Specialized Learning Assistance for Liberal Arts Course

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Initiative Title	Specialized Learning Assistance for Liberal Arts Course
Submitted in Previous Year(s)	2007
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale	A good number of students are not doing well in entry level courses. They are not demonstrating necessary study skills or information management skills when there is an information literacy and or web enhanced componant to a course. This indicates a need for expanded learning assistance and specialized academic support. Learning assistance/tutoring is a key retention tool for all students but particularly for students who are at risk because they have not yet developed adequate college study strategies, critical thinking and information management skills.
Consequences of this initiative not being funded	High failure rate . Students who have a low grade point average may be on academic probation or be separated from the college. Students may step out due to poor grades and low satisfaction with their academic progress.
Department Goals
Programs	Tutorial Center
Locations
Estimated Completion Date	06/28/2010
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?	No
Importance	Low
Funding Source	Request for Prioritization
Created	06/17/2013 5:03 pm
Updated	06/17/2013 5:03 pm

Institutional Goals

Goal	How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
COLLEGE III: To implement technological delivery systems in Academic, Student and Administrative Services. 2: To increase the use of information technologies for enhancing education and communication.
COLLEGE III: To implement technological delivery systems in Academic, Student and Administrative Services. 3: To continue to enable technological improvements in academic advising, in registration, in keeping track of student progress, and in financial aid processing, while maintaining personal interactions between students and college personnel.
COLLEGE VI: To provide access for a diverse student population. 2: To increase the use of the College among populations which are traditionally under served.
MIDDLESTATES Standard11: Educational Offerings b: It is recommended that Orange County Community College develop a comprehensive assessment program, which links the assessment of student learning and program outcomes relative to program and College goals and objectives. It is further recommended that program and course goals be stated in terms of student learning outcomes. The student learning outcomes can, and should, then be used to evaluate the effectiveness of curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular learning experiences.
MIDDLESTATES Standard13: Related Educational Activities a: Developmental student learning is very important for the success of under-prepared students. As the college does not utilize consistent, student-specific data on the progress of these students, appropriate resources should be made available to assist the Developmental Education Program in tracking the progress of students and assessing their success after completion of developmental courses. Adequate software, and qualified and sufficient staffing to effectively and efficiently utilize it, should be available to gather important data about the progress of students.
STRATEGIC I: Develop and implement an Academic Master Plan that guides the renewal of current programs and services, the development of new programs and services, and formulizes the allocation of resources effectively.
AMP II: Curriculum Change/Program Design a: Explore the need for evening, weekend and non-traditional scheduling options for the delivery of programs and curriculum to better meet the needs of diverse students and the workplace
AMP II: Curriculum Change/Program Design i: Create learning communities and student cohorts such as a First Year Experience to enhance retention
AMP V: Student Support a: Implement a system to gain on-going feedback from students regarding the quality and effectiveness of the learning experience and support services offered
AMP V: Student Support c: Enhance retention efforts through collaboration between Academic Affairs and Student Development in areas such as academic advising and development and administration of specialized programs for at-risk students
AMP V: Student Support e: Ensure that adequate tutor services and academic assistance are available to meet the needs of students
AMP V: Student Support f: Balance meeting the needs of diverse students including those designated in the Honors program and those placed into developmental courses

Action Steps

Action Step	Responsible Party	Order
Meet with Dept Chairs to determine target course, instructor etc	Coordinator of Learning Assistance Services	1
Meet with Instructor ,Librarian and Coordinator of Instructional Technology to plan for learning assistance related to student learning outcomes for course	Coordinator of Learning Assistance Services	2
Hire Tutor	Coordinator of Learning Assistance Services	3
...Follow up sessions with instructor, tutor, librarian...	Coordinator of Learning Assistance Services	4
Tutor attends course one hour per week and meets with 6 students in small group and individual sessions for total of 136 hours per semester.	Coordinator of Learning Assistance Services	5
Train Tutor with emphasis on study skills and information literacy/technology	Coordinator of Learning Assistance Services	6

Expected Outcomes

Outcome	Order
Increased active learning demonstrated by increased class participation, student questions asked in class ,interaction with instructor, use of information technology, research strategies etc. .	1
...Decreased mid-term U grades	2
...Increased course pass rate	3

Assessment Methods

Method	Description	Other Method	Responsible Party

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST:	$3,489.00
RECURRING COST:	$2,040.00

Equipment

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
Laptop	$1449.00	Information Technology, CIO Office
TOTAL:	$1,449.00 / $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
One Professional Tutor	$2040.00 / 2040.00 (1st year)	Human Resources, AVP Office Payroll
TOTAL:	$2,040.00 / $2,040.00

Training

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
Information literacy and technology training	$0.00	Library Information Technology, CIO Office
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
13	13 Notes View	15		1	Specialized Learning Assistance for Liberal Arts Course $3,489.00 / $2,040.00	Academic Support Middletown Tutorial Center

Prioritization Notes

Level 4

Level 4 (PBIE Committee)

Commitment to student success is one of the highest priorities of the college and the PBIE committee evaluated this initiative as clearly furthering that goal. This pilot project seeks to explore ways to increase student success in liberal arts courses, an area where currently there is no specifically dedicated assistance. This initiative would go beyond what is currently offered in the tutoring center by assigning a specialized tutor to a specific liberal arts course and students in that course. Subsequently, the tutor would be much more familiar with the course’s material and expectations and be better prepared to assist students enrolled in the course. The potential benefits of this initiative are obvious and the committee feels this pilot project should be a priority of the college.

Assessment

Date	Department Name	Status	Cost to Date	Funding Source
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