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Initiative Title	Offer the Computed Tomography continuing education program/certificate program again
Submitted in Previous Year(s)	No
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale	Computed Tomography is the most common and immediate post training area X-ray technologists enter upon completion of the program once they have some experience. Our advisory committee consisting of a prior student and hospital administrators state this is a top priority- having certified CT technologists. They are very hard to find and managers are have a hard time filling these positions with qualified techs. Of course from current students there is a huge interest in this as well. With regulations changing in the field the CT course needs to be offered with ARRT (american registry of radiologic technologists) approved CE credits OR as an academic college course which students earn a grade and submit a transcript as proof of education. Gone are the days when technologists could simply train on the job and take the registry to become CT certified. This course is offered as DL for the didactic learning portion with rotation out to clinical in order to get trained and log their required comps. To register for CE credits we would need to submit paper work to the recognized agency and pay them a fee. This is under investigation, but if run as CE credits which means it will go through CAPE the department believes CAPE should pay as we do not get any funds back in the department for offering this course. We will reach out to the head of CAPE about this.
Consequences of this initiative not being funded	We would not be providing prior graduates or technologists in the area a pathway to additional certification. They would need to travel a distance in order to do this or there will continue to be a shortage and lack of job opportunity in the area for this with management having difficulties filling the role.
Department Goals	Offer Computed Tomography again as a certificate program
Programs	AAS Rad Tech
Locations	Other Instructional Site
Estimated Completion Date	02/28/2018
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?	No
Importance	Medium
Funding Source	Operating Budget
Created	11/17/2017 3:14 pm
Updated	11/21/2017 11:52 am

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.	A computed tomography program whether for credit hours or CE credits will help radiologic technologists in the area (perhaps even beyond NY) achieve post primary certification by providing a path to additional credentials and licensure. This will increase enrollment and interest in SUNY orange. This will increase the college’s program offerings and extensions of the Diagnostic Imaging department. The CT program didactic course is offered online to accommodate and appeal to technologists who have busy lives and work schedules. This makes the class much more accessible to a variety of people.
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.	Partners in the area have specifically stated the need for qualified CT techs and consistently ask for such a program, so do members of the profession whether they were our students or from other colleges.
MIDDLESTATES STANDARDS 8. Student Admissions & Retention	The CT program will increase enrollment whether in a CE program or if we make in an academic program.
MIDDLESTATES STANDARDS 11. Educational Offerings	Offering CT as an additional course or CE option adds to the colleges educational offerings.
STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2020 PRIORITY I: Awareness and Access: We will raise the visibility of the College and communicate the value of a SUNY Orange education through enhanced outreach efforts and educational opportunities a: Increase online offerings as a means of expanding access, increasing enrollment, and promoting academic success.	A computed tomography program whether for credit hours or CE credits will help radiologic technologists in the area (perhaps even beyond NY) achieve post primary certification by providing a path to additional credentials and licensure. This will increase enrollment and interest in SUNY orange. This will increase the college’s program offerings and extensions of the Diagnostic Imaging department. The CT program didactic course is offered online to accommodate and appeal to technologists who have busy lives and work schedules. This makes the class much more accessible to a variety of people.
STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2020 PRIORITY II: Student Support and Success: We will support our students in achieving their educational and career goals. d: Engage in comprehensive review of program offerings, delivery formats, and course scheduling to meet the needs of diverse populations	A computed tomography program whether for credit hours or CE credits will help radiologic technologists in the area (perhaps even beyond NY) achieve post primary certification by providing a path to additional credentials and licensure. This will increase enrollment and interest in SUNY orange. This will increase the college’s program offerings and extensions of the Diagnostic Imaging department. The CT program didactic course is offered online to accommodate and appeal to technologists who have busy lives and work schedules. This makes the class much more accessible to a variety of people.
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020 Programming Objective #1: Offer valuable academic programming by maintaining relevance and timeliness of programming throughout the college.	A computed tomography program whether for credit hours or CE credits will help radiologic technologists in the area (perhaps even beyond NY) achieve post primary certification by providing a path to additional credentials and licensure. This will increase enrollment and interest in SUNY orange. This will increase the college’s program offerings and extensions of the Diagnostic Imaging department. The CT program didactic course is offered online to accommodate and appeal to technologists who have busy lives and work schedules. This makes the class much more accessible to a variety of people.
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.	A computed tomography program whether for credit hours or CE credits will help radiologic technologists in the area (perhaps even beyond NY) achieve post primary certification by providing a path to additional credentials and licensure. This will increase enrollment and interest in SUNY orange. This will increase the college’s program offerings and extensions of the Diagnostic Imaging department. The CT program didactic course is offered online to accommodate and appeal to technologists who have busy lives and work schedules. This makes the class much more accessible to a variety of people.
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020 Programming Objective #4: Design learning opportunities that acknowledge and support the diverse and transitional nature of students’ educational paths.	A computed tomography program whether for credit hours or CE credits will help radiologic technologists in the area (perhaps even beyond NY) achieve post primary certification by providing a path to additional credentials and licensure. This will increase enrollment and interest in SUNY orange. This will increase the college’s program offerings and extensions of the Diagnostic Imaging department. The CT program didactic course is offered online to accommodate and appeal to technologists who have busy lives and work schedules. This makes the class much more accessible to a variety of people.
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020 Programming Objective #5: Offer noncredit education and workforce development opportunities that support the needs of public and private organizations in the community.	This course could be offered as non academic credit through the continuing education department. It serves the needs of the public by providing a pathway for technologists to become registered computed tomography techs and helps employers in the area fill needed positions in the imaging department.
ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020 Virtualization Objective #3: Increase online course offerings (new course, additional section, or course conversion) by at least 10% per year to allow greater access to educational opportunities and become more competitive.	This courses didactic portion will be offered online.

Action Steps

Action Step	Responsible Party	Order
Review and update the DL portion of CT course as needed	DI department, chair, coordinator and faculty	1
Decide if this course will apply for CE credits as recognized by ARRT or make academic course	DI department, chair, coordinator and faculty	2
Review contracts with clinical sites to rotate students for their required exams	Department staff and faculty	3

Expected Outcomes

Outcome	Order
Increase enrollment at college	1
Increase post primary offerings for registered technologists	2
Increase program continuing education offerings	3
Serve our various stakeholders by helping technologists with a pathway to registration	4
Increase DL offerings a the college	5

Assessment Methods

Method	Description	Other Method	Responsible Party
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
Certification or Licensure Exam	These standardized tests are developed by outside, professional organization to assess general knowledge in a discipline.		students would receive certificate and be eligible for ARRT exam
Employer Survey	Advancement, etc.) can survey employers to determine if their graduates are satisfactorily knowledgeable and skilled.		We already do this and know there is 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.		We already do this and know there is interest
Other	Enter other assessment method	Various phone calls from technologists all around NY state- we answer emails and calls for information	DI department

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST:	$2,000.00
RECURRING COST:	$300.00

Equipment

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
TOTAL:	$0.00 / $0.00

Facility

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
TOTAL:	$0.00 / $0.00

Supply

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
Cost of CE credits through ASRT which must be given to participants	$300.00 / 300.00 (1st year)	CAPE Diagnostic Imaging
Institutional version of CT Modules designed by the ASRT	$1700.00	CAPE Diagnostic Imaging
TOTAL:	$2,000.00 / $300.00

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
Non specified at the moment; this depends on if course will be CE or for credit	$0.00	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
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