The Great Teachers Retreat



Initiative TitleThe Great Teachers Retreat
Submitted in Previous Year(s)2018
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale

This would serve as an opportunity to collaborate on teaching strategies, innovations and best practices, while simultaneously creating a network of regional colleagues. 

Consequences of this initiative not being funded

This initiative is a low cost, high-value opportunity which would provide numerous benefits to faculty participants. Not only would it serve as an exceptional professional development event, but also allow for the building of a regional network or cohort.

Department GoalsSupport the recommendations of the Guided Pathways Task Forces, Continue to build and reinforce collaborative relationships the divisions and departments within college to continue enhancing services, infrastructure, and the student experiences.
Programs
LocationsOther Instructional Site
Estimated Completion Date09/01/2019
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?Yes
ImportanceMedium
Funding SourceRequest for Prioritization
Created12/19/2018 12:20 pm
Updated04/14/2019 7:19 pm

Institutional Goals

Goal How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
This will provide a valuable opportunity for SUNY Orange faculty to interact and network with faculty at other institutions within our region to discuss their teaching and learning practices and challenges.
The Great Teacher's Retreat would create an exciting and informative professional development event among faculty within the Hudson Valley Educational Consortium and beyond.
The foundation of an expanded network of colleagues will surely bring new opportunities to our region's students through the sharing of ideas, innovations, challenges and future partnerships.

Action Steps

Action Step Responsible Party Order
Coordinate event details and logistics with co-CTL Directors at our sister institutions Dena Whipple 1
Prepare Training materials and event curriculum Center for Teaching and Learning 2
Create an application or selection process for interested faculty members Center for Teaching and Learning 3

Expected Outcomes

Outcome Order
An expanded network of regional colleagues upon which future collaborations could be drawn. 1
A refreshed and invigorated level of teaching brought back to SUNY Orange students and academic departments 2
Enhanced professional development opportunities showing high value with low cost to each institution. 3
Coordinated, regional professional development 4

Assessment Methods

Method Description Other Method Responsible Party
Interviews The students (or other participants) are able during an interview to share their direct experiences, attitudes and beliefs. Interviews can be either structured or unstructured. Center for Teaching and Learning

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST: $1,200.00
RECURRING COST: $1,200.00

Equipment

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
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Facility

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Supply

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
Event logistics including location, food, supplies, and travel $1200.00 / 1200.00 (1st year)
  • Center for Teaching and Learning
TOTAL: $1,200.00 / $1,200.00

Staffing

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Training

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Marketing

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Other

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Combined From

Initiative Title Department
The Annual Great Teachers' Retreat Center for Teaching and Learning

Prioritization

Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Initiative Title Department
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The Great Teachers Retreat
$1,200.00 / $1,200.00
Learning & Student Success, AVP Office

Prioritization Notes

Level 4 (PBIE Committee)

This would be an expansion of a recurring internal event to include colleagues from other colleges.  This would be beneficial for idea sharing and networking and surely could have a positive impact on teaching and learning at SUNY Orange.  The enrichment of our faculty would be passed on to our students.

Assessment

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