Building 1600
Business, Computer Application Systems
Electronic Systems Technology,
Entrepreneurship, Fire Technology,
Machine Tool Technology
Business Administration
 Business department offers 4 degrees, and 19
certificates
 We consistently award over 100 degrees and
certificates each year.
 Business is the 2nd most popular transfer major in
Chabot right behind Liberal Arts; but is ranked
number 1 and 2 among the AS degrees (#1 with AS in
Business, #2 with AS in Accounting)
 We serve over 2,500 students per semester, or around
5,500 students per academic year (including summer).
 Business offers around 60 class sections per term,
which makes us the 4th largest discipline on campus.
 The discipline has consistently generated high
productivity with a staggering average of 653
WSCH/FTEF in the period of Fall 2010 to Summer of
2013.
Computer Application Systems
 CAS offers 2 degrees, and 4 certificates
 We serve over 1100 students per semester
 Only one computer classroom (Room 1611) also
serves as a lab for all CAS students.
 Room 1611 is also used to teach CAS courses
specifically designed for disabled students. Only
one computer station designated for a disabled
student.
 The discipline is very productive that has an
average of 676 WSCH/FTEF
 CAS classes are required for many non-CAS
program
◦ Many Business degrees and certificates
◦ AA degree in Medical Assisting
◦ General Education unit for AS degree
Building 1600 Problems/Issues
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ADA compliance is a joke
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Inadequate and outdated wiring is a fire hazard
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Old unused TV is still hanging from the ceilings
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Dirty and holely walls, dirty and torn carpets,
poor circulations,
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Chemicals left from photograph is a health issue
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Half torn or missing window coverings
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Antiquated equipment and furniture for both
teachers and students
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Requesting $2 Millions
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Built-in computers in desks that can be raised or
lowered so classrooms can be used both for “lecture”
and for computer labs to accommodate accounting
classes which have lab components as well as for
additional CAS labs.
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Real ADA compliance workstations in labs/classrooms.
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Our students need exposure to the latest presentation
and communications technology, as they will use this in
their future careers.
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New wiring, paint, floor and window coverings
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Remove/clean up the old photography area and remodel
the bathrooms
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Convert the many storage rooms/closets to study spaces
and small group collaboration spaces to enhance student
learning.