| Initiative Title | HMS Outreach |
|---|---|
| Submitted in Previous Year(s) | No |
| Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale | The HMS program continues to be a central element of our department and is increasingly an important connection to our local community and workforce. As such, we have increased our efforts in terms of hosting events on campus. In AY 2023-2024, we have hosted several meetings of the Joint Membership of Health and Community Agencies (JMHCA), which brings together many HMS agency directors from across Orange County. Hosting these meetings has increased the visibility of the college within the local community. We also hosted a job fair where 16 agencies were represented, which attracted both students and community members. Hosting these events has small associated costs for decorations, refreshments, SUNY Orange gifts to agencies, promotional materials, signage, among others. This year, we have exhausted what budget the department has to support the events. |
| Consequences of this initiative not being funded | We would not be able to continue our outreach to the degree we would like. |
| Department Goals | Expand HMS Program Outreach |
| Programs | AS Human Services |
| Locations | Main Campus, Newburgh Campus, Other Instructional Site |
| Estimated Completion Date | 05/07/2025 |
| Will this initiative span multiple budget years? | Yes |
| Importance | High |
| Funding Source | Request for Prioritization |
| Created | 11/28/2023 10:24 am |
| Updated | 01/31/2024 9:46 am |
| Goal | How will the initiative support this institutional goal? |
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Cultivate and expand connections with local HMS employers |
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Promote educational opportunities at SUNY Orange to people already working in the field and what to pursue professional development. |
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The HMS field is facing a historic shortage of qualified workers. Our program is a critical means of helping to address that societal challenge. |
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We continue to work on micro-credentials and connections to CAPE through our CASAC partnership. |
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WE offer a local and affordable opportunity for a critical segment of our community's workforce. |
| Action Step | Responsible Party | Order |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase support materials for HMS events | Dept. Chair, Dept Admin assist, HMS coordinator | 1 |
| Outcome | Order |
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| Create a more positive impression of the college and HMS program with local agencies. | 1 |
| Method | Description | Other Method | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus Groups | A series of structured discussions with students who are asked a series of open-ended questions designed to collect data about beliefs, attitudes, and experiences. | HMS Coordinator |
| INITIAL YEAR COST: | $700.00 |
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| RECURRING COST: | $700.00 |
| Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 | ||
| Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 | ||
| Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promotional material, refreshments | $500.00 / 500.00 (1st year) |
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| TOTAL: | $500.00 / $500.00 | ||
| Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 | ||
| Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 | ||
| Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promotional material | $200.00 / 200.00 (1st year) |
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| TOTAL: | $200.00 / $200.00 | ||
| Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 | ||
This is important. Resources to do this are part of the recently obtained OPWDD / SUNY grant.
| Date | Department Name | Status | Cost to Date | Funding Source | |
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| No results found. | |||||