Accuplacer Next Generation Transition :: PIP System (SUNY Orange)

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Initiative Title	Accuplacer Next Generation Transition
Submitted in Previous Year(s)	No
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale	Accuplacer will be retiring the Classic version of the Accuplacer test in January 2019. To avoid having this transition happen in the midst of the testing cycle for Spring 2019 students, we need to fully convert to using the Next Generation Accuplacer test by September 1, 2018. The English and Mathematics Departments are already working on reviewing the new tests to determine the appropriate cut scores and placement levels. The writing placement test and Ability to Benefit (ATB) tests will not impacted at this time by this change. Both sections of the Next Generation test are longer than in the Classic version and may require students to complete the test over more than one test session. This will lead to the need for additional test sessions and therefore, more salary paid to the test proctors.
Consequences of this initiative not being funded	We will no longer be able to accurately assess incoming students' placements into reading and mathematics courses.
Department Goals	Completely transition to using the Next Gen Accuplacer test by September 1, 2018.
Programs
Locations	Main Campus, Newburgh Campus
Estimated Completion Date	09/01/2018
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?	No
Importance	High
Funding Source	Request for Prioritization
Created	11/27/2017 4:20 pm
Updated	01/23/2018 2:06 pm

Institutional Goals

Goal	How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
STUDENT SERVICES MASTER PLAN 2013 Student Success & Access Facilitate student success, growth and goal completion	The Accuplacer Next Generation test is more comprehensive than the Classic version and will help improve accurate course placements, which in turn will help improve students' success.

Action Steps

Action Step	Responsible Party	Order
Review Next Generation reading and mathematics tests to determine new cut scores.	Chairs of English and Mathematics Departments	1
Update all mentions of Classic Accuplacer test to Next Generation test in print materials and online	Interim Assistant Director Enrollment Support Services, Director of Admissions	2
Update automatic upload process of Accuplacer scores into Banner	Information & Technology Services Department	3

Expected Outcomes

Outcome	Order
We will fully transition to Next Generation Accuplacer test by September 1, 2018.	1

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.

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST:	$13,020.00
RECURRING COST:	$9,000.00

Equipment

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
6 Computers	$4020.00	Information Technology, CIO Office
TOTAL:	$4,020.00 / $0.00

Facility

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

Supply

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

Staffing

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
More Test Proctor coverage	$9000.00 / 9000.00 (1st year)	Testing Center
TOTAL:	$9,000.00 / $9,000.00

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

Level 5 Level 5 Cabinet Middle States	Level 4 Level 4 PBIE Committee	Level 3 Level 3 Academic Affairs and Student Services, Provost, VP Office Administration and Finance, VP Office Board of Trustees Chief Diversity Officer Institutional Advancement, VP Office President, Office of Student Services, VP Office SUNY Orange Foundation Sustainability Workforce Development, Strategy & Innovation, VP Office	Level 2 Level 2 Alumni Relations and Special Events Athletics Business Math Science and Technology, AVP Office Business Office CAPE Career and Internship Services Communications Office Enrollment Mgt and Student Financial Services, AVP Office Facilities Food Tech Grants Health Professions, AVP Office Hudson Valley Educational Consortium Human Resources, AVP Office Information Technology, CIO Office Institutional Planning Assessment and Research Lab School Learning & Student Success, AVP Office Liberal Arts, AVP Office Marketing Newburgh Campus Phi Theta Kappa Security Student Engagement and Completion, AVP Office	Level 1 Level 1 Academic Advising Academic Support Middletown Academic Support Newburgh Academic Technology Accessibility Services Admissions and Recruitment Arts and Communication Behavioral Sciences Biology Bursar Business Capital Projects Center for Student Involvement Center for Teaching and Learning Clinical Laboratory Science Computer Science and Technology Criminal Justice Cultural Affairs Custodial and Grounds Dental Hygiene Deployment & Operations Diagnostic Imaging Education Educational Opportunities Program Educational Partnerships English Enrollment Support Services Environmental Health and Safety ESL CAPE Financial Aid Global Studies Governance Honors Program HVAC Information Services & Network Infrastructure Interdisciplinary Studies Liberty Partnership Program Library Mail and Copy Services Maintenance Mathematics Movement Science Nursing Occupational Therapy Payroll Physical Therapy Records and Registration Science Engineering and Architecture Student Services - Data Management Student Services Central Student Services Newburgh Campus Student Support Initiatives Testing Center TRiO Student Support Services Unused Wellness Center Work Force Development CAPE	Initiative Title	Department
	10	4 Notes View	1	1	Accuplacer Next Generation Transition $13,020.00 / $9,000.00	Enrollment Support Services

Prioritization Notes

Level 3

Level 3 (Student Services, VP Office)

The College Board has upgraded the Accuplacer platform and revamped the test components. We anticipate that this change will extend the normal test time for students (or require more than one test session per student). To accommodate this change we are seeking funding for additional computer stations and proctor hours.

The Placement Test is an essential component of the admissions process and therefore prioritization of this initiative is critical. GB

Assessment

Date	Department Name	Status	Cost to Date	Funding Source
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