Dedicated Testing Center in Newburgh :: PIP System (SUNY Orange)

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Initiative Title	Dedicated Testing Center in Newburgh
Submitted in Previous Year(s)	No
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale	On the Middletown campus, we have a computer lab that is dedicated solely for the purposes of testing. It is not used for instruction and is "offline" from any computer updates or changes that are pushed out to all campus computers. In Newburgh, we use Kaplan 231 for testing, which is also used for many other purposes on campus. We have had many issues this past year with updates interfering with browser and/or computer requirements of the particular tests that we administer. We have had to cancel tests on occasion because we were unable to properly administer tests. The IT Department has been helpful in restoring settings to these computers so that we can again administer tests, but often another update will then reset those settings and we are back to square one. Recently, we have been unable to print students' test results because of a change that was pushed out campus-wide with the introduction of the Paper Clip software program for printing. IT was able to create a generic login for us to use so that we can now print, but that took several weeks of back and forth with the IT Department to troubleshoot. It would be much easier all-around if we had a room in Kaplan Hall that was dedicated for testing and was "offline."
Consequences of this initiative not being funded	The testing process in Newburgh has not been nearly as smooth as it is in Middletown. Having different setups at each location leads to differences in the way tests are administered at each campus and disparities in the student experience.
Department Goals	Test candidates (students) will have ease of access to tests offered in the Test Center., The test center environment will be conducive to maintaining the integrity of the test administered and to providing optimal physical test taking conditions for test candidates., The Test Center will provide efficient and accurate reporting of test results within the specified time frame for each test.
Programs
Locations	Newburgh Campus
Estimated Completion Date
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?	Yes
Importance	High
Funding Source	Request for Prioritization
Created	11/08/2018 4:28 pm
Updated	01/14/2019 12:57 pm

Institutional Goals

Goal	How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
STUDENT SERVICES MASTER PLAN 2013 Technology Explore, introduce and utilize technology designed to improve operations, enhance communication, streamline service, and increase productivity and efficiency.	This would improve the testing experience in Newburgh and ensure that students have the same experience at each campus.
STUDENT SERVICES MASTER PLAN 2013 Facilities Upgrade facilities and existing space utilization to provide optimal service, productivity, efficiency and effectiveness	This would improve the testing experience in Newburgh and ensure that students have the same experience at each campus.
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020 The Student Experience Objective #3: Enhance academic support and services by effectively utilizing equipment, facilities, personnel, and technology to meet our students’ needs.	This would improve the testing experience in Newburgh and ensure that students have the same experience at each campus.

Action Steps

Action Step	Responsible Party	Order
Convert existing classroom into testing room	IT Department	1

Expected Outcomes

Outcome	Order
Improve services in Newburgh and ensure that students have a positive testing experience no matter which campus they test on.	1

Assessment Methods

Method	Description	Other Method	Responsible Party
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.

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST:	$0.00
RECURRING COST:	$0.00

Equipment

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
Convert classroom into testing center	$0.00	Information Services & Network Infrastructure
TOTAL:	$0.00 / $0.00

Facility

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Supply

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Staffing

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Training

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Marketing

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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
				2	Dedicated Testing Center in Newburgh $0.00 / $0.00	Enrollment Support Services

Assessment

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