Improve cultural and recreational opportunities throughout the state
Identify Key Indicators of Success
How citizens measure success sets the decision framework. For example, longer life expectancy or lower incidence of disease would indicate to most people that the population was healthier. Similarly, high employment rates usually signal that the economy is doing well.
Identify Proven or Promising Strategies
Research and experience suggest that certain strategies are more likely to help us achieve the identified success indicators. We evaluate whether currently budgeted strategies and activities accomplish what was intended.
Develop a Results-Based Prioritization of Activities
This framework provides the criteria for choosing activities that best accomplish desired outcomes. With limited resources, we invest in activities that connect to chosen strategies.
Indicators & Measures
1. Increase participation in recreation and cultural activities
a. Percent Participating in Cultural and Recreational Activities
b. Percent Participating in Any Cultural or Recreational Activities During the Year
c. Average Times Participating in Cultural and Recreational Activities During the Year
2. Promote equity of participation in cultural and recreational activities (geographic, demographic, and socioeconomic)
a. Percent Participating in Cultural and Recreational Activities by Region
b. Percent Participating in Cultural and Recreational Activities by Age
c. Percent Participating in Cultural and Recreational Activities by Race
d. Percent Participating in Cultural and Recreational Activities by Hispanic Origin
e. Percent Participating in Cultural and Recreational Activities by Education
f. Percent Participating in Cultural and Recreational Activities by Income
i. Percent Participating in Cultural and Recreational Activities by Primary Language Spoken at Home
3. Promote volunteerism donated to cultural and recreational activities
a. Dollar value of volunteers' time and private dollars donated to culture/recreation
Purchase Strategies
Preserve and protect cultural and recreational assets
Stewardship
Capital investment
Align assets and responsibilities
Provide technical assistance
Strategic choices in development and operations
Provide access to cultural and recreational opportunities
Affordability
Availability
Diverse opportunities
Proximity
Access compatible with stewardship
Enhance awareness and knowledge of cultural and recreational resources
P-20 and public education
Research opportunities
Outreach
Marketing
Ensure quality cultural and recreational experiences
Visitor satisfaction
Knowledgeable staff
Safety