3.2C.1    Specific Goals, Objectives and Resource Needs For This Cluster

GOAL #1: Relocate the Assessment Center into a larger facility and increase the number of computer stations from 12 to at least 25. Include provisions to administer quiet-room academic test­ing ("make-up" tests), and proctoring, for faculty accommodation.
     
Short Term Objectives:     · Improve student access to Assessment and "make-up" testing.
     · Eliminate lines and waiting list environment.
Long Term Objectives:     · Diversify the types of assessment and testing instruments.
     · Assist students, faculty, counselors, etc., by creating a multitude of assessment options including some diagnostic testing.
Resources Required - Short Term:        
Personnel     · 1-Testing Specialist (or Assessment Coordinator) (100%) as required by program growth.
     · 1-Testing Technician (50%) as required by program growth.
     · 1-Office Assistant/Proctor (100%) as required by program growth.
Facilities/Equipment     · Minimum 900 sq. ft. testing area with noise and climate controls.
     · Minimum 25 computer test stations with sufficient writing surface.
     · Small waiting room area for staging incoming and outgoing students outside of the actual testing environment.
Other Requirements     · Funding for trained part-time employee to allow coverage in the absence of full-time personnel.
     · Repair and or replacement monies to minimize equipment downtime.
Professional Development     · Funding to allow staff training and staff attendance at professional seminars and workshops both on and off campus.
Resources Required - Long Term:        
Personnel     · 1-Assessment Coordinator (100%) as required by program growth.
     · 1-Testing Technician (100%) as required by program growth.
     · 1-Office Assistant/Proctor (100%) as required by program growth.
Facilities/Equipment     · Replacement computers with mini-towers positioned under or at sides of tables (lower profile is student accommodation).
     · Scantron equipment to allow follow-on test grading in lieu of faculty grading.
Other Requirements     · Funding for trained part-time employee to provide coverage in the absence of full-time personnel.
     · Repair and or replacement monies to minimize equipment downtime.
Professional Development     · Funding to allow staff training and staff attendance at professional seminars workshops, and association meetings.


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