State-of-the-CampusAugust 19, 2015

WelcomeDr. Zvi SzafranPresident

Agenda

IntroductionPresident

Strategic PlanningUniversity Relations & Communications

Academic AffairsIntroduction of our new Provost: Douglas M. ScheidtAcademic Support Services & Instructional TechnologiesSchool of Business & Liberal ArtsSchool of Science, Health, & Criminal JusticeCanino School of Engineering Technology

Administration AdvancementStudent Affairs

It Takes Our Entire Community to Advance Our College…

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Last Year’s Goals

Grow the College

Expand Academic Offerings

Enhance Resources

Growing the College

2015-2016 Student BodyIncoming first-time freshmen: 737Incoming transfer students: 368Total enrollment: 3100 Average high school GPA: 82.3

Record-breaking Winter and Summer Sessions

Growing the CollegeRetention Rates

Fall-Spring (1st Year Students)Five Years Ago: 81%Now: 83%In Five Years: *

Fall-Fall (1st Year Students)Five Years Ago: 53%Now: 67%In Five Years: *

Graduation RatesFive Years Ago: 35% (2004 cohort)Now: 30% (2009 cohort)In Five Years: *

* Performance Improvement Plan Goal

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Expand Academic Offerings

Expanding Academic OfferingsTo Be Submitted

Technological Communication, B.S.Agricultural Technology, A.A.S.Gaining Authority for Masters Degrees

Auxiliary University ProgramsU.S. Coast Guard

Open SUNYTen Online Degree Programs

Enhance Resources

A Welcoming EnvironmentStrong Student Support

Excellent Advising, Counseling, Health CenterTRiO, EOP, Tutoring, Library Services, Student Affairs

Smooth Front and Back Office OperationsOne-Hop ShopExcellent Administrative ServicesQuality Food Service and Housing OfficeBeautifully Maintained Campus

Emphasis on SafetyCampus Police Honored for HeroismSexual Violence Outreach Awareness

Enhance Resources

Enhancing ResourcesNamings

MacArthur Hall (formerly Faculty Office Building)Kennedy Hall (formerly Grasse River Suites)Halford Hall (CREST Center)Coakley Family – Student-Athlete Study and Classroom (CARC)Renzi Family – Joey’s Eatery (CARC)

Successful GrantsVice President for Advancement Search

Enhance Resources

Enhancing ResourcesExpanding and Upgrading Facilities

CARC Site Improvements Phase IIChaney Dining Center Phase II, III, IV*Cook Hall Rehab Phase IIFrench Hall Window Repl.*, Admissions SuiteHeritage Hall East, Phase I, II*Southworth Library Window Repl.*Tennis Courts: Total Renovation*New Signage for all BuildingsReplace/Remove Underground Fuel Systems*

*: Current

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Enhance Resources

Investing in the Future (SUNY 2020)CREATE Center Ready Center/Health Center/Homeland Security Center Phase I

Adding 2nd Floor above One-Hop Shop, Covering Pool in Dana

Enhancing Online Learning InfrastructureGame Design Lab

Enhance Resources

Public OutreachBoard of Directors, Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley (President 2015-16)SUNY Social Media Responsibility Task Force (co-Chair)Advisory Board, NYPA Economic Development Study for St. Lawrence CountyNorth Country Regional Economic Development CouncilWorkforce Investment BoardChamber of Commerce CEO GroupEconomic Development Consortium for Town and Village of Canton

President

It Takes Our Entire Community to Advance Our College…

…Please stand and let me take a picture of the community that will help our College advance this coming year.

President

IntroductionsDebbie Flack, Secretary I, President’s OfficeDr. Douglas Scheidt, Provost & VP for Academic Affairs

PromotionsCourtney Bish, Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of StudentsShawn Miller, Vice President for Administration & Chief Financial Officer

Staffing ChangesDianeMarie Collins, Special Events CoordinatorKeith Rosser, Acting Vice President for Advancement

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Strategic PlanningElizabeth EricksonPresiding Officer, Faculty Assembly

Strategic Planning

Goals and ObjectivesPromote Academic ExcellenceImprove Operational EffectivenessOptimize EnrollmentDrive Decisions with Relevant InformationFocus on SustainabilityCreate a Robust, Active, and Enriching Campus LifeBuild a Greater Awareness of SUNY Canton

Strategic Planning

Promote Academic Excellence23 Bachelor’s degrees and 22 Associate degrees5 new 4-year degrees in the last few years

Applied Psychology, Health and Fitness Promotion, Homeland Security, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Veterinary Technology

Several new degrees in progressFall 2014: Student to Faculty Ratio – 17:12014-15: 20 new courses added, 6 courses deleted, 44 changes to courses

Strategic Planning

Improve Operational EffectivenessMajor Infrastructure ImprovementsShared Services:

CIO, IT Operations Manager, Interlibrary Loan Specialist, Life Safety Systems Manager, Military and Veteran’s Affairs Coordinator

Optimize EnrollmentEnrollment Management Working Group (created 2014)New Articulation AgreementsGreater Campus Visibility

Videographer hiredAdvertising via Pandora, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Time Warner Audience Network

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Strategic Planning

Drive Decisions with Relevant InformationFact Book created for every degree programTask Stream used for course-level assessmentsDegree Works used for advisingStudent focus groups created re: College Association (CA) and student-life issuesCA use of consultant re: food services and future planning

Focus on SustainabilityGreen Building Practices (LEED-CARC; Low E window-French Hall and Library; Daylight sensors in Chaney, One-Hop Shop; LED lighting; High-efficiency HVAC filters; Solar-array tracker; Solar hot water; Geothermal)Increased recycling rate by 10%/year (zero-sort, move out reuse program, RooCycle, Paper Cut and duplex printing, Ebooks, Electronic forms, Water bottle refill stations)Sustainability Education (AREA program, Youth Climate Summit, ECO student club, FYEP, CREST, Habitat for Humanity, Sustainability lecture series)

Strategic PlanningCreate an Active and Enriching Campus Life

NCAA DIII full member (250 student athletes, Faculty-Athletic Liaison)Hired a Health Educator and Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerCollaboration between clubs and student activities among the Associated CollegesCultural Immersion Events: Culture Fest, Native American Lecture & Festive Dancing, African Dance & Drum Lecture, Canton’s Got Talent, Diversity through Artwork, Diverse DiscussionsChaney Dining UpdatesUniversity Police – 9 sworn police officers, 2 lieutenants, 1 chief

Build Greater Awareness of SUNY CantonOpen SUNYEnhanced open house/admitted student daysNew television commercials and videos showcasing academic programsLiving Writers SeriesEngineering DayCampus Outreach Initiatives (steel bridge competition, health fair, career fairs, high school mock trial, early childhood conference)Advisory BoardsStart-Up NY & Involvement in Economic Development and Community Initiatives

Strategic Planning

Next StepsStrategic Planning Committee will continue to meet to address what has not been accomplished yet.Complete the SUNY Excels MetricsAlign the Strategic Plan with the SUNY Excel Metrics

2 Giveaways

UniversityRelationsLenore VanderZeeExecutive Director for University Relations

University Relations

IntroductionMorgan Elliot, Videographer

Start-Up NY

St. Lawrence International Film Festival

Communications On Campus

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Academic AffairsDr. Douglas M. ScheidtProvost & Vice President for Academic Affairs

Introduction

Doug Scheidt, Ph.D: Provost & VPAAProfession: Psychologist (#011871)Teaching: Substance Abuse CounselingService: Accreditation, Assessment, New ProgramsScholarship: Substance Abuse & Health PsychologyAvocation: Swimmer

3000 Words:

Academic Affairs

Goal: Optimize EnrollmentRetention Rose to 67%Admissions – Fall 2015

-0.4%, -6 studentsOff-term Enrollments

Summer +2.2%Winter +6.1%

Academic Affairs

GrantsTRiO Grant refunded for 5 years – Brenda MillerCSTEP Grant refunded for 5 years – Stacia DuttonPerkins Grant funded – Johanna Lee, M. Veigh Lee, Dr. Lucas Craig, Dr. Feng Hong, Melissa Evans, Travis SmithCooperative Education Project – Art GarnoDemonstration Project with CCE – Michael NewtownLiberty Partnerships Program – Agnes GrantNY-SUN-PV-Meister – Art GarnoSUNY IITG – Dr. Lucas CraigSBDC – Dale RiceDr. Nuala McGann Drescher Grant – Dr. Emily Hamilton-HoneyNSF STEM Scholarships – Dr. Lawretta Ononye

Academic Affairs

Other AccomplishmentsInstructional Support Associate Neil A. Haney received a provisional patent for inventing a more dependable oil delivery system for commercial chainsaws. The Dental Hygiene program recently received the American Dental Hygienists Association Student Member Community Service Award for the fourth time in nine years.

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Academic Affairs

Program Development NYSED Approved Revisions: Veterinary Service Administration, Health Care Management, Civil & Environmental Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering TechnologyProposed Revisions: Emergency Management & Legal Studies Proposed Programs: Dual Degree in NursingProgram Announcements to SUNY: Agribusiness, Cybersecurity, Game Design & Development, Mechatronics Engineering, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Early Childhood Care & Management

Academic Affairs

Goal: Promote Academic ExcellenceAccreditations

Physical Therapy Assistant (CAPTE)Dental Hygiene (CODA)Engineering Technology, 4-year (ABET)Nursing, 4-year (ACEN)

StrategiesBlackboard TransitionMSCHE Monitoring ReportAcademic Assessment/Continuous Improvement

Course, Program & Institutional SLOsTaskStream

Re: 2015-2016….Come to Faculty Assembly!

Academic Affairs

IntroductionKim Woodard, Office Assistant II (Keyboarding), Registrar’s Office

Continuing AppointmentJanel Smith, Institutional Studies Assistant, Academic Assessment

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Academic Support Services& Instructional Technologies

Dr. Molly MottDean of Academic Support Services & Instructional Technologies

Admissions: Innovation, Partnerships, New AvenuesTechnology-DrivenTransfer FocusSt. Lawrence County Outreach Out-of-State and International Recruitment Community College Outreach (JCC, Adirondack, Clinton, Fulton-Montgomery, Mohawk Valley, Suffolk)Summer Outreach (Empire Farm Days, St. Lawrence County Fair, NYS Fair, Bass-Masters Tournament)Partnerships (Akwesasne, Ft. Drum, CA Attorney General’s Office – Corinthian students)Team Approach: Academics, Admissions, and Public Relations

Academic Support Services & Instructional Technologies

Major Initiatives 2015-16Increasing Application Numbers and OutreachImproving Retention – Ready Center: College Ready, Career Ready, World Ready Improving Accessibility to Media and Content

Academic Support Services & Instructional Technologies

IntroductionHannah Young, Senior Admissions Counselor, Admissions

Permanent AppointmentM. Veigh Lee, Staff Associate, Accommodative Services

PromotionsChad Delosh, Admissions Advisor, AdmissionsMathew Nichols, Instructional Support Technologist, Online LearningJulia Radley, Admissions Advisor, AdmissionsJessica Spooner, Senior Assistant Librarian, LibraryCori Wilhelm, Senior Assistant Librarian, Library

Academic Support Services & Instructional Technologies

2 Giveaways

School of Business& Liberal ArtsJondavid DeLongDean of the School of Business & Liberal Arts

School of Business & Liberal Arts

Major Initiatives 2015-16Hire Seven Faculty Members – (4) Business, (1) Accounting, (2) PsychologyCreate Professional Certificates in Applied Psychology and Health Care ManagementSuccessfully Complete Assessment in the Major for Management and Legal StudiesFinalize Technical Communications Program ProposalFinalize Agreements with Chinese Universities and Cameroon

School of Business & Liberal Arts

IntroductionsDr. Alainya Kavaloski, Assistant Professor, HumanitiesDr. Jennifer Sovde, Assistant Professor, Social Sciences

Continuing Appointment & PromotionDr. Eunjyu Yu, Assistant Professor (Cont. Appt.) & Associate Professor (Prom.), Humanities

PromotionsEdward Boyd, Assistant Professor, PsychologyKellie Harris, Secretary II, Dean’s OfficeDr. Desiree LeBoeuf-Davis, Assistant Professor, Psychology

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School of Science, Health,& Criminal Justice

Dr. Kenneth EricksonInterim Dean of the School of Science, Health, & Criminal Justice

School of Science, Health, & Criminal JusticeMajor Initiatives 2015-16

Produce high-quality graduates from all the School’s programs.Reaccreditation for the Nursing A.A.S and Funeral Services Management programs.Self-study for initial accreditation of the Practical Nursing program.Program proposal for a Criminal Justice B.S. degree.Program proposal for an environmental science-based bachelor’s degree.Create robust, effective course/program/college assessment plans for all programs and departments.Create articulation agreements with the Funeral Services program and all NYS two-year mortuary science programs.

School of Science, Health, & Criminal Justice

IntroductionsKimberly Ferree, Instructor, NursingTina Goodrow, Instructor, NursingKasey Penoyer, Instructor, Dental HygieneDr. Jessica Rogers, Assistant Professor, BiologyJustin Spaulding, Instructor, Criminal JusticePaula Tufo, Secretary I, Dean’s Office

Continuing AppointmentsElizabeth Erickson, Associate Professor, Criminal JusticeDr. Ryan Young, Associate Professor, Nursing

PromotionsPamela Quinn, Professor, Dental HygieneDr. Ronald Tavernier, Associate Professor, Science

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Canino School of Engineering TechnologyMichael NewtownInterim Dean of the Canino School of Engineering Technology

Canino School of Engineering Technology

Major Initiatives 2015-16CSOET Strategic Plan Program Proposals

Complete Game Design and Mechatronics ProgramsDetermine Viability of an Ag Technology Program

Encourage the Collaboration with GMMD and Humanities FacultyAssessmentContinue with Transition from B.Tech to B.S. Degrees

Canino School of Engineering Technology

IntroductionsChristopher Mayville, Instructor, PowersportsAndrew Reiter, Lecturer, Civil & Construction Engineering TechnologyDr. Yilei Shi, Assistant Professor, Civil & Construction Engineering TechnologyKelly Woosley, Instructional Support Assistant, Information TechnologyDr. Qi Zhang, Assistant Professor, Decision Systems

Canino School of Engineering Technology

Permanent AppointmentKamal Turner, Instructional Support Associate, GMMD

Continuing AppointmentDr. Adrienne Rygel, Associate Professor, Civil & Construction

PromotionsKathleen Mahoney, Assistant Professor, GMMDDr. Christopher Sweeney, Associate Professor, GMMD

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AdministrationShawn MillerVice President for Administration & Chief Financial Officer

EnhancementsAdoption of new SUNY Wide policy for Sexual Violence Prevention and Response New Faster Internet Service for Residence HallsOne-Hop Shop Monthly NewsletterCollege Association Supports Building Naming’sCARC Multimedia Upgrade

Administration

Major Initiatives 2015-16Wicks Hall Nursing Suite Natural Gas Main/Site Lighting Rehab Dana Hall Building Envelope Rehab (first phase of former Athletic Center renovations) Heritage Hall East Interior RehabPhotovoltaic Array to be Built on Canton College Foundation Land

Administration

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IntroductionsPenny Ames, Store Clerk I (Stores/Mail), Physical PlantGwen Bradley, Cleaner, Physical PlantWilliam Eggleson, Campus Project Site Representative, FacilitiesNatasha Flanagan, Office Assistant I, Business OfficeChad Fleury, Help Desk Technician, Information ServicesJoellen Oshier, Office Assistant II (Keyboarding), Student AccountsAmber Riordan, Office Assistant II, PayrollAllison Rouselle, Cleaner, Physical PlantDennis Snell, SUNY Campus Worker, Physical Plant Briana Teele, Cleaner, Physical PlantBrian teRiele, Campus Project Site Representative, FacilitiesErwin Zahler, Cleaner, Physical Plant

Administration

Introductions – College AssociationClifford Baldock, Shuttle DriverMargo Barney, Retail Food Service AssociateSara Cavanaugh, Retail Food Service AssociateRyan Dean, Food Service AssociateMichelle Dillabough, Food Service AssociateAdam Fobare, Facilities AssociateDawn Hayes, Food Service FloaterVern Impey, Assistant Food Service ManagerKara Koen, Retail Leader

Administration

Introductions – College Association (Continued) Kelly LaPointe, Food Service FloaterNichole LeClair, Food Service FloaterCarolynn Pearse, Food Service AssociateOlga Provencher, Food Service FloaterJoshua Smith, Food Service AssociateTyler Thomas, Facilities AssociateNicole Webber, Retail Food AssociateChelsea Whalen, Retail Food Associate

Administration

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Permanent AppointmentsTodd Bates, Instructional Support Technician, Information TechnologyAnthony Caracciolo, Senior Staff Assistant, Environmental Health & SafetyKevin Elliott, Senior Programmer Analyst, Information TechnologyBrian Fetcie, Senior Programmer Analyst, Information Technology

Administration

PromotionsDaniel Bovay, Janitor, Physical PlantJanet Claxton, Facilities Leader, College AssociationDeborah Farnsworth, Agency Program Aide, Student AccountsBrian Figulara, SUNY Campus Worker, Physical PlantAlan Mulkin, Acting Chief of PoliceStephen Murray, Textbook Clerk, College AssociationThomas Pearson, Instructional Support Technician, Information TechnologyBilly Planty, Janitor, Physical PlantTravis Vice, SUNY Campus Worker, Physical Plant

Administration

Staffing ChangesWendy Bush, Retail Food Associate, College AssociationRobert Horton, Transportation and Facilities Technician, College AssociationDeb LaBrake, Campus Store Clerk/Cashier, College AssociationChristina Ladison, Catering and Dining Associate, College AssociationRozsa Pinczes, Food Service Associate, College AssociationCraig Robert, Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Administration

2 Giveaways

Advancement

Keith RosserActing Vice President for Advancement & Executive Director of the Canton College Foundation

AdvancementFiscal Year 2014-2015 Summary

Total Gifts: $1,582,857185% of the Goal ($855,500)

Scholarship endowment grew by $372,619 with 10 new endowments

Over $400,000 in scholarships were awarded to 380 students

Over $275,000 in support of more than 100 campus programs and initiatives.

Endowment,  

Canton  Fund,  

Gifts-­‐in-­‐Kind,  

$26,707  

Restricted,  

Advancement

Major Initiatives 2015-16Increase faculty/staff participation to 100%

All faculty and staff can benefit from various Foundation sponsored programs, including: Campus Enhancement Awards, Faculty/Staff Awards, and Tuition Assistance

Increase Alumni engagement via social media and tailored events such as the Athletic-Alumni Weekend & Flaming Leaves EventLaunch the Financial Literacy Center sponsored by St. Lawrence Federal Credit UnionEngage current students in activities with Alumni

Advancement

Introductions

Geoffrey Van der Woude, Alumni Development AssociateJoseph Carbone, Alumni Development Associate

2 Giveaways

Student Affairs

Courtney BishVice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students

Student Affairs

Full Membership in NCAA!

Student Affairs

New Student OrientationMore than 500 new students have attended thus far300 slated to attend Late Orientation (August 21)

Everyone is Welcome Here campaign

Student Affairs

Major Projects 2015-16Cross Cultural Conversations SeriesEveryone is Welcome Here Health FairSpecial OlympicsCommunity Service & OutreachCo-Curricular Transcript

Student Affairs

IntroductionRose Lucidi, Women’s Soccer Coach, Athletics

Permanent AppointmentsMelinda Miller, Senior Staff Associate, CounselingKristen Roberts, Student Conduct Officer, Student Affairs

PromotionsSarah Chamberlain, Assistant Director, Residence LifeBrenda Mullaney, Secretary I, Residence Life

Staffing ChangeLisa Perry, Secretary I, Vice President’s Office

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Questions?

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