3. Expected Results of Evaluation: Students will gain valuable insight into music industry practices and pitfalls and be offered opportunities to network with professionals in the industry. 4. If successful, series will continue and potentially expand in scope or frequency. Uses of Evaluation Results: C. Goal #3: Review and reset DMI enrollment goals for next five years. 1. Institutional Goal(s) supported by this goal: SP Goal # 2 2. Evaluation Procedure(s): Monitor enrollment 3. As students enroll in the clearly defined and marketed BS-MIS program of study, Expected Results of Evaluation: enrollment will increase. 4. Uses of Evaluation Results: Evaluate average enrollment in order to establish next level of enrollment goals. Data and information for department: Brief Description and/or Narrative of programmatic scope: The Delta Music Institute is an independent unit of the College of Arts and Sciences. Music Industry Studies at the DMI encourages exploration and embraces the entrepreneurial spirit. DMI students study a variety of professional areas in the recording and entertainment industry, including recording arts, music technology, songwriting, arts management, promotions, copyrights and contracts, and music marketing. The College of Business contributes courses in standard business practices and entrepreneurship. The DMI is located in the of the Mississippi Delta, birthplace of the Blues, land of juke joints, cotton, and the Father of Waters, the Mississippi River. It is the land that produced blues masters Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Charlie Patton, Howlin’ Wolf, and B.B. King. Much of the American repertoire was inspired by the style of early Delta musicians. The music of the Delta has helped shape the language of modern music defined in the styles of the legendary Sam Cooke as well as the groundbreaking rock-and-roll style of Elvis Presley. Delta culture also influenced the minds of literary giants William Faulkner, Tennessee Williams, Eudora Welty, and Richard Wright. Students of the DMI will have the opportunity to be immersed in this cultural heritage.
3. Expected Results of Evaluation: Students will gain valuable insight into music industry practices and pitfalls and be offered opportunities to network with professionals in the industry. 4. Uses of Evaluation Results: If successful, series will continue and potentially expand in scope or frequency. C. Goal #3: Review and reset DMI enrollment goals for next five years. 1. Institutional Goal(s) supported by this goal: SP Goal # 2 2. Evaluation Procedure(s): Monitor enrollment 3. Expected Results of Evaluation: As students enroll in the clearly defined and marketed BS-MIS program of study, enrollment will increase. 4. Uses of Evaluation Results: Evaluate average enrollment in order to establish next level of enrollment goals. Data and information for department: Brief Description and/or Narrative of programmatic scope: The Delta Music Institute is an independent unit of the College of Arts and Sciences. Music Industry Studies at the DMI encourages exploration and embraces the entrepreneurial spirit. DMI students study a variety of professional areas in the recording and entertainment industry, including recording arts, music technology, songwriting, arts management, promotions, copyrights and contracts, and music marketing. The College of Business contributes courses in standard business practices and entrepreneurship. The DMI is located in the of the Mississippi Delta, birthplace of the Blues, land of juke joints, cotton, and the Father of Waters, the Mississippi River. It is the land that produced blues masters Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Charlie Patton, Howlin’ Wolf, and B.B. King. Much of the American repertoire was inspired by the style of early Delta musicians. The music of the Delta has helped shape the language of modern music defined in the styles of the legendary Sam Cooke as well as the groundbreaking rock-and-roll style of Elvis Presley. Delta culture also influenced the minds of literary giants William Faulkner, Tennessee Williams, Eudora Welty, and Richard Wright. Students of the DMI will have the opportunity to be immersed in this cultural heritage.
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