Peer Advising :: PIP System (SUNY Orange)

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Initiative Title	Peer Advising
Submitted in Previous Year(s)	No
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale	Peer advisors are a relatively low-cost way to assist students with advising - and students may be more likely to ask questions and speak freely about their concerns with a peer advisor.
Consequences of this initiative not being funded	Not having peer advisors will mean longer waiting times for students seeking assistance during peak advising times.
Department Goals
Programs	Call Center, Advising
Locations
Estimated Completion Date	08/29/2008
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?	No
Importance	Low
Funding Source	Request for Prioritization
Created	06/17/2013 5:01 pm
Updated	06/17/2013 5:01 pm

Institutional Goals

Goal	How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
COLLEGE VII: To provide comprehensive academic, student development and auxiliary support services so that each student has the opportunity to perform at his/her highest level. 1: To improve student support services at all extension sites and to develop a plan to improve as required.
COLLEGE VII: To provide comprehensive academic, student development and auxiliary support services so that each student has the opportunity to perform at his/her highest level. 2: To refine and expand the services provided by the Student Success Center.
COLLEGE VII: To provide comprehensive academic, student development and auxiliary support services so that each student has the opportunity to perform at his/her highest level. 3: To assess the effectiveness of Academic Advising.
MIDDLESTATES Standard 9: Student Support Services a: The college needs to finalize plans for advisement and counseling. In the process, input from the various affected constituencies should be sought and the plans should be implemented. A mechanism for assessing the effectiveness of the impending advising system should be included in the plans.
STRATEGIC II: Increase the effectiveness of planning and resource allocation for all College operations.

Action Steps

Action Step	Responsible Party	Order
Hire Peer Advisors	Director/Academic Advisors	1
Train Peer Advisors	Director/Academic Advisors	2

Expected Outcomes

Outcome	Order
Peer Advising will occur in Advising Center	1

Assessment Methods

Method	Description	Other Method	Responsible Party

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST:	$31,200.00
RECURRING COST:	$31,200.00

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
TOTAL:	$0.00 / $0.00

Staffing

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
Peer Advisors - 10 for 10 hrs. per week/$10 per hr./30 weeks	$30000.00 / 30000.00 (1st year)
TOTAL:	$30,000.00 / $30,000.00

Training

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
Training Materials & Supplies	$1000.00 / 1000.00 (1st year)
TOTAL:	$1,000.00 / $1,000.00

Marketing

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
Recruit Potential Peer Advisors	$200.00 / 200.00 (1st year)	Honors Program Newburgh Campus Records and Registration Admissions and Recruitment
TOTAL:	$200.00 / $200.00

Other

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

Prioritization

Level 5 Level 5 Cabinet Middle States	Level 4 Level 4 PBIE Committee	Level 3 Level 3 Academic Affairs and Student Services, Provost, VP Office Administration and Finance, VP Office Board of Trustees Chief Diversity Officer Institutional Advancement, VP Office President, Office of Student Services, VP Office SUNY Orange Foundation Sustainability Workforce Development, Strategy & Innovation, VP Office	Level 2 Level 2 Alumni Relations and Special Events Athletics Business Math Science and Technology, AVP Office Business Office CAPE Career and Internship Services Communications Office Enrollment Mgt and Student Financial Services, AVP Office Facilities Food Tech Grants Health Professions, AVP Office Hudson Valley Educational Consortium Human Resources, AVP Office Information Technology, CIO Office Institutional Planning Assessment and Research Lab School Learning & Student Success, AVP Office Liberal Arts, AVP Office Marketing Newburgh Campus Phi Theta Kappa Security Student Engagement and Completion, AVP Office	Level 1 Level 1 Academic Advising Academic Support Middletown Academic Support Newburgh Academic Technology Accessibility Services Admissions and Recruitment Arts and Communication Behavioral Sciences Biology Bursar Business Capital Projects Center for Student Involvement Center for Teaching and Learning Clinical Laboratory Science Computer Science and Technology Criminal Justice Cultural Affairs Custodial and Grounds Dental Hygiene Deployment & Operations Diagnostic Imaging Education Educational Opportunities Program Educational Partnerships English Enrollment Support Services Environmental Health and Safety ESL CAPE Financial Aid Global Studies Governance Honors Program HVAC Information Services & Network Infrastructure Interdisciplinary Studies Liberty Partnership Program Library Mail and Copy Services Maintenance Mathematics Movement Science Nursing Occupational Therapy Payroll Physical Therapy Records and Registration Science Engineering and Architecture Student Services - Data Management Student Services Central Student Services Newburgh Campus Student Support Initiatives Testing Center TRiO Student Support Services Unused Wellness Center Work Force Development CAPE	Initiative Title	Department
13	12 Notes View	2		2	Peer Advising $31,200.00 / $31,200.00	Academic Advising Call Center Advising

Prioritization Notes

Level 4

Level 4 (PBIE Committee)

Students serving as peer assistants will help with the much overburdened task of academic advisement, as well as assisting with open houses, campus tours and other public events of the college that are now frequently understaffed. These peer advisers on other campuses are proven ingredients in student retention, and in facilitating student transition from high school to college. Orange already uses student ambassadors without proper training or compensation. This will formalize that process, aid the institution, and provide future leadership skills for peer assistants.

Assessment

Date	Department Name	Status	Cost to Date	Funding Source
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