Full time technical assistant for Math Resource Room HA 305

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Initiative Title	Full time technical assistant for Math Resource Room HA 305
Submitted in Previous Year(s)	No
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale	This position should be set at Staff Grade 2. It requires at least a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics. Duties would be to supervise the lab, hire, schedule and train all tutors, form study groups, conduct focus groups and oversee all workings of the lab. This person would also work very closely with the developmental students in the learning communities that are being formed. Over the last six months I visited three community colleges while investigating the efficacy of self-paced instruction. During these visits I had access to functioning math resource rooms similar to our own. In all three instances there was at least one professional supervising the mathematics resource room. Hudson Valley Community College had three full time faculty, Dutchess County Community College had two professionals, one working 25 hours a week and the other working 10 hours and Bronx Community College had one full time professional. Although our mathematics lab works very well, I believe that it would work far more effectively if there was a full time supervisor. This initiative would enhance retention for all majors and courses requiring mathematics but would be especially helpful to developmental students.
Consequences of this initiative not being funded	We continue operating as we do now, which frankly is an effective operation. However I think the success and retention rate would be significantly inproved with this additional allocation of these requested resources.
Department Goals
Programs	AS Math Science, AS Computer Science, Degree Related Course Offerings, Developmental Math, General Education
Locations
Estimated Completion Date	09/01/2008
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?	No
Importance	Low
Funding Source	Request for Prioritization
Created	06/17/2013 5:02 pm
Updated	06/17/2013 5:02 pm

Institutional Goals

Goal	How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
COLLEGE II: To offer a broad program of general education so that students learn to communicate and reason effectively; make independent judgments; and develop an appreciation for learning, a respect for diverse cultures and individuals and a desire for self and societal improvement. 1: To increase learning activities beyond the classroom for students including international studies.
STRATEGIC IV: Review and realign the missions, operations and staffing levels of all Orange County Community College departments in light of the strategic priorities.
AMP V: Student Support e: Ensure that adequate tutor services and academic assistance are available to meet the needs of students

Action Steps

Action Step	Responsible Party	Order
Write job description and send to AVP and Human Resources	Judi Schwartz	1
Conduct searches and make recommendations to AVP and AAVP	Judi Schwartz	2

Expected Outcomes

Outcome	Order
Increased use of Math Resource Room	1
Increased retention	2

Assessment Methods

Method	Description	Other Method	Responsible Party

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST:	$40,000.00
RECURRING COST:	$40,000.00

Equipment

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
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Facility

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Supply

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
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Staffing

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
Technical Assistant for Mathematics Resource Room	$40000.00 / 40000.00 (1st year)	Mathematics
TOTAL:	$40,000.00 / $40,000.00

Training

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

Marketing

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Other

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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
3	3 Notes View	2	3	2	Full time technical assistant for Math Resource Room HA 305 $40,000.00 / $40,000.00	Mathematics AS Math Science AS Computer Science Degree Related Course Offerings Developmental Math General Education

Prioritization Notes

Level 4

Level 4 (PBIE Committee)

The current Math Lab serves a vast population of students each semester, providing them with the required assistance to be successful in the math course(s) they are taking. While the current operation of the lab provides the students with assistance they are in need of, a full-time person dedicated to the supervision and mission of this lab would greatly improve the quality of service provided. Every single degree program on campus has a required mathematics component, making it necessary for almost every student to have to take a mathematics course. The reality is that math is a subject that many students have tremendous difficulty with. Providing our students with a strong support system outside the classroom is essential to their success. The Math Lab is typically open for business 50-55 hours each semester with students utilizing the lab during almost every operating hour and the Tutorial Center typically has to put students in need of tutoring on a waiting list after the 2nd week of classes. A full-time person would have the time and resources to improve and expand the services offered, resulting in reducing attrition and increasing retention.

Assessment

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