2016 - 2017 CAPE Plan

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

Last updated on: 02/08/2016 9:51 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 region and the state, 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 collaborations with external organizations
4 Increase connections within the College community
5 Build effective promotion, awareness and advocacy
6 Enhance professional growth opportunities for CAPE staff and faculty
7 Strengthen institutional effectiveness efforts / operational excellence
8 Work on a seamless transition for CAPE students to enter College academic programs

Initiatives

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