TERC Education Steering Committee
Role and Purpose of the Education Steering Committee
The Education Steering Committee (ESC) acts as an advisory board to the TERC Director and administrative staff. The purpose of the ESC is to provide input and guidance for the educational and interpretive activities of the
- To further TERC’s mission of conducting and supporting multidisciplinary research, education and public outreach on lake systems and their contributing watersheds and airsheds and providing objective scientific input to support the restoration and long-term sustainability of the Lake Tahoe Basin … by providing technical expertise, a range of experiences and a broad perspective into TERC education and outreach programs.
- To review and advise on the relevance of new exhibits, curricula and outreach strategies.
- To research exhibit ideas and provide guidance on writing funding proposals for exhibits and educational programs
- To assist with the marketing of the educational programs, events, activities and dissemination of outreach materials.
- To organize a docent training and management program.
- To advise the TERC Director on educational matters related to the regional
Subcommittees of the Education Steering Committee
More than 60 people have volunteered to participate on the Education Steering Committee (ESC) for the
- Exhibit Planning Committee
- Docent Development Committee
- Curriculum Development Committee
- Data Visualization and Computer Modeling Technology Committee
- “Green” Technology Exhibit Development Committee
- Historical
- “Friends of Tahoe” Fundraising Support Group
- Tahoe Basinwide Environmental Education Facilities Working Group
The first full-group meeting was held on February 10, 2006. TERC staff and exhibit design consultants (The Sibbett Group) presented on the overall strategy for education programs, exhibit design and development process, and subcommittee structure. The group discussed possible exhibit themes, topics, and provided input regarding exhibit content. Subsequent subcommittee meetings have been held. Details about individual subcommittee meetings can be found under the links above.
- List of ESC Subcommittees
- Committee Membership List - draft
- Letter Regarding Education Steering Committee
- Education Steering Committee Fact Sheet
- TERC Education Steering Committee Application
- Exhibit Planning Document - for discussion purposes
- Exhibit Topic Ranking by Steering Committee members
- Exhibit Planning and Design Schedule
- February 10, 2006 Meeting Agenda