Classroom Technology Upgrades



Initiative TitleClassroom Technology Upgrades
Submitted in Previous Year(s)No
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale

We are looking to build on the success of the technology upgrade done in Harriman.  We will be starting with a Proof of Concept (POC) room in BioTech to put in place technology to meet current demands and build towards the future.  The global pandemic has taught us that we need more blended teaching environments.  Once we have gained valuable feedback from faculty and administrators, we will proceed with applying what we have learned to further areas on the Middletown and Newburgh campuses.  The end result will provide rooms that can be utilized for multiple methods of instruction to meet the current pandemic needs of student attendance in person and remote as well as an environment conducive for instructors to lead their remote classes from a more historically acceptable environment. While we will not meet the full HyFlex technology requirements, the agility to grow utilizing the hardware for this initiative is built into the plan.  There is allowable use of CARES Act funding for this project.

Consequences of this initiative not being funded

The consequence of this initiative not being funded will be the continued decline of the classroom technology available to instructors and students.  I feel it necessary to point out that this is not due to the continued work that is being done at the college but due to the pace that technology advances.  If we do not continue to bring updated technology into these spaces, the age of the technology by itself causes the decline in services possible.

Department GoalsInstallation of Updated Technology in the Classroom
Programs
LocationsMain Campus, Newburgh Campus
Estimated Completion Date
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?Yes
ImportanceHigh
Funding SourceRequest for Prioritization
Created02/17/2021 4:59 pm
Updated02/22/2021 10:56 am

Institutional Goals

Goal How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
Having outdated technology in the classroom limits the possible avenues of instruction and learning. It also limits the growth potential for learning newer technologies of both students and staff.
Adding updated technology will reduce the complexity of the learning and meeting environments allowing for expanded use.

Action Steps

Action Step Responsible Party Order
Create Possible Technology Scenarios ITS Department 1
Approve and Provide Feedback to Recommended Classroom Technology Division of Learning and Student Success and Academic Leadership 2
Implement Proof of Concept (POC) Room ITS Department 3
Provide Feedback on POC Division of Learning and Student Success and Academic Leadership 4
Define Additional Spaces for Technology Upgrades Academic Leadership 5
Create Implementation Plan ITS Department 6
Provide Feedback on Implemented Technology Rooms College Community 7

Expected Outcomes

Outcome Order
POC Technology Room 1
The addition of at least eight upgraded technology instructional spaces 2

Assessment Methods

Method Description Other Method Responsible Party
Interviews The students (or other participants) are able during an interview to share their direct experiences, attitudes and beliefs. Interviews can be either structured or unstructured. Academic Leadership
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. ITS Department

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST: $132,000.00
RECURRING COST: $0.00

Equipment

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
Additional Classroom Technology $120000.00
  • Information Technology, CIO Office
POC Classroom Technology $12000.00
  • Information Technology, CIO Office
TOTAL: $132,000.00 / $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
TOTAL: $0.00 / $0.00

Training

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TOTAL: $0.00 / $0.00

Marketing

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TOTAL: $0.00 / $0.00

Other

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

Prioritization

Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Initiative Title Department
2
2
2

Classroom Technology Upgrades
$132,000.00 / $0.00
Information Technology, CIO Office

Prioritization Notes

Level 3 (Administration and Finance, VP Office)

CARES Act Institutional Funds will be used to pay for this item.

Assessment

DateDepartment NameStatusCost to DateFunding Source 
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