Collegiate Division Working Group 2012
Research Topic: Faculty
- Karen Bruno, Lawrence Academy of Music, Appleton, WI
- Rhonda Buckley, Community Music School of MSU College of Music, East Lansing, MI
- Hilary Respass, Hartt School Community Division, West Harflord, CT
- Kheli Willets, Community Folk Art Center, Syracuse, NY
- Blake Wilson, LSU Performing Arts Academy, Baton Rouge, LA
Collegiate Divisional Working Group 2011
Research Topic: Finance
- Amy Dennison, CCM Preparatory Department, Cincinnati, OH
- Barbara DiToro, Temple University Music Preparatory Division, Philadelphia, PA
- Mark Huxsoll, Temple University Music Preparatory Division, Philadelphia, PA
- Topher Logan, Director, UConn Community School of the Arts, Storrs, CT
- Howard Potter, Eastman Community Music School, Rochester, NY
Research and Documentation Project
Divisional schools, from relatively new ones to those dating back to the 19th century, have a special relationship and history with their parent institution. While each relationship is unique, divisional schools do have shared issues. Following a project outline that emerged from a 2010 survey and roundtable discussion, this multiyear project will develop ongoing documention of the benefits we reap, the challenges we face, tried solutions and possible suggestions for five topics:
- Finance
- Leadership
- Faculty
- Academic
- Community connections
Each year at the national conference, we will address one topic, and information from that roundtable will be added to the ongoing document. Throughout the year, additional information may be collected through phone conferences and the National Guild's Member Forum. This multi-year approach will give divisional school members a comprehensive document that can serve as a tremendous resource for all.
Our goal is to share and learn from each other so that all of our institutions are the finest examples of what the Guild expects and represents.