Classified Professionals
Staffing Request Form
Office Use Only
Rec. Date: ___________
Fiscal Year: __________
Program Review: _____
Please fill out one form for each classified staff position that you are requesting for your division/unit. This form
is to be submitted as an appendix in your program review each fiscal year and a copy should be forwarded to
the classified prioritization chair. For positions requested outside the program review cycle (e.g., retirements,
resignations, grant/categorical funded positions), this form should be submitted to the classified prioritization
chair and will be used for information/tracking purposes. (Please see the program review website for more
information.)
Division/Unit: Architecture, Art, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Photography
Position Title Requested: Laboratory Technician I
Request Number (i.e., 1 + # of times position requested, but not granted, in past five program reviews):
Please indicate if this is a request for/to:
Fill a currently vacant position (Must attach District job description; see Classified Prioritization Chair for assistance.)
hours per week
months per year
Increase of an existing position (Must attach District job description; see Classified Prioritization Chair for assistance.)
from:
9,
10,
11 month
to:
10,
11,
12 month
from:
%
to:
%
New position (Must attach proposed job description; see Classified Prioritization Chair for assistance.)
hours per week
months per year
12
40
Estimate Increase / Proposed Annual Salary Cost:
(assume step 1 for vacant position)
$ 44,162.00
Note: total cost of position will include salary + benefits.
Funding Source:
100 %
General
Categorical
%
Grant
%
Grant name:
Justification:
Why is this position necessary?
To support a growing Visual Arts program by maintaining and providing assistance in the studios of
the 900 and 1000 buildings. Allowing for additional class offerings and lab hours during the evenings
and on Fridays. And to maintain visual arts laboratory standards as described by the National
Association for Schools of Art and Design.
What educational programs or institutional purposes does this position support? How does the request
relate specifically to your Program Review, the College’s Strategic Plan, and/or Accreditation Recommendations?
The Instructional Assistant will support following programs in the AHSS division: Studio Art,
Photography, Interior Design, and Architecture. College's Strtegic Plan states: "Increase the number of
students that acheive their educational goals within a reasonable time by clairifying pathways and by
providing more information and support." This position will support student success by allowing more
access to required equipment, in addition to tutoring and one-on-one instruction. The additional
support provided by the Lab Technician will allow our Visual Arts program to meet the Accreditation
Standards for classroom instruction as defined by the National Association for Arts and Design.
Where will the individual work? To whom will the person report? Are there any special equipment/facilities needs
to be considered?
This position is shared by Studio Art, Photography, Architecture, Interior Design, Digital Media. The
position will report directly to Division Dean.
What is the consequence of not funding this position?
Currently the Visual Arts Programs are unable to provide additional lab and studio hours for students
to work outside of class time. Additioanally, the Visual Arts Programs are currently running at capacity
and the Laboratory Technician is essential to provide sustainable program growth. We will not be able
to effectively meet student needs.
What alternative approaches have been considered in meeting the programmatic demands of this request?
Currently the Visual Arts Faculty scramble to bridge the gaps with uneven success, highlighting the
need for additional assitance in the studios and labs. With limited techinical support in the studio
faculty attention is often averted away from the students to focus on the laboratory. In order to
increase teaching efficiency, these responsibilities would be better managed by a Laboratory
Technician.
How will the campus community (students, staff, faculty, and community) be positively impacted by filling this
position?
The quality of one-on-one instruction increases when the instructor has assistance. The growing
number of at risk students needs will be better served.
What other personnel currently provide support to this program and these students?
There are no personnel currently assisting these students or the program.
Requested by:
Area Manager Notes/Response:
Date:
Area Manager:
Date: