Supplemental Learning Assistance for Bio :: PIP System (SUNY Orange)

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Initiative Title	Supplemental Learning Assistance for Bio
Submitted in Previous Year(s)	No
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale	A good number of students are not doing well in entry level Biology courses. This indicates a need for expanded learning assistance and specialized academic support.
Consequences of this initiative not being funded	High failure rate for gateway courses. Student attrition. With a high number of students needing to retake a course, there are fewer seats available for students taking the course for the first time.
Department Goals
Programs	Tutorial Center
Locations
Estimated Completion Date	01/12/2008
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?	Yes
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?
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 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.
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 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 II: Curriculum Change/Program Design b: Ensure an inclusion of the cultural arts, diversity, critical thinking, communication skills, information literacy etc. within the curriculum and programming for the community
AMP F: Professional Development a: Support teaching excellence, best practices and pedagogy through the Center for Teaching and Learning
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
AMP F: Professional Development f: Address the ongoing need for technology training through the Center for Teaching and Learning and initiatives such as a Technology Academy with hands-on learning

Action Steps

Action Step	Responsible Party	Order
Meet with Bio Dept Chair to determine target course, instructor etc	Coordinator of Learning Assistance Services	1
Meet with Instructor to plan for supplemental assistance related to student learning outcomes for course	Coordinator of Learning Assistance Services	2
Hire tutor	Coordinator of Learning Assistance Services and Biology Instructor	3
Notify students of new LAS/Biology offering	Biology Instructor	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

Expected Outcomes

Outcome	Order
Increased active learning demonstrated by increased class participation, student questions asked in class and interaction with instructor.	1
Decreased mid-term U grades	2
Increased course pass rate	3

Assessment Methods

Method	Description	Other Method	Responsible Party

Resources

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

Equipment

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

Facility

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
Blackboard access for students, tutor and instructor for on line interaction.	$0.00	Biology
TOTAL:	$0.00 / $0.00

Supply

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

Staffing

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
1Professional Tutor	$2040.00 / 2040.00 (1st year)	Biology Human Resources, AVP Office Payroll
TOTAL:	$2,040.00 / $2,040.00

Training

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
Student and tutor blackboard training	$0.00	Information Technology, CIO Office
Tutor training in enhanced learning strategies	$0.00
TOTAL:	$0.00 / $0.00

Marketing

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
20 flyers for student notification of service	$0.00
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
				1	Supplemental Learning Assistance for Bio $2,040.00 / $2,040.00	Academic Support Middletown Tutorial Center

Assessment

Date	Department Name	Status	Cost to Date	Funding Source
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