TITLE III: STRENGTHENING HBCUs
Title III Objectives and Action Plans
Graphic Design: Continued Activity
Planning Unit : Title III and University Plan
Responsible for Implementation: Toisaun Denson, Activity Director
Planning Objective: To effectively communicate to its constituents and interested parties. These needs have become more urgent due to the needs to, (1) update all documents, and printed material with name change, (2) maintain and increase a positive image of the institution; (3) increase marketing; (4) better manage fiscal matters; (5) develop new documents, handbooks, and catalogs; (6) inform students; and (7) communicate with all interested parties.
Action Plans
FY 1998:
To establish a basic University wide network forms and graphic print shop operations.
To develop a charge back scheduling and cost system.
To increase the University image with improved reproduction capabilities.
To immediately respond to graphic print needs.
To expand the capabilities of Public Relations and the Print Shop with graphic design options.
Resources Needed: 100% Funded by Title III.
Computer Support Office: Continued
Planning Unit: Title III and University Plan
Responsible for Implementation: Activity Director: Barbara Smith, Director of Campus Computer Service
Planning Objective: To provide campus wide support for installed computer hardware and software. Users are generally unable to deal with abnormal system operation, and are not competent to trouble shoot hardware and software problems. Users are generally not competent to diagnose system failures even to the extent of determining if inconsistent operation is the result of hardware or software problems. Personnel and facilities need to remain available to maintain system hardware and software configurations and to provide inspections needed to detect and remove virus contamination. Untrained users frequently create additional system problems when they attempt to trouble shoot problems with computers, printers, network hardware and system software and applications. User intervention often creates more problems than they eliminate.
Action Plans
FY 1998:
Provide personnel necessary to support installation of hardware and software for all campus units.
Provide personnel capable of identifying hardware failures, and replacing failed sub-system units such as hard drives, floppy drives, power supplies, VDUs, video boards, disk controllers, SCSII host adapters and keyboards.
Where appropriate, these individuals would initiate repair and support activities beyond their responsibility or capabilities.
Provide a systematic inspection program to locate and eradicate any virus that might infect systems on campus.
Because of the mix of hardware, this activity would not maintain a stock of sub- systems other than those that are not manufacturer dependent such as floppy drives, keyboards and VDUs.
Provide five micro computer systems to be lent to users when the technician is unable to accomplish immediate repairs on site.
Provide on site repair support and assistance to users on campus. Establish purchasing procedures that are consistent with State and local regulations that will provide for local purchase of sub-systems to support maintenance activities. Sub systems needed to support repair activities must be available to maintenance personnel within twenty-four hours of requirement detection.
Resources Needed: 100% Funded by Title III.
Computer Learning Center
Planning Unit: Title III and University Plan
Responsible for Implementation: Mrs. Carol Tapp, College of Business Administration faculty member: Title III Activity Director
Planning Objective: The purpose of the Computer Learning Center is to prepare faculty to utilize computer technology currently being made available on the Savannah State University campus in order that they may use that technology in the classroom. The computer will be used for class preparation, for delivery of classroom presentations, and for student evaluations by the professor. Faculty and administrators will use the computer in writing proposals, in writing materials for publication, and in keeping records for research. In addition, the computer will be used by students in assignment preparation and in other ways deemed appropriate by the professor for each specific class.
Action Plan
FY 1998:
Improve speed and quality of campus-wide communications between administrators and faculty/staff and between students and faculty.
Improve the delivery system in the classroom through faculty use of the computer to prepare for class, through classroom presentations (using publisher-provided materials and instructor-prepared materials), through student assignments using CAI software, and through improved record keeping using computer software.
Aid students in gaining expertise in computer usage through technology-based assignments.
Aid administrators and support staff in more efficiently and effectively carrying out their various duties.
Increase accuracy of records being kept through the University.
Resources Needed: 100% Funded by Title III.
Center for Faculty Development
Planning Unit: Title III and University Plan
Responsibility for Implementation: Ms Rosalind Kent, Learning Supports Faculty Member; Title III Activity Director
Planning Objective: The Center is modeled after the Bush Foundation Faculty Development Project in the northwest, and is structured to support the mission, goals, and plan of the college and address unmet needs of faculty. Moreover, the Center is poised to become the program under which all faculty development activities at the college would be coordinated. The Center for Faculty Development has four basic objectives and relative tasks. Through the achievement of these objectives, it is anticipated that professional skills development of faculty at Savannah State University will be supported by an established Center For Faculty Development; methodology, theory, and technology relative to teaching will be provided on campus to Savannah State University faculty through coordinated efforts of the Center; the effect of the introduction of faculty development techniques upon the learning outcome will be measured; and student opinion regarding course presentation and content of information will be reviewed.
Action Plans
FY 1998:
To establish a fully functional Center For Faculty Development; the tasks involved include planning and developing the Center, staffing the Center, and purchasing necessary equipment, supplies, and support material to maintain the Center.
To sponsor workshops and conferences that assist professional skills development of faculty; the basic task includes careful planning for the occurrence of faculty workshops for the remainder of the academic year into the next.
To evaluate student learning effectiveness through the use of the techniques, methods, and new learning models in a controlled manner.
To evaluate students' feedback and advice regarding faculty. Both objectives include a similar task of administering an instrument to ascertain specific information.
Resources Needed: 100% Funded by Title III.
Engineering Technology
Planning unit: College of Sciences and Technology and Title III Office
Responsible for Objectives: Dean and Title III Office
Planning objective: To implement Computer Engineering Technology emphasis (option) in the
Electronics Engineering Technology program.
Rationale:
Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology continues to be the growing areas in Engineering Technology. Students taking courses in the areas of Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology must use state-of-the-art equipment to keep pace with the ever changing technology. To launch the new Computer Engineering Technology option in the Electronics Engineering Technology program, a formal Microcomputer and Microprocessor laboratory is needed.
Engineering Technology program with an option in Computer Engineering Technology it is essential to acquire the equipment that will support the aforesaid areas. It is essential for our students to get the same exposure as students from other universities. The acquisition of this new equipment will provide the necessary hands on activities in the areas of Electronics Engineering Technology and Computer Engineering Technology. Program evaluation continues to be a top priority to determine how technological preparation is working and to encourage continues improvement. Perfonnance-based assessment is an essential aid for the success of our students.These additions to the Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology programs will result in the following benefits:
Offer our students the choice of an emphasis in the lucrative field of Computer Engineering Technology.
Our graduates will be able to compete effectively for jobs with graduates of other engineering technology programs both regionally and nationally.
Department will be able to respond to demands and expectations of the work place and employers in a rapidly changing technological environment.
New students and those seeking retraining will be exposed to applied skills in conjunction with theory.
Technological preparation will be outcome-focused to ensure that our graduates have the competencies needed to achieve their goals, whether the goal is employment or graduate school.
Graduates from the program will be able to demonstrate:
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an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering technology;×
an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;×
an ability to design a system component, or process to meet desired needs;×
an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams;an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering technology problems; and
an ability to use the techniques, skills and modem engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Action Plans
FY 1998:
This proposal request federal funding for the year (1997-98) to purchase the IBM-PC compatible computer, microprocessor trainers, microcontrollers, data acquisition system and digital system trainers. The laboratories in which Electronics Engineering technology are currently taught, are equipped with only six computers and lacks the training equipment in the area of Microprocessor, Data Acquisition system, Digital Systems, and Multimedia Training equipment. To impart the state-of-the-art knowledge to the students we will serve in this new Electronics Technology Laboratory.
Funded 100% using Title III Funds.
Savannah State University
Title III Grant
Funding Years 1998-2003
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Activity |
Year(s) Funded |
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1. |
Communication (fiber optic) |
3 |
|
2. |
Research Center (graduate & undergraduate) |
5 |
|
3. |
Virtual Reality (teaching and learning) |
3 |
|
4. |
Digital Technology |
1 |
|
5. |
Advising Students for the New Millenium |
2 |
|
6. |
Learning Support New Delivery System |
1 |
|
7. |
Marine & Environmental Science Enhancements |
3 |
|
8. |
Dev. Behavioral Science Laboratory |
1 |
|
9. |
Assessment Center (students) |
3 |
|
10. |
On-Line Education |
2 |
|
11. |
Registrar Office Automation |
1 |
|
12. |
Center for African American Studies |
2 |
|
13. |
Computer Aided Sciences Instruction |
2 |
|
|
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Year 5 |
Total |
|
1. |
100,000 |
300,000 |
300,000 |
|
|
700,000 |
|
2. |
200,000 |
200,000 |
150,000 |
150,000 |
150,000 |
850,000 |
|
3. |
200,000 |
200,000 |
100,000 |
|
|
500,000 |
|
4. |
200,000 |
|
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
5. |
200,000 |
200,000 |
150,000 |
150,000 |
100,000 |
800,000 |
|
6. |
200,000 |
|
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
7. |
200,000 |
200,000 |
125,000 |
125,000 |
|
650,000 |
|
8. |
|
150,000 |
|
|
|
150,000 |
|
9. |
|
50,000 |
175,000 |
200,000 |
|
425,000 |
|
10. |
|
|
50,000 |
325,000 |
|
375,000 |
|
11. |
|
|
50,000 |
200,000 |
|
250,000 |
|
12. |
|
|
200,000 |
200,000 |
|
400,000 |
|
13. |
|
|
|
50,000 |
250,000 |
300,000 |
|
14. |
New Replanning |
|
|
800,000 |
800,000 |
|
|
Total H |
1,300,000 |
1,300,000 |
1,300,000 |
1,400,000 |
1,300,000 |
6,600,000 |
H
Total annual amounts do not include Program Coordination costs.Campus Wide Communication: (Funded 100% Title III)
Planning Unit: Title III Office and University Plan
Responsibility for implementation: Title III Director: Director of Plant Operations
Planning Objective: To improve students access to the Internet and campus-computer system from any facility including dormitories. To insure contact direct and via message with all faculty members and students. To increase academic access to distance learning.
Action Plan
FY 1998-1999:
Fund study to provide fiber optic wiring to all residential facilities campus wide.
Create facilities utilization update to plan for the phase in renovation weeds with the fiber optic wiring.
Identify system support need to insure academic and Internet access via campus computer system.
Begin implementing academic program software identification and installation.
Design a campus-wide electronic message center FY 1999-2000.
Resources Needed: 100% Funded by Title III.
FY 1999-2000:
Begin the renovation phase of facilities.
Connect completed facilities to campus computer system.
Identify usage by individual and areas of interest.
Phase in additional academic distance learning capabilities.
Evaluate the system offerings.
Resources Needed: 100% Funded by Title III.
FY 2000-2001:
Continue the phase-in of all renovated facilities to the campus computer system.
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Complete the installation of the campus communication system.·
Evaluate the systems workload, academic program offerings and students’ progress.·
Review the university system distance learning options to be included.Resources Needed: 100% Funded by Title III.
University Research Centers: (Funded 100% Title III)
Planning Unit: Title III Office and University Plan
Responsible for Implementation: VP Academic Affairs and Title III Director
Planning Objective: To provide a university research center to support the graduate and under graduate academic Colleges and Centers. There is a need to conduct independent and contract research to support the academic units of a University. To work in tandem with the University Sponsored Research Center and Office of Institutional Research and Planning to provide support to data regarding the institution and long-range planning. To support the community, public services program by providing information and studies regarding the region. To provide actual or internship research experiences for students as they develop in their respective majors. To support faculty development opportunities, supplement and complement faculty skills and achievements, and to assist with faculty certification.
Action Plans
FY 1998-1999:
Establish a University Wide Committee presetting the areas to provide input for the establishment of a University Research Center.
Solicit proposals from consultants to advise the process to establish the Research Center.
Establish the mission, objectives, goals and expected results of a fully implemented Research Center.
Begin the process to seek certification of the Research Center.
Apply to the University System for consideration approval, sanction as a University Center.
Locate and provide the necessary facility resources to establish a Research Center.
Resources Needed: 100% Funded by Title III.
FY 1999-2000:
Provide/Complete renovation process for the Research Center.
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Agree upon the Purpose Mission, Goal (s), and Objectives of the center.·
Establish a phase-in of services and needs for the center.·
Provide research support to need institutional areas.Study the possibility of marketing the services of the center to regional public and private sector institutions.
Begin operations of the center.
Resources Needed: 100% Funded by Title III.