BEAUTIFICATION REPORTS: 2008-2009
(Click on the links below to see reports)
Administrative Services Center
Mission del Paso
Northwest
Rio Grande
Transmountain
Valle Verde
Compiled from Reports received from the Campus/Site Institutional Effectiveness
Teams by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness
VICE PRESIDENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CENTER
What was achieved during the 2008-2009 academic year:
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The picnic tables and benches requested have been delivered. They are located in the south
end of the building, by the President’s office.
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The lounge area has a new ice maker.
These items were provided by Mr. Tim Nugent.
Further actions to be taken during the 2009-2010 academic year:
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Begin a campaign to conserve energy throughout the District. We can obtain a grant through the
Lone Star program.
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The sofas in the foyer and chairs in the lounge need to be re-upholstered.
Mr. Rick Torres has been sent a request for his consideration.
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The water in certain parts of the building continues to be smelly and brown to a black color in
appearance, unsuitable for consumption. A form of remedy has been to run the water and
draining it onto the street until the color dissipates. This has been unsuccessful.
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The floor tile is lifting in some parts of the building. Facility Services is aware of the situation
and is working on it.
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MISSION DEL PASO CAMPUS
Submitted by
Joshua I. Villalobos
Mission del Paso IE Chair
On July 17th Blayne Primozich, Irma Hoy, and Joshua Villalobos members of the Mission del Paso (MdP) IE
met to discuss the update of the MdP Beautification Improvement report. The member compiled issues that have
been completed, unresolved, or no longer a priority. Issues that have been completed are the following (* some
issues still need to be resolved):
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Expansion of the eating area - Construction phase of the expanded cafeteria is scheduled to begin in
Fall 2009.
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Completion of East Lake Blvd.* - Construction of the road was completed to allow incoming and
outgoing travel.
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Outdoor plaza* - A total of 12 outdoor composite tables were recently added to MdP thanks to the efforts
of SGA.
Issues that have been unresolved are the following:
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Outside landscaping - Several issues remain at MdP concerning the use of water in the landscaping.
The committee was not sure why the font of MdP has retaining ponds (?) that periodically fill with water
and promote large quantities of mosquitoes. Grass also is constantly being watered when it’s no longer
needed promoting large quantities of runoff that fill a retaining pond in the rear of MdP that is also a
breeding ground for mosquitoes during the summer.
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Completion of East Lake Blvd.* - Currently there is no lighting along the new Eastlake Rd. and poses a
danger for traffic right before and at night especially where there are tight turns. Speed bumps are not
properly labeled and poorly placed. One particular speed bump was placed at an intersection which
creates potential problems with traffic during peak hours.
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Outdoor plaza* - The addition of the tables has been a great benefit to the students but unfortunately the
lighting at night for evening students is inadequate. Exterior lights need to be changed; many are different
wattages and/or not working. We also feel more shade space would benefit students.
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Signage - MdP still lacks any permanent signage on various places on campus. Interior (e.g. Campus
life, Counselor Offices, Professors, etc.) and exterior (EPCC logos) signs are still the original temporary
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signs (many just laminated paper) or of poor quality. These were placed as a temporary solution until new
ones were suppose to be purchased. Many of the outside logos and signs are also falling apart and made
of poor material.
Issues that have been deemed no longer a priority are the following:
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Gymnasium Expansion - Student population is currently not high enough to warrant an expansion, but
may need to be reevaluated was the MECH’s continues to grow.
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Fulltime book store - Student population is currently not high enough to warrant a fulltime book store.
(There is concern that the temporary book store hours and length of time at MdP is currently inadequate
for the students, this summer there was no book store for the students at MdP at all!)
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Daycare Facility - Again, student population is currently not high enough to warrant a daycare center for
MdP, but feel this issue should remain in mind for the future.
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NORTHWEST CAMPUS
Priority
Description
Status
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Install canopies at locations around the Northwest
campus. These canopies will provide shade for areas
around campus. The placement of these canopies will be
adjacent to the campus buildings, over the picnic tables
outside of the campus eatery and the other picnic tables
adjacent to the library.
These were placed on Improvement of
Facilities Plan for District IE and have not
been given an update.
Installation of Indoor slab benches (narrow) for hallway of
C building
These were placed on Improvement of
Facilities Plan for District IE and have not
been given an update.
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Construction of storage facility for campus in vacant area
attached to Main building.
Approved for funding: Funding Froze
over three years ago.
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Replacement of furniture (chairs) in Conference Room M05.
Requests have been submitted but not
approved.
Replacement of carpet for Library.
These were placed on Improvement of
Facilities Plan for District IE and have not
been given an update.
Replacement of carpet and furniture in Room M-45.
Carpet was replaced but furniture has
not.
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Replacement of carpet in hallway of faculty office area
and in front of mailboxes.
These were placed on Improvement of
Facilities Plan for District IE and have not
been given an update.
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Repair of Women’s restrooms.
No Feedback.
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Increase the number of picnic tables at various locations
around the Main Building, campus library and Classroom
Building. This will provide additional areas around
campus for students to study and socialize outside.
Completed – 12 tables were donated by
SGA.
Installation of a fountain with desert garden and benches
at a central point on the campus; e.g., in front of main
building near grassy area.
No Funding.
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Installation of student sculptures and other artwork at
various locations around campus.
New displays have been provided by
SGA and small area in main building has
student artwork displayed.
Placement of an information kiosk at a central location
outside of the campus Main Building.
No Funding.
Expansion of cafeteria and addition of Patio.
Approved, in the process of planning Projected completion: 2010.
Installation of directional signage outside the campus to
No Funding.
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Priority
Description
Status
point at the buildings.
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Installation of directional Signage for Admissions and
Center for Students with Disabilities.
No Funding.
16
Installation of information center /Kiosk/Directory
including the map of the buildings and location of rooms
with room numbers.
Completed – Kiosk is located in the Main
building lobby and in front of counseling
department.
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Installation of Large signage for Counseling Department
(where sign will mesh in) and Court Reporting
Department.
Departments have not completed design
work request.
Replacement of Blinds in cafeteria and alcove area.
Cafeteria blinds will be done at time of
expansion sometime in December. Lcove has not been done.
Design and construction of designated walkway and
workout area outside the buildings with stations for work
out, e.g., wellness center or running path with stations.
Not planned yet.
Design and construction of architectural monument
outside the library. The carport area in front of Library
should be designed to be blended with the early college
high school rooftops, preferably teal in color.
Design was already selected but no work
has been done as of yet but a follow up
will be done. This project has been
approved and the facilities department
would provide funding.
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Replacement of furniture for Lobby in main building.
Completed.
22
Improving landscaping of the campus.
On-going process.
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RIO GRANDE
Unfortunately the Rio Grande campus did not have a previous comprehensive campus-wide beautification
plan. Nevertheless, I have spoken with Dr. Paula Mitchell and we have several items that we have several areas
we would like improved.
1.
The front of our A Building is currently landscaped with grass and couple of trees. It might be more
economical to xeriscape this area with rocks and desert plants.
2.
Finish landscaping the enclosed area by the door in B building just outside of the elevator.
3.
The plants around the patio by the parking garage, outside the garage and around the H building are in bad
shape and need more water and care.
4.
The planters outside the B building by the handicap entrance are all dead and need to be replaced and then
cared for.
5.
The A building still needs to be repainted to get rid of the battleship gray. Lighting also needs to be
upgraded in both the A and B buildings.
6.
We would like to see the Student Service Center completely renovated. Carpet in the section already in
use needs to be removed and replaced. The auditorium needs to be transformed from an empty area into
useful space. We are so cramped at Rio Grande that every space needs to be utilized.
7.
Finally, we would like to see tinting put on all the windows of our A and B buildings. Offices and classrooms
facing the south are often very hot during the day and some are almost unbearable. Some of the windows
are currently tinted, but others are not and some have makeshift plastic barriers in the windows. It makes
the south side of the B building look frumpy.
8.
We currently have some large, bulky, makeshift air conditioners up in the Academic Resource Center,
A250. But it is still very uncomfortable during the summer months. We would like to find a better way to
cool this area.
As you know, the Rio Grande campus is the college’s oldest facility and is in constant need of repairs and
upgrades. The most obvious problem from a visual standpoint is the bathrooms. Several toilets throughout our
facility are out of order and one bathroom is out of order all together. Covering up random graffiti also needs to
be addressed.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark D. Norbeck
Rio Grande IE Chair
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TRANSMOUNTAIN
Many of the following recommendations were made in a beautification proposal for the Transmountain
Campus which was last updated on February 5, 2008. This report was based on a survey distributed to all
campus employees. Other proposals made at later dates have been added. Known progress is documented
under the bullet-pointed entries.
I.
Landscaping and Exterior
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Immediately replace landscaping removed in January.
Landscape Quote was expected 2-5-08.
Some landscaping has been done in the area next to the deans’ offices outside of the forum and
in the areas surrounding the portables. Further landscaping has been discussed with Physical
Plant Director Rick Lobato and Groundskeeper Raul Lucero. Long-term, Mr. Lobato would like to
get an architect to meet with the committee to map out long range plans.
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Re-landscape near flagpole.
This was supposed to be addressed in aforementioned Landscape Quote, but could also be
addressed as part of current landscaping efforts.
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Add more trees to landscaping.
This was supposed to be addressed in aforementioned Landscape Quote, but could also be
addressed as part of current landscaping efforts.
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TM will be getting 12 outdoor tables and benches from SGE.
These are now in place, but concrete bases and umbrellas would be desirable.
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Emergency exits to 1100 wing lead to rocky, uneven ground, which is a problem for students in
wheelchairs and assorted other mobility problems.
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Take out noxious weeds and goat heads.
This was supposed to be address in aforementioned Landscape Quote, but could also be
addressed as part of current landscaping efforts.
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Correct drainage problem at entrance/exit near Bookstore.
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Make outside signs similar to the ones used by National Parks and State Parks in the area to give a
“state or national park feel” to visitors (See Signage Needs Report following this report.)
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Add interior signage (See Signage Needs Report following this report).
Mr. Lobato informed the committee that signage is an issue at all campuses. We have lost some
key personnel, but this is being worked on. It was suggested that we look into joint funding
between the Physical Plant and Police Department since both of these departments see signage
as an important project.
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Work on a plan to preserve and promote native plant and wildlife to include trails and educational
stations to mark and identify plants. Gertrud Konigs-Dudin has located a provider for signs to identify
plants and can get quote for same. It was suggested that funding for this project could come from
another source such as a student club.
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Sidewalks to each entrance to the building.
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Remove dead trees around upper parking lot.
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Plants outdoors – add to, replace, fertilize, etc.
This was supposed to be addressed in aforementioned Landscape Quote.
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Irrigation
We need to have sprinklers on all year. The Physical plant is making adjustments to the bubblers
to cover larger areas. They were originally set for younger, smaller plants. Physical Plant is also
working towards installing drip systems.
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Some outdoor lighting does not work.
Jay Bryant has said we are waiting on parts.
II.
Interior Spaces (General Concerns)
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Replace entrance doors to building.
Handicapped entrance repaired near Registrar’s Office to portables. Exterior doors by library
have been replaced.
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Door openers.
On three portables and one outside door the handicapped buttons do not work. The Portable
buttons were rewired last year but they still do not work.
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Put white boards in all classrooms
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Install double door for computer and accounting lab (near room 1211)
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Repair and paint wall crack in the ESOL lab room 1134.
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Clean and repair the tennis courts.
This was done.
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New carpeting in common areas converted to coordinate with new furniture.
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Planter boxes in common area converted to seating areas with new carpet.
This was done.
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New trashcans inside and out.
Dean Smith has asked for more trashcans.
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Classrooms set up for technology so that all instructors would have to do is plug in their jump drive and
be ready to deliver instruction.
This has been done with classrooms now designated as smart classrooms.
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More handicapped parking
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Paint in all classrooms that have not had the colors updated to more neutral tones.
This is a general maintenance issue requiring a work order.
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III.
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Replace work doorsteps in Liberal Arts Wing faculty offices.
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Fix or replace automatic doors.
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Replace all campus clocks with atomic clocks and make sure all clocks are synchronized.
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Replace furniture in classrooms since most of what is currently used is older.
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Expand gym area with new lockers and equipment.
Interior Spaces (Bathrooms)
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Transmountain Campus needs to remodel all bathrooms including the plumbing.
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New paper towel dispensers.
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Remodel bathrooms in the middle and south of the campus; include better exhaust system
Hot water in all restrooms
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New water heaters and showers in the gym area.
Water heater has been repaired.
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Paint gym bathrooms a more pleasing color (not orange).
Work order has to go to Physical Plant for this. No extra cost should be incurred since this is
general maintenance.
IV.
Portables
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Replace blinds and coordinate window coverings with new carpet/tile/paint (use neutral color tones).
Javier Cisneros is the person to contact about this.
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Fix squeaky flooring in all portables.
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Provide reliable internet connectivity in all portables.
A work order has been put in for this.
V.
Library
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Replace dirty ceiling tiles.
Was scheduled to be done Christmas 2008.
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Paint.
Was scheduled to be done Christmas 2008.
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Replace broken window screens.
Has been done.
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TRANSMOUNTAIN SIGNAGE NEEDS
Synopsis:
Greatest recognized need is for outside signs. These signs point visitors toward the popular areas of the campus
(Administration, The Forum, Early College High School, Mountain Village, Library, etc.). Secondarily, there is a
desire for these areas of the campus to be identified by labels, either on that portion of the building or nearby.
Inside signs do the same, pointing toward areas and identifying them by a label. In this latter respect, the location
of the classroom wings is especially important.
Outside:
Directional signs:
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Directional signs at beginnings of walkways to cottage classrooms.
Label/Directional signs at major entrances identifying important parts of campus.
Directional map sign at main entrance, showing entire campus.
Label/Directional for Administration, The Forum, Culinary Arts, etc.
Directional signs at major campus entrances pointing visitors toward major areas.
Directional signs for main offices positioned where parking lots funnel into building entrances.
Labels identifying areas:
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Label signs for parking lots: A Lot, etc.
Label signs identifying areas (Administration, Registration, etc.).
Label signs (large and visible) for Mountain Village buildings: Rm. 1324
Label signs for permanent portables. Large ones for the entire area and large signs on buildings themselves.
Label signs for major offices outside of the building.
The areas that should be identified with outside directions and labels are:
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Administration
The Forum
Mountain Village
Child Care Development
Early College High School
Labels to entrances:
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Label signs marking major entrances to the college: EPCC West Entrance
Label entrance signs on Kenworthy: EPCC, Transmountain Campus. Early College High School
Inside:
Labels for major areas:
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Label signs identifying wings (with room numbers): 1200 Hall
Label signs for inside areas: 1100 Hall, etc.
Label signs (large) for room areas: 1100s, 1200s, 1300s, etc.
Label signs for major halls: 1100 Wing, etc.
Directional signs to major areas:
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Directional signs on beginnings and edges of hallways indicating major offices such as Admissions →, etc.
Label/Directional sign at entrance of library indicating library services.
Directional sign for major administrative offices.
Directional signs near entrances for offices and rooms.
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The areas that should be identified with inside directions and labels are:
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Center for Students with Disabilities
Culinary Arts Program
Bookstore
Library
Computer Center
Financial Aid
The Forum
Administration
Mountain Village (each class should have a large sign)
Child Care Development
1500 Wing
1100 Wing
Some of these already have signs, but need larger, uniform signs.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Stairwells
2006-2007 reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2008-2009 reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking Lots
2006-2007 reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2008-2009 reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning and Maintenance
2006-2007 reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2008-2009 reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bathrooms
2006-2007 reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2008-2009 reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Landscaping
2006-2007 reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2008-2009 reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Elevators
2006-2007 reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2008-2009 reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Color on Campus
2006-2007 reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2008-2009 reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Smoking
2006-2007 reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2008-2009 reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Furniture
2006-2007 reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2008-2009 reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signage
2006-2007 reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2008-2009 reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Miscellaneous
2006-2007 reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2008-2009 reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Stairwells
Stairwells (2006-2007 Reports):
1. Stairwell Improvement- I propose site-specific “uplifting murals” in the dark and creepy stairwells, and
beautiful full-spectrum lighting, to boot. My painting students would love to work on this, may I suggest murals
of puffy, summer cumulous clouds? People will feel they are ascending, elevated, uplifted. No fluorescence.
Although florescent light saves money; it flatters no one, and makes everything blue/olive chilly. In the
stairwells, we really need to go for beauty. Perhaps knock some windows in?
2. As I commented in our meeting, our stairwells at VV are pretty depressing. All of the lights work, but some
of the covers are dirty and a few are broken.
3. Clean and paint stairways with anti-graffiti paint inside and outside of building “A” and better lighting in stair
wells.
4. Outdoor stairs at the C building at Valle Verde and their lighting
5. More depressing is the absolute lack of color. We could really make those stairwells more attractive with a
little paint--accent walls, stripes in various colors paralleling the hand rail, wall decorations, etc. I don't think it
would take much money to really make a difference.
Stairwells (2008-2009 Reports):
C-Building – North Exit Stairways
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Lamps on stair level between 2nd and 1st floor were not lit at 6:25 am. (It was dark outside)
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If the cement sides of the stairs were painted the same color as the walkway walls, that might help with the
lighting problems by reflecting lights on walkways, ceilings, etc.
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There was chalk graffiti on the walls and gum stuck on the stairs
C-Building inside stairs
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Stairway is too narrow to safely carry the load of students who walk between the Ground floor and 2nd floor
during peak class times (between 7:30am – 2:00pm).
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Personally, I am worried about falling with so many students around me as I go up or down.
Main stairway between The A-Building and the SSC does need extensive repair.
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A-Building Outside Stairs on Both West and East sides:
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These stairs are very dark.
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Need stronger lighting.
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Perhaps painting the stairwells cream would help brighten them up as well.
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None of the outside stairs have slip-guard coverings of any kind, and some of them are slippery when wet.
A-Building North stairs to Tunnel
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These stairs have two levels.
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On the bottom level (East side of rail) the third step from the top needs repair where it is broken near the rail.
A-Building South inside stairs nearest west side walkway:
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The edging or border at the top of the stairs is worn and needs replacement on the 1st and 2nd floors.
General notes:
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Painting all stairwells a light color would help the lighting problem. Both lack of lighting and the narrowness of
all stairwells are safety issues.
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Graffiti was found on various stairwells. The police were notified, took pictures and will refer to maintenance
for cleanup.
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While looking at the 2nd floor stairwells on the South side of the Gym, we noticed that some roof tiles were
broken off. Maintenance needs to examine the roof to see if the tiles should be replaced. This may have or in
future cause leakage into the gym and the need for internal repairs.
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While walking through the B-Building, we noticed that the tile flooring along the ground floor hallways is tearing
and wearing out. We suggest it be replaced with the same type of brick tile that covers the inside entry, as this
would be cheaper in the long run than using the same type of tile that is already in place.
When we walked around early in the morning, we found trash everywhere, including inside planter boxes, and
a trashcan inside the courtyard on north side of the tunnel, was turned over. Every outside trashcan we
passed was full. When I went back with the police to show them the graffiti on the north side of the campus,
the trash along the path was gone. I did not have the chance to recheck on the trashcans.
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Parking Lots
Parking Lots (2006-2007 Reports):
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Resurface all parking lots and surrounding streets on campus. Paint lines for parking spaces in the all
parking lots
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While there is lighting, it is not strong enough.
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Parking lots need to have their “one way” arrows painted larger and more clearly. Many people go down a
row the wrong way and hold up traffic.
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Remove all old vehicles from the parking lot near automotive lab
Problem: Areas of the Parking lots flood during inclement weather.
This is a letter submitted by a staff member.
I am compelled to address a very rare yet serious issue that I would like to see IE do something about. We
have been experiencing some very unusual weather to the El Paso area, and for the most part the change has
been enjoyable. Last Friday, when we had so much rain over night, however, an old ugly issue raised its ugly
head once again. I refer to the flooding that happens every time it rains.
Anyone who parks to the east of building A knows that the building becomes inaccessible due to pooling and
rushing water that comes from other parking lots. Not only do students, faculty and staff have to walk in the
middle of the street and leap across running water (a very dangerous practice), the handicap ramps are often
half-covered with water. Once on the sidewalk, individuals trying to enter the A building are again faced with
run-off from the roof that comes out of a three-inch pipes (right next to the entrance) that causes yet another
stream that must be traversed. I wonder how much leaping and jumping on wet pavement can take place
before serious injury occurs. Of course, once in the building, we are faced with wet, slippery tiles.
This is a dangerous condition that happens every time it rains. Last Friday, as I was walking through freezing
cold, rushing water that rose well over my ankles, I happened to turn to my left and noticed that the Physical
Plant had a nice little “bridge” and sand bags to keep their feet dry. From my vantage point is appeared that
the “bridge” over the water may have been as simple as a wooden pallet of some sort. It occurs to me that the
same thing could be done to facilitate the safe (and dry) passage from the parking lot for the students, faculty
and staff.
Water has always accumulated in the handicap parking in front of the gym and the A building. I am not sure
why nothing can be done for this condition. What an unfortunate condition for a person on crutches or in a
wheel chair.
As I sit here contemplating missing work tomorrow (due to the illness that resulted from being forced to walk
through freeing cold water and sit in wet shoes all morning), I decided to send this message to you in the hope
that you will bring it up at the Facilities and IE meetings this week. This is a very serious issue.
Parking Lots (2008-2009 Reports):
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Several pot-holes on campus, especially on main roads coming in and out of campus.
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Almost all stop signs and arrows in all parking lots worn out. Need to be repainted.
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We feel that there should be more staff/faculty parking areas.
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We noticed a lot of staff/faculty parking spaces being utilized by non-staff/faculty.
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We only noticed two tickets on vehicles (all the rest were students or had no parking sticker at all).
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Speed humps have been repainted.
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They look a lot better the way they painted them this time. Some, however, are wearing out fast. Maybe better
paint should be used?
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Many pot-holes on the service road between the "C" building and the "A" building (The road that travels
through the lower level of the cafeteria).
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There is flooding between parking lots "A" and "B", and the "A" building is very bad. We need something there
(ramp, walkway, etc.).
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Almost all handicap signs facing the "A" building and the gym need to be repainted.
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Crosswalk between parking lot "C" and the Americana Village needs repainting.
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Both crosswalks between the cafeteria/"B" building and parking lot "I" need to be repainted.
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Almost all yellow lines separating the two lanes on the main roads leading in and out of the campus need
repainting.
Signs coming in to the campus from Hawkins and Hunter avenues need to be bigger and brighter. They have
to stand out somehow. Several people coming in stopped me, and asked for directions.
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Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning and Maintenance (2006-2007 Reports):
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Rub out graffiti - Identify and wash out or paint over graffiti in all buildings and walls.
Bring awareness to employee and students on the negatives of graffiti. Remove the graphics on the wall
opposite the elevator.
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Clean the windows in Building B to remove the bird poop. Clean all windows in all buildings.
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I notice that a lot of the blue 8 ½ x 11 sheets posted for the faculty development week workshops are still up.
Removal of these out-of-date posters would go a long way to making this place more beautiful. This is just
housekeeping. The place would look better at no charge
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Remove unsightly, unattended bulletin boards
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Student Service Center at VV needs consistent attention with trash (lobby), restrooms and floors. Trash is
usually carried out in the evening to the front of the build where some liquids from the trash bags spill on to the
side walk and make the front entrance looks ugly/dirty. It is embarrassing to tour EPCC-VV with potential
students. I would like to see an ASC atmosphere here at VV, because VV should be the model for all
campuses.
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Building A, breezeway on the bottom floor - To clean the breezeway and to rid it of an odor resembling a
cat’s litter box
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Campus-wide provide more trash cans.
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Sand and paint the fitness exercise equipment by the tennis courts
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Repair the water fountains.
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Cleaning and Maintenance (2008-2009 Reports):
Problem:
Recommendation:
Poor sanitary conditions of the toilet seats.
Purchase & install sanitized paper toilet seat covers & dispensers.
Problem:
Graffiti in hidden less viewable areas (stairwells in and out,
and other places such as bathrooms and building walls);
Regular policing and removal.
Recommendation:
Problem:
Recommendation:
Problem:
Recommendation:
Bird droppings (Along outside of A Building across from Gym,
and along ground floor under A Building)
Power hose spray cleaning.
Vertical Blinds in some classrooms in A Building are falling
apart, or do not work.
Replace or fix these blinds. Or remove and replace with
more reliable fixtures or devices.
Problem:
Recommendation:
Vending machines need regular checks for leaking syrup.
Replace with machines that do not leak, or schedule more
frequent maintenance visit from the vending machine company.
Problem:
Recommendation:
Bulletin boards are cluttered with outdated and excessive fliers.
Remove fliers on (at least) a monthly basis.
Problem:
Many classroom clocks are not functioning. The clocks are
either old or their batteries are not replaced.
Replace battery-powered clocks with electric clocks; or have maintenance check
clocks for accuracy and fix accordingly.
Recommendation:
Problem:
Recommendations:
Some office spaces in “office coves” have become “collection
sites” for old office supplies/equipment or furniture.
Have faculty call warehouse directly to schedule pickups of office supplies, which can
then be transported to the warehouse. Have faculty put non-warehouse items in
garbage dumpsters.
Additional Notes
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Have more regular garbage removals in offices of the Student Services Center Building.
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More vacuuming needs to be done also.
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It appears that the cleaning crew is cleaning only with water.
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Bathrooms are a problem; they are not being cleaned regularly.
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Please have the cleaning crew come by more frequently during the peak
times of the semester, such as later registration and the first days of class.
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Bathrooms
Bathrooms (2006-2007 Reports):
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Repair and update all bathrooms at the Valle Verde Campus. They all need checking.
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Remodel and if possible expand Bathrooms in building “A”
I would like to see the entire paper towel dispensers in the restrooms replaced. Often I get either a
handful of towels when I want just one, or the towel comes out in shreds. There are better designs on the
market. Better towel dispensers would reduce much of the trash clutter.
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The ladies bathrooms in the “A” lounge areas, near the dean’s offices often times have an intolerable stench,
even when they are clean. If something could be done to deodorize them, also the bathroom located across
the automotive lab needs the door lock and the lights repaired. These changes would provide a better
facilities for our student, staff and community as a whole, thus giving a better image of the college
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Bathrooms……First impressions are very important and I think that it is very important that bathroom
facilities take a significant priority when you talk about Valle Verde and Beautification
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The ladies restroom - C- building first floor at Valle Verde, close to Student with Disabilities Office. Most of
the doors need locks. If I am not mistaken only three of the doors can be locked in that area. I think it would
be nice to be able to go in there and have privacy, be able to lock the door.
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Retile, repaint, replace broken toilets, provide new sinks and faucets and counter tops and add hot water;
remove mirrors and replace with smaller ones and clean more frequently.
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Put door fasteners on all stalls. Paint any areas that are marked or worn looking. Replace any inefficient
towel and soap dispensers. Make sure there is a waste receptacle near the exit door as well as one need
the basin. Many people like to open doors with the towel then throw it away.
Bathrooms (2008-2009 Reports):
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Bathrooms need to be painted with brighter colors.
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Replace broken or missing door fasteners.
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For bathrooms in B-building, provide some shelves for personal belongings.
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Install doors for the bathrooms in building B. People can clearly hear the sound of flushing in room B150.
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There is graffiti in the bathrooms of the Student Services Center.
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Although the men’s bathrooms have an additional waste basket next to the doors of the Student Services
Center bathrooms, not all bathrooms have it.
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Some bathrooms have hot water and some don’t.
Odor eliminator devices should be installed.
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We suggest that better toilet paper that does not feel like plastic be purchased.
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We recommend that the restrooms be renovated to look like those at the ASC.
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We ask that the college replace all dispensers where the paper towels don’t rip.
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Please add shelves on all restrooms to hold the paper towels.
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All bathrooms in A, C and SSC buildings need to be updated and repaired to some extent. One suggestion is
to follow ASC restrooms as a model for all VV restrooms.
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Make sure all bathrooms have a waste receptacle near the exit door. For example, on the first floor of the SSC
building there is no waste basket near the exit door.
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The majority of men's restrooms in the A, C, and SSC buildings do not provide sanitary seat covers. This
needs to be corrected for better hygiene.
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Three mirrors in the first floor restroom of the SSC building are severely scratched. Check all bathrooms for
similar conditions and make replacements accordingly.
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Remove graffiti from all restrooms. For example, the restroom near room A1412 has quite a bit of graffiti that
should be removed.
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Some bathrooms have running hot water, while others only have cold water. All bathrooms should be checked
to make sure they have hot water.
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At New Mexico State University the restrooms offer lotion dispensers as a courtesy for students. If the budget
permits, it is suggested that this be implemented at EPCC.
Landscaping
Landscaping (2006-2007 Reports):
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Get curves in the landscaping with some well-chosen native plants. www.highcountrygardens.com
Native grasses and other plants spill over sharp squares, SOFTENING pathways etc. as well as providing year
round color. I have sent a catalog to your mailbox. There are numerous plants that would work here. I believe
UTEP has such a display garden, I propose we put varied native plants all over. We could also label these
xeric plants and educate people on how to landscape and save water in the high desert. Our current
landscaping is too formal and boxed, it increases the herding dehumanizing, geometric tyranny cited in item
#2. Perhaps also make some of the paths and sidewalks curvilinear as well?
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Indoor garden/planetarium perhaps outside the Student services building or nearby the cafeteria annex. It
would be nice to have an indoor garden for all seasons of the year that would be constructed for students who
would like to conduct their studies in an indoor/outdoor garden atmosphere. This garden would include
annual/perennial flowers, assorted plants, water fountain(s), and outdoor tables with park benches or chairs
that could sit approximately 75-100 students.
This garden would also include plenty of visibility to see views
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of nature’s best. Birds, trees, weather, sky etc. As part of the Beautification mission, perhaps the outside of
this garden could be decorated with appealing shrubbery and attractive flowers and decorative garden lights.
I believe that this indoor/outdoor garden will provide a different yet appealing atmosphere conducive to
learning and socializing with their classmates. Instructors can also enjoy some leisure time between their
breaks to sip some coffee, read the newspaper, read… or simply relax.
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Plant palm tree on the west and east boundaries of the VV campus. Special attention to the ball field area.
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More Trees with benches’ and tables on Campus. I don’t know why they cut down six trees that where at
the corridor between Building C and A. If it is possible to put them back or just let them grow by themselves. If
you noticed those trees are still alive. More trees with benches around campus, that way students and
employees can enjoy a peaceful break after class or at lunch time
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Put lighting on the par course for night time running.
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Put some large canopies and tables in front of the gym.
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Plant more trees native to this area of the country. Not only plant them, but maintain them. It seems to me
that the College has spent thousands of dollar on landscaping, but the plants do not survive more than one
season. More aesthetically pleasing and improving the environment.
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I think the grass areas should be re-seeded for the spring and summer seasons, and a small fence should
be installed around the grass area(s) to hopefully prevent students from walking on the grass.
A, b and c buildings including all landscaped areas, parking lots and Building signage. We have a nicely
landscaped campus. We could improve it by planting more trees along with picnic tables for those that
eat lunch outside plus, trash cans to manage the litter. Perhaps, painting the portables, handball and tennis
courts, adding bike paths and more lighting everywhere…this campus is too dark at night and dangerous for
students going to their cars after their night classes.
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"Serenity Village" - Grass area between Student Services Building and handball/Tennis courts.
Pine Trees and Patio area with patio tables and chairs and an herb and flower garden.
For: Aesthetics and serenity area for students and staff.
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To install planters (boxes) with hanging plants on the library balcony.
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Plant more flowers, trees and greenery in the areas surrounding the campus.
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Flower dissemination, Tulips, Daffodils. Following the usage by the University of Kansas & Johnson
County Community College, Overton Park, Kansas.
Landscaping (2008-2009 Reports):
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The campus is in need of much more shrubs and native plants.
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We recommend that the college consider having a community garden, in which students can plant trees,
flowers, bushes, etc.
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There is also a chance that the college could enlist citizens from the community to transplant cacti that have
been rescued from destruction.
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Paint walls around the area with EPCC colors or some sort of design.
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Place huge planters with year around plants and bushes.
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Elevators
Elevators (2006-2007 Reports):
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A person unfamiliar with the college gets a very negative first impression when they enter that elevator. Its
appearance does not promote confidence that it will go to the indicated floors, but causes concern
that it may stop between floors.
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Also, the elevator in the A building is simply shabby. Take a look at the wall at the base on the left as you
enter.
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Elevator in the A Building at VV - This elevator is in serious disrepair. Side panels are broken and dirty.
Ceiling tiles are often missing, and any that are there are dirty.
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My inclination is to say that this elevator looks like it was a discard, many years ago, from a third world
country. I am proud of the College and feel that this elevator does not meet the standard of quality that our
institution represents.
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Getting the A building a faster and more reliable elevator. C building also has slow elevators. The current
elevator not only is slow, but it breaks very often. This creates a problem not only to handicap students but
also to the IMS department. Having to use the C building elevator to deliver equipment creates a problem,
especially when the weather is bad.
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Inside the elevators at VV check walls, floor, and ceiling for repairs to the interior and painting. The elevator in
A building that goes to the ground is pretty bad. The walk in area needs cleaning and lots of repair around the
baseboards as well as painting.
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Replace elevator in building “A”
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Elevators (2008-2009 Reports):
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The A Building elevator has been renovated, and looks professional and clean.
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We recommend that future efforts of all elevators on campus be held to the same standards as those
of the new elevator in the A Building.
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Color on Campus
Color on Campus (2006-2007 Reports):
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Accent colors in classrooms - I polled my students on ways to improve the campus. One student wrote: “A
bit of color on the classroom walls wouldn’t hurt anyone instead of the dull beige.” Paint accent walls, stripes
or whatever in the classrooms. Impact of project: Restaurateurs, bar owners, hotels, commercial meeting
spaces and others have recognized that the rooms need to be attractive and inviting. We could get away from
our industrial-institutional appearances and make each room and each class a more satisfying experience with
a little bit of imagination and variety in our décor. We should strive to make coming to class as pleasant an
experience as possible.
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Change the walls and floors. Building A - The walls and the floors are all white, plain and unappealing. My
suggestion is to paint the walls pastel colors and/or replacing the floor tile with colored or patterned tile or
possibly even carpet in the classrooms. These changes could add to the appearance of the college and make
it more pleasing to the eye. The different colors and patterns could stimulate the minds of the faculty, staff and
student and create a more favorable learning and working environment. It may even bring more students to
EPCC because of the personal touch.
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Create a more student-friendly atmosphere in the Valle Verde Cafeteria and Annex by utilizing colorful
paint on at least one large wall in the cafeteria (either behind the large sand mural or on concrete overhang
from 1st floor above ground floor). Dark brown surfaces and unpainted concrete areas in cafeteria project an
unfinished and impersonal appearance. This part of project would be extremely affordable.
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Color on Campus (2008-2009 Reports):
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The campus needs to have better use of color in the classrooms.
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We recommend painting accent walls for many of the classrooms, instead of having mostly beige or off-white.
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This is especially problematic in the A Building.
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We recommend that the suggestions made in 2006-2007 (except for the completed portion of the improved
aesthetics of the student lounge between the bookstore and cafeteria) be of primary focus and priority for
2008-2009. Please see above recommendations for 2006-2007.
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Smoking
Smoking (2006-2007 Reports):
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A suggestion that I wish to put forth for campus Beautification and improvement is strict adherence to and
enforcement of the college’s smoking policy. Board policy number 2.01.12.10 College Smoking
Regulations outlines the minimum requirements. I have noticed campuses other than Valle Verde have
addressed this issue by such efforts posting signs informing people of the smoking regulations. I think this
should be a college wide initiative.
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For starters, we need to have a strong enforceable policy concerning smoking. Smokers should not
stand close to any door way. As we all know, second hand smoke is extremely detrimental to our health.
The two entry ways (second floor) on the east side of our building A (above the automotive department) are
notorious as a gathering place for smokers at different times of the day. Not only do they expose us to second
hand smoke as we enter or leave the building, but they also leave their cigarette butts and other debris on the
floor. I am positive that I am not the only one who absolutely hates to inhale their “second hand” smoke.
Smoking (2008-2009 Reports):
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Americana Village- Some modulars have the no smoking signs and some don’t. But either way, ashtrays are
close to doorways of classrooms and bathrooms. Maybe need some kind of permanent fixed ashtrays away
from doorways (15 feet away), or better yet, designate certain areas as smoking areas away from buildings.
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“A” Building: Same problem as Americana Village. Ash trays too close to doorways. Both first and second
floors. Entrance to the auto tech classrooms has cigarette butts scattered on graveled sections. Maybe
designate smoking areas away from building.
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Gym: Most people congregate near doorway. Same problem. No sign at Gym. No sign going into “A”
building where sliding doors are. Ash tray right in front of doors.
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“C” Building: Students meet near the doorways. While there are signs, students will move the ash cans closer
to the doors. Some locations have only one ash can for the landing. Recommend a permanently affixed
smoking area for each floor (perhaps a gazebo setting with seating).
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“B” Building: Smoking ash cans are violating the 15 foot rule. Examples include B104 and B182 side
entrances, and the main entrance. All ash cans are moveable, and do not have sand or pebbles. Recommend
a permanently affixed smoking area (perhaps a gazebo setting with seating).
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Student Services Building: There is no dedicated location for smokers. There are signs, but there is no seating
for the smokers. Ash cans are less than 15 feet within doorways. Both top and bottom main entrances, and the
side entrance to Window 1 of Ground Floor. Recommend a permanently affixed smoking area (perhaps a
gazebo setting with seating).
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Students are in definite favor of gazebo structures. Some staff like the idea, but wonder how public would view
this.
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We recommend that Valle Verde should be a non-smoking campus. If this recommendation is not
implemented, then we urge for designated smoking shelters with fixed seating and ashtrays throughout the
campus; and also that the EPCC Police should enforce the 15-foot no smoking policy.
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Furniture
Furniture (2006-2007 Reports):
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Upgrade chairs and tables on the first and second levels of the SSC.
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Picnic tables under the trees so employees and students can have lunch during sunny days.
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More furniture for the outside areas.
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Remove lobby couches.
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Buy furniture and place it around campus.
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Take couches and love seats out of the lobby and faculty office areas.
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Out side the C building 1st floor (VV). The area outside between the stairs. Place tables and benches similar
to the ones outside near the tunnel (VV). Paint the walls around the area with EPCC colors or some sort
of design. Place some huge planters with year around plants or bushes. Will not only beautify that area,
which now looks dead and prison like, but can be used by the students and staff as a study area, lunch area;
to socialize and relax; and to take a break. The floor above provides quite a bit of shade so it is protected from
the rain and sun. For those who like the direct sun part of it is open.
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Buy matching furniture and replace all old furniture. Make the tutoring center in room A1401 more attractive to
students.
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Carpet all floors in Building “A”.
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Purchase more colorful chairs and tables, to include additional tables to be used in annex area—currently not
enough seating for students to eat and congregate. Students leave campus often because there is not
enough space to sit down and eat their meals or to meet in groups.
Furniture (2008-2009 Reports):
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Upgrade chairs and tables on the first and second levels of the SSC
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Install picnic tables under the trees so employees and students can have lunch during sunny
days.
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Update: Regular stack chairs (pink seat & back rest) located outside of counseling and
financial aid offices.
Update: Three green picnic tables with seats attached located outside of the SSC front doors
on top level under or close to the small trees
More furniture is needed for the outside areas
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Assorted tables and chairs can be found around the campus in nooks, outside of faculty office
areas along with filing cabinets (A-2301).
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The furniture outside of the faculty offices is arranged neatly in some of the area’s locations.
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The furniture looks worn and well used.
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The furniture outside of the math and science division office is fairly new.
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Study carrels have been added as part of the new furniture.
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Outside the C building 1st floor (VV). The area outside between the stairs. Place tables and
benches similar to the ones outside near the tunnel (VV).
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Update: Old tables and chairs from the cafeteria place outside the C building 1st floor also
outside 2nd floor of C building.
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Make tutoring center room A1401 more attractive to students.
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Buy matching furniture and replace all old furniture.
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Update: Tutoring center – Available space is a serious issue (very limited), currently office
space is utilized for both tutoring services and office areas.
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The furniture that has been used are round tables and chairs that can maximize the space that
available.
Signage
Signage (2006-2007 Reports):
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Install PROFESSIONALLY MADE signs in the main areas.
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Permanent handicapped signs for elevators (will last longer and look better than the paper one
currently in use).
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Fix arrows on first turn in from Hunter. It still shows that you can go both ways when you are only able to
turn right.
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Clearly lettered main buildings: buildings “A” and “C” already have large letters marking their location
but, building “B” needs a large letter marking its location. This would help our new students find their way
around campus, along with more classroom location maps throughout the
hallways.
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Signage (2008-2009 Reports):
“A” Building
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Signs need to be more organized and less confusing. First, at each entrance, students need to know which
way to go. Signs indicating, with arrows, which way is the 1100’s or1400’s for example, would help a lot.
Having signs at each of the sections, (i.e. 1100, 1500, 2300, 2100, etc.) be unique to that section. In other
words, the information for the 2300 rooms should have the information for the 2300 rooms, not the 1400
rooms. The information for the 1400 rooms should be at the 1400 section or area.
Have large signs indicating which section they are in. For example, right now, there are large signs that
indicate the 2300 and 2100 areas on the second floor. These are fine, but they need to be more appealing to
the eye, or aesthetically correct if you will.
We also believe that major offices, (Deans, Labs, tutoring, automotive, library, student activities, etc.) should
have protruding signs that students can easily identify. There are some around like at the RAP and PASS
programs, and student government. But we think we need more of those in major areas.
Also, signs for all buildings on the outside are not visible from all angles/parking areas. For example, you can
only see the “A” for building “A” from only one parking area. We did not even see a “B” for building B.
“B” Building
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There is a sign near the elevator on the first floor, but it is sort of hidden and blocked a bit by the kiosk
information machine. It actually should be by the doors at the main entrance somewhere.
Signs on the outside of each hallway should indicate which rooms are there.
“C” Building
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There is no sign for the Center for Students with Disabilities Office, which is next to the traffic office where
parking stickers are purchased.
Students are not observing signs that say “no feet on furniture”.
We should have protruding signs for Student Activities and C105 showing students where they can get their
student identification cards and validation stickers. The staff there told us that it has been very difficult and
has been a major problem for students.
We talked to the people on the 4th floor, and they are ok, but maybe a sign indicating what services/offices are
available at the 4th floor be put on the cafeteria floor near the elevator and also on the first and second floor at
the elevator.
MISCELLANEOUS
Miscellaneous (2006-2007 Reports):
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File cabinet chaos - Building or location on campus of project: A2302 thru A2313 and A 2102 thru 2113. The
open area outside these offices are filled with file cabinets. Ideally, these areas would be more attractive with
tables and chairs and set up for student-faculty consultations
or for study.
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Break up the grids: Turn some walls into curves, perhaps break the glass in the courtyard spaces, which no
one uses (save a furtive smoker or two) and increase space at the same time that you make a new serpentine
wall and “gentle” us with some curves.
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Hanging over the railing outside of Cafeteria’s annex between Bldg C & B looking toward the fountain. It
would be nice to have mist sprinkling where the student sat on the benches outside of the cafeteria
annex.
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Repair brown tiles on Building C. DONE
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Replace all pencil sharpeners.
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To plan a brand new state of the art academic library in or around the future new Arts building. This
new library will have a classroom for 40 students and a coffee shop at the entrance. Also will have space for
art exhibits and could even have its own Chicano Collection Room. This library will replace the current one.
The current library space could be used for classrooms. It will impact the way EPCC is seen nationwide.
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At Valle Verde paint and repair wall in room B-245 the International Education Program.
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Sell healthy food and snacks at the College - Fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, healthy snacks.
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The weight room here at the Valle Verde campus is way too small. Three departments use this room.
Intramural Sports, Kinesiology and Continuing Ed. The weight room here NEEDS to be expanded or that
tunnel area underneath the A building could be turned into a weight room
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Patio - Next to the SSC building at the Valle Verde Campus maybe next to the Tennis courts around that
general Area. I would like to see a Patio built with a cover and maybe some picnic tables under it for both the
students, staff and faculty so they can eat their lunch outside.
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I think that the inside patio areas should be covered and it should be an indoor area with more chairs and
couches. The only students I see using that area use to it smoke and students hardly go outside in the
summer because it’s to hot and there’s no shade. There would be more room for students that study or hang
out between classes because the cafeteria and the other are
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SSC ENTRANCE ENHANCEMENT - VALLE VERDE, STUDENT SERVICES CENTER
Replace small garden area in front of the building with the EPCC logo, done in tile (like a floor mural) in teal
and white colors. Also, build some kind of shade and seats in that same area (sort of like the one between the
cafeteria and Bldg. B at Valle Verde campus).
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Mural - Underpass of the A building—Perhaps more murals, maybe even one done by the art students, or a
willing staff. Mural used to reinforce El Paso’s culture or the importance of education.
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Establishment of a secure enclosed (fenced in) area on the VV campus to place the automotive
training aids.
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TV Monitors - TV Monitors scattered through out the buildings to display information such as, weather
announcements, college announcements, events, job openings, and advertising. It would keep the
Faculty, Staff, and Students informed of college activities.
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Build a new building with the land that is available.
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Remove the boards and replace with educational theme art work of some kind.
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KIOSK large enough to inform student listing out what services are provide in each building or related
area’s SSC; Deans location; at the C-building Student related area’s etc. Provide more awareness to
students and employees of services available
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C balcony beautification: The C balcony on the second floor is used to hang posters and banners
promoting school activities. It looks horrible and messy with huge pieces of masking and duct tape. Instead
ask students and community users to submit designs for murals and paint the winning mural there. Say byebye ugly banners & posters. These instead can be displayed on the bulletin boards. The space will be neater
and interesting. Students can seat on the cafeteria and have something pleasing to look at, plus is an
opportunity to engage art faculty and students in a college/community activity.
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DONE
Consider another type of flooring for cafeteria and annex more conducive to heavy student traffic—
current carpet flooring is continuously stained, difficult for personnel to clean, and rarely has a clean
appearance.
Americana Language Village
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Put signs on all portables with building number and letter. The plastic signs on some of the portables
have fallen off, and it is hard for students to find their classrooms. Adding signs will make it more accessible
for everyone.
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Put railings on the steps leading into the portables. We have already had 2 faculty members fall down
the steps, and our repeated requests to Maintenance have not been answered. The portables that are
raised have dangerous steps without railings. This has caused a few accidental falls, especially at night when
the area isn’t as well lit. Adding railings will make the area more accessible.
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Replace clocks in all portables-most do not work. Replacing the clocks will help the instructors keep track
of the time and make the classrooms more attractive.
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Add a kiosk or area for vending machines so the evening and weekend students can buy snacks. The
weekend and evening students spend a lot of time in the portables, and they need access to snack areas.
This will make the area more user-friendly.
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Add outdoor seating areas for students to eat and study. Students need attractive and convenient areas
to study and eat.
Miscellaneous (2008-2009 Reports):
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We need to replace clocks campus wide, as quite a few of them are non-functioning.
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The first floor door openings in the A Building should be retrofitted for handicapped accessibility.
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The water fountain outside of the C Building (heading to the B Building) needs to have flowing water
maintained. Quite often, the fountain is empty of water, or the water is there, but stagnant, and not in operation
with pumps being used.
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Not all classrooms have pencil sharpeners. Those that are missing should have them installed. Those that
have broken ones should have them replaced. Those rooms that have working sharpeners need to have them
emptied regularly.
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We are still supporting the recommendation to have a “brand new state of the art academic library in or around
the future new Arts building. This new library will have a classroom for 40 students and a coffee shop at the
entrance. Also will have space for art exhibits and could even have its own Chicano Collection Room. This
library will replace the current one. The current library space could be used for classrooms.”
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We support the idea of selling healthier food and snacks at the College - Fresh fruits and vegetables, fish,
healthy snacks. But we also believe that students should be polled to determine their levels of interest for
certain specific snacks to be sold.
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We recommend the use of paints that are low in Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s).
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We also believe that there should be a committee set up to develop better environmental practices.
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We recommend that the weight room at the Valle Verde campus is way too small and needs to be expanded,
or an alternate location on campus should be considered for conversion to or construction of a weight room.
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We recommend that there be an enclosure be constructed for use by students, for student activities. This
would provide more room for students who study or socialize.
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Student Services Center entrance enhancement – We recommend that instead of having a small garden area
in front of the building, we add seating for students. This seating could have shade structures to protect
students from the outdoor elements.
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We recommend that a contest be conducted, to have a mural painted for the underpass of the A building—
Perhaps more murals, maybe even one done by the art students, or a willing staff. Mural used to reinforce El
Paso’s culture or the importance of education.
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We urge that the Auto Technology Department be contacted to determine the possibility of establishing a
secure enclosed (fenced in) area on the VV campus to place the automotive training aids.
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TV Monitors – We must want TV Monitors placed throughout the buildings to display information such as,
weather announcements, college announcements, events, job openings, and advertising. It would keep the
Faculty, Staff, and Students informed of college activities. It would also help with the operation of the Tejano
Alert System, as broadcast would automatically come on to announce emergency situations.
Americana Language Village
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We believe that signage should be larger, for better readability, as currently it is hard for students to find their
classrooms.
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Where necessary, please put railings on the steps leading into the portables. We have already had 2 faculty
members fall down the steps, and our repeated requests to Maintenance have not been answered. The
portables that are raised have dangerous steps without railings. This has caused a few accidental falls,
especially at night when the area isn’t as well lit. Adding railings will make the area more accessible. Finally,
we urge the installation of lighting for better nighttime visibility.
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Add an additional kiosk or area for vending machines so the evening and weekend students can buy snacks.
This will make the area more user-friendly.
•
Add an additional outdoor seating area for students to eat and study. Students need attractive and convenient
areas to study and eat.
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Make stucco surface of the portables consistent with the Early College High School portables.
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