Strategic Replacement of Microscopes in Genera lBiology I (BIO 101) lab :: PIP System (SUNY Orange)

Strategic Replacement of Microscopes in Genera lBiology I (BIO 101) lab Print All

Initiative Title	Strategic Replacement of Microscopes in Genera lBiology I (BIO 101) lab
Submitted in Previous Year(s)	No
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale	Fundamental understanding of biology requires hands-on critical observation of the detailed structures of living organisms, cells, tissues and organs at the microscopic level. The microscope is basic equipment to any biology lab. Currently, microscopes in service in our General Biology lab are quite old and have seen years of service during which lenses have become scratched and fogged to the extent that images are not clear and students are frustrated. As General Biology I is the initial course in our A.S. Natural Science degree sequence, it is especially important that students have "engaging" opportunities for hands-on observation and inquiry.
Consequences of this initiative not being funded	Students may not see specimens clearly leading to flawed understanding of cell, tissue and organ structures needed as a formative base of understanding. Moreover, frustration due to an inability to see and interpret specimen structure appropriately may cause the student's enthusiasm for science to diminish and and they will change educational/career direction.
Department Goals	To provide high-quality coursework to meet the diverse educational needs of SUNY Orange students. (Offer valuable academic programming, maintaining relevance and timeliness-SUNY Orange Master Plan 2016-2020, Objective #1 , To develop and enhance curricular offerings to align with contemporary educational needs and career/transfer opportunities.
Programs	AS Math Science
Locations	Main Campus
Estimated Completion Date
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?	Yes
Importance	High
Funding Source	Capital Budget
Created	11/29/2016 3:17 pm
Updated	12/01/2016 2:11 pm

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.	Microscopy is fundamental to developing hands-on understanding of biological specimens and high quality microscopes are essential to this task.

Action Steps

Action Step	Responsible Party	Order
Obtain bids from appropriate vendors, place orders for microscopes, set up in General Biology Lab..	Biology Department Chair and Biology Technical Assistant	1

Expected Outcomes

Outcome	Order
Enhanced student learning experience and performance on lab exercises.	1

Assessment Methods

Method	Description	Other Method	Responsible Party
Other	Enter other assessment method	Monitoring student success on laboratory assignments and General Education Assessment. Gathering student feedback resulting from student course evaluations.	Biology Department Chair and Technical Assistant

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST:	$6,500.00
RECURRING COST:	$6,500.00

Equipment

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
Approx. $20,000 for 15 microscopes or $6,500 for 5 microscopes each year over the next three years.	$6500.00 / 6500.00 (1st year)	Biology Business Office
TOTAL:	$6,500.00 / $6,500.00

Facility

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

Supply

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Staffing

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Training

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Marketing

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Other

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Prioritization

This is initiative is ready for prioritization.

Assessment

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