SCHOOL OF PLASTIC ARTS.

LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act. No. 54 of August 22, 1990 as amended, created the School of Plastic Arts as an autonomous entity within the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture.


MISSION

To train and prepare professional artists, designers and art teachers through the development of their creativity, cognitive processes and the teaching of artistic and pedagogical techniques. To offer baccalaureate programs that stimulate and promote humanistic and cultural development of the students. Meet the continuing education needs of various sectors of the community by providing short duration courses that broaden the professional or personal knowledge and artistic abilities.

VISION

Aspire to become one of the most prestigious higher education centers in the Caribbean dedicated to artistic creation and research, combining, in an optimal fashion, learning though traditional workshop methods with experimental skills, new languages and the use of technology.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The School of Plastic Arts is comprised of the following organizational units:

  • Dean of Administration
  • Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
  • Board of Directors
  • Office of Planning and Development
  • Information Systems Office
  • Office of the Chancellor

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

The School of Plastic Arts occupies two buildings in Old San Juan: the former Insane Asylum Building at the El Morro campus and the Concepcion El Grande Hospital at the Barrio Ballaja location.

PROGRAMMATIC STRUCTURE

POSITIONS FILLED

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012
Sept./08 Sept./09 Sept./10 Feb./11 Proj.

 

Total amount of positions 63 58 42 38 38

Data comes from the Agency's Certified Headcount Reports. Figures for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 were estimated during the budget formulation process.


PROGRAM

Developing Teachers and Artists in Plastic Arts

Program Description

Offer plastic arts courses with majors in Art Education, Painting, Sculpture, Image and Design, Industrial Design and Fashion Design.

Statistical Data 2010 2011 2012

 

Extension registration 1,250 1,250 1,250
Regular program graduates 66 84 87
Regular registration 530 522 545
Tuition free studies 28 21 21

Los datos estad�sticos es informaci�n provista por la Agencia durante el proceso presupuestario del a�o fiscal 2011-2012.

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 46 42 26 22
Teachers 17 16 16 16
Total, Positions 63 58 42 38

FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 ADOPTED BUDGET

The adopted consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 is $4,890,000. The funding includes: $2,229,000 from the Joint Resolution - General Fund, $514,000 in Federal Grants and $2,237,000 from Revenues from Internal Sources.

Operational Expenses reflect a decrease of $30,000 in comparison with Fiscal Year 2010-2011 due to the termination of non-recurring America Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) funds.

The Joint Resolution General Fund will allow the School to fullfill its mission of preparing professionals in the arts. In addition, it will allow the School to continue working on its initiatives, the offering of services and defray other expenses.

The Title V Federal Grants, Hispanic Serving Institutions, will be used to cover the agency operational expenses.

Reveues from Internal Sources are generated from tuition fees paid by the students. These funds will be used to cover costs associated with professional services and other operational expenses.



SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
Developing Teachers and Artists in Plastic Arts 5,326 5,030 5,010 4,980
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 5,326 5,030 5,010 4,980
Total, Program 5,326 5,030 5,010 4,980
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 3,325 989 374 2,229
Federal Grants 505 499 512 514
Revenues from Internal Sources 1,496 1,688 2,135 2,237
Local Stabilization Fund 0 1,595 1,450 0
Federal Economic Stimulus - ARRA 0 259 539 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 5,326 5,030 5,010 4,980
Total, Funding Sources 5,326 5,030 5,010 4,980
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 2,590 2,474 2,471 2,315
Rent and Utilities 216 331 313 440
Purchased Services 470 503 588 570
Donations, Subsidies, and Distributions 40 28 28 27
Transportation Expenses 27 9 8 9
Professional Services 1,360 1,344 1,225 1,260
Other Expenses 108 201 212 197
Non Distributed Allocations 325 0 0 0
Previous Years Debt Payments 1 2 2 0
Equipment Purchases 55 54 57 90
Office Supplies and other Materials 100 80 100 66
Advertising and Media Expenses 5 4 6 6
Budget Reserve 29 0 0 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 5,326 5,030 5,010 4,980
Total, Expense Category 5,326 5,030 5,010 4,980