| Initiative Title | Computer lab for testing |
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| Submitted in Previous Year(s) | 2016 |
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| Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale | The PTA Program is in need of addressing the student's ability to take and pass examinations on a computer interface as that is the means to which they must pass their national licensure examination. Not only do the student's need to perform this but it is necessary for them to practice this skill within the confines of the program as to develop a greater comfort level and confidence with it as a skill. A computer lab dedicated to testing would provide the needed interface for the students and would allow for the ability to test in the core PTA coursework not only the final or practice examinations. |
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| Consequences of this initiative not being funded | The PTA Program students will continue to struggle with their ability to successfully complete their national licensure examination which will prevent their ability to become licensed thus preventing them from entering the workforce within their profession. |
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| Department Goals | Pursue assessment activities at the Program and Student Levels as they relate to Accreditation., Continue to promote the development and use of Blackboard course shells for all PTA Program courses and final examinations where applicable., Obtain funding and purchase additional equipment to maintain both Accreditations Standards and local industry standards through the college/program budgets and the pursuit of CTEA Grant funding. |
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| Programs | |
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| Locations | Main Campus |
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| Estimated Completion Date | |
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| Will this initiative span multiple budget years? | Yes |
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| Importance | Medium |
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| Funding Source | Grant Possibility |
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| Created | 11/27/2016 5:45 pm |
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| Updated | 11/30/2016 8:07 am |
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Institutional Goals
| Goal |
How will the initiative support this institutional goal? |
- ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2010-2015
- Technology
- Ensure instruction meets industry standards
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By providing additional time with computer interfacing students will demonstrate greater competency with electronic medical records which is a requirement of professional standards. |
- ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2010-2015
- Collaboration and Partnerships
- Enhance connections with local industries
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By providing additional time with computer interfacing students will demonstrate greater competency with electronic medical records which is a requirement of professional standards. |
- COLLEGE GOALS as of 2011
- 1. To provide high quality academic courses and programs that prepare a diverse student population to achieve its educational, employment and enrichment goals.
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By improving the ability of the student to pass their licensure examination it will further ready them for employment within their profession. |
- COLLEGE GOALS as of 2011
- 2. To engage learners in an environment that develops their knowledge and skills in critical thinking, information and technology literacy, effective communication and enhances their awareness of civic responsibility and cultural diversity.
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Each and every examination within the core courses of the PTA Program requires building levels of critical thinking as well as the use of the computer interface facilitating technology literacy. |
- MIDDLESTATES STANDARDS
- 14. Assessment of Student Learning
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Testing will occur on the computer which will allow for additional means to assess student outcomes, provide assessment formats which are used as industry standard and will enable to program to improve teaching and learning through reports generated along this avenue. |
- STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2020
- PRIORITY II: Student Support and Success: We will support our students in achieving their educational and career goals.
- c: Increase student retention, completion, transfer, and employment readiness.
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Computerized testing and availability of same will enhance completion and employment readiness as it will provide a means for students to become greater familiarized with the computer interface and will provide practice and thus enhance confidence in the students in preparation for their licensure examination which is delivered via a computer interface. |
Action Steps
| Action Step |
Responsible Party |
Order |
| Develop a plan in collaboration with the other Health Professions programs for a testing lab |
Health Professions Chairs and Administation |
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| Pursue creative funding through grants/donations |
SUNY Orange Foundation/PTA Program Chair |
2 |
Expected Outcomes
| Outcome |
Order |
| Improved student outcomes in both core course work and in the national licensure examination. |
1 |
Assessment Methods
| Method |
Description |
Other Method |
Responsible Party |
| Certification or Licensure Exam |
These standardized tests are developed by outside, professional organization to assess general knowledge in a discipline. |
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PTA Program faculty |
| Employer Survey |
Advancement, etc.) can survey employers to determine if their graduates are satisfactorily knowledgeable and skilled. |
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PTA Department Chair |
Resources
| INITIAL YEAR COST: |
$0.00 |
| RECURRING COST: |
$0.00 |
Equipment
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| 26 computers |
$0.00
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- Health Professions, AVP Office
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$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Facility
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Supply
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Training
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Marketing
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Other
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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. |