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Strategic Plan
DRAFT Outline
October 16, 2007
Background of NCPTT
Founding of the Center
OTA report
1992 Amendments
Location in Natchitoches
Report to the Associate Director of Cultural Resources following the 2001 Forum
Who We Are
Within the US Department of the Interior, NCPTT is part of the Washington, DC Office of the National Park Service, under the direction of the Associate Director for Cultural Resources
Purposes of the Center
Develop and distribute preservation and conservation skills and technologies for the identification, evaluation, conservation, and interpretation of cultural resources
Develop and facilitate training for Federal, State, and local resource preservation professionals, cultural resource managers, maintenance personnel, and others working in the preservation field
Take steps to apply preservation technology benefits from ongoing research by other agencies and institutions
Facilitate the transfer of preservation technology among Federal agencies, State and local governments, universities, international organizations, and the private sector
Cooperate with related international organizations including but not limited to The International Council on Monuments and Sites, the International Center for the study and Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Properties, and the International Council on Museums.
Forum Recommendations
Research Priorities
Serving as Convener
Knowledge Center
Integrate Training into Research
Legislative Authority
16 U.S.C. Part B
Mission Statement: NCPTT advances the application of science and technology to historic preservation. Working in the fields of archeology, architecture, landscape architecture and materials conservation, the Center accomplishes its mission through training, education, research, technology transfer and partnerships.
Stakeholders
NCPTT serves a broad audience of individuals, institutions and organizations that preserve cultural resources.
Work of NCPTT directly benefits practicing professionals in fields of architecture, landscape architecture, heritage education, archaeology and materials conservation
Strategic Goals/Objectives/Tasks
Advance the use of science and technology in historic preservation
Research
Establish and maintain relevant research priorities
Maintain well equipped research facilities
Establish program for visiting scholars
Training
Develop 5-7 Tel courses per year
Increase training programs by 25%
Develop Scholarship Program for NCPTT workshops
Facilitate Preservation Trades training
Start Fellowship program
Dissemination
Develop Technology Briefs
Develop Learning Modules
Integrate heritage education into primary functions of NCPTT
Improve access to information on preservation technology
Create NCPTT Preservation Technology National Conference
Create NCPTT Publication Series
Increase web content by 60%
Host sessions at professional meetings
Create documents on preservation issues for state and government decision makers
Create wiki for preservation technology
Publish an E-newsletter
Increase awareness of NCPTT’s Services/Resources
Increase presence within NPS
Build stronger partnerships with the Parks
Develop NPS specific brochures
Increase partnerships with NPS training centers
Increase presence among preservation professionals
Increase presence in underserved populations
Increase presence in general media: create online newsroom
Develop an NCPTT alumni program
Effective administration of NCPTT’s programs and activities
Explore strategies to create a greener office
Develop a ‘green team’
Seek consultation with energy efficiency experts
Assess cost effective alternatives to travel
Investigate alternatives to face-to-face professional meetings/trainings
Evaluate alternatives to biannual PTT board meetings
Develop a team to devise an IT strategic plan
Improve administration
Facilitate inter-programmatic cooperation
Increase training for NCPTT staff
Improve PTT Grants
Streamline PTT Grants
Review research priorities
Support the development of a Cooperative Association
Make staff available
Identify areas of contribution from cooperating association