2014-15 Area Plan Technology Requests - Sorted by Amount
Number Name
Academic Affairs
Objective
31.1
Status
Y
LRC STATE FUND
1
Academic Affairs
12.4
Y
ASO
Academic Affairs
33.1
Y
LRC STATE FUND
Academic Affairs
6.8
Y
FUNDED
Academic Affairs
31.2
Academic Affairs
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Objective Description
Throughout the 2014-15 academic year, the Library will
digitize all issues of El Paisano since its first issue in the
1960s and make the complete run of El Paisano accessible
online.
Type
Computer Hardware
Amount
$150.00
Throughout the 2014-15 academic year, various pieces of Technology Related to Facilities (e.g., Smart $500.00
computer/audiovisual equipment will be purchased for use Classrooms, etc.)
by members of the Rio Hondo Forensics Speech & Debate
Team.
The Library will replace scanners used by students in the
2 Flatbed Scanners
$500.00
Library Computer Commons.
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Description
3TB External hard drive.
Reason
Location
An external hard drive with 3TB minimum storage is needed for
College Archives Room
storage and back up of El Paisano and Rio Hondo archival
photographs. This objective supports the Library's SAOs #2, #3, and
#4 (equal access to students, up-to-date technology, and convenient
access to library resources) and is necessary to implement the Board
of Trustees' recommendation to digitize El Paisano.
2 Sony USB Bloggies (recording devices).
These devices will allow Speech students to record themselves in
order to improve their skills with public speaking and Forensics team
members to prepare for Forensics events.
Replacement of the hand-me-down
scanners currently available to students
with 2 new flatbed scanners in the Library
Computer Commons.
Both scanners in the Library Computer Commons are old, very slow,
and sometimes fail to work at all. These scanners are heavily used by
students and are essential for using the Library's special software for
disabled students. We need two replacement scanners before they
die. This objective addresses two of the Library's SAOs: providing
equal access to all students and providing up-to-date technology to
support student learning.
Forensics Squad Room: A222.
By Fall 2013, a light dimmer will be installed in A223.
Technology Related to Facilities (e.g., Smart $500.00
Classrooms, etc.)
A dimmer switch has been requested for
numerous years to be installed in A223.
The classroom is too bright for optimal viewing of PowerPoint slides. A223
When lights are turned off, it is too dark for students to adquate take
notes. A dimmer switch, similar to those installed in numerous
classrooms across campus, would allow the overhead lights to be
turned off, yet allow dim lighting to remain for PowerPoint viewing
and student note taking.
Y
LRC STATE FUND
During the 2014-15 academic year, the Library will digitize
the most fragile and most significant photographs of the
College's history, consisting of approximately 1200
photographs and 2000 slides.
Camera
$600.00
Nikon D3000
Some of the College Archives materials cannot be scanned and need
to be photographed for digitization and preservation. This objective
supports Library SAOs #2, #3, and #4 (equal access to students, up-todate technology, and convenient access to library resources).
12.4
Y
ASO
Computer Hardware
$800.00
All-in-one scanner/printer/copier/text
reader.
This hardware will permit Forensics Team members to conduct the
Forensics Squad Room: A222.
research, writing, document filing, and printing activities necessary to
be successful intercollegiate Forensics competitors.
Academic Affairs
12.4
Y
ASO
Non-computer Equipment (e.g., copier,
etc.)
$1,000.00
Full HD 1080 Video Digital SLR Camera
(Nikon or Canon).
This camera will be used to record Forensics activities and events, as Forensics Squad Room: A222.
well as for students to record and play back their performances to
improve delivery.
Academic Affairs
31.1
Y
LRC STATE FUND
Throughout the 2014-15 academic year, various pieces of
computer/audiovisual equipment will be purchased for use
by members of the Rio Hondo Forensics Speech & Debate
Team.
Throughout the 2014-15 academic year, various pieces of
computer/audiovisual equipment will be purchased for use
by members of the Rio Hondo Forensics Speech & Debate
Team.
Throughout the 2014-15 academic year, the Library will
digitize all issues of El Paisano since its first issue in the
1960s and make the complete run of El Paisano accessible
online.
Computer Hardware
$1,200.00
Purchase of a replacement computer and
monitor for the College Archives room.
A dedicated computer is necessary for the scanning and processing
College Archives Room
of archival materials. The archives computer is very old and generates
lots of error messages. This objective supports the Library's SAOs #2,
#3, and #4 (equal access to students, up-to-date technology,
convenient access to library resources) and is necessary to implement
the Board of Trustees' recommendation to digitize El Paisano.
Academic Affairs
6.6
Y
FUNDED
Computer Hardware
$1,400.00
Purchase and installation of new classroom Basic classroom and office technology will be maintained. The
computer (A207), classroom VCR (S334),
current classroom computer has many "bugs" and instructors will
and faculty office printer.
often have to shut down and reboot the computer in order to login.
The current computer in A207 is on it's "last leg," as is the VCR in
S334. The faculty member does not have a functioning printer.
A207, S334, Faculty Office
Academic Affairs
12.3
Y
LRC STATE FUND
A "SmartBoard" interactive whiteboard.
Reading Lab: LR118.
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By Fall 2014, a new computer will be installed in the
Philosophy classroom A207, a new VCR in S334, and an
office printer for faculty member Patricia Kempner.
By Fall 2014, an interactive white board ("SmartBoard")
Technology Related to Facilities (e.g., Smart $1,500.00
will be purchased and installed in the Reading Lab to assist Classrooms, etc.)
with lab orientations and lab instruction for basic skills
students enrolled in Reading courses.
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The "SmartBoard" will assist lab instructors and instructional
assistants in delivering orientations and lab instruction for students
enrolled in basic skills Reading courses.
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2014-15 Area Plan Technology Requests - Sorted by Amount
Number Name
Academic Affairs
Objective
35.1
Status
N
RECOMMENDED
NOT
TO
FUND
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Objective Description
Type
Twice a year during the 2014-15 academic year, the Office Computer Hardware
of Grant Development and Management (GDM) will
produce a newsletter updating the college community on
grant opportunities, highlighting specific grant-funded
projects and some “how to get started” or “did you know” information to encourage grants awareness and
participation. This may include announcements on “best practices," industry trends, and labor market data. The
GDM office will also host an annual open house and other
information sessions to foster awareness and collaboration
between our office and the college community.
Amount
$1,500.00
Description
Purchase and installation of a desktop
computer to replace the outdated laptop
with docking station currently being used as
a desktop computer.
By Fall 2014, the Division of Arts and Cultural Programs will Non-computer Equipment (e.g., copier,
purchase three document cameras for in-class music
etc.)
instruction and performance critiques.
$1,800.00
The document camera is a "presentation
Document cameras will add a level of dynamism to the music
support tool," designed to enhance and
classroom which enhances student engagement, retention and
preseve lecture presentations in real time. success. Instructors will be able to provide and capture immediate
When connected to an LCD projector, the
feedback for students, as well as to provide past lectures for review.
document camera allows the instructor to
blend pre-recorded media with live
material, such as notes, drawings, and
diagrams, drawn on a projection surface. It
also enables the entire lecture to be
recorded digitally for late use by students
for review.
Purchase equipment to allow for flexibility in supporting
current campus acivities
Camera and recording equipment
$3,500.00
During the 2014-15 academic year, the Library will digitize
the most fragile and most significant photographs of the
College's history, consisting of approximately 1200
photographs and 2000 slides.
High resolution scanner
$3,500.00
One higher quality and two consumer level There has been an increase in request to video record meetings and
camcorders and supporting supplies
events. This would allow for such recording to take place and allow
for the checking out of cameras for smaller events where a technician
is not needed.
Flatbed Photo Scanner Epson XL11000.
This is a high resolution scanner that is necessary for the digitizing
process of materials for the College Archives. In May 2013, in
response to Adele Enright's report to the Board of Trustees about her
sabbatical spent researching best practices and standards in Archives
management, the Trustees recommended that the Library purchase a
scanner to scan significant items from the collection. This objective
supports Library SAOs #2, #3, and #4 (equal access to students, up-todate technology, and convenient access to library resources).
Academic Affairs
24.1
Y
ASO
Finance & Business
16.1
Y
BOND
Academic Affairs
31.2
Y
LRC STATE FUND
Academic Affairs
6.4
Y
TITLE V GRANT
By Fall 2014, six document cameras will be purchased and Non-computer Equipment (e.g., copier,
installed in the following classrooms:A223, A224, A208,
etc.)
A229, S336, S220.
$4,800.00
Academic Affairs
42.2
12.4
Student Services
12.1
Y
SSI FUNDING
Throughout the 2014-15 academic year, the Division of
Math and Sciences will continue to update lab equipment
and furniture in all Science laboratories.
Throughout the 2014-15 academic year, various pieces of
computer/audiovisual equipment will be purchased for use
by members of the Rio Hondo Forensics Speech & Debate
Team.
Purchase the upgraded College Source softward
$4,800.00
Academic Affairs
Y
TITLE V GRANT
WIP
Y
ASO
Academic Affairs
12.1
Y
LRC STATE FUND
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Non-computer Equipment (e.g., copier,
etc.)
Technology Related to Facilities (e.g., Smart $5,000.00
Classrooms, etc.)
Upgraded College Source software
$5,000.00
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By Fall 2014, 3 desktop computers and 3 data
Computer Hardware
projectors/projection screens will be purchased to assist
faculty instructors in the Writing Center when conferencing
with students, and to assist lab instructional assistants
when conducting lab orientations for students and faculty
(specific rooms indicated below).
$6,000.00
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Reason
Word processing, data management, and graphic design for
production of the newsletter and general, ongoing grants
development and management activities.
Location
A203
Music Classrooms
Purchase and installation of six document
cameras/readers for the following
classrooms:A223, A224, A208, A229, S336,
S220 to be used by faculty for classroom
learning.
The placement of these document cameras in classrooms would
A223, A224, A208, A229, S336, S220
greatly enhance the teaching of certain courses (e.g., PHIL 112).
These document cameras will enable projection of non-electronic
resources onto the screen for classroom viewing and provide long
overdue classroom technology that is quickly becoming a standard at
other community colleges.
Six document cameras for Math and
Document camera/reader technology can save time in a classroom
Various Math and Science Classrooms.
Science classrooms to replace outdated
setting by eliminating the need to endlessly copy material from the
overhead projectors.
book onto the white boards.
Full HD 1080 USB recording system
Forensics students will be able to record and play back their
Forensics Squad Room: A222
(mounted camera and connected recording performances to improve their delivery, in conjunction with feedback
device, such as iRecord) and projection
from Forensics coaches and fellow Forensics team members.
screen.
We are currently spending $5000 per year This is a much faster method of securing course equivalency and
for the older software; this additional $5000 descriptions for Degree Works; this would be in place of doing simple
will give us the upgraded version that will
web searches at each individual school to find equivalency and course
speed up our services in all areas mentioned descriptions.
above.
Three desktop computers equipped with
Windows 7 OS and 3 data
projectors/screens compatible with those in
neighboring classrooms (LR119 and 123).
Faculty members assigned to the Writing Center conduct
Computers: LR124
conferences in three conference rooms separate from the main lab
Projectors: LR114, 117, & 124
area. Data projection capabilities are needed in all the LRC labs.
Surprisingly, none of the labs in the new LRC were originally equipped
with computer technology. Instructional assistants in each of the labs
periodically conduct student orientations and need data projection
capability, as do faculty conducting specialized workshops. Portable
data projectors from the library--often not available--are relied on for
this purpose.
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2014-15 Area Plan Technology Requests - Sorted by Amount
Number Name
Student Services
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Finance & Business
Objective
13.1
Status
Y
DSPS FUNDS
Objective Description
Purchase CCTV-closed circuit television system for
enlarging print for students with visual impairments.
Type
Non-computer Equipment (e.g., copier,
etc.)
Amount
$7,000.00
Description
Reason
2 closed circuit television enlarging systems Budget increase needed for purchase.
for students with visual impairments.
Location
SS 330
Identify software program that will adequately fulfill our
purchasing and fixed asset requirements. Obtain budget to
purchase new purchasing and fixed asset software. Place
order for the new software. Train both purchasing and
District staff on how to use the new software. Implement
the new software
During the 2014-15 academic year, 24 Dell computers will
be purchased for installation in the B112 journalism
classroom/lab to be used by journalism students involved
in the production of the campus newspaper and magazine
(including digital versions of the campus newspaper and
magazine) and completion of journalism course
requirements.
Throughout the 2014-15 academic year, the Division of
Math and Sciences will continue to update lab equipment
and furniture in all Science laboratories.
Budget for new purchasing software
$10,000.00
License and maintenance of the software.
Software requires renewal annually for license and maintenance to
keep it operational.
Computer Hardware
$15,000.00
24 Dell desktop computers to replace
existing outdated Macintosh computers.
The ongoing production of the campus newspaper and magazine (as
well as digital versions of these publications) requires reliable
computer hardware that is compatible with other computer
technology on campus.
Non-computer Equipment (e.g., copier,
etc.)
$15,000.00
Infrared Spectrophotometer (IR) for
Chemistry Lab.
An IR is used in a Chemistry lab to determine the partial structure of Chemistry Lab, S326A.
a molecule. In order to check to see that chemical modifications have
been done correctly in a lab, an IR is needed to confirm the structure.
Purchase equipment to allow for flexibility in supporting
current campus acivities
Speakers and PA equipment
$15,000.00
Speakers, microphones, cables, equipment This would allow the College to support many of the larger scale
racks, stands, and protective cases
events on and off campus that are currently under-supported. It
would also increase the longevity of equipment be allowing for the
right equipment to be used when needed and providing cases to
protect the equipment.
1 iPad cart with 30 iPads with loaded
This technology will introduce the Studio Arts student to digital art
software for digital drawing, painting, and making, which is a trend in creative expression and is rapidly
2D design use.
becoming an industry standard for arts-related employment. This
technology will primarily support the new Digital Painting course that
will be offered beginning next year.
6.1
Y
DEFER FUTURE
PLANNING
YEAR
Academic Affairs
12.2
WIP
Academic Affairs
42.2
Finance & Business
16.1
Y
INSTRUCTIONAL
EQUIPMENT
FUND
Y
BOND
Academic Affairs
21.3
Y
INSTRUCTIONAL
EQUIPMENT
FUND
By Fall 2014, to purchase iPad cart and 30 iPads for use in
the Visual Arts classrooms, including appropriate software
to support the digital painting curriculum.
1 iPad cart, 30 iPads, Styluses, and
Software.
$19,000.00
Finance & Business
17.1
Y
LRC STATE FUND
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) expansion to 200
workstations.
Computer Software
$25,000.00
Virtualized Desktop Infrastructure software This software will be used to expand the use of virtual machines out
of the test lab, currently the Writing Lab, and into four additional
labs. Virtual desktops have many administrative and management
advantages over traditional PCs.
Student Services
16.1
Purchase, refine, and utilize technology for use in future
semesters.
Computer Software
$30,000.00
Read and Write Gold Software and other
hardware and software programs.
Provide students with diverse learning challenges additional resource SWEC and SS Building
options to maximize their potential to comprehend class instruction.
Academic Affairs
19.1
Y
INSTRUCTIONAL
EQUIPMENT
FUND
Y
INSTRUCTIONAL
EQUIPMENT
FUND
Y
DEFER FUTURE
PLANNING
YEAR
During Spring 2013, quotes for computers and associated
AV equipment will be obtained and, once approved,
requisitions forwarded to Purchasing for processing.
Computer Hardware
$47,000.00
Replacement of 40 Dell Optiplex 745
computers in Room B114, as well as
associated AV equipment.
Current computer hardware in B114 cannot support the
B114, Business Computer Lab
"programing" software used in CIT classes. The replacement units will
enable instruction on appropriate CIT software to take place.
Identify software program that will adequately fulfill our
Purchasing and Fixed Asset Management
purchasing and fixed asset requirements. Obtain budget to Software
purchase new purchasing and fixed asset software. Place
order for the new software. Train both purchasing and
District staff on how to use the new software. Implement
the new software
$50,000.00
Purchasing and Fixed Asset Management
Software.
Existing software is DOS based. It is antiquated and has more and
more down time. Current software and does not allow
customers/end users to enter their requistions electronically, track
their orders from inception to delivery or interface with their budget.
New purchasing and fixed asset management software will allow
users to process their requisitions electronically, users will be able to
track the progress of their order form inception to delivery, budget
managers will be able to interface with their accounts and approve
requisitions for online, and purchasing staff will be able to extract
more information from historical records.
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FUNDED FROM
EQUIPMENT
PURCHASE
SURCHARGE
The Office of Academic Affairs will establish a budget for
replacing or upgrading educational technology software
and equipment in Rio Hondo classrooms resulting from
unanticipated "emergency" technology failures in the
classroom.
$50,000.00
Ongoing budget for purchase of
educational technology replacement
equipment or replacement/upgrade of
software, as-needed, when classroom
equipment breaks down.
To maintain current levels of educational technology in classrooms
without disruption to students and faculty.
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Classroom technology emergency
replacement budget
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Journalism Lab/Classroom: B112.
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2014-15 Area Plan Technology Requests - Sorted by Amount
Number Name
Academic Affairs
Objective
42.1
Status
NA
2015-2016
REQUEST
DEFER FUTURE
PLANNING
Objective Description
Type
Over the next few years, in conjunction with the long-term Computer Hardware
Facilities Master Plan, the current bookstore will be
remodeled to create three classrooms to accommodate
high-demand courses in the Division of Math and Science-particularly in the Calculus program, but in all areas of math
and science.
Amount
$62,600.00
Description
Purchase and installation of 35 computers
and a data projector for one of the newly
remodeled classrooms.
Reason
Location
Math pedagogy is currently moving toward a more technology-rich
Current Bookstore
environment. With computers and appropriate software, students
are able to visualize 3-D and other phenomena that are very abstract
in nature. Also, in a computer-rich environment, students can spend
more time doing math themselves rather than watching the
instructor doing math. Time on task is one of the most critical aspects
of success in math classes. In the new math lab/classroom, students
will be able to visualize and perform better in math curriculum,
improving success rates and increasing the number of degrees and
transfers in this discipline.
$65,000.00
Disaster Recovery Service
Rio Hondo needs to enter into a contractual relationship with a
disaster recovery vendor to provide data and network services to the
College when a disaster is declared. These services include facilities,
hardware and software support, and network integration. The goal is
to recover the College's data systems in a remote location in the
event of a serious disaster.
$66,000.00
Audio/Visual Technology Refresh of the
Science Building.
The Audio/Visual equipment in the Science Buildings is aging and
needs to be upgraded. The technology in this facility does not
compare in quality and manageability to the equipment that has
been recently installed in the new buildings. This equipment is less
reliable and of lower quality, and the College needs a plan to replace
this equipment over the next couple years.
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Finance & Business
20.1
Y
DEFER FUTURE
PLANNING
YEAR
Work with the College administration to classify the
criticality of the Rio Hondo's systems and develop a
disaster recovery plan that addresses the risks posed by
various types of disasters. Evaluate disaster recovery
vendors to assist in the implementation of the disaster
recovery plan.
Finance & Business
13.1
Y
INSTRUCTIONAL
EQUIPMENT
FUND AND
BOND
Develop implementation plans and oversee the installation Audio/Visual Technology Refresh
of audio/visual equipment in the older classrooms of the
Science Building.
Academic Affairs
23.1
WIP
GRANT FUNDING
Convert B119 lecture room to a classroom
with 45 computer work stations
SLO assessment has supported the need for additional and updated
technology in both the Business degree and certificate programs.
Finance & Business
22.3
Y
DEFER FUTURE
PLANNING
YEAR
During Spring 2013, quotes for computers, desks, and
Technology Related to Facilities (e.g., Smart $90,000.00
chairs and necessary AV equipment for B119 will be
Classrooms, etc.)
obtained. Facilities will be asked to restore power in floor
outlets. Once approved, requisitions will be forwarded to
Purchasing for processing.
Re-install the Banner suite of products to support the
Banner Consulting Services
$100,000.00
acquisition of new hardware. In 2014-15 the hardware
currently used for Banner will reach its end of life. When
new hardware is acquired, the entire Banner system databases, application servers, AccessRio, etc. - needs to be
re-installed on the new hardware.
Retain Banner consultants to assist with
the installation of the Banner products on
new hardware.
The hardware that supports Banner will be seven years old in 2014
and needs to be replaced. To install Banner on new hardware
requires that the entire system - databases, application servers,
portal software, DegreeWorks, etc. - be installed on the new
hardware. The knowledge to complete this project is beyond the
scope of the RHC IT staff. This additional budget request is required
to complete this objective.
Finance & Business
17.1
Y
LRC STATE FUND
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) expansion to 200
workstations.
Computer Hardware
$135,000.00
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure hardware
This hardware will be used to expand the virtual desktop rollout to
four additional labs. It is currently only being used in the Writing Lab,
but this test has been successful. Virtual desktops have many
administrative and management advantages over traditional PCs.
Various locations on campus
Finance & Business
21.1
Purchase servers and desk arrays to replace the seven year Computer Hardware
old Banner hardware.
$450,000.00
Servers and Disk Arrays
Migrate Banner from its seven year old hardware to new hardware.
RHC Data Center
Finance & Business
19.1
Y
DEFER FUTURE
PLANNING
YEAR
Y
INSTRUCTIONAL
EQUIPMENT
FUND AND
BOND
Technology refresh of RHC's switch infrastructure for 2015. Computer Hardware
This objective is to replace the swtich equipment that is
reaching end of support in 2015.
$550,000.00
Wired network distribution switches and
other networking equipment.
These purchased equipment will be used to replace switches
Wiring closets across the campus
throughout the campus that have reached end of support and are no
longer maintained by the vendor.
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The Superintendent/President recommends approval of 2013-2014 Institutional Planning Process resource
allocation requests. Sub-committees of the Planning Fiscal Council for Facilities and
Equipment/Technology reviewed and prioritized requests from the 2013-2014 Institutional Planning
Process. The following requests are recommended for approval by the Superintendent/President.
Facilities Requests
Administration of Justice
Administration of Justice
Remodel of the AJ Annex.
$2,000,000
Funded
State/Bond
$300,000
Funded State Bond /
Edison Fund
$10,000
Funded
Facilities
Operations
Solar and hard wired light posts
Health Sciences
CNA
Instructional space will be identified, and
furniture and equipment installed
Behavioral & Social
Sciences
Behavioral & Social
Sciences
Ceiling Mounted Projectors
$5,200
Funded
Business
Accounting
Counseling & Student
Development
Career Center
Technology related to facilities (e.g., Smart
classrooms, etc.)
Database software
$90,000
Bond
$5,000
Funded
Information Technology
Information Technology
Computer Hardware
$200,000
May cost less
Funded
Bond
Information Technology
Information Technology
Computer Hardware
$135,000
Funded
Bond
Technology Requests
Additional Budget Requests
Unit
Program
Requested Item
Amount
Arts & Cultural Programs
Visual Art
Painting racks and Ventilation System for
two Visual Art classrooms.
$10,000
Funded
Career Technical Education
Automotive Technology
Transmission Tester
$40,000
Funded
Bond
Health Services
Health Services
Medical Services Cart
$6,000
Funded
Library & Learning Support
Library
Desensitizer / Resensitizer P122-3515
Library & Learning Support
Student Success &
Retention
Student Worker Classification –
Gateway Tutors and Peer Mentors
Math & Science
Math & Science
Replacement Laboratory chairs
Physical Education
Fitness Center
Fitness equipment
$10,000
Funded
One Time
$7,500
Funded
$69,600
Funded
Bond
$200,000
Funded
Bond