| Initiative Title | Micro-video System/Flat Screen Monitor ( Middletown and Newburgh Introduction to Biology Laboratories) |
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| Submitted in Previous Year(s) | 2015 |
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| Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale | A Micro-video System with a Flat Screen Monitor has proved most useful to students in Anatomy and Physiology Labs in Middletown and Newburgh. Instructors teaching Introduction to Biology at Newburgh and now also in Middletown strongly advocate for a similar system to be used in acquainting their students with the detail of cellular, tissue, and organ structure, essential learning objectives of the course. This is one of the most difficult concepts for students to master and the ability for the instructor to demonstrate tissue architecture to the group through this medium will be most helpful. It is expected that this will greatly contribute to student success in this pivotal gateway course for pre-health profession students. The requested equipment includes a microscope with a digital camera and a flat-screen TV monitor; current cost is approximately $4,625. |
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| Consequences of this initiative not being funded | Student performance/success in Introduction to Biology (BIO 110) labs will be compromised. Cell/tissue/organ structure is one of the most challenging aspects of this course and the ability to project microscopic images for all to see will greatly enhance student performance. Historically, Introduction to Biology has the highest attrition rate of all departmental courses and it is evident from our experiences in A & P that such imaging technology is of great value in promoting student success and retention. |
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| Department Goals | |
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| Programs | AS Math Science, Degree Related Course Offerings |
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| Locations | Main Campus, Newburgh Campus |
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| Estimated Completion Date | 10/01/2018 |
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| Will this initiative span multiple budget years? | No |
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| Importance | High |
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| Funding Source | Capital Budget |
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| Created | 11/29/2017 9:28 am |
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| Updated | 11/30/2017 9:30 am |
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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.
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See below. |
- COLLEGE GOALS as of 2011
- 6. To build and maintain safe, accessible and sustainable facilities that support the learning environment.
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See below. |
- ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020
- The Student Experience
- Objective #3: Enhance academic support and services by effectively utilizing equipment, facilities, personnel, and technology to meet our students’ needs.
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The micro-video system will allow cell/tissue/organ structure to be demonstrated to students as a group with instructor narrative. Traditionally, microscopic observation is one of the most difficult concepts to master so the ability for the instructor to demonstrate tissue architecture will be most helpful and greatly contribute to student success in pivotal gateway courses for pre-health profession students. |
Action Steps
| Action Step |
Responsible Party |
Order |
| Research, procure appropriate microvideo system and identify appropriate vendor. Review bids and place order. |
Biology Department Chair and Biology Technical Assistant |
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Expected Outcomes
| Outcome |
Order |
| This equipment will allow instructors to demonstrate details of histological structure enabling students to develop critical observational skills while achieving essential learning objectives. |
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Assessment Methods
| Method |
Description |
Other Method |
Responsible Party |
| Other |
Enter other assessment method |
Review of student performance in laboratory quizzes and exams. Review of student commentary on course feedback forms. |
Biology Department Chair and Technical Assistant |
Resources
| INITIAL YEAR COST: |
$4,625.00 |
| RECURRING COST: |
$0.00 |
Equipment
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| Estimate $4625.00 |
$4625.00
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- Academic Support Middletown
- Biology
- Information Services & Network Infrastructure
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| TOTAL: |
$4,625.00 / $0.00 |
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Facility
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$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Supply
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Training
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Marketing
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$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. |