A National Art Education Association Issues Group

CSTAE Minutes from the Annual Member & Executive Board Business Meetings March 15 & 17, 2001

ATTENDING: Amy Brook Snider, jan jagodzinski, Mike Emme, Kim Cosier, Laura Lampela, Jim Sanders, Debbie Smith-Shank, Olivia Gude, Rachel Huddleston, Drea Howenstein, Gayle Weitz, Jon Ashman, Anna Martin, Cynthia Taylor, Dennis Fehr, Karen Clark-Keys, Marjorie Cohee Manifold, Mary Wyrick

WELCOME: The meeting was called to order by Coordinator-Elect Mike Emme. He announced that Coordinator Karen Keifer-Boyd would be unable to attend as she was en route from Taiwan. Emme briefly outlined the agenda for the evening, saying that we would first attend to basic business issues and end with a discussion of goals for the CSTAE. He then led the group in a quick round of introductions.

MEMBERSHIP: Emme reported that the CSTAE grew last year from 71 members to 144 members due in part to the free membership offer. Emme passed out a hardcopy of the minutes of the 2000 CSTAE Annual Business meeting and reminded members that the minutes can be accessed at the CSTAE Web site at http://www.art.ttu.edu/cstae/cstae.html. The minutes of the 2000 business meeting were approved.

Emme distributed an agenda that included a membership renewal form. Some time was spent filling out membership forms, checks for dues, and receipts. Copies of The Journal of Social Theory in Art Education, volume 21 were distributed to those who renewed or established membership.

2001 CONFERENCE SESSIONS: Mike Emme reported on the conference proposals submitted for the 2001 conference: by some fluke, 23 conference proposals were submitted and 30 were allowed by NAEA. There was only one rejection and that was due to the new NAEA rule concerning the total number of presentations an individual can have accepted. Emme reminded members that the number of presentation time slots allotted by NAEA is determined by the number of proposals submitted under the CSTAE category so he encouraged members to submit proposals by July to the NAEA and to write CSTAE by "issue group" to be juried by the CSTAE coordinator-elect and so that the CSTAE is given more sessions at our next conference in Miami, March 22-26, 2002. There was a brief discussion of the scheduling problems that arose during this conference. One member had asked the conference coordinator, Nancy Walkup, two months prior to the conference to change the printed schedule of sessions to match the trade of time slots that 3 members had arranged to meet their travel needs. The NAEA executive members denied the request and therefore an alternative schedule was created and distributed via email prior to the conference and again at the meeting and CSTAE sessions.

JOURNAL: jan jagodzinski, editor of The Journal of Social Theory in Art Education, vol. 21 (distributed at the 2001 NAEA conference to those renewing membership for April 2001-April 2002), delivered a brief report noting that there was about a 40% acceptance rate of manuscripts submitted for publication. jan commented that many of the articles submitted were "light on theory." He said there were some interesting contradictions about what social theory is among the articles that were published. He announced that a session for dialogue with the authors published in JSTAE vol. 21 would immediately follow the business meeting in the same room.

jan reported that he had funded the cost of publication, which was $1,200. [The treasurer, Sara Wilson McKay unable to attend due to the March 7th birth of her daughter sent jan (later in March 2001) a reimbursement check from the CSTAE bank account. She also received the journals from jan for distribution to member libraries, database review boards, and to those sending membership fees after the conference. Many paid their membership at the NAEA conference and received the journal and therefore saved postage costs for the CSTAE.]

THEME: There was a brief discussion about the theme for next year but the matter was not resolved.

COLUMN: There was a discussion of a controversy surrounding Mike Emme's call for postcards from social activist teachers. Dennis Fehr submitted Emme's advertisement in the CSTAE column which made specific references to activism. Dennis described that a "sanitized version" of the ad appeared in the NAEA News with all references to social activism omitted. There was some discussion about censorship issues and the conservative governance of the NAEA. In response to the issue, Emme included both versions of the ad in his article. He announced that he would be giving a presentation/forum regarding "Postcards With An Edge" on Saturday at noon.

BUDGET: Mike Emme reported for CSTAE treasurer Sara Wilson McKay that the current balance is "fairly substantial" at $2434.49 prior to the printing and mailing of JSTAE vol. 21.

DELEGATE ASSEMBLY: CSTAE Delegate representative, Gayle Weitz reported that the NAEA gave delegates a packet of information that included By-laws and a "flow chart of power." A two page description of the role of affiliates was also included that essentially said they have no voice and no real power in the governance of the organization. The By-laws described the Delegate's Assembly as a "recommending body" rather than a policy making/decision making body. Gayle reported that the By-laws have never actually been amended to reduce the power of affiliates. She had highlighted the parts of the report and the By-laws that were contradictory. She reported that her packet was stolen when she left it in the room.

Much discussion ensued, particularly with regard to power issues and the desire to see Tom Hatfield resign. Karen Clark-Keys asked for some clarification of the issues at hand for new people. More discussion ensued and the issues became just slightly clearer. Amy Brook Snider suggested that the next journal be devoted to the structure and policies of the NAEA organization described dispassionately and objectively. Someone said this could be one article and ask Amy if she wanted to write it.

2002 CSTAE THEME: [A decision on the theme did not come to a vote at the Annual meeting and therefore the Executive Board voted on a theme based on member suggestions. The theme for JSTAE vol. 22 and CSTAE conference presentations in Miami in March 2002 is: "CAN ORGANIZATIONS & TECHNOLOGY BE DEMOCRATIC?"]

Several people described the CSTAE in almost "parental" terms toward the formation of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Issues Caucus. Others suggested that this division among the affiliates may have contributed to further marginalization by the NAEA "affiliate task force" which did not include affiliate representation but made decisions about the role of affiliates in the NAEA. Several people noted that the decline of the affiliates' power began with the formation of The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Issues Caucus. The tone of the discussion on fragmentation did not imply competing against each other but rather a splintering of efforts. Olivia Gude suggested a proactive approach such as backing a candidate for the NAEA presidency. [CSTAE member, Mary Ann Stankiewicz will be the new NAEA president following Mac Arthur Goodwin's current term.]

There was also some discussion of a rumor that a new affiliate of the Religious Right was forming. Gayle Weitz reported that the only new affiliates mentioned at the Delegate's Assembly were "Special Needs" and "Built Environment."

SOCIAL EVENT: Mike Emme noted that there was no formal social event planned as yet. Laura Lampela extended an invitation to join members of the LGBIC who were gathering for their social event at a nearby bar later in the evening. Members thanked Laura for the invitation and agreed to join the LGBIC social gathering.

EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS: Mike Emme announced that the following CSTAE executive committee positions were open:
Coordinator-Elect
Meeting Recorder
Online Newsletter editor
No one volunteered or nominated another for the coordinator-elect position or meeting recorder. Dennis Fehr offered to continue writing the NAEA News column. [The Coordinator-Elect is elected in odd-numbered years. The Treasurer is elected in even-numbered years. Other positions of 1 or 2 year terms are appointed by the Coordinator.]

ATTENDING: jan jagodzinski, Mike Emme, Karen Keifer-Boyd, Gayle Weitz, Dennis Fehr, Shirley Yokley

DISCUSSION:
At this meeting Mike Emme became CSTAE coordinator, and Karen Keifer-Boyd became past coordinator. Gayle suggested that the past coordinator serve as the interaffiliate representative if the motion for such a role is passed by the NAEA Executive Board.

The Coordinator -Elect is elected in odd-numbered years. The Treasurer is elected in even-numbered years. Other positions of 1 or 2 year terms are appointed by the Coordinator. Sara Wilson McKay continues her second year as CSTAE treasurer. Shirley Yokley agreed to serve a second term as online newsletter editor. Karen Keifer-Boyd agreed to continue as Web site manager and to post the newsletter online. Gayle suggested that having a CSTAE representative at the Delegate's Assembly was a waste of our time and energy. We decided not to appoint anyone to attend the Delegate's Assembly for NAEA 2002.

There was no executive meeting recorder since Kim Cosier needed to leave the conference early and no one had been appointed to replace her. Kevin Tavin was nominated by Karen for the NAEA conference in Miami, March 22-26, 2002. Dennis said he'd ask Kevin.

The Board discussed nominations for the coordinator-elect position. Olivia Gude was nominated and Mike Emme said he'd ask her if she was interested. Further nominations will be sought and presented to the members via email for a vote in April 2001.

jan will continue his second year as journal editor for volume 22. The Board suggested candidates for volumes 23 & 24 (to be published in 2003 & 2004). jan will ask Paul Duncum of his interest. Nominations are encouraged to be presented to the Board for this appointed position.

No nominations were made for NAEA News columnist. Dennis Fehr agreed to continue for a second term (April 2001-April 2002). The Board encouraged him to invite a different CSTAE member to write for each of the CSTAE columns (i.e., 6 per year) so that more of the membership becomes involved and their perspectives and activities heard. If you would like to write a CSTAE column for the NAEA News contact Dennis Fehr at dennis.fehr@ttu.edu.

A decision on the theme did not come to a vote at the Annual meeting and therefore the Executive committee voted on a theme based on member suggestions. The theme for JSTAE vol. 22 and CSTAE conference presentations in Miami in March 2002 is: "CAN ORGANIZATIONS & TECHNOLOGY BE DEMOCRATIC?"

The Journal of Social Theory in Art Education (JSTAE) is published by the Caucus on Social Theory & Art Education's journal editor. It is peer and "blind" reviewed by reviewers selected by the editor. The publication is of critical scholarship. It varies from a 40% to 60% acceptance rate. It is indexed by ERIC: ART An adjunct Clearinghouse for Art Education at the ERIC Clearinghouse for Social Studies/Social Science Education and distributed to 16 libraries in several different countries including: Australia, Brazil, Canada, and China. Book Reviews published in JSTAE require critical discussion.

JOURNAL SUBMISSION PROCESS: CSTAE members decide on the conference and journal theme at the annual NAEA conference. It is posted on the CSTAE Web site at http://www.art.ttu.edu/cstae/cstae.html October 15, 2001 is the deadline for submission of articles, images, and reviews of books, video/films, performance/action pieces, and exhibitions for June 2002 publication of volume 22. Images and visual research may be submitted. Membership is not a precondition for submittance. Please send black and white or color images no larger than 8" x 10" in either photographic, original, digital, or slide form. Original manuscripts, including an abstract, should be prepared according to the APA (4th ed.) style. Please place your name on a separate paper to help facilitate anonymous review. Please send images and/or four paper copies to: jan jagodzinski o 341 Education South o Department of Secondary Education o University of Alberta, o Canada T6G 2G5 o email: jan.jagodzinski@ualberta.ca

CRITERIA for Editor's Selection of Journal REVIEWERS:
1. A CSTAE member.
2. Has published work in the field.
3. Published in an area related to the article asked to review.
4. Has not submitted an article for review for the particular volume serving as reviewer.

JOURNAL & CONFERENCE THEMES:
JSTAE vol. 22 (2002): Can Organizations & Technology Be Democratic?
JSTAE vol. 21 (2001): Social Action with Children and Youth
JSTAE vol. 19/20 (2000): Empowerment through Dialogue
JSTAE vol. 18 (1998): Community
JSTAE vol. 17 (1997): Invisible in Plain Sight
JSTAE vol. 15/16 (1996): Social Action through Art

JSTAE Vol. 21 DATA:
No. of manuscript submissions: 9
No. Accepted: 15 articles
No. of Reviewers: 2
Publication Cost: printing $1,114.48, envelopes $11.99, mailing $35. Total: $1161.47
Number published: 200
Number of Library Subscriptions: 16
Number of Members Receiving the Journal: 71

RECOMMENDATIONS:
Gayle Weitz presented a draft of recommendations that were developed as a result of and following the NAEA Hearing of Issue Groups on 3/17/01 by herself with Amy Brook Snider, Anna Martin, & Pearl Greenberg. She described a process for submitting the recommendations to the Executive Board. First she would send a draft to the Issue Groups' Executive Boards for review. Allowing a week for suggestions she would then revise and send to Eldon Katter, past NAEA president who had agreed to serve as our representative in taking our recommendations forward to the Executive Board. There were some further suggestions made by Board members which are represented in the draft below.

The following recommendations are proposed in an effort to improve communication between the NAEA Membership and its Board and the affiliate groups as listed in the NAEA By-laws (but currently referred to as the "issues groups"); and to foster better participation by the affiliate groups in decisions regarding NAEA policy, practice, and procedure. The affiliate groups reflect the present goals of the NAEA as well as the future needs in art education.

1: Change "Issues Groups" back to "Affiliates" in the NAEA By-laws, with "Affiliates" consisting of interest groups (such as The Caucus on Social Theory and Art Education) and adjunct organizations (such as USSEA).
Rationale: "Issues Groups" has a negative connotation and is not acceptable to members of the affiliate groups.

2: Form an "Affiliates Council" whose membership shall consist of one voting delegate from each affiliate group. The Affiliates Council will have By-laws and officers and meet at least once a year at the NAEA conference.
Rationale: The Affiliates need a place in the NAEA structure to communicate their needs to enable more effective participation in the organization.

3: Create another position on the NAEA Board of Directors ? Vice President of the Affiliates. The Affiliates Council elects this person for a two-year term. Duties: To represent the concerns of the Affiliates on the NAEA Board of Directors; to serve as the Coordinator of the Affiliates Council. Qualifications: This person must have been an active member of an affiliate group for at least three years.
Rationale: Members are currently represented on the Board of Directors by division and region. Adding a V.P. of the Affiliates will enable members to also be represented by interests. Allowing the Affiliates Council to elect the V.P. for the Affiliates will give equal weight to each affiliate group.

4: Allow Delegates from the affiliate groups to vote in Delegates Assembly.
Rationale: The interests of the affiliate groups largely reflect the future direction of art education. Full participation in Delegates Assembly will help to insure these voices are heard.

5: Include the affiliate groups, books and journals when listing, displaying, and promoting NAEA publications.
Rationale: Affiliate groups, publications address pertinent issues in art education and are produced by NAEA members, therefore should be considered part of the organization's literature.

6: Have an NAEA member rather than the Executive Director serve as editor of the "NAEA News," (as is the case with other NAEA publications, Studies and Art Education magazine.)
Rationale: It seems more appropriate to have NAEA members edit the organization's publications.

7: Allow affiliate groups to offer supersessions at NAEA conferences.
Rationale: Affiliate groups deal with pertinent issues that benefit all members. Supersessions allow more time to explore these issues.

8: Do not schedule an affiliate group sessions at the same time or all on one day at the conference; spread them out. (This is true for divisions too.)
Rationale: Affiliate members like to attend their group,s sessions.

9: Include the affiliate groups in the evaluation of the Executive Director.
Rationale: This would allow for a more comprehensive base for evaluation.

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