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Strategic Plan
(2011-2015)
Going Forward
● Mission
○ Inspiring human connections by exploring the human experience.
● Vision
○ To be San Diego’s place to go learn about each other, reflect on
our place in the world, and build a better community.
● Commitment
○ To share the diverse stories that define us as humans, especially
those stories that have been silenced by dominant cultural
institutions.
Community Flyer (1991)
San Diego Union (1991)
AUGUST 2,
2020
Part descriptive,
part aspirational
The evidence is everywhere.
Colonial
Pathways
Policy
Strategic Plan 2011-2015 Inspiring Human Connections
Strategic Plan 2011-2015 Inspiring Human Connections
Strategic Plan 2011-2015 Inspiring Human Connections
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Strategic Plan 2011-2015 Inspiring Human Connections

Editor's Notes

  1. In the 1940’s, the San Diego Museum was changed to the Museum of Man as the Museum's "collections" (now referred to as "cultural resources") continued their focus in anthropology – what was then called the “Study of Man or Mankind.” In the 1970's, “San Diego” was added to the Museum of Man’s name, becoming what many people know as the “San Diego Musum of Man”.
  2. When we changed our name, we launched a “transition brand” system which allowed our community to “mourn” the old name, “become used to the new name” and envision themselves in our brand…
  3. Thank you for your time!
  4. *With that, I will say thank you and turn it back over to Cathy for some questions and discussion.