Principal Investigator: Yvonne Harrison, University at Albany The Certificate of Nonprofit Management and Leadership (CNML) jointly sponsored by Rockefeller College’s Department of Public Administration and Policy and the School of Social Welfare, is dedicated to increasing access to education that meets the needs of the nonprofit sector. Designed for students and working professionals who wish to develop leadership competency or become more effective in their leadership roles, the CMNL offers five courses jointly delivered between the two schools. While the courses and program have received positive evaluations, enrolment is down and numerous requests have come from the local nonprofit community to increase access to University at Albany, SUNY nonprofit academic programming, research and professional learning initiatives. We believe that open learning is one way to increase enrollment and meet sector demand. The funding requested through the IITG tier 1 program will: Reduce barriers to nonprofit education and research by increasing access to those who need it through a Massive Open Online Course, specialty course publication (Open Textbook), and research/development initiative. Increase enrolment in University at Albany, SUNY CNML courses by targeting a new supply of students looking for accessible professional learning opportunities (i.e. within the professional nonprofit community such as managers and board members). Facilitate research on the impact of online teaching and learning effectiveness in the CNML program through the Nonprofit Governance course (e.g. Coursera MOOC, blended learning environment, flipped classroom, integration of Nonprofit Governance Open Textbook and Sponsored Research). Engage in meaningful nonprofit sector activities which will lead to improvements in the human condition, at the local and state, nationally and global levels. Co-PI’s and Key Partners: Vic Murray, Adjunct Professor and Professor Emeritus, School of Public Administration, University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Cyril Oberlander, Director, Milne Library, Geneseo Reports and Resources: Mid-project report

Principal Investigator: Kelly Roe, Oswego Students across multiple departments will work collectively and collaboratively to create, and sustain a start-up e-magazine. The project centers on creative partnerships formed across departments for the purpose of simulating professional collaborations in the production creative work. This project will team writers, illustrators and graphic/media designers to produce an e-publication for distribution on Apple and Android based sites. The desired outcome is to establish an e-magazine that could be produced bi-annually. The project will initially feature work by SUNY Oswego students and hopes to expand to include partnerships with K-12 Schools from the surrounding area. Its purpose would be to provide an outlet for original creative work while also providing analysis of that work as well as technical explanation in order to allow others to build on the work. The ultimate goal is to empower students through participation in a creative enterprise with entrepreneurial possibilities that fosters expression and experimentation. Co-PI’s and Key Partners: Leigh Wilson, Creative Writing Professor, English Department, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Oswego Amy Bartell, Illustration Professor, Art Department, School of Communication Media and the Arts, Oswego Cara Thompson, Graphic Design/Multimedia Professor, Art Department, School of Communication Media and the Arts, Oswego Reports and Resources: Mid-project report

Awarded Grant: $10,000 Principal Investigator: Samara Smith, College at Old Westbury The Collaborative Media Center at SUNY Old Westbury expands on a successful proof-of-concept pilot funded by a 2013 tier one IITG. The Center’s mission is to support digital literacy and the use of emerging media tools in teaching, learning, and communicating at Old Westbury and in the community beyond. This mission is fulfilled by collaborating across disciplines and with community partners to support community-engaged and research-based student media projects. Digital projects are supported through the Center’s ongoing testing of open digital tools, the creation of online resources, and the offering of individualized online and face-to-face support. This model, designed to promote life-long digital literacy, provides a blend of online tutorials and individualized support until learners develop the confidence to master new technologies independently. Digital literacy is essential for job readiness and democratic civic engagement. Old Westbury, as the most diverse SUNY, is uniquely suited to host this digital divide initiative, an important area of focus across SUNY, as online learning is expanded. Co-PI’s and Key Partners: Laura Anker, Distinguished Service Professor of American Studies and Director of the First-Year Experience and Community Action, Learning and Leadership (CALL) Programs, Old Westbury Niev Duffy, Director of the Center for Social Policy and Community Engagement, Old Westbury Maryann Sinclair Slutsky, Executive Director, Long Island Wins Reports and Resources: Mid-project report Project outcomes report

Principal Investigator: Amy Lyons, University at Buffalo Multidisciplinary interprofessional teams of librarians, faculty and students at the University at Buffalo (UB) and SUNY Buffalo State (Buffalo State) will plan, pilot and evaluate innovative approaches to instruction using Open SUNY online learning tools and technology enhanced classrooms at Buffalo State. Interprofessional team instruction will center on student competencies in the discovery, evaluation and sharing of evidence-based information resources for collaborative, interprofessional decision-making in healthcare. The project will support UB’s Interporfessional Education (IPE) Initiative involving UB’s five health sciences schools, related disciplines, and resident education programs in affiliated teaching hospitals. It will also support Buffalo State’s undergraduate health education programs. The project will culminate with a two-day workshop to test and evaluate the effectiveness of the most promising instruction methods in the Buffalo State Butler Library active learning classrooms. The impact of these instruction methods and technologies on student learning outcomes and attitudinal changes will be studied using reliable and valid formative and summative evaluation methods. Project outcomes, model syllabi, evaluations and instruction videos will be disseminated in journal publications, on local/national library and IPE websites, at regional and national conferences, and via the SUNY Learning Commons. Co-PI’s and Key Partners: Maryruth Glogowski, Associate Vice President, Library & Instructional Technology, E.H. Butler Library, Buffalo State Gary D. Byrd, Director, Health Sciences Library, University at Buffalo Paul T. Wietig, Assistant Vice President, Interprofessional Education, Academic Health Center, University at Buffalo Nell Aronoff, Senior Assistant Librarian, Medical Education Services Librarian and Liaison to the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University Libraries, University at Buffalo Sharon Murphy, Associate Librarian, Reference and Education Services Librarian and Liaison to the School of Nursing, University Libraries, University at Buffalo Elizabeth M. Stellrecht, Senior Assistant Librarian, Clinical Librarian and Liaison to the School of Dental Medicine, University Libraries, University at Buffalo Deborah McConnell Chiarella, Senior Assistant Librarian, Coordinator Education Services and Liaison to the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University Libraries, University at Buffalo Michelle Zafron, Associate Librarian, Coordinator Reference & Education Services and Liaison to the School of Public Health and Health Professions, University Libraries, University at Buffalo Howard B. Pikoff, Associate Librarian, Specialist for Psychology, Social Work and Judaic Studies, University Libraries, University at Buffalo Michael Lavin, Librarian, Business/Management Librarian, University Libraries, University at Buffalo Amy Lyons, Associate Librarian, Associate Director, Health Sciences Library and Liaison to the Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences, University at Buffalo Andrew Symons, Clinical Assistant Professor and Vice Chair for Medical Student Education,  Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo Nancy Campbell-Heider, Associate Professor, Chair Family, Community & Health Systems Sciences, School of Nursing, University at Buffalo Donald Antonson, Professor, Associate Chair, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo Kathleen M. K. Boje, Associate Professor, Vice Chair and Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University at Buffalo Patricia J. Ohtake, Associate Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Science, School of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo Diane E. Elze, Associate Professor, Director of MSW Program, School of Social Work, University at Buffalo Paul E. Tesluk, Donald S. Carmichael Professor of Organization Behavior, Chair Department of Organization and Human Resources, School of Management, University at Buffalo Rosemary B. Lubinski, Professor, Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University at Buffalo Jeremiah S. Grabowski, Online Program Coordinator, School of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo Caryn Sobieski-VanDelinder, Webmaster/Graphic Designer, School of Public Health and health Professions, University at Buffalo Katie Bertel, Academic Outreach and Engagement Librarian, E.H. Butler Library, Buffalo State Leah Galka, Academic Outreach and Engagement Librarian, E.H. Butler Library, Buffalo State Carol A. DeNysschen, Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Buffalo State Constance Dean Qualls, Professor, Chair Department of Speech-Language Pathology, Buffalo State Reports and Resources: Mid-project report