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Initiative Title	1. Find appropriate dedicated space / facilities to relocate honors
Submitted in Previous Year(s)	2022
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale	The honors program always has been located in a problematic space in Middletown--it is small, damp, has poor ventilation, and floods every year, causing water damage. It also has safety issues with a lack of egress and no places to retreat should that be required. When RSCE was finished, we were supposed to move into the Carriage house, but that did not occur. In fall 2021, all of those problems were exacerbated by COVID-related needs and concerns. We were temporarily allocated two classrooms and an office--but separated--in RSCE. This is insufficient to our needs and the spaces are separated. For fall 2022, we converted a classroom into a temporary lounge, but the space remains temporary and insufficient to our needs (students must try to study and build community in one space--which is not conducive to the two disparate needs. While we appreciate that we have some space, a permanent, dedicated space specific to our needs remains a priority. The coordinator continues to be separated from the students; we struggle to build community and conduct other programming; some students remain disconnected from the program, one another and the college., thereby wasting the efforts of the HAB to conduct interviews to find the right students.
Consequences of this initiative not being funded	Without a permanent safe, dedicated and appropriate space, the honors program remains untethered. Please see above for more information. We also hurt our recruiting efforts (which undermines Admissions efforts as well) which means we decrease the potential to bring students to SUNY Orange who will otherwise chose another institution. We have little to promise / offer students in Middletown besides a converted classroom that still feels like a classroom masquerading as a lounge and a classroom. While current students appreciate having something, we are limiting the abilities to study, grow, and build community with others. Finally, we are compliant only loosely with the best practices of the National Collegiate Honors Council.
Department Goals
Programs
Locations	Main Campus
Estimated Completion Date
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?	No
Importance	High
Funding Source
Created	11/25/2023 3:05 pm
Updated	11/25/2023 3:05 pm

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.	1)The space is inadequate to the needs and numbers of honors students and faculty and it is outdated. It puts off potential recruits and their parents and does not assist in retention as current students seek other less crowded, more inviting spaces. Equipment is outdated as well. It is not a marketable space. 2) We not only cannot grow, we cannot meet the current needs of the program. It does not support learning or community development.
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.	1)The space is inadequate to the needs and numbers of honors students and faculty and it is outdated. It puts off potential recruits and their parents and does not assist in retention as current students seek other less crowded, more inviting spaces. Equipment is outdated as well. It is not a marketable space. 2) We not only cannot grow, we cannot meet the current needs of the program. It does not support learning or community development.
COLLEGE GOALS as of 2011 4. To promote student growth and development by providing comprehensive and innovative academic and support services.	1)The space is inadequate to the needs and numbers of honors students and faculty and it is outdated. It puts off potential recruits and their parents and does not assist in retention as current students seek other less crowded, more inviting spaces. Equipment is outdated as well. It is not a marketable space. 2) We not only cannot grow, we cannot meet the current needs of the program. It does not support learning or community development.
COLLEGE GOALS as of 2011 6. To build and maintain safe, accessible and sustainable facilities that support the learning environment.	1)The space is inadequate to the needs and numbers of honors students and faculty and it is outdated. It puts off potential recruits and their parents and does not assist in retention as current students seek other less crowded, more inviting spaces. Equipment is outdated as well. It is not a marketable space. 2) We not only cannot grow, we cannot meet the current needs of the program. It does not support learning or community development.
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020 The Student Experience Objective #1: Improve communication among faculty, staff, and students.	1)The space is inadequate to the needs and numbers of honors students and faculty and it is outdated. It puts off potential recruits and their parents and does not assist in retention as current students seek other less crowded, more inviting spaces. Equipment is outdated as well. It is not a marketable space. 2) We not only cannot grow, we cannot meet the current needs of the program. It does not support learning or community development.
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020 The Student Experience Objective #3: Enhance academic support and services by effectively utilizing equipment, facilities, personnel, and technology to meet our students’ needs.	1)The space is inadequate to the needs and numbers of honors students and faculty and it is outdated. It puts off potential recruits and their parents and does not assist in retention as current students seek other less crowded, more inviting spaces. Equipment is outdated as well. It is not a marketable space. 2) We not only cannot grow, we cannot meet the current needs of the program. It does not support learning or community development.
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020 The Student Experience Objective #4: Ensure an environment of mutual respect by promoting a greater understanding of our students.	1)The space is inadequate to the needs and numbers of honors students and faculty and it is outdated. It puts off potential recruits and their parents and does not assist in retention as current students seek other less crowded, more inviting spaces. Equipment is outdated as well. It is not a marketable space. 2) We not only cannot grow, we cannot meet the current needs of the program. It does not support learning or community development.
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020 Programming Objective #1: Offer valuable academic programming by maintaining relevance and timeliness of programming throughout the college.	1)The space is inadequate to the needs and numbers of honors students and faculty and it is outdated. It puts off potential recruits and their parents and does not assist in retention as current students seek other less crowded, more inviting spaces. Equipment is outdated as well. It is not a marketable space. 2) We not only cannot grow, we cannot meet the current needs of the program. It does not support learning or community development.
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020 Programming Objective #4: Design learning opportunities that acknowledge and support the diverse and transitional nature of students’ educational paths.	1)The space is inadequate to the needs and numbers of honors students and faculty and it is outdated. It puts off potential recruits and their parents and does not assist in retention as current students seek other less crowded, more inviting spaces. Equipment is outdated as well. It is not a marketable space. 2) We not only cannot grow, we cannot meet the current needs of the program. It does not support learning or community development.
MIDDLESTATES STANDARDS 4 Support of the Student Experience	1)The space is inadequate to the needs and numbers of honors students and faculty and it is outdated. It puts off potential recruits and their parents and does not assist in retention as current students seek other less crowded, more inviting spaces. Equipment is outdated as well. It is not a marketable space. 2) We not only cannot grow, we cannot meet the current needs of the program. It does not support learning or community development.

Action Steps

Action Step	Responsible Party	Order
Locate more appropriate space and move program to it	Honors Advisory Board and Cabinet/Facilities?	1

Expected Outcomes

Outcome	Order
Higher recruiting numbers	1
Increased retention	2
Improved student and faculty morale	3
Improved faciltites	4

Assessment Methods

Method	Description	Other Method	Responsible Party
Student Surveys: Satisfaction Need	Surveys can be developed internally and administered to assess student frequency, importance, need and satisfaction institution’s staff, office and services and programming.		Honors Advisory Board: Student members and coordinator

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST:	$15,500.00
RECURRING COST:	$2,500.00

Equipment

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
10 laptops and one printer for student use	$2500.00 / 2500.00 (1st year)	Administration and Finance, VP Office Information Technology, CIO Office Information Services & Network Infrastructure
Computers, wiring, etc for expansion (staff offices, etc)	$8000.00	Information Technology, CIO Office Information Services & Network Infrastructure
Lounge / study area updating	$5000.00	Administration and Finance, VP Office Facilities
TOTAL:	$15,500.00 / $2,500.00

Facility

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
Find and create appropriate space	$0.00	Academic Affairs and Student Services, Provost, VP Office Administration and Finance, VP Office Facilities
TOTAL:	$0.00 / $0.00

Supply

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
TOTAL:	$0.00 / $0.00

Staffing

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
TOTAL:	$0.00 / $0.00

Training

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
TOTAL:	$0.00 / $0.00

Marketing

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
TOTAL:	$0.00 / $0.00

Other

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
TOTAL:	$0.00 / $0.00

Prioritization

This is initiative is ready for prioritization.

Assessment

Date	Department Name	Status	Cost to Date	Funding Source
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