Expand Reading/Writing Center hours



Initiative TitleExpand Reading/Writing Center hours
Submitted in Previous Year(s)2020
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale

With more than 800 students in the ALP courses in Fall 2019, there were times when the center was extremely busy. Adding instructor hours would allow the center to meet the needs of more students.

Consequences of this initiative not being funded

The Center needs to continue to meet the needs of students.

Department Goals
Programs
LocationsMain Campus, Newburgh Campus
Estimated Completion Date08/01/2022
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?Yes
ImportanceHigh
Funding SourceRequest for Prioritization
Created11/22/2021 11:07 am
Updated01/20/2022 1:05 pm

Institutional Goals

Goal How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
The newly combined Reading/Writing Center is an innovative and timely way to provide academic support services to students.
The presence of a writing center enhances student growth by improving the quality of students' academic discourse. It always supports other instructors' desire for students to produce college level writing.
Expanding Reading/Writing Center hours will enable more students to take advantage of instructor expertise, potentially enhancing student success in all classes.

Action Steps

Action Step Responsible Party Order
Assign 6 credit hours worth of time to the writing center Department chair, Coordinator of Co-Requisite Education, AVP 1

Expected Outcomes

Outcome Order
Greater student success due to the Center's ability to help more students 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. Coordinator of Co-Req Education, Department faculty

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST: $7,000.00
RECURRING COST: $7,000.00

Equipment

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Facility

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Supply

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Staffing

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
Assign two additional instructors time in the center $7000.00 / 7000.00 (1st year)
  • Liberal Arts, AVP Office
TOTAL: $7,000.00 / $7,000.00

Training

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Marketing

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Prioritization

Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Initiative Title Department




5
Expand Reading/Writing Center hours
$7,000.00 / $7,000.00
English

Prioritization Notes

Level 2 (Liberal Arts, AVP Office)

No need to rank, Resources are adjusted on a rolling basis to meet needs.

Assessment

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