Testing Center :: PIP System (SUNY Orange)

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Initiative Title	Testing Center
Submitted in Previous Year(s)	No
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale	Develop and coordinate a testing center for the public, students, professionals, and other individuals to take exams and certify their level of knowledge in a given subject area including professional licensing, industry certification, and other credentialing.
Consequences of this initiative not being funded	- Prevents Orange County residents access to such testing services - Reduces the income potential for the College
Department Goals
Programs	Corporate Training, Workforce Development / HSE
Locations
Estimated Completion Date	07/14/2008
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 IV: To serve as a resource for economic development to business, industry, government and the community. 3: To determine the needs for credit and non-credit courses and programs in order to provide job-related credentials and enhanced employability opportunities for 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 D: Technology a: Upgrade computer labs and relevant equipment on a consistent three-year cycle
AMP H: Collaboration and Partnerships e: Develop a formula for resource sharing between CAPE and credit departments to serve as an incentive for building discretionary funds within department budgets

Action Steps

Action Step	Responsible Party	Order
Identify Vendor Partnerships & Selection	CAPE, ITS (Jim Dutcher), Christine Work	1
Identify testing site requirements including all technology needs and non-technology needs	CAPE, ITS (Jim Dutcher)	2
Order and procure hardware/software, furniture, and other items	CAPE, ITS (Jim Dutcher)	3
Install all hardware, software and other items that satisfy the testing site requirements	ITS Dept., Facilities Dept.	4
Testing site training certification from vendor	CAPE, ITS Dept.	5
Beta Test Site	CAPE, ITS Dept	6
Receive testing site certification from vendors	CAPE	7
Open testing site to the public	CAPE	8

Expected Outcomes

Outcome	Order
The Hudson Valley will have a more accessible site for testing	1
Prospective SUNY Orange and other college-bound students will be able to take CLEP and other possible credit-earning exams	2
Hudson Valley professionals will be able to take their licensing and other required professional development exams locally	3
Generate a steady flow of income back to the College	4

Assessment Methods

Method	Description	Other Method	Responsible Party

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST:	$59,500.00
RECURRING COST:	$41,700.00

Equipment

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
Annual license fees	$5000.00 / 5000.00	CAPE
Computer lab setup (10 workstations) including PC's, furniture, surveillance equipment	$50000.00	Information Technology, CIO Office CAPE
Hardware / software upgrades	$1000.00 / 1000.00	Information Technology, CIO Office CAPE
Server and backup	$3000.00	Information Technology, CIO Office CAPE
TOTAL:	$53,000.00 / $6,000.00

Facility

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
Install furniture and surveillance equipment	$0.00
TOTAL:	$0.00 / $0.00

Supply

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

Staffing

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
Full Time Testing Coordinator	$29500.00 / 29500.00	CAPE
Part Time Testing Assistant	$5200.00 / 5200.00	CAPE
TOTAL:	$0.00 / $34,700.00

Training

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
Training Consultants	$6500.00
TOTAL:	$6,500.00 / $0.00

Marketing

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
Paper literature, website, and other marketing activities	$1000.00 / 1000.00	CAPE Marketing
TOTAL:	$0.00 / $1,000.00

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	Testing Center $59,500.00 / $41,700.00	CAPE Corporate Training Workforce Development / HSE

Assessment

Date	Department Name	Status	Cost to Date	Funding Source
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