This Art Gallery / classroom needs funding for supplies and maintenance to support student activities.  Previous budget line 2111-7348 was cut several years ago. 

As part of a larger effort to support students in the HMS program, the Behavioral Sciences Department would like to establish a formal peer mentoring program where second year students can assist first year students as they begin the program.

More attractive signage for open house, accepted students day

The Criminal Justice Program still requires students to take 1 credit in Phys Ed. We have discussed with the Chair of the Movement Science Program the potential of developing a class dedicated to the Physical Requirements of potential law enforcement candidates. We believe that this project will improve the physical abilities and overall health of our students while enhancing their chances of success on this police entry level requirement.

We have had initial meetings with the Orange County Police Academy and the Orange County Police Chiefs Association regarding the development of a Police Pre-employment program. Rockland County Community College has such a collaboration with the Rockland Police Academy as well as Sullivan and Onondoga Community Colleges with their respective LE Partners. We have had one additional meeting on this. 

Enhance academic program with more technology and hands on type lab programming. Prepare lesson plans and conduct labs for use of force simulator. Lab coordinator will  work with local law enforcement to ensure safe transport and return of expensive equipment as well as update equipment regularly.

Students who are taking gateway courses are often new to the college experience, and need some additional support when it comes to being successful in their coursework.  The education department would like to either facilitate workshops associated with student success in gateway courses, or identify workshops offered by others that may be relevant to our students.  Additionally, particularly during midterms and final exams, we would like to encourage students to form study groups, and find space for these groups to meet.

Without analysis of student success/completion of this offering along with  eventually compiling data regarding  success in ENG 102, it will not be possible to assess academic, non-cognitive, and financial implications of this transition in developmental education.  Also, such data must be submitted  SUNY as a requirement of PIF funding received.

With more than 800 students in the ALP courses in Fall 2019, there were times when the center was extremely busy. Adding instructor hours would allow the center to meet the needs of more students.

For nearly a decade, Global Initiative (GI) has played an important role in the life of the College and Community.  Through programming dozens of events we have provided high-quality academic lectures and cultural experiences for students, faculty, staff, and the Orange County community.  Additionally, GI has provided faculty and staff with professional development opportunities and the chance to contribute their expertise to the College.  Much of this has been a result of generous funding from the College Budget and private donors. 

However, in the last few years, we have witnessed an erosion of programming that stems from declining financial support.  We seek full funding of Global Initiative for AY 2020-2021 in order to restore these opportunities for our academic community.  This requires a minimum of $5,000 and a 3-credit abatement for a Global Initiative coordinator. 

As an academic institution, the College should pay careful attention to the fact that Global Initiative professionalizes and highlights the contributions of our community and serves the College's educational and community goals.   Ultimately, we feel that because of its importance and relevance, this program should be growing, not contracting.