Principal Investigator: Mary Perrelli, Buffalo State Geographic Information Systems are an important emerging technology with broad application across many disciplines. SUNY has a site wide license for ESRI software, the leader in GIS technology, however these resources are currently underutilized. This project will develop a GIS Tech Hub to leverage shareable resources across campus, foster intellectual collaborations, integrate emerging technologies, and provide research support and training to students, faculty and local professionals. Co-PI’s and Key Partners: Wende Mix, Associate Professor, School of Natural and Social Sciences, Geography and Planning Department, Buffalo State Kelly M. Frothingham, Chair and Associate Professor, School of Natural and Social Sciences, Geography and Planning Department, Buffalo State Reports and Resources: Mid-project report

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: Sen Zhang, Oneonta Introduction to computer science courses vary widely from campus to campus within SUNY as well as outside the SUNY system. This project aims to explore and develop a semi-standardized and accessible introduction to computer science course that can potentially be adopted by multiple SUNY campuses. The course will be developed by the PI and Co-PIs (SUNY collaborating computer science instructors, see below), with review and input from other CS faculty members, and piloted (via online instruction) in the classes of the PI and Co-PIs. Course materials will be shared within the SUNY system through the SUNY Learning Commons and presentation at the annual SUNY CIT conference. The outcomes of the proposed work will align with Open SUNY and support seamless transfer, as well as address national, state and SUNY (https://www.suny.edu/educationpipeline/stemeducation.cfm) STEM-C (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science) education priorities. Reports and Resources: Final report SUNY CIT 2015 presentation abstract CCSCNE 2015 paper Project website Mid-project report Creative Commons License:     

Principal Investigator: Daniel Jones, Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome Advanced information technology provides students access to a wide range of learning experiences. One of the challenges of the on-line forum is providing exposure to hands-on laboratory experience to students. The goal of this project is to actively engage on-line students in the learning process. The crux of this proposal is to investigate and validate a new concept of bringing state-of-the-art technology to enhance pedagogical on-line learning approaches and provide flexibility of time and location for both students and faculty. Creating a dynamic and efficient learning environment with ubiquitous access to computing and laboratory resources is the main goal of this proposal. Furthermore, it will be an effective test bed for new educational technology of core interest to SUNY. For example, it will enable on-line delivery of Physics laboratory courses to fulfill General Education requirements for students who do not have direct and immediate access to the required laboratory equipment. Co-PI’s and Key Partners: Mohammed A. Abdallah, SUNY IT Reports and Resources: Mid-project report