| Initiative Title | Mastodon Excavation |
|---|
| Submitted in Previous Year(s) | No |
|---|
| Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale | Over the past year, SUNY Orange has engaged in the excavation and recovery of a mastodon. We hope to do this for one more year.
This project connects with Orange County's unique natural history and provides students once in a lifetime experiential learning.
The biggest cost for us is the rental of a van to ferry students between the campus and the site. |
|---|
| Consequences of this initiative not being funded | A massive missed opportunity. |
|---|
| Department Goals | |
|---|
| Programs | |
|---|
| Locations | Other Instructional Site |
|---|
| Estimated Completion Date | 07/03/2026 |
|---|
| Will this initiative span multiple budget years? | No |
|---|
| Importance | High |
|---|
| Funding Source | Request for Prioritization |
|---|
| Created | 10/28/2025 8:01 am |
|---|
| Updated | 10/28/2025 8:02 am |
|---|
Institutional Goals
| Goal |
How will the initiative support this institutional goal? |
- MIDDLESTATES STANDARDS
- 4 Support of the Student Experience
|
This project provides an extraordinary opportunity for our students. I am unaware of another field class in the country that is excavating a mastodon. |
Action Steps
| Action Step |
Responsible Party |
Order |
| Secure agreement with property owners |
VPAF, AVP Lib Arts, Dept Chair, Behavioral Sciences |
1 |
| Procure equipment |
AVP Lib Arts, Dept. Chair Behavioral Sciences |
2 |
| Market Class |
Communications, Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
Expected Outcomes
| Outcome |
Order |
| Provide students with unique, experiential learning opportunity |
1 |
Assessment Methods
| Method |
Description |
Other Method |
Responsible Party |
| Student Surveys (Externally developed) |
Surveys such as the Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE), Student Opinion Survey (SOS), etc. are regularly administered at the College. The results of the survey describe the engagement and satisfaction of students with various college offices, staff, program and services. |
|
Course Instructor |
Resources
| INITIAL YEAR COST: |
$8,000.00 |
| RECURRING COST: |
$0.00 |
Equipment
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| 15 passenger van rental for two months |
$8000.00
|
- Liberal Arts, AVP Office
- Behavioral Sciences
|
| TOTAL: |
$8,000.00 / $0.00 |
|
Facility
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
|
Supply
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
|
Staffing
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
|
Training
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
|
Marketing
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
|
Other
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| 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. |