Full Time Faculty Human Services Coordinator

Full Time Faculty Human Services Coordinator Print All

Initiative Title	Full Time Faculty Human Services Coordinator
Submitted in Previous Year(s)	No
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale	The Human Services program regularly serves around 70 students per academic year. Successfully expanding requires dedicated efforts of a full time faculty member. The HMS Coordinator will develop (utilizing best practices from Allied Health Departments) and oversee vetting process for HMS students prior to completing internships act as liaison with CAPE and other potential downstream partner institutions (e.g. articulations with BSW and MSW granting institutions) represent SUNY Orange at the Joint Mental Health Community Agencies (JMHCA) meetings lead program assessment efforts serve point person for HMS student advising act as liaison with HMS faculty act as liaison with Internship sites assist chair in scheduling, especially Learning Communities Teach two courses in Human Services, Psychology or Sociology
Consequences of this initiative not being funded	The Human Services program suffers due to lack of focused coordination. Missed opportunities with students, agencies and other possible articulation partners
Department Goals	Manage the AS Human Services program using a model more closely associated with Health Professions programs
Programs	AS Human Services
Locations	Main Campus, Newburgh Campus
Estimated Completion Date	08/07/2017
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?	Yes
Importance	High
Funding Source	Request for Prioritization
Created	11/17/2016 12:40 pm
Updated	11/22/2016 12:20 pm

Institutional Goals

Goal	How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
COLLEGE GOALS as of 2011 1. To provide high quality academic courses and programs that prepare a diverse student population to achieve its educational, employment and enrichment goals.	HMS coordinator will continuously monitor AS curriculum relevant to discipline and professional standards.
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.	HMS coordinator will serve the PLOs of the Human Services AS
COLLEGE GOALS as of 2011 3. To establish public and private partnerships and provide programs and services that support and serve our county’s educational, economic, civic and cultural needs.	HMS coordinator will be represent the college at JMHCA to strengthen and solidify the college's relationships with Human Services agencies.
COLLEGE GOALS as of 2011 4. To promote student growth and development by providing comprehensive and innovative academic and support services.	HMS coordinator will act as HMS "super-advisor" and serve as a liaison between program faculty.
COLLEGE GOALS as of 2011 5. To offer opportunities to learn with a dedicated and diverse faculty and staff who value excellence in teaching, service to students, creative collaboration and continuous improvement.	HMS coordinator will act as HMS "super-advisor" and serve as a liaison between program faculty.
MIDDLESTATES STANDARDS 10. Faculty	HMS coordinator will be hired by conducting a national search in hopes that we will have a high quality pool of applicants from which to select. This position should have a reduced teaching load.
STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2020 PRIORITY I: Awareness and Access: We will raise the visibility of the College and communicate the value of a SUNY Orange education through enhanced outreach efforts and educational opportunities a: Increase online offerings as a means of expanding access, increasing enrollment, and promoting academic success.	HMS coordinator's efforts outside of the college will be a critical aspect of college and AS program marketing.
STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2020 PRIORITY I: Awareness and Access: We will raise the visibility of the College and communicate the value of a SUNY Orange education through enhanced outreach efforts and educational opportunities b: Increase the number of faculty, staff, and students to reflect the diversity of Orange County through focused recruitment initiatives.	HMS coordinator will market the program on and off campus
STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2020 PRIORITY I: Awareness and Access: We will raise the visibility of the College and communicate the value of a SUNY Orange education through enhanced outreach efforts and educational opportunities c: Expand the visibility of the College’s excellent programs and services through strategic marketing efforts.	HMS coordinator will market the program on and off campus
STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2020 PRIORITY II: Student Support and Success: We will support our students in achieving their educational and career goals. a: Prepare students for college success through academic planning and advising and comprehensive, ongoing support.	HMS coordinator will act as HMS "super-advisor" and serve as a liaison between program faculty.
STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2020 PRIORITY II: Student Support and Success: We will support our students in achieving their educational and career goals. b: Accelerate students’ completion of developmental education and ensure college readiness by refining processes, services, and course sequences.	HMS coordinator will assist the Behavioral Sciences Department Chair to develop accessible schedules
STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2020 PRIORITY II: Student Support and Success: We will support our students in achieving their educational and career goals. c: Increase student retention, completion, transfer, and employment readiness.	HMS coordinator will act as HMS "super-advisor" and serve as a liaison between program faculty.
STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2020 PRIORITY II: Student Support and Success: We will support our students in achieving their educational and career goals. d: Engage in comprehensive review of program offerings, delivery formats, and course scheduling to meet the needs of diverse populations	HMS coordinator will assist the Behavioral Sciences Department Chair to develop accessible schedules. Additionally, this position will be the point person for doing regular program reviews
STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2020 PRIORITY III: Collaboration and Communication: We will develop connections between internal and external constituents and advance mutually beneficial partnerships. We will promote a culture of trust, respect, and collective responsibility. a: Foster stronger connections among academic programs, business, & industry to increase applied learning opportunities for students.	HMS coordinator will act as HMS "super-advisor" and serve as a liaison between program faculty. HMS coordinator will be represent the college at JMHCA to strengthen and solidify the college's relationships with Human Services agencies.
STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2020 PRIORITY III: Collaboration and Communication: We will develop connections between internal and external constituents and advance mutually beneficial partnerships. We will promote a culture of trust, respect, and collective responsibility. b: Optimize enrollment through partnerships with area high schools, civic organizations, and businesses.	HMS coordinator will market the program on and off campus
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020 The Student Experience Objective #1: Improve communication among faculty, staff, and students.	HMS coordinator will act as HMS "super-advisor" and serve as a liaison between program faculty.
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020 Programming Objective #1: Offer valuable academic programming by maintaining relevance and timeliness of programming throughout the college.	HMS coordinator will continuously monitor AS curriculum relevant to discipline and professional standards.
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020 Programming Objective #2: Collaborate across all areas of the College to ensure relevant support for academic programming and a comprehensive, diverse student experience.	HMS coordinator will partner with CAPE and Internship Services to ensure easy and understandable experiences for students moving between CAPE and the Human Services AS as well as for students moving into internship sites.
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020 Programming Objective #3: Establish strategic partnerships that assist in developing new programs as well as in improving existing credit programs.	HMS coordinator will be represent the college at JMHCA to strengthen and solidify the college's relationships with Human Services agencies.
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020 Programming Objective #4: Design learning opportunities that acknowledge and support the diverse and transitional nature of students’ educational paths.	HMS coordinator may develop new certificate programs as revealed by student and agency needs assessments.
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020 Programming Objective #5: Offer noncredit education and workforce development opportunities that support the needs of public and private organizations in the community.	HMS coordinator will regularly work with CAPE
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020 Scheduling Objective #1: Minimize scheduling obstacles to degree completion and make student and faculty and staff feedback a consistent part of scheduling decision-making.	HMS coordinator will assist the Behavioral Sciences Department Chair to develop accessible schedules
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020 Scheduling Objective #2: Expand alternative scheduling to provide multiple avenues for successful academic degree completion.	HMS coordinator will assist the Behavioral Sciences Department Chair to develop accessible schedules
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020 Scheduling Objective #3: Redesign presentation of programs and offerings to current and prospective students.	HMS coordinator will assist the Behavioral Sciences Department Chair to develop accessible schedules

Action Steps

Action Step	Responsible Party	Order
Conduct National Search for the Position	Behavioral Sciences Department	1

Expected Outcomes

Outcome	Order
Increased enrollment	1
Development of new relationships with area Human Services agencies	2
Increased retention	3
More rapid curriculum review and modificaiton	4

Assessment Methods

Method	Description	Responsible Party
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.	Behavioral Sciences Department
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.	Behavioral Sciences Department
Employer Survey	Advancement, etc.) can survey employers to determine if their graduates are satisfactorily knowledgeable and skilled.	Behavioral Sciences Department

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST:	$0.00
RECURRING COST:	$52,000.00

Equipment

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Facility

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Staffing

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
Full Time Faculty Position	$52000.00 / 52000.00	Behavioral Sciences
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Training

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Marketing

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Prioritization

This is initiative is ready for prioritization.

Assessment

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