The mission of the book and paper group education and programs is to advance the level of book and paper conservation through programs, workshops and continuing education for conservators.
Scope
Education and programs of BPG include the AIC Annual Conference BPG Specialty Group sessions, discussion groups, workshops, training sessions, educational conferences, and special events planned primarily to provide educational benefits to BPG members.
Guidelines for the Education and Program Committee
Membership Orientation
The education and program activities of BPG should reflect the training needs and professional responsibilities of BPG membership. BPG programs can consistently support a wide range of subject mater relating to the practice of conservation, however, it is imperative that programs are relevant to the actual education and training needs of members.
Education and Program Agenda
The Committee will maintain an agenda of programming initiatives. This will include 1) Current Programs in active development; 2) Future Programs in planning or for future development.
Support for program Chair of BPG
The Committee will provide advice and guidance to the BPG Program Chair based on the expertise of the committee.
Advisory Role for Executive Council of BPG
The Committee may be requested by the BPG Chair to review and advise on special requests for program funding support.
Fund Raising
The Committee may work with the BPG Executive Council to raise funds to support education and programs. All fund raising efforts must be coordinated with the BPG Executive Council and the AIC Board.
Reporting
The Chair of the Committee will report annually to BPG membership on the status of education and program initiatives and the activities of the committee.
Committee Membership
- Chair (volunteer member appointed by the BPG Chair)
- BPG Program Chair
- LCCDG Coordinator
- Archives Discussion Group Coordinator
- Paper Conservator (volunteer member appointed by the BPG Chair)
- BPG Chair (ex-officio)
Goals for 2001–2002 (ad hoc committee recommendations)
- Survey to profile BPG membership 1) type of training; 2) work activities; 3) type of employment.
- Identify current training opportunities in book and paper conservation.
- Begin planning for a self-supporting training workshop. The ad hoc committee considered one or two day hands-on workshops with limited enrollment that could be planned to repeat in various locations.
May 29, 2001