GBPAC Student Interaction Committes
Student Interaction Committee Mission Statement
The Student Interaction Committee (SIC) supports the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) as an artistic and cultural environment on the University of Northern Iowa campus and works to heighten the awareness, as well as, expand student involvement, in the visual and performing arts.
The SIC is a unique group at the University of Northern Iowa campus. A subcommittee of the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Board of Directors, the SIC is comprised of twelve student representing UNI’s NISG, the School of Music and each of the five colleges. The SIC was developed to support the GBPAC as an artistic and cultural environment on this campus. More specifically, the Student Interaction Committee’s mission is to heighten the awareness, as well as, expand student involvement, in the visual and performing arts. The purpose of this committee is to foster a broad appreciation of the fine arts. Through this the students are given an opportunity to attend, participate in and evaluate their perspectives on the fine art events they attend.
To get involved or for more information contact:
Richard Crum
chorus05@uni.edu
Phone: 319-273-3677
Other Links
About the SIC
SIC Constitution
SIC By-Laws
Syllabus for Fine Arts Enrichment Class
Current Projects
About the SIC
The Student Interaction Committee is a unique group on the University of Northern Iowa campus. The Student Interaction Committee (SIC) is a subcommittee of the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Advisory Board. The group is comprised of students who each represent the five colleges on campus. The SIC was developed to support the GBPAC as an artistic and cultural environment on campus. As a student organization, it is our mission to broaden the awareness and involvement of other students in the fine and performing arts.
SIC Constitution
Section I – Name
The University of Northern Iowa Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Student Interaction Committee
Section II – Mission Statement
The SIC supports the GBPAC as an artistic and cultural environment on the University of Northern Iowa campus and works to heighten the awareness, as well as, expand student involvement, in the visual and performing arts.
Section III – Officers
President
Vice President
No member shall hold more than one office at a time.
Section IV – Membership requirements
Membership is based on recommendations from the advisor and current members of the SIC, or the deans of individual colleges. Members must have declared major.
Section V – Officers’ qualifications and functions
President: 1 year term, can be reelected.
Active in the group for a minimum of 2 semesters.
Provides time and place for; and officiates meetings.
Communicates with advisor outside of meetings.
Contacts and delegates duties to members.
Works together with V/P on agendas.
Is a representative of SIC to other people and organizations.
Attend GBPAC Board meetings.
Vice President: 1 year term. No necessary experience in group.
Takes minutes, distributes them to members.
Works with President on meeting agendas.
Aids in extra duties/activities.
Creates committees if needed.
Officiates meetings in lieu of President.
Automatically president at end of term, provided old president is leaving, and
there have been no problems during term.
Other representatives: 2 per college, selected by faculty, dean committee members.
Involvement/appreciation for arts.
Section VI – Provision for ratification and amendment
At least one member representing each college must vote on ratification and amendment to this constitution. Members must be present at the time of voting or have secured permission from a majority vote of members to use an absentee ballot. A simple majority will approve the ratification or amendment. If all ten members vote and a tie occurs, a revote will occur in which only one vote per college will be allowed (by the senior member). Votes will be counted on anonymous paper ballot.
Section VII – Provisions for Financing
SIC is funded by an equal allocation granted by the Deans of each college on campus. Contributions from other donors will also be accepted.
SIC By Laws
Elections
Elections for all officers will be held in the spring term and will be for a one-year term. Presidential candidates will be interviewed by the current members. Something about a new vice president if needed?
Member recruitment
SIC will maintain a membership of 2 reps per college for a total of 10 members. A brief interview with possible new members will be conducted. Current members and faculty. Current members are encouraged to suggest replacements for themselves.
Meeting times
Meeting times will be designated by the President and advisor. Meetings shall be held at the same time and place every month, unless designated by the President and advisor.
Member responsibilities
Each member is required to attend all meetings, perform delegated duties and in general, be a representative of SIC on campus.
Syllabus for Fine Arts Enrichment Class
Rationale for this class:
To foster a broad appreciation of the performing and fine arts, giving students the opportunity to attend, participate in, and evaluate various aspects and events included within the realm of the performing and fine arts.
Categories of Events
Instrumental Music
School of Music productions, i.e.,
Faculty/Student Recitals
Symphonic Band
Concert Band
Orchestra
Jazz Band I and II
Chamber Groups
Flute Choir
Gallery Arts
Faculty/Resident Studio Art Shows
Waterloo/Cedar Falls Art Galleries
Museum Art Presentations
Hearst Center Art Shows
Students Exhibits
Campus Art at UNI
Dance
(Dance other than at GBPAC)
International Dance Theatre
Ballet
Modern Dance
Orchesis Performances
Vocal Music
School of Music productions, i.e.,
Faculty/Student Recitals
Concert Chorales
Chamber Singers
Opera
George Walker Society
Women’s Chorus
Glee Club
Theatre
Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
Strayer-Wood Theatre
Waterloo/Cedar Falls Local Theatres
Interpreter’s Theatre
Student Senior Recitals
Literature
Poetry/Prose Readings
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony
WCFS Concerts
Credit Level
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To obtain one credit hour, a student must attend eight performances during a given semester. This is essentially one event every other week. However, note that during the fall semester, there are not as many options during the initial weeks of the semester. Therefore, it is conceivable that during the fall semester, the student may find more events available later, rather than earlier, in the semester. As a result, it is conceivable that a fall semester student may want to consider one of the art gallery displays or the Campus Art at UNI venue in order to have one event covered early in the semester. Instructors will provide students with a booklet entitled Art on Campus and help you plan this component. One event must come from the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, one from the Strayer-Wood Theatre, one each from the School of Music instrumental and choral sections, one from the gallery arts and one from the dance section. The other two performances may be selected from the categories listed above. The student will submit a proposal that, while not binding, should be followed if at all possible. The proposal will be discussed with the instructor and agreed to before the actual initiation of events. Changes in the proposal must have instructor approval prior to any alteration.
Within one academic week of the performance, a reflection/reaction paper, along with appropriate program and ticket must be turned in for evaluation. Papers must be typed, double-spaced, no mistakes and no longer than two pages in length. An exhibit page will be given to the student to follow during the first class period.
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Note that class fees are minimal as events at the Strayer-Wood Theatre, the School of Music and most other venues require either no payment or they are covered by your uCard, or the recompense is minor. Artists Series events attended at the GBPAC are 50% off adult prices and some shows have a $5 rush ticket for students. Your instructor will have a complete price listing for GBPAC events at the first class meeting.
Timeline:
First class period:
Hand out syllabus, define the course, explore written options and explain the requirements of the course. At this time students will be expected to draft a preliminary schedule of events they plan to attend during the semester. All schedules are subject to chance with instructor permission. Note: Students are expected to turn in reflections/reaction personally to the professor in order to have a brief conversation.
Midterm:
Accountability meeting, make certain students are on track and have completed the appropriate number of events up to that date.
Final:
Discussion period with all of the participants, which will more than likely be somewhat broad and generalized to accommodate the wide array of performances and events attended. This will also be a time when this course will be examined to alterations within its requirements.
Current Projects
With the Student Interaction Committee entering its fifth year, we will be focusing our activities and looking for new ways of expanding student involvement in the arts. Some of the projects for the coming year include supporting the Panther Prowl, an event encouraging student attendance at various events across campus. We are also striving to work with the Department of Residence to reach a wider variety of students. Another project we are working on is developing a web link off of the GBPAC website. This link will include information regarding the SIC Constitution, group pictures, current projects as well as contact information. This will also help us expand our reach beyond those sitting in the audience.
For more information regarding the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center and the Student Interaction Committee, please call 319-273-3660 or visit www.gbpac.com.
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