| Initiative Title | ePortfolio Pilot Project |
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| Submitted in Previous Year(s) | No |
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| Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale | The use of ePortfolios to assess student learning, document a progression of academic and professional improvement, and serve as a platform for reflection are just some of the many benefits to its use. Several college governance committees and constituencies have investigated and identified potential ePortfolio platforms and best practices available for both students and faculty. The next step in realizing the full potential of ePortfolios and their benefits is a structured and cross-disciplinary pilot project. |
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| Consequences of this initiative not being funded | The college has created significant momentum towards the use of ePortfolios through various workshops, governance committees, and key stakeholders. The benefit of ePortfolios are far-reaching and provide a platform for SUNY Orange students to literally see their academic and personal growth, as well as provide a tool for the college to assess student learning year after year. |
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| Department Goals | Expand the use of ePortfolios college-wide |
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| Programs | |
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| Locations | Main Campus, Newburgh Campus |
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| Estimated Completion Date | 06/01/2019 |
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| Will this initiative span multiple budget years? | Yes |
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| Importance | High |
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| Funding Source | Operating Budget |
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| Created | 12/01/2017 2:36 pm |
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| Updated | 12/01/2017 2:40 pm |
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Institutional Goals
| Goal |
How will the initiative support this institutional goal? |
- 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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ePortfolios offer benefits students, faculty and staff members of the college by providing a platform to enhance and measure student learning and growth, critical thinking and deep learning, as well as providing a customizable tool to demonstrate digital literacy throughout the academic journey from their first semester through graduation and transfer. ePortfolios also offer the opportunity to provide a more comprehensive view of the whole student through components such as academics, leadership roles, personal growth, internship experiences, community service, among other areas. |
- ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020
- Virtualization
- Objective #4: Develop, deliver and support online student services to improve accessibility, communication, retention and completion.
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The 2016-2020 SUNY Orange Academic Master Plan recommends the use of ePortfolios within the Virtualization theme (Objective #4, Strategy #4)."Adopt college-wide use of e-Portfolios, Open Educational Resources and other innovative tools to support student success." ePortfolios offer a platform to document other areas of growth and co-curricular experiences, in addition to course grades, during the SUNY Orange academic experience. |
Action Steps
| Action Step |
Responsible Party |
Order |
| Identify the ePortfolio platform most appropriate and beneficial to SUNY Orange students, faculty and staff |
Center for Teaching and Learning, The Library, The Office of Academic Affairs, Academic Technology Department, and the Student Learning Assessment Team |
1 |
| Identify interested departments within the college who are ready to implement and pilot the use of ePortfolios |
Center for Teaching and Learning, The Library, The Office of Academic Affairs, Academic Technology Department, and the Student Learning Assessment Team |
2 |
| Develop parameters and technical requirements of the ePortfolio pilot program |
Center for Teaching and Learning, The Library, The Office of Academic Affairs, Academic Technology Department, and the Student Learning Assessment Team |
3 |
| Develop Training opportunities for the pilot cohort of faculty and staff |
Center for Teaching and Learning, Academic Technology Department, and the Student Learning Assessment Team |
4 |
Expected Outcomes
| Outcome |
Order |
| The implementation of a college-wide tool used to increase and measure student learning, digital literacy and critical thinking opportunities. |
1 |
| An increase in student engagement through the use of a digital platform to document curricular and co-curricular experiences and growth |
2 |
| An increase in faculty and staff digital literacy through the use of a comprehensive and secure online platform. |
3 |
Assessment Methods
| Method |
Description |
Other Method |
Responsible Party |
| Interviews |
The students (or other participants) are able during an interview to share their direct experiences, attitudes and beliefs. Interviews can be either structured or unstructured. |
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Center for Teaching and Learning |
| 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. |
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Student Learning Assessment Team |
Resources
| INITIAL YEAR COST: |
$1,000.00 |
| RECURRING COST: |
$0.00 |
Equipment
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Facility
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Supply
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| ePortfolio platform |
$0.00
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- Center for Teaching and Learning
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| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Staffing
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Training
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| Initial and ongoing training |
$1000.00
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- Center for Teaching and Learning
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| TOTAL: |
$1,000.00 / $0.00 |
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Marketing
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Other
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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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. |