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The Program Director; Defined

Mission: Renaissance Standard Operating Policy 30 August 1996 The Program Director; Defined There is a viewpoint that I think escapes many in regards to exactly what the Program Director post is. I have also found it very difficult to fully articulate it so that it is easily understood by everyone. This policy is an [...]

Free Intros OR 25% Off Tuition for Adults

Mission: Renaissance Standard Operating Policy 20 August 1996 Revised 17 June 2000 Free Intros OR 25% Off Tuition for Adults We offer a free intro class OR 25% off the first full month's tuition to adults as well as children. It is an either/or offer--they do not get both! M:R POLICY 4 JULY 1994 - [...]

Understanding the Program Stats (Children’s Program)

Mission: Renaissance Standard Operating Policy 18 November 1990 Revised 5 January 2006 Understanding the Program Stats (Children's Program) There are six weekly statistics that are calculated and maintained for each children’s program. While each statistic is calculated and maintained by Genesis, it is important that you understand what each represents and how they are compiled. [...]

How to Reboot Your Computer System

Mission: Renaissance Standard Operating Policy 21 January 2005 How to Reboot Your Computer System From time to time you may experience difficulties with your computer system or internet connection that will require you to re-boot the entire system. Below is the step by step outline for doing this action: 1) Contact the System Administrator – [...]

Providing Adult Materials Before They Start

Mission: Renaissance Standard Operating Policy 14 June 2004 Providing Adult Materials Before They Start Last week I happened to notice a problem regarding the materials for a new adult student that I am sure has never really been clearly defined in policy. When, after an intro or consultation, a public person signs up to start [...]

Art Show Basics

Mission: Renaissance Standard Operating Policy 14 June 2001 Art Show Basics At the beginning of this year, we reorganized all of Division 6, which included additional staff, each with clarified duties, and the expansion of the Art Show Section. In the not too distant past, art shows were considered a commodity as they were very [...]

Allowing Saturday Classes to Grow

Mission: Renaissance Standard Operating Policy 18 August 1996 Allowing Saturday Classes to Grow Saturday is our busiest day in the children's program. In many studios we have four back-to-back classes on Saturday. Even then we sometimes have more demand than room in those classes. We therefore never stop the flow of students into these classes. [...]

Outside Classes – Public/Private Schools

Mission: Renaissance Standard Operating Policy 17 August 1996 Outside Classes - Public/Private Schools We are occasionally asked by a local school, public or private, if we can send a teacher to them to provide classes on their premises either during or after their school day. They're more than willing to pay us and provide space. [...]

Other Art Schools

Mission: Renaissance Standard Operating Policy 16 August 1996 Revised 12 September 2007 Other Art Schools Believe it or not, there are other art schools. Mission: Renaissance was started in 1975. Larry started developing his teaching philosophy at that time and by 1976 it was taking root. His viewpoint was then and is now, that anyone [...]