Join the Media Arts Committee
Media Arts Committee
National Coalition for Core Arts Standards (NCCAS)
Organization, Member Induction, Representation and Participation
Update - March 14, 2023
The window for applying to join MAC is suspended for an undetermined period of time.
You may still fill out the form with the possibility that it may reopen.
The reason for the suspension is to encourage people to join, and to provide stability in governance in our transition towards formalization.
Definition and Purpose
Media Arts Committee (MAC) is an official committee that represents media arts education within NCCAS
MAC will extend membership and organize to represent media arts education nationally and to advance the NMAEI, until a formal association and governance are established (NAMAE).
This document describes and facilitates the process to induct new members and representatives into MAC
MAC Function
MAC will represent national media arts education as a whole - demographics, regions, community, categories (e.g. all forms, CTE, K12, teaching artists, states)
MAC is made up of media arts educators and a community of support
MAC initiated and will oversee the implementation of the NMAEI
MAC is a placeholder for a professional association of media arts educators, which may become a 501c3 - National Association for Media Arts Education (NAMAE)
Current MAC Membership
MAC currently has one Co-Chair (Dain Olsen), appointed to officially represent Media Arts in NCCAS
Current members (Reps) include: Robb Bomboy (PA), David Dik (Young Audiences), Lakita Edwards (NEA), Joyce Huser (KS, SEADAE), Dennis Inhulsen (NAEA), Barbara Liedahl (MD), Dain Olsen (CA, NCCAS), Brandon Roeder (NC, SEADAE)
Membership
Members - Have undergone the Induction Process, described below
Reps - Are members with voting status that represent 3+ people: e.g. group, committee, area, organization, state
Current members above are grandfathered into MAC, with representative status
Meetings
Members - Reps and Members may attend; all may speak freely
Reps-Open - Reps and Members may attend. Only Reps may speak freely. Members are invited to speak.
Reps - Only Reps attend
Open - Anyone may attend. All may participate. Reps vote on decisions.
Induction Process
Read the NMAEI Statement and FAQ at https://www.mediaartsedu.org/initiative
https://www.mediaartsedu.org/faq
Sign-On in Support of the NMAEI at https://www.mediaartsedu.org/support
Answer Media Arts Educator Survey (if applicable) https://www.mediaartsedu.org/educators-survey
After completing the above, sign your agreement on the MAC Norms and Commitments Form (below)
MAC Norms and Commitments Form
Norms (Adaptive Schools) https://iod.unh.edu/sites/default/files/3._norms_annotated.pdf
Commitments
Reps and Members
Collaboratively contribute to the work of the NMAEI
Abide by the Norms and Rules of MAC
Reps
Represent local organization/group to advance the NMAEI
Attend all Reps and Reps-Open meetings; approx 1x month (provide 24 hours notice of absence)
Inform/survey local constituents and update MAC in timely manner
Verify Rep status - Share local voting process and record with MAC
Representation is determined and changed locally and verified by MAC
Collaborate flexibly with updates in representation (e.g. small groups to larger region or state)
Volunteers
Defined tasks owned by that volunteer are expected to be accomplished within the determined time, or provide ample notice to the team lead
Volunteers are expected to clearly define the terms of their involvement (time, availability, ability) and to pre-inform the team of their pending hiatus or exit.