Assessment and Transformation Program Review Yearly Update Report Maintenance Department Review Coordinator: Frank Martinez Review Team Members: Tim Flanagan 2007-2008 A. Outcomes Assessment Plan Report Outcome Assessment Method (Indicate the assessment methodology to be used, or was used, such as focus group or exit interview.) To Whom? By Whom? Administered When? Use of Results Assessment Status/ Findings (Indicate when the data will be available for analysis or the result of the analysis. In the next year, indicate the results of a second assessment cycle Transformations (Indicate what transformations were implemented as a result of assessments.) Intended Followup Assess faculty and staff satisfaction with the services and operation of the Maintenance Department Facilities, Maintenance and Operations survey Staff and Faculty March, 2004 Determine Maintenance Department’s response to staff and faculty needs. Develop strategies to improve service. Maintenance work requests are completed in a timely manner Completed work requests increased by almost 11% over the previous year Conduct new survey or focus group interviews to gauge progress Chalk boards and white boards are kept clean We now purchase a superior quality white board over what we used to use. Additional cost is justified by ease of maintenance and longevity of product. Clocks in buildings function properly We are replacing the old electric clocks with radio controlled clocks and battery controlled clocks. These new clocks will automatically adjust for daylight savings time. The outdoor athletic fields are clean and well maintained We budget $4,000 a year for fertilizer and seed. We purchased a new lawn mower ($11,800) that has reduced mowing time on the fields by more than 50% B. Department Goals Report Division Strategic Direction Division Goal To provide and maintain Efficient, Safe and Professional levels of service and infrastructure ensuring the highest standards of support for the academic and collegial environment of the entire District. To provide and maintain a welltrained staff capable of supporting and enhancing the positive learning environment throughout the district. Department Goal FY2007-08 To increase efficiency and maintain professional standards while completing work requests in a timely manner. Action Plan Review all standing work requests and complete, signoff and record all data as required. Status of each action item Completed In Progress Collaboration Partners All Maintenance Staff Human Resources Vice-President/CBO District Faculty and Staff Resources 6eeded / Reallocated Staff Staff Time New Money Reallocated $ Space Equipment Other: Staff To continue with Health and Safety Training for all Maintenance Personnel. To ensure that all Maintenance staff receive safety training pertinent to their individual employment needs. To Transition from the previous leadership into the newly reorganized Maintenance Department which will continue to offer the highest degree of support for the District? To provide uninterrupted service, facility maintenance, and professional appearance while the department is re-organized. Utilizing existing training methodology to provide staff development training on a regularly scheduled basis. Maintaining a very close level of communication with the staff, conducting regularly scheduled staff meetings and using information technology to Completed In Progress Completed In Progress Keenan and Associates, commercially available training materials, workshops and seminars. All Maintenance Staff and members of the District are regularly encouraged to provide input to guarantee the success of the transition. keep the entire District informed as to the changes taking place within the Maintenance Department. To proudly continue to provide the highest level of service for the entire district. To provide a safe and clean working and learning environment which enhances and supports fully the quality of the environment where instruction is being offered. To increase the full-time custodial staff by 3 permanent employees who will provide quality service as dedicated employees of the district. Consolidate emphasis of assignments to compensate for loss of personnel and finances. Continue to maintain the infrastructure of the district and to perform regularly scheduled preventative maintenance within the district. Completed In Progress C. Improvements or Rationale for Action: (Provide a brief summary of the major accomplishments and achievements of your department during the past year.) Completed an Inflow and Infiltration study of our sanitary sewer system. This was in response to the State Water Resources Control Boards “Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems.” Constructed a cover over our refuse containers to prevent rain water leaching through and transferring contaminants into surrounding waterways. Remodel of existing space to accommodate the new “Center for Entrepreneurial Studies.” Remodel and relocation of the Networking Lab Remodel and relocation of the Scholarship offices Remodel and relocation of the Court Reporting Program Remodel and relocation of the Human Resources Department Provide set up and logistical support for the Relay for Life celebration Provide set up and logistical support for the off campus Sports Auction Provide set up and logistical support for the off campus Woodfair Vice President’s Recommendation The Maintenance Department is doing an excellent job considering the limited resources available and the reduction in staffing that has occurred over the past several years. Increasing resources as well as staffing should occur as the District’s financial recovery progresses. Comments: Scott Thomason________________________________________ 11/08/2007 ______________________________________________________ _____/_____/_____ Vice President’s Signature Date Program Review Committee Comments 1. Has the program identified program and/or student learning outcomes that are relevant to its mission? X Yes 2. Are appropriate instruments used to assess learning outcomes? X Yes 3. Are results of assessments used to improve the program? X Yes 4. Are program goals consistent with the college’s mission? X Yes 5. Are improvements or rationale clearly articulated? X Yes No No No No No Comments or suggestions to strengthen the program and/or the Program Review: • • • • Department goals are very clear, achievable, and support the division goal. A suggestion to strengthen the program review could be to include, if available, any improvements of the program in terms of functions, processes, efficiency, etc. Any strengths or challenges? This is an excellent overview. My suggestion would be to include the size of the campus, as you mentioned in your comments to the committee. This would help the casual reader of the document to better understand the need for additional custodial staff. I appreciate the emphasis you have put into communication with the campus community. Keith Snow-Flamer Co-Chair PRC Signature 11/08/07 Date Institutional Effectiveness Committee’s Comments Comments: ______________________________________________________ _____/_____/_____ Chair, Institutional Effectiveness Committee Date