Savannah State University
Self-Study Report
For
The College of Liberal Arts And Social
Sciences
April 2000
Peggy Blood,
Ph.D.Chair
Department
of Fine Arts
Major: Music
Minors:
Music, Art, and Drama
Savannah State University
Self - Study and Strategic Plan
1999-2000
Table of Content
I.
Savannah State University Mission Statement
3
II.
The College of
Liberal Arts and Social Science Mission Statement
II.
Department of Fine Arts Mission Statement
6
III.
Background
7
1. Guiding Values, Beliefs, Assumptions
and Attitudes
8
2. Aesthetic Perspective
9
3.
Department Cost
10
4. Assessing
program Effectiveness
12
5. Outcomes
Effectiveness Measure
15
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1890, as a department of the State University for the education and training of Negro students, Savannah State University now serves a diverse student population as a senior university of the University System of Georgia. The University serves a primarily African-American student population, enriched by a diversity of traditional and nontraditional students from other countries, cultures, and races.
The University’s mission is to graduate students prepared to perform at higher
levels of economic productivity, social responsibility, and excellence in their chosen
fields of endeavor in a changing global community. The
educational goal is realized through program offerings in the College of Business
Administration, the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and the College of
Sciences and Technology, which lead to baccalaureate, and master’s degrees.
Savannah State University located in a coastal, urban, port city setting, serves
residential and commuter students from diverse educational, geographical, and racial
backgrounds. In a beautiful and unique
setting of a live oak forest next to a salt marsh estuary, the University is well situated
for the study of commercial, technological, environmental and urban issues. The University’s mission is consistent with
the core missions of the University System of Georgia and the senior universities in the
system.
Savannah State University shares with the University System of Georgia and the
following characteristics:
· A supportive campus climate, necessary services, and leadership development
opportunities, all to educate the whole person and meet the needs of students, faculty,
and staff; cultural, ethnic, racial, and gender diversity in faculty, staff, and student
body, supported by practices and programs that embody the ideals of an open, democratic,
and global society;
· Technology to advance educational
purposes, including instructional technology, student support services, and distance
education; collaborative relationships with other System institutions, state agencies,
local schools and technical institutes, and businesses and industries, sharing physical,
human information and other resources to expand and enhance programs and services
available to the citizens of Georgia.
Savannah
State University shares with senior universities in the University System of Georgia these
characteristics:
· A commitment to excellence and
responsiveness within the scope of influence defined by the needs of an area of the state,
and by particularly outstanding programs or distinctive characteristics that have a magnet
effect throughout the region or state;
· A commitment to the teaching/learning
environment, both inside and outside the classroom, that sustains .instructional
excellence, serves a diverse and college prepared student body, promotes high levels of
student achievement, offers academic assistance, and provides Learning Support programs
for a limited student cohort;
· A commitment to a high quality general
education program supporting a variety of disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and
professional programming at the baccalaureate level, with selected master’s and
educational specialist’s degrees, and selected associate degree programs based on
area need and/or inter-institutional collaborations;
· A commitment to public service;
continuing education, technical assistance, and economic development activities that
address the needs, improve the quality of life, and raise the educational level within the
University’s scope of influence; and
· A commitment to scholarly and creative
work to enhance instructional effectiveness and to encourage faculty scholarly pursuits;
and a commitment to applied research in selected areas of institutional strength and area
need.
The
continuing commitment of Savannah State University to academic excellence is expressed
through the following characteristics:
· The tradition of serving the
educational needs of African-American students as well as those of all other students,
regardless of race, ethnicity, or culture; the historical tradition as an African-American
institution which defines the University as a unique cultural and educational resource for
the interpretation and transmission of the African-American legacy; the guiding principle
of dent-centered instruction, scholarship, research and effective support services that
nurture the intellect and value honesty and human sensitivity; a ties, mathematics,
natural sciences, and social and behavioral sciences;
· Baccalaureate degree offerings with a
dynamic mix of liberal arts programs that address the study of the humanities, social
sciences and the sciences; professional programs that address the study of commerce,
entrepreneurship, communications, social services, technology and environmental
sustainability master’s degree offerings that address the study of the social and
behavioral sciences, and natural sciences; and initiatives to provide new programs and
levels of service to meet the ever changing needs of a coastal urban area;
· A commitment to excellence in the area
of engineering technology;
· Learning Support services that provide
educational access and opportunity for students, and service programs, offered singly and
collaboratively, to enhance student satisfaction and academic success; and
· An active community service function
that is carried out through collaborative partnerships with business, private and
governmental agencies, public schools, and other institutions in the University System.
Savannah
State University intends to increase the scope and quality of service to diverse
populations by focusing and developing an array of excellent programs, supported and
delivered through instructional technology and distance education to all who seek its
programs and services.
The
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) is committed to: (1) delivering
quality academic programs in the liberal arts, social sciences, and the professions of
public administration, social work, and urban studies to support the development of
students that are respectful of the past, competent to handle the present, and prepared to
master the future; and (2) serving as an educational resource for cultural enrichment and
economic growth throughout southeast Georgia.
In 1950 under the Division of Humanities and Department Chair Coleridge Braitwait, the Department of Fine Arts was developed and approved. Two faculty members, Coleridge A. Braithwaite in music and Phillip Hampton in art taught courses in music and the graphic and plastic arts. The enrollment of the department in the 1950’s grew to approximately 50 students. Classes were held in a one room army barrack. By 1958-1959 the department flourshed under Dr. Coleridge Braitwaite with five faculty: Barbara J. Cobb, Phillip J. Hampton, Farnese H. Lumpkin, Florence F. Harrington and Herbert C. Harris. In the late 1950’s department moved to the third floor of Hill Hall and remained until the completion of Kennedy Fine Arts Center in 1967. In 1967 was a start of an art Renaissance. The college boasted a concert choir, women ensemble, and men’s glee club and a health enrollment of fine arts students.
The department was developed in 1950 due to the need for an appreciation of aesthetic values in general education and the opportunity for the development of students’ special interests and abilities in the fields of art and music. More specifically the department offered:
1. Graphic and Plastic Arts
2. Art Education
3. Music Education
Through the years the enrollment and faculty increased steadily. In 1965 the department faculty included Samuel A. Gill, Phillip J. Hampton, Farnese H. Lumpkin, James Thompson Jr., and Myra M. Thomas. By 1975 the department increased to eight faculty members under Coleridge A. Braithwaite: WILLIAM j. Anderson, Hedi M. Bak, O. Fred Becker Samuel A. Gill, Farnese H. Lumpkin, Jane Parker, Christine E. Oliver and James Thompson Jr.
The
Coleridge Braitwait served as chair from 1950 to 1976. Soon afterward the department was moved to the Division of Humanities under the leadership of Dr. Luetta C. Milledge. In 1981 fine arts is listed in the catalogue as the Department of Humanities and Fine Arts under Dr. Luetta C. Milledge. Early 80’s .Dr. Robert L. Stevenson wrote a proposal to move and reinstate the Fine Arts to department status, with a major in music and minors in art and theatre. In the 90’s Willie Jackson and Lawrence Hutchin joined the music department replacing James Thompson and Samuel Gill in music.
The following heads served as chairs: Dr. Coleridge Braitwaite, Chair; Dr. Jane Parker Acting Chair; Dr. Fred Becker,Chair; Robert L. Stevenson , Acting Chair; Terrance Anderson, Chair (1991 –1997). Dr. Robert L. Stevenson , Acting Chair (1997-1998); Dr. Peggy Blood presently serves as Department Chair. 1998-). She is the first department head with a background in art.
In 1977 teacher education programs were transferred to Armstrong Atlantic. The move devastated the music and art education programs. By 1991student enrollment and faculty had declined. The remaining faculty include one chair., three music, three art faculty, and one theatre faculty member ( Clara Aguero, Farnese Lumpkin, Roland Wolff, Dr. Robert L. Stevenson, Dr. Christine Oliver, Phillip Washington, and Sheryl Wilson Bell.
1. Guiding Values, Beliefs, Assumptions & Attitudes
A. All humans have the right
to free self-expression.
B.
All
people need an outlet to express themselves
C.
All
humans have the ability to develop their creative gifts.
D.
All
humans have the ability to create and learn.
E.
People
have the ability to make informed judgements about the arts.
F.
People
have the ability to recognize fine, literary, and performing arts as expressions of human
experiences.
G. All humans have the
ability to make informed aesthetic judgements.
H. All humans have the
ability to communicate.
2.
Vision Statement:
The Fine Arts Department is a valuable cultural resource for SSU campus and city communities. It is the only city program that places an emphasis on the history and culture of African-Americans. The Fine Arts Department has built very successful musical groups and has educated visual, music, theatre artists and teachers throughout the state. The Music faculty are active in the community and public schools as a service and educator.
The music area offers a comprehensive academic degree for undergraduate students who expect to be musicians – performers, scholars, teachers and or to enhance their cultural and life experiences. For the general college student, it offers opportunities for personal artistic growth and creativity achievement. Concerts and recitals are offered through out the academic year.
3.
Clients, Students, Beneficiaries
Identified:
Recipients
of services.
Students
1. All entering students in music will be admitted to the department by auditioning.
2. All students are advised to take courses in the applied major area.
3. Music Recitals are required by all students.
4. All Music students are required to complete an exit exam
5. All students are required to perform (concerts and recitals).
6. All Music students must have juries performances
7. All music students must complete written concert reports
8. All Music students must complete an exit examination (oral and written).
9. All art students must exhibit.
10. All art students works are critiqued.
11. All art students must attend exhibitions
12. All students must complete research with resulting style papers.
4.
Comprehensive Learning Plan
The comprehensive learning plan is based on the University System of Georgia “Common Learning Outcomes.” A graduate from the Department of Fine Arts should be able to demonstrate competence in the following student learning outcomes:
Aesthetic
Perspective: Aesthetic perspective will be characterized by critical appreciation of an
ability to make informed aesthetic judgements about the arts of various cultures as media
for human expression:
Competence within the context of collegiate general education is
defined by the following outcomes:
Ability
to make informed judgements about art forms from various cultures
including one’s own culture;
Ability
to recognize the fine, literary, and performing arts as expressions of
human experience;
Ability
to discern the impact and role of artistic and literary achievement in
Society and one’s personal life.
5. Competitors Identified:
6. Comparative Advantage:
7. Mission Statement:
The
department goals are inline with its mission:
Goal I
To provide students with a body of knowledge in the Fine Arts
that empowers critical thinking, promotes scholarship, cultivates and stimulates
creativity.
1.
To offer baccalaureate programs.
2. To recruit and retain quality faculty and better prepared
students.
3. To improve the library holdings and computer software .
4. To provide faculty and students the opportunity to
internationalize their education.
Goal II
To promote an environment that encourage students to develop
intellectually, technologically, physically, ethically, emotionally, esthetically and
communally.
1.
To improve
student satisfaction and enhance a sense of community.
2. To improve student advising.
3.
To improve student employability.
4.
To improve student opportunity to enter
graduate programs.
Goal III
To provide learning experiences that promote creativity, critical
and analytical thinking and effective communication skills.
1.
To improve faculty teaching techniques.
2.
To improve greater use of technology in the
curricular and classroom instruction.
3.
To improve faculty development and training.
4.
To increase student opportunities to perform
and react in the public.
Goal IV
To promote applied research and creative scholarly activity among
faculty and students.
Purpose Statement (Music)
Music fulfills a significant role in contributing to the
University's mission. It's purpose is aligned with the mission by developing an
appreciation of culture and aesthetics, social and civil awareness, intellectual
curiosity, special training with technological formation in the following ways:
·
Through exposure of students to ethnic and
western cultural heritage
·
Through exposure of students to dimensions of
creativity and critical awareness
·
And through the perpetuation of culture
through live musical performances, both as a listener and a performer
8. Department positioning Statement:
The department has one major, music and three minors. The music unit does not enroll a large number of students, but of the students that are enrolled there has a since of purpose and accomplishment. That since of pride and accomplishments are like spirits throughout the Fine Arts Department. To maintain and encourage an uplifting attitude the department must recruit and retain quality faculty and better prepared students. Faculty and students must be given the opportunity to internationalize their education. Overall the department must provide learning experiences and an environment that promote creativity, critical analytical thinking and effective communication skills.
9. Department Cost:
Over the last decade the overall budget for the Department of Fine Arts has decreased approximately 15% each year. The Total budget for 2000-2001 is 539,216. Personnel have for the most part remained the same in numbers.
The department consists of one staff member and eight faculty:
Staff - Ms. Gwendolyn Falero
Music Faculty - Dr. Christine Oliver
Mr. Phillip Washington
Ms. Sheryl Wilson-Bell
Art Faculty - Dr. Peggy Blood
Ms. Clara Aguero
Ms. Farnese Lumpkin
Mr. Roland Wolff
Drama - Dr. Robert L. Stevenson
10. Base performance:
RANK |
Music |
Art |
Drama |
|
No. |
|
|
Professor |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Associate |
|
3 |
|
Assistant |
1 |