Unit Plan: Classified Staffing Request(s) including Student Assistants [Acct. Category 2000]
Unit: Electronic Systems Technology
Division or Area to Which You Report: App Tech & Business
Author(s) of this Unit Plan: Wayne Phillips
Date: 3/11/2011
Audience: Administrative Staff
Purpose: Providing explanation and justification for new and replacement positions for full-time and part-time regular (permanent) classified
professional positions (New, augmented and replacement positions) AND student assistants (tutors, learning assistants, lab assistants,
supplemental instruction, etc.).
Instructions: Please justify the need for your request. Be sure to include reference to Goals/Objectives from Part II, and Strategic Planning
Priorities. Please cite any evidence or data to support your request. If this position is categorically funded, include and designate the
funding source of new categorically-funded position where continuation is contingent upon available funding.
Justifications should include rationale for requesting the position. Rationale should include specific reference to, where
necessary and appropriate. [Reminder, student assistants are not to replace Classified Professional staff.] Please
list staffing request(s) on your Resource Request spreadsheet.
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Data from student learning and service area outcomes
Connection to program review
Relationship to institutional priorities
Impact on enrollment and revenue
Safety
Mandates
Workload distribution (impact on other’s work)
1. Rationale for your proposal. Please include the rationale from your program review and unit plan. Rationale should
include things such as student learning and service area data and outcomes, difficulty in serving students, health and
safety concerns and/or any other information that speaks to the criteria listed previously.
This request is for a Student Assistant for the ESYS lab classes, 15 hours/week, 32 weeks/yr. All ESYS lab courses
combine two courses and run simultaneously. The set-up, clean-up, and student support are doubled over a single lab
course. The student assistant will be a valuable resource by:
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Assist the instructor in monitoring lab activities to ensure that the students are safe and productive.
Provide additional supervision of the lab area discourage removal of items from lab.
Distributing parts and tools to the students
This increased efficiency in the lab will help the students by facilitating the set-up and clean-up of the lab area, and by
freeing up instructor time to allow additional direct interaction with the students.
2. Statements about the alignment with the strategic plan and program review are required. Indicate here any information
from advisory committees or outside accreditation reviews that is pertinent to the proposal.
Past advisory committees have stressed the importance of hands-on lab activities for all electronics curriculums. The
student assistant helps maximize this benefit. One of the Program Review goals is to increase the ability of our students
to see where their learning activities fit in the “big picture” context of the course and program goals. Since all ESYS
lectures are online, the lab class is only scheduled face-to-face, instructor-student contact. The student assistant will free
up additional time for this contact.
Program Review: Request for Resources
Discipline: Electronic Systems Technology
Division or Area to Which You Report: App Tech & Business
Author(s): Wayne Phillips
Date: 3/11/2011
Audience: Budget, Deans
Purpose: To be read and responded to by Budget Committee.
Instructions: Please fill in the following as needed to justify your requests. Text boxes below will expand as you type. To list the items you are requesting,
please complete the accompanying Excel spreadsheets for the items you are requesting in the 4000, 5000, and 6000 account categories, as needed, along
with the justification for these requests below.
Equipment Requests [Acct. Category 6000]
Please note: Equipment requests are for equipment whose unit cost is over $200
Brief Title of Request (Project Name): Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, and Printer
Building/Location: 1602
Request Amount (include tax and shipping): $ 45,900
Description of the specific equipment or materials requested:
Six Tektronix MSO2014 oscilloscopes
Six Fluke 271 function generators
One HP Color LaserJet CP5525dn Printer
What educational programs or institutional purposes does this equipment support?
These units support lab activities in ESYS 50, 52, 54, 55A, 55B, 56A, 56B, 58, 60, and 61. The lab equipment is also shared with the
Engineering program.
Briefly describe how your request relates specifically to meeting the Educational Master Plan and the Strategic Plan Goals and support the goals and
outcomes detailed in your Unit Action Plan (Part II, Section 2)?
Why is this equipment necessary?
Immediate health, safety, or security issues
Increases enrollment
Prevents further deterioration of facilities
Replaces deteriorated equipment or facilities
Shows cost advantage due to rising prices
Provides visibility for the Bond Program
Briefly describe how the above criteria are satisfied:
We have already purchased six oscilloscopes and function generators this year to replace the outdated and poorly operating units in the lab, which
are about 15 years old. Six more sets of oscilloscopes and function generators are required to finish the updating of the lab stations in 1602. The
new units represent the current industry standard for test equipment. The new oscilloscopes feature a color display, and students can export the
waveforms to include in their lab reports. The color printer is required for the students to accurately present their data.
What is the consequence of not funding the equipment?
If the additional units are not in place at the beginning of the Fall semester, we will only have six updated lab stations in 1602. This will severely
limit the critical hands-on practice time for students, necessitating more students per lab station and reduced total enrollment.
What alternative approaches have been considered to meet programmatic demands for this equipment?
We have continued to use the old equipment, but we are unable to provide instruction that matches the current standards in industry.
How many students will be impacted by the purchase of this equipment? Ranging from 12 to 36 students per course for the 10 courses listed above.
Do students use this equipment?
yes
no
Is this equipment a replacement?
yes
no
Staffing requirements for new equipment (number of staff, are they available, training, etc.):
Number of Staff 0
Are they available
Will training be required?
yes
no
At whose cost?
What are the estimated ongoing costs (for maintenance, etc.)? Estimated $3,600/yr for maintenance and calibration
Are there potential utility costs/savings? Yes, the new units are more energy-efficient than the older units they replace.
Is this request CTE (Career Technical Education) Eligible?
yes
no
Program Review: Request for Resources
Discipline: Electronic Systems Technology
Division or Area to Which You Report: App Tech & Business
Author(s): Wayne Phillips
Date: 3/11/2011
Audience: Budget, Deans
Purpose: To be read and responded to by Budget Committee.
Instructions: Please fill in the following as needed to justify your requests. Text boxes below will expand as you type. To list the items you are requesting,
please complete the accompanying Excel spreadsheets for the items you are requesting in the 4000, 5000, and 6000 account categories, as needed, along
with the justification for these requests below.
Equipment Requests [Acct. Category 6000]
Please note: Equipment requests are for equipment whose unit cost is over $200
Brief Title of Request (Project Name): Emona DATEx Communications Trainer Boards
Building/Location: 1602
Request Amount (include tax and shipping): $ 13,500
Description of the specific equipment or materials requested:
Three Emona DATEx communications trainer boards
What educational programs or institutional purposes does this equipment support?
These units support lab activities in ESYS 58. These trainers may also be shared with the Engineering program.
Briefly describe how your request relates specifically to meeting the Educational Master Plan and the Strategic Plan Goals and support the goals and
outcomes detailed in your Unit Action Plan (Part II, Section 2)?
Why is this equipment necessary?
Immediate health, safety, or security issues
Increases enrollment
Prevents further deterioration of facilities
Replaces deteriorated equipment or facilities
Shows cost advantage due to rising prices
Provides visibility for the Bond Program
Briefly describe how the above criteria are satisfied:
We have already purchased four trainer boards, which are used extensively in ESYS 58, Wireless Communication Systems. The additional trainers
will support the anticipated enrollment growth in this course.
What is the consequence of not funding the equipment?
If the additional units are not in place in the Fall semester, we will only have four trainers. This will severely limit the critical hands-on practice
time for students, necessitating more students per lab station and reduced total enrollment.
What alternative approaches have been considered to meet programmatic demands for this equipment?
The DATEx trainer is the primary training tool for this course. Alternatives to leverage the utilization of the existing trainers, such as alternate lab
times for students, are not practical.
How many students will be impacted by the purchase of this equipment? The three boards will allow an additional six to nine students per class.
Do students use this equipment?
yes
no
Is this equipment a replacement?
yes
no
Staffing requirements for new equipment (number of staff, are they available, training, etc.):
Number of Staff 0
Are they available
Will training be required?
yes
no
At whose cost?
What are the estimated ongoing costs (for maintenance, etc.)? Estimated $300/yr for maintenance and calibration
Are there potential utility costs/savings? No.
Is this request CTE (Career Technical Education) Eligible?
yes
no
Program Review: Request for Resources
Discipline: Electronic Systems Technology
Division or Area to Which You Report: App Tech & Business
Author(s): Wayne Phillips
Date: 3/11/2011
Audience: Budget, Deans
Purpose: To be read and responded to by Budget Committee.
Instructions: Please fill in the following as needed to justify your requests. Text boxes below will expand as you type. To list the items you are requesting,
please complete the accompanying Excel spreadsheets for the items you are requesting in the 4000, 5000, and 6000 account categories, as needed, along
with the justification for these requests below.
Equipment Requests [Acct. Category 6000]
Please note: Equipment requests are for equipment whose unit cost is over $200
Brief Title of Request (Project Name): 3D-HDTVs and Blu-Ray Players
Building/Location: 1602
Request Amount (include tax and shipping): $ 8000
Description of the specific equipment or materials requested:
Four 3D-HDTV, Blu-Ray players, and 8 pair 3D glasses.
What educational programs or institutional purposes does this equipment support?
These units support lab activities in ESYS 62.
Briefly describe how your request relates specifically to meeting the Educational Master Plan and the Strategic Plan Goals and support the goals and
outcomes detailed in your Unit Action Plan (Part II, Section 2)?
Why is this equipment necessary?
Immediate health, safety, or security issues
Increases enrollment
Prevents further deterioration of facilities
Replaces deteriorated equipment or facilities
Shows cost advantage due to rising prices
Provides visibility for the Bond Program
Briefly describe how the above criteria are satisfied:
The Home Technology Systems, ESYS 62, showcases the application of electronic systems in everyone’s daily life. Providing lab activities that
match the latest technology keeps the course relevant for the students.
What is the consequence of not funding the equipment?
3D television is a growing leading-edge market in consumer electronics. Without the lab equipment to properly demonstrate and configure these
systems the students will not have the leading-edge skills to compete in the home technology field..
What alternative approaches have been considered to meet programmatic demands for this equipment?
Without the updated equipment the students will be limited to reading and written exercises on 3D technology. They will miss the hands-on
experience that is critical for developing marketable skills.
How many students will be impacted by the purchase of this equipment? The three boards will allow an additional six to nine students per class.
Do students use this equipment?
yes
no
Is this equipment a replacement?
yes
no
Staffing requirements for new equipment (number of staff, are they available, training, etc.):
Number of Staff 0
Are they available
Will training be required?
yes
no
At whose cost?
What are the estimated ongoing costs (for maintenance, etc.)? Estimated $300/yr for maintenance and calibration
Are there potential utility costs/savings? No.
Is this request CTE (Career Technical Education) Eligible?
yes
no
Program Review: Request for Resources
Discipline: Electronic Systems Technology
Division or Area to Which You Report: App Tech & Business
Author(s): Wayne Phillips
Date: 3/11/2011
Audience: Budget, Deans
Purpose: To be read and responded to by Budget Committee.
Instructions: Please fill in the following as needed to justify your requests. Text boxes below will expand as you type. To list the items you are requesting,
please complete the accompanying Excel spreadsheets for the items you are requesting in the 4000, 5000, and 6000 account categories, as needed, along
with the justification for these requests below.
Equipment Requests [Acct. Category 6000]
Please note: Equipment requests are for equipment whose unit cost is over $200
Brief Title of Request (Project Name): Emona HELEx Green Engineering Bundles
Building/Location: 1602
Request Amount (include tax and shipping): $ 13,300
Description of the specific equipment or materials requested:
Six Emona HELEx Green Engineering bundles for the NI-ELVIS lab trainers.
What educational programs or institutional purposes does this equipment support?
These units support lab activities in ESYS 56A and 56B.
Briefly describe how your request relates specifically to meeting the Educational Master Plan and the Strategic Plan Goals and support the goals and
outcomes detailed in your Unit Action Plan (Part II, Section 2)?
Why is this equipment necessary?
Immediate health, safety, or security issues
Increases enrollment
Prevents further deterioration of facilities
Replaces deteriorated equipment or facilities
Shows cost advantage due to rising prices
Provides visibility for the Bond Program
Briefly describe how the above criteria are satisfied:
The Electronic Power Systems I and II courses, ESYS 56A and 56B, include the emerging technologies of solar photovoltaic, wind turbine, and
fuel cell power systems. The HELEx trainers provide a complete curriculum package to effectively train in these technologies. Updating our lab
equipment with this bundle will enhance student learning by providing additional activities on these topics and interfacing with our existing lab
tooling for more effective lab time. Providing lab activities that match the latest technology keeps the course relevant for the students.
What is the consequence of not funding the equipment?
Without the new equipment, students will spend additional time setting up lab activities, leaving less lab time for the data collection and analysis.
What alternative approaches have been considered to meet programmatic demands for this equipment?
It is possible to assemble the hardware, software, and supporting curriculum to duplicate the functionality of this equipment, but the hundreds of
hours of development time makes the purchase option more viable.
How many students will be impacted by the purchase of this equipment? The three boards will allow an additional six to nine students per class.
Do students use this equipment?
yes
no
Is this equipment a replacement?
yes
no
Staffing requirements for new equipment (number of staff, are they available, training, etc.):
Number of Staff 0
Are they available
Will training be required?
yes
no
At whose cost?
What are the estimated ongoing costs (for maintenance, etc.)? Estimated $100/yr for maintenance
Are there potential utility costs/savings? No.
Is this request CTE (Career Technical Education) Eligible?
yes
no