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Initiative Title	Create and annually fund a specific budget line for experiential learning opportunities, including student conferences
Submitted in Previous Year(s)	2014
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale	One of the characteristics of a Fully Developed Honors Program is experiential learning for students. Experiential learning is also a SUNY initiative. We try to provide students with opportunities to attend--as presenters-- the Beacon Conference and the Northeast Honors Regional Conference. Both of these require funding. Our regular budget does not provide for this. If we want to provide these (and other) opportunities for students, we need to fund these annually. Conference attendance attracts students (recruiting), improves retention, improves students' transferability, and increases the College's reputation for academic excellence. Additionally, we would like to partially offset some additional opportunities, such as museum or other cultural visits.
Consequences of this initiative not being funded	Most of our students cannot afford to attend conference on their own; without funding, we will not be able to offer this type of experiential learning or seek to increase it. While the Foundation has been generous in providing some funding for NRHC, it is neither sufficient (and certainly not possible to expand) nor appropriate for that body (in conjunction with some student fundraising) to bear the brunt of this.
Department Goals	Implement an infrastructure & personnel plan based on the previously-done program assessment , Increase opportunities for experiential learning (conferences, speakers, etc.) and cohort building , Improve student retention within courses, from semester to semester, and from year to year , Work on articulation agreements to assist student transfer opportunities & meet an NCHC "Basic Characteristic", Improve and increase recruitment of students, including non-traditionals
Programs
Locations	Main Campus, Newburgh Campus
Estimated Completion Date
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?	No
Importance	High
Funding Source	Operating Budget
Created	11/29/2017 10:55 pm
Updated	11/29/2017 11:52 pm

Institutional Goals

Goal	How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2010-2015 Students Extracurricular activities	Opportunities for conferences and other forms of experiential learning provide students with enhanced academic and personal growth. They foster learning in different ways, improve recruitment and retention and enhance students' opportunities for transfer and scholarship. They also encourage important relationships with faculty and fellow students and create interactions with students and faculty from other institutions. These are experiences that are important for their educational and employment goals--as well as their personal growth.
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.	Opportunities for conferences and other forms of experiential learning provide students with enhanced academic and personal growth. They foster learning in different ways, improve recruitment and retention and enhance students' opportunities for transfer and scholarship. They also encourage important relationships with faculty and fellow students and create interactions with students and faculty from other institutions. These are experiences that are important for their educational and employment goals--as well as their personal growth.
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.	Opportunities for conferences and other forms of experiential learning provide students with enhanced academic and personal growth. They foster learning in different ways, improve recruitment and retention and enhance students' opportunities for transfer and scholarship. They also encourage important relationships with faculty and fellow students and create interactions with students and faculty from other institutions. These are experiences that are important for their educational and employment goals--as well as their personal growth.
COLLEGE GOALS as of 2011 4. To promote student growth and development by providing comprehensive and innovative academic and support services.	Opportunities for conferences and other forms of experiential learning provide students with enhanced academic and personal growth. They foster learning in different ways, improve recruitment and retention and enhance students' opportunities for transfer and scholarship. They also encourage important relationships with faculty and fellow students and create interactions with students and faculty from other institutions. These are experiences that are important for their educational and employment goals--as well as their personal growth.
COLLEGE GOALS as of 2011 5. To offer opportunities to learn with a dedicated and diverse faculty and staff who value excellence in teaching, service to students, creative collaboration and continuous improvement.	Opportunities for conferences and other forms of experiential learning provide students with enhanced academic and personal growth. They foster learning in different ways, improve recruitment and retention and enhance students' opportunities for transfer and scholarship. They also encourage important relationships with faculty and fellow students and create interactions with students and faculty from other institutions. These are experiences that are important for their educational and employment goals--as well as their personal growth.
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.	Opportunities for conferences and other forms of experiential learning provide students with enhanced academic and personal growth. They foster learning in different ways, improve recruitment and retention and enhance students' opportunities for transfer and scholarship. They also encourage important relationships with faculty and fellow students and create interactions with students and faculty from other institutions. These are experiences that are important for their educational and employment goals--as well as their personal growth.
STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2020 PRIORITY III: Collaboration and Communication: We will develop connections between internal and external constituents and advance mutually beneficial partnerships. We will promote a culture of trust, respect, and collective responsibility. a: Foster stronger connections among academic programs, business, & industry to increase applied learning opportunities for students.	Opportunities for conferences and other forms of experiential learning provide students with enhanced academic and personal growth. They foster learning in different ways, improve recruitment and retention and enhance students' opportunities for transfer and scholarship. They also encourage important relationships with faculty and fellow students and create interactions with students and faculty from other institutions. These are experiences that are important for their educational and employment goals--as well as their personal growth.
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020 Preparation and Success Objective #2: Develop and implement ongoing academic support for continuing students.	Opportunities for conferences and other forms of experiential learning provide students with enhanced academic and personal growth. They foster learning in different ways, improve recruitment and retention and enhance students' opportunities for transfer and scholarship. They also encourage important relationships with faculty and fellow students and create interactions with students and faculty from other institutions. These are experiences that are important for their educational and employment goals--as well as their personal growth.
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020 Preparation and Success Objective #4: Develop appropriate assessment of college preparedness and success initiatives for their impact on retention and prediction for completion.	Opportunities for conferences and other forms of experiential learning provide students with enhanced academic and personal growth. They foster learning in different ways, improve recruitment and retention and enhance students' opportunities for transfer and scholarship. They also encourage important relationships with faculty and fellow students and create interactions with students and faculty from other institutions. These are experiences that are important for their educational and employment goals--as well as their personal growth.
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020 Programming Objective #1: Offer valuable academic programming by maintaining relevance and timeliness of programming throughout the college.	Opportunities for conferences and other forms of experiential learning provide students with enhanced academic and personal growth. They foster learning in different ways, improve recruitment and retention and enhance students' opportunities for transfer and scholarship. They also encourage important relationships with faculty and fellow students and create interactions with students and faculty from other institutions. These are experiences that are important for their educational and employment goals--as well as their personal growth.
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020 Programming Objective #4: Design learning opportunities that acknowledge and support the diverse and transitional nature of students’ educational paths.	Opportunities for conferences and other forms of experiential learning provide students with enhanced academic and personal growth. It fosters learning in a different manner, improves recruitment and retention and enhances students' opportunities for transfer and scholarship. It also encourages additional relationships wit faculty and fellow students and can create chances to meet students and faculty from other institutions.

Action Steps

Action Step	Responsible Party	Order
Find funding for annual budget line for experiential learning	VPAAs office / VP for BUdget and FInance / Honors Advisory Board	1
Maintain current experiential learning opportunities	Honors Advisory Board and Coordinator	2
Locate and offer additional experiential learning opportunities	Honors Advisory Board and Coordinator	3

Expected Outcomes

Outcome	Order
Enhanced learning opportunities and experiences for students	1
Potentially improved retention of students	2
Improved recruitment	3
Potential professional development opportunities for honors faculty	4
Improved reputation of program	5
Improved transfer opportunities for students (as their resumes and experiences grow)	6
Improved ability to seek articulation agreements	7

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.		Honors Advisory Board: Student members and coordinator

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST:	$10,000.00
RECURRING COST:	$10,000.00

Equipment

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
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
Money to fund experiential learning, including conference fees, travel, hotels	$10000.00 / 10000.00 (1st year)	Academic Affairs and Student Services, Provost, VP Office SUNY Orange Foundation Administration and Finance, VP Office
TOTAL:	$10,000.00 / $10,000.00

Prioritization

This is initiative is ready for prioritization.

Assessment

Date	Department Name	Status	Cost to Date	Funding Source
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