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

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Initiative Title	Accuplacer Next Generation Transition
Submitted in Previous Year(s)	2018
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 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 January 15, 2019.
Programs
Locations	Main Campus, Newburgh Campus
Estimated Completion Date	01/15/2019
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?	Yes
Importance	High
Funding Source	Request for Prioritization
Created	11/08/2018 3:04 pm
Updated	06/10/2019 12:09 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 January 15, 2019.	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
26 Notes View	26 Notes View	3	1 Notes View	1	Accuplacer Next Generation Transition $13,020.00 / $9,000.00	Enrollment Support Services

Prioritization Notes

Level 2 (Enrollment Mgt and Student Financial Services, AVP Office)

Efficiently offering the Placement Test is critical to the intake process for the majority of new students. Changes to the examination - which we have only just begun to experience - may require that we offer more test sessions. Suzanne is being proactive here by requesting both 6 computers (will allow more students per test session) and an increase in the salary line - anticipating more proctor hours.

Level 4 (PBIE Committee)

This was submitted last year and the new Accuplacer tests are already in place. There was no disagreement about supporting this as it will be necessary to provide more computers and more proctors to monitor tests that will more likely be scheduled on more than one testing day. Increasing testing days may actually be beneficial to students as they will not have to take all three parts of the test in one day. Feedback from the college community indicated general support for this initiative. While some departments may be exploring other testing options, this is the current assessment tool being used by the college and this transition needs to be supported.

Level 5 (Cabinet)

Project already complete.

Assessment

Date	Department Name	Status	Cost to Date	Funding Source
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