PIP System (SUNY Orange)

2018 - 2019 Interdisciplinary Studies Plan

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

Last updated on: 12/01/2017 1:52 pm by Elaine Torda

Shrink Box

We continue to see Interdisciplinary Studies as a department with tremendous potential.  Education studies globally discuss the need for and increasing use of team teaching and cross disciplinary connections and courses to develop the creative, critical thinking and problem solving skills needed for success today.  Additionally, it, by its very nature, builds connections between people and areas (both on and off campus).  We hope to see these potentials more fully explored and expanded to recruit and retain students, faculty, and funding sources. 

Department Goals

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

# Department Goal
1 Seek ways to increase enrollment and retention in IDS and HUM courses
2 Continue to expand and explore course offerings as appropriate
3 Expand connections to other areas and groups both on and off campus
4 Continue to work on assessment for the betterment of the department
5 Continue to explore external and internal opportunities for student and faculty development
6 Continue to expand faculty team-teaching in the department

Initiatives

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

Initiative Title Importance  
Complete the development of a leadership certificate High
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Continue to develop and submit transfer paths appropriate to the department High
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Revise the current Honors Service Learning course for expansion to the entire student population (in conjunction with Student Services) High
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Develop a Model UN course Medium
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Develop Student Cohort Development and Retention Opportunities Medium
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Fund experiential learning, including conferences such as, but not limited, to Beacon Medium
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Generate new assessment tools appropriate for current PLOs and SLOs Medium
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Research and develop an exit survey for all HUM and IDS classes Low
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