Music Address the problem of the lack of sustained growth in the number of majors over the last 8 years Increase scholarship opportunities for students, to better compete with the U of U, Utah State, and Weber State Prepare contingency recruiting plans should Dixie State receive approval to start up BA/BS in Music. The department will face an even more competitive environment, which in turn could further hamper growth potential The limited music facilities space continues to hamper growth. Recommend formulating a short‐term plan (next 2 years) to address reclaiming Music Room 209 for department use Implement the Music Technology Lab Continue addressing poor condition of many of the music instruments in the department Explore Music Department participating in the High School Shakespeare Competition by 2010 Theatre & Dance – It is important to remember when outlining the department needs that Theatre and Dance are really two departments under one roof and that each of the disciplines with many different needs. Dance Develop plans to increase the number Dance majors. Growth has been fairly flat over the last 8 years Assess the feasibility of establishing a BFA in Dance The acoustic treatment to the dance studios still needs to be addressed Create a proposal to add another full‐time tenure‐track faculty position in dance Develop a plan for more consistently funding a staff accompanist for Dance Theatre Arts Implement the new BFA degree and monitor Develop concrete action steps to better integrate the new BFA with the programmatic activities of the Utah Shakespearean Festival Seek another studio space for Theatre to use so Music can use reclaim room 209 in the Music building in the next 2 years Develop budget plan to fund the costume shop manager as a full‐time (9 months) benefited position, in partnership with the Utah Shakespearean Festival
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