Our Board
Director
of Administration
This individual orchestrates the overall planning of events between different
departments of ArtShould. She or he serves as the liaison between the
organization and the University, and maintains advisor relations with the
University Community Service Center. She or he facilitates communication
between members and the Board of Directors and oversees the logistical planning
of the organization as a whole.
Director
of Development
This individual's primary role is to direct the future
development and expansion of ArtShould. This involves developing and maintaining
relationships with donors, alumni, and independent organizations in the greater
Chicagoland area such as artists, museums, artists,
and other non-profit corporations.
Furthermore, she or he is expected to oversee applications for grants
and scholarships. Lastly, she or he maintains surveillance over the bank
account and quarterly budget, revenue and expenses reports.
Head
of Teaching
This
individual acts as the liaison between the organization and the places at which
we run our outreach art program. She or
he oversees teacher recruitment and Head of School selection, and is also
maintains communication between Heads of School, teachers, schools, and the
Board of Directors. The Head of Teaching
is also responsible for developing and expanding ArtShould's
teaching program as it aligns with our mission.
Head
of Curriculum
This
individual is responsible for the creation and development of lesson plans used
in our outreach art program. She or he
is also in charge of overseeing the regular supply of teaching materials.
Heads
of Schools
These individuals oversee day-to-day operations of ArtShould's
teaching program at a particular school.
Heads of Schools are chosen on a quarterly basis, and serve as a point
of contact between the teachers and the Board of Directors via the Head of
Teaching. They are expected to hold
regular meetings for their group of teachers.
At these meetings, the weekly lesson plan will be presented and specific
issues for a given school will be addressed.
Head
of Workshops
This individual leads the Workshop Committee, and thus oversees the development
of workshops and community art projects.
S/he is also in charge of overseeing the regular supply of workshop
materials.
Secretary
This individual sets the agenda for meetings of the
Board of Directors. She or he takes
minutes and maintains attendance at these meetings; the Secretary is then
responsible for distributing these minutes.
In this way, the secretary plays a vital role in maintaining proper
communication within the Board itself, as well as between general members and
the Board of Directors.
Treasurer
This individual
maintains surveillance over the organization's bank account. She also
maintains the budget for different departments of the organization
(Administration, Development, Teaching, Workshops, etc.)
and takes into account relevant information such as the organization's income
from grants and scholarships. She or he is expected to finalize an expense
report at the end of each quarter and presents it at a Board Meeting.