Astronomical Observatory :: PIP System (SUNY Orange)

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Initiative Title	Astronomical Observatory
Submitted in Previous Year(s)	2008
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 sessions for local grade and high schools, as well as by offering community outreach observing events and public lectures on astronomy topics. This initiative would require the hiring of a full time astronomy-physics instructor to support the facility and develop outreach events.
Consequences of this initiative not being funded	An 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.
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Will this initiative span multiple budget years?	Yes
Importance	Low
Funding Source
Created	11/02/2022 12:19 pm
Updated	08/29/2023 8:55 am

Institutional Goals

Goal	How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
STRATEGIC Priority III: Provide adequate resources to allow College to realize its strategic goals.	Providing a quality learning experience and community outreach.

Action Steps

Action Step	Responsible Party	Order
Choose observatory type and solicit bids, hire instructor	Department Chair	1

Expected Outcomes

Outcome	Order
enhanced learning opportunities in science	1

Assessment Methods

Method	Description	Other Method	Responsible Party
Other	Enter other assessment method	student feedback via surveys, attendance at outreach events and lectures,.	astronomy professor

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST:	$273,325.00
RECURRING COST:	$58,325.00

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	$180000.00	Facilities
TOTAL:	$180,000.00 / $0.00

Supply

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

Staffing

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
Observatory coordinator and astronomy instructor	$58325.00 / 58325.00 (1st year)	Science Engineering and Architecture
TOTAL:	$58,325.00 / $58,325.00

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
50 Notes View	50	32	12	10	Astronomical Observatory $273,325.00 / $58,325.00	Science Engineering and Architecture

Prioritization Notes

Level 5

Level 5 (Cabinet)

None

Assessment

Date	Department Name	Status	Cost to Date	Funding Source
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