Case study 1University of VictoriaVictoria, British ColumbiaClient BackgroundThe University of Victoria offers innovative short-term workshops and courses addressing the contemporary issues facing museums and cultural institutions. Their certificate program begins with a three-day session entitled, “Challenges in Cultural Heritage Sector Leadership Workshop.” Anderson co-taught this course with a faculty member from the University of Victoria. Anderson focused on the issues specific to museums and cultural institutions while the other faculty member coached the students on diverse leadership skills. Description of Project/ProcessThe course unfolded over a three-day period with Anderson teaching a day and a half of the program augmented with one-on-one coaching sessions for each student. The curriculum covered current trends and thinking in the field but also incorporated the current issues that existed in the institutions where the participants worked. OutcomeA day and a half teaching component with participants. Based on participant evaluations, Anderson’s portion of the workshop received outstanding marks with the recommendation to shape the workshop so Anderson had more teaching time and more individual contact time with the participants. TimetableThree months from the beginning conversations that confirmed Anderson as a faculty member through implementation of the workshop. TestimonialIn addition to her extensive and insightful knowledge of museums, Gail brings a wonderful mix of professionalism, integrity and energy to her teaching that motivates participants and fully engages them in the learning process. It is always a pleasure to work with Gail as we know that whatever she tackles will be done with grace and expertise. Joy Davis |
