| Initiative Title | Expansion of BATCAVERN I (BT-155) and II (NEC) services to students |
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| Submitted in Previous Year(s) | 2006/2007 |
| Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale | BATCAVERN I (BT 155) served over 3,000 students during AY 05 through 06 providing a computerized environment where students can do online research, review course materials (notes, DVDs, anatomic models), take self-assessment tests for concept review, engage in small study groups or receive tutoring. The facility is managed by 2 site supervisors. BATCAVERN II was established in AY 2004-2006 at NEC and has enhanced student success and retention in Introduction to Biology and Nutrition courses taught at the Center. Increased student demand requires expansion of physical facility BT-155 and extended hours of operation (BATCAVERN I and II.) |
| Consequences of this initiative not being funded | Vital services will be limited by constrained physical space, lack of necessary equipment/instructional supplies and by restrictive operational hours. This will reduce the delivery of essential services to students and negatively effect their academic success, persistence and retention. |
| Department Goals | |
| Programs | AS Math Science, Degree Related Course Offerings, General Education, Computerized Learning Laboratory (Bat Cavern) |
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| Estimated Completion Date | 09/01/2008 |
| Will this initiative span multiple budget years? | Yes |
| Importance | Low |
| Funding Source | Request for Prioritization |
| Created | 06/17/2013 5:02 pm |
| Updated | 06/17/2013 5:02 pm |
| Goal | How will the initiative support this institutional goal? |
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| Action Step | Responsible Party | Order |
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| Establish permanent full-time positions for faculty supervisors thus allowing expansion of operating times both at Middletown and NEC | Department Chair | 1 |
| Purchase 5 computers for BATCAVERN facilities | Department Chair and Technical Assistants | 2 |
| Acquisition of additional adjacent space (BT 153) to be incorporated with our present facility (BT 155) to provide much needed space re: student demand and to allow for an area dedicated to small group study/tutoring | Dept. Chair, AVP Melody Festa and TEchnical Assistants | 3 |
| Purchase 4 conference tables and 24 chairs to furnish BT 153 as an integral component of the BATCAVERN | Department Chair and Technical Assistants | 4 |
| Outcome | Order |
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| Improved support services for students in Biology and Health Profession Courses leading to increased academic success and greater retention | 1 |
| Method | Description | Other Method | Responsible Party |
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| INITIAL YEAR COST: | $63,600.00 |
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| RECURRING COST: | $54,600.00 |
| Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
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| 4 conference tables, 24 chairs | $2500.00 |
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| 5 computers | $6500.00 |
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| TOTAL: | $9,000.00 / $0.00 | ||
| Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
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| TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 | ||
| Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
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| TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 | ||
| Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
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| 2 full-time permanent supervisor positions | $54600.00 / 54600.00 (1st year) |
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| TOTAL: | $54,600.00 / $54,600.00 | ||
| Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
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| TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 | ||
| Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
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| TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 | ||
| Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
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| TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 | ||
| Date | Department Name | Status | Cost to Date | Funding Source | |
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