| Initiative Title | Full Time Tenure Track Geology Instructor |
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| Submitted in Previous Year(s) | 2016 |
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| Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale | Hire a full-time tenure track Geologist/Geochemist to replace Lawrence O'Brien (retired sp 2016) and to help with the increase in demand for chemistry/geology offerings and both Middletown and Newburgh. We have developed a new 3 credit (2lect/2lab) intro to geology course (Earth Science) designed specifically for liberal arts students. Fall 2017 saw two sections running with full enrollment. We will be offering three sections in the spring 2018 (one is on the Newburgh campus). Currently all of our geology offerings are university level designed for transfer into a geology program. |
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| Consequences of this initiative not being funded | The classes will be covered by adjunct faculty (if they can be found) or not offered. It is difficult to find quality part-time teachers with the appropriate level of geology experience (particularly for daytime courses). Maintenance, safety, student advising and upkeep of the rock lab space on two campuses is difficult with part-time coverage. |
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| Programs | |
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| Locations | Main Campus, Newburgh Campus |
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| Estimated Completion Date | 05/22/2020 |
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| Will this initiative span multiple budget years? | Yes |
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| Importance | High |
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| Funding Source | Request for Prioritization |
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| Created | 09/21/2018 1:37 pm |
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| Updated | 09/21/2018 1:59 pm |
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Institutional Goals
| Goal |
How will the initiative support this institutional goal? |
- ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2010-2015
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Having more than two full time faculty to serve more than 1200 students annually will allow adequate time to develop and maintain quality and currency |
- STRATEGIC PLAN 2009-2014
- Priority III: Provide adequate resources to allow the College to realize its strategic goals
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finding qualified chemistry teachers to cover daytime offerings is difficult. |
- 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.
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Having two full time faculty serve more than 1200 students annually does not allow for time to develop and maintain academic quality
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full time staff work with and advise studnets |
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We are limited in the number of daytime section by the availability of instructors |
Action Steps
| Action Step |
Responsible Party |
Order |
| form search committee, advertise position |
Chair Science Engineering |
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Expected Outcomes
| Outcome |
Order |
| Support and enhance geology offerings at Middletown and Newburgh |
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Assessment Methods
| Method |
Description |
Other Method |
Responsible Party |
| Other |
Enter other assessment method |
student feedback via surveys |
Chair and Staff |
Resources
| INITIAL YEAR COST: |
$72.00 |
| RECURRING COST: |
$72.00 |
Equipment
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Facility
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Supply
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Staffing
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| new faculty |
$72.00
/ 72.00 (1st year)
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- Academic Affairs and Student Services, Provost, VP Office
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| TOTAL: |
$72.00 / $72.00 |
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Training
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Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Marketing
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Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
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$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Other
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Prioritization
This is initiative is ready for prioritization.
Assessment
| Date | Department Name | Status | Cost to Date | Funding Source | |
| No results found. |