| Initiative Title | Additional funding for ASL sign language interpreters |
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| Submitted in Previous Year(s) | No |
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| Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale | The College has an institutional responsibility to provide equal access for students with disabilities. Currently there is a student enrolled who uses American Sign language a their primary means of communication. After the spring 2025, the student should have 6.5 credits left to complete their degree. The student must have an interpreter present at any advising and tutoring sessions as well. |
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| Consequences of this initiative not being funded | The institution does not meet ADA access requirement's. |
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| Department Goals | Ensure the institution meets ADA requirements |
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| Programs | |
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| Locations | Main Campus |
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| Estimated Completion Date | 08/15/2025 |
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| Will this initiative span multiple budget years? | No |
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| Importance | Low |
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| Funding Source | Operating Budget |
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| Created | 12/10/2024 11:23 am |
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| Updated | 12/10/2024 11:23 am |
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Institutional Goals
| Goal |
How will the initiative support this institutional goal? |
- STUDENT SERVICES MASTER PLAN 2013
- Student Success & Access
- Develop strategies to ensure and increase access and accessibility
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ASL interpreters provide communication access. |
Action Steps
| Action Step |
Responsible Party |
Order |
| Secure ASL interpreters |
OAS |
1 |
Expected Outcomes
| Outcome |
Order |
| Provide equal access |
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. |
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N/A |
Resources
| INITIAL YEAR COST: |
$7,000.00 |
| RECURRING COST: |
$0.00 |
Equipment
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Facility
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Supply
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Staffing
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| ASL interpreter |
$7000.00
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- Business Office
- Accessibility Services
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| TOTAL: |
$7,000.00 / $0.00 |
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Training
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Marketing
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Other
| Need |
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. |