Chabot College Unit Plan, Part VI
Unit Plan: Request for Resources
Unit: Learning Connection, Library
Division or Area to Which You Report: Language Arts
Author(s) of this Unit Plan: Jim Matthews, Chastity Whitehead, Marcia Corcoran
Date: 4/1/10
Audience: Budget, Deans
P urpose: To be read and responded to by Budget Committee.
I nstructions: 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): Building 100 Project
Building/Location: Building 100
Request Amount (include tax and shipping): $4M
Description of the specific equipment or materials requested:
Pending approval of the feasibility study and funding the District, plan and implement the Building 100 renovation
project.
What educational programs or institutional purposes does this equipment support?
All Learning Connection and Library Programs
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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)?
The renovation plan is supported by a number of Master Plan and Strategic Goals.
From the Educational Master Plan: Improve and integrate learning assistance (WRAC, Language Center, Tutorials, Math
Lab, Library, Learning Skills, etc.). Increase technological access and support
Stratigic Planning Goals:
A4 Find multiple ways to deliver instruction and services for all.
B1. Strengthen basic skills development as a foundation for success.
B3 Support programs and initiatives that increase the success for all students in our diverse community.
B4 Assess student learning outcomes to improve and expand instruction and services.
D2. Streamline academic and student support services.
D3. Offer professional development to support teaching, learning, and operational needs.
D5. Provide safe, secure, and up-to-date facilities and technology.
Why is this equipment necessary?
_____Immediate health, safety, or security issues
_____Increases enrollment
__xx___Prevents further deterioration of facilities
__xx___Replaces deteriorated equipment or facilities
_____Shows cost advantage due to rising prices
__xx___Provides visibility for the Bond Program
Briefly describe how the above criteria are satisfied:
The request would allow for the integration of all Learning Connection services in one location and the services would
be housed in an area designed for the purpose. Also, the square footage will be increased to allow the Learning
Connection to serve more students. The library would be able to serve more students and get more classes to
benefits from library orientations. The reorganization of the reference and circulation areas would be it easier to
serve students effectively and efficiently.
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What is the consequence of not funding the equipment?
The services will continue to be fragmented. Fewer students will be served. Staffing efficiencies will not be
implemented.
What alternative approaches have been considered to meet programmatic demands for this equipment?
Many alternatives were addressed in the program definition discussions as well as the discussions when the Learning
Connection was created. No other solution provided the results that the renovation provided. Library orientations
would continue to be limited to the space in the current Room 119. The inefficiencies in the Circ/Ref desk areas
would remain.
How many students will be impacted by the purchase of this equipment? ___All students who use the services____
Do students use this equipment?
___xx__yes
_____no
Is this equipment a replacement?
_xx____yes
_____no
Staffing requirements for new equipment (number of staff, are they available, training, etc.): None
Will training be required?
_____yes
__xx___no
At whose cost?
What are the estimated ongoing costs (for maintenance, etc.)? Unknown but the building is already served by M/O
Are there potential utility costs/savings? Possible
Is this request CTE (Career Technical Education) Eligible? _____yes
__xx___no
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Supplies & Services Augmentation Requests [Acct. Category 4000 and 5000]
Note: Augm entations are rarely funded and are based upon available funding.
Definition of Augmentation: A request for additional funds for your current allocated budget (the funds you actually received),
over and above the current amount.
Brief Title of Request (Project Name):
Last year’s 4000 category budget ___$2141__________
Last year’s 5000 category budget _____________
Please state why you are requesting these funds in addition to your current allocated budget (the funds you actually received).
Why were the funds previously allocated insufficient?
The Learning Connection programs have grown and now serve more students than in the past. The center has also added a new program, The
World Languages Lab. That increased the demand for supplies. Currently, the supply budget is exhausted by the Spring Semester.