Learn about our plans for CAIFE 2.0 (2016-17)
There are 9 Bold Ideas being implemented as part of CAIFE 2.0. Each of the projects align with one of the four strategic priorities.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 1
Course Substitution Process
Idea submitted by:Jesus Larralde-Muro
Team:Jenny Diaz, Lizbeth Avitia, Dolores Charest, Roseann Rodriguez, Xuanning Fu, Erica Lassen
Sponsor: Dennis Nef
Summary of idea: Change course substitution policy so the form can be entered electronically into the system by the individuals responsible for overseeing compliance with curriculum.
Team recap and recommendation to Cabinet:Click here
President's Showcase Poster:Click here
Current Status:New process will increase articulation and streamline student degree progress and facilitate timely graduation.
Choice Architecture Nudges to Promote High Impact Practices
Idea submitted by: Arthur Montejano
Team: Bernadette Muscat, Mike Pronovost, Debbie Young, Arthur Montejano, Matt Jendian, Martin Shapiro, A ndrea Vidaurri
Sponsor: Lynnette Zelezny, Frank Lamas
Summary of idea: Employ the concept of “choice architecture/nudges” to guide students and faculty into choosing to adopt high impact practices.
Team recap and recommendation to Cabinet: Click here
President's Showcase Poster:Click here
Current Status:New practices are currently being implemented for greater Higher Impact Practices, better quality and implementation as well as data-driven student success outcomes.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 2
Faculty/Staff Onboarding
Idea submitted by: Larissa Mercado-Lopez, Arturo Mendoza
Team: Bryan Berrett, Marylou Mendoza-Miller, Diane Volpp, Brittany Isom, Keith Story, Katie Williamson, Kathleen Schock, Diana Ralls, Zhanna Bagdasarov
Sponsor: Debbie Astone, Lynnette Zelezny
Summary of idea: Develop and foster a tiered “Welcome to Fresno State” ‘opt in’ ambassador program for faculty and staff new hires. Design a new faculty fellows program to provide training on the nuts and bolts of navigating the university and opportunities to share research with other cohort members.
Team recap and recommendation to Cabinet: Click here
President's Showcase Poster:Click here
Current Status:New Faculty/Staff Orientation is scheduled for the fall, and a new employee website will be launched by August 2017.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 3
Accessible Technology Center
Idea submitted by: Janice Brown
Team: Rima Maldonado, Tom Siechert, Jolynne Blake, Alicia Brown Becton, Michael Harding, Amin Makkawy, Vang Vang
Sponsor: Orlando Leon
Summary of idea: Create a high tech center focused on the development of accessible instructional materials.
Team recap and recommendation to Cabinet: Click here
President's Showcase Poster:Click here
Current Status:Provides high impact experiences for all learning styles, enhances learning through instant access of accessible course materials without students identifying differences providing a sense of belonging and supports accessibility in the classroom, workplace and community.
Streamlined Accounts Payable Process
Team: Ben Hylton, Josie Almeida, Ann Paley, John Howell, Cher Travis Ellis, Denise Munoz, Antoinette Castanon, Kris Westcott, Cece McAllister
Sponsor: Debbie Astone
Team recap and recommendation to Cabinet: Click here
President's Showcase Poster: Click here
Current Status: New process is currently being implemented and resulting in the ability to track documents, reduce errors, create bandwidth for other high value work, faster payments, improved customer service and paperless payments.
Enhanced Communication
Idea submitted by:Nancy Kobata
Team: Betsy Hays, Marcy Gatzman, Elise Rodriguez, Todd Graves, Mark Plattner, Kevin Ayotte, Melissa Tav, Lisa Boyles
Sponsor: Shirley Armbruster and Orlando Leon
Summary of idea: Create an application or online notification system to provide traffic updates, construction updates, emergency or other information on routine events taking place on campus.
Team recap and recommendation to Cabinet: Click here
President's Showcase Poster: Click here
Current Status:Team is working on implementation of several of their ideas resulting in enhanced communication on campus so the right messages get to the right people at the right time.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 4
Comprehensive Campus Calendar
Idea submitted by:Dvera Saxton
Team: Yvette Angeles, Pawn Sayphengsy, Angel Langridge, Erin Kent, Francine Oputa, Dawn Truelsen, Kim Morin, Gerry Elizondo, Paul Ladwig, Athena Niayesh
Sponsor:Paula Castadio
Summary of idea: Create a calendar that highlights extra-curriculuar programs, workshops, performances, etc. that are open to students, faculty, staff and community members.
Team recap and recommendation to Cabinet: Click here
President's Showcase Poster: Click here
Current Status:Team is working on implementation of several of their ideas on improving usage of existing technology (25Live) which provides one calendar for all activities, programs, workshops, and performances at Fresno State.
On Campus Volunteer Opportunity Database
Idea submitted by:Don Simmons
Team: Katie Adamo, Don Simmons, Trisha Studt, Jake Ward, T. Hasan Johnson, Tim Baker, Stephen Robertello, Filomena Fagundes
Sponsor: Lynnette Zelezny and Larry Salinas
Summary of idea: Create a centralized volunteer management database to promote volunteer opportunities; train, affirm, recognize and track volunteers on campus.
Team recap and recommendation to Cabinet: Click here
President's Showcase Poster: Click here
Current Status:Team is working on implementation of several of their ideas to create a vibrant relationship that fives the community a sense that Fresno State is their university.
Business Resource Center
Idea submitted by:Steven Koobatian
Team: Dana Lucka, Steve Koobatian, Mike Dozier, Tom Burns, Emil Milevoj, Darryl Fitzgerald, Helle Petersen
Sponsor: Paula Castadio and Debbie Astone
Summary of idea: Create a comprehensive business resource center that provides one stop consultation services with local businesses to help them solve real world problems.
Team recap and recommendation to Cabinet: Click here
President's Showcase Poster: Click here
Current Status:Team is working on implementation of several of their ideas resulting in streamlines and improved current system, enhancing Fresno State image in the community, establishing a new avenue to high impact practices, expanding opportunities for faculty research, increasing student success and greater employment opportunities.