Iowa DCA – Strategic Plan 2007-2011
Department of Cultural Affairs Vision Statement
Iowa will be distinguished as a national leader in culture with support for an environment that allows the arts and history to thrive.
Department of Cultural Affairs Mission Statement
The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs provides leadership and direction to the Iowa Arts Council, the State Historical Society of Iowa and their constituents. The department shall encourage collaborative partnerships between the cultural organizations for the benefit of all Iowans.
Department of Cultural Affairs Guiding Principles
Iowa is a place where cultural diversity is recognized understood and appreciated. Departmental initiatives will be managed according to the principles of accountability, which include database decisions, results-orientation, continuous improvement, constituent participation, customer focus, long-range thinking and collaborative leadership.
Department of Cultural Affairs Core Values
Each DCA employee understands and is committed to adhering to these core values:
- Excellent Communication
- Professional Standards
- Personal Integrity
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Public Service
- Innovation and Creativity
- Passion, Energy, Fun
Department of Cultural Affairs Department-Wide Goals and Strategies
Goal 1. Increase public appreciation of arts, history and culture in Iowa
- Strategy 1.a. Improve public private partnerships for arts, history and culture activities in state
- Strategy 1.b. Encourage regional collaboration among local arts, history and cultural organizations
Goal 2. Enhance the ability of communities, cultural workers and cultural organizations to produce a sustainable and creative economy in Iowa.
- Strategy 2.a. Through the Great Places initiative, coordinate assistance from multiple state agencies to sustain and enrich quality of life activities in Iowa communities.
- Strategy 2.b. Develop technical assistance and training services for certified Cultural and Entertainment Districts.
- Strategy 2.c. Enhance sustainability and long-term stability of cultural organizations in Iowa through use of Iowa Cultural Trust resources.
Measures:
- Number of community development services provided Iowa Great Places and Cultural and Entertainment District programs.
- Number of on-line visitors to DCA web sites.
- Number of cultural, historical and arts events occurring in Iowa’s cultural regions.
- Number of cultural organizations receiving support through distribution of Iowa Cultural Trust resources.
