About MOD
The SCCMOD team works to serve our community better each and every day.
Exceptional Programming and Learning Opportunities:
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Provide hands-on manipulative experiences geared to a variety of interest levels and learning styles
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Showcase special exhibits on a rotating basis
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Utilize state-of-the-art learning theories and research to provide high quality exhibits
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Feature exhibits that incorporate tiered learning to engage and involve children and those who accompany them
Positive Physical Presence and a Community Resource:
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Be a year-round bricks and mortar facility of permanent exhibits that is environmentally sustainable.
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Be an aesthetically pleasing and engaging environment
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Include a mobile museum unit that will take exhibits out into the community to schools, childcare centers and daycare facilities
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Provide opportunities for school and daycare groups to visit the museum for special presentations
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Include community event space as well as professional development and seminar space
Fully Utilize the Unique Contributions of the Santa Cruz Community:
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Seek community input in order to define and meet the needs of the greater Santa Cruz County Community.
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Seek exhibit underwriting from local businesses, community organizations and community members
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Partner with local museums, fraternal organizations and other entities that share a similar mission
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Work with volunteers from local high schools, Cabrillo College and UCSC and the community at large, with the goal of providing a high quality volunteer training program
Inclusive:
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Provide exhibit information in Spanish as well as English
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Present exhibits that are culturally relevant
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Provide museum event opportunities and create outreach to underserved populations in Santa Cruz County
Diverse and Sustainable Funding Stream:
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Be funded through admissions, museum memberships, private donations, foundation grants and available public funds
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Include a for-profit enterprise in the way of a gift shop