Tier Two Awards

Tier Two Awards (Projects up to $20,000)

2022-23

Principal Investigator	Campus	Project Name
Jonathan Blair	Jamestown Community College	Innovative Instruction at Jamestown Community College
Dana Antonucci-Durgan	Suffolk County Community College	Using Virtual Reality to Provide Inter-professional Student Education in Alzheimer’s Disease
Adele Merlino	Maritime College	COIL Rubric
Katarina Silvestri	Cortland	Developing an Open Video Repository for Cultivating Literacy Professionals in Online Graduate Programs
Fred Doloresco	University at Buffalo	Digital Health Bytes: A Modular Digital Health Curriculum for Health Professions Education
Stephen Burke	Rockland Community College	Building a Community: Interpreting the Past through the History of Brick Making in Rockland County
Laurel McNall	Brockport	Going Gradeless: Exploring Ungrading as an Assessment Innovation to Enhance Student Outcomes and Equity
Michael Kramer	Brockport	SUNY HistoryLab: A Cooperative Digital Laboratory for Historical Inquiry in the SUNY System and the State of New York
Zhanjie Li	SUNY Polytechnic Institute	Virtual Reality (VR) for Engineering Education: An Interactive Learning Module and Virtual Labs
Hants Williams	Stony Brook University	The Cloud Learning Studio (CLAS) for Educational Content Creation
Paulo Castillo	Farmingdale State College	Advanced Active Learning Modules Development: Improving Student Learning using Portable Computer-Based Test Equipment

2019-20

Principal Investigator	Campus	Project Name
Lee Graham	SUNY Oneonta	Refining a Scalable Model for Open Educational Practice across the SUNY System
Ana Jofre	SUNY Polytechnic Institute	CITE: Collaborate Interactive Table for Education
Telisa Stewart	SUNY Upstate Medical University	Using Virtual Reality to Provide Inter-professional Student Education in Alzheimer’s Disease
Patti Reuther	Binghamton University	The Development of Immersive Virtual Reality Scenarios for Increasing Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, and Self-efficacy in Healthcare Education
Erin Kearney	University at Buffalo	Enhancing Teacher Candidates’ Observational Skills and Instructional Practice through Video-Based Learning Platforms
Bina Ramamurthy	University at Buffalo	UBCert using Blockchain Technology
Sebastien Lacombe	Binghamton University	Digital Bridges to the Past: Integrating Digital Imagery and Virtual Technology Instruction into the Archaeology and Biological Anthropology Curriculum
Robert Kidd	SUNY Maritime	Autonomous Vehicle Design Program: Developing Generic Autonomous Vehicles for Research and Education
Todd Sage	University at Buffalo	Motivational Interviewing: A MOOC Coursera Course for Health Professionals
Allison Miller	Cornell University	Using Adaptive Learning Technology to Advance Clinical Competency in Performance and Interpretation of Equine Musculoskeletal Ultrasound of the Distal Limb
Karen Wicka	Genesee Community College	Genesee Community College Justice Technology Center

2018-19

Principal Investigator	Campus	Project Name
Joseph Kerr	University at Buffalo	Open edX Pilot
Richard Lamb	University at Buffalo	Virtual Reality as a Means to Prepare Preservice Teachers
David Murray	University at Buffalo	Open Cyber Arena: Replicable, scalable and flexible hands-on cybersecurity learning environment
Robert Wahler	University at Buffalo	Development of a Micro-Credential on the Newly Developed Pharmacist Patient Care Process for Use in Pharmacy and Health Profession Programs: Promoting Patient-Centered Care
Patrice Torcivia-Prusko	Cornell College of Human Ecology	A Holistic Evaluation of Innovation Projects Across SUNY Campuses
Julie Ramnarais	Maritime	Virtual Reality Training Program: Using 360 Degree Videos to create an Immersive Learning Environment
Ibrahim Yucel	SUNY Polytechnic Institute	SUNY Immersive Augmented Reality Classroom Development and Deployment
Danyelle O’Brien	Alfred State	Alfred State Micro Credentialing Project For Sustainability
Terrance Keys	Monroe Community College	MOOC Model for New Care Coordination Competencies Training
Alla Myzelev	Geneseo	TimeStitch Database: Crowdsourcing and Community Engagement
Shelli Cordisco	Broome	Music and Technology in the Community College Music Theory Classroom
Stuart Inglis	University at Buffalo	Developing an Immersive Video Production of a Cadaver-Based Human Anatomy Review
John Cabra	Buffalo St.	MOOC for Myanmar: Creativity in Context
Barat Wolfe	Canton	Understanding Collegiate Varsity eSports: Team Culture and Biopsychosocial Health
Stephen Burke	Rockland Community College	Using Excelsior’s OER OWL to Promote Writing in the Disciplines

2017-18

Principal Investigator	Campus	Project Name
Hilary Becker	Binghamton University	Materials Matter: Integrating Science and Aesthetics for STEM Education
Patricia Ohtake	University at Buffalo	Improving Health Care Delivery for Refugees and African Americans Using Technology-Enhanced Interprofessional Experiential Learning
Talia Lipton	Rockland Community College	Establishing a regional interdisciplinary OER Institute to further develop a pipeline of experienced, research-inspired educators and students.
Peter Yacobucci	Buffalo State College	Seamless Integration of Political Science and International Relations Curricula across SUNY
Julienne Cuccio Slichko	University at Albany	A Three-Pronged Course Redesign Program to Incorporate OERs into Online Classes : Instruction, Interaction, Incentive
Ibrahim Yucel	SUNY Polytechnic Institute	SUNY Immersive Augmented Reality Classroom
Thilo Schaller	Buffalo State College	Interactive Textbook for Music Technology Students
Cynthia Tysick	University at Buffalo	Postsecondary Information Literacy Readiness Assessment using ILAAP
Nan Travers	Empire State College	Designing Competency-based PLA Pathways to Scale Up Completion and Learner Success – Phase II
Sean Robinson	Oneonta	Scaling Up the SUNY Virtual Herbarium Network
Kelsey O’Brien	University at Albany	Metaliteracy Learning Pathways: Fostering Innovative Teaching Across SUNY

2016-17

Principal Investigator	Campus	Project Name
Benjamin Laabs	SUNY Geneseo	Enhancing Geospatial Learning and GPS-enabled Field Methods in Geosciences
Richard Lamb	University at Buffalo	Virtual Reality Teaching
Rebecca Rotundo	University at Buffalo	Video Pedagogy: Research based best practices for creation and integration of videos into college teaching
Linda Mizer	Cornell – College of Veterinary Medicine	Creation and Dissemination of Interactive Online 3D Anatomy Instruction Modules at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Kirsty Digger	SUNY Delhi	Accuracy and Proficiency of Auscultatory Skills in Nursing Students Using a Bluetooth Connected Stethoscope
Diane Gal	Empire State College	The Programmatic Learning Environment Prototype
Kerry Carlson	Suffolk CC – Grant	Expanding Mobile Makerspaces to Enhance Active Learning throughout Suffolk County Community College
Sean Robinson	SUNY Oneonta	The SUNY Virtual Herbarium: Increasing Access and Improving Botanical Education
Craig Levins	SUNY Oneonta	Utilizing Assistive Technology and a Student-driven Universal Design Methodology to Improve Course Accessibility, Classroom Inclusivity and Student Engagement
Samuel Abramovich	University at Buffalo	The SUNY Open Education Research Lab
Jingfeng Xia	Rockland CC	OER for Dual-Enrollment High School Courses: A Pilot Study of the North Rockland High School College in the High School Program

2015-16

Principal Investigator	Campus	Project Name
Andrea Wade & Erin O’Hara-Leslie	Monroe Community College	MOOC Model for Workforce Development in High Demand Labor Industry of Home Health Aides/Personal Care Aides, Phase 2
David Youhess	Buffalo, University at	Interactive Online Career Development: Expanding Access for all Students
Christine Kroll	Buffalo, University at	Open Door to Open SUNY – MOOC Access and Completion Project (Open Door)
Bina Ramamurthy	Buffalo, University at	VINE: An Innovative Model for Collaboration between Humanities and STEM for Learning Data Science
Anne Reed	Buffalo, University at	Quality by Design: Strategies for Effective Teaching and Quality Course Design. An Online Faculty Development Course and Open Educational Resource (OER)
Keith Schillo	Oneonta, State University College at	Implementing and Assessing Open Access Physiology Learning Modules
Colleen Garrity	Geneseo, State University College at	Developing a Common Online Mapping Platform for Interdisciplinary, Place-Based Undergraduate Research
Cheryle Levitt	Delhi, College of Technology at	Increasing Technology-Based Pedagogy in Graduate Nursing Students Using the TPACK Model
Lucas Craig	Canton, College of Technology at	Instructional Technology to Stimulate, Enhance, and Attract Students In The Engineering Technology Field
Ken Fujiuchi	Buffalo State College	Bring Your Own Learning (BYOL): Using MDM to Personalize Learning Environments to Students
Valeri Chukhlomin	Empire State College	iMOOC: A Multiuser Platform for International Online Learners: Phase Two
Cyndi Burnett	Buffalo State College	Adapting MOOC Courses to the Needs of Existing Educational Structures

2014-15

Principal Investigator	Campus	Project Name
Amy Lyons	University at Buffalo	Information resources for evidence-based interprofessional health care decisions: Developing, testing and evaluating library-based innovative technology enhanced team instruction methods
Logan Rath	Brockport, State University College at	Open SUNY Information Literacy Initiatives
Daniel Jones	SUNY Polytechnic Institute	A Novel On-line Approach for “e-student” Remote Laboratory Experiments
Sarah Jourdain	Stony Brook University	Building Innovative Open Korean and Japanese Courses: A Pilot on Technology-enhanced Curriculum Development
Paula Timoney	Stony Brook University	Implementation of Team-Based Learning in an Asynchronous Distance Education Graduate Nursing Course
Andrea Wade	Broome Community College	MOOC Model for Workforce Development in the High Demand Labor Industry of Home Health Aides/Personal Care Aides

2013-14

Principal Investigator	Campus	Project Name
Nicole Adsitt	Cayuga CC	Math Course Redesign Project
Nina Bassuk	Cornell University	Integrated Online Database for Plant Identification and Use in the Landscape
Mark A. Bremer	SUNYIT	Integration of Virtual and Real Equipment Learning Tools Related to Sustainability Education
Marty Christofferson	Tompkins Cortland CC	Student Success and Affordability through the use of Open Educational Courses
Susan Deane	Delhi	Impact of a Cloud-Based Program on SLOs in an Online Health Assessment Course
Timothy W. Gerken	Morrisville	Cultivating a Composing Process: Growing Critical Thinking and Student Success with ePortfolios
Thomas Giblin	Brockport	Rural Schools Virtual Project [RSVP]: Expanding Access to Advanced & Elective Online Coursework
Paul R. Gould	Binghamton University	Integrating Mobile Technology to Enhance Geriatric Social Work Training
Dean Hendrix	University at Buffalo	The E-Textbook Opportunity: The Time is Now for SUNY, Phase 2
Changhyun Kwon	University at Buffalo	Developing an Interactive Web-Application for Instructions Involving Networks
Jeffrey Linn	Brockport	Proposed Project: Developing Co-curricular courses that lead to critical thinking in on-line and hybrid coursework
James M. Pitarresi	Binghamton University	A Hybrid Approach for Teaching Calculus
Christopher Rigby	Orange CC	Introducing Virtualization via OpenStack “Cloud” System to SUNY Orange Applied Technologies Students
Rachel Rigolino	New Paltz	SUNY Writing Across the Curriculum Online Resource Center
Mark Sullivan	Geneseo	Gift and Deselection Manager Online
Douglas H. Summerville	Binghamton University	Developing a Technology Platform to Support Blended-Online Learning

2012-13

Principal Investigator	Campus	Project Name
Beth Burns	Buffalo State College	Learner eXperience Designers (LXD) Exploring the Feasibility of Badging
Mary Ford	Orange County CC	Improving Student Performance in SUNY Orange Placement Assessment and Developmental Courses Through the Use of Video Presentations
James German	Potsdam	Enhancing Student Success in Potsdam’s Hybrid History Courses
Gary Halada	Stony Brook	Electronic Portfolios to Enhance Experiential Learning and Assessment in Internship Courses
Dean Hendrix	University at Buffalo	The E-Textbook Opportunity: The Time is Now for SUNY
Brian Lowe	Oneonta	Big Data on a Small(er) Campus: Use of Large-Scale Text Analysis by a Comprehensive Primarily Undergraduate Institution
Mark Ludwig	University at Buffalo	SUNYport: Portfolio site for SUNY students
Ulises Mejias	Oswego	Osw3go.net: Alternate Reality Simulations as Learning Tools
Melissa Miszkiewicz	Buffalo State College	Development & Validation of SUNY Prep: Learner Preparedness Survey
Cyril Oberlander	Geneseo	SUNY Open Textbooks
Lorette Pellettiere Calix	Empire State College	Virtual Study Abroad: Student Engagement & International Interaction Using Meeting & Mobile Tools
Adam Rich	Brockport	Creation, Implementation, and Assessment of Anatomy and Physiology Online Laboratory Modules
Paul Schacht	Geneseo	Digital Thoreau: Crowdsourcing Commentary
Shufang Shi	Cortland	4C-CITI: Four-College Consortium for Innovative Technology Integration
Christopher Urban	SUNYIT	Development of an Interactive Case Study Capability
Hope Windle	Ulster County CC	SUNY Healthcare Island: Exploring a Virtual SUNY Community of Healthcare Learners