Initiate Ultrasound AAS Program at SUNY Orange :: PIP System (SUNY Orange)

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Initiative Title	Initiate Ultrasound AAS Program at SUNY Orange
Submitted in Previous Year(s)	No
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale	The diagnostic imaging program strives to deliver courses relevant to the profession and in demand by the public, students, and the communities we serve. Hospital administrators in the area have expressed interest in such a program and are willing to support it. There are no local Ultrasound schools and the department consistently receives inquiries about whether we offer this program or where nearest school is that does. Current students who come to the department for advising often say they really want to do Ultrasound, but no school is close enough for them to attend. We want to change this and offer the first program in Orange County or the surrounding area as an AAS degree to become an Ultrasonographer. This is a long term goal which will take much time, research, and effort and is only in the very beginning stages currently.
Consequences of this initiative not being funded	No funds at this time; investigation stage.
Department Goals	Offer accredited AAS degree for Ultrasound Technology
Programs	AAS Rad Tech
Locations	Main Campus
Estimated Completion Date	05/01/2025
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?	No
Importance	Low
Funding Source
Created	11/16/2017 11:47 pm
Updated	11/18/2017 7:34 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.	This program is highly desired by students and offering such will increase enrollment overall at the college as there will be a need for student to full-fill "core" classes associated with the degree as well as those specific to Ultrasound. This will increase employment opportunities for students in the healthcare field and supply imaging facilities with registered qualified US technologists.
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.	This program is highly desired by students and offering such will increase enrollment overall at the college as there will be a need for student to full-fill "core" classes associated with the degree as well as those specific to Ultrasound. This will increase employment opportunities for students in the healthcare field and supply imaging facilities with registered qualified US technologists.
MIDDLESTATES STANDARDS 8. Student Admissions & Retention	This program is highly desired by students and offering such will increase enrollment overall at the college as there will be a need for student to full-fill "core" classes associated with the degree as well as those specific to Ultrasound. This will increase employment opportunities for students in the healthcare field and supply imaging facilities with registered qualified US technologists.
MIDDLESTATES STANDARDS 11. Educational Offerings	This program is highly desired by students and offering such will increase enrollment overall at the college as there will be a need for student to full-fill "core" classes associated with the degree as well as those specific to Ultrasound. This will increase employment opportunities for students in the healthcare field and supply imaging facilities with registered qualified US technologists.
STUDENT SERVICES MASTER PLAN 2013 Student Success & Access Facilitate student success, growth and goal completion	This program is highly desired by students and offering such will increase enrollment overall at the college as there will be a need for student to full-fill "core" classes associated with the degree as well as those specific to Ultrasound. This will increase employment opportunities for students in the healthcare field and supply imaging facilities with registered qualified US technologists.
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.	This program is highly desired by students and offering such will increase enrollment overall at the college as there will be a need for student to full-fill "core" classes associated with the degree as well as those specific to Ultrasound. This will increase employment opportunities for students in the healthcare field and supply imaging facilities with registered qualified US technologists.
STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2020 PRIORITY IV: Efficient and Effective Operations: We will anticipate and adapt to changing economic realities while maintaining the infrastructure and resources necessary to foster innovation and develop & deliver high quality programs and services. b: Develop, cultivate, and support innovation throughout the organization for continuous improvement.	Developing additional healthcare programs supports innovation and continuous improvement by offering students more education and employment opportunities through the community college. There is great need to continue education and course offerings in healthcare and we should move forward with initiatives such as these.
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020 Programming Objective #1: Offer valuable academic programming by maintaining relevance and timeliness of programming throughout the college.	Developing additional healthcare programs supports innovation and continuous improvement by offering students more education and employment opportunities through the community college. There is great need to continue education and course offerings in healthcare and we should move forward with initiatives such as these.
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.	Developing additional healthcare programs supports innovation and continuous improvement by offering students more education and employment opportunities through the community college. There is great need to continue education and course offerings in healthcare and we should move forward with initiatives such as these.
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020 Programming Objective #4: Design learning opportunities that acknowledge and support the diverse and transitional nature of students’ educational paths.	Developing additional healthcare programs supports innovation and continuous improvement by offering students more education and employment opportunities through the community college. There is great need to continue education and course offerings in healthcare and we should move forward with initiatives such as these.

Action Steps

Action Step	Responsible Party	Order
Begin investiation and information process about US curriculmn, accreditation, and requirements	DI Department with help from AVP in Health Professions and institution	1

Expected Outcomes

Outcome	Order
When this project is complete increased offerings in the health profession	1
Full-fill student desires and interest in a having a local US program	2
Full-fill stake holder interest by offering, educating and credential qualified US technologists	3
Improve enrollment and retention by adding another AAS degree	4

Assessment Methods

Method	Description	Other Method	Responsible Party
Employer Survey	Advancement, etc.) can survey employers to determine if their graduates are satisfactorily knowledgeable and skilled.		Department already does this
Alumni Survey	Surveying program alumni can provide information about program satisfaction, preparation (transfer or workforce), employment status, skills for success. Surveys can ask alumni to identify what should be changed, altered, maintained, improved, or expanded.		We already survey our grads and know there is an interest
Entrance/Exit Interviews	Interviews are conducted with students when they enter college and when they leave—either through graduation or early departure. These interviews can be designed to measure SLO, but can also be used to learn about students’ perceptions, gather feedback, on various college services, activities, etc.		DI already does this and knows there is an interest
Other	Enter other assessment method	Calls/inquiries to the department we answer on regular basis so community interest	DI department

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST:	$0.00
RECURRING COST:	$0.00

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Supply

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Staffing

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Training

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Marketing

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Other

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
No financial needs at this time	$0.00	Health Professions, AVP Office Diagnostic Imaging
TOTAL:	$0.00 / $0.00

Prioritization

This is initiative is ready for prioritization.

Assessment

Date	Department Name	Status	Cost to Date	Funding Source
No results found.