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Initiative Title	ACOTE Accreditation Standard Requirement Full time Faculty Requested
Submitted in Previous Year(s)	2020
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale	2018 (Implemented 2020) ACOTE Accreditation Standard A.2.2 The program must have at least two full-time equivalent (FTE) faculty positions at each accredited location where the program is offered. At a minimum, each program must have core faculty who is an occupational therapist and a core faculty who is an occupational therapy assistant. We do not have any full time faculty at this time, we need to have a full time faculty on board to assure compliance and add value and continuity to the program for our students. Historically, there has always been a FT Chair and a FT faculty for the OTA program. We are beginning to prepare for our self-study in summer of 2021, and full ACOTE accreditation onsite will be 2023/2024. Having a full time faculty will be helpful with preparing for a successful self-study and onsite accreditation of the OTA program.
Consequences of this initiative not being funded	The consequences of not hiring a full time faculty for the OTA program is something that I think about all the time. I am concerned as we approach our self study with ACOTE this will come up as a possible deficiency. We have only a full time Chair, and no other full time faculty. Since I have been Chair of the OTA program I did a full assessment of the pedagogical approach for our curriculum, and the time is now to make a change to assure we have the consistency and continuity of strong faculty moving forward. The ever-changing healthcare environment presents with challenges and as a healthcare service program the faculty have to shift and stay on top of these changes, then implement into the courses. The OTA program has gone through some staffing changes over the past 2 years, changes in Chair, who was an adjunct for 14 years. Another faculty who was teaching 1 course resigned in the spring of 2019 leaving a vacancy, which I filled quickly with a person who has a strong clinical and educational background. He is currently looking for a full time teaching opportunity and applying at other colleges. Finding adjuncts has been a challenge, and we really need to review this now.
Department Goals	7. Hire a tenure track Faculty Full time instructor, 8. To research updated texts for a few of the classes, explore if OER is an option for any classes., 9. To explore the feasability and gather data for weekend/evening OTA program at the Newburgh campus.
Programs	AAS OTA
Locations	Main Campus
Estimated Completion Date	08/15/2021
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?	Yes
Importance	High
Funding Source	Request for Prioritization
Created	12/04/2020 8:01 am
Updated	12/04/2020 12:50 pm

Institutional Goals

Goal	How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
STRATEGIC PLAN 2020-2025 Empower Student Success: Equitably link students with their aspirations Goal #1: Identify and reduce the barriers to academic and personal success	Having a full time faculty in the OTA program will provide support for students on a more consistent basis. The availability of a full timer is of utmost importance moving forward as we navigate the challenges of our healthcare educational program and teaching.

Action Steps

Action Step	Responsible Party	Order
Chair to speak to AVP and submit a proposal form for new faculty full time	Chair	1

Expected Outcomes

Outcome	Order
Hire a full time OTA faculty for Fall 2021 start	1

Assessment Methods

Method	Description	Other Method	Responsible Party
Observations	Information can be collected while observing “events” (including, sponsored activities, student {office staff} sessions, etc.) in the natural setting. Observation can provide information on student behaviors and attitudes.		Chair

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST:	$51,264.00
RECURRING COST:	$51,264.00

Equipment

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
TOTAL:	$0.00 / $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
OTA full time faculty	$51264.00 / 51264.00 (1st year)	Occupational Therapy
TOTAL:	$51,264.00 / $51,264.00

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
				1	ACOTE Accreditation Standard Requirement Full time Faculty Requested $51,264.00 / $51,264.00	Occupational Therapy AAS OTA

Assessment

Date	Department Name	Status	Cost to Date	Funding Source
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