PSCN
Appendix E: Proposal for New Initiatives (Complete for each new
initiative)
Audience: Deans/Unit Administrators, PRBC, Foundation, Grants Committee, College Budget Committee
Purpose: A “New Initiative” is a new project or expansion of a current project that supports our Strategic
Plan. The project will require the support of additional and/or outside funding. The information you
provide will facilitate and focus the research and development process for finding both internal and
external funding.
How does your initiative address the college's Strategic Plan goal, or significantly improve student
learning?
The Counseling Division will propose the creation of GNST FTEF FY 13-14 (e.g. first year
experience; GNST 15 & 20 -- based on PSCN 15 & 20). These courses will increase the number of
students that achieve their educational goal within a reasonable time and the courses will also
help identify and better support different types of students (laser, seeker, etc). The
coordination of these courses will be under a purview of a general counselor whose tasks will
also include the collection of data on additional populations including veterans and those readmitted after 1st or 2nd dismissal, in order to tailor PSCN workshops and/or classes.
What is your specific goal and measurable outcome?
We will assist a minimum of 200 Freshman achieve their educational goal in a reasonable
amount of time by taking the lead in the offering and implementation of GNST FTEF (e.g. first
year experience; GNST 15 & 20 -- based on PSCN 15 & 20). In order to achieve the specific and
measurable goals above it is imperative that the Division is allowed to hire more full-time
counselors.
What is your action plan to achieve your goal?
Activity (brief description)
Create GNST FTEF Curriculum & Program

Collaborate with other Academic Disciplines with
curriculum and model design
Run Pilot GNST FTEF Program

Target
Required Budget (Split out
Completion personnel, supplies, other
Date
categories)
Dec 2013
Run 2 mini pilots with 100 first year students
Evaluate effectiveness of Program
Jan – May
2014;
Aug-Dec
2014
Jan-Dec
2014
How will you manage the personnel needs?
See Appendix F1 – We will need to hire more full-time counselors.
At the end of the project period, the proposed project will:
Have a GNST FTEF curriculum and model to offer the College to address the needs of the
Strategic Plan Goal and the Student Success Act Initiative demands.
Will the proposed project require facility modifications, additional space, or program relocation?
NO.
Will the proposed project involve subcontractors, collaborative partners, or cooperative agreements?
It will involve collaborative partners within the College.
Do you know of any grant funding sources that would meet the needs of the proposed project?
We are in the process of researching possible funding sources.