Initiative Title | Part-time lab support person for our Chemistry, Physics, Geology, and 3-D FabLabs. |
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Submitted in Previous Year(s) | 2022 |
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale | The department offers a wide variety of laboratory courses in Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Astronomy and 3-D printing. We are in need of a part-time support person to help maintain and repair this vast array of equipment. This person would also oversee open hours in the FabLab for students to complete their projects. |
Consequences of this initiative not being funded | We are having trouble maintaining the equipment in the labs. It is "easier" to just purchase new replacement equipment, but repairing and maintaining what we already have would be more economical. Also the 3-D lab space requires an extra-ordinary amount of time and dedication. More that can be asked of any full-time faculty member. The 3-D lab equipment is an important aspect of the engineering and the architecture programs. We are also interested in developing a Digital Arts class and in offering CAPE courses. None of this will be possible if we can not maintain and monitor the 3-D lab room. |
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Programs | |
Locations | Main Campus |
Estimated Completion Date | 08/30/2024 |
Will this initiative span multiple budget years? | Yes |
Importance | High |
Funding Source | Request for Prioritization |
Created | 11/28/2023 1:50 pm |
Updated | 11/28/2023 2:00 pm |
Goal | How will the initiative support this institutional goal? |
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We offer many active learning opportunities in the labs. They are in need of continual maintenance and oversight. |
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Maintaining the laboratory equipment. |
Action Step | Responsible Party | Order |
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form search committee, advertise position, interview candidates | Chair Science Engineering | 1 |
Outcome | Order |
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Course offerings and quality will be maintained. We can look to expand the 3-D offering to the art students and to the public in general with a Digital Art course and through CAPE | 1 |
Method | Description | Other Method | Responsible Party |
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Other | Enter other assessment method | year end evaluation and PRT process | chair SE&A |
INITIAL YEAR COST: | $72,816.00 |
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RECURRING COST: | $72,816.00 |
Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
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new faculty | $0.00 |
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TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 |
Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
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full time tenure track faculty | $72816.00 / 72816.00 (1st year) |
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TOTAL: | $72,816.00 / $72,816.00 |
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TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 |
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TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 |
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TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 |
Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
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TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 |
Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
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TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 |
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