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Dutchess Community College STRATEGIC PLANNING DOCUMENT 2007– 2008
November 2007
Office of Institutional Research, Planning & Assessment Susan H. Duncan, Director Maryanne P. Kinsella, Research Assistant Mary A. Ramaglia, Program Assistant Acknowledgements
This Planning Document would not be possible without the help of many people throughout the College community. All the deans, directors, academic department heads and program chairs make major contributions.
Sincere thanks to all of you.
Note: The Strategic Planning Document is available electronically. It can be accessed from the Dutchess Community College website home Page using the following steps:
1) Click on Academics 2) Click on Documents 3) Click on Planning Document, which appears under “Handbooks and Reports”.
Contents 1.0 Introduction and History ...... 4 2.0 Values and Mission ...... 6 2.1 Values Statement ...... 6 2.2 Mission Statement ...... 7 2.3 Institutional Goals ...... 7 3.0 Institutional Assessment and Benchmarking ..………………………………….9 3.1 Definition of Institutional Assessment...... 9 3.1.01 Core Indicator: Persistence ...... 10 3.1.02 Core Indicator: Degree Completion Rates...... 11 3.1.03 Core Indicator: Performance after Transfer ...... 12 3.1.04 Core Indicator: Workforce Development …………………………...13 3.1.05 Core Indicator: DC Fall 2006 HS Grads ...... 14 3.2 Definition of Benchmarking………………………………………………...... 15 3.2.01 Tuition…………………………………………………………………..16 3.2.02 Transfer Student Success....………… .. …………………………..16 3.2.03 Enrollment……………………………………………………………..17 3.2.04 Capture Rate………………………………………………………….17 4.0 Strategic Planning …………………………………………………………………...18 4.1 Definition of Strategic Planning……………………………………………....18 4.1.01 InstitutionaI Identity……………………………………………………18 4.1.02 Current Environment………………………………………………….18 4.1.03 Future Vision……………………………………………………….….18 4.1.04 Planning………………………………………………………………..19 4.1.05 Strategic Issues…………………………………………………….…20 4.1.06 Summary…………………………………………………………….…20 4.2 Environmental Influences……………………………………………………..22 4.2.01 External Influences/Environmental Scan……………………….…..22 4.2.02 Internal Influences…………………………………………………….25 5.0 Strategic Planning Process…………………………………………………….…..26 5.1 Participants …………………………………………………………..26 5.2 Planning Cycle/Model ………………………………………………………..29 5.3 Strategic Planning Cycle Description……………………...... 30
6.0 2007-2008 Plan………………………………………………………………………..33
6.1 Division Response to College Objectives...... 33 6.1.01 College Objective #1...... 34 6.1.02 College Objective #2...... 36 6.2 Division Objectives ...... 38 6.2.01 Academic Affairs...... 38
6.2.02 Student Services and Enrollment Management...... 47 6.2.03 Administration and Finance ...... 54 6.2.04 Community Services and Special Programs...... 59 6.3 Academic Department Objectives ...... 62 6.3.01 Allied Health and Biological Sciences...... 62 6.3.02 Behavioral Sciences ...... 69 6.3.03 Business Technologies...... 75 6.3.04 Engineering, Architecture, and Computer Sciences ...... 78 6.3.05 English and Humanities...... 85 6.3.06 Health, Physical Education, Athletics and Dance ...... 91 6.3.07 History, Government, and Economics ...... 95 6.3.08 Mathematics, Physical and Computer Sciences...... 100 6.3.09 Nursing……………...... 103 6.3.10 Performing, Visual Arts and Communications ...... 107 7.0 Status of 2006-07 Plan ...... 114 7.1 College Objectives and Status ...... 114 7.1.01 DCC Foundation Mini-Grant Awards ...... 114 7.2 Division Status Reports……...... 118 7.2.01 Academic Affairs...... 118 7.2.02 Student Services and Enrollment Management...... 133 7.2.03 Administration and Finance ...... 146 7.2.04 Community Services and Special Programs...... 153 7.3 Academic Department Status Reports ...... 156 7.3.01 Allied Health and Biological Sciences...... 156 7.3.02 Behavioral Sciences ...... 167 7.3.03 Business Technologies...... 176 7.3.04 Engineering, Architecture, and Computer Sciences ...... 181 7.3.05 English and Humanities...... 192 7.3.06 Health, Physical Education, Athletics and Dance ...... 198 7.3.07 History, Government, and Economics ...... 206 7.3.08 Mathematics, Physical and Computer Sciences...... 214 7.3.09 Nursing………………… ...... 218 7.3.10 Performing, Visual Arts and Communications ...... 223
8.0 Definitions ...... 231
Appendices ...... 243
Reader Comment Form ...... 245
1.0 Introduction and History
Dutchess Community College, for the first 25 years of its existence, enjoyed a period of steady growth in a relatively stable environment. In the mid- 1980s, enrollment declined for the first time and the external environment began to change rapidly. At that time, the College embarked on a comprehensive planning process. Prior to 1984, individual departments did their own planning, which was taken as a totality to provide the college plan.
Starting in the mid-1980s, DCC embarked on a number of formal planning initiatives which resulted in annual planning documents:
1984-85 Comprehensive Planning Process 1984-85 The Consensus Plan 1985-86 Comprehensive Plan 1986-87 A Summary of Departmental Planning Objectives 1987-88 Planning for Quality at Dutchess Community College 1988-89 Planning for Quality at Dutchess Community College 1989-90 Interim Operational Planning Summary 1990-91 Interim Operational Planning Summary Fall 1990 DCC Strategic Plan for 1991-93 1991-92 Planning Committee Guidebook 1992-93 Planning Handbook and Budget Cycles 1993-94 Planning Document, objectives only 1994-95 Planning Document, objectives and status reports 1995-96 Planning Document, objectives and status reports 1996-97 Planning Document, objectives and status reports 1997-98 Planning Document, objectives and status reports 1998-99 Planning Document, objectives and status reports 1999-00 Planning Document, objectives and status reports 2000-01 Planning Document, objectives and status reports 2001-02 Planning Document, objectives and status reports 2002-03 Planning Document, objectives and status reports 2003-04 Planning Document, objectives and status reports 2004-05 Planning Document objectives and status reports 2005-06 Planning Document objectives and status reports 2006-07 Planning Document objectives and status reports 2007-08 Planning Document objectives and status reports
The current Planning Process model has been used since 1993. At that time, DCC built on the lessons of the past to design a Planning Process that would meet its planning needs, would be easy to understand, and would utilize existing administrative structures.
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DCC's Planning Process has several key features:
Strategic Nature. The Planning Process is driven and guided by the Strategic Direction of the College. At each phase of the Planning Process, the Strategic Direction is considered.
Focus. The Planning Process focuses on a small number of objectives. Usually only two College Objectives are chosen. This permits maximum recognition and allows the College to concentrate its efforts in a very effective way.
Broad participation. The Planning Process involves a broad range of the college community, not just one dean or department (see Participants, section 4.1). This inclusion of a wide variety of viewpoints ensures a final plan that addresses the needs of the entire college community and will be supported by the entire college community.
Continuity. Although each academic year has its own planning cycle, these cycles overlap for several months. At the same time that the accomplishments of the prior year are being evaluated, objectives are being set for the new year. This provides a natural progression from year to year.
Use of existing college structures. This is critical for the acceptance and success of the Planning Process. With the exception of the Stakeholders group, no new college infrastructures were created to support the Planning Process. The majority of the planning is accomplished during pre-existing meetings and by pre- existing groups. For example, all academic departments produce an Annual Report. The Planning Document Status Reports are an integral part of these Annual Reports.
Multi-year approach. The Planning Process is driven by the Strategic Direction of the College which extends for three to five years in the future. Although specific activities which can be accomplished in one year make up the major portion of the Planning Objectives, these are all chosen with an eye on the Strategic Direction of the College.
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2.0 Values and Mission
2.1 Values Statement The Dutchess Community College Values Statement was developed in an effort to express and emphasize the actions and activities that should take place daily on our campus. The Values provide a guide for the quality of education offered here, as well as a standard measure for the future efforts of faculty, staff, and administration. The Values Statement, combined with the Mission of the College, define and reinforce the type of service Dutchess Community College is committed to providing to Dutchess County and the Mid-Hudson Region. The DCC Values are:
Excellent education and service: We keep our programs strong and updated. We set and adhere to reasonable and appropriate standards. We assess how well we are doing and make needed changes. The College's basic challenge is to continue the tradition of excellence in education and service that has always been a hallmark of Dutchess Community College.
Caring attitude: We show a genuine concern for our students: how they learn, mature and develop. The caring attitude exhibited by faculty and staff is extremely important to our students' success. Most of our graduates remember fondly people at Dutchess Community College who had an impact on their lives. This caring attitude also helps to define how we are perceived by those we serve, and in this sense contributes to our reputation.
Innovation: We make a conscious effort to ensure that what we do is appropriate for the times and circumstances. Innovation includes the implementation of new and creative teaching methods as well as the use of technology to achieve efficiency and effectiveness.
Pride: We strive to create an atmosphere in which all members of the College community have a sense of personal dignity and worth. Pride is related to self- respect and a desire for excellence. It establishes a tone and level of expectation that becomes the foundation for success. A college that achieves distinction has a right to be proud.
Reputation: We desire to be held in high regard and esteem by others. A good reputation is hard to acquire, and it must be earned again and again. The way others view us is important to our success. Integrity, which is being honest and doing what we say we are going to do, is an essential component of earning and keeping a good reputation.
The Board of Trustees adopted these Values on July 11, 1995.
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2.2 Mission Statement
The mission of the College is a statement of purpose, the basic foundation upon which Dutchess Community College is built. The Strategic Direction of the College emanates from this mission. The mission as stated in the College Catalog is:
The mission of Dutchess Community College is to provide open access to an affordable, quality post secondary education to citizens of Dutchess County and others. As a comprehensive community college, DCC offers college transfer and occupational/technical degree programs, certificate programs, lifelong learning opportunities, and service to the community. The College provides educational experiences that enable qualified students to expand their academic capabilities and further develop thinking and decision making skills. By providing a full collegiate experience, the College seeks to ensure that all students achieve their individual potential.
2.3 Institutional Goals
The continuing institutional goals of Dutchess Community College have been reviewed by faculty, administration, and Trustees of the College. They are as follows:
To provide courses and programs to prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities, as well as to prepare students for employment.
To offer educational programs that provide for the acquisition of general knowledge and basic skills supporting opportunities for flexible, lifelong learning.
To provide non-credit vocational, professional, and self-development courses and programs, and to offer public service activities for the community.
To provide student support services to help students achieve their individual potential and participate in a full collegial experience by providing career, academic and personal counseling.
To assess the competencies of incoming students and provide an academic experience that will afford all students the opportunity to be successful.
To maintain a policy of open access supported by outreach efforts to attract a diverse student population and offer continued support to ensure a diverse college community.
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To maintain an environment in which students recognize their social and political responsibilities to the community, the nation, and the world.
To provide an intellectual and physical environment conducive to inquiry, expression and learning.
To promote effective communication that creates and maintains trust and respect within the college community.
To provide opportunity for participation in college governance by members of the college community.
To maintain excellence in teaching, learning, and administration by providing opportunities for professional development.
To continually monitor and evaluate institutional effectiveness.
To provide the local community with access to college sponsored cultural, intellectual and recreational activities.
To encourage a recognition and understanding of personal and cultural differences.
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3.0 Institutional Assessment and Benchmarking
3.1 Definition of Institutional Assessment
Institutional assessment involves close analyses of the education and services provided by a college, as well as monitoring and improving student learning. Outcomes assessment is the process that not only monitors what and how well students learn, but it also measures the effectiveness of the institution in providing effective learning opportunities. These opportunities must include the dissemination and understanding of core indicators of effectiveness objectives and student support strategies as well as the consistent application of high academic standards.
Overall, such an on-going student outcomes assessment process works to improve institutional effectiveness. This process uses multiple measures of valid, reliable, and relevant assessment procedures, both quantitative and qualitative, to monitor and improve courses, services, and program core indicators of effectiveness. The data collected over time provides information for curriculum reform, broad-based planning, resource allocation, organizational leadership, institutional governance, and staff and student development. This information is used to improve instruction, student and community services, and to certify academic excellence for our students and constituencies.
Core Indicators of Effectiveness are broad measures that act as important gauges of institutional effectiveness. Core Indicators’ trends are tracked, analyzed over time, and eventually compared with peer colleges in order to establish benchmarks. Core Indicators of Effectiveness results are publicly shared within the context of celebrating accomplishments and identifying areas needing improvement.
Following are five tables showing how effective DCC is in a number of Core Indicators:
Strategic Planning Document 2007-08 Page 9 3.1.01 Student Progress Core Indicator: Persistence (Fall to Fall)
Cohort: New Full-Time Students, Falls 1999-2006 National Fall to Fall Full-Time Student Count of New Count that Re-Enrolled Percent that Re-Enrolled (First Year to Second Year) Start Semester Full-Time Students in the Following Fall in the Following Fall Re-Enrollment Percents
Fall 1999 939 599 63.8% 51.6%
Fall 2000 891 567 63.6% 51.6%
Fall 2001 1,040 666 64.0% 52.8%
Fall 2002 1,013 628 62.0% 51.3%
Fall 2003 1,298 809 62.3% 51.6%
Fall 2004 1,253 767 61.2% 52.5%
Fall 2005 1,174 731 62.3% 51.4%
Fall 2006 1,162 743 63.9% (not yet available*)
Data Sources: SUNY Data File Measuring Enrollment at the 3rd Week Census, ACT Data Files for Two-Year Public Colleges, www.act.org/path/policy/pdf/retain_trends.pdf COLZ197: FTFT *There is a two-year lag in the availability of this data
Strategic Planning Document 2007-08 Page 10 3.1.02 Student Progress Core Indicator: Degree Completion Rates Fall 2003 Cohort for First-Time, Full-Time Associate Level Students
Grads GradsPersisters Total Successful withinSUNY Transfers Non-SUNY Transfers from other Enrolled Educational Three Years (Without a Degree) (Without a Degree) Instit. Fall 2005 Outcomes Attrition
Dutchess 23.10% 10.82% 9.85% 0.56% 15.91% 60.17% 39.82% Orange 17.65% 9.02% 9.42% 0.98% 16.36% 53.47% 46.52% Rockland 21.69% 10.75% 11.46% 0.34% 16.93% 61.11% 38.88% Sullivan 16.86% 15.13% 23.78% 0.60% 4.06% 60.36% 39.63% Ulster 24.48% 11.83% 5.91% 0.40% 12.44% 55.10% 44.89% Westchester 14.06% 6.49% 15.51% 0.36% 18.41% 54.85% 45.14%
source: SUNY Office of Insitutional Research "Successful Educational Outcomes" Report, Fall 2003 cohort, Status as of Fall 2006
Strategic Planning Document 2007-08 Page 11 3.1.03 Transfer Preparation Core Indicator: Performance After Transfer Fall 2002 Cohort AA/AS Students Transferring to Same Program to Pursue a Bachelor's Degree 2002 2002 2001 2001 2001 2001 cohort cohort cohort cohort cohort cohort Community College N Transfers Cum Bach Degrees Fall 2006 Grad Rate Retention Rate Grad Rate Rank Retention Rate Rank 1 Ulster 61 53 1 86.89% 88.52% 68.52% 19 68.52% 19 2 Orange 66 57 0 86.36% 86.36% 77.78% 6 77.78% 6 3 Mohawk Valley 83 68 1 81.93% 83.13% 50.00% 29 51.82% 29 4 Tompkins-Cortland 32 26 0 81.25% 81.25% 81.48% 2 85.19% 2 5 Genesee 143 109 1 76.22% 76.92% 68.87% 15 71.52% 15 6 Broome 123 93 1 75.61% 76.42% 77.87% 5 80.33% 5 7 Fulton-Montgomery 40 30 0 75.00% 75.00% 65.71% 21 65.71% 21 8 Hudson Valley 65 48 0 73.85% 73.85% 72.50% 10 75.00% 9 9 Jamestown 177 130 3 73.45% 75.14% 68.57% 18 70.29% 16 10 Adirondack 78 56 1 71.79% 73.08% 69.70% 14 69.70% 17 11 Corning 74 53 1 71.62% 72.97% 92.59% 1 92.59% 1 12 Onondaga 63 45 5 71.43% 79.37% 73.42% 8 73.42% 12 13 Cayuga 64 45 1 70.31% 71.88% 79.25% 4 81.13% 3 14 Rockland 57 40 1 70.18% 71.93% 62.69% 23 64.18% 24 15 Dutchess 115 80 0 69.57% 69.57% 77.22% 7 77.22% 7 16 North Country 32 22 0 68.75% 68.75% 66.67% 20 66.67% 20 17 Finger Lakes 102 69 3 67.65% 70.59% 68.82% 16 72.04% 13 18 Monroe 312 209 10 66.99% 70.19% 70.98% 12 73.73% 10 19 Columbia-Greene 35 23 2 65.71% 71.43% 59.26% 26 59.26% 28 20 Niagara 136 89 4 65.44% 68.38% 72.93% 9 76.69% 8 21 Clinton 58 37 2 63.79% 67.24% 71.05% 11 73.68% 11 22 Erie 180 110 11 61.11% 67.22% 69.77% 13 71.63% 14 23 Herkimer 72 44 3 61.11% 65.28% 63.93% 22 65.57% 22 24 Jefferson 84 51 5 60.71% 66.67% 68.63% 17 69.61% 18 25 Suffolk 183 111 1 60.66% 61.20% 57.24% 28 60.00% 27 26 Westchester 47 28 1 59.57% 61.70% 80.49% 3 80.49% 4 27 Schenectady 12 7 0 58.33% 58.33% 62.50% 24 62.50% 25 28 Nassau 154 87 5 56.49% 59.74% 58.74% 27 61.54% 26 29 Sullivan 30 14 2 46.67% 53.33% 60.87% 25 65.22% 23 Overall 2678 1834 65 68.48% 70.91% 68.96% 70.87%
source: SUNY Transfer Student Outcomes Report prepared for the SUNY CC Faculty Council, April 2006 note: this data includes transfers to SUNY New Paltz, source is internal SUNY data (Student Data File, Automated Degree File)
Strategic Planning Document 2007-08 Page 12 3.1.04 Workforce Development Core Indicator: Client Assessment of Programs and Services Percent Your Comparison Institution Colleges Overall impression of quality of education at this college
Item Average 3.89 3.73
(quality scale: 5=Very High, 4=High, 3=Average, 2=Low, 1=Very Low)
Satisfaction Average Your Comparison How satisfied are you with this college in general? Institution Colleges
Item Average 4.16 4.00 (satisfaction scale: 5=Very Satisfied, 4=Satisfied, 3=Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied, 2=Dissatisfied, 1=Very Dissatisfied)
Satisfaction Average Your Comparison Institution Colleges Satisfaction with Services, Facilities, College Environment and Climate How satisfied are you with… Value of information provided by academic advisor(s) 3.66 3.76 Campus acceptance of individual differences 4.02 3.95 Quality of instruction 3.91 3.96
Frequency Average Your Comparison How frequently have you... Institution Colleges been satisfied with your academic experiences at this college? 3.82 3.76 (frequency scale: 5=Very Frequently, 4=Frequently, 3=Sometimes, 2=Rarely, 1=Never)
source: SUNY Student Opinion Survey, Aug 2006, SUNY Mid-size Community Colleges
Strategic Planning Document 2007-08 Page 13 3.1.05 Student Recruitment Core Indicator: Dutchess County Fall 2006 High School Grads
H.S. Graduates Applicants Registered college- college- college- as % of as % of as % of as % of as % of as % of bound bound bound H.S. all college- 2yr coll. H.S. all college- 2yr coll. High School Name count 4yr 2yr 4yr + 2yr count graduates bound bound3 count graduates bound bound
Arlington 651 330 285 615 272 42% 44% 95% 207 32% 34% 73% Beacon 246 89 128 217 88 36% 41% 69% 69 28% 32% 54% Dover 123 49 56 105 51 41% 49% 91% 32 26% 30% 57%
Franklin D. Roosevelt 281 102 140 242 144 51% 60% 103% 130 46% 54% 93% John Jay 442 242 135 377 140 32% 37% 104% 112 25% 30% 83% Millbrook 81 36 40 76 27 33% 36% 68% 22 27% 29% 55%
Pawling 97 49 35 84 34 35% 40% 97% 21 22% 25% 60% Poughkeepsie H.S. 171 76 67 143 80 47% 56% 119% 50 29% 35% 75% Red Hook 165 89 47 136 39 24% 29% 83% 29 18% 21% 62%
Rhinebeck 81 51 23 74 20 25% 27% 87% 16 20% 22% 70% Roy C. Ketcham 418 162 188 350 186 44% 53% 99% 155 37% 44% 82% Spackenkill 138 78 44 122 44 32% 36% 100% 36 26% 30% 82%
Stissing Mountain 84 44 32 76 20 24% 26% 63% 11 13% 14% 34% Webutuck 55 21 29 50 20 36% 40% 69% 16 29% 32% 55% 3,033 1,418 1,249 2,667 1,165 38% 44% 93% 906 30% 34% 73%
note: 1. H.S. graduates include Aug. 2005, January and June 2006. 2. There are some applicants with unknown or missing high school. If these are county h.s. grads, then the capture rate would increase. 3. A possible cause for numbers exceeding 100% could be that--in addition to "2-yr college bound students"--some "4-yr college bound students" also apply to DCC.
sources: Graduates NYSED website, NYS School Report Card, Comprehensive Information Report.
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3.2 Definition of Benchmarking
Benchmarking is the process of identifying, sharing, and using best practices to improve administrative processes and allows an institution to determine who amongst its peers is the best, who sets standards, and what those standards are.
Compared to the other SUNY community colleges in the region, DCC performed well on several important indicators.
1. TUITION: DCC currently has the lowest tuition of any other community college in the surrounding counties. In addition, the College’s tuition is the lowest of any college or university in the state. (3.2.01)
2. TRANSFER STUDENT SUCCESS: DCC students who transfer to the Education program at the nearest Senior SUNY University not only surpass the transfer students from most other area Community Colleges, but also perform equally well or better than the four-year university’s own students. (3.2.02)
3. ENROLLMENT: DCC achieves the highest enrollment of all the community colleges in the region in terms of both headcount enrollment and state- funded FTE’s. (3.2.03)
4. CAPTURE RATE: DCC captures a higher percentage of County residents as students than any of the community colleges in surrounding counties. (3.2.04)
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3.2.01
Tuition
Full-time Tuition Part-time Tuition Community College 2007-2008 2007-2008 Dutchess $2,800 $115/credit hour Rockland $3,200 $133/credit hour Columbia-Greene $3,072 $128/credit hour Orange $3,100 $130/credit hour Sullivan $3,360 $173/credit hour Ulster $3,300 $120/credit hour Source: SUNY Finance Office, College websites.
3.2.02 Transfer Student Success
The Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST) is a test toward Teacher Certification in New York State that is usually taken in the junior year, after completion of most basic liberal arts and sciences course work. Examinees are asked to demonstrate conceptual and analytical skills, critical-thinking and communication skills, and multicultural awareness.
Scientific, Mathematical Historical Artistic College Composite and and Social Expression Communication Written Score Technological Scientific and and Research Analysis and Processes Awareness Humanities Skills Expression Dutchess 263 271 260 275 258 250 Columbia-Greene 263 269 267 274 255 249 Orange 262 272 257 272 258 250 New Paltz (4-yr. students) 261 274 258 272 258 240 Ulster 259 272 256 266 259 239 Rockland 240 254 234 244 232 236 Sullivan 230 239 237 239 224 212 Source: Transfer Student Analysis: 2005-06 LAST; CC Education transfer students vs. SUNY New Paltz 4-yr students.
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Mid-Hudson Valley SUNY Community Colleges Benchmarking Comparisons
3.2.03 Enrollment
Headcount Enrollment 2006-07 (1) State Funded Community College Full-time Part-time Total FTE 2006-2007 (1) Dutchess 4,051 3,877 7,928 5,805.9 Rockland 3,752 2,419 6,171 5,331.7 Orange 3,320 3,204 6,524 4,344.5 Ulster 1,462 1,832 3,294 2,030.6 Sullivan 1,031 582 1,613 1,224.0 Columbia-Greene 1,001 769 1,770 1,289.1
3.2.04 Capture Rate
Total Population Total Resident % of Population Community College 2006 (2) FTE 2005-06 (1) Enrolled Dutchess 295,146 4,778.2 1.619% Rockland 294,965 3,950.3 1.339% Ulster 182,742 1,791.0 0.980% Orange 376,392 3,630.6 0.964% Columbia-Greene 112,777 1,027.8 0.911% Sullivan 76,588 676.2 0.883%
(1) SUNY Community College 2005-2006 Annual Report Summary, “Sponsor Resident FTE”, DCC Admin. (2) U.S. Census Bureau 2006 Estimated Census Data (http://quickfacts.census.gov)
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4.0 Strategic Planning 4.1 Definition of Strategic Planning
Although there are numerous definitions of Strategic Planning, Dutchess Community College uses a simple, yet powerful, definition. Strategic Planning is a process used to address the areas of:
• Institutional Identity: Who are we? • Current Environment: Where are we now? • Future Vision: Where do we want to be in 3 to 5 years? • Planning: How will we get there? • Strategic Issues and Assessment: How will we know if we are making progress?
4.1.01 Institutional Identity
In terms of institutional identity, Dutchess CC has a Mission Statement (see section 2) that answers the basic question of "Who Are We?" In addition, in 1995, the Board of Trustees adopted a Values Statement to further articulate the identity and to provide a guide for the quality education offered here.
4.1.02 Current Environment
The current environment of the college ("Where are we now?") is monitored continually by the President and the Cabinet. This effort is formalized at the end of the Planning Cycle when the Status Reports on the prior year's Objectives are reported. Another routine check of the current environment takes place at the weekly Strategic Enrollment Management meeting. At this meeting, the College's current position is analyzed and measured in respect to the College's Strategic Direction. For example, if part of the strategic plan is to increase the enrollment of part-time students, then this weekly meeting is a convenient way to monitor progress. The weekly meeting also makes it possible to respond quickly to changes in the environment.
4.1.03 Future Vision
"Where do we want to be in three to five years?" This question is addressed each summer at the Cabinet retreat.
The long-term vision for Dutchess Community College is to continue to be the college of choice for the residents of Dutchess County. Also, Dutchess Community College will be recognized as the premier community college in the Mid-Hudson Valley.
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The College has gathered data related to both goals:
College of Choice for the Residents of Dutchess County
For the fall 2006 semester, 38% of all graduates from Dutchess County public high schools applied to Dutchess Community College, and 30% attended. Of the high school graduates who enrolled in four-year or two-year colleges after graduation, 34% came to DCC. It is clear that Dutchess Community College is the college of choice for the graduates of Dutchess County high schools. The results of the last study conducted by the State Education Department on college attendance revealed that 73% of all Dutchess County residents who attend a two- year college enroll at DCC.
Premier College in the Mid-Hudson Valley
Dutchess Community College has been collecting data comparing the five community colleges in the Mid-Hudson Valley region on key indicators. Dutchess Community College has the highest enrollment of all of the community colleges. Also, in calculating the percentage of resident students to the total population of the county, DCC has the highest penetration rate of the five community colleges in the region. Further, DCC has the lowest tuition of the colleges in the area. Finally, the results of the 2006 SUNY Student Opinion Survey indicated that DCC students are more satisfied with their education than the students at other area community colleges.
Dutchess Community College will continue to collect and analyze pertinent data related to this long term vision for the College.
4.1.04 Planning
Planning is necessary to determine the path to get where the College wants to be in three to five years. In fact, the entire Strategic Planning Process is based on the need to plot a course that will lead in the Strategic Direction that has been identified.
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4.1.05 Strategic Issues and Assessment
Through the annual Cabinet Retreat, the priority Strategic Issues were identified. These issues were discussed with and affirmed by the Board of Trustees.
• Access: open admission policy, low tuition, GED, remediation programs
• Student Success: retention, graduation rates, academic support services
• Facilities: condition, utilization
• Technology: academic and administrative computer support, website, etc.
• Reputation: student opinion survey results, community opinion
• Community Services: workforce training and cultural activities offered to community residents/businesses
• Assessment: academic and institutional excellence, striving to be the best we can be
• Efficiency: monitoring operating expenses and energy use
• Improvement: addition of new programs, staff development
4.1.06 Summary
The annual college-wide objectives are identified at the Stakeholders group meeting in March. Each year, two college-wide objectives are adopted, one being rolled over from the previous year. In April, the college-wide objectives are announced to the college community. At that time, DCC Foundation Mini-Grant applications are distributed, and Mini-Grant projects that will address the college- wide objectives are encouraged.
In July, the President’s Cabinet holds a two-day planning retreat. The Cabinet considers various environmental influences, both internal and external, that may impact the College. Also, the Cabinet identifies and discusses strategic issues that the College will face over the next three to five years.
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Importantly, the Cabinet determines budget priorities for the next two fiscal years related to the identified needs of the College and the College’s goals and objectives to ensure that adequate resources are available.
Next, the deans meet with their staff to develop division and department objectives for the coming year based on the strategic issues discussed at the retreat and budget considerations. The objectives for the divisions of Administration, Student Services and Community Services are completed by the end of August. The objectives for academic departments are identified in the early fall after faculty have returned to campus.
In October, the Strategic Planning Document for the year is published by Office of Institutional Research, Planning and Assessment. Finally, the Strategic Planning Document is presented to the Professional Staff Organization at its November meeting and to the Board of Trustees.
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4.2 Environmental Influences
This part of the strategic planning process considers the context in which the college will be operating for the next three to five years.
4.2.01 External Influences/Environmental Scan
The Environmental Scan identifies the key external influences that help shape many of the institution’s plans and goals. Specifically, the Environmental Scan looks at social/demographic, economic, technological, academic, and political/legal trends.
Social/Demographic Trends
1. The increasing diversity of the population will continue. The Hispanic/Latino population is now the fastest growing minority group in DCC’s student body and in Dutchess County, reflecting national trends.
2. New York State Dept. of Education predicts a shortage of education professionals in New York State, in large part due to the impending retirement of baby boomers from the teaching profession.
3. Students are entering college with an increasing number of college credits already earned while in high school.
4. Large number of students are arriving with several college credits earned during high school, but an increasing number of underprepared students are arriving at college as well.
5. Public concerns related to safety, security, crime, and alcohol issues have heightened awareness of personal risk issues on college campuses.
Economic Trends
1. Households regionally and nationally face increasing financial pressures, as key budget components such as health care, oil and food continue to rise. Dutchess consumers also face a relatively high sales tax of 8-1/8%, which includes 3-3/4% local tax.
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2. Additionally, the real estate market has stagnated and interest rates are no longer at historic lows. Many more people who took out adjustable rate mortgages in the most recent market boom will experience the re-setting of their interest rates, leading to higher monthly payments.
3. Growth in the per capita income in the county has stalled over the last five years. Some data suggests that workers in the Hudson Valley are taking on extra jobs to make ends meet.
4. Still, the unemployment rate in Dutchess County continues to stay well below the state and national averages. Employment in Dutchess County increased by nearly 10,000 workers from 2000-2006.
5. Affordable housing has been identified as a high priority for Dutchess County.
6. In this economic climate, it is likely that more students will make school choice decisions based on financial aid factors.
Technological Trends
1. Virtually all of the “Net Generation” has access to computers--the hardware, that is. However, the digital divide continues to widen regarding access to wireless and broadband (high-speed) internet connections.
2. With almost constant access and exposure to the new stream of communication formats—including text-messaging, instant messaging (IM), podcasts, blogs, and Wikis—students bring expectations and experiences that lead to qualities like shortened attention spans.
3. Classrooms are only one delivery mechanism in education, as use of asynchronous learning and blended learning continue to increase. A widely expected leveling-off of growth in on-line learning did not occur; instead, on- line learning continues to expand.
4. Institutions in higher education face an ever-pressing demand for continual investment in the use of educational and operational technologies.
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Academic Trends
1. Increased emphasis on college and university accountability is requiring more outcomes assessment, benchmarking, and institutional research.
2. There is a greater interdependence between two-year and four-year institutions as the numbers of transfer students increase.
3. Flexible, alternative methods of and locations for delivering academic programs will become more common in higher education.
4. More high school seniors want college credit courses integrated with the secondary school schedule and, therefore, will want to utilize DCC services.
5. The percentage of higher education students speaking English as a second language will increase.
6. Pressure to improve student retention rates is increasing.
7. There is a trend toward adding on-campus housing at Community Colleges in New York State.
Political/Legal Trends
1. This fall, the majority party in the Dutchess County Legislature shifted from a Republican to a Democratic majority, while the incumbent County Executive, who is a Republican, retained that office.
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4.2.02 Internal Influences
Internal influences must also be considered when generating a Strategic Plan. Some of these are:
1. Technology. a. In response to the internal demand for upgraded network resources for administrative and classroom technology, the College has begun installation of the Banner system. This system is recommended by SUNY and will make the college administrative functions more streamlined and effective.
b. The cost of new technology must include the training of faculty, administrators and support staff.
c. The development and transition to Banner will require increased resources. There is an increasing demand to provide technology for academic and administrative support. The College’s Foundation is addressing this need through a Technology Initiative recently passed by the student body.
d. Faculty training and participation will be needed to support increased demand for on-line courses.
2. Outside funding. Increased demand for outside funding may be felt if traditional budget resources are limited. The College was awarded a Title III Strengthening Institutions Grant from the Federal Government that has provided funds to address issues in four areas. As the College seeks more grants funding, there will be a need for partnerships and collaborations with community and external groups. These partnerships will allow DCC to leverage resources and attract grant funding.
3. Physical plant. DCC has a Facilities Master Plan which should be reviewed in light of the internal and external influences identified here.
4. Personnel. The College has seen a growth in new faculty.
5. New programs. As the needs of the service area change over the next three to five years, there will be pressure to develop new programs. This is both an external and internal influence.
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5.0 Strategic Planning Process
The "Strategic Planning Process" at Dutchess Community College is composed of:
Participants Planning Cycle or Model Planning Calendar
Each of these is described in detail in the following sections.
5.1 Participants
One of the strengths of the DCC Planning Process is the broad participation of the College community. Starting with the summer Cabinet retreat through the President's Progress Report two years later, many levels of college staff are involved in the Planning Process. The major participants include:
President's Cabinet Professional Staff Organization (PSO) Stakeholders President Mini-Grant recipients Deans Administrative department heads Administrative staff Academic department heads Program chairpersons Faculty Office of Institutional Research, Planning and Assessment Board of Trustees
The function of each of these is described briefly in the following section. For further information, refer to the definitions in section 7.
President's Cabinet The President's Cabinet is composed of the President, the four deans, and the Director of Human Resources Management. At their annual retreat in July, the Cabinet discusses the present and future needs and direction of the college.
Professional Staff Organization (PSO) The PSO is active in the Planning Process in several ways: 1. A PSO/President's ad hoc Planning Review Committee developed the current DCC Planning Process. 2. PSO has representation in the Stakeholders group. 3. The Planning Document for the coming year is reviewed by the PSO, usually at its November meeting.
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Stakeholders The Stakeholders meet in March to choose the College Objectives for the coming year based on the Strategic Direction set by the President's Cabinet. Usually two objectives are selected. As part of their discussions, the Stakeholders consider changes and trends in the local economy and other environmental factors which may affect the College (see Strategic Planning, Environmental Influences, section 4.2).
President The President initiates the planning cycle by participating in the Cabinet summer retreat and visioning session. The President then documents and communicates the Strategic Direction to the college community. In March, the President convenes the Stakeholders meeting to choose the College Objectives for the coming year. The President later reviews the Division Plans of each area, and finally presents the Planning Document to the PSO for its review.
Mini-Grant recipients Mini-Grant applicants play an integral role in the Planning Process. They conceive ways to advance the College Objectives, above and beyond their regular duties. All professional staff is eligible to apply for Mini-Grants.
Deans The deans play several crucial roles in the Strategic Planning Process. (a) The deans provide input to the Strategic Plan through their deliberations at their summer Cabinet retreat. (b) The deans are primarily responsible for implementing the Strategic Direction by preparing the Division Objectives for the upcoming year. (c) The deans must assess and report on the status of the objectives from the prior year. (d) The deans provide leadership for the departments under them in the preparation and implementation of Department Objectives.
Administrative department heads The administrative department heads are involved in the Planning Process in several ways, including: 1. Preparing Department Objectives to be included in the Division Objectives for their area. 2. Implementing that portion of the Division Objectives that relate to their department. 3. Assessing the accomplishments as related to the plans at the end of the planning year (academic year).
Administrative staff The administrative staff is involved in the planning process in several ways, including: 1. Providing input into the Department Objectives. 2. Implementing the Department Objectives for their department. 3. Reviewing the accomplishments as related to the plans at the end of the planning year.
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Academic department heads Academic department heads are responsible for the planning and implementation of course and program assessment activities, as well as other aspects of the planning process that are similar to administrative department heads: 1. Preparing department plans to address both College Objectives and Department Objectives. Academic departmental plans include implementation of action plans that result from program and/or course assessment activities. Program chairs and departmental assessment coordinators assist in this task as needed and as appropriate. 2. Implementing that portion of the Division Objectives that relates to them as department heads or as members of the Departmental Affairs Council. 3. Reviewing the department’s accomplishments and results against their objectives at the end of the planning year. The Status Report is included in the academic department's Annual Report.
Faculty Faculty is involved in the Planning Process in several important ways, including: 1. Providing direct input into the department objectives. 2. Participating in course and program assessment activities and providing results and action plans based on those results. 3. Providing direct input into departmental plans to address the College Objectives.
Office of Institutional Research, Planning and Assessment The Office of Institutional Research, Planning and Assessment (IRPA) manages the Planning Process and coordinates the collection of all the materials needed to publish the Strategic Planning Document.
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5.2 Planning Cycle / Model
In 1992, the Professional Staff Organization (PSO) created an ad hoc Planning Committee to study planning at DCC. The result of that committee's work was the DCC Planning Cycle. This model consists of 12 steps for each academic year. The steps from one year overlap with the steps for the next year: evaluation of the previous year overlaps setting objectives for the following year, providing continuity. The following are the steps in the Planning Cycle:
Step Month Activity
1 March Identify College-wide Objectives and Priorities for the Upcoming Year.
2 April Share College-wide Objectives with College Community. 3 May Apply for Mini-Grants.
4 July Determine Environmental Influences (Cabinet Retreat).
5 August Identify Division Objectives and Administrative Department Objectives. 6 September Identify Academic Department Objectives.
7 October Publish Strategic Planning Document.
8 November Review of Planning Document by Professional Staff Organization and Board of Trustees.
9 Sep – June Implement Objectives.
10 May - Aug Evaluate and Report on the Status of Department and Division Objectives.
11 August Progress Report by President to College Community Including Update on Strategic Direction.
12 November Assess the Planning Process.
The above steps are described in detail in the next section.
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5.3 Strategic Planning Cycle Description
The twelve steps of the Strategic Planning Cycle are:
Step 1. Identify College-wide Objectives and Priorities for the Upcoming Year.
In March, the Stakeholders Group (see definitions, section 8) meets to determine the annual college-wide objectives. The result of this meeting is the setting of the two College-wide Objectives. Long-term College Projects are also reviewed at this time.
Step 2. Share College-wide Objectives with College Community.
The College-wide Objectives are communicated to the college community by the President. The College-wide Objectives are also listed in the Mini- Grant application that is available in April.
Step 3. Apply for Mini-Grants.
Early May is the deadline for Mini-Grant applications. The Mini-Grants can be used as "seed" money to encourage activities that will further the College-wide Objectives and/or provide significant impact on students and college life. The intent of the Mini-Grant Program is to foster and support innovative ideas.
Step 4. Determine Environmental Influences. (Cabinet Retreat)
The President's Cabinet at its summer retreat considers the various environmental influences (both external and internal) that will affect the College in the next three to five years. This deliberation identifies and addresses the strategic issues for the College. Budget priorities for the next two fiscal years are also discussed.
Step 5. Identify Division Objectives and Administrative Department Objectives.
In August, the four Deans determine the Division Objectives for the upcoming year. These are based on the college-wide objectives, identified college needs, and the deliberations and budget discussions that took place at the Cabinet retreat. The administrative Department Objectives are prepared by department heads. These then become input to the Division Objectives.
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Step 6. Identify Academic Department Objectives.
Department Objectives are set by each academic department, usually at the first department meetings in the fall. Based on the Strategic Direction, and using the College and Division Objectives along with departmental Assessment Plans, the departments determine specific activities they will undertake during the year. Departmental objectives can usually be achieved in one academic year. Those requiring longer accomplishing are placed in a special section for Long-Term Objectives.
Step 7. Publish Strategic Planning Document.
In October the Strategic Planning Document for the year is published. The document is compiled by the Office of Institutional Research, Planning and Assessment using input from all divisions.
Step 8. Review of Planning Document by Professional Staff Organization and Board of Trustees.
At the November meeting of the PSO, the President presents the Strategic Planning Document to the PSO for review. It is also shared with the Board of Trustees.
Step 9. Implement Objectives.
Most objectives are designed to be completed within one academic year. From September to June, the objectives described in the Planning Document are implemented throughout the College. Selected Objectives are accomplished over the summer.
Step 10. Evaluate and Report on the Status of Department and Division Objectives.
Each of the academic departments holds an annual retreat during the month of May. Traditionally, this time has been used to review the year that is ending and to plan for the next year. With the Strategic Planning Process, the annual retreat provides an opportunity for a more formal evaluation of the Department Objectives. The status of each objective is reported and recorded for inclusion in the departmental Annual Report and the Strategic Planning Document for the upcoming year.
Some departments use their Planning Document objectives as a guide throughout the year. At department meetings, the status of the objectives is reviewed and updated. In this way, the Status Report is prepared incrementally as objectives get accomplished.
The status of Division Objectives is evaluated over the summer by the deans. The status is recorded in a standard format for inclusion in the Strategic Planning Document for the next year.
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Step 11. Progress Report by President to College Community Including Update of Strategic Direction.
Each year, the President ushers in the new academic year by inviting all faculty and professional staff to a President's Meeting. At this meeting, the President informs the college community of environmental influences that may impact the college over the coming year. The President also reviews the accomplishments of the past year, especially those activities that have taken place over the summer while the faculty was gone.
Step 12. Assess the Planning Process.
The President meets with the Director of Institutional Research, Planning and Assessment to review the effectiveness of this cycle of the planning process. Input is solicited from the Department Heads (via the DAC) and from the Deans (via the President’s Cabinet meeting). Any process problems are addressed and changes are made to the procedure for next year.
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6.0 2007-2008 Plan
DCC's Planning Process continues to be refined each year. Since 2003- 04, there is an increased emphasis on Strategic Planning, which formerly had been infused throughout the Planning Process. Now there are specific activities (such as the President's Cabinet summer retreat) that address the Strategic Direction of the College in a concrete way. This Strategic Direction is used at the Stakeholders meeting and also by the deans when they set the Division Objectives.
6.1 Division Response to College Objectives
The following two College Objectives were chosen for this year:
Celebrating Five Decades of Excellence and Science to the Community
Revisiting our Roots: Enhancing Community by Developing and Augmenting the Strengths of Our Diverse Areas of Practice and Service
¾ Nurturing academic excellence
¾ Supporting innovation
¾ Reaching new and changing populations
¾ Celebrating unity in diversity
¾ Creating a climate of intellectual inquiry, both in the classroom and through various activities
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6.1.01 College Objective #1
Below are the responses of the four deans to the first College Objective:
“Celebrating Five Decades of Excellence and Service to the Community”
I. Academic Affairs Responsibility Completion Date 1. Facilitate Academic Department’s and Program Area’s projects OAA Staff Spring 2008 and plans to highlight unique contributions to the College’s Golden Anniversary. II. Student Services 1. Facility Fall and Spring Club Fairs to revolve around the 50th M. Hanlon Fall 2007, Anniversary theme: Looking back in the Fall, and forward in the M. Weida Spring 2008 Spring. 2. Hold a reception for the Academic Advising Center “150,000 S. Dawes Scheduled for Student Sign-Ins for Advisement.” Thursday, October 11, 2007 3. Distribute gifts with 50th Anniversary logo to Dutchess County R. Banner Fall 2007 Guidance Counselors. 4. Participate in college-wide Anniversary events. R. Banner, E. Jordan Fall 2008 C. McGill 5. Create a flyer with careers and transfer opportunities 50 years ago W. Walker Fall 2007 and now. M. Meredith III. Administration and Finance 1. Work with the committee to assure the process is very successful. J. Dunn Summer 2008 Plan and evaluate setups for all activities. 2. Finalize and publish Strategic Technology Plan. J. Dunn, K. Gessler Fall 2006
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IV. Community Services 1. Research and write a retrospective of highlights of the first 50 C. Stevens, R. Pirog Fall 2007 years of Community Service and Special Programs to Dutchess County to include in Spring 2008 brochure.
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6.1.02 College Objective #2
Below are the responses of the four deans to the second College Objective:
“Revisiting our Roots: Enhancing Community by Developing and Augmenting the Strengths of Our Diverse Areas of Practice and Service (nurturing academic excellence, supporting innovations, reaching new and changing populations, celebrating unity in diversity, creating a climate of intellectual inquiry, both in the classroom and through various activities)
I. Academic Affairs Responsibility Completion Date 1. Identify currently underserved populations in area high schools. P. Haynes Fall 2007 2. Collaborate with Poughkeepsie and Beacon High Schools to P. Haynes, C. Stevens, W. Spring 2008 increase transfer through pre-college programming of targeted Bohlinger student groups. 3. Identify match between DCC program offerings and the P. Haynes, T. Decker Spring 2008 educational needs of the diverse populations in Southern Dutchess County. 4. Explore alternative scheduling possibilities for course and P. Haynes, T. Decker, S. Spring 2008 program offerings at DCC South. Moore II. Student Services 1. Reach out to high school students enrolled in AP courses by C. Marchese Fall 2007 providing information on the AP credit awarded by DCC. 2. Work with the consultant hired to design a comprehensive R. Banner Fall 2008 market analysis of DCC. 3. Utilize an information board in C&CS to update students on W. Walker, D. Porter Spring 2008 daily information. 4. Develop a computerized alumni network using Career Network. W. Walker, D. Porter Spring 2008 E. Cresswell
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5. Identify and develop new approaches to outreach to W. Walker, E. Cresswell Spring 2008 underserved populations. T. MacBrien 6. Implement an internet resume program. W. Walker, D. Porter Fall 2007 7. Utilize Luminis to increase student usage of departmental W. Walker, M. Meredith Spring 2008 activities. III. Administration and Finance 1. Assist in any efforts through training, hiring, and communication. J. Dunn, Spring 2009 IV. Community Services 1. Research, assess and outreach Hispanic and other C. Stevens, R. Pirog, Fall 2007 underrepresented groups (including senior citizens) to determine S. Hochhauser needs for continuing education.
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6.2 Division Objectives 6.2.01 Academic Affairs
Office of Academic Affairs Objectives 2007-08
I. College Objectives (see section 6.1) Responsibility Completion Date II. College Projects A. Benchmark with Other Colleges 1. Benchmark with other institutions on Banner implementation, P. Haynes, D. Weibman, Spring 2008 emphasizing contract generation and degree audit areas. S. Moore 2. Identify schools where faculty can meet on a discipline level with E. Gambino, C. Denti, Spring 2008 peers to dialog about the assessment process. Dept. Heads 3. Gather information on the manner in which other schools are E. Gambino, C. Denti Spring 2008 assessing students’ core competencies. B. Implementing the Technology Plan 1. Constitute a faculty user’s group to consult on ANGEL T. Ray Fall 2007 implementation. 2. Arrange initial and subsequent training on portal and software E. Gambino, T. Ray, N. Fall 2007, Ongoing updates. Wozniak, K. Gessler, C. Denti C. Implementing Banner 1. Develop a procedures manual for entering catalog and sections P. Haynes, S. Moore Spring 2008 under Banner. III. Division Objectives A. Academic Affairs (AA) 1. Develop guidelines for departmental supervisors. P. Haynes, OAA Staff Spring 2008 2. Continue the next steps in the process of gaining National P. Haynes Spring 2008 Association of Concurrently Enrolled Programs (NACEP) accreditation. 3. Expand the number of concurrently enrolled students by 5%. P. Haynes Spring 2008
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4. Develop concurrent enrollment programs with at least two new P. Haynes Spring 2008 high schools or districts. 5. Continue efforts to improve students’ transfer within the SUNY C. Denti, S. Miller Holst Spring 2008 system to continue their studies. 6. Continue conversations with private colleges to develop C. Denti, E. Gambino, M. Spring 2008 articulations and other incentives to benefit DCC transfer Meredith students. 7. Revive investigations with Empire State College (ESC) to E. Gambino, C. Denti, M. Fall 2007 determine DCC courses with ESC equivalents. Meredith 8 Review appropriateness of COMPASS and ASSET test cut off C. Denti, E. Gambino, R. Spring 2008 scores for accuracy of initial placement in English and Weber-McKee-McKee, R. Mathematics. Malboeuf, E. Reda 9. Gather follow-up data on the students who have taken and P. Haynes, OAA Staff, Spring 2008 completed the Introductory Seminar course. S. Duncan 10. Implement a policy for full-time students intending to enroll in a T. Ray, C. Denti Spring 2008 distance learning course. 11. Review current remediation efforts as a foundation for future C. Denti, E. Gambino, R. Spring 2008 comprehensive plan for providing programs and services to Weber-McKee-McKee, S. students who are academically under-prepared. Miller Holst 12. Effect the registration of the A.S. Degree Program in Fine Arts E. Gambino, C. Denti, Spring 2008 ad the A.S Degree Program in Human Services. PVAC, BHS Depts. 13. Develop an authorization form for travel-related courses. T. Ray Fall 2007 14. Explore the merits of the Quality Matters rubric for use in online T. Ray, OAA Staff Spring 2008 courses. 15. Develop a written description of the search and hiring process for T. Ray, OAA Staff, Fall 2007 full-time faculty including a timeline with target dates. A. Franchi 16. Increase online offerings for the College’s “high impact” courses. T. Ray, C. Denti Spring 2008
17. Collaborate to develop workshops on sexual harassment issues C. Denti, A. Franchi Spring 2008 for faculty. 18. Explore reconfiguration of faculty office space in Taconic Hall. D. Conklin, C. Denti, J. Spring 2008 Dunn
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19. Identify spaces in Hudson, Taconic, and Drumlin Halls that would D. Conklin, C. Denti, J. Spring 2008 serve as student gathering areas. Dunn B. Title III Initiatives 1. Explore the consolidation of remedial learning labs to a single C. Denti, E. Gambino, R. Spring 2008 centralized area. Weber-McKee 2. Initiate on-line screening and advising for students enrolled in T. Ray, N. Wozniak Spring 2008 SLN asynchronous course. C. Departmental Affairs Council (DAC) 1. Schedule at least two events to support department heads in C. Denti, E. Gambino Spring 2008 guiding assessment effort in their respective areas. 2. Encourage inter-departmental sharing of both best practices and C. Denti, E. Gambino Spring 2008 challenges encountered in assessment. 3. Identify opportunities for new or updated program-level E. Gambino, c. Denti, Spring 2008 articulations by working with department heads to establish inter- M. Meredith institutional dialogues to facilitate the process. 4. Continue exploration of ways to improve space utilization on the T. Ray, C. Denti, B. Spring 2008 second floor of Hudson Hall. Anderson, K. Gessler D. Adjunct Faculty/Extension Services/Industrial Programs 1. Increase adjunct involvement with DCC by offering more evening P. Haynes Spring 2008 professional development opportunities. 2. Improve communication with both the OAA and the adjunct’s P. Haynes, OAA Staff, Spring 2008 academic department through the use of DCC e-mail. Dept. Heads, Dept. Supervisors 3. Identify additional off-site locations for credit course offerings. P. Haynes Spring 2008 4. Explore possible collaborations with the Divisions of Community P. Haynes, C. Stevens, C. Spring 2008 Services. Denti 5. Identify existing adjunct instructors interested in teaching online. P. Haynes, C. Denti, DAC Spring 2008 E. Assessment and Curriculum (AC) 1. Identify consultants to work with faculty and department heads on C. Denti, E. Gambino Spring 2008 academic assessment efforts. 2. Augment and enhance the Course Assessment Guidebook. E. Gambino Spring 2008 3. Implement recommendations of the site visit on academic C. Denti, E. Gambino Spring 2008 assessment when the final report is received.
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F. Professional Staff Development (PSD) 1. Constitute a faculty user’s group to consult on ANGEL T. Ray Fall 2007 implementation. G. Scheduling 1. Develop a procedures manual for entering catalog and sections P. Haynes, S. Moore Spring 2008 under Banner. 2. Complete conversion of College Catalog to Banner system. S. Moore, P. Haynes Summer 2007 3. Complete conversion of Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 Master S. Moore, P. Haynes Fall 2007 Schedules to Banner System. 4. Develop procedures and forms to accommodate Banner S. Moore, C. Denti, Summer 2008 Implementation for Scheduling. P. Haynes 5. Complete conversion of Summer 2009 Master Schedule to S. Moore, P. Haynes Spring 2008 Banner System. 6. Perform preliminary work necessary to implement Banner Faculty S. Moore, P. Haynes, T. Summer 2008 Load calculations and evaluation in Fall 2008. Ray 7. Utilize the “College Bulletin” to help celebrate DCC’s 50th S. Moore Spring 2008 Anniversary. 8. Continue to pursue cross training of Academic Affairs staff as S. Moore, C. Denti, Summer 2008 back up for key Scheduling Office personal. P. Haynes 9. Work with Associate Dean Penny Haynes to address issues with S. Moore Spring 2008 the scheduling of Community Services activities. H. DCC South 1. Develop a schedule of weekend courses at DCC South. T. Decker, P. Haynes Spring 2008 2. Establish a pilot program of hybrid courses at DCC South. T Decker, P. Haynes Spring 2008 3. Develop a training schedule for DCC South staff to prepare for T. Decker, Banner training Spring 2008 the use of Banner for Student Services applications at DCC staff South. 4. Coordinate seminars for DCC South instructional staff regarding T. Decker Spring 2008 the use of technology in the classroom.. 5. Work with consultants to refine the vision for DCC South relative T. Decker, P. Haynes. S. Fall 2008 to the demographics of the service area and other opportunities Duncan and challenges that develop.
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6. Develop procedures for effective scheduling and room usage for P. Haynes, T. Decker, C. Spring 2008 both credit and non-credit courses and programs. Stevens, S. Moore 7. Identify individuals from the Southern Dutchess area to serve on P. Haynes, T. Decker, C. Spring 2008 an advisory committee to assist in a better grasp of programming Stevens to meet the needs of this service area. I. Academic Services 1. Create an assessment plan to evaluate office services. R. Weber-McKee, Spring 2008 S. Weglinski 2. Conduct assessment of students using computer assisted R. Weber-McKee Spring 2008 instruction integrated into SmartStart and FOCUS programs. 3. Increase the usage of CAI labs, H214 and H216, in order to R. Weber-McKee, Spring 2008 provide additional access to online and software resources S. Weglinski assisting educationally-disadvantaged students. 4. Train faculty teaching courses in SmartStart and FOCUS on R. Weber-McKee Spring 2008 software integrated into grant programs of SmartStart and FOCUS. 5. Collaborate with the Admissions and Registrar’s Offices to R. Weber-McKee, Fall 2007 improve the testing and registration processing of students who S. Weglinski are recommended to enroll in developmental education programs. 6. Evaluate placement testing for ESL students who seek to achieve R. Weber-McKee Fall 2007 Ability to Benefit through testing and transition to an alternative test, if appropriate. 7. Transition to the Internet version of COMPASS in order to provide R. Weber-McKee, S. Fall 2007 increased access to placement testing. Weglinski 8. Cooperate with the Computer Center and various BANNER R. Weber-McKee Spring 2008 committees to ensure that all staff are trained in BANNER to meet the targeted launch dates for relevant BANNER applications. 9. Collaborate with the Computer Center to develop new reporting S. Weglinski Fall 2007 procedures using BANNER, including a COCO report/BANNER report to longitudinally track SmartStart and FOCUS students.
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10. Create and implement an effective backup and recovery plan for R. Weber-McKee, Spring 2008 Academic Services’ critical data. S. Weglinski J. Library Assessment of Services 1. Pilot a Blackboard-based quiz to assess student information R. Crovisier, T. Kiernan, Spring 2008 literacy skills for five freshman seminar sections. T. Trinchera Automation Activities 1. Attend training and prepare for Aleph Acquisitions Module. A. McGovern, C. Billings, Fall 2008 E. Boskus, C. Craig 2. Attend training for OCLC’s Connexion client for cataloging. T. Kiernan May 2008 Collection Department 1. Weed our large collection of American History titles. A. McGovern May 2008 2. Start reclassifying books in outdated Dewey numbers in the A. McGovern May 2008 social sciences, at the same time discarding outdated books in this area. Reference Services 1. Implement a single set of Research pages that can be used to R. Crovisier, T. Trinchera January 2008 access all databases either on or off-campus. 2. Weed Reference collection based on actual use. T. Trinchera, A. Padilla, M. Fall 2008 Lis-Simmons New Library Services 1. Create weekly content for Library’s MyDCC channels. R. Crovisier, T. Kiernan January 2008 2. Implement MyDCC chat and groups functions. R. Crovisier, T. Trinchera, Fall 2008 T. Kiernan K. Writing Center Tutoring Services 1. Coordinate with the Exposed staff new schedules and K. O’Neill, T. Denton Fall 2007 procedures for submissions to the literary magazine and the Writing Center’s writing contest, with the aim of publishing winners of the contest in Exposed.
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2. Plan a sponsored speaker for the fall or spring, possibly another T. Denton Fall 2007 author touring for McSweeney’s. 3. Travel with student-tutors to the National Conference on Peer T. Denton Fall 2007 Tutoring in Writing at Penn State University. 4. Explore revisions of the Writing Center website, including links T. Denton Summer 2007, with MyDCC, possibly with the help of a TLC partner. Fall 2007 5. Explore possible connections of the Writing Center with the DCC T. Denton, M. Elone Fall 2007 International Club. 6. Set up in the Writing Center display shelves to showcase the T. Denton Fall 2007 writings of DCC faculty and staff. 7. Continuing Writing Center outreach to faculty. L. Williams, T. Denton Fall 2007, Spring 2008 a. Organize a January 2008 faculty and staff workshop, L. Williams Fall 2007 conducted by Bard Institute for Writing and Thinking. b. Organize and moderate the Roundtable Lunches of the L. Williams Fall 2007, Writing Center’s Teaching Resource Project. Apply for Spring 2008 Improvement of Instruction Grant funding for 2007-08. c. Apply for funding of a January 2009 faculty and L. Williams Fall 2007, staff workshop. Spring 2008 Computer Lab 1. Budget for new computers in the lab under the Perkins Grant. If T. Denton Spring 2008 replacements are not provided with the 2007-08. 2. Work with the Network Management Committee to implement E. Gray, T. Denton Fall 2007 anticipated new student login procedures. Plan a smooth transition to the new Vista operating system and the new Office 2007 suite. Computer Classrooms 1. Budget for replacement of computer equipment in H504 and T. Denton Spring 2008 H506 if 2007-08 budget requests are not approved. 2. Plan orientations for faculty using the computer classrooms to E. Gray, T. Denton Fall 2007 assure smooth transitions to Vista and Office 2007.
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L. CSTEP 1. Adapt 2006-07 objective regarding completion of posting of W. Cornell Spring 2008 CSTEP resources on Blackboard to accommodate emerging technologies on campus such as Luminis and use said technology to make CSTEP resources such as math and science weblinks more accessible to CSTEP students 2. Digitize all CSTEP anatomy and physiology study guides and W. Cornell, W. Soto, W. Spring 2008 supply study guide CD’s to all CSTEP Nursing students. Bohlinger 3. Increase student awareness and participation in CSTEP W. Bohlinger, W. Cornell Fall 2007 sponsored events through development of CSTEP calendar (including eventual integration into Luminis) as response rate to direct mailings has decreased. 4. Develop better contact with Jr. & Sr. High School teachers, T. Benjamin Fall 2007 guidance counselors and administrators in Beacon, Poughkeepsie, Wappingers and Hyde Park districts through visits to the schools and dissemination of new DCC CSTEP CD’s. 5. Increase on campus student awareness of CSTEP and its T. Benjamin, W. Bohlinger Summer 2008 opportunities through DCC CSTEP CD’s, use of DCC TV channel announcements and interaction with student clubs. 6. Hold a CSTEP Day for CSTEP awareness and recruitment W. Bohlinger, W. Cornell, Fall 2007 purposes. Participants will wear CSTEP t-shirts and disseminate T. Benjamin program information to prospective students. 7. Conduct new CSTEP graduate survey. W. Bohlinger, W. Cornell Spring 2008 8. Enhance mentor program for African-American and Hispanic W. Bohlinger, T. Benjamin Spring 2008 males eligible for CSTEP 9. Investigate possibility of and lay groundwork for STEP grant if W. Bohlinger Spring 2008 NYS funds are available including discussion with target school districts regarding support for such a program. M. Other Outreach Activities 1. Prepare and implement an evaluation instrument to be completed T. Decker Spring 2008 by all off-campus special populations’ instructors to assess the off-campus site and issues that might relate to the college presence at that site.
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2. Establish an annual calendar that tracks all activities related to T. Decker, P. Haynes Fall 2007 concurrent enrollment course offerings. 3. Benchmark special populations programs at other area T. Decker Spring 2008 community colleges. N. Teaching Learning Center (TLC) 1. The Teaching Learning Center will facilitate the migration of the N. Wozniak Spring 2008 SLN online and Blackboard supplemental course content to the Angel CMS 2. The Teaching Learning Center will help faculty make the N. Wozniak Spring 2008 transition from Lotus Notes and Blackboard to Angel and train faculty on the new interface and tools in the Angel CMS 3. The Teaching Learning Center, as part of the Partnerships in N. Wozniak Spring 2008 Technology program, will hold workshops on the Web 2.0 technologies and work with faculty on the uses of these new technologies for interaction with students in the classrooms and with faculty academic websites. 4. The Partnerships in Technology program will be formalized and N. Wozniak Fall 2007 documented. Student workers will partner with faculty and staff on projects involving multimedia applications and design. Students will continue to document their working experience and projects by compiling an electronic portfolio and resume. 5. The Teaching Learning Center will host brown bag technology N. Wozniak Fall 2007 sessions with other help and academic support staff in other areas on campus in order to combine forces and present a united front to help support and train faculty and staff with the changes and upgrades in various software applications and programs affecting their departments and operations.
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6.2.02 Student Services and Enrollment Management
Student Services and Enrollment Management Objectives 2007-08
I. College Objectives (see section 6.1) Responsibility Completion Date II. College Projects A. Benchmark with Other Colleges Vis 1. Visit three community colleges. R. Banner, E. Jordan, Fall 2008 C. McGill 2. Visit four colleges to identify areas for articulation agreements. M. Meredith Spring 2008 B. Implementing the Technology Plan 1. Implement Luminis for Admissions. R. Banner Fall 2008 2. Make available to all new full-time students the information R. Banner Fall 2008 required under the Federal Right to Know legislation. 3. Reactive program newsletter and provide access to it via D. Diaz-Kelly Spring 2008 Luminis. EOP Staff 4. Utilize Luminis technology to communicate with students directly S. Mead, R. Zasso, Fall 2008 regarding financial aid information whether it be a generic R. Craparo message to all students or an individual student communication. 5. Utilize Luminis in conjunction with Admissions and Registrar’s S. Mead, R. Zasso, Fall 2008 Offices to communicate with students regarding financial aid as R. Craparo they go through the admissions process or new students and the registration process for continuing students. 6. Continue with ongoing evaluation of new electronic Stafford Loan R. Craparo Spring 2008 process. 7. Revisit web page design to accommodate Luminis. B. Keller Spring 2008 8. Assess and implement changes to office computers to work B. Keller Spring 2008 with college technology plan objective.
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9. Work with the Computer Center to improve the accuracy of the P. Incorvaia Spring 2008 National Student Clearinghouse transmissions for the Anticipated Graduation Date (AGD) of students. 10. Infuse the assignment of Luminis sign-ons into the standard D. Weibman, Fall 2007 information stream that is sent to students. M. Soltish 11. Design Graduation Website to better serve our graduates, their M. Weida, Spring 2008 families and guests and all other members of our community. M. Hanlon 12. Update transfer information on internet. M. Meredith Spring 2008 13. Increase student access – orientation, outreach. Utilize Luminis P. Perez, L. Bertolozzi, Spring 2008 portal to increase and improve communication. H. Jordan 14. Improve F1 Visa students’ access to documents and information: M. Newkirk Fall 2007 a) through Luminis use student campus email addresses to communicate with them on an individual basis, b) develop pertinent information and news that will be updated periodically for students that will be accessible via a group page in “myDCC.” C. Implementing Banner 1. Help implement the Banner reports necessary to address long- D. Weibman Spring 2008, range enrollment planning. Fall 2008 2. Prepare for Banner Admissions On-Line. A Admissions Staff Fall 2007 3. Evaluate the utilization of Banner for Student Services programs. S. Miller Holst Spring 2008 4. Incorporate a community service project as part of program D. Diaz-Kelly Spring 2008 activities for students. Begin utilizing the student activity page in EOP Staff Banner as a means to record student involvement on campus. 5. Continue with Banner implementation. Financial Aid Staff Spring 2008 6. Begin Banner transition to be prepared for Fall 2008 registration. B. Keller Spring 2008 7. Implement Banner Student registration and records, both Internet W. Benedetto, Spring 2008 Native Banner and Self-Serve (web-based) Banner and D. Weibman, collaborate with the Computer Center to train the campus K. Kotchie, community in the use of Banner Student. M. Soltish 8. Increase the number of students registering on the web utilizing W. Benedetto Summer 2008 Banner.
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9. Complete an in-house user manual “How to Use Banner Student D. Weibman Spring 2008 at DCC” for staff and advisors. 10. Develop automated letters for nursing students through Banner P. Incorvaia Spring 2008 such as the random number letter and the D, W, F letter. 11. Work with Banner team to create a Disability Services in-take P. Perez Fall 2007, page thereby enhancing program reporting. Spring 2008 12. Maintain and track F1 Visa student records and critical records in M. Newkirk Fall 2007, SEVIS and on campus. Research how or if Banner and SEVIS Spring 2008 may interface. III. Division Objectives A. Minority Student Retention 1. Continue to have an open door communication policy to counsel C. McGill Fall 2008 and advise students. B. Admissions 1. Institute bi-monthly group information sessions and tours. R. Banner Fall 2008 2. Institute One-Stop Instant Admissions Application Days. R. Banner Fall 2008 3. Continue to process surveys of satisfaction from applicants, R. Banner Fall 2008 parents and counselors. 4. Continue to stress retention when planning recruitment and R. Banner, E. Jordan, Fall 2008 registration activities. C. McGill 5. Assist the consultant hired to design a comprehensive market R. Banner, E. Jordan, Fall 2008 analysis of DCC. C. McGill 6. Work with the Director of College Relations to review R. Banner Fall 2008 publications. C. EOP (Educational Opportunity Program) 1. Examine the process of establishing a Chi Alpha Epsilon Chapter D. Diaz-Kelly, EOP Staff Spring 2008 on campus. 2. Investigate the use of basic skills reinforcement software to be D. Diaz-Kelly Spring 2008 used by program students in Math and Language Arts.
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D. Financial Aid 1. In cooperation with the Assistant Dean of Student Services S. Mead Fall 2007 develop a financial responsibility initiative. 2. Continue initiatives developed in 2006-07 to encourage early Financial Aid Staff Spring 2008 filing of the FAFSA application. 3. Review, evaluate and revise Perkins/Nursing loan procedures. R. Craparo, S. Mead Spring 2008 4. Update and revise the scholarship brochure. R. Zasso Spring 2008 5. Enhance communication with the community regarding financial S. Mead Spring 2008 aid generally and specifically at Dutchess Community College. E. Health Office Spring 2008 1. Continue to promote mind, body, spiritual wellness using DVD’s, B. Keller Spring 2008 self-directed materials, and Dr. Jemiolo consultations. 2. Promote preventive health care. B. Keller Spring 2008 F. Registrar 1. Determine which degree audit program will be utilized with the C. Marchese Fall 2007 Banner system; begin building the degree audit with the high P. Incorvaia enrollment programs first – Nursing and Liberal Arts – Humanities. 2. Accelerate the imaging of archival student records as well as C. Marchese Fall 2007 incoming student records through cross training. K. Kotchie 3. Develop back-up or cross-training plans for office administrators. C. Marchese Spring 2008 4. Develop a comprehensive part-time advisor training program and S. Dawes Spring 2008 brochure. 5. Continue to expand methods of publicizing evening support S. Dawes Summer 2008 services to students and to faculty. Increase the non-traditional student population usage of Registrar’s Office and support services. Marketing the wide-range of evening services to this student population will be accomplished through visual bulletin boards, table top displays, open house events and campus message board.
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6. Restructure Advisement Center and student flow process to S. Dawes Fall 2008 increase customer service. Develop student in-take form, evaluate advisement center layout, and advisor schedule to increase quality of service and increase volume of student advisement. 7. Create a greater awareness of evening degree programs through S. Dawes Fall 2008 promotional information and coordinated efforts with other S. McKee Student Services offices. G. Student Activities 1. Design an academic support system to ensure success for our M. Weida Fall 2007 Student Government Officers. H. Counseling and Career Services 1. Develop a support group for adult students. W. Walker Fall 2007 E. Cresswell 2. Create a workshop series on self-management and wellness W. Walker Fall 2007 issues. E. Cresswell T. MacBrien 3. Become involved with student clubs. T. MacBrien Fall 2007 E. Cresswell 4. Develop targeted information sessions with area employers. D. Porter Spring 2008 5. Increase visibility of office by: using campus monitors, developing W. Walker Spring 2008 a presence in the cafeteria, using Luminis. T. MacBrien E. Cresswell 6. Host monthly meetings with faculty and staff. W. Walker Spring 2008 M. Meredith 7. Meet with area therapists to increase referral base. W. Walker Fall 2007 T. MacBrien E. Cresswell 8. Develop a workshop on college etiquette. T. MacBrien Fall 2007
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9. Develop a brochure for faculty about disruptive student behavior. W. Walker Fall 2007 T. MacBrien E. Cresswell J. Transfer Services 1. Increase contact with faculty to create new articulation M. Meredith Spring 2008 agreements. 2. Benchmark with four colleges for articulation agreements. M. Meredith, W. Walker Spring 2008 3. Provide transfer updates for Student Services staff. M. Meredith Spring 2008 4. Arrange campus visits to transfer schools for students. M. Meredith Spring 2008 K. Disability Services 1. Increase college-wide-awareness- newsletter, faculty in-service P. Perez, L. Bertolozzi, Spring 2008 workshops. H. Jordan 2. Increase community awareness-transition workshops. P. Perez Fall 2007 3. Improve transition to college- LAH summer course. P. Perez Fall 2007 4. Improve services for students with Asperger Syndrome- May and P. Perez Spring 2008 October training. L. DSS (Department of Social Services) Employee Training Program 1. “Bag Lunch with a Professor” – a series of eight sessions geared M. Dohrenwend Fall 2007 at enhancing the connection between the College and the DSS. 2. “Monday Munchies with Mary” – The first and fourth Monday of M. Dohrenwend Ongoing each month the College will be represented by the coordinator at a booth in the lunch room at DSS for two hours to answer questions and provide any needed information. This goal is to raise awareness of her expanded role at DSS and to be available to students.
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3. Four workshops (two on applying for financial aid and two on the M. Dohrenwend, Two in Fall transfer process) will be provided to assist DSS ETP students M. Meredith Two in Spring interested in pursuing coursework beyond DCC. 4. Stress Management Series – Eight sessions will be offered to M. Dohrenwend Fall 2007, assist DSS employees in better managing their work-related Spring 2008 stresses. 5. Priority will be given to training in Banner and Luminis and M. Dohrenwend Fall 2007, exploration of the uses of these programs within the program. Spring 2008 M. Assistant Dean of Student Services 1. In cooperation with the Director of Financial Aid, develop a M. Newkirk Fall 2007 financial aid responsibility initiative. S. Mead 2. Continue with the Student Services Professional Development M. Newkirk Fall 2007, Series. May 2008 3. Expand awareness of F1 Visa student program. Update the M. Newkirk Fall 2007, information in the Admission’s website regarding the admissions May 2008 process for applicants outside the U.S. and currently in the U.S. including website addresses to access immigration forms and information. 4. Cross-train the Associate Dean of Student Services to access M. Newkirk December 2007 SEVIS, the Immigration computer system for F1 Visa students as C. Stevens a backup to the Assistant Dean. N. Associate Dean of Student Services 1. Conduct a comprehensive review of Student Services S. Miller Holst Spring 2008 policies, practices, and defined outcomes to redefine and improve program and service delivery. 2. Initiate a comprehensive assessment plan. S. Miller Holst Spring 2008
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6.2.03 Administration and Finance Administration and Finance Objectives 2007-08
I. College Objectives (see section 6.1) Responsibility Completion Date II. College Projects A. Benchmark with Other Colleges 1. Visit Onondaga CC and Monroe CC for student housing. J. Dunn, D. Giarraputo, Fall 2007 B. Anderson 2. Visit Suffolk CC, SUNY New Paltz and other colleges for Banner J. Dunn, K. Gessler, Spring 2008 Degree Audit. A. Varkey B. Implementing the Technology Plan 1. Integrate College Technology into the College Master Plan with J. Dunn Fall 2007 the help of the Network Committee specifically E. Gambino, Associate Academic Dean and K. Gessler, Associate Dean of Administration. C. Implementing Banner 1. Have Banner Student up and running successfully. J. Dunn Fall 2008 III. Division Objectives A. Dean of Administration 1. See Facilities Master Plan through completion and secure J. Dunn Spring 2008 funding for the 5 Year Capital Plan from SUNY. 2. Complete program study and obtain approval from the County J. Dunn Fall 2007 Legislature for student housing. 3. The Facilities Master Plan was approved by the Board and will be D. Giarraputo, J. Dunn Fall 2007 forwarded to the County and State for action. 4. Re-bid Parking Lot B, review bid and award. D. Giarraputo, P. Brown, Fall 2007 J. Dunn 5. Develop bid documents for Taconic Hall design and issue award. D. Giarraputo, P. Brown, Spring 2008 J. Dunn
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6. Prepare bid for Construction Services for Taconic Hall. D. Giarraputo, P. Brown Fall 2008 7. Prepare bid for CBI Exterior Wall Repairs. D. Giarraputo, P. Brown Spring 2008 B. DCC Association 1. Assist with NAEYC accreditation. Da Day Care & Assoc. Spring 2008 Director 2. Prepare food service RFP. Assoc. Director Spring 2008 3. Assist with transition of new Athletic Director. Dean of Admin & Assoc. Fall 2007 Director C. Business Services/Financial Services 1. Update Policies and Procedures. D. Rocap Summer 2007 2. Update all vendor files with completed W-9’s. Accounts Payable Fall 2007 3. Implement Foundation Finance. D. Rocap Fall 2007 4. Set up Trust Fund in Banner. D. Rocap Fall 2007 5. Convert fixed asset database from TMA Banner. D. Rocap, S. Schmitz, Fall 2007 L. Dieffenthaller D. Facilities 1. Complete Phase Three – Energy Performance Contract. B. Anderson Spring 2008 2. Implement Green Cleaning Initiatives. C. Duncan, B. Anderson Spring 2008 3. Improve Campus Recycling. C. Duncan, G. Starzyk Spring 2008 4. Continue Planting Area Updates. G. Starzyk Spring 2008 5. Present Student Housing Project to County Legislature. D. Giarraputo, J. Dunn Fall 2007 E. Financial Services 1. Implementation of Banner Student System. All SAO Staff Spring 2008 2. Review feasibility of combining Student Accounts and Financial C. McCue, S. Mead Ongoing Aid Offices for “one stop” financial shop with Banner Implementation. F. Information Technology 1. Improve the problem resolution capability of the Help Desk. J. Simpson, P. Noll Ongoing
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2. Integrate Xtender Imaging System with Banner for Admissions, S. Schmitz Fall 2007 the Registrar, and the medical and business office. 3. Implementation of extended capabilities in the myDCC portal P. Griffin Spring 2008 (Angel integration and single logon). 4. Develop training schedule to upgrade staff knowledge. K. Gessler Ongoing 5. Decide on replacement for PBX & Voicemail. J. Simpson, P. Griffin, K. Fall 2008 Gessler 6. Develop documentation and support processes for infrastructure P. Griffin Ongoing systems. 7. Implement Angel hosting configuration with ITEC. P. Griffin Spring 2008 8. Equip 10 additional Smart Classrooms (TLC, IT). J. Simpson Spring 2008 9. Develop support matrix for lab spaces (IT, Academic Affairs). K. Gessler Spring 2008 10. Develop plan for flexible IT use in H226 (OAA, IT). J. Simpson Fall 2008 11. Provide remote computing access for uploading of files, remote P. Griffin, K. Gessler Spring 2008 communications with students, and greater off-site access to campus IT resources (IT, TLC). 12. Provide management of digital instructional content and online K. Gessler Ongoing databases (OAA, Library, IT). 13. Create and raise awareness for policies regarding computer K. Gessler Ongoing security, access to digital files, and information privacy to faculty and staff (IT, OAA, Network Committee, and HR). 14. Leverage centralized software distribution, patch and license K. Gessler Summer 2008 management, to provide a stable and secure platform DCC desktop (IT). 15. Prepare college information security infrastructure to meet NYS K. Gessler Summer 2008 requirements 16. Implement Banner Student. K. Gessler, A. Varkey Spring 2008 17. Implement Banner Financial. K. Gessler, A. Varkey Spring 2008 18. Start Banner Alumni implementation. K. Gessler Spring 2008 19. Implement Banner EDW. K. Gessler Spring 2008 20. Implement Banner Workflow. K. Gessler Spring 2008
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21. Decide on future of college TV station. K. Gessler, J. Simpson, Spring 2008 J. Dunn 22. Implement Lab resource monitoring capability for lab sign-in K. Gessler Fall 2008 reporting. 23. Implement individual sign-ins for students on DCC computers. K. Gessler Spring 2008 24. Implement application virtualization capabilities and “free seating” K. Gessler Summer 2008 in DCC lab spaces. 25. Rationalize DCC disk storage environment—introduce K. Gessler Fall 2008 economical disk capacity. 26. Reduce dependency on tape backups. K. Gessler Summer 2008 27. Rationalize internet and Sunynet bandwidth to prepare for Banner K. Gessler, P. Griffin Fall 2008 Student. 28. Shutdown COCO. P. Griffin Summer 2008 29. Implement report writer for Banner. K. Gessler Spring 2008 30. Implement new DCC badge system integrated with Banner. K. Gessler Spring 2008 31. Plan for implementing of a generator for CBI and proper sizing of K. Gessler Spring 2008 UPS capability. 32. Rationalize grade scanner infrastructure and support networked K. Gessler Fall 2008 assessment software (IT, TLC). G. Payroll 1. Continue the Banner implementation process. M. Mesuda-Ortega Ongoing 2. Examine other Banner functionality for payroll and determine if it M. Mesuda-Ortega Ongoing is beneficial for Dutchess Community College to utilize. 3. Design and implement Banner web for employees using new M. Mesuda-Ortega, Fall 2007 Luminis platform. Computer Center 4. Complete assessment on Payroll services. M. Mesuda-Ortega Ongoing 5. Re-configure the adjunct pay schedule to include more payrolls to M. Mesuda-Ortega Summer 2008 eliminate the need to hold adjunct paychecks for grades at the end of each semester. If grades are not turned in on time, the final paycheck can be postponed until the grades are submitted. 6. Offer a direct deposit to adjunct instructors. M. Mesuda-Ortega Summer 2008
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H. Security 1. Implement new ID Card System. B. Anderson, K. Gessler Summer 2008 2. Update Emergency Response Plan. J. Bohlman Fall 2008 3. Research and Select Incident Management System. J. Bohlman, B. Anderson Spring 2008 I. Human Resources Management 1. Successfully acclimate the new Director of HR to the duties of the J. Dunn Fall 2007 position. 2. Implement Banner HR self service module. J. Dunn, A. Franqui Spring 2008 3. Prepare for upcoming DUE contract negotiations. J. Dunn, A. Franqui Summer 2008 4. Transfer responsibilities for maintaining the Professional Staff J. Dunn, A. Franqui Summer 2008 Handbook to the Human Resources Department. 5. Transfer full responsibility for maintaining accurate Position J. Dunn, A. Franqui Fall 2007 Control to Human Resources.
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6.2.04 Community Services Community Services and Special Programs Objectives 2007-08
I. College Objectives (see section 6.1) Responsibility Completion Date II. College Projects A. Benchmark with Other Colleges 1. Visit two colleges, review online and brochures. OCS Staff Spring 2008 2. Continue working with Mid-Hudson Community Services Groups. OCS Staff Ongoing B. Implementing the Technology Plan C. Implementing Banner 1. Train Staff. R. Pirog Summer 2008 2. Implement according to schedule. R. Pirog Summer 2008 3. Re-examine Access Contract Training database in context of R. Pirog Summer 2008 Banner. 4. Re-examine NAPP contract system. R. Pirog Summer 2008 III. Division Objectives A. Economic Development 1. Produce an Assessment Plan for Community Services. C. Stevens Fall 2007 2. Implement plan assessing all programs. C. Stevens Spring 2008 B. Division Projects 1. Establish a targeted Advisory Board for Community Services. OCS Staff Summer 2008 2. Reintroduce Conferencing (Hold a conference on Green OCS Staff Spring 2008 Communities in conjunction with DCC Engineering Dept.; Facilitate conferences by other community groups). 3. Explore links with credit department (present at DAC; meet with C. Stevens Fall 2008 individuals to enhance communication and reciprocity).
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4. Increase enrollment and visibility of Community Services: OCS Staff Fall 2008 -Work with DCC marketing consultant to develop a Marketing Plan for Community Services -Work with Advisory Committee -Continue to benchmark continuing education programs, and their materials -Gain membership in Search Engines (example Google) -Explore alternative advertisement modes -Develop e-marketing using target C. New Programs 1. Explore new options for courses and programs including the R. Pirog Summer 2008 following: -Community Sustainability a. Photovoltaic’s b. Energy efficiency c. Home efficiency d. Green communities e. T.I.P.S/DDP -Holistic Health and Wellness a. Mindfulness b. Tai Chi c. Journaling -Leisure Arts -Ceramics 2. Explore vocational and credential programs R. Pirog Summer 2008 -Interpreting (medical, legal, business) -Human Resource -Massage Therapy -Entrepreneurship -Sleep Therapy Technician -Computer Security
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3. Expand the Remedial and Pre-College Preparation Programs: S. Hochhauser, Summer 2008 -Dyson Grant for expanded ESL C. Stevens -SMART START -Summer Programs (EOP, STEP) -Contract with CSEA Educational Unit -New GED sites -Adult Basic Skills -College Preparation -High School Outreach -Explore special academy 4. Introduce weekend EMT updating courses. E. Woodin Summer 2008 5. Increase soft skills training for business. S. Hochhauser Summer 2008 6. Revamp office responsibilities for greater efficiency and C. Stevens, B. Mosher Spring 2008 effectiveness in view of new personnel and program adjustments. 7. Reinstate former programs and Expand Existing ones: R. Pirog Fall 2007 -Pesticide Certification Real Estate – Continuing Education -Expand driving safety program and control costs
8. Implement SUNY funded grants for workforce development. Assistant Dean Fall 2007 9. Expand computer and online courses. S. Hochhauser Summer 2008 10. Increase enrollment in summer academies including computer, OCS Staff Summer 2008 Mad Science, baseball and other athletics. 11. Implement SUNY funded grants for workforce development. Assistant Dean Summer 2008 12. Deliver Saland Grant. Assistant Dean Summer 2008
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6.3 Academic Department Objectives 6.3.01 Allied Health and Biological Sciences Allied Health and Biological Sciences Objectives 2007-08
I. College Objectives Responsibility Completion Date A. Celebrating Five Decades of Excellence and Service to the Community 1. Contact AHBS alumni and compile a booklet outlining M. Condon Spring 2008 accomplishments in respective fields. 2. Consider the creation of an interpretative trail behind parking lot B. Anderson, M. Condon Spring 2008 “E”. B. Revisiting our Roots: Enhancing Community by Developing and Augmenting the Strengths of Our Diverse Areas of Practice and Service ¾ Nurturing academic excellence ¾ Supporting innovation ¾ Reaching new and changing populations ¾ Celebrating unity in diversity ¾ Creating a climate of intellectual inquiry, both in the classroom and through various activities 1. Host a motivational speaker. A. Scala December 2007 2 Work with Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (C- A. Scala Spring 2008 STEP) students performing biological lab research, with a goal of presentation at the 2008 regional C-STEP conference. 3. Continue work with HIV-AIDS education within the deaf G. Pozzi-Galluzi Spring 2008 community. 4. Continue the services of the “open biology lab”, which provides K. Ingham Spring 2008 general laboratory tutorial services to students enrolled in lab- based courses. 5. Organize a “science café for science faculty. M. Condon Spring 2008
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II. College Projects A. Benchmark with Other Colleges 1. Continue involvement with Purchase College’s “Bridges to the M. Condon Spring 2008 Baccalaureate and Research and Science Visions Preparation Program” (RSVP). 2. Serve as a site visitor and paper reviewer of Medical Laboratory K. Ingham Spring 2008 Technology programs through the National Accrediting Agency of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). 3. Continue to work with the Empire State’s Fire Science program to D. Walsh Spring 2008 facilitate transfer options. 4. Host a workshop with faculty from schools participating in the M. Condon Spring 2008 “Bridges to the Baccalaureate and Research and Science Visions Preparation Program” (RSVP). B. Implementing Technology Plan C. Implementing Banner III. Assessment A. Academic Program Reviews (list program & who is responsible) B. Update of Extended Course Outlines 1. Identify Extended Course Outlines to be updated (Dept. Head/OAA) 2. Update Extended Course Outlines to include appropriate Student Learning Outcomes (Faculty)plied a. BIO102 General Biology M. Condon, S. Fraley, Fall 2007 A. Scala b. BIO205 Introduction to Genetics A. Scala Fall 2007 c. BIO210 mammalian Physiology C. Eames, S. Fowler, J. Fall 2007 Mazza d. MLT101 Clinical Microbiology K. Ingham, M. VanDemark e. MLT207 Externship I K. Ingham, M. Fall 2007 VanDemark
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f. MLT208 Externship II K. Ingham, M. Fall 2007 VanDemark g. PDC102 Phlebotomy Internship K. Ingham, D. Fall 2007 Mautone,M. VanDemark h. FIR110 Fire Behavior and Combustion D. Walsh Fall 2007 i FIR212 Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply D. Walsh Fall 2007 j PAR102 Pathophysiology and Life Span Development S. Goldstein, D. O’Brien, Fall 2007 D. Violante k. PAR106 Pharmacology and IV Therapy S. Goldstein, S. Race, Fall 2007 D. Violante l. BIO212 Cell Physiology M. Condon Spring 2008 m. BIO209 Mammalian Anatomy C. Eames, S. Fowler, J. Spring 2008 Mazza n. MLT106 Immunohematology K. Ingham, M. Spring 2008 VanDemark o. MLT203 Clinical Chemistry K. Ingham, T. Paskell Spring 2008 p. FIR102 Fundamentals of Fire Protection D. Walsh Spring 2008 q. FIR222 Fire and Safety Administration D. Walsh Spring 2008 r. PAR201 Trauma J. Brown, S. Goldstein, Spring 2008 W. Jeffries s. PAR203 Cardiology and Pulmonolgy S. Goldstein, E. Horton, Spring 2008 W. Jeffries C. Course Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (list courses) 1. BIO 101 General Biology I M. Condon, S. Fraley, January 2008 S. Macaluso, A. Scala 2. BIO 131 Anatomy and Physiology I C. Eames, S. Fowler, S. January 2008 Fraley, E. Justin, J. Mazza, J. Lovelett 3. BIO 207 General Microbiology M. Condon, A. Scala January 2008 4. EMB 105 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic B. Cekuta, S. Goldstein, January 2008 A. Sherman 5. FIR 104 Fundamentals of Fire Prevention D. Walsh January 2008
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6. FIR 204 Fire Protection Systems D. Walsh January 2008 7. MLT 105 Clinical Hematology K. Ingham, M. January 2008 VanDemark 8. MLT 202 Parasitology / Body Fluids K. Ingham, M. January 2008 VanDemark 9. MSO 102 Medical Terminology E. Justin, D. Mautone January 2008 10. PAR 101 Advanced Airway Management B. Cekuta, S. Goldstein, January 2008 S. Race, D. Violante 11. PAR 209 Medical Emergencies II B. Cekuta, S. Goldstein, January 2008 S. Race, D. Violante 12. PDC 101 Basic Concepts of Phlebotomy K. Ingham, D. Mautone, January 2008 M. VanDemark 13. BIO 102 General Biology II M. Condon, S. Fraley, A. Spring 2008 Scala 14. BIO 205 Introduction to Genetics A. Scala Spring 2008 15. BIO 210 Mammalian Physiology C. Eames, S. Fowler, J. Spring 2008 Mazza 16. MLT 101 Clinical Microbiology K. Ingham, M. Spring 2008 VanDemark 17. MLT 207 Externship I K. Ingham, M. Spring 2008 VanDemark 18. MLT 208 Externship II K. Ingham, M. Spring 2008 VanDemark 19. PDC 102 Phlebotomy Internship K. Ingham, D. Mautone, Spring 2008 M. VanDemark 20. FIR 110 Fire Behavior and Combustion D. Walsh Spring 2008 21. FIR 212 Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply D. Walsh Spring 2008 22. PAR 102 Pathophysiology and Life Span Development S. Goldstein, D. O’Brien, Spring 2008 D. Violante 23. PAR 106 Pharmacology and IV Therapy S. Goldstein, S. Race, Spring 2008 D. Violante
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D. Development of an Assessment-Based Action Plan (includes information indicating how the results obtained from the assessment will be used to improve student learning) E. Actions to be Taken as the Result of Previous Assessments (list course) IV. Department Objectives A. Program Development B. Curriculum and Instruction 1. Acquire and utilize the live broadcast web cam in biology M. Condon Spring 2008 laboratories. 2. Mount the Smartboard in a third floor laboratory in Washington M. Condon, B. Hallock Spring 2008 Center. 3. Design and stock a biology laboratory at DCC South. B. Hallock, K. Ingham, December 2007 W. Vrooman 4. Pursue the acquisition of additional space and/or the re-design of T. Decker, S. Goldstein, Spring 2008 existing space for the PAR program at DCC South. K. Ingham 5. Acquire digital visualizers for each third floor lab in Washington K. Ingham Spring 2008 Center. 6. Secure lab technicians for off-campus locations, including Norrie K. Ingham October 2007 Point and Dutchess South. 7. Consider and request re-design of W326 to improve instruction. C. Eames, S. Fowler Spring 2008 8. Continue coordination with the Nursing Department for service AHBS Faculty, NUR Spring 2008 courses. Faculty 9. Modify the LAX curriculum to reflect recommendations of the M. Condon Spring 2008 program review. 10. Change course numbers of the General Biology courses. M. Condon Spring 2008
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11. Design an information flyer for General Biology for use by S. Fraley Spring 2008 academic advisors. 12. Design and propose a “Topics in Biology” course for non-LAX M. Condon Spring 2008 students. 13. Evaluate the implementation of the department’s laboratory R. Kirker Spring 2008 attendance policy. 14. Consider the development of advisement tracks for LAX students. C. Eames, S. Fraley, A. Spring 2008 Scala 15. Evaluate the academic history and progress of students who do S. Duncan, C. Eames, Spring 2008 not successfully complete NUR105. S. Fowler, S. Fraley, J. Mazza 16. Restructure PAR120, PAR220 and PAR230 to better correlate S. Goldstein, W. Jeffries, Spring 2008 with the new PAR course sequencing in the PAR program. S. Race 17. Re-design the science placement test to include topics covered in C. Eames, S. Fowler, S. Spring 2008 BIO130. Fraley, J. Mazza V. Program Objectives A. Medical Laboratory Technology/Phlebotomy (MLT and PDC) 1. Increase student enrollment in the MLT program. K. Ingham Spring 2008 2. Attract and retain additional clinical sites for phlebotomy. K. Ingham, M. Spring 2008 VanDemark 3. Evaluate the MLT and PDC programs’ need to secure criminal K. Ingham, M. Spring 2008 background checks on allied health students working in a clinical VanDemark setting. 4. Remain apprised of the education requirements for licensure as K. Ingham, M. Spring 2008 overseen by the State Board for Clinical Laboratory Technology VanDemark, MLT and consider its impact to the MLT curriculum. Advisory Committee B. Dental Assisting Certificate (DAC) 1. Develop proficiency exams for DAC102 and DAC103. D. Medynski, G. Pozzi- Spring 2008 Galluzi 2. Explore the criteria of developing a dental assisting licensure G. Pozzi-Galluzi Spring 2008 qualifying program with community service.
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3. Recruit sufficient enrollment into the program to support an G. Pozzi-Galluzi, Office Fall 2008 entrance class in Spring 2009. of Community Relations, Dutchess County Dental Society 4. Increase pool of qualified adjunct instructors. G. Pozzi-Galluzi Spring 2008 5. Explore the possibility of holding the Dental Assisting Program at G. Pozzi-Galluzi Spring 2008 the Ninth District Dental Society headquarters. 6. Continue to seek out scholarship monies for students enrolled in G. Pozzi-Galluzi, DAC Spring 2008 the DAC program. Advisory Committee, Dutchess County Dental Society C. Paramedic (PAR) 1. Maintain student enrollment in the PAR program. S. Goldstein, W. Jeffries Spring 2008 2. Implement the newly modified PAR program in Fall 2007 and S. Goldstein Spring 2008 monitor its transition and impact on students. D. Fire Science 1. Continue to update the list of good websites for the fire services. D. Walsh Spring 2008 2. Conduct and video another test burn of wood trusses and D. Walsh Spring 2008 wooden “I” beams to determine their failure time. 3. Continue to update the Fire Science web site. D. Walsh Spring 2008 4. Update the FIR courses to reflect the National Fire Academy’s D. Walsh Spring 2008 Fire and Emergency Service Higher Education (FESHE) curriculum. 5. Update the list of NYS Office of Fire Protection and Control D. Walsh Spring 2008 courses that may be used as “Fire Career Electives” in the Fire Protection Technology AAS Degree.
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6.3.02 Behavioral Sciences Behavioral Sciences Objectives 2007-08
I. College Objectives Responsibility Completion Date A. Celebrating Five Decades of Excellence and Service to the Community 1. Agency Supervisor Thank You Luncheon. (HMS) M. VanVoorhis & Staff Fall 2007 2. 2008 Mid-Atlantic Consortium of Human Services (MACHS) M. VanVoohis & Staff Spring 2008 conference (HMS). 3. Invite graduates in the fields to address the Criminal Justice CRJ Faculty Spring 2008 students (CRJ). 4. Present - Mini-grant received for 50th Anniversary Appreciation E. Hall & M. Murasso Spring 2008 event for the Cooperating Teachers from the Community who presently support the ECH Program, Gretchen Kinnell workshops for ECH Club and current students and evening reception and workshop for ECH Cooperating teachers. (ECH) 5. Past –Research and collect Laboratory Nursery photos for the C. McLaughlin Spring 2008 DCC archives. (ECH) 6. Future – DCC 50th Anniversary and ECH Day 10th Anniversary M. Murasso & ECH Staff Spring 2008 celebration as part of ECH Day for future students in Early Childhood at DCC. (ECH) 7. Past/Present/Future – Mini-Grant received to fund the P. Phipps, faculty, and Spring 2008 Translations Festival is an opportunity to explore Social Issues of staff the past, present and/or future during the 2007-08 academic year. The culmination of students’ exploration through research is then presented through multi-media and the arts. A festival competition will be held on April 11, 2008.
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B. Revisiting our Roots: Enhancing Community by Developing and Augmenting the Strengths of Our Diverse Areas of Practice and Service ¾ Nurturing academic excellence ¾ Supporting innovation ¾ Reaching new and changing populations ¾ Celebrating unity in diversity ¾ Creating a climate of intellectual inquiry, both in the classroom and through various activities 1. Offer a college bridge course to Direct Support Professionals in M. VanVoorhis Fall 2007 and effort to increase reading and writing skills. 2. A member of our MHS staff is co-teaching a course through the P. Lamanna Spring 2008 Poughkeepsie Institute on “Collaborative Human Services in Poughkeepsie.” 3. Collaboration with Arlington High School’s Early Childhood M. Murasso Spring 2008 Program in order to solidify the shared understanding of best practice in preparing students for the field of Early Childhood and for DCC. (ECH) II. College Projects A. Benchmark with Other Colleges 1. Include Human Services students in the planning and attending M. VanVoorhis & Staff Spring 2008 of the 2008 MACHS Conference to be held at Dutchess Community College. 2. Collaborate with Anne Arundel Community College and the M. VanVoorhis Spring 2008 University of Minnesota to create credit bearing opportunities for the College of Direct Support current curriculum (currently a credit free program) offered to front line workers. 3. Students from DCC will have the opportunity to attend the P. Lamanna Spring 2008 Poughkeepsie Institute class with other students from Marist, Vassar, CIA and New Paltz.
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4. Collaborate with Human Services faculty who attend the New M. VanVoorhis Fall 2007 York State Human Educator’s association (NYSHEA) annual meeting. 5. Continue to work with 4 year colleges for seamless transfer. D. Valentine Spring 2008 6. Attend the Criminal Justice Educators Association of New York D. Valentine Fall 2007 state. (CJEANYS) 7. Collaboration with Arlington High School’s Early Childhood E. Hall Fall 2007 Program in order to solidify the shared understanding of best practice in preparing students for the field of Early Childhood. (ECH) 8. Explore additional articulation agreements with four year M. Olimpieri Spring 2008 colleges, reviewing their requirements and making adaptations where possible and appropriate. (New Paltz, private regional) (LAT) B. Implementing the Technology Plan 1. Update web pages to include various forms required of the M. Buglion Spring 2008 Humans Services Interns. 2. HMS Staff will assume the responsibility for updating field work M. Buglion, P. Lamanna Spring 2008 manuals. 3. Continue to utilize technology to enhance classroom course CRJ Faculty Spring 2008 presentation. 4. Continue to identify courses that can be delivered in an on-line P. Phipps Spring 2008 format. 5. Continue to identify faculty wanting to provide SLN courses and P. Phipps Spring 2008 provide appropriate training. C. Implementing Banner 1. Explore possibilities for Banner training. (HMS) M. VanVoorhis & Staff Spring 2008 2. Investigate opportunities for training. (CRJ) CRJ Faculty Spring 2008 3. ECH staff will attend Banner trainings as offered and appropriate. ECH Staff Spring 2008
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III. Assessment A. Academic Program Reviews (list program & who is responsible) 1. Chemical Dependency Counseling and Community Mental M. VanVoorhis Spring 2008 Health- (HMS). 2. ECH Program – As part of the ongoing completion of action items E. Wild Spring 2008 generated in the May 2005 Academic Program Review- paperwork for the submission to the Curriculum Committee for suggested changes in the ECC certificate will be completed with a Fall 2008 submission for approval date. B. Update of Extended Course Outlines 1. Identify Extended Course Outlines to be Updated (Dept. Head/OAA) a. BHS142 D. Valentine Fall 2007 b. CRJ100 D. Valentine Fall 2007 c. CRJ201 D. Valentine Fall 2007 d. CRJ206 D. Valentine Fall 2007 e. CRJ261 D. Valentine Fall 2007 f. CRJ265 D. Valentine Fall 2007 2. Update Extended Course Outlines to include appropriated Student Learning Outcomes (Faculty) a. CMH/CDC104 M. VanVoorhis & Staff Fall 2007 b. CMH/CDC103 M. VanVoorhis & Staff Spring 2008 c. PSY102 M. VanVoorhis & Staff Spring 2008 d. BHS142 D. Valentine Fall 2007 e. CRJ100 D. Valentine Fall 2007 f. CRJ201 D. Valentine Fall 2007 g. CRJ206 D. Valentine Fall 2007 h. CRJ261 D. Valentine Fall 2007 i. CRJ265 D. Valentine Fall 2007 j. ECH102 M. Murasso Fall 2007 k. ECH212 E. Wild Fall 2007
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l. ECH120 E. Hall Spring 2008 m. ECH121 E. Wild Spring 2008 n. ECH131 E. Wild Fall 2007 o. ECH206 E. Wild Fall 2007 p. BHS203 E. Casper Flood Fall 2007 q. BHS204 S. Roberg-Lopez Fall 2007 r. BHS207 P. Phipps Fall 2007 s. BHS242 M. Winner Fall 2007 t. PSY203 M. Hall Fall 2007 u. PSY209 C. Greenan Spring 2008 v PSY221 D. Gavner Spring 2008 w. HMS100 M. VanVoorhis & Staff Fall 2007 x. PSY235 M. VanVoorhis & Staff Fall 2007 C. Course Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (list courses) 1. Finalize assessment data for BHS110 and PSY235. M. VanVoorhis Spring 2008 2. Finalize assessment data for BHS103 and BHS205. S. Roberg-Lopez, Spring 2008 E.Casper-Flood & C. Prokop 3. Finalize assessment data for PSY206. A. Ruggerio, D. Gavner Spring 2008 C. Greenan 4. Finalize assessment data for LAT201. M. Olimpieri Spring 2008 5. Finalize assessment data for CRJ. D. Valentine Spring 2008 6. Finalize assessment data for ECH101, ECH212, and ECH254. E. Wild Spring 2008 D. Development of an Assessment-Based Action Plan (includes information indicating how the results obtained from the assessment will be used to improve student learning) 1. Review the results of the CMH/CDC Program Review to M. VanVoorhis Spring 2008 incorporate feedback given by the external evaluators. (HMS) 2. ECH101 E. Wild Spring 2008 3. ECH254 E. Wild Spring 2008
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E. Actions to be Taken as the Results of Previous Assessments (list courses) 1. Finalize A.S. degree template to conform to suggestions given in M. VanVoorhis Fall 2007 the CHC/DRC program review. 2. Systemizing the reporting format to allow a seamless BHS Staff Spring 2008 documentation process for the course review process. 3. Systemizing the reporting format to allow a seamless Program Coordinator or Spring 2008 documentation process for the program review process. Chair IV. Department Objectives 1. Research Recreation Leadership Programs at other colleges in M. VanVoorhis Summer 2008 an attempt to tweak our REC Program to increase marketability. 2. Present HMS transfer program to DCC’s Curriculum Committee. M. VanVoohis Spring 2008 3. Continue to offer and support courses and programs that provide BHS Staff Spring 2008 domestic, as well as international, study opportunities for students. 4. Create a new and expanded review process for evening P. Phipps Spring 2008 supervisors in order to maintain quality and consistency in courses provided by staff other than the full time faculty. 5. Support the connections between cooperating teachers and the M. Olimpieri Spring 2008 LAT Program Coordinator through the development of a mid- semester evaluation.
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6.3.03 Business Technologies Business Technologies Objectives 2007-08
I. College Objectives Responsibility Completion Date A. Celebrating Five Decades of Excellence and Service to the Community 1. Dedication of the Business Department Plaza in honor of Anthony 50th Anniversary Spring 2008 Krzywicki. Committee 2. Historical picture display for dedication reception. 50th Anniversary Spring 2008 Committee B. Revisiting our Roots: Enhancing Community by Developing and Augmenting the Strengths of Our Diverse Areas of Practice and Service ¾ Nurturing academic excellence ¾ Supporting innovation ¾ Reaching new and changing populations ¾ Celebrating unity in diversity ¾ Creating a climate of intellectual inquiry, both in classroom and through various activities 1. Insert the number of classes available on SLN by developing G. Chaky Spring 2008 ACC205, Computerized Accounting Applications. 2. Expand the use of Wiley PLUS, ancillary web-based teaching Accounting Faculty Spring 2008 tool. 3. Investigate the use of Wiki technology as a classroom tool. P. Rivera Fall 2007 4. Work with new College staff to re-design the department website. All Spring 2008 5. Implement agreed upon changes to the catalog course and P. Rivera, G. Seligman, Fall 2007 program descriptions, course modifications and deletions through D. Most, W. Harwood the Curriculum Committee. 6. Implement plan to proactively encourage students to fulfill the P. Rivera Fall 2007 Seminar requirements in their first semester. 7. Increase the number of students in the BUS and PAL Internship C. Lampack, C. Spring 2008 programs. Hardaway
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8. Establish a Paralegal Advisory Committee. C. Hardaway Spring 2008 9. Review the advisement process for Business students and P. Rivera Fall 2007 propose improvements. 10. Raise the profile of the Business Club within the College and the P. Rivera Ongoing business community. 11. Review process for adjunct supervision and review and propose J. Falabella, M. Longhi, Spring 2008 improvements. P. Rivera 12. Increase pool of daytime adjuncts. J. Falabella, M. Longhi, Spring 2008 P. Rivera II. College Projects A. Benchmark with Other Colleges for Best Practices 1. Participate in the SUNY New Paltz Community College Advisory P. Rivera, G. Seligman, Fall 2007 Council. D. Most 2. Participate in annual meeting of the Two-Year College Accounting Faculty Fall 2007 Accounting Faculty. 3. Continue assessment dialogue with SUNY New Paltz and Marist P. Rivera Ongoing College. B. Implementing Technology C. Implementing Banner III. Assessment A. Academic Program Reviews (list program & who is N/A responsible) B. Update of Extended Course Outlines N/A 1. Identify Extended Course Outlines to be updated (Dept. Head, OAA) 2. Update Extended Course Outlines to include appropriate Student Learning Outcomes (Faculty) a. ACC101 Principles of Accounting I B. Cassel Fall 2007 b. ACC204 Managerial Accounting D. Most, G. Chaky, P. Fall 2007 Rivera c. BUS102 Introduction to Business J. Falabella, G. Hamel Fall 2007 d. BUS107 Principles of Marketing G. Seligman Fall 2007 e. BUS216 Business Law II W. Harwood Fall 2007
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f. BUS255 Office Practice M. Longhi, C. Lampack Fall 2007 g. PAL210 Legal Research C. Hardaway Fall 2007 C. Course Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (list courses) 1 ACC104 Financial Accounting D. Most, G. Chaky, B. Fall 2007 Cassel, P. Rivera 2 BUS101 Business Mathematics Y. Sewell, C. Lampack Fall 2007 3 BUS104 Business Organization Management G. Seligman, J. Fall 2007 Falabella, G. Hamel 4 BUS210 Business Communications M. Longhi Fall 2007 5 BUS215 Business Law I W. Harwood Fall 2007 6 PAL110 Fundamentals of Paralegalism C. Hardaway Fall 2007 D. Development of an Assessment-Based Action Plan (includes information indicating how the results obtained from the assessment will be used to improve student learning) 1 ACC104 Financial Accounting D. Most, G. Chaky, B. Spring 2008 Cassel, P. Rivera 2 BUS101 Business Mathematics Y. Sewell, C. Lampack Spring 2008 3 BUS104 Business Organization Management G. Seligman, J. Spring 2008 Falabella, G. Hamel 4 BUS210 Business Communications M. Longhi Spring 2008 5 BUS215 Business Law I W. Harwood Spring 2008 6 PAL110 Fundamentals of Paralegalism C. Hardaway Spring 2008 E. Actions to be Taken as the Result of Previous Assessments (list courses)
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6.3.04 Engineering, Architecture, and Computer Sciences
Engineering, Architecture, and Computer Technologies Objectives 2007-08
I. College Objectives Responsibility Completion Date A. Celebrating Five Decades of Excellence and Service to the Community 1. Host a celebration with the Engineering Science alumni and L. Akins, M. Courtney Fall 2007 faculty at Alloy’s the evening before Thanksgiving. 2. Contact all graduates who have received Maximillan Scheidner Architecture Faculty Spring 2008 award to prepare list of their success. B. Revisiting our Roots: Enhancing Community by Developing and Augmenting the Strengths of Our Diverse Areas of Practice and Service ¾ Nurturing academic excellence ¾ Supporting innovation ¾ Reaching new and changing populations ¾ Celebrating unity in diversity ¾ Creating a climate of intellectual inquiry, both in the classroom and through various activities 1. Tie DCC with Tuskegee Airman Squadron at Stewart Airport to J. Trosie Jan 2008 nurture those interested in a career in Aviation. 2. Host the first local Lego League Tournament in the region for L. Akins February 2008 local teams composed of children 9 – 14 years old. D. Barbuto M. Courtney 3. Through ARC Club visit DIA, Storm King Art Center, and New ARC Faculty Spring 2008 York City to build classroom experience. 4. Explore integration of AutoDesk Impression in ARC 123. ARC Faculty Spring 2008 5. Explore integration of AutoDesk REVIT into curriculum. ARC Faculty Spring 2008
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6. Include more architectural history to include middle and far ARC Faculty Spring 2008 eastern architecture. II. College Projects A. Benchmarking with Other Colleges B. Implementing the Technology Plan C. Implementing Banner III. Assessment A. Academic Program Reviews (list program & who is responsible) 1. Complete the ACR Program Review. J. Trosie Nov 2007 2. ELT Program Review – ELT Program Modification & Final D. Barbuto Dec 2007 Report. 3. ARC/CNS/CAD Program Reviews – Final Report. ARC Faculty Dec 2007 4. CIS Program Review and Program modification. F. Whittle Spring 2008 5. ENR Program Review – Self Study and External Evaluation M. Courtney Spring 2008 B. Update of Extended Course Outlines 1. Identify Extended Course Outlines to be updated (Dept Head/OAA) a. ACR 101, ACR 102 J. Trosie Spring 2008 b. ARC 105, ARC 106, ARC 206, ARC 216 ARC Faculty Spring 2008 c. AVI 101, AVI 102, AVI 104, AVI 110 J. Trosie Spring 2008 d. CAD 102, CAD 206 ARC Faculty Spring 2008 e. CIS 012, CIS 100, CIS 108, CIS 112, CIS 113, CIS 114, CIS CIS Faculty Spring 2008 117, CIS 120, CIS 123, CIS 124, CIS 126, CIS 212, CIS 223, CIS 228 f. ELT115, ELT 203, ENR2XX (currently ELT215), ELT216, D. Barbuto Spring 2008 ELT103 (currently ENR103), g. ENR 204, ENR 209 M. Courtney Spring 2008
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2. Update Extended Course Outlines to include appropriate Student Learning Outcomes (Faculty) a. ACR 101, ACR 102 J. Trosie Spring 2008 b. ARC 105, ARC 106, ARC 206, ARC 216 ARC Faculty Spring 2008 c. AVI 101, AVI 102, AVI 104, AVI 110 J. Trosie Spring 2008 d. CAD 102, CAD 206 ARC Faculty Spring 2008 e. CIS 012, CIS 100, CIS 108, CIS 112, CIS 113, CIS 114, CIS CIS Faculty Spring 2008 117, CIS 120, CIS 123, CIS 124, CIS 126, CIS 212, CIS 223, CIS 228 f. ELT115, ELT 203, ENR2XX (currently ELT215), ELT216, D. Barbuto Spring 2008 ELT103 (currently ENR103) g. ENR 204, ENR 209 M. Courtney Spring 2008 h. ENT202 L. Akins Dec 2007 C. Course Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (list courses) 1. ARC 100, ARC 101, ARC 104, ARC 108, ARC 207 ARC Faculty Spring 2008 2. AVI 101, AVI 102 J. Trosie Spring 2008 3. CAD 104 ARC Faculty Spring 2008 4. CIS 104, CIS 111, CIS 213 CIS Faculty Spring 2008 5. ELT105, ELT213, ELT106, ENR103 D. Barbuto Spring 2008 6. ENR 101, ENR 208 M. Courtney Spring 2008 D. Development of an Assessment-Based Action Plan (Includes information indicating how the results obtained from the assessment will be used to improve student learning) E. Actions to be Taken as the Result of Previous Assessment (list course) IV. Department Objectives
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A. Enhance Student Academic Success 1. Collect data to determine if requiring admissions interview for L. Akins Spring 2008 all new ELT and ENR students has a positive effect on retention of ELT and ENR students. 2. Develop experimental ELT course: ELT9XX Introduction to M. Courtney Dec 2007 Photovoltaics; first offering Spring 2008 semester. 3. Participate in Two-Year Engineering Science Association M. Courtney Oct 2007 meetings and functions. 4. Find and schedule industry guest speakers for M. Courtney Spring 2008 ENR students. 5. Modify the Aviation Program to better tie flight training and J .Trosie Mar 2008 lab. 6. Develop new program in Aviation Management. J. Trosie Mar 2008 7. Seek additional articulation agreements with additional four-year J. Trosie Spring 2008 Aviation Programs. 8. Develop Aviation Club which should include a Competition J. Trosie Oct. 2007 Committee whose goal is to set protocol for competition with NIFA 9. Establish plan to deal with over enrollment of Architecture D. Freeman Spring 2008 and Construction students in first- and second-year classes by options submitted to Office of Academic Affairs in August 2007. 10. Redesign the lab area in CBI208 to develop a centralized help F Whittle December 2007 center. Project will include minor modifications to the physical space and some additional equipment. 11. Redesign the CIS curriculum based upon the recently completed F Whittle December 2007 Program Review. 12. Redesign the CIS certificates. F Whittle December 2007 13. Develop a 5-year plan for evaluating CIS offerings including the F Whittle October 2007 INM program and the CIS program.
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B. Improve Outlooks for Graduates 1. Seek employment and internship opportunities for M. Courtney Spring 2008 students in ENR program. 2. Continue to seek internship with Aviation Businesses. J. Trosie Spring 2008 3. Seek development of an Aviation Advisory Committee. J. Trosie Spring 2008 4. Supply and maintain a current list of employers looking to hire D. Barbuto Spring 2008 ELT graduates and interns. 5. Continue to seek employment and internships for students in Architecture Faculty Spring 2008 CAD program and Architecture and Construction Technology. 6. Have more classroom presentations by architects, construction Architecture Faculty Spring 2008 managers, and manufacturers’ representatives. 7. Have ARC Club presentations by Boston Architectural College. Architecture Faculty Spring 2008 8. Field trip to New York Institute of Technology. Architecture Faculty Spring 2008 9. Seek more internships for CNS students. Architecture Faculty Spring 2008 C. Use Advanced Technology to Facilitate Learning and Communication 1. Train in the ANGEL system so that ENR201 can be offered on L. Akins Spring 2008 line in Fall 2008. 2. Develop on-line versions of ENR 101 and ENR 207 (SUNY on- M. Courtney Dec 2007 line BSEE degree program) for rollout Spring 2008 semester. 3. Train in the ANGEL system so that ELT203 can be offered D. Barbuto Jan 2008 on-line in Summer 2008. 4. Use tablet laptop in lecture classes. D. Freeman Spring 2008 5. Review computer replacements over past 5 years and determine L. Akins Spring 2008 if policy of replacing computers every 3 -4 years has been consistently been implemented. D. Community Outreach 1. Provide leadership on the education committee and operations L. Akins Fall 2008 executive committee of the Mid-Hudson Technology Council.
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2. Provide leadership on the Board of Directors of the Institute L. Akins August 2008 for Business Innovation. 3. Provide leadership on the Lego League Executive L. Akins August 2008 Committee. D. Barbuto M. Courtney 4. Coordinate with Admissions Office to offer the “Introductions to L. Akins April 2008 College and Careers Program” for area high schools. 5. Host the Annual DCC Punkin Chunkin Design M. Courtney Oct 2007 Competition. 6. Seek out opportunities to visit with area high M. Courtney May 2008 schools regarding Engineering Science. 7. Present information on Photovoltaics and Solar Energy at M. Courtney May 2008 community functions and activities. 8. Seek Aviation guest speakers at DCC to tie the college and J. Trosie Jan 2008 Aviation within the local community. 9. Coordinate the first local Vex Robotics team. L. Akins, D. Barbuto Jan 2008 M. Courtney 10. Participate in New Paltz’s Engineering Day by coordinating a L. Akins Feb 2008 booth with hands-on activities that relate to various D. Barbuto engineering and technology fields. M. Courtney 11. Offer “Day of Architecture” program as sponsored through Mini Architecture Faculty Spring 2008 Grant Program. 12. Offer Architectural Design Competition as an annual event. Next Architecture Faculty Spring 2008 competition is set for June 2008. 13. Outreach to area high schools regarding Architecture and Architecture Faculty Spring 2008 CAD. 14. Work with local organizations for internships in CAD 206. Architecture Faculty Spring 2008 15. Use ARC Club for more service-oriented projects. Architecture Faculty Spring 2008
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16. Investigate the possibility of teaching CIS113 – Visual Basic P. Marsh Spring 2008 in SLN format. 17. Modify CIS web site. F. Whittle Spring 2008 18. Develop additional electronic resource material for CIS F Whittle Spring 2008 courses to enhance an “online resource center”. P. Marsh E. Long-Range Objectives 1. Set up lab equipment to offer electrical courses at Dutchess D. Barbuto South. 2. Determine effect of program review on ARC, CNS, and CAD Architecture Faculty Spring 2008 Programs.
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6.3.05 English and Humanities English and Humanities Objectives 2007-08
I. College Objectives Responsibility Completion Date A. Celebrating Five Decades of Excellence and Service to the Community 1. Review of archival materials for brochure or booklet on history of J. Malone January 2008 English/Humanities department. 2. Co-Chair 50th Anniversary Celebration Committee. P. DeLessio, Spring 2008 R. Malboeuf 3. Assemble a cookbook with department contributions. J. Goffe-McNish Spring 2008 4. Create a brochure highlighting service to the community by J. Goffe-McNish Spring 2008 professional staff. B. Revisiting our Roots: Enhancing Community by Developing and Augmenting the Strengths of Our Diverse Areas of Practice and Service ¾ Nurturing academic excellence ¾ Supporting innovation ¾ Reaching new and changing populations ¾ Celebrating unity in diversity ¾ Creating a climate of intellectual inquiry, both in classroom and through various activities 1. Sponsor a discussion of The Merchant of Venice for faculty, H. Bergon, B. Kolp, Spring 2008 including adjuncts, who will teach the play in Spring 2008. K. O’Neill, L. Williams 2. Sponsor a lecture on The Merchant of Venice for the DCC H. Bergon, B. Kolp, Spring 2008 Community in conjunction with the Performing Arts Program play. K. O’Neill, L. Williams 3. Create a display of the diverse talents of department members. J. Goffe-McNish January 2008 4. Coordinate Writing Center workshop for faculty and staff in L. Williams Spring 2008 conjunction with the Bard Institute for Thinking and Writing.
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5. Through the Writing Center, host Roundtable discussions for 20 L. Williams Spring 2008 faculty and staff each semester. 6. Pilot a Student Mentor Project meant to enhance the student-to Interdepartmental Spring 2008 student communication on campus and train second-year collaboration between L. students to become mentors and role models for freshmen. Cherciu, S. Weglinski, and C. Stevens 7. Continue and strengthen the collaborative portfolio evaluation in T. Denton, L. Cherciu, K. Fall 2007 ENG 092 by including new faculty members. Cavanaugh, M. Klein, J. Allen, and J. Malone 8. Experiment with innovative methods of integrating reading and K. Cavanaugh, L. Fall 2007 writing in ENG 092 and ENG 101 by using Newsweek in the Cherciu, and J. Malone classroom. 9. Invite writer Richard W. Grinnell to speak to ENG 101.01 Honors L. Cherciu Fall 2007 about his new textbook Science and Society, which is used in the class. 10. Create a collection of student books celebrating diversity. R. Wiley Spring 2008 II. College Projects A. Benchmark with Other Colleges for Best Practices B. Facilities Master Plan 1. Review departmental use of instructional technologies, including J. Allen, T. Denton, K. Spring 2008 web sites, Blackboard, blogs, wiki, instant messaging, etc. Cavanaugh III. Assessment A. Academic Program Reviews (list program & who is responsible) 1. Liberal Arts and Humanities J. Goffe-McNish and Spring 2008 HGE and BHS faculty B. Update of Extended Course Outlines a. ENG 091 K. Cavanaugh, J. Fall 2007 Desmond, M. Klein, L. Pignetti, J. Sterling, D. Teague, R. Wiley
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b. ENG 206 J. Malone Fall 2007 c. ENG 207 C. Kushner Fall 2007 d. ENG 210 H. Bergon Fall 2007 e. ENG 217 J. Goffe-McNish Fall 2007 6. ENG 221 K. O’Neill Fall 2007 f. ENG 229 B. Kolp Fall 2007 g. ENG 264 J. Allen Fall 2007 h. FRE 201 M. Elone Fall 2007 i. FRE 301 M. Elone Fall 2007 j. ITL 201 O. Mazzuca, M. Elone Fall 2007 k. PHI 205 D. Nelson Fall 2007 l. REA 105 R. Wiley Fall 2007 m. SPA 301 O. Mazzuca, F. Raucci, Fall 2007 C. Stokes n. ENG 102 H. Bergon, B. Kolp, Spring 2008 K. O’Neill, L. Williams o. ENG 205 N. Hooker Spring 2008 p. ENG 216 L. Williams Spring 2008 q. ENG 263 L. Cherciu Spring 2008 r. ENG 267 H. Bergon Spring 2008 s. FRE 202 M. Elone Spring 2008 t. FRE 302 M. Elone Spring 2008 u. ITL 202 O. Mazzuca, M. Elone Spring 2008 C. Course Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (list courses) 1. ENG 095 R. Malboeuf Fall 2007
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2. ENG101: As part of course assessment, collaborate with Registrar L. Cherciu, J. Davis, T. Fall 2007 to generate randomly-selected lists of students. Denton, C. Landi, J. Malone 3. ENG209 J. Clapp Fall 2007 4. ENG 212 K. Cavanaugh Fall 2007 5. ENG 223 L. Cherciu, N. Hooker Fall 2007 6. ENG 230 L. Williams Fall 2007 7. FRE 101 M. Elone Fall 2007 8. PHI 201 D. Nelson Fall 2007 9. REA 103 P. DeLessio Fall 2007 10. SPA 101 O. Mazzuca, F. Raucci, Fall 2007 C. Stokes 11. LAH 100 J. Goffe-McNish Spring 2008 12. ENG 202 C. Kushner Spring 2008 13. ENG 204 D. Teague Spring 2008 14. FRE 102 M. Elone Spring 2008 15. SPA 102 O. Mazzuca, F. Raucci, Spring 2008 C. Stokes D. Development of an Assessment-Based Action Plan (Includes information indicating how the results obtained from the assessment will be used to improve student learning) 1. Review results of Spring 2007 English 102 assessment. H. Bergon, B. Kolp, Fall 2007 K. O’Neill, L. Williams 2. Host an evening meeting for English 102 faculty, including H. Bergon, B. Kolp, Spring 2008 adjuncts, to review the results of the English 102 assessment, K. O’Neill, L. Williams discuss what we have learned from the assessment, and consider ideas for changes in the course and in the next round of English 102 assessment.
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E. Actions to be Taken as the Result of Previous Assessment (list course) 1. ENG 102 H. Bergon, B. Kolp, Spring 2008 K. O’Neill, L. Williams IV. Department Objectives A. Computer Hardware and Technology 1. Request Smartrooms for the Department. J. Allen, K. Cavanaugh Fall 2008 T. Denton, R. Malboeuf, K. O’Neill B. Assessment 1. Organize a meeting with adjuncts to implement the assessment in L. Cherciu, J. Davis, T. Fall 2007 ENG 101. Denton, C. Landi, J. Malone C. Writing Program Handbook 1. Complete a second edition of the Handbook with updated EXOs. J. Allen, B. Kolp, K. Spring 2008 O’Neill, K. Cavanaugh, M. Klein D. Language Programs 1. Write and publish exercise workbook for SPA 101, SPA 102, SPA O. Mazzuca, F. Raucci, Spring 2008 199 and SPA 201. C. Stokes E. Reading Program 1. Update reading web pages. L. Pignetti Spring 2008 F. Other 1. Promote transfer to selective four-year schools for LAH students. J. Allen Spring 2008 2. Coordinate Women Reading Women, in which faculty and H. Bergon, L. Cherciu Spring 2008 students celebrate Women’s History Month. 3. Continue the tradition of the Poetry Reading sponsored by the English faculty April 2008 department; adjunct and full-time faculty share their creative writing in celebration of National Poetry Month.
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4. Develop MyDCC portal for ENG/HUM department, to include J. Malone December 2007 subgroups for various committees and activities, electronic access to department-related documents, and electronic methods of sharing teacher resources and communicating with adjunct faculty. 5. Create a LAH SUNY transfer advisement track. J.. Goffe-McNish Spring 2008 G. Long-Range Objectives 1. Offer SPA 101 and SPA 102 as SLN courses. O. Mazzuca, F. Raucci, Fall 2009 C. Stokes
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6.3.06 Health, Physical Education, Athletics and Dance
Health, Physical Education, Athletics and Dance Objectives 2007-08
I. College Objectives Responsibility Completion Date A. Celebrating Five Decades of Excellence and Service to the Community 1. Celebrating 50 Years of Fitness in Falcon Hall. P. Gelinas/D. VanBuren Fall 2007 B. Revisiting our Roots: Enhancing Community by Developing and Augmenting the Strengths of Our Diverse Areas of Practice and Service ¾ Nurturing academic excellence ¾ Supporting innovation ¾ Reaching new and changing populations ¾ Celebrating unity in diversity ¾ Creating a climate of intellectual inquiry, both in classroom and through various activities 1. Distribution of current research articles in ESW and WFE P. Gelinas, T. Sweet Fall 2007 Courses. 2. Serve on PSD Committee (workshop development). P. Gelinas Spring 2008 3. Revise SLN course to create more stimulating discussion. D. VanBuren Fall 2007 4. Develop new activities for WFE Course. D. VanBuren Spring 2008 5. Establish Sally Klein Scholarship for DCC. D. VanBuren, H. Molella Spring 2008 II. College Projects A. Benchmarking with other Colleges B. Implementing the Technology Plan 1. Incorporating use of Luminis. P. Gelinas, T. Sweet Fall 2007 2. Train in use of Angel Platform for SLN course. D. VanBuren, H. Molella, Spring 2008 T. Sweet
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3. Train in use of Luminis, Office 2007 and test scanner system. D. VanBuren, T. Sweet Spring 2008 4. Add video clip to SLN course. D. VanBuren Fall 2007 C. Implementing Banner III. Assessment A. Academic Program Review 1. Prepare for ESW Program Review (2008-09). T. Sweet Spring 2008 B. Update of Extended Course Outlines 1. Identify Extended Course Outlines to be updated (Dept. Head/OAA) a. DAN 101 H. Molella Fall 2007 b. DAN 108 H. Molella Fall 2008 c. PED 130 H. Molella Fall 2007 d. PED 129 H. Molella Fall 2007 e. PED 132 H. Molella Fall 2007 2. Update Extended Course Outlines to include appropriate Student Learning Outcomes ( Faculty) a. DAN 101 H. Molella Fall 2007 b. DAN 108 H. Molella Fall 2007 c. PED 130 T. Sweet Fall 2007 d. PED 129 T. Sweet Fall 2007 e. PED 132 T. Sweet Fall 2007 C. Course Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (list courses) 1. DAN 107 H. Molella Fall 2007 2. DAN 146/246 A. M. Zanchetti Fall 2007 3. ESW 100 T. Sweet Fall 2007 4. ESW 101 T. Sweet Fall 2007 5. ESW 201 T. Sweet Fall 2007 6. HED 134 S. Kennen Fall 2007 7. HED 201 S. Kennen Fall 2007
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8. HED 224 T. Sweet/D. Puretz Fall 2007 9. PED 106 D. VanBuren Spring 2007 10. WFE 101 HPEAD Faculty Fall 2007 D. Development of an Assessment-Based Action Plan (Includes information indicating how the results obtained from the assessment will be used to improve student learning) 1. DAN 107 H. Molella Spring 2008 2. DAN 146/246 A. M. Zanchetti Spring 2008 3. ESW 100 T. Sweet Fall 2007 4. ESW 101 T. Sweet Fall 2007 5. ESW 201 T. Sweet Fall 2007 6. HED 134 S. Kennen Fall 2007 7. HED 201 S. Kennen Fall 2007 8. HED 224 T. Sweet/D. Puretz Fall 2007 9. PED 106 D. VanBuren Spring 2008 10. WFE 101 HPEAD Faculty Spring 2008 E. Actions to be Taken as the Result of Previous Assessments(list course) IV. Department Objectives A. Participate in Community Health Events 1. Participate in fund raising for American Heart Association Heart D. VanBuren, S. Kennen Spring 2008 Walk. 2. Participate in Breast Cancer Walk S. Kennen Fall 2007 B. Sponsor College Wellness Fair 1. Serve on Wellness Fair Committee. D. VanBuren Fall 2007
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C. Promote Campus-Wide Employee Health/Wellness 1. Increase usage of student trainers to provide fitness programs D. VanBuren Spring 2008 for faculty and staff. 2. Organize and lead workouts for students, faculty and staff on D. VanBuren Spring 2008 Fridays at 12PM. D. Collaborate with Local Schools to Facilitate Adolescent Student Success E. Strengthen Department 1. Promote Group Exercise Leadership Credential. D. VanBuren Spring 2008 2. Strengthen ESW program. P. Gelinas, S. Kennen, Spring 2008 T. Sweet, D. VanBuren 3. Promote use of Fitness Center. D. VanBuren Spring 2008 4. Seek out and order key texts for HPEAD Department as Library P. Gelinas Spring 2008 Liaison. 5. Encourage participation in 5K run/walk. P. Gelinas Fall 2007 6. Present Tap Dance Course to Curriculum Committee. H. Molella Spring 2008 7. Present History of Black Dance Course to Curriculum Committee. H. Molella Spring 2008 8. Present Dance Course for Performing Arts Majors taking H. Molella Spring 2008 community dance lessons to Curriculum Committee. 9. Develop a Children’s Dance Course. H. Molella Spring 2008 10. Expand Performance and Applied Dance Course into a 3 credit H. Molella Spring 2008 Lab course. 11. Develop a Walking course. H. Molella Spring 2008 12. Develop Dance Studio Management Certificate Program. H. Molella Spring 2008 13. Hold one late department meeting in Spring to accommodate H. Molella Spring 2008 adjunct faculty. 14. Develop new guidelines for HED134 Proficiency Examination. S. Kennen Spring 2008
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6.3.07 History, Government and Economics
History, Government and Economics Objectives 2007-08
I. College Objectives Responsibility Completion Date A. Celebrating Five Decades of Excellence and Service to the Community 1. Continue work on preserving the College’s heritage through an R. Reitano, A. Rieser Fall 2007 expanded Archive. Spring 2008 2. Develop an analysis of the economic contributions of the College S. Ahmad Fall 2007 to the community. Spring 2008 3. Continue participation in the college’s Speakers Program. R. Reitano, G. Stevens Fall 2007 Spring 2008 4. Contributed to the 50th College Anniversary publication being R. Reitano, A. Rieser, Fall 2007 produced by the Dutchess County Historical Society. W. Steger Spring 2008 5. Develop an exhibition of College memorabilia in honor of the 50th R. Reitano, A. Rieser Fall 2007 Anniversary of the College to be displayed in the Ritz Lounge. Spring 2008 B. Revisiting our Roots: Enhancing Community by Developing And Augmenting the Strengths of Our Diverse Areas of Practice and Service ¾ Nurturing academic excellence ¾ Supporting innovation ¾ Reaching new and changing populations ¾ Celebrating unity and diversity ¾ Creating a climate of intellectual inquiry, both in the classroom and through various activities 1. Offer peer tutoring in appropriate courses. HGE Staff Fall 2007 Spring 2008 2. Offer review sessions during October 2007 by the History Zone A. Rieser Fall 2007 (the new student club).
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3. Work in conjunction with other College offices to identify “at risk” HGE Staff Fall 2007 students for the purpose of timely intervention. Spring 2008 4. Enhance and expand the departmental web page. S. Ahmad, HGE Staff Fall 2007 Spring 2008 5. Continue to offer online sections of HGE Department core S. Ahmad, E. Johnson, Fall 2007 courses. J. Norton, HGE Staff Spring 2008 6. Encourage students to post videos relating to economics on S. Ahmad Fall 2007 Blackboard. Spring 2008 7. Offer presentations to the community under the auspices of the E. Johnson, R. Reitano, Fall 2007 College Speaker’s Bureau. W. Steger, G. Stevens Spring 2008 8. Offer a National Issues Forum (NIF) on the War in Iraq and a J. Diemond, R. Reitano, Fall 2007 National Energy Policy. HGE Staff Spring 2008 9. Offer a public discussion by Professor Silverstone on J. Diemond, R. Reitano Fall 2007 preventative war in association with the World Affairs Council and Spring 2008 the Gillespie Forum. 10. Offer other presentations to create a climate of intellectual inquiry A. Rieser, HGE Staff Fall 2007 for both students and staff under the auspices of the Handel Spring 2008 Chair and the Professional Staff Development Committee 11. Reaffirm the Department’s commitment to require block finals for HGE Staff Fall 2007 all students in History, Government and Economics courses. Spring 2008 II. College Projects A. Benchmark with Other Colleges 1. Continue to investigate developing, in conjunction with the BHS J. Diemond Fall 2007, Department, a Liberal Arts Social Science program. Spring 2008 2. Investigate Social Science programs in New York State J. Diemond, HGE Staff Fall 2007, community colleges. Spring 2008 3. Continue to cooperate with Vassar College’s Department of R. Reitano Fall 2007, Education in producing the Dutchess County Model United Spring 2008 Nations simulations. 4. Continue to investigate academic dishonesty policies of peer A. Rieser Fall 2007, institutions. Spring 2008
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B. Implementing the Technology Plan 1. Cooperate with the Office of Information Technology to utilize HGE Staff Fall 2007, new technology as it becomes available to enhance the Spring 2008 teaching/learning process. C. Implementing Banner 1. Develop an awareness of how to best utilize Banner from a HGE Staff Fall 2007, faculty perspective. Spring 2008 III. Assessment A. Academic Program Reviews (list program & who is responsible) 1. N/A B. Update of Extended Course Outlines 1. Identify Extended Course Outlines to be updated (Dept. Head/OAA) a. ECO 201 HGE Staff Fall 2007 Spring 2008 b. GOV 121 HGE Staff Fall 2007 Spring 2008 c. HIS 104 HGE Staff Fall 2007 Spring 2008 2. Update Extended Course Outlines to include appropriate Student Learning Outcomes (Faculty) a. ECO 201 HGE Staff Fall 2007 Spring 2008 b. GOV 121 HGE Staff Fall 2007 Spring 2008 c. HIS 104 HGE Staff Fall 2007 Spring 2008
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C. Course Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (list courses) 1. ECO 201 HGE Staff Fall 2007 Spring 2008 2. GOV 121 HGE Staff Fall 2007 Spring 2008 3. HIS 104 HGE Staff Fall 2007 Spring 2008 D. Development of an Assessment-Based Action Plan (Includes information indicating how the results obtained from the assessment will be used to improve student learning. 1. Discuss the need for future action when the results from HGE Staff Fall 2007 the Fall 2007 assessment are compiled. Spring 2008 E. Actions to be Taken as the Result of Previous Assessments (list course) 1. Submit a DAP to the OAA. HGE Staff Fall 2007 Spring 2008 IV. Department Objectives A. Strengthen Department 1. Update HGE specific guidelines booklet to distribute to the R. Reitano, HGE Staff Fall 2007, department’s adjuncts and new full-time faculty. Spring 2008 2. Continue learning abroad program. J. Norton Fall 2007, Spring 2008 3. Support activities of the Political Science Club. These activities J. Diemond, R. Reitano, Fall 2007, include voter registration, candidate forums, and National Issues HGE Staff Spring 2008 Forum (NIF). 4. Develop more procedures to incorporate new faculty fully into the HGE Staff Fall 2007, HGE Department. Spring 2008
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5. Offer significant speakers as part of the Professional Staff HGE Staff Fall 2007, Development program, the College’s Lyceum program and Spring 2008 Handel Chair activities. 6. Support activities of the History Zone. These activities include A. Rieser Fall 2007, field trips and peer study sessions. Spring 2008 B. Enhance Faculty Morale and Intellectual Development 1. Participate in campus-wide activities, including fundraising for the A. Rieser, HGE Staff Fall 2007, campus Innovation Award. Spring 2008 2. Include adjuncts in all activities such as textbook selection, R. Reitano, HGE Staff Fall 2007, department meetings, and the Algonquin Forum. Spring 2008 3. Offer dinners for faculty members and invited guest speakers HGE Staff Fall 2007, during the academic year. Spring 2008 4. Add activities such as film viewing and discussion. HGE Staff Fall 2007, Spring 2008 5. Offer activities for the faculty and professional staff under the G. Stevens Fall 2007, auspices of the Professional Staff Development Committee. Spring 2008 C. Continuing Activities 1. Continue active department participation in the Professional Staff HGE Staff Fall 2007, Organization (PSO), the Dutchess United Educators (DUE), Spring 2008 college committees and councils, and community service activities. 2. Encourage department members to participate in the affairs and HGE Staff Fall 2007, annual meetings of their respective professional organizations. Spring 2008 3. Continue offering high school Model United Nations simulations R. Reitano, HGE Staff Fall 2007, co-sponsored by the HGE Department, BOCES, and Vassar Spring 2008 College’s Department of Education. 4 Continue offering National Issues Forum (NIF) and participating J. Diemond, R. Reitano, Fall 2007, in related activities with the Kettering Foundation. HGE Staff Spring 2008 5. Continue participation in the World Affairs Council of the Mid- J. Diemond, R. Reitano, Fall 2007, Hudson Valley. HGE Staff Spring 2008 6. Continue to support community organizations such as the United R. Reitano, HGE Staff Fall 2007, Way, the Dutchess County Historical Society, and the Gillespie Spring 2008 Forum. 7. Continue the annual department awards ceremony because it HGE Staff Fall 2007, recognizes student achievement and enhanced student success. Spring 2008
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6.3.08 Mathematics, Physical and Computer Sciences
Mathematical, Physical, and Computer Sciences Objectives 2007-08
I. College Objectives Responsibility Completion Date A. Celebrating Five Decades of Excellence and Service to the Community 1. Geology/Physical Science field trip – reunion trip. S. Conrad 2007-08 2. Math Talk “Artful Mathematics” with Dr. Daniel Rockmore. D. Staats Fall 2007 B. Revisiting our Roots: Enhancing Community by Developing and Augmenting the Strengths of Our Diverse Areas of Practice and Service ¾ Nurturing academic excellence ¾ Supporting innovation ¾ Reaching new and changing populations ¾ Celebrating unity in diversity ¾ Creating a climate of intellectual inquiry, both in the classroom and through various activities 1. Discussions within disciplines (math & science disciplines). Math & Science Faculty Ongoing 2. Speaker from industry for CPS course. Math Faculty 2007-08 3. Course Redesign Initiative. Math Faculty Fall 2007 4. Offer PSD Linux workshop. J. Cavalieri, P. Darcy 2007-08 II. College Projects A. Benchmark with Other Colleges 1. Participate in regional and national mathematics conferences Math & Science Faculty Ongoing (NYSMATYC, AMATYC). 2. Participate in AMATYC committees: Developmental Education, J. Halsey, M. Roland, E. Ongoing Placement and Assessment, Technical Mathematics. Reda 3. Serve on the Undergraduate Education Committee for the R. Lathrop Ongoing American Association of Physics Teachers.
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4. Outreach to neighboring community colleges for assessment MPCS Faculty Fall 2007, related practices. Spring 2008 5. National Foundation Pipeline Scholarship T. Kopilak Fall 2007, Spring 2008 B. Implementing the Technology Plan 1. Use of various computer assisted instruction (CAI) software Math Faculty Ongoing programs in mathematics. 2. TI Smart View training. S. DeGuzman Fall 2007 3. Continue to incorporate contemporary technology into all of our MPCS Faculty Ongoing courses. A. Implementing Banner III. Assessment A. Academic Program Review (list program & who is responsible) 1. CPS program review J. Clark, D. Staats Fall 2008 2. LAM program review W. Ostertag, B. Cavalieri Fall 2008 B. Update of Extended Course Outlines 1. Identify Extended Course Outlines to be updated (Dept. Head/OAA) a. MAT091, MAT109, MAT110, MAT118, MAT185, MAT217, MAT223, MAT224 Math Faculty 2007-2008 b. PHY151, CHE232, GLG124 Science Faculty Fall 2007 2. Update Extended Course Outlines to include appropriate Student Learning Outcomes ( Faculty) a. MAT091, MAT109, MAT110, MAT118, MAT185, MAT217, MAT223, MAT224 Math Faculty 2007-2008 b. PHY151, CHE232, GLG124 Science Faculty Fall 2007
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C. Course Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (list courses) 1. MAT100, MAT221 Math Faculty 2007-08 2. AST132, CHE111, CHE121, CHE122, PHS102, PHY121 Science Faculty 2007-08 D. Development of an Assessment-Based Action Plan (Includes information indicating how the results obtained from the assessment will be used to improve student learning) E. Actions to be Taken as the Result of Previous Assessments(list course) IV. Department Objectives A. Develop new course offerings 1. Convert PHS906 “Introduction to Oceanography” to regular course S. Conrad Spring 2008 status. B. Administer Grants 1. Continue expansion of Math Lab services under Perkins Grant. E. Reda Spring 2007 C. Outreach to Community 1. Math and Science Fair. Math & Science Faculty Spring 2007 2. Conduct NYSMATYC Math League Competition. T. Kopilak, B. Cavalieri Fall 2007 3. Maintain MPCS Math Puzzler of the Month. B. Cavalieri, P. Darcy, Ongoing D. Staats 4. Administer on-campus “MagLev competition for high school R. Lathrop, D. Barbuto Fall 2007 students. (ENACT) 5. Advising workshop with Academic Services highlighting math T. Kopilak, S. Weglinski January 2008 placement issues. D. Long-Range Objectives 1. Broaden the pool of qualified adjunct instructors in math and E. Reda Ongoing science. 2. Research upcoming changes in high school math graduation S. DeGuzman Ongoing requirements. 3. Foster stronger relationships between full-time and adjunct faculty E. Reda, Math faculty, Ongoing through more frequent and better communication. course coordinators
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6.3.09 Nursing Nursing Objectives 2007-08
I. College Objectives Responsibility Completion Date A. Celebrating Five Decades of Excellence and Service to the Community 1. Conduct study regarding 50 years of caring of DCC nursing in the K. Blonder Spring 2008 Hudson Valley and beyond. B. Revisiting our Roots: Enhancing Community by Developing and Augmenting the Strengths of Our Diverse Areas of Practice and Service ¾ Nurturing academic excellence ¾ Supporting innovation ¾ Reaching new and changing populations ¾ Celebrating unity in diversity ¾ Creating a climate of intellectual inquiry, both in classroom and through various activities 1. Explore the possibility of implementing bar scanner technology I. Grutzner Spring 2008 for medication administration in college lab. 2. Develop a plan to incorporate simulation technology into all I. Grutzner, T. Doherty Spring 2008 nursing science courses. 3. Collaborate with the office of Emergency Preparedness of T. Doherty Fall 2007 Dutchess County to offer program on epidemiology and tracking health needs of school age children for school nurses and nursing students. II. College Projects A. Benchmark with Other Colleges B. Implementing the Technology Plan
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C. Implementing Banner III. Assessment A. Academic Program Review (list program & who is responsible) B. Update of Extended Course Outlines 1. Identify Extended Course Outlines to be updated (Dept. Head/OAA) a. NUR 111 I. Grutzner Spring 2008 b. NUR 218 K. Blonder, K. Desmond Spring 2008 2. Update Extended Course Outlines to include appropriate Student Learning Outcomes ( Faculty) a. NUR 111 I. Grutzner Spring 2008 b. NUR 218 K. Blonder, K. Desmond Spring 2008 C. Course Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (list courses) 1. Conduct and evaluate NUR 105 course surveys First year faculty Fall 2007 2. Conduct and evaluate NUR 213 course surveys Second year faculty Fall 2007 3. Conduct and evaluate NUR 112 course surveys First year faculty Spring 2008 4. Conduct and evaluate NUR 216 and 218 course surveys K. Desmond, K. Blonder Spring 2008 5. Conduct and evaluate end-of-program surveys K. Desmond, K. Blonder Spring 2008 6. Review course survey forms as it pertains to the college skills T. Doherty Fall 2007 lab supplies. D. Development of an Assessment-Based Action Plan (includes information indicating how the results obtained from the assessment will be used to improve student learning) 1. Continue to implement established nursing program assessment J. Fitzpatrick Spring 2008 plan.
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E. Actions to be Taken as the Result of Previous Assessments(list course) 1. Revise end of program survey and adjust time of administration J. Fitzpatrick Fall 2007 to allow for convening of student task force to address identified problems. IV. Department Objectives A. Recruitment and retention of students 1. Develop criteria for selection of qualified students for entry into B. Kabbash, K. Fall 2007 program based on recommendation from NY State Education Desmond, M. Bashoff, Department. N. Moskowitz 2. Revise graduate survey to include statement asking graduates T. Doherty Fall 2007 to inform on strategies they utilized for academic success. 3. Participate in Introduction to College and Careers program for T. Doherty Fall 2007 John Jay High School seniors B. Maintain Excellence in Nursing 1. Develop anti-coagulation scenario for use in NUR 213 skills T. Doherty Fall 2007 laboratory. 2. Explore adding evidence-based practice assignment to NUR 215. J. Fitzpatrick, N. Spring 2008 Moskowitz 3. Explore adding additional pediatric content to NUR 215. J. Fitzpatrick Spring 2008 4. Develop form to assist students with submission of required T. Doherty Fall 2007 documents for clinical experiences. 5. Update library nursing holdings. K. Desmond Spring 2008 6. Revise NUR 105 course objectives. First year faculty Spring 2008 7. Revise NUR 112 course objectives. First year faculty Spring 2008 8. Revise college lab skills for NUR 105, NUR 112, and NUR 213. All faculty Spring 2008 9. Establish a list of nursing diagnoses for student use in each All faculty Spring 2008 nursing clinical course. 10. Redesign medication calculation exams for NUR 105. First year faculty Fall 2007 11. Continue to implement test item reviews. All Faculty Spring 2008 12. Update student tracking forms. All Faculty Fall 2007
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C. Expansion/Enhancement of Clinical Experiences 1. Expand pediatric teaching day to include the DCC Childhood B. Kabbash, N. Spring 2008 Education Department. Moscowitz 2. Incorporate content from the Healthy People 2010 into pediatric B. Kabbash, N. Spring 2008 teaching day. Moskowitz 3. Establish new clinical sites for NUR105. B. Kabbash, N. Spring 2008 Moskowitz, M. Bashoff D. Program Evaluation 1. Establish a comprehensive nursing program calendar for J. Fitzpatrick Spring 2008 Assessment Activities for 2007-2012. E. Long-Range Objectives 1. Develop computerized testing for use in all nursing courses. NUR Department Spring 2008 2. Develop test blueprints for all exams that include Bloom’s NUR Department Spring 2008 taxonomy, steps of the nursing process, and weekly objective classification. 3. Explore means to enhance simulated learning, including NUR Department Spring 2008 dedicated personnel.
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6.3.10 Performing, Visual Arts and Communications
Performing, Visual Arts and Communications Objectives 2007-08
I. College Objectives Responsibility Completion Date A. Celebrating Five Decades of Excellence and Service to the Community 1. Host DCC Alumni Art Show in the DCC Art Gallery. L. Palumbo Fall 2007 2. Perform choral and orchestral music concerts at DCC with music L. Russell Spring 2008 pieces from 50 years ago. 3. Produce video documentary of 50 years of Dutchess Community D. Dorrity, J. Garcia- Spring 2008 College with COM students. Nunez 4. Produce DCC play productions that were originally performed on J. Cosentino, S. Press Spring 2008 Broadway 50 years ago. B. Revisiting our Roots: Enhancing Community by Developing and Augmenting the Strengths of Our Diverse Areas of Practice and Service ¾ Nurturing academic excellence ¾ Supporting innovation ¾ Reaching new and changing populations ¾ Celebrating unity in diversity ¾ Creating a climate of intellectual inquiry, both in classroom and through various activities 1. Hold PSDC workshop on diversity across campus, offer new E. Usatch, C. Rojas, S. Spring 2008 Intercultural Communications speech class, offer COM Overseas Press, L. Palumbo, L. Travel & Study class, present films at DCC by contemporary Russell Mexican filmmakers, use open casting for PFA Program plays, offer an Art Gallery show and a choir concert for Black History month.
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2. Prepare students in 2D and 3D Art classes for new time-based P. Blum, D. Hebb, L. Spring 2008 study unit, and purchase and integrate mallet percussion Russell instruments into music program. 3. Visit/recruit minority students from Poughkeepsie Middle and High C. Rojas, J. Cosentino Spring 2008 schools, and host PFA High School Theatre Award Ceremony (DCC mini grant). 4. Plan field trips to Art museums and local graphic arts businesses All PVAC Faculty Spring 2008 for Art students, Broadway plays for music and theatre students, and film festivals for COM students. II. College Projects A. Benchmark with Other Colleges 1. Meet to discuss possible articulation agreements for COM with D. Dorrity, S. Poulakis Spring 2008 Brooklyn College, for the new Art Studies Transfer Program with College of St. Rose, and for the new Applied/Fine Art Transfer Program with Pratt/SUNY New Paltz/FIT. 2. Meet with SUNY New Paltz to share information on theatre J. Cosentino, S. Press Spring 2008 productions, guest speakers, workshops and textbooks for the PFA program. B. Implementing the Technology Plan 1. Implement new CS3 software and Lynda.com into graphics and S. Poulakis, E. Somers, Fall 2007 photo courses and new 3D Design software into 3D course L. Handler, D. Hebb (Perkins Grant). 2. Implement the ART101 course online. M. Craig Spring 2008 3. Seek funding for three new digital cameras to replace C. Rojas, E. Somers, J. Spring 2008 malfunctioning 15 year-old cameras in the TV studio, and needed Cosentino upgrades in the audio studio. C. Implementing Banner
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III. Assessment A. Academic Program Review (list program & who is responsible) 1. PFA Program Review J. Cosentino Fall 2007 2. CAR Program Review S. Poulakis Fall 2008 B. Update of Extended Course Outlines 1. Identify Extended Course Outlines to be updated (Dept. Head/OAA) a. All PVAC EXOs are up to date. PVAC Fall 2007 2. Update Extended Course Outlines to include appropriate Student Learning Outcomes ( Faculty) a. All PVAC EXOs are up to date. PVAC Fall 2007 C. Course Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (list courses) 1. ART101, 102, 120 ART faculty Fall 2007 2. COM100, 210, 233 COM faculty Fall 2007 3. PFA100, MUS101, SPE115, THE106 PFA faculty Fall 2007 D. Development of an Assessment-Based Action Plan (Includes information indicating how the results obtained from the assessment will be used to improve student learning) 1. Plan that results will inform requests for departmental materials, J. Cosentino Fall 2007 budget, field trips, technology, guest speakers, and new full time faculty. 2. Plan that results will inform requests for faculty attendance at PVAC Fall 2007 workshops, classes, and conferences.
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3. Plan that results will inform updating of EXO’s. PVAC Fall 2007 E. Actions to be Taken as the Result of Previous Assessments (list course) 1. ART112- Purchase new easels from Perkins Grant to facilitate ART faculty Fall 2007 students’ ability to develop better sense of space and create a wider range of value through more vigorous mark-making. Research contact hours and impact on student transfer. Request new lighting equipment. Update EXO to simplify SLO’s and add more specific media (technically not due for 3 more years) 2. ART113- Only full-time faculty should teach ART113, thus allowing ART faculty Fall 2007 for more communication and stricter standards for course content. Research contact hours and impact on student transfer. More oversight, communications and review of SLOs and rewrite EXO (technically not due for 3 more years). 3. ART172- Faculty assist students in more successfully using the ART faculty Fall 2007 course notebook. Faculty present more frequent but shorter demos, and revise sequencing of assignments to help students better meet SLOs. 4. ART222- Updated EXO. Faculty limit use of mixed media options ART faculty Fall 2007 for assignments, revise to include paper stretching, add more color through inclusion of triadic and complementary studies, include retinal studies, and use more in-progress research and critiques.
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5. MUS 219 – Updated EXO. Faculty will include more in-class MUS faculty Fall 2007 practice time on using synthesis software, and the analyzing of more pieces for solo and electronic-acoustic accompaniment to help students more successfully meet SLOs. 6. SPE101- Faculty will encourage students to write first drafts of SPE faculty Fall 2007 speech outlines, provide clear examples of good outlines, demonstrate new research techniques and unbiased reporting, and request a modernized classroom for visual presentation. 7. SPE102- Faculty will include more contemporary performance Speech faculty Fall 2007 pieces, and update critique sheet. 8. THE120- Faculty will include more improvisations in the course to THE faculty Fall 2007 encourage student creativity and prepare them for performing assignments. 9. COM101- Faculty request TV studio upgrading with three new COM faculty Fall 2007 digital cameras, a new switcher, a new monitor, and larger storage space for sets, props, and costumes. 10. COM103- Faculty require students to submit edit lists and define COM faculty Fall 2007 their premise before capturing, and to limit the use of text. Faculty look into class length and request the lab/classroom back in the CBI building. 11. COM249- Faculty request TV studio upgrading with three digital COM faculty Fall 2007 cameras, a new switcher, a new monitor, and larger storage space for sets, props, and costumes. Faculty request the lab/classroom back in the CBI building. IV. Department Objectives A. Curriculum Development 1. Approval to begin new Art Studies and Applied/Fine Art Transfer J. Cosentino Spring 2008 Program. 2. Integrate digital photo into foundation color courses. P. Blum, S. Poulakis Spring 2008 3. Revise COM Program--post program review completion. COM faculty Spring 2008
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4. Propose new Art course in appreciation/history. M. Craig Fall 2007 B. Take Leadership Role in Offering Programs and Courses for Other Colleges to Benchmark 1. Share THE 120 course outline and COM Program model with J. Cosentino, D. Dorrity Fall 2007 interested four-year colleges: Mt. St. Mary and SUNY New Paltz. V. Long-Range Objectives A. Facilities 1. Request needed upgrades for TV studio and audio studio in CBI, J. Cosentino Spring 2008 and needed soundproofing of music classrooms and music practice rooms in DH. 2. Request a needed state of the art theatre and black box theatre J. Cosentino Spring 2008 modeled after most area high schools and colleges. 3. Request a needed arts and metal shop for ART classes. J. Cosentino Spring 2008 B. Faculty 1. Request needed full-time tenure track positions in all disciplines. J. Cosentino Spring 2008 C. Technology 1. Request D209 as a fully-equipped smart classroom for SPE, and J. Cosentino Spring 2008 a photocopy machine for faculty in Dutchess Hall. 2. Request a full-time technician for two WH computer labs, a full- J. Cosentino Spring 2008 time studio art technician, and a full-time theatre technician. 3. Request updated lighting for WH Visual Art classrooms, and DH J. Cosentino Spring 2008 auditorium. 4. Order Mac laptops for 2D design classes, and keyboards for P. Blum, L. Russell Spring 2008 music classes.
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D. Community Outreach 1. Explore the possibility of DCC Art Gallery staying open on Art Faculty Spring 2008 weekends, submit student art work for SUNY’s Best in Show, and conduct workshops on photography for the Mental Health Association of Dutchess County. 2. Hold Public Speaking Class for staff of Fishkill’s Correction E. Usatch Spring 2008 Facility and patients at the Department of Mental Health. 3. Visit local grade schools, high schools, and other community M. Craig, S. Press Fall 2007 venues with art history and theatre programs. 4. Produce community related videos in COM250 class. COM Faculty Spring 2008 5. Explore possible collaborations for the credit music program with L. Russell Fall 2007 the community music school, and perform choral concerts at senior centers. E. Benchmark 1. Meet with Westchester Community College to discuss art S. Poulakis Fall 2007 curriculum.
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7.1 College Objectives and Status
Last year the following were chosen as the College Objectives:
Using Technology to Enhance the Effectiveness of Teaching/Learning, Communication, and Administration Celebrating Five Decades of Excellence and Service to the Community
The following section highlights Mini-Grants awarded to support the College Objectives. Additional activities related to the two objectives are documented in the status reports from the four divisions and from the academic departments (sections 6.2 and 6.3).
7.1.01 DCC Foundation Mini-Grant Awards
Members of the DCC Foundation Mini-Grant Awards Committee for 2007- 2008 were Diana Staats, Ingeborg Grutzner, Patrick Gélinas, Sandy Fraley, Martha Meredith, Sally Weglinski, Margaret Olympieri, and Thomas Ray. Marty Charwat represented the DCC Foundation Board and David Schmidt represented the Schmidt family.
The Awards Committee received thirty applications totaling just over $83,700. The Committee recommends funding for 21projects totaling $35,310. Brief descriptions of the applications are provided below.
The project by Debbie Van Buren and Patrick Gélinas to host “Fifty Years of Fitness”, a week long series of events designed to encourage healthier lifestyles has been designated as the C.B. Schmidt Mini-Grant Award.
Award Descriptions (listed alphabetically):
Leah Akins, Dan Barbuto and Mark Courtney $2600 (partial funding) The three faculty members listed above will be part of a leadership team to support the growth of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) in the Mid-Hudson region. This organization promotes science and technology through innovative programs and competitions. The team will sponsor a Senior Lego League competition at DCC, A Senior Lego League team at East Fishkill Elementary School mentored by DCC faculty and a VEX team coached by DCC faculty.
Strategic Planning Document 2007-08 Page 114 Wendy Bohlinger, Carol Stevens, Onaje Benjamin $2500 (partial funding) Continuation of the “Cultural Navigation and Minority Outreach” project begun last year. With this award, a pre-college mentoring program for incoming African American male students will be continued. The program will involve an intensive orientation, teambuilding, and cultural navigation curriculum utilizing successful second year students to serve as leaders and mentors. The program aspires to increase retentions and graduation rates for Black and Latino males at Dutchess Community College
Lucia Cherciu, Carol Stevens, Sally Weglinski $1780 (partial funding) Three faculty and staff members will work on developing a student mentor project to be implemented in the fall of 2007. Five students will be selected, and trained in basic concepts of leadership, motivation, public speaking, and academic success to become mentors on campus. The mentors will be invited to speak to classes especially in basic courses and introductory seminars. They will lead panel discussions and conduct focus groups.
Joe Cosentino $2,200 (full funding) DCC Performing Arts Program will sponsor a high school theater contest for the third year. This contest will bring publicity and provide outreach for DCC’s Performing Arts Program, as well as support for the arts, local high schools and the community.
Mark Courtney and Leah Akins $230 (partial funding) This project provides funding for an Engineering Alumni Party to celebrate DCC’s 50th anniversary to thank those engineering alumni who assisted in the college phonathon for many years. This will connect current students with engineering alumni and may also provide networking opportunities for DCC engineering students.
Dana Dorrity and Juan Garcia-Nunez $1850 (partial funding) The grant requested by Dana and Juan will provide funds to purchase a digital camcorder. This will enable Dana’s COM 245 students to finish a documentary production of the history of the College that was begun last year, and Juan’s ART 209 students to enhance their assignments.
David Freeman & Catherine McGuire $800 (full funding) This award will support a third one-day “Day of Design” to be hosted at DCC. This will bring high school students and their parents, local architects, and outside sponsors to the college. Students will work in groups with local architects to complete a project that they will present at the end of the day.
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David Freeman $600 (partial funding) This project will support the successful DCC High School Architectural Competition. The Competition stimulates interest in architecture among area high school students and helps promote awareness of the Architecture and Construction Technology programs at DCC. In recent years, as many as sixty high school students have registered for the competition.
Eileen Hall and Michele Murasso $1860 (full funding) This project provides funding for a reception hosted by DCC’s Early Childhood Program to express appreciation for the support given to the fieldwork students by teachers and administrators in the community. Following the reception, Gertrude Kinnell, Director of Education and Training at Child Care Solutions in Syracuse, NY. will conduct a workshop.
Carol Kushner $1,400 (full funding) This project will fund publication of the fifth edition of the creative non-fiction journal REALLY, which is open to student and faculty members from the SUNY community.
Debbie Most $900 (partial funding) Funds from this award will be used by the Business Technologies Department to hold a dedication in honor of Anthony Krzywicki, founding department head, and to recognize the Business Department as part of the College’s 50th anniversary celebration.
Peter Phipps $1340 (partial funding) This award will provide funds and allow Professor Phipps to organize and hold a Social Issues competition and festival. This festival will allow students interested in the Behavioral Sciences an opportunity to explore social issues of the past, present or future, and present them in various formats. This event will be modeled after the successful Beacon Project which attracts participants from a wide range of community colleges.
Peter Phipps, Wendy Bohlinger and Andy Scala $2000 (full funding) This award will provide funding for a Lyceum presentation by Robin Eubanks, Ph.D. His presentation on motivation, goal setting, and overcoming academic obstacles to attain academic excellence will benefit the diverse student population of the College.
Thomas Ray, Wendy Walker $800 (partial funding) Funding from this award will enable creation of a peer mentoring program for DCC international students. Local students will serve as mentors for international students assisting them with college procedures, academics, and accompanying them to social and academic functions.
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Richard Reitano $3000 (partial funding) This project will provide funding for the HGE Department to bring a speaker to campus in celebration of Constitution Day. The subject of the presentation will be the US constitution and its significance to American society.
Camilo Rojas $2200 (partial funding) This award will provide funding for Learning in Progress. This project provides students with a demanding experience in the field of TV production, and the research that is required for successful production.
Diana Staats $1750 (partial funding) Funds from this award will enable the MPCS department to invite Dr. Daniel Rockmore to campus to speak on Artful Mathematics, ways that mathematics has been used to authenticate works of art. Students, faculty, staff, other area colleges, and members of the community will be invited.
Debbie VanBuren and Patrick Gélinas $2000 (partial funding) Funding from this award will enable the HPEAD Department to host a week-long series of events titled “Fifty Years of Fitness in Falcon Hall.” These events will focus on all aspects of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and will include fitness classes, equipment demonstrations, and fitness/wellness assessments. This project has been designated for the C.B. Schmidt award.
Mareve VanVoorhis $3000 (partial funding) This award will provide funding for the Human Services Program to host the 2008 Mid- Atlantic Consortium of Human Services conference. Faculty, staff, students and former students will be involved in this project.
Mareve VanVoorhis $1000 (partial funding) This project provides funding for a reception hosted by DCC’s Human Services Program to express appreciation for the support given to the students by agency supervisors, program chairs, field supervisors and alumni.
Leigh Williams $1500 (partial funding) This award will fund the Writing Center Workshop for the eighteenth time. Leigh Williams and Tom Denton will work with Theresa Vilardi, Director of the Bard Institute to develop a workshop customized for the DCC faculty.
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7.2 Division Status Reports 7.2.01 Academic Affairs
Office of Academic Affairs Status Report for 2006-07
I. College Objectives Status A. Using Technology to Enhance the Effectiveness of Teaching/Learning, Communication, and Administration 1. Continue to provide training opportunities on Completed. Training opportunities were made available in software/instructional technology applications for workshops, webinars, one-on-one tutorials, and self-paced faculty, both full- and part-time, on campus and at DCC tutorials in the TLC and at other sites on campus and at South. DCC South. 2. Participate in implementing Banner conversion related Ongoing; P. Haynes and S. Moore have organized and to course and catalog database and other scheduling completed tasks according to the established timeline. functions. B. Celebrating Five Decades of Excellence and Service to the Community 1. Work with Academic Departments to develop a Ongoing. A member of the 50th Anniversary Committee coordinated plan for the College’s upcoming was included in the Mini-Grants Awards Committee and celebration. Academic departments were asked to coordinate their offerings through the guidance of the 50th Anniversary Committee. 2. Explore possible ways to acknowledge the efforts of Ongoing; in conjunction with the DCC Foundation and the individuals who have contributed to the growth and various academic departments, possible initiatives are development of the College. being explored.
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II. College Projects A. Benchmark with Other Colleges 1. Document the policies and criteria commonly used for Completed. The written policy was revised in Fall 2006 study abroad. and implemented in Spring 2007. 2. Identify program possibilities aimed at enhancing the Completed; ongoing. New modules are being proposed, academic success for first year students. e.g. personal finance to enrich the common topics with Introductory Seminars. B. Facilities Master Plan 1. Consult with academic departments and administration Completed. Active input was solicited and rejected in the in planning the added instructional space at DCC design of the expanded instructional space. South. 2. Monitor the status of prospective sites for locating field Completed; ongoing. K. Ingham, J. Dunn, C. Denti and R. biology activities, viz. Norrie Point and Quiet Cove. Kirker, surveyed proposed sites as well as Bowdoin Park with County representatives. Norrie Point has been brought back on-line for BIO104, BIO107. 3. Monitor instructional space needs on campus and make Ongoing. Survey of current room utilization was recommendations as needed. undertaken and recommendations for reallocation of space were submitted for consideration. C. Middle States Reaccreditation 1. Access expectations and needed information to begin Completed; ongoing. Assessment forms for the data collection for the two year project. assessment of courses and programs have been updated to comply with the timetable being used. III. Division Objectives A. Academic Affairs (AA) 1. Monitor trends in program enrollments that could Completed; ongoing. Program enrollment trends have suggest need for curriculum revision or redesign. been addressed in a number of programs most notably PAR, COM, CIS and CAR. As a result, the PRR Certificate has been discontinued and programmatic changes are in progress for the other three programs. 2. Develop and implement a course assessment Postponed. Instruments have been developed and this instrument for online courses. objective will continue into the upcoming year.
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3. Continue the discussion on updating the Academic Ongoing. Discussion continued in the Academic Dishonesty Policy. Standards Committee on this topic and an additional option for faculty was added to the PS Handbook. Further discussion is ongoing. 4. Continue to pursue National Alliance of Concurrent Ongoing. Additional required activities, such as college Enrollments Partnerships (NACEP) Certification. senior surveys, guidance surveys, and professional development activities are being organized prior to filing the application. 5. Refine database of Extended Course Outlines to Completed. EXO database has been transitioned to a enhance accessibility. spreadsheet and put on shared drive to enhance accessibility for OAA staff. Significant progress has been made in reconciling tracking information with both hard copies and electronic copies of EXO’s. 6. Clarify the policy for procedures to be followed for Completed. The written policy was revised in fall 2006 and national and international study courses. implemented in spring 2007. 7. Support PTK faculty advisor’s efforts to increase Ongoing. Meetings were held with the PTK Faculty student involvement in the DCC Chapter. Advisor to explore methods of increased student involvement. Further exploration and effort is needed. 8. Work to increase participation by appropriate program Ongoing. The current transition plan requires the addition areas in Perkins Grant. of one new program area, which will create new opportunities. 9. Explore the feasibility of using and recruiting volunteers Deferred. Other more pressing initiatives necessitated to serve in various support areas. revisiting this objective in 2007-08. 10. Revisit the various ways that students, faculty and staff Ongoing; in conjunction with the DCC Foundation and the are currently recognized for distinguished service various academic departments, possible initiatives are and/or achievement. being explored. 11. Support the registration of the A.S. Degree Program in Partially completed; ongoing. The A.S. degree in Fine Arts Fine Arts, the A.S. Degree Program in Human Services is scheduled for local consideration during the 2007-08 and the proposed modification of the Exercise Science year. The other two programs are in the final stages of and Wellness Program. preparation for consideration by the Curriculum Committee.
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B. Departmental Affairs Council (DAC) 1. Continue to explore opportunities to enhance Completed; ongoing. Individual formal meetings between department heads’ knowledge of facilitating the OAA and department heads were held, along with assessment process. numerous informal discussions throughout the year. Significant time in DAC meetings was spent discussing assessment issues including review of Assessment Plan document and review of Program Review documents. 2. Encourage early identification of student candidates for Completed; ongoing. Collaborative efforts with Student DCC Foundation Scholarships. Services, and academic departments led to more active encouragement and ongoing support for potential recipients of the DCC Foundation Scholarships. C. Adjunct Faculty/Extension Services/Industrial Programs 1. Provide faculty teaching concurrently enrolled courses Completed. A new adjunct handbook was created and with printed materials on College Policies and distributed to concurrent adjunct faculty. A concurrent procedures. enrollment procedures document was created by the ad- hoc committee on concurrent enrollment and endorsed by the PSO. 2. Sponsor adjunct development workshop for high school Completed. Angela McGlynne presented a workshop on a faculty teaching Dutchess courses. learner centered environment and critical thinking skills which was held in the evening and attended by both concurrent and adjunct faculty as well as full time faculty. 3. Continue to identify and to develop un- or underserved Ongoing. Visits have been made to Poughkeepsie High populations in the College’s service area. School with the goal of offering concurrent enrollment courses. Putnam Valley PARC will begin offering courses in the fall. Classes continue to be offered at Daytop. Discussions have taken place with Fishkill correctional facility. 4. Provide opportunities for concurrent enrollment Ongoing. Concurrent enrollment students now receive a students to take part in activities on campus (Lyceum, college ID and are invited to take part in college activities. etc.) This initiative will continue with specific invitations to be sent to the high schools.
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D. Assessment and Curriculum (AC)) 1. Explore various mechanisms to deliver for-credit Completed; ongoing. Possibilities for credit certificates certificates that address particular student needs and were discussed. A certificate for Group Exercise community interests Leadership will be piloted in fall 2007. 2. Schedule meeting with program chairs to review the Completed. Program Review process was reviewed and program assessment process. revised. Meetings were held with Occupation Program Chairs as well as with program chairs scheduled for reviews in 2007-2008. 3. Identify the main institutions to which DCC students Completed; ongoing. transfer and explore ways to facilitate the transition. New or Revised Articulation Agreements Completed 2006-2007: 1. SUNY New Paltz - The Door is Open (30 programs) 2. Mount Saint Mary College – Two Colleges – One Cohesive Education (17 programs) 3. Marist College (4 programs) 4. Sage Colleges of Albany (3 programs) 5. Russell Sage College (3 programs)
Articulation Agreements in Process - current 1. College of Saint Rose 2. Marymount of Manhattan 3. Mercy College 4. Pace College 5. SUNY Binghamton 6. SUNY IT 7. SUNY Oswego 8. SUNY Plattsburgh 9. SUNY Purchase 10. Western Connecticut State College
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4. Begin to collect data on persistence rates and other Partially Completed; ongoing as part of articulation indicators of academic performance for DCC’s transfer meetings with a number of schools, ways in which students. information about transfer students could be made available to DCC are being developed. E. Title III Initiatives 1. Develop a plan to train additional full- and part-time Completed; ongoing. The SUNY timetable and faculty to teach on-line courses. recommendations will be followed to effect training. 2. Develop a policy statement for student participation in Ongoing. Data-gathering occurred to inform a on-line courses to be shared with our offices. recommendation to implement a policy beginning with Summer 2008. 3. Develop tracking data for student participation in the Completed; ongoing. A software program was developed FOCUS program. to longitudinally track students enrolled in funded programs and monitor retention data reported for each cohort for each semester and each academic year. 4. Continue to refine strategy for the gathering of data and Deferred until 2007-08. Title III consultant has identified for meeting the periodic reporting requirements. areas to be addressed. Processes will be put in place to improve data gathering and reporting. 5. Develop a plan to encourage ongoing connection with Completed and ongoing. Plans have been devised and and support of students in the FOCUS cohorts. implemented in a number of areas to support both first and second semester FOCUS students. A variety of activities both formal and informal, for individuals and groups, address areas known to influence retention and success. F. Professional Staff Development (PSD) 1. Give priority in awarding internal grants to assist faculty Ongoing. Improvement of Instruction and Mini-grants for in obtaining the knowledge and skills needed to conduct 2006-07 gave priority to assessment-related activities. meaningful course and program assessments. This practice will continue in 2007-08. G. Scheduling 1. Address the problem of the lack of any back up for key Partially completed. Maryann Sanchirico of the Academic Scheduling Office personnel by pursuing cross training Affairs staff is being cross trained in activities scheduling of Academic Affairs Staff. and COCO.
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2. Develop alternative scheduling procedures for block Completed. The final exam schedule is rolled over from final exams. the previous like semester, with adjustments made as necessary. Procedures for conflict exams have been developed. 3. Complete the Activities Coordinator Handbook and Partially completed. The information has been collected, in Manual of Procedures. anticipation of compilation into a Handbook and Manual of Procedures. 4. Create a Handbook of Scheduling Office Procedures. Partially completed. Monthly calendars and instructions have been compiled into a Handbook; procedural details will be added. 5. Work with Banner Implementation Team to ensure that Ongoing. The Director of Scheduling is a member of the scheduling continues to effectively meet student and Banner Student Implementation Team. institutional needs. 6. Continue to seek ways to transmit reports and Ongoing. information electronically in order to save printing costs. 7. Work with Community Relations and Graphics to create Partially completed. Some of the duplicative electronic a unified electronic calendar of events. calendars have been eliminated. This effort will continue, particularly as we move to Luminis. H. DCC South 1. Establish a focus group of DCC South students, faculty, Deferred until 2007-08. and community members to review the College offerings and services at DCC South and the DCC South service area. 2. Develop and implement a student survey for DCC Initial survey instrument was developed though not South students to collect feedback on course offerings, distributed, pending completion of the renovation project. student services and physical environment at DCC South. 3. Organize a more comprehensive scheduled presence Partially completed. Increase in scheduling from the from Student Services Office at DCC South to include campus Counseling Office at DCC South and increased financial aid and counseling, transfer, and career office space available. The lack of general on-site financial services and other student services functions. aid advisement remains an issue.
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4. Re-configure the DCC South Office and Learning Completed. The construction project was done from May Resource Center space to better support the services through August 2007. Better functioning office and student provided by the college relative to the needs as space was developed. established by students and instructional staff. I. Academic Services 1. Pilot a college success brochure on differences Completed. The brochure focuses on the needs of between high school and college for college freshmen incoming freshmen. Prototype in progress, as of and high school students. Distribute the brochure with November, 2006. Graphics will be contacted for final various media in collaboration with Student Services’ formatting. advisement and registration activities. 2. Revise department web pages to improve ease of Completed. Several revisions completed by Graphics in access to information from the DCC homepage. November 2006 and December 2006. 3. Expedite the tutor/client notification process by using e- Completed. The DCC tutoring program email system has mail. Investigate expanded use of Blackboard for the been created, thus ensuring prompt communications and tutoring program. Develop a PowerPoint orientation for notifications of matching and changes. Blackboard has tutoring clients. now also been implemented for general announcements, tutor recruitment advertisements, and for session cancellations. The PowerPoint presentation has been revised in response to information gathered on a student survey. 4. Identify an Admissions professional staff member who Completed. Although the Admissions Office collaborates will assist our office with intake procedures for all with Academic Services, Admissions did not identify a students requiring developmental education programs. professional staff member to assist our office on a continuing basis. The Office of Academic Services is pursuing an alternative means of increasing staffing to meet the burgeoning needs for advising and registering academically disadvantaged students for summer and fall programs.
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5. Work with the Computer Center and the AHBS Completed. A database for studying the test and grade Department to continue a grade correlations study with correlation has been established by Academic Services. the Science Placement Test and biology courses for the The AHBS department has an existing database, anatomy and physiology sequence, to determine if the maintained by Ms. Sharon Fowler, in which all test scores locally developed placement test is an effective are stored. Ms. Fowler intends to use the existing data to evaluation and placement instrument for the courses. edit the Science Placement Test for Fall, 2008 registrants. 6. Collaborate with the Computer Center and the Registrar Completed. Hard holds in effect for Title III Grant program to increase monitoring and control of registration enrollees, with specially-assigned advisors. Some hard activities of at-risk students enrolled in SmartStart by holds were lifted in Fall, 2006, by Student Services staff using hard holds. without notifying Academic Services. Problems involving unapproved changes to be resolved with the Registrar’s Office. 7. Facilitate access to streaming video of the SmartStart Completed. A link now exists on the DCC website so that DVD via link on the Academic Services web pages by the SmartStart DVD can be viewed online. The DVD is collaborating with the Computer Center. also available on Blackboard. 8. Collaborate with the Student Services and the Completed. Academic Services contacted Associate Retention Committee to write comprehensive learning Dean Carol Stevens in October, 2006. The initial plans for academically at-risk students. members continue working with Dr. Stevens when the Retention Committee reconvenes in 2007. 9. Collaborate with the English Department to establish Completed. A faculty member from the ENG091/ENG092 cut scores and English course placement messages for subcommittee met with Academic Services in November, the ESL portion of the COMPASS/ESL test. 2006 to discuss cut scores, writing appeals, and placement issues. 10. Collaborate with the Nursing advisor in the Registrar’s Completed. Academic Services continues to respond to office and the Coordinator of CSTEP to provide requests for academic support. additional academic support for NUR105 students. 11. Integrate new software in the Learning Center and CSM Completed. MathXL and SkillsTutor are now available in classes. the Learning Center and used in CSM courses for course support. 12. Research and pursue the addition of a Study Skills Completed. The class was established in Blackboard, and class on the Blackboard home page, offering all the offerings were refined. students easy access to learning assistance.
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J. Library Assessment of Services 1. Pilot a Blackboard-based quiz to assess student Not completed. Carried over until January 2008. information literacy skills for five freshman seminar sections. 2. Review access services department’s policies and Partially completed, continuing. Policies and practices practices; define and implement improvements to have been reviewed and changed. The automated library provide excellent customer service. system, ALEPH, version change in August 2006 and the patch upgrade in May 2007 drove some changes. The project is ongoing but all changes such as opening the outside book returns 24/7 have been done with the goal of improving customer and library services. 3. Review job responsibilities, workflow and backup Not completed, continuing. Review of job responsibilities coverage in t he access services department. and workflow will be ongoing. No major changes have been implemented although cross training of Access Services staff began. 4. Conduct web-based LibQual+tm survey and analyze Partially completed; continuing. The survey was results to improve library service. administered and results received. The results have not yet been fully analyzed. Automation Activities 1. Work with OCLC to load our retrospective holdings Not completed. Will complete Summer 2008. (pre-1990 titles) into WorldCat. 2. Clean up Aleph circulation module’s patron database; Completed. The Database Cleanup Project was analyze and set policies for annual database completed before the start of the Fall 2006 Semester. maintenance. This will be an annual summer project with policies and guidelines reviewed every year. Collection Development 1. Analyze selected titles in the reference collection to Partially completed. Reference E-book is increased determine options for offering material in e-book format. through enhanced Virtual Reference Library subscription and availability of online access has become a major factor in determining purchases.
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2. Add contents notes to the bibliographic records for Completed. Contents notes completed for international, short story collections owned by our library. American, and British anthologies and single-author collections. 3. Identify sections of outdated Dewey classification Partially completed. Some sections for re-classification numbers in our collection. Weed items in the number have been identified. This project will be continued in range as needed, and reclassify remaining items to the 2007-2008. newer classification number. 4. Weed the philosophy and American History sections of Partially completed. Philosophy section has been weeded. the collection. American History will be a project for 2007-2008. Reference Services 1. Revise reference staff schedule to provide better Partially completed. Lunch time staffing revised for better coverage during times of peak student need. coverage. 5-6 pm period needs better coverage 2. Pilot enhancing the reference web pages to include Completed. Links created for three common assignments specific assignment-based links to resources. New Library Services 1. Create and implement interlibrary loan policies and Completed. Requests generated by patrons through SFX procedures relating to SUNY Universal Borrowing. with approval of Reference Librarian, then sent to OCLC, and received as ILL request. 2. Digitalize and make accessible selected material from Partially completed. Mini-Grant received for conversion of the Library’s Archives Collection. audio tapes. Conversion performed for 29 oral history tapes 3. Partner with the Dutchess County Historical Society to Partially completed. Database and search form for improve electronic access to College and other county Yearbook finished (see historical information. http://libraryreference.sunydutchess.edu/yearbook.asp). Not yet followed up with Society. 4. Determine the best use for the Hudson226. Abandoned. 5. Increase awareness of and physical access to new Completed. New books page created (See materials, especially books, both in the library and via http://libraryreference.sunydutchess.edu/er/newbooks.htm) the web page. New book collection created for browsing behind the Reference desk; new books made searchable in the web OPAC.
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K. Writing Center TUTORING SERVICES 1. Continue to work with Exposed in sponsoring reading Completed. Sponsored the lecture of Valentino Achak Groups and visiting authors affiliated with the Deng, a Sudanese refugee and subject of a McSweeney’s McSweeney’s publishing group. publication, What Is the What. 2. Strengthen the Writing Center’s ties with the newly Completed. The group met for a dinner meeting at the established group of Writing Center directors in the Mid- CIA in December. Hudson Valley. 3. Explore the possibility of an online site for faculty Completed by an ENG Department group, headed by J. teaching resources including assignments, grading Malone. A Blackboard space has been established, with rubrics, essays, etc. particular emphasis on information for adjuncts. 4. Travel with student-tutors to the Northeast Writing Completed. Six student-tutors attended. A DCC faculty Centers Association annual conference in April 2007. group—L. Williams, M. Klein, C. Tabor-McGuire, and T. Denton made a presentation on the Writing Center’s Teaching Resource Project. 5. Continue efforts to expand services to developmental Ongoing. English students. a. Explore the possibility of expanded tutoring services Completed. Four ENG faculty—L. Cherciu, K. for ENG092 students involved in the “Collaborative Cavanaugh, J. Allen, and T. Denton—reviewed effective Portfolio Assessment” mini-grant. tutoring services for ENG 92 students. 6. In consultation with the library staff, develop an Completed. A modest number of students were served by effective plan to place a Writing Center tutor Writing Center tutors in the library. occasionally in the library as a roving tutor. 7. Update and expand the Center’s resource library Completed. Several new primary handouts were handouts on grammar, style, and critical analysis; developed by the professional tutors. modify publicity and paperwork for data collection. 8. Continue Writing Center outreach to faculty. Ongoing. a. Organize a January 2007 faculty and staff workshop, Deferred. January professional development activities “Listening to What We’re Seeing: Teaching the Net were limited because of assessment responsibilities. The Generation.” workshop will run as the President’s workshop next year.
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b. Organize and moderate the Roundtable Lunches if Completed. Full groups of faculty, including new DCC the Writing Center’s Teaching Resource Project. instructors, attended the Roundtable lunches. Apply for Improvement of Instruction Grant funding for 2006-07. c. Apply for mini-grant funding of a January 2008 Completed. Funding was granted for a workshop faculty and staff workshop. conducted by the Bard Institute for Writing and Thinking in January, 2008. 9. Prepare for faculty and staff a brief handbook Completed. The handbook is available on the Writing describing Writing Center services. Center website and is distributed to new faculty. COMPUTER LAB 1. Budget for new computers in the lab under Perkins Deferred. Budget requests were not approved. Grant. 2. Modify swipe-in procedures to improve accurate data Completed. New procedures had an impact on greater Collection with current computer programs. usage figures for the year. 3. Work with the Network Management Committee to Ongoing. implement anticipated new student login procedures, coordinating Banner, Windows, and Blackboard. COMPUTER CLASSROOMS 1. Budget for replacement of swivel chairs in H506. Deferred. Funding was not available in 2006-07. 2. Budget for replacement of computers and laser printers Deferred. Budget requests were not approved. in H504 and H506. L. CSTEP 1. Increase the number of students (not enrolled in Deferred to 2007-2008. Vast majority of new students clinically based curricula) in obtaining internship enrolling in CSTEP during the 2006-2007 were enrolled in opportunities through the Bridges to the Baccalaureate curricula that either have clinical (nursing) or internships program. (mental health) in their curricula 2. Design and plan a Mid-Hudson regional CSTEP/STEP Completed. CSTEP and STEP in Mid-Hudson Region and Bridges to Student Conference for Fall 2007. planned and scheduled a regional conference to be held here at Dutchess Community College on October 27, 2007. The conference will feature academic workshops and a poster competition similar to the statewide conferences.
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3. Investigate additional grants to supplement CSTEP Completed. Study was done of various NSF and NIH funding. grants that might share purpose with CSTEP. Additionally, coordinator was involved in two mini-grant application teams, writing one mini-grant and part of the other, that were both funded and both of which will serve students in the CSTEP target populations. 4. Increase campus awareness of CSTEP success rates Completed. New full time faculty across campus and new and student successes. adjunct faculty in the AHBS department received personal letters and brochures from CSTEP 5. Complete installation of CSTEP resources on No longer relevant. With the advent of the new Luminis Blackboard. portal and ability to connect with students through it, CSTEP will be evaluating the best way to make resources available electronically. 6. Increase cooperative efforts between CSTEP and Completed. . All students in Bridges eligible curricula were Bridges program. given applications for Bridges program when they applied to CSTEP; Bridges Coordinator was invited to participate in all CSTEP recruitment activities. 7. Conduct new CSTEP graduate survey. Deferred to 2007-2008. Original survey was to just include past five years but will be expanded to past ten years of graduates to determine possible employment successes and advanced degrees in career fields. 8. Develop mentor program for African American and Partially completed. New Recruitment and Retention Hispanic males eligible for CSTEP. Coordinator has been acting as mentor for African American and Hispanic males and has also been making contacts within the community to develop advisory board for same. M Other Outreach Activities 1. Expand the initiative to provide Concurrent Enrollment Completed with a DCC concurrent presence by DCC courses to Putnam County High School in the College’s Haldane, Mahopac, and Putnam Valley High Schools service area to include Carmel High School and though no classes are currently scheduled at Carmel High Haldane High School beginning Fall 2007. School.
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2. Develop a comprehensive list of possible Special Deferred until 2007-08. To be done in conjunction with the Populations groups within the College’s service area to Office of Community Services. include available demographic and contact information. N. Teaching Learning Center 1. Research and compare the capabilities of course Completed. Research and comparisons were done on 14 management platforms as to their interface with course management systems and their interface with Luminus/Banner. Luminus and Banner. 2. Develop an instruction guide to support faculty in Deferred to 2007-08 due to change in html editor and web maintaining their own webpages. server. 3. Facilitate an orientation and training program for Completed. The student-faculty Partnerships in students working in TLC. Technology project was started as a means to provide the student aides with formalized, consistent training and to promote collaborative working relationships between the students and the professional staff. 4. Explore the use of audio and movie files as instructional Completed. The student aides created audio (MP3) and enhancements for both traditional and online offerings. movie (MP4) and worked with faculty on adding narratives to PowerPoint presentations and podcasting with Camtasia Studio.
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7.2.02 Student Services and Enrollment Management
Student Services and Enrollment Management Status Report for 2006-07
I. College Objectives Status A. Promoting an Educational Community that Fosters Respect, Civility, and Personal Responsibility to Strengthen Student Academic Achievement 1. Improve Student Services Division Web presence and Completed and ongoing access to information. • Student Services web pages are being reviewed, redesigned, and updated on the DCC webpage. Modified Admissions, Registrar’s Office, and Financial Aid pages have been implemented. • Increased community and high school visits have been scheduled. • Expanded community and employer based partnerships have been strengthened. 2. Expand use of electronic media for communication, Completed and ongoing registration, and retention purposes. • Utilized student emails where possible (80% usage). • Increased use of Target X – return rate decreased 3%. • Worked with Luminis Work Group for Fall 2007 implementation. • Developed a comprehensive database documenting Transfer and Articulation Agreements. 3. Enhance admissions process/develop a CD-ROM. Deferred to Summer 2008 • Conducted competitive analysis; attended college fairs. • Identified CD-ROM vendor, discussions underway.
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4. Enhance financial aid process/make accessible via Web. Completed • Prepared new financial aid system and process. • Conducted FAFSA Fun Day workshop utilizing web based training series. • Created web available documents for students and parents. • Revising website for Fall 2007. • DCC Financial Aid Web application available Fall 2007. 5. Design and introduce DCC Health Services webpage. Deferred to 2007-08 AY • Designing Web pages with plans to pilot December 2007. 6. Increase use and distribution of electronic media to Completed and ongoing inform students of Career Services program and • Placed all jobs on Career Network. services. • Introduced all students in Introductory Seminar Classes and Capping classes to Career Network during workshop. • Distributed flash drives to all participants in capstone classes and resume writing workshops. (200 distributed).
7. Implement Campus Toolkit Series for select student Partially completed populations. • Disabilities and EOP Offices utilized Campus Toolkit series with targeted student populations. 8. Prepare for Banner Implementation. Completed • Student Services professional and administrative staff participated in Business Process Analysis sessions. • Student Services professional and administrative staff continues to attend Banner training sessions. • Initiated imaging and scanning project to support Banner transition.
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B. Celebration Five Decades of Excellence and Service to the Community 1. Expand Mid-Hudson awareness of DCC comprehensive Completed and ongoing student and community activities. • Presented workshops to community and parent sponsored associations. 2. Expand community knowledge of scholar-athlete • Increased media coverage and periodical articles. initiatives. • Developed Athletic program newsletter. 3. Enhance community awareness of international students’ Deferred to 2007-08 AY programs and services. • Goal transitioned to future planning document. II. College Projects A. Benchmark with other Colleges 1. Visit SUNY CC to benchmark admission and one-stop Partially completed enrollment process. • Conducted benchmark visits to SUNY institutions including Monroe CC, Nassau CC, and Suffolk CC. 2. Visit SUNY CC to benchmark student engagement and Deferred to 2007-08 AY retention process. • Planning visits during Fall 2007 semester. 3. Visit SUNY CC to benchmark and improve Partially completed implementation of Student Opinion Survey • Participate in Chief Student Services Officers list serve. recommendations. • Share concerns and recommendations at CSSO bi- annual meetings. B. Assessment 1. Develop and implement a comprehensive assessment Completed and ongoing plan. • Prepared and distributed a draft assessment plan for president’s review. 2. Measure the level of student satisfaction with student Completed and ongoing services utilizing an institutionally designed instrument to • Conducted student focus groups Fall 2007 semester. evaluate Student Services effectiveness. • Individual departments surveyed students; integrating results in Customer Service Plans.
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C. Responses to Middle States Reaccreditation Recommendations 1. Develop and implement the Student Services component Completed and ongoing of a DCC Retention Plan. • Continued Intrusive Student Services Model including peer mentoring, creative workshop development, and required counseling for students in academic jeopardy. • Enhanced CLP offerings increasing student participation by 7.5%. 2. Conduct a comprehensive review of Student Services Partially completed policies, practices, and defined outcomes to redefine and • Reviewing and developing improved Customer Service improve program service and delivery. Model. • Developed a departmental Cross-Training program for Fall 2007 implementation. • Reviewing Student Services policies, procedures, and expected outcomes individually as a component of the Customer Service Best Practice Model. III. Division Objectives A. Minority Retention 1. Increase outreach, support, and enrollment of Mid- Deferred to 2007-08 AY Hudson college eligible minority populations by 5%. • Reviewing current resources and personnel available to support current and incoming minority population. • Establishing dialogue with feeder high schools. 2. Implement and evaluate use of Campus Toolkit Series. Partially completed • EOP and Disabilities Office have instituted Campus Toolkit series; outcome report expected Fall 2007. 3. Implement African American Male Initiative. Completed and ongoing • Associate Dean received special project funding. • Recruited participants. • Taught summer cultural navigation course. • Conducted fall and spring meetings.
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4. Establish Minority Initiative Campus Committee. Partially completed • Concept developed as a concept of special project; plans under review for 2007-08 implementation. 5. Develop and implement a community and campus peer Partially completed mentoring group. • Hired minority student intern for Fall 2006. • Revising concept, evaluating resources, defining peer mentoring requirements, and outlining new plan. 6. Expand counseling support for historically bypasses Partially completed students. • Hired part-time counselor skilled in serving historically bypassed students. • Investigating available resources. 7. Develop an enhanced understanding of the critical issues Completed and ongoing surrounding minority student enrollment and retention. • Sponsored Professional Staff Workshops on issues and retention of minority student enrollment and retention. B. Admissions 1. Improve Web presence and access/and publications. Completed and ongoing • Distributed new Parent brochure. • Increased communication to potential Conklin Scholarship candidates. • Developed Admissions Newsletter. • Revised and redesigned application and admission web interface. • Working with Director of College Relations to replace paper publications with technology.
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2. Increase high school/community presentations. Completed and ongoing • Ventured into new postsecondary markets. • Increased student presentations to targeted high school juniors. • Increased parent workshops and presentations. • Developed communication with potential dual enrollment students. 3. Target marketing especially to underrepresented Completed and ongoing populations. • Participated in Poughkeepsie public schools reading programs. • Conducted “College Prep” workshops in historically bypassed public schools. 4. Implement enhanced “one stop shopping” registration Completed process. • Delivered five (5) “One Stop Enrollment” days contributing to 6% enrollment increase for Fall 2007. C. Athletics 1. Improve access to four-year opportunities and scholar- Completed and ongoing athlete awards. • Scholar-athlete transfer opportunities and scholarships increased. • Formalize articulation process D. EOP (Educational Opportunity Program) 1. Improve program performance and statistics. Partially completed • 80% Fall 2006 to Spring 2007 retention.
2. Reach full annual student allocations and bridge with Partially completed other campus based initiatives. • 90% program enrollment.
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3. Reorganize/incorporate new activities into EOP Completed and ongoing Orientation. • Increased faculty knowledge of EOP students and subsequent interactions. • Plan to benchmark with sister community colleges. 4. Implement improved peer mentor program. Partially completed • Identified nine (9) second year students to work with incoming freshmen. • Review and improve participation standards. E. Financial Aid 1. Establish early awareness program for 8th and 9th grades. Completed and ongoing • Delivered multiple workshops to middle and high school students, Spring 2007. 2. Implement new TAP part-time program. Completed • Obtained resources and implemented new TAP part- time grant program. 3. Implement new Federal Competitive Grant for Pell. Completed • Obtained resources and implemented new Competitive Grant program. 4. Expand Award Letter Workshops for Parents. Completed and ongoing • Conducted multiple Award Letter Workshop for parents throughout Mid-Hudson region.
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5. Encourage students to apply earlier for financial aid. Completed and ongoing • Successfully established and delivered FAFSA Web based workshops in February 2007. 6. Create new system of interviews for Stafford Loan. Completed and ongoing • Developed and completed new interview system for Stafford Loans in March 2007. • Created tip sheet for lender selection and placed on Financial Aid webpage. F. Health Office 1. Introduce mind, health, and body education via Partially completed publications and self-directed materials. • Increased publications available to students. 2. Institute mindfulness based stress reduction series. Completed and ongoing • Instituted weekly Mindfulness series. 3. Strengthen preventive health care awareness. Completed and ongoing • Conducted HIV/AIDS and Smoking Cessation workshops. G. Registrar 1. Improve student data collection. 2. Employ Web supported and innovative marketing Partially completed strategies to build continuing and returning student • Increased use of Target X. enrollment. • Decreased email return rate by 3%. • Working with Office of Graphics and Community Relations to improve marketing strategies. • Participated in review and selection of professional marketing consultant presentations for 2007-08 AY. 3. Implement an improved registration process Completed and ongoing. incorporating a degree completion monitoring system. • Initiated degree audit completion during Spring 2007 registration; discovered DCC technology unprepared to handle challenges.
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4. Establish an early registration system with incentives. Deferred to 2007-08 Academic Year • Developing concept for 2007-08 AY. 5. Incorporate “one stop shopping” concepts into the Partially completed continuing student registration process. • Hired professional staff with partial responsibility of part- time, non-traditional student population. • Expanding orientation activities to continuing and returning students. 6. Prepare student/institutional records for Banner Partially completed Conversion. • Scanning/Imaging student records in preparation for Banner transition. H. Student Activities 1. Diversify and increase student activity offerings. Completed and ongoing • Added Paralegal Club and History Zone Club. • Reformed Business Club. • Working with Student Services to delineate and pursue additional cultural, political, and social opportunities. 2. Develop marketing campaign to increase student activity Completed and ongoing awareness and membership drives. • Increased visibility of on-campus Student Activities. 3. Enhance student communications strategies to include Partially complete Web-based delivery. • Developed Student Activities portal for Luminis debut August 2007. • Developing content for campus announcement component of Luminis. • Worked with WDCCR to purchase equipment for web broadcast debut Fall 2007. I. Counseling and Career Services 1. Build partnerships with parents. Completed and ongoing • Attended Helicopter Parent Workshops. • Conducted semester based parent workshops. • Improved parent orientation for Fall 2007.
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2. Explore the use of Web support counseling Completed and ongoing methodologies. • Strengthened use of computer based personal and career assessments. • Posted all job openings on Career Network. • Provided flash drives to students enrolled in CLP or served by career services staff. 3. Expand counseling services and CLP courses for non- Partially complete traditional, evening, and online students. • Added evening CLP course offerings. 4. Improve graduating/existing student response by 10%. Complete and ongoing • Utilized web based survey for post-employment student/graduate follow-up. 5. Develop and implement an intrusive counseling model for Complete and ongoing Title III/Identified academically challenged first year • Delivered “Student Success” course for continuing students. students in academic jeopardy. • Assigned dismissed first-year and returning students to specific counselor. • Academic dismissal annulment conditions delineated. • Outcomes under review. 6. Expand use of online counseling assessments and Partially completed services. • CLP courses transitioned to Blackboard supported environment. • Networking to discover additional resources. 7. Certify counseling staff providing mental health support. Partially completed • Counselors and Counselor Interns attended on-campus and off-campus conferences.
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8. Increase student use of Career Network. Completed and ongoing • Added employer emails to Career Network. • Enhanced daily updates for job openings. • Developed internal communication system to involve students. 9. Improve career services library. Complete and ongoing • Developed print/electronic resume writing materials. • Added intern staff to assist with project. 10. Increase student employment and intern opportunities. Completed and ongoing • Developed internships programs with local employers. • Developed internship board for Business majors. 11. Increase community awareness and involvement. Completed and ongoing • Hosted largest Mid-Hudson Job Fair – April 2007. • Conducted community based resume writing workshops. • Hosted employer breakfasts – Spring 2007. • Planning Employer Advisory Board 2007-08 AY. • Fall 2007 newsletter under development. • Continued on-campus employer visits. J. Transfer Services 1. Improve relationships with regional college partners. Completed and ongoing • Attended NYTAA regional and state conferences. • Revised current agreements. • Expanded agreements with Mt. Saint Mary, SUNY New Paltz, Marist, and Cornell. 2. Implement 2 plus 2 initiatives. Deferred to 2007-08 Academic Year • Investigating possibilities with select local and regional colleges.
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3. Develop additional articulation agreements. Partially completed • Developing agreements with Excelsior College and SUNY Cortland. 4. Establish a consolidated database. Completed and ongoing • Developed an institutional transfer database with 63 colleges and 254 academic programs. 5. Improve transfer services brochure and increase student Partially completed access to transfer information. • Developed and distributed improved Transfer Scholarship Guide. • Working on options for technologically challenged, distance education students. K. Disability Services 1. Increase campus-wide and community awareness of Completed and ongoing services. • Hosted/Attended various regional and statewide workshops on students with different abilities. 2. Enhance on-campus student support and services. Completed and ongoing • Coordinated semester based faculty workshops. • Hosted Aspergers Syndrome Workshop, May 2007. 3. Expand use of available resources for especially skilled Completed and ongoing students. • Improved student fall and spring orientation. • Added resource support to Disabilities Lab. • Hired highly skilled part-time Disabilities Counselor. L. DSS (Department of Social Services) Employee Training Program 1. Enhance DCC teacher assistant program in the Dutchess Completed and ongoing County Department of Social Services workforce. • Prepared report delineating program requirements and outcomes. 2. Increase campus-wide and community awareness of Deferred to 2007-08 Academic Year services. • Prepared report to be made available to campus.
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3. Stabilize academic performance and retention of DSS Completed and ongoing students. • Doubled enrollment. • Increased positive participation. M. Assistant Dean of Student Services 1. Improve international student access to documents and Deferred to 2007-08 Academic Year information; Develop email link with F-1 students. • On hold pending new federal regulations. 2. Maintain/track international student records and critical Deferred to 2007-08 Academic Year documents. • Limited progress. 3. Expand Student Services Professional Staff Completed Development Series for Division. • Delivered five (5) Professional Staff Development workshops online and in-person. N. Associate Dean of Student Services 1. Inform students of their rights as learners via workshops Completed and the dissemination of the “Right to Know” materials. • Worked with DCC Institutional Research Department to update Right to Know handbook and place on DCC web page. 2. Minimize and handle students discipline employing Completed and ongoing mediation techniques, conflict resolution workshops, • Working with Security and Campus Safety Committee to sensitivity training, and improved security approaches. develop proactive strategies to address recurring behavioral incidents. • Conducted professional staff development workshop with DCC Security staff. • Held meeting with City of Poughkeepsie Gang Task Force. 3. Meet with other judiciary staff at neighboring colleges to Deferred to 2007-08 Academic Year learn and share best practices. • On hold for 2007-08 Academic Year. 4. Strengthen services provided to students through the Completed and ongoing. Increased integrated use of Special Programs Unit. multiple program delivery services with other Student Services programs, CSTEP and the Academic Resource Center.
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7.2.03 Administration and Finance Administration and Finance Status Report for 2006-07
I. College Objectives Status A. Using Technology to Enhance the Effectiveness of Teaching/Learning, Communication, and Administration 1. Implement Banner and Luminis, expand wireless Banner Finance – completed September 2006. HR, network. Payroll—completed January 2007. Luminis and Wireless Network to be completed September 2007. 2. Finalize and publish Strategic Technology Plan. Finalized and reviewed by Network Committee and ISSC Committee. Deferred to President’s Cabinet. B. Celebrating Five Decades of Excellence and Service to the Community 1. Coordinate with 50th anniversary team on the plans for Working with Team to begin implementation. Began our 50th anniversary. celebration at graduation in May with new banner/signs. Activities are planned throughout the year. II. College Projects A. Benchmark with Other Colleges 1. Planning trip to other SUNY Banner campuses as We have been networking primarily through conference necessary with implementation. calls. Numerous calls have been made to Hudson Valley CC and Suffolk CC. Staff from Cayuga CC came to DCC for training. 2. Benchmark with other community college campuses Not completed. who have successfully implemented assessment in administrative areas.
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B. Facilities Master Plan 1. Prepare and issue RFP for architectural services for Completed October 2006. Master Plan. 2. Review bids received for architectural services for Completed – awarded at 2/27/07 Board of Trustees master plan. Make recommendations to Board and meeting. award. 3. Develop and review Master Plan for state and local Completed and sent to State on 6/07/06. funding. 4. Implement facility upgrades based on master plan Renovating student life area throughout campus by findings. summer 2007. 5. RFP for architectural services for parking lot B. Completed 10/09/06. 6. Review bids and award for architectural services. Completed – awarded at 01/23/07 Board of Trustees Meeting. 7. Develop bid documents for parking lot B and issue Bid documents are complete. Award is waiting on County award. Legislature approval. 8. Reconstruct parking lot B. Waiting on County Legislature approval. III. Division Objectives A. Dean of Administration 1. Move forward with student housing project. Awarded design contract at 03/29/07 Association Board meeting. Awarded bond underwriting services at 05/11/07 Association Board meeting. 2. Continue Banner implementation on schedule and Finance, Human Resources and Payroll completed. within budget. 3. Complete 5 Year Facilities Master Plan. To be completed 2007. 4. Implement the Strategic Technology Plan. Luminis, student email and the portal access components implemented Summer 2007. B. DCC Association 1. Assist with Dormitory project. Partially completed, initial student survey completed. 2. Assist with NAEYC. In progress, to be completed Spring of 2008.
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3. Assist with Day Care state license renewal. In progress, to be completed Fall of 2007. 4. Complete assessment on bookstore services. Completed, assessment was done as part of student services survey. C. Business Services 1. Successfully Implement Banner Finance. Completed with a go live date of 09/01/07. 2. Successfully Implement Banner HR. Completed with a go live date of 01/07/07. 3. Prepare policy and procedures manual. Ongoing. 4. Refine Position Control so that data is accurate and up Ongoing. to date. 5. Reorganize Student accounts office so there is better Ongoing. workflow and organization. 6. Complete assessment on business services. Ongoing. D. Facilities 1. Upgrade personnel skills of Supervisors through Ongoing. training. 2. Investigate Energy Savings measures for Campus and Ongoing. implement as fiscally able. 3. Put together a Campus Plan for Grounds Ongoing. Maintenance. E. Financial Services 1. Begin implementation of BANNER Student system. In process- Catalog and Scheduling in process. Registration and Student Finance beginning Summer 2007. 2. Implement FACTS Payment Plan. Completed- implemented Spring 2007. Offered Summer 2007 plan. 3. Develop default management procedures to decrease In process. Perkins loan cohort default rate. 4. Work with other functional areas to implement In process. Reviewed numerous card software systems. software for a Campus Card to serve Student Benchmarking trip to Central Connecticut University to Accounts, Security, Payroll, etc. review their Campus Card system. Waiting for price quote from current card vendor.
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5. Upgrade personnel skills of staff through training. Ongoing. Will increase as Banner implementation progresses. F. Information Technology 1. Replace STL to Illinois Mt. Partially completed waiting on vendor. 2. Review Presidium/Parature Help Desk software as to Completed. It’s adequate. its adequacy in support of the Help Desk function. 3. Improve the problem resolution capability of the Help Ongoing - There have been significant improvements in Desk. the ability of the help desk to remediate problems on the 1st call. 4. Deploy Banner Finance System. Completed. 5. Deploy Banner Human Resources. Completed. 6. Deploy Banner Imaging System. Completed. 7. Complete network upgrade. Completed. 8. Deploy an early implementation of the Luminis portal. Completed. 9. Develop of training schedule to upgrade staff Ongoing - Training was provided for 100+ staff members knowledge. in using Windows and Office 10. Decide on replacement for PBX & Voicemail. Partially completed. Vendors have been interviewed. Getting price quotes. Will implement based on funding. 11. Map out strategic direction for digital content delivery. Not started. 12. Develop assessment on IT services. Completed. Parature Help Desk surveys are in use. 13. Develop documentation and support processes for Ongoing. infrastructure systems. 14. Implement 24x7 Blackboard server support for Spring Deferred. Waiting for move to Angel which will be hosted 2007 (IT). at ITEC. 15. Upgrade Blackboard Academic Suite. Completed. 16. Review and develop smart classroom equipment and Completed. configurations. Develop and maintain a plan for installation and updating of all classrooms as smart rooms. (OAA, IT).
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17. Equip 10 additional Smart Classrooms. Completed. 18. Develop support matrix for lab spaces (IT, Academic Not started. Affairs). 19. Implement centralized software purchasing and Completed. licensing process (IT). 20. Implement centralized hardware purchasing and Completed. management (IT). 21. Develop Blackboard metrics (IT, TLC). Completed by TLC. 22. Provide expanded wireless access to students in a Completed. simple and secure manner. 23. Develop plan for flexible IT use in H226 (OAA, IT). Not started. 24. Provide remote computing access for uploading of Not started. For the time being we have been promoting files, remote communications with students, and Blackboard as a way to do this. However this requires us greater off-site access to campus IT resources (IT, to understand how Angel could do this or if we will TLC). require another mechanism. 25. Provide students with single logon capabilities for the Partially completed. Scheduled July 07 for Library & Library, Banner and Blackboard technology resources Banner. Blackboard canceled due to move to Angel. Will (IT). do single logon for Angel. 26. Provide management of digital instructional content Not started. and online databases’ (OAA, IT). 27. Provide students with email accounts (IT). Partially completed. Scheduled July 07. 28. Provide students with network storage through the use Deferred. Waiting for move to Angel. of Blackboard E Portfolios. (TLC, IT). 29. Distribute policies regarding computer security, access Partially completed. NYS policy ok’d by ISSC & NW to digital files, and information privacy to faculty and Committee. Waiting for it to be brought to cabinet. staff (IT, OAA, Network Committee, and HR). Acceptable use policy being reviewed by NW Committee. 30. Create IT governance policies to effectively gather and Partially completed, working with OAA on hardware prioritize requirements (IT, OAA, Network Committee). replacement policies. 31. Leverage central purchasing to facilitate license and Completed. lifecycle management of technology assets (IT). 32. Provide central management of software licenses and Completed. maintenance contracts (IT).
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33. Use server based/concurrent software licensing when Completed. available (IT). 34. Provide central monitoring of software update Not started. availability (IT). 35. Leverage centralized software distribution, patch and Not started. license management, to provide a stable and secure platform DCC desktop (IT). G. Security 1. Purchase and implement Security Software for On hold pending funding. Incident Reporting and Dispatch. 2. Implement Bicycle Patrol for Campus. Completed. 3. Complete assessment on security services. Ongoing. H. Human Resources Development 1. Implement Banner HR with a go-live date of January Completed. 2007. 2. Offer training courses in response to Banner Ongoing. implementation. 3. Improve evaluation process for all CSEA employees. Continue to enforce and mandate compliance. 4. Complete administrative assessment plan. Ongoing. I. Payroll 1. Implement Banner HR/Payroll. Go live date of Completed. The first payroll for 2007 had some minor January 1, 2007. First Banner payroll January 12, problems and these problems have been corrected. There 2007. are still more parts of the Banner software that need to be analyzed to determine if they should be implemented. Web access for employees is currently under construction and we are working on retirement plan reporting using Banner. 2. Implement new electronic student employment payroll Completed. The student employment payroll change form change form. is being utilized on the entire campus. 3. Complete assessment on payroll services. Not yet completed.
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4. Re-configure the adjunct pay schedule to include more Goal has been deferred until after Human payrolls to eliminate the need to hold adjunct Resources/Payroll Banner has been implemented. paychecks for grades at the end of each semester. If grades are not turned in on time, the final paycheck can be postponed until the grades are submitted. 5. Offer a direct deposit to adjunct instructors. Goal is directly connected to the re-configuring of the adjunct pay schedule and has also been deferred until full Banner implementation has been achieved. 6. Set up e-mail notifications and reminders in the Kronos Completed. E-mail notifications are sent out to Kronos system for Kronos employees and supervisors. supervisors and employees each payroll.
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7.2.04 Community Services and Special Programs
Community Service and Special Programs Status Report for 2006-07
I. College Objectives Status A. Using Technology to Enhance the Effectiveness of Teaching/Learning, Communication, and Administration B. Celebrating Five Decades of Excellence and Service to the Community
II. College Projects A. Benchmark with Other Colleges 1. Establish Benchmarking roundtable with several Spring 2007—meeting held with Sullivan, Ulster, and community colleges. Orange at DCC. Additional benchmarking projects were implemented at Monroe College. B. Facilities Master Plan C. Middle States Reaccreditation 1. Complete an OCS assessment. Draft completed—continuing 2007-08. III. Division Objectives A. Economic Development 1. Provide SUNY Grant programs to Dutchess County Successfully completed two grants. Applied for additional firms if grants are awarded to the Office of Community two grants for 2007-08. Services 2. Finalize joint training project with Ethan Allen Scheduled and ran a pilot Soft Skills Program – Fall Personnel Agency. 2006.
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B. Division Projects 1. Reinstate Real Estate Appraisal Program. Reinstated for Fall 2007. faculty. 2. Expand Driver Safety program to eight (8) sections. The program was expanded to eight sections. 3. Reorganize New York State Insurance Test Prep Developed new policies. Review to meet new regulations. 4. Expand the use of Target-X to increase enrollment in Pilot efforts were initiated, but system was found to be selected programs. too complicated to be successful. 5. Review Return to Nursing Program. Assessment indicated that there was no demand at this time. 6. Develop narrative on Office of Community Services Ongoing. achievements for 50 year anniversary. 7. Reduce SACC expenses generated by present sites. Expense reduction achieved – Fall and Spring 2006/2007. 8. Expand the number of SACC sites by no less than Two sites added in Arlington. two. 9. Establish collaboration between Suzuki Strings and Summer and Fall 2007 brochures introduced combined Piano to increase enrollment. classes for Suzuki Piano and Strings, e.g. ear training and music theory. Handbook and parent orientation now combine both programs. 10. Use internet Search Engines to market Music School. In progress with Office of Community Relations.
11. Expand marketing to Hispanic community using Ongoing. Outreach efforts are in progress. groups like Ahora. 12. Replicate Beacon High School GED program in at One new program started. New guidelines established. least one additional school district. 13. Contract with at least one new on-line course provider. Developed a contract with Gatlin Education Services.
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14. Establish partnership with Dutchess Community Achieved. Created a new Fall 2007 Continuing Education College Nursing Department to use Simulation Lab for course for Hudson Valley Nurses. continuing education and training... 15. Develop Mid-Hudson Valley Medical Interpreter Presently working with hospitals to establish program Training Program. through N & S Grant. 16. Determine feasibility of joint programming with Ongoing, but have not achieved the goal. FDR/Wallace Center. C. New Programs 1. Develop and offer New York State Home Inspector Online course established. Certification. 2. Offer Sleep Therapy Technician Program. Preliminary research in progress. 3. Offer New York State Insurance Test Prep Review. This was offered and ran in Spring 2007. 4. Establish Music School vocal program teaching Music School vocal technique classes for teens and voice technique and performance. workshop for adults have been offered and were successful. 5. Establish Adult Piano Institute. The program was offered but adult section of Piano Institute did not run. 6. Offer courses at New Hope Center. Application submitted. 7. Create and offer FTE funded pre-GED test program. Program submitted to SUNY for funding approval and was denied.
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7.3 Academic Department Status Reports 7.3.01 Allied Health and Biological Sciences
Allied Health and Biological Sciences Status Report for 2006-07
I. College Objectives Status A. Using Technology to Enhance the Effectiveness of Teaching/Learning, Communication, and Administration 1. Work collaboratively with administration in support DCC South is still in need of additional smart classrooms. for additional “smart classrooms” at DCC South. Room 205 is now equipped, but not assigned for PAR courses. Rooms 235 and 203 are still in need of an upgrade. 2. Identify what is necessary to integrate the use of Completed. Simulators are working. the new Biopac simulators in appropriate biology laboratory activities. 3. Coordinate a product demonstration of iworx After two demonstrations with company representatives, instrumentation. the decision was made to continue to use Biopac with the installation of new software. 4. Explore funding for purchase of SimBaby for EMB The Foundation has begun efforts to secure funding. and PAR courses. 5. Fully incorporate the use of oximeters into Anatomy The oximeters were used successfully by students in PAR and Physiology labs. 103 Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedics and BIO 210 Mammalian Physiology.
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6. Evaluate the use of the recently acquired Vernier Several new instruments have been used successfully. equipment into the BIO101 laboratory activities, as More will be incorporated in the Fall 2007 version of the outlined in the newest edition of M. Condon’s lab BIO 101 lab manual. manual. 7. Explore feasibility of the purchase and use of digital Purchased for W-328 and used in BIO 212 Microbiology microscopes. and 226 Environmental Contaminants. 8. Provide direction and technical requirements to the Various meetings were held. The blueprints have been architectural firm designing the lab at DCC South. approved and computer equipment ordered. Provide the same to Telecommunications and Instructional Media. B. Celebrating Five Decades of Excellence an Service to the Community 1. Replace the faded posters in the hallway of third A mini-grant has been submitted (May 2007) in support of floor Washington. this project. 2. Plan an event which celebrates the No event planned. Considerations will continue in 2007- accomplishments of Allied Health and LAX alumni. 2008. II. College Projects A. Benchmark with Other Colleges 1. Continue involvement with the Purchase College Six DCC students were involved in the Summer 2006 Bridges to the baccalaureate and RSVP programs. program at Purchase, performing biomedical lab research and making presentations of their findings at Purchase and at DCC. Seven students have been in the program throughout the 2006-2007 academic year, and have been involved in various activities through Purchase, including attendance of workshops and research symposia. They will be working in the Summer 2007 research program.
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2. Serve as a site visitor and paper reviewer of MLT K. Ingham served as the “Team Leader” MLT program site programs through the National Accrediting Agency visitor as the NAACLS representative at Sandhills of Clinical Laboratory Sciences. Community College in Pinehurst, NC in February 2007. 3. Provide an overview of the Chautauqua course Highlights were presented at the August 2006 department “How to Teach Like a Pro” to the department. meeting by E. Justin and A. Scala.
4. Investigate how the science department at Marist A Biopac representative came to campus and updated our College utilizes the Biopac instrumentation in their utilization. course. 5. Continue to work with the Empire State’s Fire The Empire State’s Fire Science Program Chairperson Science program to facilitate transfer options. met with DCC’s second year Fire Science students in April 2007.
6. Continue dialogue with Mercy College regarding Due chiefly to personnel changes (administration and the development of dual-admission articulations in faculty) at Mercy; this objective is currently not being Biotechnology, Environmental Science and pursued. It is possible that dialogue may continue in the Forensic Science. future. 7. Finalize Dr. Ken Bain’s visit and presentation to an Dr. Bain recently moved from NYU to Montclair State established consortium of local biology faculty. University, and his speaking schedule was initially limited. He is agreeable to speaking at DCC, but, because of his limitations, scheduling this in the 2006-2007 academic year was not possible. We hope to bring him to DCC in the 2007-2008 academic year.
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B. Facilities Mater Plan 1. Pursue light blocking shades or window tinting for Work order request was rejected by the Associate Dean in third floor Washington Center rooms (classrooms, Physical Plant. labs and offices). 2. Mount the Smartboard in a third floor laboratory in This will be pursued in the Summer of 2007, when there is Washington Center. more time available in lab W334. 3. Design, stock, and staff a biology laboratory at The blueprint for the lab has been created and the creation DCC South. of a laboratory support technician position has received approval. 4. Consider a re-design to W324 and W326 to Various plans have been drafted. The presentation of improve instructional opportunities. these plans to the Dean of Administration is pending. 5. Prepare for return to a renovated Norrie Point The BIO 104 Environmental Biology classes returned to environmental site. the Norrie Point building on February 2nd.
6. Pursue acquisition of additional space for Awaiting decision from administration regarding space Paramedic program at DCC South. allocation. III. Assessment A. Course Level Assessment 1. Identify/List, by discipline, Extended Course Outlines to be updated (includes writing or reviewing student learning outcomes) a. BIO101 General Biology I. The Extended Course Outline for BIO 101 General Biology I has been drafted to include student learning outcomes. It is expected that the final version will be submitted to the OAA by the end of May. b. BIO131 Anatomy & Physiology I. Completed and submitted to OAA in March 2007. c. BIO207 General Microbiology. Completed and submitted to OAA in March 2007. d. EMB105 Emergency Medical Tech. Basics. Completed and submitted to OAA in March 2007. e. PAR101 Advanced Airway Management. Completed and submitted to OAA in March 2007. f. PAR209 Medical Emergencies II. Completed and submitted to OAA in March 2007. g. FIR104 Fundamentals of Fire Prevention. Completed and submitted to OAA in March 2007.
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h. FIR204 Fire Protection Systems. Completed and submitted to OAA in March 2007. i. MLT105 Clinical Hematology. Completed and submitted to OAA in March 2007. j. MLT202 Parasitology/Body Fluids. Completed and submitted to OAA in March 2007. k. MSO102 Medical Terminology. Completed and submitted to OAA in March 2007. l. PDC101 Basic Concepts of Phlebotomy. Completed and submitted to OAA in March 2007. 2. List, by discipline, courses for which assessment measures will be developed, reviewed, and/or applied a. BIO101 General Biology I. Assessment tools will be finalized and ready to be implemented in Fall 2007. b. BIO131 Anatomy & Physiology I. Assessment tools will be finalized and ready to be implemented in Fall 2007. c. BIO207 General Microbiology. Assessment tools will be finalized and ready to be implemented in Fall 2007. d. EMB105 Emergency Medical Tech. Basics. Assessment tools will be finalized and ready to be implemented in Fall 2007. e. FIR104 Fundamentals of Fire Prevention. Assessment tools will be finalized and ready to be implemented in Fall 2007. g. FIR204 Fire Protection Systems. Assessment tools will be finalized and ready to be implemented in Fall 2007. h. MLT105 Clinical Hematology. Assessment tools will be finalized and ready to be implemented in Fall 2007. i. MLT202 Parasitology/Body Fluids. Assessment tools will be finalized and ready to be implemented in Fall 2007. j. MSO102 Medical Terminology. Assessment tools will be finalized and ready to be implemented in Fall 2007.
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k. PAR101 Advanced Airway Management. Assessment tools will be finalized and ready to be implemented in Fall 2007. l. PAR209 Medical Emergencies II. Assessment tools will be finalized and ready to be implemented in Fall 2007. m. PDC101 Basic Concepts of Phlebotomy. Assessment tools will be finalized and ready to be implemented in Fall 2007. n. BIO132 Anatomy and Physiology II. Assessment tools have been developed and applied in Spring 2007.
o. BIO226 Environmental Contaminants. Assessment tools have been developed and applied in Spring 2007. 3. List, by discipline, courses for which actions are to be taken as the result of previous assessment a. Update the BIO103 Human Biology Extended Completed. Submitted to OAA in January 2007. Course Outline to include the SUNY General Education Student Learning Outcomes. b. Re-design the BIO 103 Human Biology Laboratory Completed in Summer 2006. New lab activities Manual so it includes an introduction to the incorporated into laboratory schedule in Fall 2006 and scientific method in the “Food Chemistry” lab and Spring 2007 semesters. requires students to develop and test a hypothesis in the “Tonicity”, “Muscle Physiology”, and “Respiratory” laboratory exercises. c. Update the BIO104 Environmental Biology Completed. Submitted to OAA in January 2007. Extended Course Outline to include the SUNY General Education Student Learning Outcomes.
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d. Redesign a laboratory experience in BIO104 so it A laboratory was inserted into the course where students incorporates an introduction to the scientific have to observe an aquatic ecosystem and then form method. hypotheses concerning the level of six different chemical parameters. The students then have to conduct experiments designed to use the scientific method to test their various hypotheses. B. Program Level Assessment (list programs undergoing review and specify if the program is commencing their review or completing their program review in this academic year) 1. During the Fall 2006 and Spring 2007 terms, each Plan submitted to OAA in March 2007. department is developing a three year Departmental Assessment Plan (DAP) that will include a timeline f for courses to be assessed over the next three years and a long term plan for assessing all courses in each program within one program review cycle. These documents are due by March 30, 2007 and will be included in the Strategic Plan Status Updates in May 2007. IV. Department Objectives A. Program Development 1. Complete the proposed Emergency Management Initiative not pursued. Program. B. Curriculum and Instruction 1. Continue coordination with the Nursing Department Dialogue continues between academic departments. for service courses. 2. Modify the LAX curriculum to reflect Not pursued. recommendations of the program review. 3. Update course descriptions and change course Work in progress. Proposal scheduled to be presented to numbers for General Biology. the department in Fall 2007.
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4. Design an informational flyer for General Biology for Draft of flyer will be finalized after meeting with Office of use by academic advisors. the Registrar and the Graphics Department. 5. Create a ‘’drop back’’ procedure, built into The administration’s decision to rollover the Fall 2006 scheduling of courses, to permit the non-science semester into Fall 2007 prevented the creation of the drop major enrolled in General Biology to move into a back procedure for Fall 2007. The drop back procedure more appropriate science course during the first was created and implemented (BIO 101-01.0, 01.1, 01.2 week of classes. and BIO 103-01.1, 01.1, 01.2) in the Spring 2007 semester. 6. Create a ‘’drop back ‘’ procedure, built into the Not completed because different lecture and laboratory scheduling of courses, to permit the inappropriately contact hours for the three different Biology courses posed placed Introduction to Biology, Introduction to a logistical difficulty to this initiative. Physiology or Anatomy and Physiology I student to move into a more appropriate biology course of study during the first week of classes. 7. Restructure the course content and sequencing in Restructured based on student and faculty input and BIO the BIO030 Introduction to Biology course. 130 revision. 8. Restructure the course content and sequencing in Restructured based on student and faculty input and BIO the BIO 130 Introduction to Physiology course. 131 revision. 9. Design and propose a ‘’Topics in Biology’’ course for With the assistance of funding from the National Science non-LAX students. Foundation via our collaboration with SUNY Purchase, this will occur in the 2007-2008 academic year. 10. Offer BIO122, BIO144, and MSO102 through the BIO 144 was offered in this format in Spring 2007. BIO 122 SUNY Learning Network. and MSO 102 were offered in this format in Fall 2006 and Spring 2007. 11. Evaluate the implementation of the department’s The department has decided to continue this policy in laboratory attendance policy. 2007-08 and continue the evaluation process.
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12. Consider the development of advisement tracks for Not pursued. Will pursue in new academic year. LAX students. 13. Develop and propose an experimental course in Not developed due to time constraints. Biotechnology. 14. Develop and propose a ‘’Histological Techniques’’ Preliminary curriculum information has been collected and course for Medical Laboratory Technology students. discussed with MLT Advisory Committee. Action not finalized, pending possible changes to education requirements at state level. 15. Modify the curriculum within the Medical Laboratory Preliminary curriculum information has been collected and Technology Program, so it can be favorably discussed with MLT Advisory Committee. Action not considered for state registration. finalized, pending possible changes to education requirements at state level. 16. Continue to investigate logistics for location of a Will continue to pursue, as a need remains for this type of dedicated ‘’open study lab’’ for biology. lab. V. Program Objectives A. Medical Laboratory Technology/Phlebotomy (MLT and PDC) 1. Increase student enrollment in the MLT program. Early registration indicates a slight increase in MLT enrollment, as compared to same time last year.
2. Work with the Registrars Office and establish an Written protocol established between AHBS department appropriate strategy, when responding to New York and the Office of the Registrar. State Licensing eligibility of MLT graduates. 3. Determine procedure for program registration of the The MLT program at DCC has been granted “registration MLT program by the New York State Education for general purposes” by the State Education Department Department (NYSED) as licensure qualifying. through 2011. 4. Develop a course on Histological Techniques. Preliminary curriculum information has been collected and discussed with MLT Advisory Committee. Action not finalized, pending possible changes to education requirements at state level.
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5. Complete a survey of MLT graduates, to determine Completed in November of 2006. placement rate and evaluation of technical skills. 6. Modify curriculum of MLT program to reflect results Preliminary curriculum information has been collected and from graduate survey and New York State program discussed with MLT Advisory Committee Action not registration requirements. finalized, pending possible changes to education requirements at state level. B. Dental Assisting Certificate (DAC) 1. Maintain student enrollment in DAC Program. Enrollment not sufficient to support new class in Spring 2007. Recruitment efforts in place to help support sufficient enrollment for Fall 2007. 2. Prepare for Pinning Ceremony for completers of Pinning Ceremony held October 28, 2006. DAC Program. C. Paramedic (PAR) 1. Evaluate the effectiveness of the EMB105 lab Evaluation completed. manual. 2. Incorporate progression exams in PAR203, Completed. PAR205, and PAR209. 3. Evaluate the effectiveness of incorporating Evaluation completed. progression exams in PAR106. 4. Continue efforts in modifying the curriculum of the The program modification was approved by the Curriculum EMT-PAR programs, as supported by the Committee at its February 16, 2007 meeting and department in Fall 2005. announced at PSO on March 22, 2007. The modified program will be implemented in Fall 2007. 5. Prepare and submit an action plan depicting Completed. strategies to rectify deficiencies in the PAR Program, as outlined by the site visit accrediting team.
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6. Prepare and submit a progress report on the status Report submitted in December 2006. of the PAR Program deficiencies to the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions. 7. Investigate the option of off site EMB105 course EMB 105 was offered by DCC at Vassar College in the offerings through high schools or other educational 2006-2007 academic year. institutions. D. Fire Science (FIR) 1. Continue to update the list of useful web sites for the Updated monthly. academic program. 2. Conduct and videotape a test burn of wood trusses. Completed and posted to website. 3. Update the Fire Sciences Program web site. Keep Updated weekly. site accessible to interested parties. 4. Update the Fire Science courses to reflect any The minor changes issued by FESHE have been changes made to the National Fire Academy’s Fire incorporated into the existing Fire Science courses. and Emergency Service Higher Education (FESHE) document. 5. Update the list of New York State Office of Fire Completed, with input from the Fire Science Advisory Prevention and Control (OFPC) courses that may Committee. transfer as “Fire Career Electives” in the Fire Protection Technology program. 6. With an area vendor, conduct a hose and nozzle Completed. Report distributed to all participating fire evaluation session. services.
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7.3.02 Behavioral Sciences Behavioral Sciences Status Report for 2006-07
I. College Objectives Status A. Using Technology to Enhance the Effectiveness of Teaching/Learning, Communication, and Administration 1. Integrate Blackboard enhancement into CRJ classes. Ongoing. Utilized Blackboard in lieu of handouts. 2. Banner Training (update record keeping) (CRJ). Deferred. Training sessions did not coincide with teaching schedule. 3. Complete Self-service Banner Training (CRJ). Deferred. Training sessions did not coincide with teaching schedule. 4. Banner Training for Human Services Staff. Partially Completed. M. Buglion completed Self Service Training. 5. Update Human Services (HMS) web pages. Ongoing. M. Buglion is working with E. Gambino to completed. 6. Update Human Services Club web pages (HMS). Partially completed. P. Lamanna is updating pictures with the help of the Student Activities Office. 7. Incorporate Blackboard training into HMS100. Completed. P. Lamanna assigned students to attend an informational workshop with N. Wozniak. 8. Appropriate ECH staff will train on and begin to use Ongoing. M. Murasso completed training. Other members Banner for administrative/financial purposes. will complete training in the coming academic year.
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B. Celebrating Five Decades of Excellence and Service to the Community 1. Present/Future - Plan activities with CRJ Club. Ongoing. New members need to be recruited. Guest Speakers included William Tendy, a local criminal defense attorney, Greg Wilhoit, an individual who spent 5 years on death row in Oklahoma. 2. Present/Future -Plan guest speakers who are Completed. Sgt. Margaret O’Neil, Town of Newburgh graduates in the field (CRJ). Police spoke about the Donald Boehm case. 3. Future - Plan an Agency-Supervisor Thank You Partially Completed. Mini Grant submitted. Event will take luncheon (HMS). place in Fall 2007 contingent on funding. 4. Present/Future - Plan a HMS Alumni dessert social Partially Completed. Mini Grant submitted. Event will take with guest speaker (HMS). place in Fall of 2007 contingent on funding. 5. Present/Future -To begin plans for 2008 Mid-Atlantic Partially Completed. Mini Grant submitted. Event is Consortium of Human Services (MACHS) conference scheduled for April 4-6, 2008. to be held at DCC celebrating 50 years of excellence (HMS). 6. Present - Plan, and budget an appreciation event for Completed. E. Hall and M. Murasso have submitted a Mini the Cooperating Teachers form the community who Grant proposal for this event which includes a budget. presently support the Early Childhood Program (ECH). 7. Past – Research and begin to collect Laboratory Completed. C. McLaughlin has gathered photos for the Nursery photos for the DCC archives (ECH). archives. 8. Future – Plan an Anniversary “ECH Day” for high Completed. M. Murasso and the ECH Staff have planned school students focusing on DCC’s support for future an Anniversary ECH Day to take place in Spring 2008. early childhood teachers (ECH). 9. Past/Present/Future - Plan Behavioral Sciences Partially Completed. Mini Grant submitted. Event is Festival as an opportunity to explore Social Issues of scheduled for April 11-12, 2008 contingent on funding. the past, present and/or future during the 2007-2008 academic year. The culmination of their research is to be presented through multi-media and the arts.
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II. College Projects A. Benchmark with Other Colleges for Best Practices 1. Explore additional articulation agreements with four Ongoing. D. Valentine met with Western Connecticut year colleges, reviewing their requirements and State University. Articulation Agreement is waiting to be making adaptations where possible and appropriate. finalized. Articulation agreement with SUNY Cortland (public, private regional) completed Fall 2006. 2. Accompany HMS students to Mid-Atlantic Consortium Completed. Five students accompanied P. Lamanna and of Human Services (MACHS) conference to be held M. VanVoorhis to the MACHS conference held in in Williamsport, PA Williamsport, PA April 13-15, 2007. 3. Attend New York State Human Educators Association Completed. M. VanVoorhis attended the NYSHEA (NYSHEA) conference, Skaneateles NY conference September 28-29, 2006 in Skaneateles. This year’s topic was assessment procedures. 4. Explore additional articulation agreements with four Completed and Ongoing. Meetings were held with year colleges, reviewing their requirements and Western Connecticut State University (not feasible) and making adaptations where possible and appropriate. SUNY Cortland. Preliminary articulation agreement is (Cortland, private regional) (ECH) completed for Cortland. Work is ongoing. 5. Attend Association of Early Childhood Programs in Completed. E. Wild attended ACCESS meetings on Community Colleges (ACCESS) regional meeting to 2/9/07 and 5/3/07. exchange information on assessment, courses, best practice. (ECH) III. Assessment A. Course Level Assessment 1. Identify/List, by discipline, Extended Course Outlines to be updated (includes writing or reviewing student learning outcomes) a. BHS110 Introduction to Human Services Completed. Extended Course Outline updated April 2007. b. PSY235 The Psychology of Exceptionality Completed. Extended Course Outline updated April 2007.
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c. BHS103 Social Problems in the World Today Completed. Extended Course Outline to be updated December 2007. Student Learning Outcomes written by the BHS Working Group (S. Roberg-Lopez, E. Casper Flood, & C. Prokop). d. BHS209 Racial and Ethnic Relations Deferred. Extended Course Outline to be updated when course is scheduled to run. e. CRJ107 Communication and the Criminal Justice Completed. Extended Course Outline updated May 2007. Process f. CRJ266 Contemporary Problems and Issues in Completed. Extended Course Outline updated May 2007. Criminal Justice g. ECH101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education Completed. Student Learning Outcomes written by E. Wild. h. ECH254 Foundations and Issues in Diverse Early Completed. Student Learning Outcomes written by E. Childhood Wild. i. LAT201 Educational Settings: Adolescent Learning Completed. Extended Course Outline updated May 2007. Environments Student Learning Outcomes written by the LAT working Group (M. Olimpieri & J. Tucker). j. PSY206 Social Psychology 2. List, by discipline, courses for which assessment measures will be developed, reviewed, and/or applied a. BHS110 Introduction to Human Services Completed. Assessment measures developed March 2007. b. PSY235 The Psychology of Exceptionality Completed. Assessment measures developed March 2007. c. BHS103 Social Problems in the World Today Ongoing. Assessment measures draft developed March 2007. To be pre-tested in the first summer session. (S. Roberg-Lopez, E. Casper Flood, & C. Prokop).
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d. BHS209 Racial and Ethnic Relations Deferred. Class is not scheduled to run in 2007-08. e. CRJ107 Communication and the Criminal Justice Completed. Rubric developed for grading written Process assignments. f. CRJ266 Contemporary Problems and Issues in Completed. Scoring rubric developed for external Criminal Justice evaluation for final presentations. g. ECH101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education Completed. Assessment measures developed by E. Wild. h. ECH254 Foundations and Issues in Diverse Early Completed. Assessment measures developed by E. Wild. Childhood i. LAT201 Educational Settings: Adolescent Learning Completed. Assessment measures developed by LAT Environments Working Group (M. Olimpieri & J. Tucker) March 2007. 3. List, by discipline, courses for which actions are to be taken as the result of previous assessment a. CRJ141—identifies three student learning Completed. Student Learning Outcomes were formulated. outcomes (CRJ). b. Make modifications based on the data collected Deferred until Fall 2007. (CRJ). c. GEAR Assessment BHS 110 Administer pre/post Completed. Pre/post test date analysis studied. test (HMS). Information incorporated into assessment activity. d. Develop an initial systematic, easily accessible Completed. E. Wild. documentation system for the Assessment- Based Action Plan for Early Childhood Program – AS, AAS, individual courses (to be revised as needed). e. Imbed questions in all CRJ 141 finals (CRJ). Completed. Questions implemented in Spring 2007 final exams. f. Create three different measurement strategies to Completed. Report sent to Department Head March 2007. access Student Learning Outcomes for BHS110 (HMS).
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g. Analyze findings from Pre/Post test completed in Completed. Report sent to Department Head February BHS 110 (HMS). 2007. h. Pre and Post test of ECH 101 in two sections in fall Partially Completed. Two sections were completed in fall. and one section in spring with evaluation of results. Upon further work with assessment it became evident that (ECH). another method was used in developing the final assessment tools submitted under part 2.g. B. Program Level Assessment (list programs undergoing review and specify if the program is commencing their review or completing their program review in this academic year) 1. Continue the CRJ review process. The program Ongoing. In process of developing experimental course, review is how assessment is done in a continuous Ethics in Criminal Justice. basis. The review process forms an organizing principle for program development in service of the overall departmental mission. This process of discipline and program assessment frames decisions regarding curriculum, course-schedule planning and measuring student success mastering program level student learning outcomes. 1. Systemizing the reporting format to allow a seamless Ongoing. Review and modification as indicated through documentation process for the program review assessment process. Process. 2. Plan for the assessment of the four program goals in Completed. Assignment created where students reflect on BHS 245, Issues and Ethics in the Human Services each program goal to demonstrate their understanding and (Human Services capping course). application of each goal. 4. Expand access to non-traditional students. (CRJ) Completed and ongoing. BHS 142 offered in the evening in Spring 2007 and CRJ 206 to be offered in the evening of Spring 2008. 5. Continue to monitor and review current standards Ongoing. Recommendations of the Advisory Committee and make modifications based on same. (CRJ) are reviewed by faculty and implemented where appropriate.
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6. Finalize Program Review for Child Care. The Completed. The final report was submitted to the Office of program review is how assessment is done in a Academic Affairs in the fall of 2006. A meeting with the continuous basis. The review process forms an Academic Dean took place in the spring of 2007 to discuss organizing principle for program development in the action plan. service of the overall departmental mission. This process of discipline and program assessment frames decisions regarding curriculum, course- schedule planning and measuring student success mastering program level student learning outcomes. (HMS) 7. Specific recruitment for Latino/Hispanic population Completed. M. Murasso contacted guidance counselors in through focused recruitment at Beacon and Beacon and Poughkeepsie High Schools with specific Poughkeepsie High Schools by exploring contacts invitations and outreach to this population. at both high schools, contacting any clubs that may serve that population for outreach and invitation to Early Childhood Day. (ECH) 8. Create a new and expanded guide for adjunct field Completed. E. Hall has submitted an Improvement of supervisors in order to maintain quality and Instruction Grant to meet this need. consistency in provision of services through changed in curricula, with general information and sections specific to each of the practicum courses used in ECH/ECC/EDE/CDA through an improvement of instructions grant. 9. Support the connections between cooperating Completed. E. Hall has submitted an Improvement of teachers and field supervisors through evaluation, Instruction Grant to meet this need. an updated ECH205 Cooperating Teacher’s Manual and a new ECH207 Cooperating Teacher’s Manual (Improvement of instruction grant).
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10. At the recommendation of external evaluators Deferred until the 2007-2008 academic year. during the Program Review to support learning, as well as to promote the health and safety of our students, ventilation should be installed in the observation booths for the Lab Nursery School. A method for clearer audio was also suggested. Estimates of costs will be explored along with the possibility of funding for these changes. 11. During the Fall 2006 and Spring 2007 terms, each Ongoing. Initial three year and six year DAP submitted to department is developing a three year OAA March 2007. Departmental Assessment Plan (DAP) that will include a timeline for courses to be assessed over the next three years and a long term plan for assessing all courses in each program within one program review cycle. These documents are due to OAA by March 30, 2007 and will be included in the Strategic Plan Status Updates in May 2007. IV. Department Objectives A. Enhance Student Academic Success 1. Integrate new staff. Ongoing. Four new faculty members completed first year professional objectives. Two are in tenure-track positions and two are in temporary full time positions. The department is seeking to fill three additional lines prior to the start of the fall 2007 semester. 2. Finalize template for A.S. degree in HMS. Completed. The templates are with our transfer office pending agreements with 4-year colleges. 3. Offer off-campus Human Services Courses at Completed. PSY 134 was relocated to Devereux School Anderson School. in Red Hook due to enrollment. 4. Host a meeting for adjunct lecturers and full time Completed. M. Olimpieri and M. VanVoorhis met with faculty who teach PSY134 and BHS 103 to address adjuncts and full time faculty to address student learning student learning outcomes. outcomes on January 11, 2007.
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5. Develop a set of rubrics for student and field Completed. Rubrics completed by C. McLaughlin and E. supervisor use when evaluating in-class Hall. observations of student performance and video taped student performance with children to go with the self-assessment/assessment tools. 6. Develop an articulation agreement with the Mid- Completed. Negotiated by E. Wild, submitted to the Office Hudson BOCES Consortium (Orange-Ulster, Ulster, of Academic Affairs and currently in effect. Sullivan and Dutchess) with the Early Childhood Program. 7. Continue involvement with the regional educators Completed. P. Phipps, E. Wild, and M. Olimpieri attended involved in the Jointly Registered Teacher semi-annual meeting in March 2007. Education Programs (JRTEP) with SUNY New Paltz. Ongoing 1. Continue to offer and support courses and programs Ongoing. A trip to Peru was offered this past spring and a that provide domestic, as well as international, trip California and Nevada will take place this coming study opportunities for students. summer.
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7.3.03 Business Technologies Business Technologies Status Report for 2006-07
I. College Objectives Status A. Using Technology to Enhance the Effectiveness of Teaching/Learning, Communication, and Administration 1. Expand the use of Podcasting audio lecture notes. Completed Fall 2006. Audio Podcasts (MP3 Review Notes) were originally tested by P. Rivera in Spring 06. In Fall 06 they were developed for all chapters of ACC 104 Financial Accounting as well as Audio-Video Review Notes (see IA2 below) which were made available to students via BlackBoard and the faculty web-site. The results of a student survey indicated these ancillary notes were well received and the ACC 104 materials were updated in Spring 2007 and ACC 204 Managerial Accounting was developed. 2. Investigate the use of Camtasia audio-visual Completed Fall 2006. As noted in IA1 above, Audio-Visual software for developing ancillary class materials. Review Notes were developed for ACC 104 Financial Accounting and ACC 204 Managerial Accounting and made available to students via BlackBoard and the faculty web-site. Student surveys indicate that the Audio-Visual format was preferred over the Audio format. 3. Investigate the use of Classroom Response Systems Completed Fall 2006. G. Chaky used the system on a trial (a.k.a. clickers). basis and the student response was very positive. However, the current cost is a barrier to adoption. 4. Increase the number of classes available on SLN. Completed Spring 2007. The development and presentation of BUS 104 Organization and Management increased the number of courses available on SLN to 8.
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5. Expand the use of ancillary web-based teaching Completed Spring 2007: tools (e.g., Blackboard, Wiley PLUS, ALEKS, and • The number of classes using WileyPLUS has SLN). increaseand it is now used for ACC 101, 102, 104, 204 & 221 • ALEKS for BUS 101 Business Mathematics has been made a requirement for all classes. • The number of classes using BlackBoard has increased as well as the use of the functionality has been expanded. B. Celebrating Five Decades of Excellence and Service to the Community 1. Establish 50th Anniversary Committee and plan Completed Spring 2007. The 50th Anniversary Committee activities for next year. was established and plans are under way for raising funds to dedicate the garden in front of Taconic Hall to Anthony Kryzwicki, the first head of the Business Technologies Department. II. College Projects A. Benchmark with Other Colleges 1. Participate in the SUNY New Paltz Community Completed Fall 2006. College Advisory Council. 2. Observe classes at Marist and SUNY New Paltz. Completed Fall 2006. P. Rivera observed the equivalent of BUS 104 Organization & Management at both Marist College and SUNY New Paltz and the equivalent of BUS 107 Principals of Marketing at Marist College. III. Assessment A. Course Level Assessment 1. Identify/List, by discipline, Extended Course Outlines to be updated (includes writing or reviewing student learning outcomes)
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a. ACC 104 Financial Accounting. Completed Spring 2007. Student Learning Outcomes were reviewed/developed for all courses listed and Extended Course Outlines were updated. b. BUS 101 Business Mathematics. Completed Spring 2007. c. BUS 104 Business Organization Management. Completed Spring 2007. d. BUS 210 Business Communications. Completed Spring 2007. e. BUS 215 Business Law I. Completed Spring 2007. f. PAL 110 Fundamentals of Paralegalism. Completed Spring 2007. 2. List, by discipline, courses for which assessment Completed Spring 2007. measures will be developed, reviewed, and/or Assessment measures were developed for all courses applied planned for Fall 2007 assessment and two have been used in a trial run during the Spring 2007 semester. a. ACC 104 Financial Accounting. Completed Spring 2007. Trial run completed Spring 2007. Assessment measures were developed for all courses planned for Fall 2007 assessment and two have been used in a trial run during Spring 2007. b. BUS 101 Business Mathematics. Completed Spring 2007. c. BUS 104 Business Organization Management. Completed Spring 2007. Trial run completed Spring 2007. d. BUS 210 Business Communications. Completed Spring 2007. e. BUS 215 Business Law I. Completed Spring 2007. f. PAL 110 Fundamentals of Paralegalism. Completed Spring 2007. 3. List, by discipline, courses for which actions are to be taken as the result of previous assessment B. Program Level Assessment (list programs undergoing review and specify if the program is commencing their review or completing their program review in this academic year) 1. Plan for PAL review in 2007/2008. Deferred to 2007-2008 Academic Year pending appointment of permanent Chair for Paralegal Program.
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2. During the Fall 2006 and Spring 2007 terms, each Completed Spring 2007. department is developing a three year Departmental Assessment Plan (DAP) that will include a timeline for courses to be assessed over the next three years and a long term plan for assessing all courses in each program within one program review cycle. These documents are due to OAA by March 30, 2007 and will be included in the Strategic Plan Status Updates in May 2007. IV. Address Career Program Enrollment Decline 1. Re-design the Department Website to highlight the Deferred due to lack of systems development resources. career programs. 2. In conjunction with the Office of Counseling and Completed Spring 2007. Career Services establish a posting area in the department for part and full-time business employment opportunities. 3. Review the advisement process for Business Ongoing. Technologies students and propose improvements. 4. Review and update the catalog course and program Ongoing. The review was conducted and numerous descriptions. changes were accepted by the Department and will be presented to the Curriculum Committee in the Fall 2007. 5. Undertake a review of the Paralegal Program and Deferred to 2007-08 Academic Year pending appointment propose improvements. of permanent Chair for Paralegal Program. V. Other
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1. Increase participation in community business Completed Fall 2006 and Spring 2007. P. Rivera attended organizations and events. numerous Poughkeepsie Area Chamber of Commerce events including 10 Breakfasts, the Parade of Champions trade fair and a factory tour. P. Rivera also became a member of the newly established Institute for Business Innovation and is chair of its Finance Working Group.
2. Raise the profile of the Business Club. Completed. The Business Club was very active on campus this academic year. It participated in the Fall and Spring Club Fairs, the Leadership Weekend and the Fall Carnival. The Club sponsored a field trip to The Chance, held a Resume’ Workshop and sponsored the Business Etiquette Seminar & Dinner. Club members attended Poughkeepsie Area Chamber of Commerce events including 7 breakfast meetings and the Parade of Champions trade fair. The Club held two fund raisers and a collection drive for the Dutchess County SPCA. 3. Re-establish the Paralegal Club. Completed Fall 2006. The Paralegal Club was re- established and participated in several College activities.
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7.3.04 Engineering, Architecture, and Computer Sciences
Engineering, Architecture, and Computer Technologies Status Report for 2006-07
I. College Objectives Status A. Using Technology to Enhance the Effectiveness of Teaching/Learning, Communication, and Administration 1. Pilot tests a substitute computing platform for the Completed – Fijitsu platform tested in Fall 2006/Spring P390. 2007. CIS227 successfully taught using the 390 mainframe located at Marist College. 2. Implement the new virtualization software in Completed – installed VMware and utilized it to teach CIS CBI208C to allow for more courses to effectively courses. utilize the classroom. 3. Reintroduce adjunct faculty to Blackboard and Completed. L. Akins delivered a presentation on information contained there. Blackboard at the January 11, 2007 department meeting which 20 ENACT adjuncts attended. She demonstrated Blackboard via the departmental Blackboard site. She showed faculty the information contained there including academic honesty policy; syllabi, final exam, and roster information; and a new section on Assessment. She also demonstrated aspects of the communication portion of Blackboard including the digital drop box. Also, the grade book features of Blackboard were presented. Discussion focused on how Blackboard could be used to enhance their courses and communication with students and each other.
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B. Celebrating Five Decades of Excellence and Service to the Community 1. Examine the web as a means to “celebrate” the CIS Plan to begin a CIS website rewrite in summer 2007. It will program. include a focus area for the college’s celebration of the 50th Anniversary. A revision of the website will be online in September. 2. Meet with Engineering Science Program alumni to Completed. L. Akins and M. Courtney met with a small discuss possibility of a celebration in the coming year. group of engineering alumni and R. Steffen (veteran engineering faculty member and department head) on Nov. 22, 2006. No clear desire was expressed by the group but since they meet each year on Wednesday before Thanksgiving, the plan is to host a gathering that would expand the group that meets by inviting others to join including current faculty and students. II. College Projects A. Benchmark with Other Colleges 1. Practice information with Association of Collegiate Completed. The information was updated to include Schools of Architecture. Attend seminars as contact information for the department and program. The presented by Association. seminars presented were not appropriate at this time. 2. Contrast the CIS Program review with recently Continuing, CIS faculty met to discuss the CIS program completed program reviews at Ulster and Columbia review. The CIS faculty also met with the CIS advisory Greene Community Colleges. group to discuss the results of the CIS review. A clearer picture of the future of CIS should be available in the summer. 3. Benchmark ELT program with RIT, SUNY-IT at Utica, Completed. ELT Program Review Self Study includes Hudson Valley CC, and Springfield CC as part of ELT benchmarking against 2-year ELT programs at Erie CC, program review. Broome CC, Hudson Valley CC, Nassau CC, and Mohawk Valley CC. Articulation agreements with RIT and SUNY-IT at Utica are being renewed. 4. Participate in Two-Year Engineering Science Completed. M. Courtney attended TYESA Annual Meeting Association meetings and functions. October 5-6, 2006. Engineering Club competed in TYESA Annual Spring Design Competition April 27, 2007.
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B. Facilities Mater Plan C. Middle States Reaccreditation 1. Lead assessment efforts in the ENACT department. Completed. L. Akins served as the departmental assessment coordinator and, in this role, provided support for faculty and prepared reports for the Office of Academic Affairs. 2. Lead college-wide assessment efforts as Ad Hoc Completed. L. Akins served as chair of Ad Hoc Assessment Committee chair. Assessment Committee. In this role, she completed the committee’s report and presented it to the PSO. When the committee was discharged, she was then asked to serve as chair of the Dean’s Committee on Assessment. 3. Develop methodology for statistical analysis of Deferred to Fall 2007. Inquiry made to use CIS111 assessment data. common final as a test case. 4. Develop assessment statistical analysis information Deferred to Fall 2007. package/presentation for DCC faculty use. III. Assessment A. Course Level Assessment 1. Identify/List, by discipline, Extended Course Outlines to be updated (includes writing or reviewing student learning outcomes) a. ARC100 Introduction to Architectural Design. Completed. An updated EXO was submitted with SLOs. b. ARC101 Introduction to Architectural Working Completed. An updated EXO was submitted with SLOs. Drawing I. c. ARC103 Basic Architectural Drawing. Completed. An updated EXO was submitted with SLOs. d. ARC104 Introduction to Computer Graphics. Completed. An updated EXO was submitted with SLOs. e. ARC107 Introduction to Architectural Design II. Completed. An updated EXO was submitted with SLOs. f. ARC108 Mechanics of Structures. Completed. An updated EXO was submitted with SLOs. g. ARC109 Introduction to Architectural Drawing II. Completed. An updated EXO was submitted with SLOs. h. ARC113 Architecture Introductory Seminar. Completed. An updated EXO was submitted with SLOs. i. ARC122 Architectural Presentation I. Completed. An updated EXO was submitted with SLOs. j. ARC205 Working Drawings I. Completed. An updated EXO was submitted with SLOs.
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k. ARC214 Professional Practice: Contracts, Completed. An updated EXO was submitted with SLOs. Specifications and Estimating. l. CAD103 3D AutoCAD and Solid Modeling. Completed. An updated EXO was submitted with SLOs. m. CAD104 Advanced CAD for Production. Completed. An updated EXO was submitted with SLOs. n. AVI101 Introduction to Flight. Completed - Spring 2007. o. AVI102 Aviation History. Completed - Spring 2007. p. CIS107 Conducting Business on the Internet. Partially completed – Learning outcomes being developed and EXO update will be completed by September 2007. q. CIS111 Computer Systems and Applications. Partially completed – Learning outcomes completed, EXO will be submitted by June 1, 2007. r. CIS213 Data Management Concepts. Partially completed – Learning outcomes being developed s. CIS227 Assembler Language Programming. Partially completed - Learning outcomes completed, EXO to be completed by June 1, 2007. t. ELT105 DC Circuits. Completed. An updated EXO was submitted with SLOs. u. ELT106 AC Circuits. Completed. An updated EXO was submitted with SLOs. v. ELT211 Semiconductor Process Technology. Completed. An updated EXO was submitted with SLOs. w. ELT216 Automation Systems. To be completed in Summer 2007. Course will be modified to Lecture/ Lab as part of program review recommendations. x. ENR100 Engineering Technology: Introductory Completed. An updated EXO was submitted with SLOs. Seminar. y. ENR101 Introduction to Engineering. Completed. An updated EXO was submitted with SLOs. z. ENR102 Computer Programming for Engineers. Completed. An updated EXO was submitted with SLOs. aa. ENR106 Statistical Process Control. Completed - An updated EXO was submitted with SLOs. bb. ENR201 Introduction to Electrical Circuits and Completed. An updated EXO was submitted with SLOs. Networks. cc. ENR208 Engineering Static’s. Completed. An updated EXO was submitted with SLOs. dd. ENR215 Surveying I. Completed. An updated EXO was submitted with SLOs. ee. ENT131 Technical Drawing. Completed. An updated EXO was submitted with SLOs. 2. List, by discipline, courses for which assessment measures will be developed, reviewed, and /or applied a. ARC100 Introduction to Architectural Design. Completed Spring 2007 and submitted.
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b. ARC104 Introduction to Computer Graphics. Completed Spring 2007 and submitted. c. ARC108 Mechanics of Structures. Completed Spring 2007 and submitted. d. AVI101 Introduction of Flight. Completed Spring 2007 and submitted. e. AVI102 Aviation History. Completed Spring 2007 and submitted. f. CIS111 Computer Systems and Applications. Partially completed - the departmental final exam questions have been mapped to the appropriate learning outcomes. Also, databases have been created to hold assessment information. g. ELT105 DC Circuits. Assessment measures completed for use in Fall 2007. h. ELT211 Semiconductor Process Technology. Completed by June 2007. Measures to assess student learning outcomes for ELT211 Semiconductor Process Technology were developed in the Fall 2006 semester. The measures were implemented in Spring 2007. Due to low enrollment, data will be collected but a full analysis will not be performed until we have several sections worth of data to consider. However, the adjunct instructor for the course, Dr. William Ma, does plan to use the assessment measures and collate the data for a preliminary analysis at the end of the Spring 2007 semester. i. ELT213 Electro-Mechanical Devices. Assessment measures completed for use in Fall 2007. j. ENR101 Introduction to Engineers. Assessment measures completed for use in Fall 2007. k ENR208 Engineering Statistics Assessment measures completed for use in Fall 2007. 3. List, by discipline, courses for which actions are to be taken as the result of previous assessment 1. ELT250: Document why students don’t deliver oral To be completed in June 2007. Preliminary data indicates reports as required. that students needed clearer direction and once that was provided, markedly fewer students did not deliver required oral reports. 2. ELT250: Document why students receive below To be completed in June 2007. Lab notebooks are graded standard grades on their lab notebook at the end of in the first week in May. Students with below standard the semester. grades on their lab notebooks will be asked at their exit interviews if anything that the instructor provided could have better supported their success.
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3. ENT202: Take a closer look at breakdown of final Completed. The analysis indicated that students did not exam grades to determine if there is a particular area meet the competency standard in their analysis of of circuit identification and analysis that students are comparator circuits. They are also weaker than expected weak on. in analysis of filter circuits and critical thinking questions. In these areas, they just barely met the competency standard. The course will be restructured to improve their competency in comparators. This content is covered first in the course and it appears students just look at this as an introduction and don’t retain it as important content. Competency in filters analysis improved from 65% of students answering filter questions correctly in 2002 up to 78% answering correctly in 2006. Therefore, nothing more will be done at this point other than continue to monitor student performance. The issue of critical thinking is being addressed throughout the ELT program. B. Program Level Assessment (list programs undergoing review and specify if the program is commencing their review or completing their program review in this academic year) 1. Finalize and submit the final report from the CIS Completed - Submitted to Associate Academic Dean. Program review. 2. Complete the first year of the ELT and ASM program Completed – Self Study and External Evaluator Reports reviews. submitted. 3. Complete the first year of the ARC, CNS, and CAD Completed with preliminary report submitted to Office of program reviews. Academic Affairs in May 2007.
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IV. Department Objectives A. Enhance Student Success 1. Have more classroom presentations by architects, Completed - Three classroom presentations were held in construction managers and manufacturers’ the fall and one in the spring by outside presenters. In representatives. addition the presentations were able to provide AIA/HSW credit to the 20 plus architects that attended. 2. Develop a plan to address the results of the CIS Partially completed - CIS faculty met to discuss the CIS program review including course revision, topic program review. The CIS faculty also met with the CIS inclusion and curriculum revisions. advisory group to discuss the results of the CIS review. A clearer picture of the future of CIS should be available in the summer. Expect to present a CIS plan by August. 3. Investigate feasibility of competing in the 2006 Completed - Had one student successfully compete in Fall NAFI Northeast Flight Competition and develop a 2006. NIFA waived registration fee. DCC covered the cost plan to compete in the 2007 NAFI Northeast Flight of the student entry fee. Funding for next Fall’s Competition. Competition will be aided by the formation of the Aviation Club. 4. Investigate interest in external advisory group for Deferred to 2007. Aviation. 5. Explore interest in an Aviation Club at DCC. Completed - Aviation Club is up and running. 6. Aid the Administration in developing a new aviation Deferred to 2007. curriculum in conjunction with business or management. 7. Find and schedule industry guest speakers for ENR Completed. Guest speakers for this academic calendar students. year included Richard Culver SUNY Binghamton; B. Ventimiglia, retired IBM engineer; Pat Kennedy SUNY Maritime. Additionally, ENR students attended field trips at Phillips Research, Danskammer Power Plant, New Paltz Engineering Day, IBM Analytical Labs, and IBM Poughkeepsie College Day.
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8. Explore opportunities for cross registration of Completed - Formal cross registration of courses not courses with Ulster Community College’s ENR committed. Rather, engineering students at both schools program. were provided information about availability of course offerings at their neighboring school. 9. Seek employment and internship opportunities for Completed. Several employment /internship opportunities students in ENR program. provided to students through community engineering contacts, including NYS Thruway Authority; Dutchess County SWCD; Rohde, Soyka, Andrews Consulting Engineers; EarthKind Energy; D. Wheeler, PE. 10. Explore methods of retention for CIS and INM Partially completed. Tested a “rules based” classroom program. structure. Results are not clear but some progress may have been made regarding retention. 11. Collect data to determine if requiring admissions Completed. The retention data between ELT105 and interview for all new ELT and ENR students has a ELT106 and between ENR101 and ENR102 do not clearly positive effect on retention of ELT and ENR students. indicate a connection between admissions interviews and retention. Faculty indicates their sense that the quality of the students is better with requiring L. Akins meet with new incoming students. In ENR, it seems like there is better retention. In ELT, it seems that there are fewer students leaving ELT unsatisfied. More complete data is being collected on the new admits this Spring so that the analysis can be revisited next year. B. Improve Outlooks for Graduates 1. Continue to seek employment and internships for Successfully completed with internships through St. students in CAD program and Architecture and Francis Hospital, Michael LaFalce Architect, and other Construction Technology. local area companies. 2. Explore articulation agreements for the INM Completed – CIS faculty met with Pace University to program. develop/update articulation agreements for CIS/INM. Two meetings scheduled with Marist, both cancelled at Marist request. 3. Increase the number of students studying for Completed – Currently have approximately five students vendor certification. studying for A+ certification via the internship requirement for the CIS seminar courses.
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4. Connect current ELT students and graduates with Completed – A list of local employers with current employers seeking hires in local technology-based openings has been compiled – all graduating students are industry. placed in employment or transfer. 5. Explore internships with airlines and other aviation Partially completed – Met with Peggy O’Neill of Linear Air related Businesses. discussing internship opportunities for DCC Students. Will continue to meet. C. Use Advanced Technology to Facilitate Learning and Communication 1. Complete upgrade of labs to AutoCAD 2007. Completed in Fall 2007 and incorporated into all appropriate ARC classes. 2. Incorporate the INM program in the CIS website. Partially completed – Expect to be completed in the CIS website rewrite over the summer 2007. 3. Explore the different flight simulators to purchase Deferred to 2007. Have information and pricing on when grant money is available. different models. Lost funding, new federal grant request being examined by Congresswomen Gillibrand’s office. 4. Begin to seek and design a new lab for the Deferred – the funding did not come through this year but aviation simulators. it is hoped that funds will be available next year. D. Community Outreach 1. Continue “Day of Architecture” program as Successfully completed with over 40 participants from 10 sponsored through Mini Grant Program. area high schools. 2. Continue Architectural Design Competition as an Successfully completed with over 40 participants from 8 annual event. Next competition is set for June area high schools. 2007.
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3. Continue outreach to area high schools regarding Successfully completed with visits to 8 area high schools Architecture and CAD. including a long trip to Coxsackie High School. 4. Work with local organizations for internships in Successfully completed with internships through St. CAD 206. Francis Hospital and MCI. 5. Provide leadership on the education committee and Completed. L. Akins served as chair of the education operations executive committee of the Mid-Hudson committee and attended committee meetings each month Technology Council. for both the education committee and the executive committee. 6. Coordinate with Admissions Office to offer the Completed. L. Akins coordinated with C. McGill in the “Introductions to College and Careers Program” for Admissions Office to offer a successful program for John area high schools. Jay High School on November 14, 2007. Over 100 students attended. 7. Review articulation agreements with Arlington and Deferred. Wappingers school districts for ARC, ELT, and ENR courses. 8. Offer Technology Academies again in Summer Completed - Summer Technology Academy sessions 2007 to 7th through 10th grade participants. planned for July & August. 9. Investigate DCC participation in the local Lego Completed. L. Akins served as a judge at the Lego League teams sponsored by IBM. League competition at PACE University on March 10, 2007. She is also serving on a leadership team with regional partners to promote and grow Lego League participation throughout the region. 10. Host the Annual DCC Punkin Chunkin Design Completed – 8 teams once again competed in the annual Competition. contest. 11. Seek out opportunities to visit with area high Completed – Visited Ketcham HS for Career Day; hosted schools regarding Engineering Science. panel discussion for John Jay students; participated in Engineering Day @ New Paltz.
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12. Explore methods of recruitment for the CIS and Partially completed – Sent letters to all non-graduated INM programs. students involved with the CIS program over the last five years announcing the INM program and inviting them to review both the CIS and INM programs. E. Long-Range Objectives 1. Work with college administration to bring CIS faculty and staff to Taconic as part of expansion of Taconic project and to provide better lab facilities for ARC, CIS, and ENR courses. 2. Set up lab equipment to offer electrical courses at Dutchess South.
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7.3.05 English and Humanities English and Humanities Status Report for 2006-07
I. College Objectives Status A. Using Technology to Enhance the Effectiveness of Teaching/Learning, Communication, and Administration 1. Explore transitioning from DIWE-based classroom Extended until May 2008. Needs to be assessed further. discussion to using Blackboard. 2. Increase use of Blackboard for Reading courses. Blackboard functions were adapted in REA 91/100 sections. In 2005-2006 REA 103 courses were posted on Blackboard. 3. Explore Smart Classroom adaptation for Reading Deferred. courses. 4. Offer Writing Center webcast workshop: “Listening to Deferred to August 2007. What We’re Seeing; Teaching the Next (Net) Generation.” B. Celebrating Five Decades of Excellence and Service to the Community 1. Plan a display of department members’ involvement Will be completed in September 2007. in the community to celebrate those contributions. II. College Projects A. Benchmark with Other Colleges for Best Practices B. Facilities Master Plan 1. Investigate the creation of a Literary Magazine office. In progress. 2. Complete reconfiguration of offices in H408. New configurations to follow remodeling in Summer 2007.
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C. All-College Speakers/Programs/Services 1. Facilitate Pete Hamill talk in September. Completed. 2. Facilitate Michael Korda reading in November. Completed.
3. Organize a poetry reading by department members Completed, April 2007. in celebration of April National Poetry Month. Both full-time faculty and adjuncts share their creative writing. 4. Facilitate a PSD interdisciplinary forum titled Completed, May 2007. “Understanding Learning Differences: Applying the Lessons of Richard Lavoie’s Classic Workshops.” 5. Organize Women Reading Women, an activity Completed, March 2007. sponsored by Women’s Activity Committee. 6. Organize and conduct a “Silent Weekend.” Completed, April 2007. 7. Organize the annual high school essay competition Competition was advertised but cancelled because of and host the awards breakfast. lack of participation. III. Assessment A. Course Level Assessment 1. Identify/List, Extended Course Outlines to be updated (includes writing or reviewing student learning outcomes) a. ENG095 Basic Patterns of Writing. Completed. b. ENG101 Composition I. EXO was updated in Fall 2006. c. ENG209 Directed Writing of Fiction. Learning Outcomes updated. d. ENG212 Greek and Roman Literature in Translation. Learning Outcomes updated. e. ENG223 Women in American Literature. Learning Outcomes updated. f. ENG230 Shakespeare. Learning Outcomes updated. g. FRE101 Elementary French I. Learning Outcomes updated. h. SPA101 Elementary Spanish I. EXO is current. i. REA103 Academic Reading. Completed. j. PHI201 Philosophy: Primary Issues. Learning Outcomes updated.
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2. List, by discipline, courses for which assessment measures will be developed, reviewed, and/or applied a. ENG095 Basic Patterns of Writing. Assessment plan completed. b. ENG101 Composition I. Assessment plan completed. c. ENG209 Directed Writing of Fiction. Assessment plan completed. d. ENG212 Greek and Roman Literature in Translation. Assessment plan completed. e. ENG223 Women in American Literature. Assessment plan completed. f. ENG230 Shakespeare. Assessment plan completed. g. FRE101 Elementary French I. Assessment plan completed. h. SPA101 Elementary Spanish I. Assessment plan completed. i. REA103 Academic Reading. Assessment plan completed. j. PHI201 Philosophy: Primary Issues. Assessment plan completed. 3. List, by discipline, courses for which actions are to be taken as the result of previous assessment B. Program Level Assessment (list programs undergoing review and specify if the program is commencing their review or completing their program review in this academic year) 1. During the Fall 2006 and Spring 2007 terms, each Completed. department is developing a three year Departmental Assessment Plan (DAP) that will include a timeline for courses to be assessed over the next three years and a long term plan for assessing all courses in each program review cycle. These documents are due to OAA by March 30, 2007 and will be included in the Strategic Plan Status Updates in May 2007.
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VI. Department Objectives A. Computer Hardware and Technology 1. Create a departmental technology committee that will Continued to advocate for Smartrooms. Even though develop a plan to increase technology usage and Smartrooms have been added to the 5th floor of Hudson, hardware. these rooms are not solely devoted to our department. Since the first floor of Washington is no longer best configured for Smartroom use, our department needs to continue to request more Smartrooms dedicated to departmental use. Research on the need for a fourth departmental lab is ongoing. Regained access to and control of departmental web page. B. Course Offerings 1. Develop a course in Literature of Nature Writing. To be completed in Summer 2007. 2. Plan and offer a Spring 2007 interdepartmental Planned and partially realized (one department instead of intersession immersion course and trip to Paris three); execution as originally planned (three (French, English, and Communications). departments) postponed till Spring 08. 3. Develop a course on Latino Writing of the United Completed, Fall 2006. States. 4. Develop an Elementary Portuguese Language course No longer relevant. Course not viable. to be offered in Fall 2007. 5. Develop a course in the Graphic Novel (ENG 268 or Partially completed; paperwork will be finished during 269). Summer 2007. 6. Develop an Introduction to Women’s Studies course. Completed. 7. Explore the possibility of offering a focused grammar Developed and subsequently approved by the course that would fulfill a SUNY New Paltz department. requirement for DCC’s English education transfer students.
8. Offer one special summer section of LAH100 for Completed. students with disabilities and another for minority males.
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C. Testing for English Placement and Credit 1. Continue to review the use of AP and CLEP tests to Completed. The department approved the committee’s determine student proficiency in English. recommendations. D. Writing Program Handbook 1. Update Handbook to conform toe ECO changes in All four EXO’s in the Writing Program have now been composition courses. updated. A mini-grant has been submitted to revise the Handbook during the next academic year. E. LAH Major 1. Upgrade the web page for the LAH program. In progress. 2. Create a SUNY advisement track for LAH. In progress. 3. Facilitate workshops for LAH100 instructors in Completed. December and May. F. Language Courses/Activities 1. Regularize SPA903 (experimental course). Offered as an experimental course in Fall 2007. 2. Regularize French Literature in Translation. Postponed until Fall 2007. 3. Create a Foreign Language Handbook to explore the Postponed until Fall 2007 when Spring 2007 interim relevance of each specific language and course to adjunct German instructor will be replaced by a regular students’ plans and the job market (local, national, and adjunct. global). G. Reading Courses/Activities 1. Form a student book group. Modified as informal group of reading students. 2. Conduct a Reading Adjunct Reception/Sharing. Completed in Fall 2006. 3. Administer a student opinion survey for Learning Deferred. Community at DCC South. 4. Work with Institutional Research on tracking students Tracking of Fall 2005 and Fall 2006 executed through Literacy Communities. Institutional Research. 5. Update Reading web pages. Deferred. H. Special Projects 1. Assess student writing portfolios through collaborative Completed, Fall 2006. evaluation in ENG092.
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2. Develop a “Women’s Studies” program or advisement Ongoing. track. 3. Organize meetings with adjuncts. Completed. ENG101, Fall 2006, ENG102, Spring 2007. 4. Consider the impact of the writing placement scores Completed. Committee is working on arranging for (updated at the end of Spring 2006) on numbers of Institutional Research to track the grades of students 091 and 092 sections, numbers of writing appeals, etc. placed under these new ranges as they go through the remaining Writing Program courses. 5. Discuss issues arising in FOCUS cohort classes and Completed. make recommendations to the College. 6. Organize Hispanic cultural event open to the Planned for Spring 2008. community and local high school students. 7. Identify the English majors in EDC and EDL. Plan a Meeting was planned, but attendance was low. meeting for Spring 2007.
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7.3.06 Health, Physical Education, Athletics and Dance
Health, Physical Education, Athletics and Dance Status Report for 2006-07
I. College Objectives Status A. Using Technology to Enhance the Effectiveness of Teaching/Learning, Communication, and Administration 1. Update personal Website, implement current Completed. Spring 2007. T. Sweet updated video/audio information on Blackboard and use updated clips with more current video/audio clips for ESW, WFE information via the web related to ESW, WFE, and and HED. HED. 2. Upgrade Microfit System using new software. Completed. Fall 2006. D. VanBuren installed new software in December 2006. 3. Add video clips to HED125 online course. Incomplete. Fall 2007. D. VanBuren has sent a DVD to Instructional Media for streaming rights but due to budget restraints it will be postponed until Fall 2007. B. Celebrating Five Decades of Excellence and Service to the Community 1. Celebrate “Fifty Years of Fitness at Dutchess Incomplete. D. VanBuren and P. Gelinas submitted a Community College. written plan for a mini grant for a department celebration. II. College Projects A. Use Meaningful Assessment to Promote College Wide Change and Improvement 1. Discuss using pre and post test and comprehensive Completed. Spring 2007. The department developed a final exam for WFE lecture. comprehensive final exam for Lifetime Wellness Fitness.
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B. Facilities Master Plan 1. Update F201A, F114 and F115 with newer Postponed. Spring 2008. No budget money available. furniture and accessories. Resubmitted for 2007/08 Budget. III. Assessment A. Course Level Assessment 1. Identify/List, by discipline, Extended Course Outlines to be updated (includes writing or reviewing student learning outcomes) a. DAN146/147/246/247 Performance & Applied Completed. Spring 2007. H. Molella and adjunct, A. M. Dance I, II, III, IV. Zanchetti updated student learning outcomes. b. DAN101 Foundation of Dance. Postponed. Fall 2007. H. Molella must meet with adjunct who teaches this course. c. DAN102 Ballet Technique. Completed. Spring 2007. H. Molella and adjunct, A.M. Zanchetti updated student learning outcomes. d. DAN104 Modern Dance Technique. Postponed. Fall 2007. Adjunct, A.M. Zanchetti, who teaches this course, is working on completion. e. DAN106 Jazz Dance Technique. Completed. Spring 2007. H. Molella updated student learning outcomes. f. DAN107 Creative Movement. Completed. Spring 2007. H. Molella updated student learning outcomes. g. DAN108 Dance History. Postponed. Fall 2007. H. Molella and adjunct, A.M. Zanchetti are working on updates. h. ESW100 Exercise Science & Wellness Seminar. Completed. Fall 2006. T. Sweet updated student learning outcomes. i. ESW101 Introduction to Exercise Science. Completed. Fall 2006. T. Sweet updated student learning outcomes. j. ESW201 Exercise Testing. Completed. Fall 2006. T. Sweet updated student learning outcomes.
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k. ESW202 Exercise Prescription. Completed. Fall 2006. T. Sweet updated student learning outcomes. l. HED125 Women’s Health Issues. Completed. Spring 2007. D. VanBuren updated student learning outcomes. m. HED134 Firsts Aid, Safety, and CPR. Completed. Spring 2007. S. Kennen updated student learning outcomes. n. HED201 Stress Management. Completed. Spring 2007. S. Kennen updated student learning outcomes. o. HED224 Human Sexuality. Completed. Spring 2007. T. Sweet updated student learning outcomes. p. PED101 Self-Defense. Completed. Spring 2007. D. VanBuren with the help of adjunct M. Levitz updated student learning outcomes. r. PED111 Step Aerobics. Completed. Spring 2007. D. VanBuren updated student learning outcomes. s. PED113 Introduction to Martial Arts. Completed. Spring 2007. D. VanBuren with the help of adjunct P. Michaelson updated student learning outcomes. t. PED114 Stretch and Tone. Completed. Spring 2007. D. VanBuren updated student learning outcomes. u. PED115 Pilates Basics. Completed. Fall 2006. D. VanBuren updated student learning outcomes. v. PED129 Basketball. Postponed. Fall 2007. P. Gelinas updated student learning outcomes but will need additional information from adjunct instructors.
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w. PED130 Bowling. Postponed. Fall 2007. P. Gelinas updated student learning outcomes but will need additional information from adjunct instructors. H. Molella will meet with adjunct who teaches in Fall 2007. x. PED132 Soccer. Postponed. Fall 2007. P. Gelinas updated student learning outcomes but will need additional information from adjunct instructors. y. PED145 Low-Impact Aerobics. Completed. Spring 2007. D. VanBuren updated student learning outcomes. z. WFE101 Lifetime Wellness & Fitness. Completed. Spring 2007. D. VanBuren with the help of full time Lifetime Wellness and Fitness instructors updated student learning outcomes. 2. List, by discipline, courses for which assessment measures will be developed, reviewed, and/or applied a. DAN107 Creative Movement. Completed. Spring 2007. Assessment objectives and instruments are in place. Course will be assessed Fall 2007 by H. Molella. b. DAN146/147/246/247 Performance & Applied Completed. Spring 2007. Assessment objectives and Dance I, II, III, IV. instruments are in place. Course will be assessed Fall 2007 by H. Molella and adjunct who teach this course. c. ESW100 Exercise Science & Wellness Seminar. Completed. Spring 2007. Assessment objectives and instruments are in place. Course will be assessed Fall 2007 by T. Sweet and adjuncts who teach this course. d. ESW101 Introduction to Exercise Science. Completed. Spring 2007. Assessment objectives and instruments are in place. Course will be assessed Fall 2007 by T. Sweet and adjuncts who teach this course. e. ESW201 Exercise Testing. Completed. Spring 2007. Assessment objectives and instruments are in place. Course will be assessed Fall 2007 by T. Sweet.
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f. HED134 First Aid, Safety, and CPR. Completed. Spring 2007. Assessment objectives and instruments are in place. Course will be assessed Fall 2007 by S. Kennen and D. Puretz. g. HED201 Stress Management. Completed. Spring 2007. Assessment objectives and instruments are in place. Course will be assessed Fall 2007 by S. Kennen and adjuncts who teach this course. h. HED224 Human Sexuality. Completed. Spring 2007. Assessment objectives and instruments are in place. Course will be assessed Fall 2007 by T. Sweet and D. Puretz. i. PED106 Weight Training. Completed. Spring 2007. Assessment objectives and instruments are in place. Course will be assessed Fall 2007 by D. VanBuren and adjuncts who teach this course. j. PED130 Bowling. Postponed. Fall 2007. P. Gelinas worked on course but we still need input from the adjunct who teaches this course. H. Molella will meet with adjunct in Fall 2007. k. WFE101 Lifetime Wellness & Fitness Completed. Spring 2007. Assessment objectives and instruments are in place. Course will be assessed Fall 2007 by Lifetime Wellness & Fitness full-time faculty and the adjuncts. 3. Actions to be Taken as the Result of Previous Assessment (list course) B. Program Level Assessment (list programs undergoing review and specify if the program is commencing their review or completing their program review in this academic year)
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1. During the Fall 2006 and Spring 2007 terms, each Completed. Spring 2007. H. Molella submitted all department is developing a three year Departmental documents for developing a three year Departmental Assessment Plan (DAP)that will include a timeline Assessment Plan to E. Gambino. H. Molella also for courses to be assessed over the next three submitted a six year long term plan for assessing courses years and a long term plan for assessing courses in to E. Gambino. each program within a one program review cycle. These documents are due to OAA by March 30, 2007 and will be included in the Strategic Plan Status Updates in May 2007. IV. Department Objectives A. Participate in Community Health Events 1. Participate in and recruit for American Heart Completed. Spring 2007. D. VanBuren was a team leader Association Heart Walk. for the DCC Heart Walk Team and helped raised approximately $1200 this year. B. Sponsor College Wellness Fair C. Promote Campus-Wide Employee Health/Wellness 1. Promote Get Fit Together Program. Completed. Spring 2007. T. Sweet promoted the Get Fit Together Program via email and flyers to faculty and staff. The program ran successfully with two full classes in the Spring Semester. 2. Lead Friday workouts at noon in Falcon. Completed. Spring 2007. D. VanBuren held “Yogalates” classes in Fall 2006 and the “The Workout Grab Bag” in Spring 2007. Some faculty and staff across campus helped to instruct the Friday workouts and M. Arnold taught a Wednesday evening Yoga class.
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3. Promote fitness testing and use of Fitness Center. Completed. Spring 2007. D. VanBuren and her students promoted the Fitness Center through the use of the brochures and campus publicity. D. Collaborate with Local Schools to Facilitate Adolescent Student Success 1. Explore options to offer swim classes at the Completed. Spring 2007. As a department, we decided to Millbrook Training Center. delete this course due to lack of student interest so that it was no longer something to explore. 2. Explore options to offer WFE101 and PED106 at Completed. Spring 2007. H. Molella found that costs were the Millbrook Training Center. too prohibitive so there is no need to explore this option further. 3. Explore options to offer PED101 courses in New Completed. Spring 2007. H. Molella explored this option Paltz. and discovered that we cannot do course because the location is in Ulster County. E. Strengthen Department 1. Prepare the Code of Conduct and unify Completed. Spring 2007. S. Kennen and T. Sweet departmental syllabi to reflect departmental completed and provided the department with the code of code of conduct. conduct for input into their syllabi. 2. Present Tap Dance Course to Curriculum Incomplete. Postponed until Spring 2008. Committee. 3. Present Yoga Course to Curriculum Committee. Completed. Spring 2007. Yoga was presented to Curriculum and added to departmental offerings. 4. Present History of Black Dance Course to Incomplete. Postponed until Spring 2008. Curriculum Committee 5. Present Dance Course for Performing Arts Majors Incomplete. Postponed until Spring 2008. taking community dance lessons to Curriculum Committee.
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6. Develop a Children’s Dance Course. Incomplete. Postponed until Spring 2008. 7. Expand Performance and Applied Dance Course into Completed. Spring 2007. H. Molella will present to a 3 Lab course. Curriculum Committee in Fall 2007. 8. Develop a Walking Course. Incomplete. Postponed until Spring 2008. 9. Develop Dance Studio Management Certificate Completed. Spring 2007. H. Molella and D. VanBuren had Program. explored a similar idea with Academic Affairs and it was decided not to go that route. 10. Hold one late department meeting per semester to Completed. Spring 2007. H. Molella held an Adjunct accommodate adjunct faculty. Evening Meeting on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 to go over the Fall 2007 WFE Assessment. 11. Update personal college website. Completed. Spring 2007. H. Molella updated her personal college website. 12. Reapply for Perkins/VATEA Grant for Fitness Completed. Spring 2007. D. VanBuren submitted the Center Supervisor Position and equipment. Perkins/VATEA Grant application for the department. 13. Work toward Innovation Award. Completed. Fall 2006. H. Molella and the Innovation Committee held a Faculty/Staff Volleyball Game and Silent Auction in early Fall. The award is fully funded as of Spring 2007. 14. Implement the new American Red Cross Completed. Fall 2006. S. Kennen and D. Puretz procedures in the HED134 classes. implemented the new American Red Cross procedures in all their HED 134 classes. 15. Propose new “Group Fitness Instructor” Certificate. Completed. Fall 2006. D. VanBuren presented Yoga and Group Exercise Leadership courses to Curriculum Committee and PSO in Fall 2006. Group Fitness Instructor Credential and courses were approved and will be offered beginning Fall 2007.
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7.3.07 History, Government and Economics
History, Government and Economics Status Report for 2006-07
I. College Objectives Status A. Using Technology to Enhance the Effectiveness of Teaching/Learning, Communication, and Administration 1. Enhance and expand the departmental web page. Ongoing. S. Ahmad, HGE Staff. The Departmental web page and those of individual department members are regularly being updated. 2. Continue to offer online sections of HGE Completed/Ongoing. S. Ahmad, E. Johnson, J. Norton, Department core courses. HGE Staff. Online sections of ECO 201, HIS 104 and HIS 108 were offered during the 2006-2007 academic year. 3. Encourage the college administration to make it Completed. HGE Staff. Faculty has remote access to possible for all faculty to have remote network email and Blackboard. Department members believe that access to faculty work files. they should also have access to their network files. 4. Develop and use computer assisted techniques in Completed. S. Ahmad, E. Johnson, HGE Staff. appropriate HGE courses. PowerPoint presentations were incorporated in ECO 201, ECO 202, HIS 104, and HIS 209. 5. Continue to develop discussion boards for Completed/Ongoing. HGE Staff. This has been done. in appropriate HGE courses. several of our economics courses, and the approach will be used in other department offerings in the future. 6. Explore using Blackboard to develop virtual office Completed/Ongoing. R. Reitano. This approach was hours, peer tutoring online, discussion groups, used and will continue to be used for the National Model and other activities. United Nations for both Vassar and DCC students. 7. Secure relevant speakers to explain privacy Deferred. J. Diemond. Deferred to 2007-2008. issues/intellectual property rights online.
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8. Continue to work with the Library staff to expand Completed/Ongoing. S. Ahmad, E. Johnson, L. Murphy. access to appropriate online resources. This has been done. in Economics, Government and History courses. B. Celebrating Five Decades of Excellence and Service to the Community 1. Continue work on preserving the College’s heritage Completed/Ongoing. R. Reitano, A. Rieser. Department through an expanded Archive. members will contribute to the 50th College Anniversary edition produced by the Dutchess County Historical Society. R. Reitano will curate an exhibition of College memorabilia for the display case in the Ritz Lounge. 2. Develop an analysis of the economic contributions Completed/Ongoing. S. Ahmad. S. Ahmad is working on of the College to the community. an Economic Impact Study. 3. Continue participation in the college’s Speakers Completed/Ongoing. S. Ahmad, R. Reitano, A. Rieser. S. Program. Ahmad (Paul Krugman and Liz Cohen lectures), A. Rieser (Paul Krugman), R. Reitano (Nathaniel Fick). II. College Projects A. Benchmark with Other Colleges for Best Practices 1. Continue to investigate developing, in conjunction Ongoing. J. Diemond. The Department will continue to with the BHS Department, a Liberal Arts Social investigate the degree to which we can have a separate Science program. Liberal Arts/Social Science program. 2. Investigate Social Science programs in New York Ongoing. J. Diemond. HGE Staff. We are in the process State community colleges. of compiling descriptions of Social Science programs at other community colleges. 3. Continue to cooperate with Vassar College’s Completed. R. Reitano. The Department offered a Model Department of Education in producing the Dutchess United Nations simulation in the Fall 2006 and in Spring County Model United Nations simulations. 2007 for Dutchess County high school students. 4. Continue to investigate academic dishonesty Completed/Ongoing. A. Rieser. The Academic Standards policies of peer institutions. Committee is in the process of developing a policy on academic dishonesty based on those of peer institutions.
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B. Facilities Master Plan 1. Investigate safety issues regarding the Completed/Ongoing. R. Reitano. R. Reitano engaged in handicapped parking on Creek Road by the bus extensive discussions with John Dunn about these issues. stop. 2. Consult with HGE Staff regarding the modifications Completed. HGE Staff. The modifications were made in of the outside area in H403. the Summer 2006 and seem to be working out quite well. C. Middle States Reaccreditation 1. Review the recommendations of the Middle States Completed/Ongoing. HGE Staff. The Department made Reaccreditation document and implement them significant efforts and progress in implementing the Middle where appropriate. States recommendations on assessment. III. Assessment A. Course Level Assessment 1. Identify/List, by discipline, Extended Course Completed. HGE Staff. Copies of all these extended Outlines to be updated (includes writing or course outlines, including ECO 201, GOV 121, and HIS reviewing student learning outcomes) 104, were submitted to the Office of Academic Affairs. a. HIS104 History of the United States II Submitted, April 2007. b. GOV121 The American National Experience Submitted, April 2007. c. ECO201 Micro Economics Submitted, April 2007. 2. List, by discipline, courses for which Completed/Ongoing. HGE Staff. Assessment procedures assessment measures will be developed, in line with Middle States guidelines were developed for reviewed, and/or applied ECO 201, GOV 121, and HIS 104. a. HIS104 History of the United States II Submitted, April 2007. b. GOV121 The American National Experience Submitted, April 2007. c. ECO201 Micro Economics Submitted, April 2007. 3. List, by discipline, courses for which actions Completed/Ongoing. HGE Staff. ECO 201, GOV 121, are to be taken as the result of previous and HIS 104. assessment a. The list of courses will reflect the recommendations Completed/Ongoing. HGE Staff. The Department has of the PSO ad hoc Committee on Assessment. complied with the recommendations of the PSO ad hoc Committee on Assessment.
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b. Department members will convene to discuss the Completed. HGE Staff. The Department met on January results of Section D. and refine the action plan as 10, 2007 to discuss and refine the action plan on well as to make specific recommendations for assessment and submitted that plan to the Office of addressing some of the results of the assessment Academic Affairs. outcomes that will be included in next year’s Status Report for 2007-08. c. Explore the possibility of satisfying the politically Ongoing. HGE Staff. Members of the Department are still driven agenda of assessment through discussing the viability and appropriateness of using standardized testing. standardized tests to fulfill the assessment mission. B. Program Level Assessment (list programs N/A. The Department has no such programs. undergoing review and specify if the program is commencing their review or completing their program review in this academic year) 1. During the Fall 2006 and Spring 2007 terms, each Completed. HGE Staff. The DAP was submitted to the department is developing a three year Departmental OAA in March 2007. Assessment Plan (DAP) that will include a timeline for courses to be assessed over the next three years and a long term plan for assessing all courses in each program within one program review cycle. These documents are due to OAA by March 30, 2007 and will be included in the Strategic Plan Status Updates in May 2007. IV. Department Objectives A. Strengthen Department 1. Update HGE specific guidelines booklet to distribute Completed. R. Reitano, HGE Staff. The 2006-2007 to the department’s adjuncts and new full-time edition of the HGE Guidelines booklet was distributed to faculty. full-time and part-time faculty during the Fall 2006 semester.
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2. Continue learning abroad program. Ongoing. J. Norton. Under the auspices of HIS 181 and HIS 182, J. Norton brought a group of DCC students to France and Italy in January 2007 and will bring another group of Dutchess students to China during the Summer of 2007. 3. Support activities of the Political Science Club. Ongoing. J. Diemond, R. Reitano, HGE Staff. The These activities include voter registration, candidate activities for 2006-2007 were completed, and a program forums, and the National Issues Forum (NIF). for 2007-2008 has been created and will be implemented. 4. Develop more procedures to incorporate new Completed. HGE Staff. In addition to the HGE Guidelines faculty fully into the HGE Department. booklet, each member of the HGE Department engages in either formal or informal mentoring of new faculty to insure incorporation into the department. A College sponsored mentor/mentee luncheon has helped to facilitate this process. 5. Utilize field trips to enhance the learning process. Completed. E. Johnson, R. Reitano, A. Rieser, G. Stevens. Field trips were utilized in GOV 263/264, HIS 104, HIS 108, HIS 209, HIS 215, and LSS 201. 6. Offer significant speakers as part of the Completed. S. Ahmad, A. Rieser, R. Reitano. Speakers Professional Staff Development program, the for the 2006-2007 academic year included: Nathaniel College’s Lyceum program and Handel Chair Fick, Paul Kramer, Paul Krugman, and Liz Cohen. activities. 7. Develop and propose 200-level courses in history Completed/Ongoing. A. Rieser. HIS 225, “American and government to better serve students (to be Culture and Ideas“ was developed and offered in the implemented in 2006-07) Spring 2007 semester. B. Enhance Faculty Morale and Intellectual Development
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1. Participate in campus-wide activities, including Completed/Ongoing. HGE Staff. Department members fundraising for the campus Innovation Award. participated in a campus-wide volleyball game and silent auction in October 2006. The Department also sponsored a team in the DCC Foundation’s Bowl-a-thon in March 2007. 2. Include adjuncts in all activities such as textbook Completed. R. Reitano, HGE Staff. A late day department selection, department meetings, and the Algonquin meeting to accommodate adjuncts was held on Thursday, Forum. April 19 and adjunct input was also solicited on textbook selection. Also, many adjuncts participated in the Algonquin Forum on Sunday, April 15 with Robert Brigham, author of “Is Iraq Another Vietnam?” (the book being discussed). 3. Offer dinners for department members and invited Completed. HGE Staff. Dinners were held in conjunction guest speakers during the academic year. with the lectures given by the above HGE Department sponsored speakers. 4. Add activities such as film viewing and discussion. No Longer Relevant. 5. Offer activities for the faculty and professional staff Completed. A. Rieser, W. Steger. Paul Kramer was a under the auspices of the Professional Staff PSD Speaker in January, 2007. Development Committee. C. College’s 50th Anniversary 1. Collaborate with the Dutchess County Historical Ongoing. R. Reitano, A. Rieser, HGE Staff. Articles will Society in writing and producing an anniversary be contributed to a special edition of the 50th College publication to commemorate 50 years of Dutchess Anniversary publication by the Dutchess County Historical Community College. Society. D. Continuing Activities
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1. Continue active department participation in the Completed. HGE Staff. Department members have Professional Staff Organization (PSO), the actively participated in the Professional Staff Organization Dutchess United Educators (DUE), college (PSO), the Dutchess United Educators (DUE), college committees and councils, and community service committees and councils, and community service activities activities. as part of their ongoing commitment to the college and the community. 2. Encourage department members to participate in Completed. J. Diemond, E. Johnson, R. Reitano, W. the affairs and annual meetings of their respective Steger. J. Diemond attended a board meeting of the professional organizations. National Issues Forum Institute in May 2007. E. Johnson attended the annual meeting of the National Association of Ethnic Studies in March 2007 and she also attended the annual meeting of the Association of African American Historical Research and Preservation in February 2007. R. Reitano will be a panelist on Multilateral Diplomacy at the annual meeting of the Academic Council for the United Nations System in June 2007. W. Steger attended the annual meeting of the National Collegiate Honors Council in November 2006 and the annual meeting of the Organization of American Historians in March 2007. 3. Continue offering high school Model United Nations Completed. R. Reitano. High school Model U.N.s was simulations co-sponsored by the HGE Department, held in Fall 2006 and Spring 2007. BOCES, and Vassar College’s Department of Education. 4. Continue offering National Issues Forum (NIF) and Deferred. J. Diemond, R. Reitano, HGE Staff. No forum participating in related activities with the Kettering was held during the 2006-2007 academic year. One is Foundation. being planned for Spring 2008.
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5. Continue participation in the World Affairs Council Completed/Ongoing. J. Diemond. The W.A.C. held a of the Mid-Hudson Valley. variety of important community programs during 2006- 2007 and will continue to do so in the future. J. Diemond is a charter member of the Dutchess County W. A.C. and serves on its board. The W.A.C. supported World Quest, a national competition for high school students. 6. Continue to support community organizations such Ongoing. W. Steger. W. Steger continues to serve as as the United Way, The Dutchess County Historical president of the Dutchess County Historical Society and Society, and the Gillespie Forum. conducted a six-part discussion series on the First World War for the Adriance Library in Poughkeepsie. 7. Continue to cooperate with BOCES in projects Completed/Ongoing. R. Reitano, A. Rieser. R. Reitano which enhance high school students’ civic and and A. Rieser conducted a two week program on, “The Oil political awareness such as the Summer Scholars Wars” for Dutchess County high school students. R. Program at Vassar College. Reitano and A. Rieser will do this again this summer in a new program for gifted Dutchess County high school students, “Is Iraq Another Vietnam?” 8. Continue the annual department awards ceremony Completed. HGE Staff. The awards ceremony was held because it recognizes student achievement and on Thursday, April 26. enhances student success.
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7.3.08 Mathematics, Physical and Computer Sciences
Mathematics, Physical and Computer Sciences Status Report for 2006-07
I. College Objectives Status A. Using Technology to Enhance the Effectiveness of Teaching/Learning, Communication, and Administration 1. Train faculty on “writing original homework/test Completed. Interested faculty trained in Fall semester. problems in MathXL.” (S.Taylor) 2. Bring TI Smart View to classrooms. TI-SmartView expected in Fall 2007. (S. DeGuzman) 3. Continue to incorporate contemporary technology Personal Response System (“clickers”) successfully into all of our courses. introduced in AST132 (A.Zito). Adding Excel to MAT125 (B. Cavalieri). Ongoing by all faculty. B. Celebrating Five Decades of Excellence and Service to the Community 1. Bring in well-respected mathematics professor to speak at Lyceum. Will invite a speaker for Fall 2007 (D. Staats) 2. Form a committee to develop ideas for celebrating Will present a then and now at next year’s Math & Science 50th anniversary. Fair. Submit Idea for screen savers for computers campus- wide. (S. DeGuzman) II. College Projects A. Benchmark with Other Colleges for Best Practices 1. Meet with SUNY New Paltz, Ulster CC and Orange To be done. Fall 2007 (D. Staats, J. Clark) CC to discuss changes in the CPS curriculum.
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2. Participate in regional and national mathematics Attended AMATYC annual conference in Fall 2006 (J. conferences (NYSMAATYC, AMATYC). Halsey, E. Reda, M. Roland). Presented at NYSMATYC conference in the Spring semester. (S. Taylor, C. DelTreste, M. Roland) 3. Serve on the Undergraduate Education Committee Attended conference in Seattle, WA. Plans are made for for the American Association of Physics Teachers. another one in Greensboro, NC in August 2007 (R. Lathrop) 4. Outreach to neighboring community colleges for Ongoing. E. Reda met with representatives from Orange assessment related test practices. County Community College, Hudson Valley Community College, and Columbia-Greene Community College to discuss both SCBA and the writing of appropriate student learning outcomes. III. Assessment A. Course Level Assessment 1. Identify Extended Course Outlines to be updated (Dept Head/OAA) a. MAT100 Intermediate Algebra. Completed. (J. Clark) b. MAT221 Analytical Geometry and Calculus I. Completed. (W. Ostertag) c. CHE122 General Chemistry II. Completed. (R. MacNamee) d. PHY121 General Physics I. Completed. (R. Lathrop, T. Zito) e. PHS102 Earth Science. Completed. (S. Conrad) 2. List, by discipline, courses for which assessment measures will be developed, reviewed, and/or applied a. MAT100 Intermediate Algebra. Ongoing. b. MAT221 Analytical Geometry and Calculus I. Completed. (W. Ostertag, J. Halsey, S. DeGuzman, B. Cavalieri, D. Staats) c. CHE121 General Chemistry I. Completed. (R. MacNamee) d CHE122 General Chemistry II. To be completed by Fall 2007 (R. MacNamee) e. PHY121 General Physics I. Completed. (R. Lathrop) f. PHS102 Earth Science. Completed. (S. Conrad, M. McConnaughhay, T. Welling)
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3. List, by discipline, courses for which actions are to be taken as the result of previous assessment 4. Monitor the effects on courses due to text and syllabus changes (list course) a. MAT184 Algebra and Trig for Precalculus. Ongoing. b. MAT185 Precalculus Mathematics. Ongoing. c. MAT221 Analytical Geometry and Calculus I. Ongoing. d MAT222 Analytical Geometry and Calculus II. Ongoing. e. MAT223 Analytical Geometry and Calculus III. Ongoing. B. Program Level Assessment (list programs undergoing review and specify if the program is commencing their review or completing their program review in this academic year) 1. During the Fall 2006 and Spring 2007 terms, each 3 Year Assessment Plan: department is developing a three year Department 2007-08: MAT109, MAT110, MAT184, CHE231, CHE232, Assessment Plan (DAP) that will include a timeline CHE111, GLG121, GLG124, PHS103, PHY151, PHY152. for courses to be assessed over the next three 2008-09: MAT091, MAT185, MAT215 or MAT224, years and a long term plan for assessing all AST131, CHE112, GLG126, PHS101, PHS107, PHS112, courses in each program within one program PHS114. review cycle. These documents are due to OAA by 2009-10: MAT107, MAT118, MAT222 or MAT223, March 30, 2007 and will be included in the PHY131, PHS111, PHY251. Strategic Plan Status Updates in May 2007. IV. Department Objectives A. Develop new course offerings 1. Develop a Biology-based Physics course. Ongoing (R. Lathrop) 2. Convert PHS907 “Culinary Chemistry” to regular Completed - new course number is PHS114 (J. Cavalieri) course status. 3. Offer experimental PHS course during summer Completed. (T. Welling) 2007 “Environmental Science in Costa Rica.”
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3. Offer experimental PHS course during summer Completed. (T. Welling) 2007 “Environmental Science in Costa Rica.” 4. Develop and teach online version of MAT184. Completed. (T. Kopilak) 5. Develop and teach online version of PHS102. Completed. (A. Boyd) 6. Explore the development of self-paced MAT091 Ongoing. course. 7. Develop “Chemistry of the Arts” course. Ongoing. (A. Brimah) B. Administer Grants 1. Continue expansion of Math Lab services under Expanded lab services into Hudson Hall for Algebra & Perkins Grant. Statistics. Added network color printer in W224/226. C. Outreach to Community 1. Math and Science Fair. Completed. 2. Conduct NYSMATYC Math League Competition. Offered in Fall 2006 and Spring 2007 (B. Cavalieri, T. Kopilak). 3. Maintain MPCS Math Puzzler of the Month. Ongoing. (B. Cavalieri, D. Staats). 4. Administer on-campus “Mag-Lev competition for Completed. (R. Lathrop). high school students. D. Long-Range Objectives 1. Broaden the pool of qualified adjunct instructors in Hired 3 new Chemistry adjuncts, summer 2006. Hiring 3 math and science. new Chemistry adjuncts, summer 2007. (M. McConnaughhay) 2. Research upcoming changes in high school math Ongoing. The Regents changes start taking effect June graduation requirements. 2008 which will impact students entering DCC in Fall 2012. Will bring details to math issues meetings next year. (S. DeGuzman) 3. Foster stronger relationships between full-time and Ongoing. adjunct faculty through more frequent and better communication. E. Other 1. Develop and offer an advisement workshop for Proposal made to PSD. (S. DeGuzman). better math placement. 2. Continue to serve on college committees and be Ongoing. active participant in campus governance.
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7.3.09 Nursing Nursing Status Report for 2006-07
I. College Objectives Status A. Using Technology to Enhance the Effectiveness of Teaching/Learning, Communication, and Administration 1. Add home care scenarios for NUR 105 & 112 to Completed. Scenarios added to Nursing Community page BlackBoard. on BlackBoard. 2. Develop simulation scenario for NUR 213 to be Completed. T Doherty created several scenarios which used in college lab practice. were utilized in the Sim Lab. 3. Complete virtual Department page using Completed. I. Grutzner has loaded all current clinical BlackBoard with all clinical forms and manuals. documents to the virtual Department page on BlackBoard. B. Celebrating Five Decades of Excellence and Service to the Community 1. Explore the possibility of highlighting the > 3000 No longer valid. K. Blonder was awarded an Endowed graduates of the program and their professional Faculty Chair position that addresses this. positions. 2. Explore the possibility of locating distinguished No longer valid. K. Blonder was awarded an Endowed nursing graduates and contacting the media about a Faculty Chair position that addresses this. news article. 3. Explore the possibility of creating an historical No longer valid. K. Blonder was awarded an Endowed retrospective of the DCC nursing program. Faculty Chair position that addresses this. II. College Projects A. Benchmark with Other Colleges for Best Practices
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1. Survey schools with LPN to RN programs with Deferred. The Associate Degree Council of New York is respect to supplementary activities offered to this considering a statewide plan to convene a meeting for all population. schools participating in the program. B. Facilities Master Plan 1. Complete the update of the Nursing computer lab. Completed. The Nursing computer lab has 30 PCs and a mounted projector to facilitate learning. An electronic entry swipe access was installed. III. Assessment A. Course Level Assessment 1. Identify/List, by discipline, Extended Course Outlines to be updated (includes writing or reviewing student learning outcomes) a. Ensure that all ECOs are up-to-date (as all were Completed. All ECOs are current. recently reviewed for accreditation NLNAC visit). b. Review learning outcomes in course Partially completed. A portion of the work has begun. This manuals/syllabi for all nursing science courses. will be continued over the next academic year. 2. List, by discipline, courses for which assessment measures will be developed, reviewed, and/or applied a. Revise NUR105 weekly and course objectives to Partially completed. The main portion of the revision has reflect the National League for Nursing (NLN) core been done and will be an ongoing project until all course components. objectives reflect core components. 3. List, by discipline, courses for which actions are to be taken as the result of previous assessment a. Investigate reported differences from course Deferred. Insufficient data to collate and analyze. Will surveys that show disparate findings between day continue over the next few years as additional data is and evening students. collected.
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B. Program Level Assessment (list programs undergoing review and specify if the program is commencing their review or completing their program review in this academic year) 1. Complete the National League for Nursing Completed. A successful visit occurred October 2006. Full (NLNAC) and NY Education Department accreditation was received. preparation for site visit. IV. Department Objectives A. Recruitment and retention of students 1. Discuss the addition of critical thinking workbook for No longer relevant. The decision was made to adopt a use in all nursing courses. different type of workbook that addresses nursing diagnoses and collaborative health problems. 2. Monitor outcome of 2.75 GPA for students entering Deferred. Insufficient data to analyze. Will continue over NUR105. the next few years as additional data is collected. 3. Clarify the process for students to voice matters Completed. A statement was added to the Nursing regarding the nursing program. Program Handbook regarding the process to facilitate communication of student matters to the faculty. 4. Explore the possible solution to address the lack of Partially completed. The Registrar Counselor for Nursing seats to accommodate repeaters of NUR105. surveyed all students unsuccessful in NUR 105 over the past few years to determine the number of students still interested in repeating the course. Another section of NUR 105 will be added to the fall 2007 semester. B. Maintain Excellence in Nursing 1. Develop an asthma home care scenario for Completed. J. Fitzpatrick and N. Moskowitz developed an NUR213. asthma simulation scenario for use in all NUR 213 courses.
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2. Develop a home care scenario for NUR216. Deferred until next academic year. 3. Revise clinical evaluation sheets for all clinical Completed. NUR 105, 112, 213 clinical evaluation sheets nursing courses. were used this semester. NUR 216 recently revised and will be used next semester. 4. Explore including Health/People 2010 to pediatric Deferred until next academic year. teaching. 5. Explore the possibility of including the children of Partially completed. The Early Childhood department DCC’s preschool lab as part of pediatric teaching remains receptive to nursing students teaching their young day. charges in the spring of 2008. Scheduling difficulties prevented collaboration from occurring this year. 6. Incorporate concept mapping into all nursing Completed. Concept mapping utilized in NUR 112, 213, courses. 215, and 216 by selected faculty. 7. Identify topics for inclusion into the curriculum Completed. A list was developed based on a thorough based on health care trends. review of the nursing literature. Discussion will occur next academic year as to where to include the content in the curriculum. 8. Evaluate the LPN to RN program for potential Partially completed. A survey was sent to all students who revisions. participated in the program. Results have not yet been tabulated. C. Expansion/Enhancement of Clinical Experiences 1. Explore the possibility of using Dutchess Center for J. Fitzpatrick and N. Moskowitz visited the site. After Rehab & Health for a component of NUR112 touring the facility and meeting with the Nursing Director, it clinical. is recommended site more suitable to meet the learning objectives of NUR 213. K. Desmond and K. Blonder then evaluated the site and will determine its ability to meet NUR 213 course needs. 2. Explore using the Veterans Administration Deferred. Will continue as an objective for the next Center for a clinical component for NUR216 and academic year. NUR218.
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3. Participate in the community annual health fair Completed. Representatives from the Nursing Club and I. sponsored by Assemblyman Joel Miller. Grutzner, club advisor, participated in the event. D. Program Evaluation 1. Evaluate the accreditation process following its Completed. The Nursing program received full re- completion. accreditation status October 2006. 2. Continue to implement NLNAC systematic plan Completed. The department evaluation committee met to according to time frame described within the determine a schedule to maintain assessment activities for document. ongoing objectives. E. Long-Range Objectives 1. Develop computerized testing for use in all nursing courses. 2. Develop test blueprints for all exams that include Bloom’s taxonomy, steps of the nursing process, and weekly objective classification. 3. Explore means to enhance simulated learning, including dedicated personnel.
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7.3.10 Performing, Visual Arts and Communications
Performing, Visual Arts and Communications Status Report for 2006-07
I. College Objectives Status A. Using Technology to Enhance the Effectiveness of Teaching/Learning, Communication, and Administration 1. Complete the transition from analog to digital Partial transition, remaining pending – Studio A. equipment in the COM program. 2. Add digital capabilities to 2D design courses. Received and installed two Mac computers, two printers and two scanners in W040 design studio. Spring 2007. 3. Incorporate video usage into 3D design courses. Implemented digital video into 3D design. (D. Hebb) 4. Incorporate new music notation software in the Installed updated music software for computer lab. (K. MUS computer Lab to be used in class lessons. Conner) Fall 2006 B. Celebrating Five Decades of Excellence and Service to the Community 1. Produce video in celebration of the college’s 50th Continued work on video, to be completed mid-fall Anniversary. semester. (D. Dorrity) 2. Work with BHS department head and Student Completed several projects, ongoing through the 2007-08 Activities on 50th Anniversary projects in theatre academic years. (All PVAC faculty) and visual arts. 3. Host an Art Gallery exhibit for the Anniversary. Hosting an Alumni Show in Fall 2007 (opening show for DCC gallery). (L. Palumbo) 4. Assign a t-shirt project in Graphic Design courses to Ongoing. Completion date Fall 2007. (S. Poulakis) coordinate with the 50th Anniversary.
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II. College Projects A. Benchmark with Other Colleges for Best Practices 1. Sponsor a regional FATE meeting with VA transfer Postponed. institutions. 2. Meet with Plattsburgh & Mt. St. Mary regarding Developed articulation agreements with Plattsburgh. (D. articulation Agreements in COM. Dorrity) Developed articulation agreements with Purchase. (C. Rojas) 3. Meet with F.I.T., SUNY New Paltz and Marist Postponed until Fall semester by CAR Program Chair. regarding CAR Program updates. B. Facilities Master Plan 1. Request upgrade of the theatre facilities. Presented request and architect was contacted by college. (J. Cosentino) 2. Upgrade lighting in Ceramics’ studio. Postponed. 3. Request additional metals and woodshop spaces Submitted request for 3D Sculpture area, awaiting answer. for 3D Sculpture and THE. Denied request for metals workshop, asked to explore possibility of space outside the college. (J. Cosentino)
4. Request space for a Black Box Theatre. Requested Boiler Room Theatre, possible in two years – pending. (J. Cosentino) C. Middle States Reaccreditation 1. Complete assessment activities as described Completed. May 2007 below. III. Assessment A. Course Level Assessment 1. Identify/List, by discipline, Extended Outlines to be updated (includes writing or reviewing student learning outcomes)
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a. ALL ART courses. All Art courses completed by Art faculty. May 2007 b ALL COM courses. All COM courses completed by COM faculty, except COM 103 (to be updated). May 2007 c. ALL MUS courses. All Music courses completed by Music faculty, May 2007 d. SPE 101 Public Speaking & SPE 102 Oral Completed by Speech faculty. All SPE EXOs are now Interpretation of Literature. updated. e. THE 120 Performing Skills for the Classroom. Completed by Theatre faculty. All THE EXOs are now updated. 2. List, by discipline, courses for which assessment measures will be developed, reviewed, and/or applied a. ART112 Drawing I. Course assessment completed by Art faculty. See completed Course Assessment Summary form. b ART113 Drawing II. Course assessment completed by Art faculty. See completed Course Assessment Summary form. c. ART172 Basic Ceramics. Course assessment completed by Art faculty. See completed Course Assessment Summary form. d. ART222 Watercolor. Course assessment completed by Art Faculty. See completed Course Assessment Summary form. e COM101 Introduction to Communications Media. Course assessment completed by COM faculty. See completed Course Assessment Summary form f. COM103 Computers for the Media. Course assessment completed by COM faculty. See completed Course Assessment Summary form.
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g COM249 Advanced Video Production I. Course assessment completed by COM Faculty. See completed Course Assessment Summary form. h. MUS219 Electronic Music Workshop. Course assessment completed by Music faculty. See completed Course Assessment Summary form. i. SPE101 Public Speaking. Course assessment completed by SPE Faculty. See completed Course Assessment Summary Form. j. SPE102 Oral Interpretation of Literature. Course assessment completed by SPE/THE faculty. See completed Course Assessment Summary form. k. ART 101 History of Art. Assessment materials created by Art faculty in preparation for Fall 2007 course assessment. l. ART 120 Painting Color Theory and Applications. Assessment materials created by Art faculty in preparation for Fall 2007 course assessment. m. ART 227 Advanced Drawing and Rendering. Assessment materials created by Art faculty in preparation for Fall 2007 course assessment. n. COM 100 Communications Introductory Seminar. Assessment materials created by COM faculty in preparation for Fall 2007 course assessment. o. COM 210 Visual Effects for the Moving Image I. Assessment materials created by COM faculty in preparation for Fall 2007 course assessment. p. COM 233 Audio Production for the Media. Assessment materials created by COM faculty in preparation for Fall 2007 course assessment. q. MUS 101 Music Appreciation. Assessment materials created by Music faculty in preparation for Fall 2007 course assessment. r. SPE 201 Public Speaking. Assessment materials created by Speech faculty in preparation for Fall 2007 course assessment.
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3. List, by discipline, courses for which actions are to be taken as the result of previous assessment a. ART110, ART111, ART150, ART 157. The ART 110 EXO was expanded to include visual idea development and evidence in critical thinking. The Art Technician cleaned, organized, and upgraded the ART 111 classroom, tools, and storage space. A new data projector and screen were also installed in the classroom. The ART 150 EXO was expanded with fuller inclusion of information aiding students in discerning the elements that make a photograph dynamic viewing. The ART 157 EXO was expanded to include the analysis of color relationships, and possible ways to find original and fresh subject matter for shooting. b. COM 110, COM 120, COM 244. The COM 110 EXO was revised to stress the basic fundamentals of common images and sound. More journalistic assignments and a 4th student learning outcome, “Write for the ear with natural sounding dialogue and intelligible news reporting,” were added to the COM 120 EXO. The course textbook was changed for COM 244. c. MUS 115. The course syllabus was revised to stress and clarify the importance of class attendance and assignment due dates.
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d. THE105, THE109, THE161, THE201, THE209, The THE 105 EXO was amended to condense the section THE261. on Avante Garde theatre and more inclusion of Playwriting. The Theatre Review Assignment Sheet was revised to elaborate on the importance of using examples in theatre criticism papers. The course textbook has been changed for THE 109, and the EXO now includes a section on Meiser’s listening and reacting technique. Also, guest presenters have been scheduled for workshops in body movement and character creation. The THE 201, THE 161, and THE 261 course syllabi have been revised to stress the importance of class attendance and assignment deadlines. A more rigorous approach to the unit on voice and diction has been undertaken by the instructor of THE 209. B. Program Level Assessment (list programs undergoing review and specify if the program is commencing their review or completing their program review in this academic year) 1. COM Completed final report by Program Chair, spring 2007. 2. PFA Draft report submitted by Program Chair. Awaiting site team visit fall 2007. 3. During the Fall 2006 and Spring 2007 terms, each See PVAC’s Six-Year Assessment Plan Timetable. department is developing a three year Departmental Assessment Plan (DAP) that will include a timeline for courses to be assessed over the next three years and a long term plan for assessing all courses in each program within one program review cycle. These documents are due to OAA by March 30, 2007 and will be included in the Strategic Plan Status Updates in May 2007.
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IV. Department Objectives A. Curriculum Development 1. Request critique boards for graphic design studio. Postponed. 2. Teach online course, COM120. Completed, Spring 2007. (E. Somers) 3. Teach online course, SPE210. Completed, Spring 2007. (E. Usatch) 4. Propose an experimental course in advertising Postponed. design. 5. Propose an experimental course in lighting. Postponed. Will be revisited in COM area. (J. Garcia- Nunez) 6. Update Graphic Design courses and CAR Program. Updated course descriptions (Spring 2007), postponed until CAR program review. (S. Poulakis) 7. Propose an experimental course in Organizational Postponed. Communication. B. Take Leadership Role in Offering Programs and Courses for Other Colleges to Benchmark 1. Implement new Art Studies (Art Ed) program. Submitted final proposal – pending approval. (J. Cosentino) 2. Seek approval for new Applied/Fine Art program. Submitted final proposal – pending approval. (J. Cosentino) 3. Share information of Special Effects Track in the Postponed. COM Program with four-year colleges. V. Long-Range Objectives A. Facilities 1. Request upgrades to the theatre, and a Black Box Submitted request – college will review in two years. (J. Theatre. Cosentino) 2. Request additional TV cameras for studio in CBI. Requested in PVAC Budget, as well as through Perkins Grant. Spring 2007 (J. Cosentino) 3. Request wood and metals shop spaces for VA and Additional research – pending approval. (J. Cosentino) THE.
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4. Update audio console. Additional research – pending budget approval. (J. Cosentino) 5. Request a video projector for all PVAC classrooms Installed projectors in each room. Spring 2007 (J. Cosentino) B. Faculty 1. Request TT positions in Ceramics, Visual Art, COM, Received approval to hire a FTT Visual Art Instructor. and Speech. Spring 2007 (J. Cosentino) 2. Request TFT positions in Art History and Technical Received approval to hire a FTT Art History Instructor. Theatre. Spring 2007 (J. Cosentino) C. Technology 1. Request FT technician keep up-to-date and Assigned lab tech for upkeep of W032 and W038. Fall proactive with repairs to Macs and upgrades in 2006 (J. Cosentino) W032 and W038. 2. Implement the use of laptops or 2D design with Received partial equipment (2 Macs, 2 scanners, 2 appropriate software. printers). Spring 2007 (J. Cosentino) D. Community Outreach 1. Host a high school faculty show in the DCC Gallery. Scheduled for 2007-08 academic year. (L. Palumbo) 2. Host a Summer group show in the DCC Gallery. Completed. Fall 2006. (L. Palumbo) 3. Work on a mural at the Grace Smith House with the Completed by students in Art Club. Spring 2007 Art Club. (D. Leventhal) 4. Participate in activities at the Barrett Clay Studio Completed. Fall 2006 (D. Leventhal) with DCC ceramics students. 5. Sponsor the High School Theatre Awards at DCC. Held award ceremony for area high school theatre winner. Spring 2007. (J. Cosentino) 6. Bring theatre to local high schools. Completed. Fall 2006 and Spring 2007. (S. Press) E. Benchmark 1. Track data of CAR transfer students’ success rates Transferred request to Institutional Research. (J. from DCC to four-year colleges. Cosentino)
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7.0 Definitions
AAHE American Association of Higher Education.
Academic year September 1 through August 31.
ACBSP Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. This organization evaluates and accredits business programs at two-year and four-year institutions. DCC is a charter member of ACBSP.
ACT Applied Computer Technologies Company is the supplier of the maintenance and energy management computer software currently used by the Physical Plant Operations and Maintenance Department at DCC.
Administrative Staff Council (ASC) A standing council of the Professional Staff Organization comprised of all non- teaching professional staff.
Adopt A School A high school outreach program that invites area high schools to work with DCC on joint projects such as ASSET testing of juniors, on-site college courses, a Career Dialogue series, acceptance letters to all seniors, and tracking the progress of students from each high school while they attend DCC.
AEYC Association of Educators of Young Children. This is the accrediting agency for DCC's Lab Nursery School.
AISP Administrative Information System Project. This is a major college effort to acquire and install a new integrated administrative software system. The system selected is the Regent system from Computing Options Company, commonly referred to as COCO.
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Alpha Beta Gamma Business Honor Society for two-year colleges. DCC has a chapter.
AMP Alliance for Minority Participation. AMP is a scholarship, academic support, and internship program for minority students majoring in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. The program is funded by the National Science Foundation.
ASSET ASSET is an academic placement test marketed by ACT. The computerized version is called Compass.
BAS Building Automation System Controls.
BEAM Business Educators Association of the Mid-Hudson Valley. This is a regional high school teachers professional association.
BOCES Board Of Cooperative Educational Services. This is a central agency which provides services to all school districts within the service area, usually one county.
CASAC Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling Program.
CCBOA Community College Business Officers Association.
CHEP CD ROM training.
COCO Computing Options Company (COCO) of Frederick, Maryland is the vendor of our new integrated administrative software system. "COCO" is also commonly used to refer to the entire AISP (see definition above) project.
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COMPASS COMPASS is the computerized adaptive version of the ASSET placement test (see definition above). COMPASS also supplies diagnostic information.
College Projects College Projects are major activities that cross functional (division) lines and span several years. The College Projects are: 1. Administrative Information Systems Project (COCO) 2. Continuous Quality Improvement.
Course summaries Current course summaries are maintained by the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for Curriculum and Instruction. They include a description of the course as well as a list of readings and references.
CQI Continuous Quality Improvement is the name used to designate the Quality movement at DCC. CQI is a variation of Total Quality Management (TQM).
CSS College Study Skills courses.
CSTEP The Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) is a grant program funded by the State Education Department to provide support to underrepresented minority and economically disadvantaged students entering careers in science.
Daedalus Daedalus Integrated Writing Environment (DIWE) is a software package that supports writing activities in a networked computer lab. Students use Daedalus to review and comment on each other's papers, and to "talk" via the computer.
DAVA Dutchess Association of Volunteer Administrators. This is an organization of administrators from all volunteer agencies in the county.
Day Reporting A Dutchess County program for youthful offenders.
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Departmental Affairs Council (DAC) A standing council of DCC comprised of all ten academic department heads, the Dean of Academic Affairs, and the three Associate Deans of Academic Affairs.
Division The administrative unit under each of the deans is called a division. The four divisions are: 1. Academic Affairs 2. Student Services and Enrollment Management 3. Administration and Finance 4. Community Services and Special Programs.
D.U.E. - Dutchess United Educators The collective bargaining unit for faculty and professional staff.
Early Admission A program for high school students who are admitted to the College before they have graduated from high school.
EDZ Economic Development Zone. This government-sponsored program sets up zones in low income areas where companies get tax allowances to set up or to expand business.
ELM Educational Loan Management. Online software for student Stafford Loan processing.
EMS Emergency Medical Services program offered through Community Services.
EMT Emergency Medical Technician program offered through Community Services. EMT is a subgroup of EMS.
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EOP Equal Opportunity Program is a program for economically and educationally disadvantaged students. The program is funded by the state through SUNY's Office of Special Programs.
Exploring Transfer A collaborative program with Vassar College in which academically outstanding community college students are selected to attend two courses at Vassar over the summer, free of charge.
FAM Facilities Asset Management System.
FERPA Family Education Rights Privacy Act. Also called the Buckley Amendment.
FIPSE Fund for the Improvement of Post Secondary Education. This is a federal grant program aimed at preventing student abuse of alcohol and drugs.
FNSL Federal Nursing Student Loan.
GED General Education Development usually refers to GED exams. Successful completion of these tests leads to the receipt of the NY State High School Equivalency Diploma, often called a GED diploma.
GIS Geographic Information Systems are computer programs that link multiple databases and allow analysis based on the correlations. Inquiries can then be made on the integrated database in an interactive environment. DCC is investigating the instruction of GIS topics for those students interested in entry level positions in this growing field.
Instructional Staff Council (ISC) Standing Council of the Professional Staff Organization comprised of one member from each of the ten academic departments. Each member serves a two-year term.
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ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network refers to the transmission of a type of compressed video/audio signal over a medium-speed digital circuit.
ITFS Instructional Television Fixed System. An FCC term to describe the type of microwave system licensed by the College.
Jumpstart A summer 1997 program designed to teach the skills needed by academically at-risk students interested in qualifying to matriculate under the Ability-to-Benefit guidelines. In summer 1998, this program was replaced by SmartStart.
KRONOS A computerized system to record and report time and attendance.
LAN Local Area Network refers to a combination of computer hardware and software which allows multiple personal computers to share computer resources.
LASO Latin American Student Organization is a student club at DCC.
LD Learning Disabled.
Mag-Lev Magnetic Levitation is a new technology designed to levitate a train through the force of two magnets repelling each other. This technology was developed at Brookings Institute.
Mediagraphy A compilation of written, recorded or film materials related to a specific course. Used in HGE department at DCC.
MHRLN Mid-Hudson Regional Learning Network.
MiCRUS A local manufacturer of computer chips.
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Mini-Grants The Mini-Grant program is funded by an annual grant from the DCC Foundation. The Mini-Grants are awarded by a representative awards committee and are administered by the Office of Academic Affairs. The Mini-Grant program was created to encourage innovative activities or projects that will have a significant impact on students and college life. In selecting the grant recipients, priority is given to those projects that address the College Objectives for that year. In this way, the Mini-Grants are closely keyed to the College Objectives and are an integral part of the Planning Process.
MTTS Manufacturing Technical Training School. This is a technical training program for IBM East Fishkill. The MTTS program started in fall 1997 and was originally coordinated by the Office of Community Services and Special Programs. Later the program was moved to the Office of Academic Affairs.
NAACLS National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science. This is the accrediting agency for the Medical Lab Technology program.
NBA Neighborhood Based Alliance. This is an organization of various civic groups working together to better Poughkeepsie, especially the north side.
NDSL National Direct Student Loan.
Next Step A reeducation program sponsored by Bell Atlantic which prepares company employees for jobs in the next century in the Telecommunications field. Next Step students attend classes at DCC on company time.
NMR Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Objectives, College College Objectives are the basis of planning for a given year. There are always two College Objectives which are identified by the Stakeholders at their annual meeting in March. The College Objectives are deliberately kept simple for maximum recognition and understanding. The College Objectives are used throughout the Planning Cycle, but are especially important in selecting the projects that will be funded through Mini-Grants.
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Objectives, Department Department Objectives are a natural outgrowth of the Division Objectives. Once the Division Objectives are completed (August), the academic departments complete their Department Objectives (September/October). These objectives will be implemented throughout the academic year, and the results will be evaluated at the annual department retreat in May.
Objectives, Division Division Objectives are completed by each dean for his/her administrative area. The deans use the College Objectives and College Projects as a starting point, thus ensuring continuity in the various levels of the Planning Process. The Division Objectives are implemented throughout the academic year and evaluated in August, at the same time that the Division Objectives are being set for the upcoming year.
OCS Office of Community Services (OCS) and Special Programs refers to the entire area under the dean of the same name.
Operational Planning Planning for the normal day-to-day activities. Operational planning provides the details needed to conduct business on a routine basis. This type of planning usually is for a maximum of one year into the future.
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. This law provides that an employer: (1) must furnish each employee a workplace free from recognized hazards which may cause physical harm, and (2) must comply with Occupational Safety and Health Standards promulgated under the Act.
PACE The Public Assistance Comprehensive Employment (PACE) and Training Program is funded by Dutchess Community College and the Dutchess County Department of Social Services. The PACE program enables public assistance recipients to access postsecondary training which will lead to employment and economic self-sufficiency. PACE provides academic advisement, personal counseling, tutoring, career counseling, job placement, and other supportive services.
Pattern for Progress A public policy, research, and planning organization for the Mid-Hudson Valley region.
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Phi Theta Kappa The International Honor Society for two-year colleges. DCC has a chapter.
Planning Planning is a rational process to determine where you are, where you want to go, and how you are going to get there. Planning should stimulate thought, guide action, and provide continuity into the future.
Planning Review Committee The PSO/President's ad hoc Planning Review Committee is composed of PSO member volunteers who were selected by the President in consultation with the PSO chair. The committee was formed in 1992 and was charged with designing a new planning process. The Planning Process documented here is the result of that committee's work.
PSD Professional Staff Development at Dutchess Community College.
PSI Physical Space Inventory.
PSO The Professional Staff Organization (PSO) is the academic governance body of Dutchess Community College. All full-time faculty and administrators are members. The PSO is active in the Planning Process in several ways: 1. A PSO/President's ad hoc Planning Review Committee developed the current DCC Planning Process. 2. PSO has representation in the Stakeholders group. 3. The Planning Document for the upcoming year is reviewed by the PSO, usually in its November meeting.
PSO Planning Committee The PSO Planning Committee was created in January 1995 with a goal of decentralizing the planning process. The committee was active until April of 1993 when, upon its own recommendation, it was disbanded by the PSO.
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Punkin' Chunkin' A competition for regional high schools and colleges in which student teams build devices designed to hurl a pumpkin as far as possible.
SCAP Summer College Adaptor Program.
School-To-Work This is a comprehensive school improvement process that will incorporate the standards and competencies that are needed for all youth, K thru 24, to enter postsecondary education and/or workforce.
SED State Education Department. This agency approves all academic programs offered at DCC.
Sematech A consortium of chip manufacturers in the US who are attempting to increase the number of trained workers for the Semiconductor industry.
SENYLRC South Eastern New York Library Resources Council. This state-funded regional council coordinates services in an 8-county area for academic, public, and special libraries.
Sloan Project This is a grant from the Sloan Foundation (with some matching funds from SUNY) to develop courses to offer over the network using Distance Learning technology. The course development is to be a collaborative effort among five area colleges (DCC, Orange Community College, Ulster Community College, New Paltz, and Empire State).
Smart Start 5-week intensive summer program for disadvantaged students.
Spectrum Windows-based Winnebago system for on-line catalog and circulation system in the Library.
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Stakeholder The Stakeholders are a group of individuals who hold responsible positions on campus. In March, they meet with the President to establish annual objectives for the College. Once these are accepted, they become the College Objectives for the upcoming academic year. The Stakeholders group includes: Dean of Academic Affairs Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Dean of Administration Dean of Student Personnel Services Dean of Community Services and Special Programs PSO Chairperson PSO Vice Chairperson PSO Secretary 3 PSO Members-at-Large ASC (Administrative Staff Council) Chairperson ISC (Instructional Staff Council) Chairperson D.U.E.(Dutchess United Educators) President
Strategic Planning Planning that takes into consideration factors in the environment. Strategic Planning guides the organization to take maximum advantage of these environmental factors in the future, usually over the next two to five years.
SLN SUNY Learning Network. A computer network among SUNY colleges which allows the teaching of asynchronous courses across the state. SLN received funding from the Sloan Foundation.
SYEP Summer Youth Employment Program.
TCI fiber network Fiber optic transport system owned by TCI Cablevision and installed in their service area in the Mid-Hudson Region.
TECH PREP TECH PREP is an initiative to provide a seamless curriculum for students in technical programs for the final two years of high school and two years of postsecondary education.
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UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair. This is a type of wiring used in 10Base-T and 100Base-T network wiring topologies such as we use at DCC.
VATEA Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act is a federal grant program.
VESID Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities. This is an office within the New York State Department of Education which gives financial aid to qualified DCC students.
Winnebago Integrated on-line catalog and circulation system for the Library.
YRDC Youth Resources Development Corporation. This non-profit organization hires high-risk youth and gives them educational and job-training skills. The program is federal and state funded, offering both summer and year-round activities.
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Appendices
Planning at Dutchess Community College includes the annual Planning Document as well as other supportive plans:
Marketing Plan Minority Recruitment Plan Technology Plan Facilities Master Plan Non-traditional Student Recruitment and Retention Plan
These plans are published as separate documents and made available to the college community. To get a complete picture of DCC's planning effort, all of these plans must be considered.
Marketing Plan
Historically a Marketing Plan was prepared by the Dean of Student Services on an annual basis, usually in early fall. The plan outlined strategies and activities designed to achieve the marketing goals for the next year. The marketing activities since 1996 have basically been guided by the Enrollment Stabilization Committee which meets weekly to plan and review marketing strategies, among other activities.
Minority Recruitment Plan
The Minority Recruitment Plan is also the work of the Student Services division. The Minority Recruitment Plan is a statement of the college's commitment to increase the enrollment and retention of minority students. The plan addresses the special needs of this population and documents activities to meet those needs.
Technology Plan
The Technology Plan provides a guide for the use of technology to support our academic programs in the future. The plan demonstrates the college's commitment to providing our students with access to the latest technology. First developed in 1994, this plan is updated as needed to respond to the rapid changes in the area of technology.
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Facilities Master Plan
The State University of New York requires that an up-to-date facilities master plan be in place before a community college can access state funds to support construction and rehabilitation projects. Therefore, in December 2001 the board of trustees engaged an architectural firm to prepare a new facilities master plan for the College. DCC is currently moving forward to implement the plan, as was done. with the last very successful master plan implementation.
Non-traditional Student Recruitment and Retention Plan
The Non-traditional Student Recruitment and Retention Plan is a cooperative effort of the Admissions Office and the Office of Counseling and Career Services. The plan addresses two basic goals: 1) to increase and enhance recruitment efforts directed at non-traditional aged students; 2) to increase retention of non- traditional aged students.
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