IUMAA stands as a public-facing institution representing Indiana University and the IUB campus to visitors from around the world. To that end, the museum is committed to maintaining the highest level of professional and academic standards in its work. Additionally, as a public trust institution, the museum is also committed to maintain legal requirements of statutory law and ethical standards set forth by a number of professional and academic organizations and entities.

Objective 8.1 Plan and execute institutional merger of GBL and MMWC

STRATEGY A. Establish Mission/Vision/Values for IUMAA
» Obtain governing authority approval of Mission/Vision/Values Statement
» Review, revise, edit, integrate or create new policies and procedures for IUMAA

STRATEGY B. Create digital infrastructure that merges the two units
» Integrate the GBL and MMWC drives into one IUMAA G drive
» Develop and maintain a IUMAA website

STRATEGY C. Gain control of our building and spaces
» Obtain control of auditorium (GL101) to decrease student loitering
» Institute improved security throughout the three building complex

Objective 8.2 Integrate GBL/MMWC staff into unified IUMAA team

STRATEGY A. Finalize Organizational Chart and job responsibilities
» Review current job descriptions, expectations, and responsibilities
» Determine hiring needs for current and future IUMAA staffing levels

STRATEGY B. Institute IUMAA culture that is introspective and continually strives to improve

» Establish yearly expectations and goals for staff that reflect strategic priorities
» Integrate Strategic Plan with Action Plans and individual position job expectations
» Establish annual performance review process for IUMAA staff
» Set expectations and provide training for workplace communications, ethics, and cultural climate.
» Review and promote IU Workplace training opportunities

» Promote awareness of Statement on Diversity and Inclusion, ADA, Title IX, Conflict of Interest, equity, and other staff responsibilities
» Ensure all supervisory staff have completed supervisor training offered by IU
» Initiate Team Building workshops with IU Human Resources

STRATEGY C. Provide professional development opportunities for staff
» Identify professional development goals
» Create system for appropriate training modules and certifications
» Identify funding opportunities to facilitate staff conference participation

Objective 8.3 Maintain and enhance professional recognition among museumpeers

STRATEGY A. Achieve reaccreditation by American Alliance of Museums (AAM)
» Apply for self-study and complete within a 12-month period
» Submit self-study to AAM and request peer evaluation

STRATEGY B. Share museum’s work and achievements with peers
» Encourage staff publications in museum-based journals and other venues
» Use social media and website to consistently share successes and event information

Objective 8.4 Establish Advisory Committee for guidance and feedback on museum activities

STRATEGY A. Establish role of Advisory Committee within governance structure of the museum and the delegation of authority
» Hold regular meeting to discuss museum issues and share information with Advisory Committee

Objective 8.5 Utilize Strategic Plan as guiding document for IUMAA