English Harriman Classroom Upgrades :: PIP System (SUNY Orange)

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Initiative Title	English Harriman Classroom Upgrades
Submitted in Previous Year(s)	No
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale	In order to increase student competency and success in both writing and research, two additional portable computer/Chromebook carts with 25 laptops each would enable instructors, particularly those teaching ENG 101, to work on essay drafting and revision within the classroom under the direct supervision of instructors. These would also enhance students' facility with locating and evaluating online sources for research and could also provide sites for immediate skill review exercises as needed. This is also an essential initiative if we are to implement the accelerated delivery of ENG 101 classes to students who would otherwise be placed in a developmental sequence. With the loss of the Tech Writing Lab, we could use two additional classroom carts. Current classroom furniture is old and much of it is unsuited for the physical needs of our current students. In addition, more modular seating options will add to varying pedagogical approaches in instruction. Chalk boards are outdated. While the Newburgh Campus has white boards - which are far easier for instructors to use - many of the Middletown Campus classrooms continue to have only chalk boards, which are not as clean or easy to use. The addition of smart seating will facilitate class discussions as well as make students more comfortable - and therefore more likely to learn. Smart projectors would minimize the time in which an instructor's back is to the class. Additionally, many instructors frequently show PPTs, slides, notes, movies, clips, etc...; HDMI projectors and room-darkening shades would enhance students' ability to see what is projected on the board. These classroom spaces have not been renovated (with the exception of new flooring in some classes) in approximately 20 years or more. Space is 109 is under-utilized while other classrooms are small and poorly configured for utilizing varied pedagogical practices. Current classroom furniture is old and much of it is unsuited for the physical needs of our current students. In addition, more modular seating options will add to varying pedagogical approaches in instruction. Chalk boards are outdated. While the Newburgh Campus has white boards - which are far easier for instructors to use - many of the Middletown Campus classrooms continue to have only chalk boards, which are not as clean or easy to use. The addition of smart seating will facilitate class discussions as well as make students more comfortable - and therefore more likely to learn. Smart projectors would minimize the time in which an instructor's back is to the class. Additionally, many instructors frequently show PPTs, slides, notes, movies, clips, etc...; HDMI projectors and room-darkening shades would enhance students' ability to see what is projected on the board.
Consequences of this initiative not being funded	Students will continue to work on writing and revision in outdated ways and be unable to take advantage of current research and review sources available to them. Currently, the facilities available for English department use (the Tech Writing Lab and Library) cannot continue to meet the ever-increasing technological needs of students f in these areas. The learning environment will continue to be negatively affected by students' physical discomfort, inefficient use of space, and the inability to adapt classroom configurations to suit a variety of activities and pedagogical approaches. Instructors have issues with technology and the lack of it. Without updating, instructors will not be as able to meet the diverse and changing needs of our student population. Current desks are uncomfortable and do not suit the physical proportions of many students. They are also old and many need repair/cleaning. In order to "flip" the classroom and encourage group work, furniture is needed that will make this possible. In addition, these rooms are still equipped with chalk boards that should be replaced with white boards to minimize dust and allergic reactions. The learning environment will continue to be negatively affected by students' physical discomfort, inefficient use of space, and the inability to adapt classroom configurations to suit a variety of activities and pedagogical approaches. Instructors have issues with technology and the lack of it. Without updating, instructors will not be as able to meet the diverse and changing needs of our student population.
Department Goals
Programs
Locations	Main Campus, Newburgh Campus
Estimated Completion Date
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?	No
Importance	Low
Funding Source	Request for Prioritization
Created	02/04/2026 3:00 pm
Updated	02/04/2026 3:02 pm

Institutional Goals

Goal	How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
STRATEGIC PLAN 2025-2028 Priority 1: Student Support & Success Objective #1: Refine curriculum design, instructional practices, and learning environments to maximize academic excellence, intellectual curiosity and student success.	With Chromebook carts more readily available to students in ENG 101/098 and ENG 102 (and other courses), instructors will be able to better model the research and writing processes for all students from within the classroom.
STRATEGIC PLAN 2025-2028 Priority 4: Systems & Spaces Objective #3: Transform campus spaces through facilities master planning, including modernized infrastructure and the development of student-centered environments.	Flexible seating options in classrooms will allow instructors to tailor teaching to student needs.

Action Steps

Action Step	Responsible Party	Order
request funding for mobile carts and computerscomputers	Dept. Chair, Ass't Chair, Liberal Arts AVP	1
Purchase of 125 modular student desks (NODE chairs) at $350 per chair for HA 101, 103, 105, 107, 109	Dept. Chair, Ass't Chair, Liberal Arts AVP, Purhasing	2
Secure funding for white boards, HDMI projectors, blu ray devices, and room-darkening shades	Department chair, AVP	3
Secure funds for renovation and refurnishing of these classroooms	Department chair, AVP	4

Expected Outcomes

Outcome	Order
More effective delivery of feedback on students' writing and improved use of source material and information literacy in addition to facilitating students' progression toward their academic goals	1
this will increase physical safety and comfort and enable instructors to vary learning activities	2
Instructors will be able to better-utilized classrooms for student learning.	3
This will produce a better learning environment conducive to use of new technology as well as current pedagogical best practices	4

Assessment Methods

Method	Description	Other Method	Responsible Party
Document Analysis	Documents can be analyzed to provide information and meaning around an assessment topic		Department faculty
Institutional Data	Review both program and student data that is collected at the institutional level. Data can include program enrollment, retention, transfer, student GPA, etc.		Department faculty and Institutional Research
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.		Faculty, Chair, & Ass't. Chair
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.		Instructors

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST:	$8,425.00
RECURRING COST:	$0.00

Equipment

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
125 modular student desks	$45.00	Administration and Finance, VP Office Liberal Arts, AVP Office Facilities
approximately 10 4x8 whiteboards for HA 101, 103, 105, 107, 109 ($400 x 10)	$4000.00	Liberal Arts, AVP Office Facilities
Blu Ray players 15 @ $90 each	$1350.00	English
HDMI projectors - 15 @ $100 each	$1500.00	English
Two Chromebook carts with 16 Chromebooks per cart	$1530.00	Academic Affairs and Student Services, Provost, VP Office Administration and Finance, VP Office Information Technology, CIO Office
TOTAL:	$8,425.00 / $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

Combined From

Initiative Title	Department
2 computer carts furnished with 16 Chromebooks each for Harriman and Kaplan classrooms	English
Renovate Harriman English Classrooms	English
Purchase new classroom student desks for HA 101, 103, 105, 107, 109	English
Update English Department classrooms with white boards, smart HDMI projectors, blu ray technology, and room-darkening shades	English

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 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 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 SUNYOrange PLUS	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: Student Accounts 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 Financial Aid Global Studies Governance High School Equivalency (HSE) 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 Workforce Development Programming Workforce Student Support Youth Empowerment Program	Initiative Title	Department
		18	7		English Harriman Classroom Upgrades $8,425.00 / $0.00	Liberal Arts, AVP Office

Assessment

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