[CAUT] KC caut classes

[Fred Sturm]

Hi all,
   Bill Shull wrote recently about two periods of "caut day," an exciting
opportunity to interact with a couple experts on "conservation": why, how,
based on years of experience in that area.
    There are two additional classes:
1) Jim Busby will present a class on the BYU "apprenticeship" program.
Should be useful for anyone who uses, or might consider using, student help,
as well as those who might be tempted to say yes when somebody calls wanting
to be trained as a piano technician. I know I've considered it and decided
not, partly because I don't have a good notion of how to go about it in a
practical way.
2) Alan McCoy and I will present a class on organizational skills: assessing
the inventory (how many pianos, what kind, where, used for what, what
condition, etc) and coming up with a way to keep records and to organize
time efficiently, distributing what time there is in the way that is best
for the institution.
    This is a first stab at a class in a "Core CAUT Curriculum." The idea is
to develop maybe four or so classes which cover skills every caut needs, but
which aren't otherwise offered anywhere. Other topics in the planning stages
are "Long Term Planning" and "Practical skills appropriate specifically in
institutions" (efficient techniques, techniques addressing heavy use, most
bang for the buck in the circumstances, etc).
    We hope to see many of you there!

Regards,
Fred Sturm
University of New Mexico