Biology Student Lounge :: PIP System (SUNY Orange)

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Initiative Title	Biology Student Lounge
Submitted in Previous Year(s)	2021
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale	Unlike some departments the Biology Department has no informal space where students can gather for social as well as educational interaction. The Department sees merit in creating such a space where students could bond with each other and with faculty in an informal educational setting. We propose the creation of a new entrance directly from the outer hall so students could enter and leave without disturbing normal BATCAVERN activities We envision that such a facility could lead to enhanced retention as students develop stronger interpersonal bonds with peers and faculty alike.
Consequences of this initiative not being funded	Biology students and, in particular, students in Biology Club activities will not have a convenient site to meet and interact in such a manner that strengthens interpersonal bonds as well as commitments to their educational goals. Additionally, such an informal gathering place would permit enhanced interaction with faculty members allowing students to be better connected and informed of educational opportunities via mentoring.
Department Goals
Programs
Locations	Main Campus
Estimated Completion Date	09/01/2022
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?	No
Importance	Medium
Funding Source	Request for Prioritization
Created	11/22/2021 11:26 am
Updated	01/05/2022 3:09 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	This facility will provide a meeting place for Biology students and the Biology Club to engage in activities such as regular club meetings, discussion groups, webinars, etc. A separate doorway entrance is needed so regular BATCAVERN activities will not be affected.

Action Steps

Action Step	Responsible Party	Order
Contact Facilities to entertain bids for required renovation. (Seperate doorway from hall).	Department Chair	1

Expected Outcomes

Outcome	Order
Biology club meetings and other student activities. (Discussion groups/podcasts/etc.)	1

Assessment Methods

Method	Description	Other Method	Responsible Party
Student Surveys: Satisfaction Need	Surveys can be developed internally and administered to assess student frequency, importance, need and satisfaction institution’s staff, office and services and programming.		Biology Department Chair and Faculty/Staff

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST:	$2,500.00
RECURRING COST:	$0.00

Equipment

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
TOTAL:	$0.00 / $0.00

Facility

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
$2500.00	$2500.00	Facilities
TOTAL:	$2,500.00 / $0.00

Supply

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
TOTAL:	$0.00 / $0.00

Staffing

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
TOTAL:	$0.00 / $0.00

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
62	62	47	9	3	Biology Student Lounge $2,500.00 / $0.00	Biology

Assessment

Date	Department Name	Status	Cost to Date	Funding Source
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