Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
| Continuing Education | |
|---|---|
| Strengths: CE | Opportunities: CE |
| Affiliation with and access to NEC college resources Flexibility to pilot programs that meet the evolving needs of target audiences Niche market, not much competition Excellent, committed, and high-profile faculty Professional staff Strong existing partnerships, such as Northeastern University Great potential for future growth | Opportunity to serve the field of music education through high-quality professional development support for teachers Opportunity to meet the unique needs of adult students seeking alternative forms of advanced musical training through relevant, high-quality programming Potential to contribute significant additional revenue streams to NEC Recalibrate the Abreu Fellowship in its new phase of development to most effectively serve the field of community music education |
| Weaknesses: CE | Threats: CE |
| Low faculty wages Lack of space prohibits significant growth History of program “stops and starts,” lack of defined policies | In a difficult economic climate, advanced music education can be seen as an expendable expense Low faculty wages limit recruitment and threaten retention |
2011-10-20
JOHANNES BRAHMS