Computer lab for testing :: PIP System (SUNY Orange)

Computer lab for testing Print All

Initiative Title	Computer lab for testing
Submitted in Previous Year(s)	2019
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.
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.
Department Goals
Programs
Locations	Main Campus
Estimated Completion Date
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?	Yes
Importance	Medium
Funding Source	Request for Prioritization
Created	11/25/2022 8:45 am
Updated	11/25/2022 8:46 am

Institutional Goals

Goal	How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2010-2015 Technology Ensure instruction meets industry standards	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	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.	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.	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	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 2020-2025 Strengthen our Region’s Economic Future: Teach and Train for a Brighter Tomorrow Goal #1: Expand workforce development in emerging, innovative fields	Enhance test taking skills. Reinforce the use of computer testing to address real life and real time use of information technology in student education, national licensure exam passage, and approximate use of technology while in the workforce.
STRATEGIC PLAN 2020-2025 Strengthen our Region’s Economic Future: Teach and Train for a Brighter Tomorrow Goal #2: Identify and address the needs of an increasingly diverse regional population and workforce	Enhance test taking skills. Reinforce the use of computer testing to address real life and real time use of information technology in student education, national licensure exam passage, and approximate use of technology while in the workforce.
STRATEGIC PLAN 2020-2025 Strengthen our Region’s Economic Future: Teach and Train for a Brighter Tomorrow Goal #3: Increase non-credit pathways to degree completion and the regional workforce through greater integration of CAPE	Enhance test taking skills. Reinforce the use of computer testing to address real life and real time use of information technology in student education, national licensure exam passage, and approximate use of technology while in the workforce.
STRATEGIC PLAN 2020-2025 Strengthen our Region’s Economic Future: Teach and Train for a Brighter Tomorrow Goal #4: Realign the image of the College as a realistic opportunity for all residents of the region	Enhance test taking skills. Reinforce the use of computer testing to address real life and real time use of information technology in student education, national licensure exam passage, and approximate use of technology while in the workforce.

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	1
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.		PTA Program faculty
Employer Survey	Advancement, etc.) can survey employers to determine if their graduates are satisfactorily knowledgeable and skilled.		PTA Department Chair

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST:	$0.00
RECURRING COST:	$0.00

Equipment

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
26 computers	$0.00	Health Professions, AVP Office
TOTAL:	$0.00 / $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

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

This is initiative is ready for prioritization.

Assessment

Date	Department Name	Status	Cost to Date	Funding Source
No results found.