Purchase "Smart carts" for Instructional Purposes

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Initiative Title	Purchase "Smart carts" for Instructional Purposes
Submitted in Previous Year(s)	No
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale	Innovations and technology are dramatically impacting both the design and delivery of curriculum and programs and the way in which we communicate information with our students and colleagues as noted as one of the five common themes cited in the AMP. To better serve our students, classroom and laboratory based technology upgrades are of critical importance. As new "smart classrooms/labs" are being developed, there is a continuing need to maintain our fleet of "smart carts".
Consequences of this initiative not being funded	The Faculty and students will not have optimum access to a broad range of instructional modalities An increasing number of faculty now use powerpoint format to present lecture/lab material to their students. Present "smart carts" are oversubscribed at particular instructional times. If technical problems arose there would be insufficient backup equipment to meet need.
Department Goals
Programs	AS Math Science, Degree Related Course Offerings, General Education, Computerized Learning Laboratory (Bat Cavern)
Locations
Estimated Completion Date	09/01/2008
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?	No
Importance	Low
Funding Source	Request for Prioritization
Created	06/17/2013 5:02 pm
Updated	06/17/2013 5:02 pm

Institutional Goals

Goal	How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
AMP D: Technology a: Upgrade computer labs and relevant equipment on a consistent three-year cycle
AMP D: Technology b: Create a cycle for implementing smart stations and smart boards in all instructional spaces on campus
AMP D: Technology c: Upgrade computer hardware and software within faculty and department offices on a consistent three-year cycle
AMP D: Technology d: Explore the creation of wireless hot spots in appropriate spaces throughout the Middletown and Newburgh campuses
AMP D: Technology f: Create faculty and department web pages for posting assignments,syllabi, activities, updates, etc
AMP D: Technology g: Provide hands-on technology skills training and consultation through the Center for Teaching and Learning to keep staff current on the latest hardware and software
AMP D: Technology h: Ensure that non-computer related technologies or tools and capital equipment needs and budgetary requests are kept current

Action Steps

Action Step	Responsible Party	Order
Acquire 3 new "smart carts" (Laptop, LCD projectors	Department Chair and Technical Assistants	1

Expected Outcomes

Outcome	Order
Instructors will be able to use powerpoint technology for presentation of course materials.	1

Assessment Methods

Method	Description	Other Method	Responsible Party

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST:	$12,000.00
RECURRING COST:	$0.00

Equipment

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
3 Computers and LCD projectors and movable carts	$12000.00	Biology
TOTAL:	$12,000.00 / $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

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
9	10 Notes View	8	37	9	Purchase "Smart carts" for Instructional Purposes $12,000.00 / $0.00	Biology AS Math Science Degree Related Course Offerings General Education Computerized Learning Laboratory (Bat Cavern)

Prioritization Notes

Level 4

Level 4 (PBIE Committee)

Per the VPAA presentation, this initiative will lead to construction of 10 smart classrooms in Bio-tech, and not merely the carts. It has altered the monetary amount to approximately $50,000. Keeping the campus up to date with current instructional technology has been a stated priority of departments and the administration for some time now. Smart Classroom technology has been available for some time and would be a help to many faculty when it comes to presenting material. Currently, many faculty use portable carts to bring the computers and projectors to the classrooms. This is both inefficient and inconvenient. The set up of the equipment takes away from class time. Also, since some faculty, in spite of the inconvenience, are attempting to utilize the technology, it shows there is a demand for it. By setting up 10 rooms in Bio-Tech, they will be used by various departments since several programs are taught in BT (Nursing, Criminal Justice, Architecture, Electrical Engineering/Telecommunications and others) as well as English, math and other courses. This addition, then, will benefit several areas of the college. Students will also benefit since this technology is something many will already be familiar with because many high schools already utilize it and it will be an efficient way of presenting course material and working on projects. Faculty will benefit since many new faculty have used this type of technology to teach at other schools and are already seeking it out on our campus. In order to keep current with other schools and to provide more opportunities for faculty and students, this initiative is important and should be moved forward.

Assessment

Date	Department Name	Status	Cost to Date	Funding Source
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