Faculty Mentor, Newburgh :: PIP System (SUNY Orange)

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Initiative Title	Faculty Mentor, Newburgh
Submitted in Previous Year(s)	No
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale	A Faculty Mentor assigned to the Newburgh campus would work primarily with adjunct faculty to promote excellence in teaching. Currently over 85 adjunct faculty teach courses in Newburgh, day and evening, and this number continues to grow, yet there is no academic support for them in residence in Newburgh. The Mentor would serve as a bridge between the Newburgh faculty and the academic associate vice presidents, department chairs, departmental mentors, and CTL personnel at the Middletown campus, providing guidance in the areas of academic policy, classroom management, evaluation methods and grading, educational technology, academic advising, and effective teaching & learning techniques. The Mentor's responsibilities would include meeting with department chairs at the start of the semester to establish goals for Newburgh faculty; orienting new adjuncts to the Newburgh campus, including services, procedures, equipment, and support staff; organizing training sessions with Newburgh faculty to acquaint them with attendance reporting requirements and other functions in Banner, as well as communication functions via Portal; consulting with adjunct faculty to create clear and consistent syllabi and realistic expectations of students; promoting effective teaching and learning via individual consultations and small-group workshops; visiting classes, upon request, to provide support for faculty on issues of pedagogy and classroom management; supporting faculty efforts to enrich the academic environment, including bringing in guest speakers, organizing films and panel discussions, and planning field experiences for students; serving as a member of the Academic Affairs Leadership Team; consulting with the Associate Vice President, Newburgh, in developing effective programs and activities for Newburgh faculty.
Consequences of this initiative not being funded	Lack of consistency in courses, policies, and services provided students in Newburgh; increasing difficulty in attracting and retaining adjunct faculty in Newburgh.
Department Goals
Programs	Newburgh Campus
Locations
Estimated Completion Date	06/30/2010
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?	Yes
Importance	Low
Funding Source	Request for Prioritization
Created	06/17/2013 5:03 pm
Updated	06/17/2013 5:03 pm

Institutional Goals

Goal	How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
COLLEGE I: To provide courses in the arts, sciences, health professions, humanities, business and technology at the level of Associate degree programs, certificates, training and developmental programs to meet student needs for further education, employment and personal growth. 2: To provide appropriate credit and non-credit programs to satisfy changing Orange County needs and demographics.
COLLEGE I: To provide courses in the arts, sciences, health professions, humanities, business and technology at the level of Associate degree programs, certificates, training and developmental programs to meet student needs for further education, employment and personal growth. 6: To assess classroom support and technology needs on a departmental basis and implement the necessary classroom upgrades in a coordinated manner.
MIDDLESTATES Standard 5: Administration b: The team recommends that the college institute a program of regular professional development for College staff.
MIDDLESTATES Standard 6: Integrity a: With regard to improving communication, steps need to be taken toward promoting an environment of trust and respect. Regular, full staff meetings of the Academic Affairs and Student Development Divisions should occur separately and together to discuss issues of mutual concern.
MIDDLESTATES Standard10: Faculty b: The college should take steps to institute criteria for the supervision and review of teaching effectiveness for part-time faculty consistent with those for full-time faculty.
MIDDLESTATES Standard11: Educational Offerings a: While there is a current adopted standard for the preparation of course syllabi, the standard does not include goals written in terms of student outcomes. Further, the course syllabi, in general, do not incorporate expected assessable student learning outcomes. While there is evidence of some college-wide program assessment plans, they appear inadequate to meet the college’s requirement to provide a college-wide assessment program. Providing a framework for preparation of course and program goals written in terms of student outcomes will require that a comprehensive college-wide assessment program be developed and implemented.
STRATEGIC IV: Review and realign the missions, operations and staffing levels of all Orange County Community College departments in light of the strategic priorities.
STRATEGIC I: Develop and implement an Academic Master Plan that guides the renewal of current programs and services, the development of new programs and services, and formulizes the allocation of resources effectively.
AMP F: Professional Development a: Support teaching excellence, best practices and pedagogy through the Center for Teaching and Learning
AMP F: Professional Development e: Provide mentoring for new faculty, adjuncts, and Community College in the High School’s (CCHS) faculty
AMP F: Professional Development f: Address the ongoing need for technology training through the Center for Teaching and Learning and initiatives such as a Technology Academy with hands-on learning

Action Steps

Action Step	Responsible Party	Order
Select Faculty Mentor	VPAA	1
Establish position; advertise in-house	VPAA, Academic AVPs, CTL Coord., AVP-Newburgh	2
Faculty Mentor in place for Fall, 2009	VPAA, Acad. AVPs, CTL Coord., AVP-Newburgh	3

Expected Outcomes

Outcome	Order
Improved consistency between courses and programs in Middletown and those in Newburgh	1
Improved retention of adjunct faculty in Newburgh	2
Improvements in teaching and learning at the Newburgh campus	3

Assessment Methods

Method	Description	Other Method	Responsible Party

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST:	$18,250.00
RECURRING COST:	$15,250.00

Equipment

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
Laptop, Printer, LCD Projector & Cart	$3000.00	Newburgh Campus
TOTAL:	$3,000.00 / $0.00

Facility

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
TOTAL:	$0.00 / $0.00

Supply

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
Office supplies	$250.00 / 250.00 (1st year)	Newburgh Campus Business Office
TOTAL:	$250.00 / $250.00

Staffing

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
Redefined load, 3 crs. per semester=6 crs	$15000.00 / 15000.00 (1st year)	Academic Affairs and Student Services, Provost, VP Office Center for Teaching and Learning Newburgh Campus Human Resources, AVP Office Payroll
TOTAL:	$15,000.00 / $15,000.00

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

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
		1		1	Faculty Mentor, Newburgh $18,250.00 / $15,250.00	Newburgh Campus Newburgh Campus

Assessment

Date	Department Name	Status	Cost to Date	Funding Source
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