What
is the purpose of SCCC's T3 Grant?
The Descriptive
Title for the Project is Interventions for Student Success.
The activity targets poor retention rates, faculty development
and academic assistance for at-risk students. The Grant spans
2004-2005 through 2008-2009 academic years.
Who are the primary contacts for the project?
Mike Fisher is the Project Director and also the Chair for the Division of Professional Studies. Olivia Lightle is the Teaching & Technology Center Facilitator. Rich McElrath is the Instructional Technologist. Onalie Pettit is the Student Success Advocate.
How may I participate in the project?
Freshman students, identified to be at-risk, participate in increasing numbers over the life of the grant. By the final year, successful interventions will be used with all at-risk students. Faculty
members may participate through professional development activities
directed at incorporating the use of technology into their
classes. The point of contact is Rich McElrath, who may be reached via email at rmcelrath@sullvan.suny.edu. All members
of the College community are encouraged to serve on standing
and ad hoc committees related to the grant. The point
of contact is Mike Fisher, who may be reached via email at mfisher@sullvan.suny.edu. The Teaching
& Technology Center (TTC) is located in E006. Faculty
and staff are welcome to use the technology and register for
workshops and/or 1:1 tutorial sessions. The point of contact
is Olivia Lightle, who may be reached via email at olightle@sullvan.suny.edu.
How do I seek T3 funding for professional development?
Typically, requests are sent to the TTC Facilitator first in E006 for processing. A travel paperwork checklist with hyperlinks is located on the common drive in the CAO-Forms folder with details about specific forms that are required. Completed paperwork is required in order for a decision to be rendered on the request. An ad hoc committee of faculty representatives reviews all requests and decides whether or not to approve funding. The TTC Facilitator is then informed of the funding status and relays this information to the applicant. (The committee meets on an as-needed basis.) Requests must be made thirty (30) days prior to travel and should be made within the following two windows: September 1 to December 1 and February 1 to May 1. The professional development committee reserves the right to discuss requests not made following these guidelines at its own convenience.
What is the criteria to receive T3 funding for professional development?
All applicants for project funding should complete a Request of Professional Development form (see S:CAO-forms) and all related forms (see S:CAO-Forms>Travel Paperwork). Additionally your request proposal should also discuss how the project will benefit the institution and address which of the following T3 fundable areas your request addresses:
- Use of technology in the classroom
- Teaching and learning techniques
- Student Retention
- Diversity
- Orientation/First Year Experience
- Advising
- Early Warning
- Mentoring
- Assessment/Evaluation
Requests will be considered for approval using the following criteria (Ranked 1=least-5=Most):
- Fits into T3 Mission
- Benefit to the institution
- Benefit to at-risk students
- Improves retention
- Fosters improved student services
- Benefit to Gateway courses
- Other benefits: Provide Explanation*
Final approval of requests rests with the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs.
Evaluation Procedure:
1. Upon project completion all grantees will draft a report evaluating their project and discuss how this project will benefit the institution. This report will also outline the information dissemination process (i.e. published work, workshop and/or presentation.
2. The grantee will also supply a feedback instrument to the information recipients to provide an opportunity for the presenter/publisher to gain better understanding of the perceived benefit of the information presented.
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