2014 - 2015 CAPE Plan

A general statement (narrative) about what the department wants to accomplish.

Last updated on: 05/23/2014 9:40 am by David Kohn

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SUNY Orange Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) seeks to extend the resources of the College to the various constituencies it serves through non-credit professional development, college preparation, and enrichment opportunities with targeted, measurable goals and outcomes and to provide the highest quality learning environment and support services for educational programs and activities. To serve CAPE's varied student population, we recruit diverse faculty with extensive experience and education.

CAPE’s programs and courses relate to the following:

  • Basic skills courses for those needing basic reading, writing, and math skills
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) courses for limited English speakers
  • High school equivalency completion and test preparation courses for those not completing high school
  • Enrichment courses providing fee-based professional and personal enrichment classes
  • Contract Education courses customized to the specific needs of business and industry
  • Career and Technical courses to community members seeking industry certification or advancement
  • Career Development and College Preparation courses.

CAPE functions as an integral part of SUNY Orange, providing transitional pathways to college. By creating partnerships with departments, colleges, programs, businesses, industry and the community here and throughout the region, CAPE strengthens its role in the College, the community, the state, and the world, by building a well-educated workforce and by stimulating economic growth through education. CAPE is staffed by professional and competent personnel, who strive to serve the best interests of students.

Department Goals

Specific things the department wishes to achieve or accomplish this academic year.

# Department Goal
1 Demonstrate financial self-sufficiency and increase the College's resources and capacity
2 Increase educational opportunities available through CAPE
3 Build strong partnerships and alliances with external organizations
4 Increase productive relationships within the College community
5 Build effective promotion and awareness
6 Enhance professional growth opportunities for CAPE staff and faculty

Initiatives

Projects or processes that would assist you in achieving one or more of your goals this academic year.

Initiative Title Importance  
Create new display materials for CAPE High
Create partnerships with other HVEC partners & other colleges High
Develop new DDP database High
Implement Assisted Living Industry Forum High
Create new financial reports for CAPE Medium
Develop and implement Problem Gambling Specialty Credential courses for CASACs Medium
Increase attainment of degrees, certifications, certificates, diplomas, and other industry-recognized credentials Medium
Investigate and Decide on a new Continuing Education Registration Management process Medium
Support the design and delivery of employer sponsored work-based training models Medium
Actively develop relationships with local manufacturing companies Low
Conduct a market analysis to determine the need/feasability of re-introducing the Pre-Licensing program Low
Continue Issuing Marilyn Wheeler Fund Awards Low
Develop and implement a Gas Operator Technician Training Program Low
Develop new Institutional Effective metrics Low
Increase marketing and awareness efforts Low
Patty Low
Review and recreate student and instructor evaluations Low
Sector Strategy Facilitation and Planning Low
Transitioning to the Common Core High School Equivalency curriculum Low