Program Review
Furniture and Equipment Committee (F&E)
Summer 2010
Susan Mindus, Chair
Matt Hanson
Sue Alton
Susan Metzger
Kirt Frischknecht
Karen Nelson (reference)
The F&E Committee first noted items that have already been purchased. Requests were initiated
for any items that could be resolved (i.e. soap dispensers, paper towel holders, etc. that can be
installed by Maintenance and the District can obtain through vendors for free)
The Furniture and Equipment Committee made the following assumptions:
• Software requests were marked for the Technology Committee
• Books, DVDs, etc. were marked for the LRC
• LRC requested budget to purchase books, DVDs, etc. This request was marked for the
Budget Committee and if funding is received, they should review the requests from
Program Review
• Staffing was marked for HR or Budget Committee
• Building/facility equipment (i.e. ventilation, remove desks, install soap dispensers, etc.)
was marked for Facilities Committee
The F&E Committee divided the requests into the following three categories:
1. Deferred Instructional Equipment Maintenance (DIEM)
2. Furniture and Equipment (equipment and furniture were divided into separate categories
– requests for classroom furniture, chairs and tables, need further review based on new
construction)
3. Other (not related to F&E)
Items 1 and 2 were then prioritized using the following rubric to evaluate requests:
Stage 1 Rubric –
• Health & Safety (is this request a health & safety issue including those for ADA
compliance)
• Direct Classroom Instruction (will equipment requested by departments/programs be
used by students in the classroom or assist Student Support Services)
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Strategic Plan – Goal 1(enable student attainment of educational goals)
o Objective 1.1 – Reduce barriers to persistence
o Objective 1.2 – Improve basic skills in Math and English as foundation for
student success
o Objective 1.3 – Increase number of courses articulated with UC and CSU systems
o Objective 1.4 – Increase number of degrees and certificates earned
o Objective 1.5 – Increase the number of transfers
Equipment to Enhance Instruction (supports instruction and/or student support services
and not used directly by student
Stage 2 Rubric –
• Number of Students Served
• Location
• Cost
Some difficulties the F&E Committee encountered were:
• A department may request a remodel of a classroom with all new equipment. The
remodel will not work if the equipment is not purchased. Both of these committees do
not know how the other is prioritizing the request. It would help in the Program Review
document if there was a link between the two requests if items are dependent upon the
other.
• It was difficult to determine if the request is critical to their operation or if this was a
“wish” list
• Not all costs were noted by departments
• Not all departments/programs noted how the equipment/furniture would enhance/support
student achievement
We suggest that the Program Review “template” be revisited. It would help a department to
know where to list various requests. A description of each reviewing committee (i.e. furniture
and equipment, technology) should be placed in the document so preparers of Program Review
will know where to place their requests in the appropriate category. This will also help in the
tear-out process.