The History Center recently entered the Standards and Excellence Program for History

Organizations (STEPS). This year-long voluntary process will help improve our organization by educating the staff and board about the importance of standards and by assessing our long range and budget plans.  As we refine our policies and procedures it will provide opportunities for improvement in our mission, vision, governance, audience, and the interpretation and management of our collections and historic buildings.

As the JCHC meets the goals of the STEPS program it will set the stage for eventually meeting the national standards accreditation program while fine tuning the History Center’s current formal operations.