Astronomical Observatory :: PIP System (SUNY Orange)

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Initiative Title	Astronomical Observatory
Submitted in Previous Year(s)	2005
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale	An astronomical observatory would greatly enhance our astronomy, physical science and physics offerings. Perhaps more importantly, such a facility could serve as a scientific recruitment tool for the community through public viewing session for grade and high schools, as well as general observing evenings for the public. This initiative is exensive and would probably only make sense if it was funded through grants.
Consequences of this initiative not being funded	This observatory would expand our service opportunities to both the school and the local community. If the initiative is not funded any negative impact on our current programming would not be that dramatic, in that all current courses can still be presented. This observatory would probably gain its maximum impact as a community service asset.
Department Goals
Programs	AS Enginerring Science, AS Math Science, General Education
Locations
Estimated Completion Date	06/01/2008
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?	No
Importance	Low
Funding Source	Request for Prioritization
Created	06/17/2013 5:01 pm
Updated	06/17/2013 5:01 pm

Institutional Goals

Goal	How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
COLLEGE V: To enrich the life of the community by providing cultural, educational and recreational events and access to college resources for appropriate community activities. 2: To market college resources for cultural and recreational activities where appropriate.
STRATEGIC I: Develop and implement an Academic Master Plan that guides the renewal of current programs and services, the development of new programs and services, and formulizes the allocation of resources effectively.
AMP D: Technology h: Ensure that non-computer related technologies or tools and capital equipment needs and budgetary requests are kept current

Action Steps

Action Step	Responsible Party	Order
Choose observatory type and solicit bids	John wolbeck	1

Expected Outcomes

Outcome	Order

Assessment Methods

Method	Description	Other Method	Responsible Party

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST:	$95,000.00
RECURRING COST:	$3,000.00

Equipment

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
14-inch reflecting telescope with computer drive	$20000.00	Mathematics Science Engineering and Architecture
TOTAL:	$20,000.00 / $0.00

Facility

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
Observatory building with dome and computer room	$60000.00	Facilities
TOTAL:	$60,000.00 / $0.00

Supply

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
Ancillary cameras, observing decks, equipment	$15000.00
TOTAL:	$15,000.00 / $0.00

Staffing

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
Observatory coordinator and producer	$3000.00 / 3000.00
TOTAL:	$0.00 / $3,000.00

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
			31 Notes View	4 Notes View	Astronomical Observatory $95,000.00 / $3,000.00	Science Engineering and Architecture AS Enginerring Science AS Math Science General Education

Prioritization Notes

Level 1
Level 2

Level 1 (Science Engineering and Architecture)

This project would need a part-time evening observatroy coordinator who would be responsible for observatory volunteers, programs etc.

Level 2 (Business Math Science and Technology, AVP Office)

Dept should pursue (NIH) grant funding

Assessment

Date	Department Name	Status	Cost to Date	Funding Source
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