| Initiative Title | Full Time Tenure Track Physics Instructor |
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| Submitted in Previous Year(s) | 2012 |
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| Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale | In recent years three full time physics and engineering faculty have retired and two have been replaced. Currently some 50% of our the physics and engineering courses are being covered by adjunct instructors and retired professors. Many of these adjuncts have stated that they will truly retire in the next few years (Cummins, Moore, McGee). The rigorous nature of the physics and engineering courses makes finding a qualified adjunct a difficult task. It is imperative that the department secure a full time instructor to maintain the high level of excellence that the physics and engineering program is known for. |
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| Consequences of this initiative not being funded | It is difficult to find part-time physics/engineering professors with the appropriate background to teach our college level physics offerings. If skilled adjuncts cannot be found the courses will be canceled. Maintaining the laboratory space and advising students requires the dedication of full time faculty. |
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| Department Goals | |
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| Programs | |
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| Locations | Main Campus, Newburgh Campus |
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| Estimated Completion Date | 08/25/2016 |
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| Will this initiative span multiple budget years? | Yes |
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| Importance | Medium |
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| Funding Source | Request for Prioritization |
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| Created | 03/16/2016 1:30 pm |
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| Updated | 03/16/2016 1:30 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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provide quality advising to students by full-time professional staff |
- 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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high quality offerings require high quality instructors. Nowhere else is this more true than in engineering due to the rigor of the courses and the program. |
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high quality offerings require high quality instructors. Nowhere else is this more true than in engineering due to the rigor of the courses and the program. |
Action Steps
| Action Step |
Responsible Party |
Order |
| form search committee, advertise position |
Chair Science Engineering |
1 |
Expected Outcomes
| Outcome |
Order |
| Course offerings and quality will be maintained. Maintain a reasonable Fulltime to Partime faculty ratio |
1 |
Assessment Methods
| Method |
Description |
Other Method |
Responsible Party |
| Other |
Enter other assessment method |
year end evaluation and PRT process |
chair SE&A |
Resources
| INITIAL YEAR COST: |
$58,240.00 |
| RECURRING COST: |
$58,240.00 |
Equipment
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Facility
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| full time tenure track faculty |
$58240.00
/ 58240.00 (1st year)
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- Science Engineering and Architecture
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| TOTAL: |
$58,240.00 / $58,240.00 |
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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 |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Training
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Marketing
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$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. |