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of 41 - ECC Excels Goals Report: June – December 2016

ECC Excels Goals Report Academic Affairs

June through December 2016

G5_1: Increase enrollment by providing programs and services that are accessible and adapt to students' personal needs

Academic Affairs

Grant Development Office - Perkins Major Effort #4 provided $7,200 for equipment with adaptive technologies to assist students with disabilities and $10,000 for a Mentor to assist students with disabilities enrolled in online,

hybrid and web-assisted Business courses. ECC provides child care subsidies in the range of $419,000 every year to assist student-parents in meeting child care needs.

Office of Transition Programs - Coordinated an effort to provide extra support to technology students in 7 math sections at North Campus. Maureen Martin, ISS, provided recitation sessions 3 days a week in B Building for students. 117 students were enrolled in the classes. 76% received a passing grade in the math class. Of those

students (15) who regularly attended the review sessions, all pa ssed the courses and received a C or better.

Workforce Development – see separate document

Business and Public Service

Criminal Justice City - Increased 10 hours during add/drop period to assist students with course scheduling and academic advisement.

Criminal Justice South - Established DL version of Industrial/Retail Security - CR200 to serve non-traditional students.

Information Technology - Courses are offered day, evening and online. All required courses are offered with 2 -year requirement.

Engineering & Technologies

Electrical Engineering and Nanotechnology - Offered individualized instruction courses to three (3) students who cannot take regularly scheduled courses due to work schedules.

Visual Communications-Graphic Arts & Printing - Print Administration/ Quality Control (GA 134) will be offered as

an online course beginning fall 2016. Working with Pat Ryan of Distance Learning to create more online offerings

for Publishing With InDesign™ (GA121), Create With Il lustrator® (GA125), Photoshop I® (GA131), Photoshop II®

(GA141), Multimedia (GA144) and Web Page Design with Dreamweaver (GA145).

Health Science

Biotechnological Science – Increased online courses from 0 to 3 with a mix of day, evening and online courses.

Everything is posted on Black Board so students have constant reference to all course materials. Use online quizzes to increase student confidence with electronic documents and strategies. Are online courses new July-Dec 2016?

Dietetic Technology – Transfer advisement provided at registration for all students enrolled in program. New

transfer agreement has been sought with Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) to expand transfer choice for students.


EMT South – Enrollment in EMT Paramedic Certificate program increased due to commitment of American

Medical Response (AMR) to pay tuition and send 20 employees annually to pursue their paramedic education. 42 students enrolled and attended in Fall 2016 paramedic day and evening sections.

Liberal Arts & Science – Holmes

Biology South – A course in high demand (Anatomy & Physiology) is offered on Saturday as well as days and

evenings during the week to accommodate student's various work and family schedules. Also it is offered as a

single block on one day or evening at the request of students.

Chemistry South - Chemistry and the Environment (CH116) is offered at the request of Physics.

Math/Computer Science C/N/S - Currently, developed a non-STEM Elementary Inferential Statistics (MT140)

course which eliminates Basic Algebra Review (MT006) as a prerequisite. Offered at all 3 campuses?

Q5_2: Explore the effect of costs and aid on enrollment and recommend a five-year tuition plan to optimize enrollment

Academic Affairs

Grant Development Office - Perkins Major Effort #4 funded two RPT Instructional Designers to re-design 17

Business courses and util ize OERs to reduce the overall textbook cost to students.

Business & Public Service

Business Administration South - Worked with Distance Learning to implement Open Educational Resources into

BU 240, BU 151, BU 261 & BU 262. Will also advertise a badge system so students know their low cost course

options.

Early Childhood - Eliminated one (1) $15.00 textbook from the CC 200 Ed. I course to save students money. The

information contained in the book was incorporated into lectures and a PowerPoint presentation which can be

accessed by students through Blackboard. Blackboard is used as another way to communicate with students. This method has proven to be more beneficial for the students.

Emergency Management/Fire Protection Technology - Dr. Gonzalez developed three (3) Emergency Management

courses based FEMA Courses material to defer the textbook cost to our students. This has been implemented since

2009.

Hospitality Management North - Plan to bundle knife sets, uniforms, and books into fees and tuition. Use

handouts and in-house printed materials.

Paralegal - Each semester we review textbook options and teaching materials in an effort to reduce expenses for

our students. Civil Practice-PA140 class, we have developed customized teaching materials which are made

available at no expense to students.


Computer and Electronics Technology - Five (5) textbooks were manually created by Lori Hayes through McGraw

Hill, which has reduced costs by up to half.

Industrial Technology - Adopted a new textbook for Mastercam, Computer Aided Design (IT220) due to the continued rise in cost of previous book.


Networking and Telecommunications Technology - 8 of 13 departmental courses use either educational resources

from Cisco, Open Educational Resources or department supplied textbooks; all at no cost to students.

Visual Communications-Graphic Arts & Printing - Reduces number of course sections offered based on current

enrollment trends to avoid cancellation of essential course sections due to low enrollment. Students are provided

the option of less expensive e-book versions of textbooks used in class. The ECC South library also has copies of VCT/GAP department textbooks available for student use.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science – Advise students to make sure they have 12-credit hours. Check everything with financial aid, and encourage work study.

Vision Care Technology - Reduced cost of student ophthalmic tool kit from $305.12 to $191.74 beginning fall 2016.

Received new Partners in Learning Module 5 from First Vision Media Group, a student resource with current

industry updates. The workbooks are supported through unrestricted educational industry grants.

Q5_3: Align curriculum with regional workforce and transfer needs Academic Affairs

Grant Development Office - Perkins Major Effort #1 funded curriculum development activities ($2,500) for the Industrial Technology and CNC Precision Machining Programs in Fall 2016.


Business Administration City - Received approval to run a newly created Accounting Technician Certificate which is

stackable and in l ine with a student to receive the AAS in Business Administration. Graduates with this certificate

will have focused knowledge in the accounting field resulting in ECC graduates being more marketa ble in the

workforce.

Criminal Justice North - Seamless transfer to SUNY 4-year schools.

Emergency Management/Fire Protection Technology - Currently developed its curriculum based on the KSA

(knowledge -Skil ls and Availabilities) to align transfer regionally and meet the workforce needs. Proactively seeking grant funding from external sources.

Information Technology - The IT program offers 5 specializations/ concentrations: Programming, Networking, MIS,

Database and Cyber Security. These support the WNY industry needs and depending on the concentration students can transfer to 4-year universities in the Business, MIS, CIS, or Forensics majors.

Paralegal - Advisory Council meets twice each academic year. A standing agenda item is our articulation and advanced studies agreements and how we can best prepare our students to meet regional workforce needs.


Industrial Technology - In order to help align the regional workforce needs, Industrial Technology has util ized Perkins grant funding to purchase FANUC CNC Controls.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science – Worked in the field, keep my courses as close to real world and constantly update

them. Participate in continuing education to keep current and will be working on articulation with UB to


encourage seamless transfer from ECC to UB Biotechnology program. When were continuing education courses

taken?

EMT South – The one (1) semester Basic Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) allows students to become

certified and eligible to enter work force immediately upon successful completion of state exam. Students in one

(1) semester Advanced EMT course and 13-month paramedic program are likely already working for an employer. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to improve their pos ition within their company.

Radiation Therapy Technology – Implement suggestions to curriculum based on Advisory Board feedback and

annual data reported on assessment plan to accrediting body Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic

Technology (JRCERT) and ECC. Update curriculum content requirements from the American Registry of Radiologic

Technologists (ARRT) examination agency. Updating ECC course outlines, content and revising contact hour ratios

through College Wide Curriculum Committee (CCWC).


Math/Computer Science C/N/S - Articulation agreements and seamless transfer with all pertinent 4-year

institutions: mathematics with Canisius College, SUNY at Buffalo, SUNY at Fredonia, Buffalo State College;

computer science with Canisius College, Rochester Institute of Technology, State University College at Alfred, State University College at Brockport and SUNY at Buffalo.

Q5_4: Align ECC's offerings with student demand for non-traditional schedules (evenings, weekends) Academic Affairs

Library Resource Center C/N/S - ECC libraries have begun hosting Late-Night Study sessions during Mid-Terms and

Finals weeks. On these dates, the library stays open until 12am and students can get tutoring in a multitude of subjects such as English, Math, Physics, etc.


Business Administration City - Currently offer an Entrepreneurship Certificate which is stackable with Business

Administration AAS. It has been our experience that enrollment reports for this program are inaccurate since our

students tend to be coded for AAS degree but are pursuing both the certificate and degree. We anticipate a similar

result with new Accounting Technician Certificate which was recently approved thus bringing our stackable

certificates offerings to two (2).

Business Administration North - Provide all degree requirements for completion of the Business Administration

degree online. There is an increase demand for online courses because there are more nontraditional students and they are generally not able to attend school totally in the traditional setting.

Criminal Justice City - Offers both required and elective courses Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. Also 11 online courses were taught this period.

Criminal Justice North - Most CJ courses had been scheduled in the evenings prior to cuts.

Criminal Justice South - Established DL version of Industrial/Retail Security - CR200 to serve non-traditional students. Duplicate of above

Early Childhood - Offered the following courses in the Fall 2016 semester: CC 150 Care of Infants (20 students), CC

202 Ed. II (18 students), CC 203 Lab II (7 students), CC 250 Curriculum Planning for Young Children (21 students),


and CC 206 Student Teaching - Capstone Course (5 students). The number of students who have requested evening

courses for the Spring 2017 semester as of December 15th are: CC 150 (3 students), CC 200 (18 students), CC 201 (16 students) and CC 204 (14 students).

Emergency Management/Fire Protection Technology - Working in possibility of an established EOC for training

local and nationwide emergency management personnel. This initiative was proposed in 2009 but was not approved. Offered as a minimum 7 evening courses (South and City).

Hospitality Management North - We offer many on-line classes using Blackboard, offer a Brewing Science and

Service course on Saturday, and are investigating the potential for future evening/weekend offerings for our

Baking and Pastry Arts as well as Brewing Science and Service programs.

Information Technology - Networking courses and Gen Ed courses are offered in the evening. Were any new

courses added summer or fall 2016?


Computer and Electronics Technology - Planning stages of moving Casino Gaming Machine Technology program

from South Campus to City Campus to give a larger population of potential students access. Planning stages of

incorporating Mechatronics 1-year certificate into Computer and Electronics Technology department. This

certificate, along with current 2-year program, will be offered days and nights.

Electrical Engineering and Nanotechnology - Working with Computer and Electronics Technology on offering

Mechatronics program and on identifying space/equipment for Mechatronics courses.

Industrial Technology - Many students applied for both CNC Precision Machining certificate as well as Industrial Technology AOS degree this semester.

Networking and Telecommunications Technology - Students who complete an AAS degree in Networking &

Telecommunications or Information Technology (with a networking concentration) are awarded a Network

Support Technology Certificate as well as the degree, with completion of the certificate course work. How many students received certificate in summer or fall 2016?

Visual Communications-Graphic Arts & Printing - Liberal Arts and Sciences - General Studies degree and a Web

Page Design certificate in addition to the Visual Communications Technology/Graphic Arts & Printing degree with

the inclusion of six (6) additional courses.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science – There is increased demand for online courses, and we have evening offerings as well.

Were new online courses offered July-Dec 2016?

EMT South - Many courses are offered on evenings and weekends to accommodate non-traditional students. Are these courses new July-Dec 2016?

Liberal Arts & Science – Beard

General Studies C/N/S - Offered 4 evening, 4 online, 5 hybrid and 3 summer courses for our student population. Are these new courses? Which campus were they offered at?

Humanities City - Ran 44 sessions of Open Studio and Open Lab. Were these sessions new in summer or fall?



Biology South - Offers all majors courses (A&P, Micro, General Biology) in the evening and some on Saturday

(A&P). We have attempted to also offer Botany, Zoology and Genetics with weak administrative support. These

courses only attract small numbers but are science majors courses and transferable to 4 -year colleges including

Buffalo State College and SUNY at Buffalo.

Math/Computer Science City - Flexible Scheduling - Seated courses - On-line courses - Hybrid courses - Evening courses - Saturday course offered at City Campus. Are any of these offerings new in July-Dec 2016?

Math/Computer Science North/South - Flexible Scheduling - Seated courses - On-line courses - Hybrid courses - Evening courses. Are any of these offerings new in July-Dec 2016?

Q5_5: Establish at least one Open SUNY+ program by Fall 2019 Academic Affairs

Center for Alternative Course Delivery - Draft of OPEN SUNY Implementation plan was submitted to reviewers

Grant Development Office - Perkins Major Effort #4 provided supportive services to students enrolled in Distance

Learning Business course offerings; A Part-Time Mentor devoted 50% of their time to providing support services to

students with disabilities enrolled in targeted courses ($10,000)


Business Administration South - Imbedded a mentor into online courses.

Emergency Management/Fire Protection Technology - In the process for submittal for open SUNY. Working with

Distance Learning.


Math/Computer Science C/N/S - We already have math courses online that would support an Open SUNY+

program as low cost - Introductory Statistics (MT143) and Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (MT181). At all 3 campuses?

Q5_6: Grow online enrollment 3% annually

Academic Affairs

Center for Alternative Course Delivery - Fall 2016 DL enrollment up 3.49% from Fall 2015

Grant Development Office - Perkins Major Effort #4 funded ($100,000+) two (2) Instructional Designer (RPT)

positions to: (1) develop and re-design 17 Business courses (online, hybrid & web-assisted) util izing OER resources

to minimize student costs; (2) develop a series of ten online training sessions for Business faculty and (3) develop a

series of six face-to-face training sessions for Business faculty.


Business Administration South - Hired two (2) instructional designers through a grant between Business

Department and Distance learning.

Criminal Justice North - All CJ courses are available on-line.


Emergency Management/Fire Protection Technology - Couse increase enrollment online to TSA and ECC

departments >3%. Two instructors, one (1) Emergency Management-Fire Protection and one (1) Fire Protection trained to teach online.

Information Technology - All online courses have 100% enrollment each semester.

Paralegal - With Advisory Council input and regular departmental faculty meetings, we discuss potential additional online course offerings for the Program.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science - Using Introduction to Biotechnological Science (BT101) course grew enrollment from 12 in Fall 2015 to 16 in Fall 2016.


Biology South – Limited in regard to online enrollment because only one (1) full -time faculty is interested in

teaching online and the contract prohibits adjuncts from doing more than one (1) online course. There are several

courses run online such as Nutrition and Pathophysiology that, if adjuncts were allowed to teach more than one (1) online courses, and no full -time faculty wanted the course, would allow us to increase our online offerings.

Chemistry South - Offers general science electives and U. Chem I and II online. Are these new courses July-Dec 2016?

Math/Computer Science C/N/S - Continuing to investigate courses to offer at a distance and in hybrid format.

Q5_7: Increase the diversity of ECC's employees Academic Affairs

Library Resource Center C/N/S - The library's Appointment Committee has always ensured that ECC libraries

maintain a diverse staff. They have recently hired 1 male African American librarian and also 1 person with a

physical disability.


Business Administration City - Four (4) full -time faculty, eight (8) part-time faculty and one (1) support staff

member completed various diversity trainings offered through Human Resources. Our hiring committee consisted

of individuals from diverse backgrounds resulting in the hiring of three (3) new adjunct faculty members with

diverse backgrounds.

Business Administration North - Had two (2) new hires. One (1) African-American male and one (1) Caucasian

woman.

Criminal Justice South - Currently vetting 25 diverse candidates for full -time hire for South Campus.

Emergency Management/Fire Protection Technology - Trained five (5) on the importance of diversity.

Paralegal - Appointments Committee has put forward a nominee for a full -time instructor position. Subject to

Board of Trustees approval, the candidate, Stephanie Huffnagle, would add both gender and age diversity to our

faculty.



Industrial Technology - All full-time faculty completed the online Diversity Training required by Human Resources.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science – Hired a retired adjunct and a young woman of color.

Dental Laboratory Technology - Hired first full -time female instructor, Sara Spencer.


General Studies C/N/S - Employs a multitude of men, women, minorities and students (for work study). Were any

new from June - Dec?


Biology South – Out of five (5) full -time faculty, one (1) is Puerto Rican and one (1) is Indian which translates to

40% of full -time faculty meeting diversity guidelines.

Chemistry South – Out of three (3) full -time faculty, one (1) is an Asian female.

Math/Computer Science City – Diverse faculty/NTTPs: 2 minorities (20%); 5 women (50%).

Math/Computer Science North – Diverse faculty/NTTPs: 3 minorities (14%); 11 women (52%).

Math/Computer Science South - Diverse faculty/NTTPs: 3 women (33%).

Q5_8: Increase yield by creating a simple, seamless pathway from admission to arrival on campus Academic Affairs

Office of Transition Programs - Initiative: Identify opportunities to infuse retention messaging throughout the

intake cycle Worked with Career Resource Center to reach out to Undecided students through the START program

to increase the number of students util izing the Focus 2 system. Between 6/21-8/23 the committee presented at

22 Start sessions. 630 students indicated they were interested in receiving more information about Focus 2.

Provided phone calls and mailed letters to follow up with the students. 60 of the 630 students (9.52 %) completed

at least 1 of the 5 assessments. Increased the total number of Focus 2 users from 138 in 2015 to 203 in 2016.

Initiative: Increase institutional collaboration while streamlining the process for students Provided 7 college

information sessions to 45 prospective students. Provided course shadowing opportunities to 37 prospective students to introduce them to ECC’s academic programs

Library Resource Center C/N/S - The libraries have collaborated with the Placement Testing Center, Registration &

General Studies departments to create a centralized place for students to get the assistance they need before their

semester begins.


Criminal Justice South - Provided instructors for participation in START program.


Emergency Management/Fire Protection Technology - Infuse retention messaging by motivating students to

complete the program by delineating a clear and concise curriculum for beginning to completion in a detailed manner. Completion in a 2-years term (4 semesters). Requiring 15 credits a semester. 98% retention.


Industrial Technology - Utilizes Image Now software to review transfer credit from other institutions.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science - Welcome students, spend sufficient time advising and finding out their needs. Always

be there with an open door when students needs anything.


Math/Computer Science C/N/S - Continue individual advisement of math and computer science majors.

Q5_9: Grow FTE funding for Advanced Studies by 2% each year Academic Affairs

Office of Transition Programs - Provided 7 campus tours to 119 prospective students


Business Administration North - Increased number of faculty members will ing to serve as lead teachers for high school Advanced Studies teachers.

Criminal Justice North - Attempting to increase CJ Advanced Studies. What was done July-Dec 2016?

Early Childhood - Visited the following institutions to speak to students about Advanced Studies programs and

how the credits/classes can be util ized toward Erie Community College's Early Childhood Degree: Met with 17

students at Erie 1 BOCES Harkness and 8 students at Erie 1 BOCES Kenton. ECD representatives spoke to 10 Child

Development Associate candidates at the Child Care Resource Network, Erie 1 BOCES Harkness Center is scheduled

to be visited two (2) more times in 2017.

Emergency Management/Fire Protection Technology - Tried but not successful.

Health, Wellness & Physical Education Studies C/N/S - Interviewed two (2) teachers from Cleveland Hill S.D. for

possible Advanced Studies Course offerings in fall 2017.

Paralegal - Department Chair Joe Krenitsky, with Debb Schmitt, started with one (1) Advanced Studies high school

in 2015-16 (Eden HS) and has increased to six (6). Through continued efforts, we hope to increase the number of

high schools offering Introduction to Law-PA205 through Advanced Studies to eleven (11) for the 2017-18

Academic Year.


Electrical Engineering and Nanotechnology - Routinely participating in tours for high school students. Dates &

tours given July-Dec 2016?

Nanotechnology - Added Frontier High School teacher to job bank to teach Introduction to Nanotechnology

(NS100) as Advanced Studies.


Visual Communications-Graphic Arts & Printing - The department and Deborah Schmitt, Advanced Studies

Coordinator II, provide "Train-the-Trainer" opportunities for Advanced Studies teachers. The VCT/GAP department

maintains academic program partnerships through nine (9) articulation agreements for Graphic Arts and Printing

and 32 Advanced Placement agreements for Web Page Design (GA145) with Dreamweaver to ensure that ECC will

provide further education needs for students as well as workforce development for the local community.

Photoshop (GA131) has been added as an articulation agreement beginning fall 2016. On c ampus tours are

coordinated through Joanne Colmerauer, Office of Transition Programs. Interviewed and added for Fall 2016 are:

Christopher Panfil from Lake Shore High School for GA131; Brian Schmitt, Clarence High School for Dreamweaver

(GA145); and Laurie Annarino, N. Collins High School for GA145.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science – Two (2) Advanced Studies courses in place. Are these courses new July-Dec 2016?

Vision Care Technology - In fall 2016, hosted two (2) half day tours of laboratories and clinic for students of

Rochester East High School. A total of 48 students participated. The collaboration between ECC and Rochester East High School has been ongoing since the formation of an articulation agreement in 2011.


Biology South - Faculty have no one interested. Previously two (2) faculty were involved in Advanced Studies with negative results.

Q5_10: Maximize enrollment in non-credit and high school programs such as Workforce Development, Advanced Studies, and Pathways Academic Affairs

Office of Transition Programs - Coordinated Summer College for High School students program during Summer II

2016. 155 high school students on campus. 128 seats fi l led by high school students. 19 in Animation Camp and 8 in Architecture Camp

Library Resource Center C/N/S - Librarians trained Advanced Studies instructors in l ibrary resources so they can better inform their respective high school students on how to conduct research using ECC databases and Summon.


Business Administration South - Due to Dr. Escobar's enrollment analysis we had to remove our spring BU 120 from a seated option against the will of the faculty. This course directly served under -prepared students.

Criminal Justice City - Completed all articulation program agreements.

Criminal Justice North - Attempting to increase CJ Advanced Studies. What was done July-Dec 2016?

Information Technology - Ten (10) high school teachers were interviewed in August 2016 to support the Advanced

Studies program.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science – Talk about programs at high school fairs and at Engineering Days. What high schools?


Vision Care Technology - Provided interactive laboratory tours for 15 Pathways students. Tours were arranged

with support of ECC Pathways and Counseling departments.


General Studies C/N/S - Offered 13 Advanced Studies courses in College Success Skil ls GS111. This course provides

an opportunity for students to learn and adopt methods and strategies to promote personal growth a nd success in

college and in l ife. Topics include: learning styles, problem solving and creativity, cultural diversity, bibliographic

instruction, time/task management, methods of inquiry and critical thinking, academic policies and procedures.


Math/Computer Science C/N/S - Students util ize Pathways to satisfy necessary remediation prior to enrollment in

degree-credit courses. This includes Reading Students for Incoming Excellence (RISE) workshops to prepare

students for placement exam. Students util ize the Counseling Center to obtain necessary accommodations for

success. How many math students at each campus util ized program July-Dec 2016??

Q5_11: Optimize new student enrollment through effective marketing and outreach Academic Affairs

Grant Development Office - Perkins Major Effort #1 provided over $55,600 in grant funding for a promotional

video, radio and bil lboard campaign designed to attract female students to enroll in the Industrial Technology and

CNC Precision Machining Programs.

Office of Transition Programs - Coordinated an effort to market technology programs to Women to meet goals for

Perkins grant. Bil lboard campaign through Lamar Advertising, radio spots on WYRK, Kiss 98.5, and 102.5, created

a new Women in Technology webpage, and created a video featuring the Industrial Technology program. Total

spent on advertising funded through Perkins: $33,866


Business Administration North - Participating in high school tours of ECC. Faculty member spoke to students

explaining programs and the benefits to students.

Health, Wellness & Physical Education Studies C/N/S - Over the summer we contacted 78 new students to advise and schedule classes. Enrollment is up 25% from Fall 2015.

Information Technology - Social media, HS visits and participation with local IT organizations all provide avenues to increase student enrollment.

Paralegal - ECC Paralegal has historically maintained a diverse population of students. With our program centered

at City Campus, our day students are an ethnically and culturally diverse group. Our evening students tend to be

older, non-traditional students. When scheduling classes, advanced registration and advisement, we always make

accommodations for accessibility for both day and evening students. Students are contacted by phone and by

mass e-mail with information to inform them and encourage them to come in for registration and advisement.

The Department Assistant also does a targeted mailing to over 50 area law firms and businesses in an effort to

promote our evening program.



Visual Communications-Graphic Arts & Printing - Approximately one-half of all first-time students over a 5-year

period in the VCT/GAP program is a remedial student. Scheduling of additional non-credit coursework within a 2-

year program may affect retention/graduation rates. The department advises developmental students to take

developmental courses in their first semester due to scheduled sequence of courses. Students are advised not to

take Writing for Graphic Publications (EN201) before completing developmental English. Students are advised: (1)

Of available resources for developmental students in Orientation to Graphics (GA101); (2) To accept a l imit of 12 to

15 credit hours per semester when enrolled in developmental courses (math, reading, or writing). English and

math labs are open to all students – both developmental and non-developmental. Students are tutored in these

courses and have access to labs during school hours. Continues to work with Fran Moyer of Disabled Student Services, the Audrey Bard Center, General Studies, and student staffed Mac lab tutors.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science – Customized tours given for several Buffalo and suburban high schools. The high school

students work with ECC students in interactive activities which showcase program students in program. It is also a

service learning opportunity I wish to develop. Which high schools July-Dec 2016?

EMT South – Contacts over 275 fire departments, ambulance agencies and nursing fac ilities in the fall regarding

course offerings. Department Chair also attends H.S. open houses as well for recruitment opportunities. Were all

contacts done in July-Dec 2016? What high school open houses were attending July-Dec 2016?

Vision Care Technology - In September rolled out a new department logo to compliment a 2016 program title

change. 250 promotional eye chart cards were mailed to WNY Ophthalmic Practices for office display. Much of department's regional promotional support is derived from indus try and ECC program alumni.

Q5_12: Ensure that students and faculty receive all appropriate communications relevant to student completion Business & Public Service

Criminal Justice City - The Department makes sure that both students and faculty receive all appropriate

communications by electronic means.

Criminal Justice North - CJ North continues to constantly advise all CJ students

Criminal Justice South - Starfish program communicated to all faculty members with suggested use.

Information Technology - All announcements are posted on Blackboard and posted in the IT computer classroom. IT participates in START and Open Houses. Department Chair visits each class.


Computer and Electronics Technology - The department Chair works closely with instructors to ensure students

persist. Student issues are identified and a plan is devised for their success in the program. What issues were

identified and plans devised July-Dec 2016?

Industrial Technology - Students regularly are unaware of the graduation application process, as a result faculty

have made a conscience effort to tell students about the process in all 2nd, 3rd and 4th semester courses.

Health Science


Biotechnological Science – Meetings held with faculty, post written materials and follow up so this is done. When

were meetings?

Dietetic Technology - All students meet with an advisor for advisement and orientation before enrollment for first

semester. Transcript evaluation and course placement are discussed. An individual plan for completion is laid out

for each student. Plans are developed for two (2) and three (3) year completion to adhere to ACEND accreditation guidelines for time to complete the degree.


Math/Computer Science C/N/S - Students are given an advisement handbook that outlines 2-year path to

graduation - Mathematics Degree Program - Computer Science Degree Program - Web Network Technology

Certificate is completed in one (1) year.

Q5_13: Streamline completion workflows to maximize retention and graduation Business & Public Service

Paralegal - In the summer of 2016, sent out a mass email and mailing to 87 students previously enrolled in

program and were at or near completion of a degree. Seven (7) students returned to continue or complete their

Paralegal studies.


Electrical Engineering and Nanotechnology - Continued working with two (2) former EET students currently

enrolled at Buffalo State College to keep them on track for reverse transfer to Erie Community College.

Visual Communications-Graphic Arts & Printing - Students and graduates are encouraged to transfer credits to

receive a Liberal Arts/General Studies degree.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science - Adapting the way students are enrolled in courses to assure a timely graduation. How?


Math/Computer Science C/N/S - Developmental Re-design in Fall 2016 pilot a non-STEM course, Inferential

Statistics (MT140), where MT003 is the only prerequisite. This course is similar to the Statway model proposed by

SUNY. Inferential Statistics (MT140) was approved for permanent status at CWCC November 2016 meeting.

Develop reverse transfer programs to encourage former students to maximize graduation opportunities.

Complete transfer credit forms and advise students of degree opportunities. At all 3 campuses?

Q5_14: Develop master plan for ECC's Data Architecture Q5_15: Ensure that all faculty and staff have the data necessary to maximize completion


Academic Affairs

Grant Development Office - Core Performance Indicator (CPI) data is util ized in the Perkins Grant Program to

identify student outcomes for technical skill attainment, completion, retention, job placement, non -traditional

participation and non-traditional completion. Perkins staff must use grant dollars ($828,880 in 2016-17) to

demonstrate annual increases of at least 3% for each CPI measure.


Paralegal - Adjuncts are routinely included in departmental meetings, planning and discussion. Adjunct faculty are

kept up to date on articulation agreement changes or modifications. Department Chair Joe Krenitsky attended the Annual Articulation Day at UB and is in regular contact with other colleges to keep agreements current.


Networking and Telecommunications Technology - Faculty advisors util ize Datatel's student self-assessment reports to better understand student tendencies.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science - Meetings, distribute paperwork, follow-up so it’s done.

Q5_16: Improve reporting productivity and reduce manual processes Business & Public Service

Information Technology - Suggestion: Provide templates for communications with students. Departments could

modify as they see fit but at least we would have one standard communication.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science - Use Blackboard and do as much electronically as possible, including emailing

duplication requests.

Q5_17: Grow the online support structure for students and faculty Academic Affairs

Center for Alternative Course Delivery - Began 'Master Course' project to build ready to use online course in

Business Department. Extended Mentor hours into the evening. 6 elective training modules were created for faculty

Grant Development Office - Perkins Major Effort #4 funded ($100,000+) two (2) Instructional Designer (RPT)

positions to: (1) develop and re-design 17 Business courses (online, hybrid & web-assisted) util izing OER resources

to minimize student costs; (2) develop a series of ten online training sessions for Business faculty and (3) develop a

series of six face-to-face training sessions for Business faculty. A Mentor position devoted 50% of their time to

assist students with disabilities in online Business courses.

Library Resource Center C/N/S - Librarians have created an online Library Orientation course called Lib-01 that will

provide students with an overview of the library and its services. There is also a series of assessments that have

been created after each module that wi ll help l ibrarians and faculty know if the students met our learning


outcomes. The library has also begun an Embedded Librarian program in which librarians act as personal l ibrarians

to the students registered in a particular Blackboard course.


Business Administration North - A mentor has been provided in all online courses that faculty feel as though

he/she could use help in assisting students.

Business Administration South - Imbedded mentors into all online courses.

Criminal Justice North - Continue offering all CJ courses on-line. What about support?

Criminal Justice South - Some faculty teaching seated classes elect to use Blackboard as a companion resource.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science - Use an online mentor in classes.

Q5_18: Identify and address barriers to student success in online courses and programs Academic Affairs

Center for Alternative Course Delivery - OPEN SUNY Implementation plan addresses several. Master Courses will create easier to navigate online courses. 'Online Bil l of Rights' addresses student and faculty expectations.

Library Resource Center C/N/S - The library has realized that online and distance learning students have not

gotten the same library research support as students enrolled in seated courses, therefore we developed the LIB -

01 Library Orientation course within Blackboard, created video tutorials that will help student navigate the ECC library homepage, databases, Summon, etc.


Criminal Justice South - Time management for assignment completion. Tracking calendar provided to Distance Learning students on first day of instruction that captures weekly assignments for entire semester.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science - When students enroll they are asked about their experience in online environment.

Show them courses I have set up and tell them to see me if they need help or use online mentor. Keep my courses

very organized, util izing folders for information, and post videos about subject ma tter to increase understanding.

Q5_19: Identify student readiness gaps and develop customized success plans for incoming students Business & Public Service

Criminal Justice South - Time management for assignment completion. Tracking calendar provided to a ll students on first day of instruction that captures weekly assignments for entire semester. Duplicate of above



Industrial Technology -Had numerous discussions regarding a pretest for mechanical aptitude test in order to

increase program retention.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science - Look at placement scores, monitor student work, do review sessions, keep door open to

students, email, ask them.


General Studies C/N/S - Students enrolled in College Success Skil ls (GS111) receive specific instruction on

organization, time management, stress, and ready/study skil ls to increase their chances for success in college. Number of students in summer and fall?


Math/Computer Science C/N/S - “Say Yes” cohorts from the two (2) summers are being tracked and offered additional tutoring support. Investigating options for a ‘transitions course’ offered by local high schools.

Q5_20: Customize support structures around individual student needs


Criminal Justice City - All students are given appropriate support such as transportation, housing and community

services.

Criminal Justice South - Faculty works closely with the Student Services Center to ensure individual student needs

are met. Meetings conducted with Fran Moyer to stay abreast of services available for students.

Paralegal - Several students require Access accommodations, and one student in particular with a marked

disability. During Fall 2016 semester collaborated with Susan McLaughlin (Student Access Center) to design

specific accommodations for this student to help him successfully meet course requirements. These customized

support solutions allowed this particular student to continue moving forward toward completion of program.


Networking and Telecommunications Technology - Been more proactive in contacting and attempting to retain students throughout the semester. What methods were used and how many students were contacted?

Visual Communications-Graphic Arts & Printing - Continue to offer students services of the Student Access Center,

Audrey Bard Center, a Technologies Division mentor, and student staffed Mac lab tutors.

Health Science

Radiation Therapy Technology - Utilize Starfish to identify students that may benefit from resources ECC provides

in an effort to increase student success. Students are identified for academics, attendance and other potential

barriers to their success.


Biology – S - Supports individual student needs when funneled through the Student Access Center (SAC).


Q5_21: Increase consistency of departmental advising and support Business & Public Service

Business Administration South - Made part of annual advisement training for faculty. Updates its advisement process in materials each semester and holds a meeting to review that semesters outcomes.

Criminal Justice City - Increased signage, improved faculty office hours to support advisement; there are both day and evening office hours to advise and support students.

Criminal Justice South - Established structured dates and times for appointments with students.

Health, Wellness & Physical Education Studies - C/N/S - Two faculty went thru START training this fall bringing the total to 6 of 10 in the department trained.

Hospitality Management North - Full-time students are advised. Students consistently exceed 15-credit hour

schedules.

Information Technology - A standard template is used when advising students. Datatel has been updated to

reflect current offerings. Changes were identified and provided to John Danna in December.

Paralegal - Have regular department meetings. Discuss plan for advanced registration and advisement and

promote in classrooms. With approximately 35% of Paralegal graduates continuing their education at four -year

colleges and universities, we are very conscious of the importance of accurate individualized advisement tailored

to student's needs and goals.


Electrical Engineering and Nanotechnology - Full-time Electrical Engineering Technology students are typically

enrolled in courses totaling to 16-credit hours. Full -time Energy Util ity Technology students are typically enrolled between 15.5 and 16-credit hours.

Industrial Technology - Consistently advised students seeking associates degree to take 15-credit hours per

semester in order complete 60 credits in two (2) years. The faculty has gone through START training, and are very

familiar with degree requirements.

Nanotechnology - All full-time students are advised to take 15+ credit hours because it is required for prerequisites during the following semester.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science – I am the only advisor and full -time employee in department and remain consistent in my advisement.

Dietetic Technology - All students are advised and registered by a faculty member each semester.


Biology South - All full-time faculty are proficient in advising and recommending support services such as SAC or

tutoring to all students.

Chemistry South – Full-time faculty are proficient in advising and recommending support services such as SAC and tutoring.


Math/Computer Science C/N/S – START advising includes Math/Computer Science advisement document and

math professor advisor, Sue Theeman.

Physics/Environmental Science North - Faculty encourage full -time students to follow the curriculum and enroll in at least 15 credits each semester.

Q5_22: Establish a welcoming work and study environment Academic Affairs

Library Resource Center C/N/S - The libraries have created silent studies areas to ensure students are undisturbed

while working. We also have also established relaxation quads to ensure patrons are comfortable while in the

l ibrary. We also held an event entitled “Work Like a Student Day”, where 7 FT ECC librarians and 2 Buffalo State

College librarians pretended to be ECC students and navigated throughout the library and attempted to do a series

of tasks that are typical to our students. After completing those tasks, the librarians completed a survey about

their experiences which allowed the library to make immediate changes to increase signage, better inform

students about the quiet study areas, and improve upon our customer service.


Criminal Justice City - Improved communication between faculty and departmental assistant by use of electronic

means

Criminal Justice South - Faculty has established class days within l ibrary to foster research skil ls.

Early Childhood - The work spaces in offices were reconfi gured and updated to include work area for adjuncts and

three resource areas for students to obtain ideas, supplies, and assistance in creating and completing various

projects for use in class and field placements with children. One adjunct held 10 Student Teaching seminars in the

office. Three adjuncts and three full -time faculty use office to prepare for classes.

Health, Wellness & Physical Education Studies - C/N/S - South Campus computer lab has been open to 'mentoring

group' (student athletes) and department majors. Approximately 24 students used this lab per week for the first 12

weeks of fall semester.

Paralegal - We have created appropriate, well -appointed work space for our adjuncts within our bull -pen style

office space at 45 Oak Street. They have access to desk space, office supplies, phone, fax, copier, computer and storage space for their teaching materials.


Networking and Telecommunications Technology - Adjuncts have shared space in an office of full -time faculty with computer, desk and fi le cabinet availability.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science – Remain enthusiastic about subject matter and offer help not only during office hours but whenever a student comes to me or I go to them.

Dietetic Technology - Curriculum remains in an area which has not been renovated. Office furniture is 50+ years old and rugs have worn through to the concrete.



Humanities – South - All full- and part-time, operate out of one (1) office suite creating a continuously

collaborative environment and easy accessibility to information and discussion for adjunct faculty.

Q5_23: Bring more external events into ECC's facilities Academic Affairs

Library Resource Center C/N/S - ECC Libraries hosted the Human Library event which brought in local agencies

such as Haven House, Stop the Violence Coalition, Hope House Women’s Shelter, Community Access Services,

Butterfly Moon many other professional organizations who are present in the community. The library has hosted

the Veteran’s Book Project (led by Patricia Briggs Director of Galleries at Jamestown Community College) where a

local veteran came to discuss the hardships and reality of being in the United States Military with ECC students and

faculty. During this event, nationally recognized poet, John Dorsey also read some of his works.


Criminal Justice South - Various guest speakers including retired law enforcement have been brought to classes.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science - Speakers from industry are brought into classes (Cornell Extension, Perry's Ice Cream Co., etc.). What speakers were brought in July-Dec 2016?

Q5_24: Engage in the cultural spaces of ECC's communities


Industrial Technology - Consistently worked with Regina Lettieri on service learning projects. What projects were done July-Dec 2016?

Q5_25: Maximize ECC's online presence in regional social networks Business & Public Service

Health, Wellness & Physical Education Studies C/N/S - Faculty has contacted (text) 173 students for both fall 2016

and spring '17 advisement and registration. How many in Fall 2016 only?

Information Technology - IT has a SUNYECCIT twitter account where information is posted.

Q5_26: Identify ways for employees to support ECC's mission Business & Public Service

Hospitality Management – North - A self-study is currently underway. Peer evaluation of classes is administered. A student survey is given at the conclusion of each course.


Health Science

Biotechnological Science – Assist in tours to increase enrollment, participate in college activities. What tours and

college activities were done July-Dec 2016?

Q5_27: Invest in employees through professional development

Academic Affairs

Library Resource Center C/N/S - ECC librarians have presented in many free professional development workshops

for faculty. Some of these workshops were entitled: Open Educational Resources and Expanded offerings at ECC

Libraries: Doing more to help faculty and students. The libraries have also collaborated with CITS and Distance to

present on TOEP, SUNY's Tools of Engagement Project. This lead to 12 EC faculty member becoming TOEP Fellows.


Criminal Justice South - Added two (2) adjuncts to be certified as START advisors.

Early Childhood - $85 for a faculty member to attend CCRN Conference in October, $45 for a faculty member to

attend AEYC Reggio Conference in Toronto, $200 for a faculty member to attend Academic Policies, Laws and

Resources Trainings/courses through CTL, four full -time and three part-time faculty and staff members completed

Workplace Violence and FERPA training through human resources, two staff members attended Mental Health

First Aid training, and one attended Mindset class.

Hospitality Management City - Our four full -time faculty members engaged in professional development activities

during the summer. CTL covered the $1,000 in expenses for Heidi Knight to attend the Café Lea dership Conference

and the $3,000 expenses for Kyle Haak to attend the French Pastry School. Kristin Goss attended the NISOD

Conference. Her expenses were covered by NISOD due to her recognition as a NISOD Award Recipient. Dorothy Johnston attended the American Culinary Federation National Conference.

Paralegal - As part of continuing legal education necessary to maintain professional l icense, all faculty, both full -

and part-time, are encouraged to stay current with changes in the law and accordingly upda te course material. All

faculty and staff complete mandatory online training as required. Faculty and staff are encouraged to participate

in learning opportunities. Adjunct faculty member, Lou Maino completed Blackboard training this Fall, giving us

another instructor with the ability to teach online courses.


Industrial Technology - Had numerous issues with CPD funding. Most recently a faculty member had trouble

getting reimbursed for an expenditure to attend a WNY Skil ls Gap Conference. He eventually got reimbursed, but the effort required left the faculty member questioning if he would ever do this again.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science – Do this with Advanced Studies instructor. Only have a couple adjuncts with very busy and demanding full -time jobs.

EMT South - Director of Paramedic Education was selected as a national site evaluator for Committee of

Accreditation of Emergency Medical Services Programs (CoAEMSP), the accrediting body of paramedic programs.

He attended training in Fall 2016 and will make site visits starting in Spring 2017.



Biology South – Many significant conferences require travel and college funding is minimal. The last few

conferences I attended, I chose to pay for all my expenses. All materials gleaned from the conference were shared with faculty. What conferences were attended July-Dec 2016?

Math/Computer Science City – Dave Usinski, Patty Kaiser, and Ryan Grimmer conducted Center for Professional

Development (CPD) workshops on OERs at all campuses. Dave Usinski attended AMATYC in Denver, CO, in

November.

Math/Computer Science North – Dave Usinski, Patty Kaiser, and Ryan Grimmer conducted Center for Professional

Development (CPD) workshops on OERs at all campuses. Mark Marino presented at AMATYC in Denver, CO, in

November.

Math/Computer Science South – Dave Usinski, Patty Kaiser, and Ryan Grimmer conducted Center for Professional

Development (CPD) workshops on OERs at all campuses.

Q5_28: Promote strategic college goals via training and development opportunities

Health Science

Biotechnological Science - Mentor and assist colleagues in Blackboard and use of equipment.

Q5_29: Align ECC and ECC Foundation strategic priorities

Academic Affairs

Grant Development Office - The ECC Grant Operations Committee (GOC) is charged with coordinating grant and

resource development activities for the College. The GOC Committee meets bi -monthly to review, align and

coordinate activities of the ECC Grant Development Office and the ECC Foundation.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science - Recommend scholarships and provide references for students.

Q5_30: Establish a culture of philanthropy


Information Technology - The Brigette Nicole Gaskin Scholarship is sponsored by Louise Kowalski. The goal is to make it an endowed scholarship.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science – Support college food and clothing drives, give money to Foundation.


EMT South – Department Chair contributes annually to ECC Foundation Paramedic Scholarship award.

Vision Care Technology - In October 2016, met with officers of the Optical Society of WNY to discuss details of a

new $1,000 annual award to department's equipment fund. The funding will be processed through ECC Foundation.

Q5_31: Define, assess, and improve student engagement at ECC

Academic Affairs

Grant Development Office - Perkins Major Effort #2 provided funding of $19,300 to pay Radiation Therapy

Technology faculty members to provide 'Open Lab' experiences for students to enhance & master their skil ls

util izing the new VERT simulation machine ($200,000). Perkins Major Effort #2 also provided funds ($1,650) for

faculty training on new machinery.


Criminal Justice City - Met with applied learning staff to get students more involved in community engagement.

Hospitality Management City - 32 of our first-year students prepared and served a Thanksgiving feast for the

Student Government Association. Their comments reinforced our belief that they become engaged when working

as a team to see an event from beginning to end. For many students, it is the first large event in which they

participate. It gives them an opportunity to see and do what they hope will be their future. Through Perkins grant

award of $165,000 kitchens were update with new state-of-the-art equipment. Students will be able to learn how

to use the most advanced equipment that local restaurants, bakeries, and cafes use which will make them more

employable upon graduation. The department a lso had several of classrooms and labs repainted a more

welcoming color resulting in students spending more time in the labs and computer rooms studying. Eight (8)

classes ranging in 15-30 students per class use these rooms.


Computer and Electronics Technology - Microcontrollers (CP202) course implemented small robots into an

expanded curriculum to engage students. This course now combines electronics, mechanics and computer programming.

Industrial Technology - Working on getting three (3) faculty certified to teach a National Certification class in

FANUC CNC Programming. This semester students won 1st and 2nd place in a National Design and Manufacturing

Competition open to 74,600 colleges and universities nationwide. Secured Perkins funding to purchase FANUC CNC Controls, in order to offer a FANUC Certification class.

Networking and Telecommunications Technology - Area offers a comfortable atmosphere with available computers which students often use to "hang-out" between classes.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science - Do student tours, where ECC students lead high school student activities. Students did a mural for B603 on microscopy and lots of projects and posters. Which high schools had tours July-Dec 2016?


Humanities City - Ran 44 sessions of Open Studio and Open Lab. This provided students with the opportunity to do their work outside class time.


Humanities South - Donna Fierle attended LitTech Forum sponsored by Buffalo Literary Corridor. It was held at the Design Innovation Garage (DIG) at the Innovation Center, Buffalo, NY. (Date of event?


Math/Computer Science C/N/S - Math faculty attend national and state math conferences. What conferences? Who attended? When?

Q5_32: Enhance partnerships between the Workforce Development Department and all facets of the college Business & Public Service

Early Childhood - Awarded a student 9-credit hours of course work through LEAP. This student possessed her Child

Development Associate (CDA) with the Child Care Resource Network.

Hospitality Management North - Faculty members, both adjunct and full -time, are invited and encouraged to participate in professional development training by attending industry conferences and professional organization dinner engagements/events. Students are encouraged/invited to participate in Study Abroad opportunities. We work closely with students seeking LEAP credit consideration. We have established a relationship with New York

State Corrections Chefs, Delaware North, and more.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science - Spoke to WFD about developing programs and possibly teaching for them. When? What programs are being developed?

Q5_33: Leverage the Workforce Development Department to expand customized non-credit offerings as components for academic certificate and degree programs Business & Public Service

Hospitality Management City - All Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts students are required to take the Sanitation course which upon successful completion grants the students a nationally recognized ServSafe certificate from the National Restaurant Association. Upon graduation from ECC's Culinary Arts and Baking &

Pastry Arts curricula, students receive certification from the American Culinary Federation. Both certifications are nationally recognized and make our students more marketable to employers.


Industrial Technology - CNC Precision Machining certificate is stackable and latticeable with Industrial Technology

AOS degree. Works closely with ECC's Workforce Development to provide noncredit coursework for local industry.

Q5_34: Assess all business processes and eliminate or reduce duplicative or wasteful processes



Information Technology - Reports are requested from various departments asking for the same information. We

comply with each request but the process is redundant. Which reports?

Q5_35: Rationalize course scheduling


Business Administration North - All courses shown in the course schedule should be allowed to run. The student becomes frustrated when he/she registers for a course and it is later cancelled.

Criminal Justice South - Comprehensive analysis conducted which resulted in three (3) classes being eliminated from seated offerings.

Health, Wellness & Physical Education Studies C/N/S - For spring 2017 course scheduling all courses which ran in

spring 2016 with multiple sections had the total number of students enrolled divided by the section student cap to

figure out percent seats fi l led and then sections were either added or cut before the spring '17 schedule was

submitted. Consideration was given to enrol lment increase during fall '16. One (1) seated class was added and

three (3) online sections were cut.

Information Technology - Utilizes one computer lab and it is used 100% M-F from 8-3pm.

Paralegal - Examine trends, headcounts and fi l l rates and try to decide what course offerings meet our students'

needs best. Duplicate sections of Introduction to Paralegal (PA100) and Crimes and Criminal Practice (PA110) were

eliminated. One (1) seated section of Introduction to Law (PA205) was eliminated due to chron ic low enrollment

and encourage students to enroll in Introduction to Law (PA205) online. We initially increased caps for

Introduction to Paralegal (PA100), Crimes and Criminal Practice (PA110), Estates (PA150), Legal Advocacy (PA212),

and Computer Assisted Legal Research and Writing (PA215). After Drop/Add, only one course - Computer Assisted Legal Research and Writing (PA215) was actually over the cap.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science - I put a lot of thought into this and try as hard as possible to proceed in a logical manner.

In my restructure of the department I plan to remove traditionally low enrolled food courses and rename them

and replace with more relevant courses if applicable. Were any courses changes July-Dec 2016?


General Studies C/N/S - Complied with 10% reduction of courses for Spring 2017 only to be told to make

additional reductions for Spring 2017. (Were reductions made at each campus?)

Humanities South - Reviews carefully any courses that rollover to ensure optimal scheduling for students. When

optimal scheduling is not found, schedules are changed. (What schedules were changed from June - Dec?)



Chemistry South – Chemistry Laboratories CAN NOT accommodate more than 16 students due to electric power

requirements and health and safety consideration (hazardous and flammable chemicals, gas outlets, etc.) Lectures MAY NOT be held in laboratories due to safety and only partial vis ibility of blackboard.

Math/Computer Science C/N/S - Will meet with Dr. Ed Holmes to discuss 2017 summer and fall scheduling. When

did they meet?

Q5_36: Assess campus signage and beautification through a detailed and phased plan


Business Administration North - Upgrade all older buildings on the North Campus.


Industrial Technology - The faculty personally (with no college reimbursement) purchased primer, paint and painting supplies and donated their time to paint the student made sign on the end of B-Building 300 wing.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science - Don't have a sign for department.


General Studies South - Recieved new furniture including desks and new carpeting. All offices were painted over

Summer and Fall 2016.


Biology South – In dire need of signage. Students and visitors frequently are lost because as you move from one

building to another there is no indication of which building you are in.

Chemistry South - Improved signage necessary at South. Visitors and students are often lost.

Q5_37: Assess student housing needs and make final recommendations


Business Administration North - There is a definite need for student housing. On campus housing should be made

available for all students.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science - Could probably use some dorms like everyone else.

Q5_38: Develop a facilities master plan and long-term facilities planning within all units



Industrial Technology - Identified several rooms that should be util ized for expanded course offerings, if and when

these rooms are vacant by departments moving into STEM building.

Health Science

Radiation Therapy Technology - Grant monies allowed for construction and renovation to accommodate VERT 3D

system and equipment.


Humanities South - Art Studio renovation was designed and implemented with a 20 - 30 year l ifespan as its goal.

Completed for Fall Semester 2016.

Q5_39: Establish School of Nursing

Q5_40: Connect resource allocation fully to planning and assessment


Paralegal - Budget primarily consists of faculty and staff salaries, the only other major departmental expenditure is

the cost of the Lexis Advanced software platform ($4,920.00 annuall y), util ized by the students enrolled in the

Computer Assisted Legal Research and Writing (PA215) and Paralegal Seminar (PA230) courses. We negotiated a reduced rate for agreeing to contract for three (3) years of service which resulted in a significant s avings.

Q5_41: Establish multi-year financial plans in all units and the college

Q5_42: Build periodic and sustainable assessment into all units

Academic Affairs

Library Resource Center C/N/S - ECC libraries utilize LibQUAL, which is a national l ibrary assessment service that

allows us to solicit, track and understand our users’ opinion of our l ibrary service. This information helps us assess

and improve our l ibraries and better market our l ibrary programs. This is done every 4 years and the next LibQUAL survey will begin in Spring of 2017.


Computer and Electronics Technology - Action plans are updated each semester by Technical Assistant.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science – I assess constantly, how can I do the course better, is there a better way to do things,

see how the students act and perform, then make changes. Were any changes made July-Dec 2016?

Dietetic Technology – A Program Assessment Plan has been established util izing format provided by our accrediting body. When was assessment plan established?


Radiation Therapy Technology - JRCERT plan of correction to achieve exam pass rate of 75%, analysis and

communication of this data to achieve these student outcomes with communities of interest and revising our contact hour ratio to be consistent per accreditation findings.


General Studies C/N/S - Assessment is ongoing and current as of Fall 2016 across all three campuses. Various

means of authentic assessment and project-based assessment occur in College Success Skil ls (GS111) and in

Assessing Degree Options (GS113) and Degrees, Skil ls & Service (GS114). (Did any assessments take place June - Dec?)


Math/Computer Science C/N/S - Current 5-year approved assessment plan in progress. Fall 2016, the unit will be assessing learning outcome 2 in all SUNY General Education courses. Was this assessment completed?

Q5_43: Establish a culture of continuous improvement in all units

Academic Affairs

Grant Development Office - The ECC Grant Development Office provided an introductory Grant Writing Workshop

for approximately 30-35 faculty and staff members.


Health, Wellness & Physical Education Studies C/N/S - Progress towards a new departmental degree (Sport and

Leisure Studies) was continued with a spring 2017 presentation to the New Curriculum Development Committee tentatively scheduled.

Paralegal - Collaborate and discuss with faculty what is working in the classroom and what needs improvement.

Adjuncts are encouraged to add their voices to the conversation so we can deliver the best course material

possible, keeping students best interests first.


Visual Communications-Graphic Arts & Printing - Developed pre and post test assessment plan aligned with

competencies/ student learning outcomes to revise coursework to reflect current industry standards and

employer’s needs for the fol lowing courses: Photoshop I® (GA131), Photoshop II® (GA141) and Intro to 3D

Modeling and Animation (GA146). Was this developed July-Dec 2016?

Health Science

Biotechnological Science – Always trying to improve and get better and give the best to students. What methods

are used to improve?

Dietetic Technology – Evaluation of each course every semester and changes made for areas identified as below

target as defined in accreditation guidel ines. Data is gathered each semester for evaluation. Continuous improvement is included as an outcome of assessment plan as mandated by our accrediting body.

Radiation Therapy Technology - JRCERT - Maintain l icensure and certification exam preparedness.



Math/Computer Science C/N/S - Summer 2016: revisit the STEM and nonSTEM developmental pathways to

ensure program success. Was this completed?

Q5_44: Create innovative instructional technologies in keeping with sound pedagogy


EMT - Implements performance-based approach in most courses. Is that what is meant by Capture Tools.

Information Technology - OERs were used in two (2) classes in Fall 2016.


Electrical Engineering and Nanotechnology - Enhanced courses Programmable Logic Controllers (EL260), Electrical Circuits III (EL202), Electrical Circuits I (EL118) with BlackBoard posted materials.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science - Courses are unique, colorful and use technology.


Math/Computer Science City – Convert a significant number of classrooms into “smart” classrooms each year until

all classrooms have “smart” capabilities. City campus: several classrooms are in the queue. Were any converted July-Dec 2016?

Math/Computer Science South – Convert a significant number of classrooms into “smart” classrooms each year

until all classrooms have “smart” capabilities. South campus rooms 3227 and 3228 have been converted. Were

they converted July-Dec 2016?

Q5_45: Create staff development strategies in CITS that support innovation and constant change

Academic Affairs

Library Resource Center C/N/S - ECC libraries and CITS joined together to create Elevate, which is a supportive

learning community to educate, promote and discuss new instructional technologies at ECC. Librarians taught 3

active learning workshops (for faculty) at all campuses that focused on how to use instructional technologies to engage students. 12 faculty members parti cipated in these workshops.

Q5_46: Provide continuous infrastructure improvements to ensure the security, integrity and reliability of information technology resources


Q5_47: Reduce on-going information technology maintenance and support expenses


Criminal Justice South - Submitted requisition for new audio-visual cart to replace outdated and old equipment

subject to breakdowns.


Industrial Technology – Three (3) members of department have been identified for training for FANUC

Certification in order to support a new certification class in FANUC CNC Programming.

Visual Communications-Graphic Arts & Printing - Provide instructors the ability to use two (2) Smart Classrooms

(computer/projector system) to teach and demonstrate software on a large projection screen. Smart classroom

labs provide for sight and/or hearing disabilities. Blackboard software is available as a web-assist in the classroom

to enhance teaching.

Q5_48: Improve the ability of academic programs to connect students to employers


Business Administration City – Continues to offer Internship course. Seven (7) students successfully completed

course. One (1) faculty member contacted regional director of the Smal l Business Administration to speak to two

(2) of his courses thus reaching out to 35 students interested in starting their own businesses within the

community.

Business Administration North – Internships should be provided to students.

Criminal Justice South – Established new internship for students with ECC Security. Civil Service tests announced

to class and posted in office area.

Early Childhood – Requires labs which essentially are internships where students are placed in several area early

childhood centers. Util ized 13 area early childhood centers this semester. Often this successful relationship results

in students being offered jobs upon graduation. This semester five (5) students were hired before graduation.

Hospitality Management City – Two (2) faculty, along with two (2) from North Campus met at a meeting facil itated

by Katie Marshall in Career Resource Center, with Delaware North Corporation representatives concerning

internships. We have been assured Delaware North can absorb the 12 students from our new Food Prep & Safety

Certificate program into viable internship programs.

Paralegal - Collaborate and work with Katie Marshall in Career Resources to share with our students recent job

postings within the legal and business community. We encourage second-year students to monitor Career Resource postings for job opportunities.


Electrical Engineering and Nanotechnology – Renewed articulation agreement with Erie I BOCES. Worked with

Buffalo Public Schools (Marcia Johnson) to help identify electrical courses for their electrical apprenticeship


program (Digital Electronics (IE120), Industrial Electronics (IE130), Programmable Logic Controllers (IE160),

Electrical Principles I (EL130), Lab for EL130 (EL131, Electrical Principles II (EL174) and Lab for EL174 (EL175).

Industrial Technology – Worked closely with Career Resource. Recently updated Machining and Manufacturing

Alliance website which can be found at: ecc.edu/mma. Courses are used for several NYS and private c ompany

apprenticeships. Worked with Workforce Development on apprenticeship course offerings regarding machining.

Networking and Telecommunications Technology – The Cisco Networking Academy has recently been recognized

by Cisco Systems for its role in providing education leading to placement in jobs at Ingram Micro and other

organizations. This recognition is in the form of a video highlighting the relationship between Cisco, Ingram Micro

and Erie Community College. The video has been shown at Cisco conferences worldwide. Was recognition and video shown in July-Dec 2016?

Visual Communications-Graphic Arts & Printing - Career Resource Center created an 'Employability Survey' to

distribute to WNY businesses. Employment opportunities are posted in the department. Was survey created July-

Dec 2016?

Health Science

Biotechnological Science – Communicate with employers and go out to visit to have them receptive to students.

What employers were visited July-Dec 2016?

Dietetic Technology – Placement opportunities are posted and emailed to all students and graduates of program.

Records are maintained for all available positions as well as those fi l led by students.

EMT South – Full-time and adjunct faculty continue to work and/or volunteer for numerous emergency medical

services agencies throughout the region. New Basic EMT students are recruited by adjunct faculty to the various

agencies.

Vision Care Technology - In November, 24 students participated in on-campus department sponsored recruitment

event with representatives from Vision Works. Vision Works is a leading provider of eyecare with more than 700 optical sites in 42 states and the District of Columbia.

Q5_49: Increase visibility of applied learning among faculty

Academic Affairs

Center for Alternative Course Delivery - Applied Learning Campus plan is complete (In Draft form). MYECC page

for Applied Learning created (waiting for hire for final documentation verification).


Criminal Justice City – Tomasina Cook completed applied learning program.

Early Childhood – Lori Fallon and Donna Bertini were awarded a mini grant ($490) by NYS Association for the

Education of Young Children. The grant was spent on children's books to be used in a service learning project. 33

ECC students participated by reading to children in 33 different classrooms in Buffalo area. Each class has

approximately 15 students, so about 500 children were read to through this program. The books were then left in

the center classrooms to be enjoyed repeatedly and to encourage literacy.

Hospitality Management City – Students and faculty completed five (5) large service learning initiatives this

semester: (1) Chef & Child Day in October for 60 students from Waterfront School; (2) SGA Thanksgiving Day in


November servicing 250 people; (3) City Mission Pie Donation in November; (4) Cocktail Party for 125 at Theodore

Roosevelt Inaugural Site in December for kick off to Victorian Christmas Fundraiser; (5) Dinner for 80 for the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site's Victorian Christmas.

Hospitality Management North – Prepares pies for City Mission and provides service for numerous events

sponsored by the Student Government Association.

Paralegal - Students enrolled in Paralegal Seminar (PA230) are offered opportunity to participate in an internship.

These internships usually take place out in the community where students provide service to a local area law firm or business. For the fourth (4t) semester Paralegal has 100% placement of students seeking internships.


Computer and Electronics Technology - Students were provided the opportunity to demonstrate skil ls and

knowledge through demonstration of student built projects. Marriweather Library, Ormsby Open House, 4H Youth

Science Day, ECC City, North and South Campuses), Pioneer Middle School, Oracle Charter School and Hamburg Middle School. What took place and what date at each of the locations l isted?

Health Science

Biotechnological Science - Try new things, do continuing education, talk of new things and try them. What specifically has been discussed and tried July-Dec 2016?


General Studies South - As the liaison for SUNY Applied Learning, attempts in Fall 2016 have been made to put information on ECC's website for INTERNSHOP.


Math/Computer Science City - Laurie Potter uses applied learning in Mathematics for Elementary Education Teachers I (MT118) and Mathematics for Elementary Education Teachers II (MT119) courses.

Q5_50: Improve financial literacy to reduce post-ECC debt loads


General Studies C/N/S - Financial l iteracy is taught in College Success Skil ls (GS111). Students view Your Life, Your

Money, a PBS video specifically visiting topics such as budgeting, credit cards, student debt, interest rates and

various types of loans. Students submit a budget sheet from Salle Mae as part of their final project. (Which campus

was it taught at in summer and fall?)


Math/Computer Science C/N/S - Financial l iteracy is taught in Algebra in the Real World (MT116), College

Mathematics I (MT125) and Survey of Calculus I (MT175) when exploring applications of exponential functions.

Q5_51: Enhance student experience by providing programming that teaches and exposes students to multi-cultural experiences, language studies, education abroad, and international student enrollment


Academic Affairs

Library Resource Center C/N/S - ECC libraries held 3 Human Library events which provided students and other

attendants with opportunities to look beyond stereotypes, prejudices, and biases. These events provided safe

avenues for conversation with representatives from cultural minority groups, social minority groups, social justice

groups, ECC faculty, staff, and alumni. During the Human Library events, 53 “human book” guest participants held

conversations with 338 “readers” who visited the libraries.


Emergency Management/Fire Protection Technology – Our teaching exposures students to multi -cultural

experience. What teaching methods are util ized?

Hospitality Management City – Two (2) students, Jennifer DiBella and Auston Manivong, were selected to

participate in Amalfi Coast Italy program run by Ann Arundel Community College and through the auspices of a

grant awarded by the Statler Foundation. These students will spend ten (10) weeks during the summer working in

Michelin Starred restaurants in Italy. Two (2) students from North Campus were also selected.

Hospitality Management North – The Study Abroad experience encompasses language studies, cultural experiences, and more.

Paralegal - From Fall 2014 to Fall 2016 Paralegal Chair Joe Krenitsky welcomed three (3) visiting J-1 Visa Scholars to

ECC. They attended several Paralegal courses, especially Federal Tax Practice (PA222) and Business Structures

(PA130). Their presence at City Campus added to cultural exchange and diversity. Their personal insights shared with our Paralegal students was a rewarding experience.


General Studies C/N/S - There is a diversity component in College Success Skil ls (GS111). Activities are practiced throughout the semester to offer students opportunities to learn about each other. (What activities?)

Q5_52: Ensure students have seamless and successful transfer to four-year degrees

Academic Affairs

Grant Development Office - ECC was awarded a SUNY Community College Career Services Grant ($100,000) to

create a stringer l inkage between the ECC One-Stop Center, Career Services Office and the Buffalo Office of the New York Department of Labor - to promote student employment, job placement and career pathways.


Criminal Justice City – Collaborate with transfer counselor to help students to transition to four -year degree programs.

Criminal Justice North – Students have a seamless transfer to all SUNY schools.

Criminal Justice South – This is monitored during student advisement. How?


Emergency Management/Fire Protection Technology – Curriculums have been developed and established for easy

transfer. Guided curriculum developed for each student. Always part of counseling and advisement process.

Information Technology – New articulation with SUNY Canton.

Paralegal - Established Joint Admissions Agreements with UB Legal Studies and Canisi us College Professional and

Technical Studies Programs and Articulation Agreements with Daemen and Hilbert Colleges Paralegal Programs to

offer Paralegal students the opportunity to continue their education at a four -year institution. With advisement,

students are guided through completion of necessary courses for seamless transfer into four -year program of their choice.


Electrical Engineering and Nanotechnology - Working on curriculum revisions to comply with SUNY defined transfer path. Were revisions done July-Dec 2016?

Health Science

Biotechnological Science – Working on articulation with UB Biotechnology program.

Dietetic Technology – Transfer agreements between 4- and 5-year programs are reviewed annually to maximize

program alignment. Additional transfer agreement with Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is being sought to provide a third option for students desiring transfer to 4- and 5-year school for Nutrition and Dietetics.


Humanities South - Fine Arts A.S. SUNY Transfer Paths for Art Studio, Design, and Art Education are imbedded in

the degree. Dual Admissions and/or Articulation Agreements: Completed: Buffalo State - Fine Arts and Art

Education. In approval process: Fredonia - Fine Arts. UB - Fine Arts (UB tracks: Art Studio, Photography, Graphic

Design). Under discussion/in process: Daemen College - Art Studio & Graphic Design. Buiffalo State -

Communication/ Graphic Design.


Engineering Science – Curriculum pathways are being developed for the different engineer disciplines to facilitate

seamless and timely transfer to 4-year engineering schools, particularly SUNY at Buffalo. Engineering Science

advises incoming students about dual admissions and seamless transfer particularly to SUNY Buffalo's 4-year

Engineering School. Few Engineering Science students obtain degrees in both Engineering Science and Mathematics.

English City – The English Department has done extensive work on articulation agreements and solidifying our SUNY transfer path. What was done July-Dec 2016?

Math/Computer Science C/N/S – Articulation agreements with all pertinent 4-year institutions. In Mathematics:

Canisius College, SUNY at Buffalo, SUNY at Fredonia, Buffalo State College; and in Computer Science: Canisius

College, Rochester Institute of Technology, State University College at Alfred, State University College at Brockport, SUNY at Buffalo.

Physics/Environmental Science North - Environmental Science and Environmental Technology curriculum is based

on providing students a seamless transfer to 4-year schools, particularly, SUNY Buffalo and College of

Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) in Syracuse. Looking into the feasibil ity of dual admissions with UB's Environmental Studies and ESF.


Q5_53: Identify additional credentialing opportunities via minors and double majors


Information Technology - Students can gain industry certification in Oracle or Cisco if desired.


Computer and Electronics Technology – Encouraged students to pursue both a 1-year certificate and 2-year degree. This semester we have one (1) student pursuing a second degree before applying for his first degree.

Industrial Technology - Most students seeking Industrial Technology degree, also acquire CNC Precision Machining

certificate, and graduate simultaneously. Did any acquire both July-Dec 2016?

Health Science

Biotechnological Science - Work with Clinical Lab Technician (CLT) and General Studies to make them aware of the

certificate program. One (1) student completed her CLT, AAS, doing Biomanufacturing AAS.

Q5_54: Improve student preparation for successful possible launch into further education, career and citizenship Academic Affairs

Grant Development Office - ECC was awarded a SUNY Community College Career Services Grant ($100,000) to

create a stringer l inkage between the ECC One-Stop Center, Career Services Office and the Buffalo Office of the New York Department of Labor - to promote student employment, job placement and career pathways.


Emergency Management/Fire Protection Technology - Working with NYS Department of Labor l iaison to track and

monitor the latest workforce needs in Emergency Management and Homeland Security. Data input for the wages

and employment opportunities in these fields. The liaison is a member of Advisory Board.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science - Do service learning, offer more rigorous course work, more thinking and planning to get

l ife and technical skil ls.


General Studies C/N/S - The following components are taught in College Success Skil ls (GS111): Career Research

Project - portfolio, including: resume, cover letter, career and personality assessments along with in depth career

research. Students util ize Monster.com, Indeed.com, and Linkedin.com to build relationships with businesses while

establishing networks.


Q5_55: Teach programs how to take greater ownership of student workforce success


Paralegal - Many students participating in internship opportunity in Paralegal Seminar (PA230) are offered

employment based on their performances during their internship.


Computer and Electronics Technology - In planning stages for move to new STEM building at North Campus in

2018. Areas of course consolidation are being investigated, such as a curriculum revision of courses Electrical

Circuits and Lab (CP114/115) to align with industrial electrical courses: Industrial Electricity (IE100) and Lab (IE101).

Also planning to move Casino Gaming Machine program to North and City Campuses. Updated gaming machines are being actively sought at this time.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science - Give students leadership skills through service learning high school interactive activities. Increased skil ls.

Q6_1: Other - Faculty: Business & Public Service

Criminal Justice South – Three (3) faculty members now serve as advisors to the Criminal Justice Club.

Hospitality Management City – Completed re-accreditation from the American Culinary Federation Educational

Foundation.

Information Technology – Louise Kowalski is presenting two topics at the League for I nnovation in Community

Colleges.

Paralegal - Departmental Committees work with Human Resources to keep job banks up to date. Interviewed

three (3) new adjuncts and five (5) Advanced Studies high school teachers during Summer 2016. Interviewed for

full-time instructor and submitted one (1) candidate awaiting BOT approval. New hires are provided orientation

and assistance from faculty and staff.


Electrical Engineering and Nanotechnology – Anthony Dalessio attended New York State Cyber Security and

Engineering Technology Association (NYSETA) conference (October 20-21, 2016) about transfer paths. Elena

Brewer submitted abstract for 2017 National American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference,

multidisciplinary division (abstract is accepted).

Nanotechnology – Applied for a National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education (NSF ATE) grant

along with a consortium of colleges with Penn State University as the lead applicant.

Networking and Telecommunications Technology - Department has been granted $5,000 for radio ads from Cisco.

We are now planning an event for January 7, 2017 to promote our program and Cisco Networking Academy. Our


planning in 2016 will result in a 4-hour education and career fair for an audience of recent high school graduates

and adult learners.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science – Need a full-time faculty member. I am teaching nearly all courses and doing

advisement (Open registration days I am here 8-7pm both days).

Dietetic Technology – New Curricular Map completed. Program Assessment Plan to be updated to be aligned with

new curricular map. Syllabi to be reviewed and updated to reflect new Core Knowledge and Competencies for the

Dietetic Technicians Registered (DTR). Began preparations for completion of Program Self Study and site visit in Fall of 2017.

Radiation Therapy Technology – Recruitment and retention of full -time Clinical Coordinator/Instructor meeting JRCERT accreditation mandate.

Vision Care Technology - During ABO-NCLE Educational Conference in September in Orlando, FL, Jack Braun, Janet

Acara and John Godert presented five (5) continuing educational courses and two (2) national exam review

workshops. During the conference John Godert co-chaired the Commission on Opticianry Accreditation

Commissions meeting. He received the National Academy Opticianry Educator of the Year Award. In October Janet

Acara presented at the Vision Care Institution in Jacksonville, FL. Janet also taught two (2) NCLE National Certification Review courses and presented to Professional Opticians of Florida in Fort Lauderdale, FL.


Biology South – Through regular department meetings, tried to be sure that all faculty, full -time and adjunct are

on the same page regarding policy and course content. The more adjunct faculty the college hires, the harder it is

to keep a sense of consistency since some of these individuals are there only 1 or 2 days/evening per week.

Math/Computer Science C/N/S - David Usinski contributes to the NYS Math Standards Rewrite (volunteer), Math

Content Advisory Panel at NYSED (volunteer), SUNY Excels Access committee co-chair Deborah Doucette - Middle

States Coordinator Susan Rothwell - Senior year bridge course NYSED Laurie Potter - Say Yes! Mathematics Coach

Brian Milleville - CWCC, NYSMATYC Board Colleen Quinn - College Senate Chair

Q6_2: Other - Students: Business & Public Service

Criminal Justice South – New officers installed for student Criminal Justice Club which re-charted for Fall semester. Members participated in a clothing drive for the homeless.

Information Technology - Former ECC students receive various local awards due to their efforts in the community.

I have solicited help from ECC Foundation to spotlight some of these students.

Health Science

Vision Care Technology - During the American Board of Opticianry & National Contact Lens Examiners (ABO -NCLE)

Educational conference in September in Orlando, FL senior student Suzanne Zhusma participated in the National

Federation of Opticianry Schools College Board. The $750.00 funding was arranged through support of the National Federation of Opticianyry School s (NFOS) and WNY Society of Opticians.



General Studies South - In Summer 2016, a student completed an internship with Time Warner Cable. The

students in College Success Skil ls (GS111) participated in a City Mission food drive in Fall 2016.


Biology South - Students expressed concern regarding course offerings and the way scheduling has been handled.

We used to be able to walk students through advisement process with Web Advisor several weeks before the actual registration began.

Q6_3: Other - College: Academic Affairs

Grant Development Office - Perkins Grant 2016-17 funding provided $492,739 in equipment upgrades for three

academic departments (Industrial Tech./CNC, Radiation Therapy Tech, Culinary Arts City) and $11,000 to renovate

labs for the new equipment.

Workforce Development -

Community Education:

• PVTN CUNY 2697: Delivered 15 PVTN courses to include: 4 “Safety and Fire Considerations”; 5 “Solar PV

for Engineers and Architect” courses; 3 “Solar PV Permitting and Inspection Method”; and 3 courses in

Policy Making delivered by Pace Law School; to 256 trainees over 72 contact hours of training. Bil led and

received Q3 $36,753.13 in grant funds.

• PVTN CUNY 2697: Received Q2 $20,473.83 in grant funds.

• PVTN CUNY 2697: Received $42,000 in additional grant funding for outstanding achievements in

executing the 2015 grant #062.Board of Trustee Amendment “”A” Approved.

• PVTN: Continue to manage all online EventBrite© Registrations associated with the PVTN for all four

course offerings as outlined in the contract and in “Amendment A”

• PVTN: Attended (Executive Dean) annual PVTN Submit held in Malta, New York on 10/24/16‐

10/25/16; a mandatory requirement to maintain and enhance further grant funding.

• PVTN: Sending flyers for mailing distribution to ECC duplicating centers to enhance efficiencies as opposed

to using the Toshiba printers for mass mailings. Mailing (direct) to the lists provided by the granting

agencies for fire/safety, architects, and engineers are required by the grant funding source. List Serves will

continue as NYSERDA and other partners provide email addresses; another grant requirement.

• PVTN: Provided 6‐month schedule through March 2017 for NYSERDA 2697 to be posted on EventBrite©.

Nicole monitors this to meet the grant break‐even points for class instruction.

Outcomes this Fall 2016 Term compared to all other PVTN CUNY, SUNY, and BOCES partners:


• Green: Submitted quarterly report to NYSWDA as per GBTC contractual requirements as follows:

Quarterly Report 07/01/16 to 09/30/16 and the second quarterly report is due on 1/15/17. The second

report will reflect the training activity from October 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016 is due on 1/15/17.

• Green: Continue to util ize SharePoint to establish a schedule/calendar for all RE and EE training to

maintain partnership requests (NYSWDA) and foster training to the community.

• Green: Continue to support and schedule NYSWDA classes scheduled by Matt Redmond for use at the

training facility for the upcoming semester.

• Green: Continue to update successes to promote Green Building Technology Center including a local spot

showcase the advantages of training related to job enhancements and job creation through flyers, the ECC

website, and local organizations.

• Green: Redesigned website to for a green landing page.

• Green: Continued to have academic students util ize the labs for geothermal and PV. Perkins funds

provided a windmill, jellyfish, and large free‐standing solar array.

• HPOG Rx Technician Round 2: Started Round 32 grant eligible trainees or $118,400 in grant funded

revenue from 10/1/16 through 9/30/17.

• HPOG Rx Technician: Offered 14 sessions of TABE testing for eligible dislocated and underemployed

workers as required by the Health and Human Services (HHS) grant. 83 participants took the TABE from

July 13, 2016 through 9/21/16. Classes started in October. BETC approved, enrolled, and provided 18

trainees ITA vouchers for the 302‐hour non‐credit training program.

• HPOG Rx Technician: Secured 18 students $66,000 in ITA training funds. 13 students completed the

rigorous training program as many mentorship classes and workshops were offered. The course start date

was 10/3/16.

• HPOG Rx Technician: Hired an ISS paid by the grant to assist project director. She has assumed not only

instructional support tasks, but also the duties of scheduling and administering the TABE tests; fostering

recruit and manage participants; assisting to develop internship sites; and helping arrange and manage

internship following the ISS job description.

• HPOG Rx Technician: Re‐designed the curriculum to feature textbooks published by the American

Pharmacy Association and to include eight hours of pharmacy law and medication errors taught by a UB

professor, eight hours of community pharmacy taught by a UB professor; a third‐generation family‐based

pharmacist.


• HPOG Rx Technician: Continued the partnership with UB School of Pharmacy: 16 hours of hands‐on

experiences in UB’s simulation and compounding labs were offered to Cycle/Session 1 this fall term.

• HPOG Rx Technician: Provided (contract) tours of local pharmacies, l ike McKesson, a highly automated

facil ity that fi l ls prescriptions for all 80 Wegmans stores on the East Coast.

• Mandated Professional Training: Delivered five NYS mandated training courses to include: one child

abuse 11/19/16 with one trainee. Consideration to reposition courses to medical and health care journals

along with the NYS Infection Control and Barrier Precaution training. 49 Trainees took infection control

over 5 courses for $2,250‐in revenue. Sustainability evaluation underway for spring 2017 term for up to

March scheduled courses.

• Insurance: Delivered the first 48 hours of the 100 hour course (Personal l ines) was completed by three

trainees $1,197 and four trainees completed the 100‐hour (Property and Casualty) NYS licensure

approved at $679 per offering or $2,716.00. Consideration to reposition courses to advertise in WNY Jobs

to determine sustainability for spring 2017 and then consideration of a hybrid course which may reduce

costs and enhance attendance.

• Partnerships: Enrolled nine trainees for a total of 1,917 hours securing $12,395 in revenue for the

department.

• Grant Opportunities: Working with Culinary for a NYS Health Grant and met with Niagara Falls who

received the $250,000 in funding for developing a Learning Garden, training for healthy l iving, and health

care analytics.

• PSWP: Conducted three non‐credit customized workshops in partnership with the SUNY Research

Foundation. The three topics included Writing Mechanics to 16 public employees who work for NYS,

Writing Composition to 25 employees, and Pharmacology 6 employees (snowstorm will be rescheduled).

Received purchase order $4,500.

Corporate Training Activities July to December 2017

• SUNY Workforce Development Projects 2015‐2016: Training was conducted for four projects selected as

SUNY Workforce Development projects. These projects include the following: RETA Consortium, Peerless

Winsmith, API Delevan and Seal and Design. A total of 120 trainees participated in the program. 100% of

the award was util ized or 574 hours of training was conducted. The total valuation of the SUNY Workforce

Development project was $109,635.

• SUNY Workforce Development Projects 2016‐2017: Training has applied (and been granted) funding for

the five SUNY Workforce Development projects. These projects include the following: Industrial Electricity

Consortium, Cobham, DKP Buffalo, Staub Machining and Thomson. A total of approximately 100 trainees

are expected to participate in these noncredit customized training programs. The total valuation of the

project is $90,267. Identification of potential companies for the 2017‐18 grants are on‐going and it is

anticipated that an RFP may be released in May or June with a due date of July 2017 for further

applications for the next fiscal year

• NYSDOL CFA – (NFTA): During this timeframe, the NYSDOL CFA contract process has begun between ECC

and the NYSDOL. Planning meetings have taken place and classes have been scheduled for the second half

of 2016. The approved Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) is set to train 48 potential NFTA

employees. Two areas of customized non‐credit training will be conducted and include a “Prep” course for

an Entrance Exam for potential bus drivers and a Mechanic skil ls training course for existing (incumbent)

employees. The total valuation of the project is $60,200.

• Hazard Abatement Board Safety Training 2015‐2016: Training for the 2015‐16 NYSDOL Hazard

Abatement Board Grant provided training to a total of 25 approved companies and organizations. Open

enrollment training was also available for individuals within the community seeking OSHA 10 and 30 Hour


Outreach training. Overall, a total of 1,488.5 hours of training was approved, of which 1,320 hours of

training was completed with 8,277 duplicated participants with a total valuation of $166,793 reimbursed.

• Hazard Abatement Board Safety Training 2016‐2017: Corporate Training has once again applied for the

NYSDOL Hazard Abatement Board Grant for 2016‐17. In February 2016 a grant application was submitted

on behalf of 26 companies. In the application a total of 1,651 hours was requested to train 12,135

participants with an overall valuation of $222,669. The college received an award of $116,308; a decrease

of 47.7% although ECC was in the top ten of all New York State awardees.

• Ford Industrial Readiness Certificate Program: In May 2016 ECC and the UAW‐Ford began a new

program, Ford‐UAW Industrial Readiness Certificate Program (IRCP). The IRCP is a noncredit training

program that operates nationwide in conjunction with other technical and community colleges, and offers

a series of three classes in Shop Arithmetic, Machine Tool Blue Print Reading and Trade Related

Preparation. The total hours of the three classes is 112 hours and ECC will run both day and evenings

sessions starting in May 2016. The cycle will repeat in the fall for a total of 4 cycles of training, totaling 448

hours. The courses will be conducted by ECC personnel, and participants in the program will need to

successfully complete each of the three classes with a grade of 75% or better to complete the program.

Completion of the classes is the first step for these students to be considered for inclusion in the Ford

Apprentice Program, which can lead to stable careers in the skil led trades, as well as increased wages,

enhanced skil l development and better retirement benefits. To date, more than 100 participants are

registered for the IRCP Program. This training program is being conducted at Lackawanna High School as

part of a new partnership with the Lackawanna School District.

• Erie County Department of Social Services: ECC has submitted an application to provide academic

courses to incumbent workers from the Erie County Department of Social Services. Three academic areas

of study have been identified, Liberal Arts (Social Science), Business Administration and Paralegal. A

determination on the status of the program has not yet occurred as of this report. A total of 12 slots for

participants have been requested, with a total valuation of $82,850. Classes were to start in the fall of

2016; unfortunately, ECC was not awarded funding for this program.

• TAA-CCCT Apprenticeship Training Internal Partnership: Util ized the remaining funds in the TAACCCT II

grant for development of a new course curriculum. Beginning in December 2015 – February 2016,

Corporate Training has developed new curriculum related to Advanced Manufacturing concentrated in

trade of Industrial Electricity. These courses were specifically developed to include the manufacturer of

CNC equipment, Siemens. The courses will compliment others already developed for the Electrical

Manufacturer, and Fanuc. The amount which was spent for this course curriculum was $17,880.

• Miscellaneous Training: Recurring training for the GMSTC and Ford Technical Training programs were

conducted during this timeframe under contractual obligations. The Corporate Training Department

continues to operate these regional training centers for GM and Ford. The value of the contract for Ford

Technical Training was $132,160 and GMSTC $136,400. Ford and Aurubis Apprentice training was also

conducted during this timeframe. In addition, the Corporate Training Department began a Customer

Service training program for the City of Buffalo. Other smaller miscellaneous cash courses were also

conducted during this timeframe aside from the relative large training projects mentioned in this section.

Driving Programs:

Driver Training Activities July 2016 through November 2016

• Driver Improvement Program (DIP): Provided 62 courses to 1,477 trainees over 192 hours securing

revenues of $56,141.00

• I‐Drive: Provided 15 courses to 236 trainees over 45 hours securing $11,937.66 in revenue.

• Risk Intervention Program: Provided 9 courses to 100 trainees over 108 hours securing revenues of

$8,190.00.


• Impaired Driving Program (Previously known as DDP): Provided 11 courses to 145 trainees over 176

hours securing revenues of $44,615.32

• Driver Education (AAA Partnership): Provided 6 courses to 86 trainees over 288 hours securing revenues

of $33,997.48.

• Point Insurance Reduction (PIR): Provided 3 courses to 123 trainees over 18 hours securing revenues of

$7,148.04.

• Total Semester Metrics Through November 2016: Total courses 106, Total trainees 2,167, Total hours 827

and total revenues $162,029.50

• Other Opportunities: NEW it is now available for the City of Buffalo to offer driver improvement programs

for offenders. Multiple efforts have been made by the department to solicit potential students for

participation at the City Campus location without result. It would be helpful that senior executive staff or

other college advocates support this revenue generating initiative.

One Stop Activities 2016:

• ITAs to ECC: Increased by 48.9% the number of ITAs given to dislocated workers to attend ECC; from 45 to

67.

• ITAs to ECC: Increase to 67 ITAs produced $269,111.65 from September 2016 through November 2016.

There is a lag time of 3‐4 weeks from Job Orientation to voucher approval and ITA confirmation.

• Placement Statistics for Erie: Exceed all area WIOA One Stop agencies with 1,253 “unique” job

placements with an average salary of $33,253 per year. This report was posted to year two of program

review.

• Enrollment for Jobs: Enrolled 765 new jobseekers from 7/1/16 to 11/30/16 using the New York State’s

One Stop Operating System (OSOS) to tract and measure participants.

• Registered Participants: Tracked 1,314 active jobseekers from 7/1/16 to 11/30/206; 648 were male and

666 were female.

• Contract Renewal FY 2016-2017: The Workforce Investment Board provided ECC Workforce Development

a renewed contract in the amount of $638,928.20


Information Technology - A membership with Buffalo Game Space was created that provides ALL ECC Students with 50% of all events.

Health Science

Biotechnological Science – Need more help to promote the program, more PR and a full -time faculty or TA.

EMT South - Students who are members of an emergency medical services agency and pass the New York State

Department of Health (NYSDOH) certification examination, are eligible for funding and tuition reimb ursement

through the NYSDOH. Annually this results in thousands of dollars funneled back through the grant department to

offset both tuition costs to students and equipment cost for department.

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