| Initiative Title | 1. Complete a cultural studies degree with several areas of concentration from which a student could choose |
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| Submitted in Previous Year(s) | 2022 |
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| Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale | The creation of a multi-pronged degree would expand offerings in areas of relevance to students of today, draw and and highlight courses from most of the departments in the liberal arts division, and provide opportunities for faculty and students. We also could increase transfer paths to sister institutions and most importantly, expand our diversity and equity offerings and opportunities.
This is a low cost, but potentially high impact option. |
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| Consequences of this initiative not being funded | While "consequences" seems extreme, two are that we will remain limited in our offerings and miss an opportunity to allow students to expand their studies in diversity and equity. |
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| Department Goals | |
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| Programs | |
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| Locations | Main Campus, Newburgh Campus |
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| Estimated Completion Date | |
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| Will this initiative span multiple budget years? | No |
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| Importance | High |
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| Funding Source | Grant Possibility |
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| Created | 11/25/2023 3:22 pm |
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| Updated | 11/25/2023 3:22 pm |
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Institutional Goals
| Goal |
How will the initiative support this institutional goal? |
- COLLEGE GOALS as of 2011
- 1. To provide high quality academic courses and programs that prepare a diverse student population to achieve its educational, employment and enrichment goals.
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This would offer students a new degree option that is offered at many other institutions and is in keeping with diversity trends. |
- COLLEGE GOALS as of 2011
- 2. To engage learners in an environment that develops their knowledge and skills in critical thinking, information and technology literacy, effective communication and enhances their awareness of civic responsibility and cultural diversity.
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This would offer students a new degree option that is offered at many other institutions and is in keeping with diversity trends.
Courses would focus on critical thinking. civic responsibility and cultural diversity. |
- COLLEGE GOALS as of 2011
- 4. To promote student growth and development by providing comprehensive and innovative academic and support services.
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This degree with its options would promote student growth. |
- COLLEGE GOALS as of 2011
- 5. To offer opportunities to learn with a dedicated and diverse faculty and staff who value excellence in teaching, service to students, creative collaboration and continuous improvement.
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We have faculty who would enjoy an opportunity to teach the courses and engage with students. |
- ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020
- Programming
- Objective #1: Offer valuable academic programming by maintaining relevance and timeliness of programming throughout the college.
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This would offer students a new degree option that is offered at many other institutions and is in keeping with diversity trends.
Courses would focus on critical thinking. civic responsibility and cultural diversity. |
- ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020
- Programming
- Objective #4: Design learning opportunities that acknowledge and support the diverse and transitional nature of students’ educational paths.
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We have a diverse student population and the degree would provide opportunities to see themselves in the curriculum. |
- ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020
- Scheduling
- Objective #3: Redesign presentation of programs and offerings to current and prospective students.
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This would offer students a new degree option that is offered at many other institutions and is in keeping with diversity trends.
Courses would focus on critical thinking. civic responsibility and cultural diversity. |
Action Steps
| Action Step |
Responsible Party |
Order |
| Create a degree with various cultural studies options and submit through Curriculum process |
IDS Chair |
1 |
Expected Outcomes
| Outcome |
Order |
| A new degree for students |
1 |
| Expanded means by which students might meet a new SUNY diversity gen ed |
2 |
Assessment Methods
| Method |
Description |
Other Method |
Responsible Party |
| Tracking |
Usage of programs, services, participation can be tracked; demographic information may also be able to be collected. |
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IDS Chair |
Resources
| INITIAL YEAR COST: |
$200.00 |
| RECURRING COST: |
$0.00 |
Equipment
| Need |
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$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Facility
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$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Supply
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$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Staffing
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$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Training
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$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Marketing
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| Market the new degree: unsure how to determine costs/needs |
$200.00
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| TOTAL: |
$200.00 / $0.00 |
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Other
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Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Prioritization
This is initiative is ready for prioritization.
Assessment
| Date | Department Name | Status | Cost to Date | Funding Source | |
| No results found. |