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: DSPS
Position Title Requested: Computer Lab Specialist
Request Number (i.e., 1 + # of times position requested, but not granted, in past five program reviews):
4
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.)
12
30
hours per week
months per year
■
Estimate Increase / Proposed Annual Salary Cost:
(assume step 1 for vacant position)
$
Note: total cost of position will include salary + benefits.
Funding Source:
☐ General
☐
✔ Categorical 100
☐ Grant
Grant name:
%
%
%
Justification:
Why is this position necessary?
The DSRC computer lab requires a Computer Lab Specialist to assist students as they use the
computers in the DSRC, support the Assistive Technology Instructor, maintain the computer stations
and supervise student assistant working in the lab. Since the lab courses are taught for only 12 hours
per week, this leaves the Hi-Tech Lab unattended for hours. While the Assistive Technology Instructor
is teaching, she is interrupted by the need to trouble shoot a problem for a student. Also, the Alternate
Media Technology Specialist and the Counselor Assistant II staff are constantly being taken away from
their job responsibilities when there is a problem in the Hi-Tech Lab. This disrupts the delivery of
academic accommodations to students with disabilities.
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?
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Where will the individual work? To whom will the person report? Are there any special equipment/facilities needs
to be considered?
The individual will work in the DSRC assistive computer lab.
This person will report directly to the DSPS director (or coordinator).
No special needs anticipated.
What is the consequence of not funding this position?
If this position is not funded, many student needs will go unaddressed, or be required to be addressed
by other staff members, which takes them away from their designated duties. Having more consistent
oversight in the computer lab will also ensure continuity of experience, security of the machines, and
their proper designated use.
What alternative approaches have been considered in meeting the programmatic demands of this request?
No efficient and effective strategies have been found to address the need. Current use of existing staff
has not proven to be adequate for the needs of the students.
How will the campus community (students, staff, faculty, and community) be positively impacted by filling this
position?
DSPS students and staff, as well as certain faculty, will be positively impacted by the filling of this
position, through quicker resolution of computer issues, questions, and needs, as well as the overall
positive impact of better computer use and assistance.
What other personnel currently provide support to this program and these students?
The Alternate Media Specialist and various student assistants currently attempt to provide support in
this area, but in the first case there are issues of primary job responsibilities taking precedence over
direct student assistance in the computer lab, and in the second there are issues of consistency,
authority, and reliability.
Requested by:
Kathleen R. Allen Date:
Area Manager Notes/Response:
10/26/15
Area Manager:
Dr. Jeanne D. Wilson Date:
10/26/15