MSCHE Self Study April 2021

and converted to links with Panopto that are made available to students for later viewing if desired through our electronic learning management system Moodle . o all examinations were delivered electronically. Quizzes and examinations were delivered on Moodle and ExamSoft, respectively. Midterms and finals were delivered by ExamSoft using ExamID to identify students using facial recognition, and proctored electronically using ExamMonitor ( Campus Ramp ‐ Up Plan ).  Student learning is discussed in Standard V Facilities  To meet student needs for on ‐ campus relaxation space and increased study space, as revealed in student exit surveys, the Center for Student Life & Learning was constructed. This $10M project was completed in 2013.  In support of the College’s strategic goal of expanding its research program, improvements and needed repairs to the research space on Floors 16 and 17 were completed in 2013 at a cost of approximately $2.6M.  To fulfill the College’s 2011 enrollment management plan, the first ‐ floor lecture halls were gutted and reconstructed to accommodate the increased enrollment and enhance the teaching/learning environment. The cost for this project, which was completed in 2014, was $2.6M.  To improve the attractiveness and functionality of the College’s entrances and ground level, the 1st floor was completely redesigned and renovated. This project was completed in July 2016 at a cost of $6M.  To improve and modernize the electrical and mechanical infrastructure of the building, a major electrical upgrade was completed in July 2016 at a cost of $9.2M, and Phase 1 of a mechanical upgrade of the building’s air handling units was completed in February 2018 at a cost of $5.5M.  Phase II of the mechanical project is now underway and is expected to be completed in early 2021 at a cost of $9.7M.  The lower lobby (basement mezzanine) was renovated to become the primary location of student teaching labs. This project was completed in the summer of 2019 at a cost of $3.7M.  To enhance both the patient and clinical teaching experience, a new pediatric care unit was recently created on the 10th floor. This project was completed in March 2020 at a cost of $3.3M. The project’s funding came from capital, campus funds and private fund raising through the Optometric Center of New York (OCNY).  To enhance both the patient and clinical teaching experience, the University Eye Center’s primary care floor (7 th ) has been designed and is awaiting funding approval from Albany to proceed. When approved, the project will move into construction and should be completed within 2 ‐ 3 years at an estimated cost of $11.14M .  A portion of the 14 th floor has been redesigned as the new home for the Clinical Vision Research Center. This $2.64M project, having already undergone demolition, is awaiting funding approval from Albany to move into construction.  The Harold Kohn Vision Science Library has been upgraded and renovated at a cost of $578K. This 3 ‐ year project was funded using campus resources rather than capital.

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