2015 - 2016 Science Engineering and Architecture Plan

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

Last updated on: 03/24/2015 2:00 pm by John Wolbeck

Shrink Box

Institute and evaluate the approved curricular changes to the A.A.S. Architectural technology degree, the A.S. Engineering Science degree and the A.S. Math science degree  Chemistry, Geology and Physics Tracks) implemented to meet the SUNY Seamless Transfer (SST) requirements and based on prior programmatic reviews.

Hire a full-time tenure track Architect  to replace professor Andrew Magnes.

Hire a full-time tenure track Chemist to address the increasing demand for chemistry offerings and both Middletown and Newburgh.

Increase science course offerings at Newburgh to support General Education and Health Professions requirements.

Complete gen ed natural science assessment cycle.

Increase/improve the departments web presence. 

Department Goals

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

# Department Goal
1 Provide a high quality, rigorous and meaningful Engineering curricula which will prepare students for transfer to upper division universities.
2 Provide a high quality, rigorous and meaningful Architectural curricula which will prepare students for transfer to upper division universities or entrance into the global workforce.
3 Provide a high quality, rigorous and meaningful Astronomy, Geology, Chemistry, Physics and Physical Science curricula which will support SUNY’s general education requirements as well as the requirements of students seeking degrees that are outside of the
4 Hire, develop and retain diverse, high quality faculty and staff to engage and support students in science, engineering and architectural education, research and development.
5 Be recognized as having the most outstanding science, engineering and architectural programs among our peers locally and regionally.
6 Enhance the Department's visibility both within and outside of the college.
7 Contribute to the economic and social development of the county, region, state and nation by maintaining mutually beneficial partnerships with the public and private sectors.

Initiatives

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