Upgrade Tech Writing Lab to provide students and faculty with state-of-the-art workplace facility in which students can learn documentation, technology-based research and communications, and improve computer literacy skills. :: PIP System (SUNY Orange)

Upgrade Tech Writing Lab to provide students and faculty with state-of-the-art workplace facility in which students can learn documentation, technology-based research and communications, and improve computer literacy skills. Print All

Initiative Title	Upgrade Tech Writing Lab to provide students and faculty with state-of-the-art workplace facility in which students can learn documentation, technology-based research and communications, and improve computer literacy skills.
Submitted in Previous Year(s)	2008-2009; 2009-2010
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale	Tech Writing Lab facility must be kept current.
Consequences of this initiative not being funded	Students will not be prepared for workplace needs.
Department Goals
Programs
Locations
Estimated Completion Date	05/27/2010
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?	Yes
Importance	Low
Funding Source	Request for Prioritization
Created	06/17/2013 5:03 pm
Updated	06/17/2013 5:03 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.
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 D: Technology b: Create a cycle for implementing smart stations and smart boards in all instructional spaces on campus
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

Action Steps

Action Step	Responsible Party	Order
Continue to analyze lab use, and provide appropriate staffing (faculty, student aide), hours of operation; develop an ongoing plan for continual lab assessment.	English Department	1
Upgrade current hardware and software to meet current workplace needs of participating academic programs, like MLT, OTA, Telecommunications, Human Services, and Nursing.	Tech Services	2
Convert BT 260- Technical Writing Lab – into a wireless smart classroom/lab with permanently mounted ceiling projector/laptop combination, DVD playback unit.	Tech Services	3
Through interaction with participating departments and faculty, assess the effectiveness of current Technical Writing modules against workplace documentation demands and plan accordingly.	English Department	4
Continue to develop new Writing Consultancy Project department and program partnerships, promoting Technical Writing Modules or interdisciplinary course packages (like Nursing & Writing 1-4) as course options.	English Department	5
Develop and present Assignment Design Workshops and/or seminars for faculty (Technical Writing for Professors) to aid them in creation and use of writing tasks, materials and explanations that result in better student understanding and response.	English Department	6
Develop and implement a plan for supporting WCP coordinator, faculty and instructional time for interdisciplinary WCP activities like writing-across-the-curriculum/writing-in-the-disciplines collaborative efforts with other academic departments and facult	English Department	7
Work closely with CAPE, Tech Prep and other college departments to extend WCP activities, like the Nursing-Writing in-service training project, into the community workplace.	English Department	8
In anticipation of proposed Newburgh campus and extension of Writing Consultancy Project, plan for Technical Writing Lab facility at that site.	English Department	9

Expected Outcomes

Outcome	Order

Assessment Methods

Method	Description	Other Method	Responsible Party

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST:	$0.00
RECURRING COST:	$0.00

Equipment

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

Facility

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

Supply

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

Staffing

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

Training

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

Marketing

Need	Cost (Initial/Recurring)	Supporting Departments
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
				12	Upgrade Tech Writing Lab to provide students and faculty with state-of-the-art workplace facility in which students can learn documentation, technology-based research and communications, and improve computer literacy skills. $0.00 / $0.00	English

Assessment

Date	Department Name	Status	Cost to Date	Funding Source
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