Butte College provides quality education, services , and workforce training to students who aspire to become productive members of a diverse, sustainable, and global society. We prepare our students for life-long learning through the mastery of basic skills, the achievement of degrees and certificates, and the pursuit of career and transfer pathways.
The Chico Center offers day, evening and distance education classes for the community. The Chico Center offers a broad range of student services including admissions, registration, counseling, financial aid, an open computer lab, satellite CAS lab, student lounge, bookstore, and cafe. The Library and Support Services Center offers test proctoring, media and technical support, textbook circulation, reference assistance, group study rooms, and assisted technology for DSPS. The Butte College Glenn Center serves a diverse population from the Glenn County area. A concentrated effort continues to be made to expand course offerings, boost enrollment, and increase student services to better serve the students of the area. The Glenn Center is open Monday through Thursday, and provides student services to include admission, assessment, counseling, orientation, registration services and financial aid. Also, DSPS counseling and assisted technology is available at the GCC. CAS services include workshops and tutoring. The Center also provides test proctoring. Course offerings are designed which allow students to obtain all of the General Education needed for transfer at the center, with a single exception which can be met online. Several career and technical pathways prerequisites can also be met at the GCC.
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The Chico Center and Glenn County Centers participate in the annual unit plan process which is the Administrative Program Review.
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Future development and goals of the Chico and Glenn Centers support the six strategic initiatives set forth by the District.
The CHC will continue its dedication to the educational experience and improvement through ongoing planning and assessment. A continued focus to ensure the safety of staff, students, and faculty by increasing precautionary measures and surveillance.
For the Glenn Center, continue to increase the number of transfer level courses, research area needs in terms of vocational education, continue efforts to determine the viability of a College Connection program and dual enrollment possibilities, and expanding tutoring services to include a dedicated space and daily presence of services. In addition, persue the increase of security and surveillance to ensure the well being of staff, students and faculty.
Strategy 1 - Chico Center Support Services
Elevate Chico Center Clerk II position to Secretary I and 90%/12 months to 100%/12 months.
History of Reorganization
Rationale
Strategy 2 - Chico Center Interior Repaint
Repaint interior hallways and corridors of the Chico Center
The Chico Center building is 12 years old and in need of interior paint. This estimate is for the hallways, corridors, and student break out rooms. This will enhance a professional and clean appearance to the Chico Center. Provide an inviting environment to which folks learn and work.
Strategy 3 - Chico Center Classroom Lab Chair Replacement
Replace classroom computer lab chairs
The Chico Center is 12 years old and so is much of the equipment and furniture within it. The classroom computer lab chairs are used daily year-round and are in need of replacement. Broken chairs have been replaced and refurbished as needed, but there are many more needing replacement. In 2016 one of the four computer labs was furnished with new chairs. Three additional labs still require new chairs.
This is instructional furniture used primarily by students in instructional programs.
There are three computer labs with an approximate total of 70 chairs.
Strategy 4 - Flat Screen TV Monitor
Flat screen monitor to promote services and publicize deadlines.
A flat screen monitor like those used at GCC and in numerous locations on the main campus would promote all services provided to students at the CHC as well as the other Butte College campuses. It will be utilized to promote events and publicize deadlines. It would be a marketing tool to promote Students Services--counseling availability, graduation and transfer application deadlines, student workshops etc., It would also be employed to highlight event dates, trainings, etc.
Strategy 5 - Alternative Fuels at Skyway Center
The vacant 6000 square feet at Skyway Center would best be used to enhance the space for the Auto Program to expand the alternative fuels offerings possibly developing a certification program. The program would be able to offer community education classes around alternative fuels and implement an accelerated schedule.
This additional space would increase FTES and bring additional revenue to the college. It would also increase retention rates of auto students.
Strategy 6 - Chico Center Carpet Replacement
Replace carpeting at the front counter reception area, faculty work area and offices.
The Chico Center building is 12 years old and in need of carpet replacement in high traffic areas not replaced in Summer of 2016. This estimate is for the front counter reception area CHC122 (bull pen), faculty office area CHC 146 and offices {CHC 123, 133, 134, 135, and 136}. The carpet is cleaned annually, however, these high traffic areas have endured wear and very thin, especially in CHC 122 and 146. Replacement would enhance and portray a clean and well maintained facility for students, staff and visitors.
Strategy 7 - Defibrillator for Glenn Center
Purchase Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
The Glenn Center is without direct emergency medically trained support. If a student were to have a serious medical emergency, the GCC is extremely underprepared. Calling 911 is necessary, but first responder time could take too long. To purchase an AED, and the necessary training component would allow the Glenn Center faculty, staff and students to respond immediately to a cardiac emergency.
Strategy 8 - Chico Center/Skyway Center Increase Custodial Support
Custodial Support for the CHC/Skyway Centers
With the added foot traffic Contract Education, the Automotive program expansion, SBDC and sections of regular education at the Skyway Center, additional custodial services are needed to ensure both the CHC and the Skyway Centers are kept to standards.
Strategy 9 - Security and Surveillance Enhancement at the CHC
Upgrade and Maintain a Secure Environment with Additional Cameras and Monitors
Increasing surveillance with cameras and monitors is core to the capability to view surroundings both in the Chico Center and in the surrounding parking areas. Monitoring capability is key in early warning and defensive posturing to protect students, staff and faculty. Surveillance cameras which are visible to the public mitigate the concept of anonymity and will increase transparency in and around the facility.
Strategy 10 - Law Enforcement Personnel for Chico and Skyway Centers
Full time law enforcement officer.
The Chico Center accommodates thousands of students on a daily basis. By sheer numbers, there is a need for law enforcement presence during building hours. The Fall 2016 brought the highest number of incidence--15 in total-- involving/requiring law enforcement, since the CHC opened in 2005. Adding an additional officer dedicated to the CHC would ensure both day and evening coverage necessary for a safe working and learning environment.
Strategy 11 - Upgrade Study Room Technology
Update study rooms with mediated technology to allow students, in a group setting, online connectivity.
Provide students with updated mediated communication technology allowing the ability to connect to online tutoring, live stream events and lectures; allow for video conferencing and interaction with like minded students from various campuses both nationally and internationally.
Strategy 12 - CHC Artwork Display
Purchase shelving, cabinets and frames to display Butte College student artwork in the Chico Center Library.
Butte College student artwork is displayed at both Main Campus and Glenn Center locations. By purchasing the necessary frames, shelving and cabinets student artwork can be displayed at the Chico Center, as well.
Strategy 13 - Department Secretary Support for AUT
Provide Onsite Secretarial Support for the Automotive program.
The automotive programs function as an independent entity. In December of 2015, the department secretary which supported our area onsite two days each week, retired. With her retirement, support is now provided through the Chico Center. While geographically, the Chico Center is close, we travel back and forth throughout the day, resulting in lost time. Our program asks a lot of support staff. With the proposed expansion of the Skyway Center and our programs, an onsite department secretary is a necessity to our area. This position would also serve as receptionist to Skyway Center West. Currently students and visitors are without someone to greet and direct them. With our close proximity to the Chico Center, many confuse the two campuses. In placing a position in the reception area, students, employees and the community will have a point of contact for the college.
Strategy 14 - Replacement Computer Stations for Glenn Center
Computer Workstations for DSPS (2) and Instructor Podiums (2).
Much of the Glenn Center mediated equipment has been updated. However, four systems still remain desperately in need of an upgrade. Both DSPS workstations in GCC 102 need to be replaced, both are extremely slow, crash running the basics of software and are forever to start up. New podiums are needed in both GCC 101 and 104; these are the two remaining classrooms requiring updated technology.
Strategy 15 - Furniture for Student Lounge--Glenn Center
Furniture for Glenn Center Student Lounge
As both Main Campus and Chico Center have dedicated space for students to come together to socialize, the Glenn Center would also like to offer the same opportunity. As there is a space available, chairs are needed to complete the space.
The Centers' budget are the only source of guaranteed funds for the Chico and Glenn Centers. However, facilities will often cover some of the repairs and upgrades to the Centers when they can or use safety funds when applicable. In the past, Enrollment Management funds have covered some items such as monitors to enhance outreach and marketing. Also, student equity is currently supporting tutoring services and CAS services in Glenn. We would like to see the Campus purchase a web based room request and event scheduling software application to assist with managing room usage and reservations at the Chico, Glenn and Skyway Centers.
| Original Priority | Program, Unit, Area | Resource Type | Account Number | Object Code | One Time Augment | Ongoing Augment |
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| 1 | Chico Center | Personnel | 11.000.420.3.601000 | 52120 | $0.00 | $10,433.00 |
| Elevate Clerk II position to Secretary I; 90% for 12 months to 100% for 12 Months. | History of Reorganization • The Chico Center went through a staff reorganization eight years ago where a Secretary I position was reassigned to the Main Campus due to personnel issues. This reduced our front counter staff to one daytime position, a Clerk II. The reassignment left faculty teaching at the CHC without onsite secretary support. • The Clerk II position was reduced to 11 months during the 2011-2012 year along with all District secretaries. The Clerk II position has since been vacated, filled, and then reassigned to 90% for 12 months (July 2013). Rationale • This is the only frontline Chico Center {reception} position remaining. To continue full-time coverage at the front counter, the position needs to be returned to 100%. • This position requires elevation. It is crucial to support the 250+ faculty at the Chico Center with their daily and ongoing instructional support needs. Department secretaries on the Main Campus cannot support the needs of faculty at the Chico Center. • This position serves as daily backup support for the counseling Student Services Assistant position. • This position serves as the primary contact for Financial Aid questions; accepts documentation on behalf of the Financial Aid office; and serves as a liaison between Bank Mobile and our students. • This position serves a critical role as the initial contact for students, faculty, and the general public seeking College services and information. • Since this position has been reduced, the Chico Center has had to use Student Assistants at the counter during non-covered times between the Clerk II day shift and the Clerk I evening shift. • The Clerk II position at 90% impacts the roles of the front counter A&R staff and the Student Services Assistant positions. |
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| 2 | Chico Center | Facilities | 11.000.420.3.601000 | 55612 | $115,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Security and Surveillance Enhancement at the CHC | Increasing surveillance with cameras and monitors is paramount in the capability to view surroundings both in the Chico Center and in the surrounding parking areas. Monitoring capability is key in early warning and defensive posturing to protect students, staff and faculty. Surveillance cameras which are visible to the public mitigate the concept of anonymity and will increase transparency in and around the facility. The system will assist law enforcement in detouring theft; hit and run incidents; aggressive behaviors and the potential issues associated with the City of Chico bike path due to begin construction of the west side of the Chico Center. |
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| 3 | Chico and Skyway Centers | Personnel | 11 000 420 3 601000 | 52120 | $0.00 | $86,088.00 |
| Law Enforcement Officer Range 2 | The Chico Center accommodates thousands of students on a daily basis. By sheer numbers, there is a need for law enforcement presence during building hours. The Fall 2016 brought the highest number of incidence--15 in total-- involving/requiring law enforcement, since the CHC opened in 2005. Adding an additional officer dedicated to the CHC would ensure both day and evening coverage necessary for a safe working and learning environment. |
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| 4 | Skyway Center | Facilities | $10,000,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Funds to build out 6000 square feet to support alternative fuels expansion and accelerated schedule | The space would allow for increased FTES by adding classes, certifications, community training and accelerated schedule which would get students through the program faster which will also increase retention. |
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| 5 | Chico Center | Facilities | 11.000.420.3.601000 | 55620 | $17,531.00 | $0.00 |
| Replace carpeting at the front counter reception area and offices. | The Chico Center building is 12 years old and in need of carpet replacement in high traffic areas not replaced in Summer of 2016. This estimate is for the front counter reception area CHC122 (bull pen), faculty office area CHC 146 and offices {CHC 123, 133, 134, 135, and 136}. The carpet is cleaned annually, however, these high traffic areas have endured wear and very thin, especially in CHC 122 and 146. Replacement would enhance and portray a clean and well maintained facility for students, staff and visitors. |
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| 6 | Chico Center | Equipment | 11.000.420.3.601000 | 56410 | $28,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Replace classroom computer lab chairs. | The Chico Center is 12 years old and so is much of the furniture within it. The classroom computer lab chairs are used daily, year-round, and are in need of replacement. Broken chairs have been replaced and refurbished as needed, but there are many more needing replacement. In 2016 one of the four computer labs was furnished with new chairs. Three additional labs still require new chairs. This is instructional furniture used primarily by students in instructional programs. |
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| 7 | Chico Center | Facilities | 11.000.420.3.601000 | 55620 | $30,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Repaint interior hallways and corridors of the Chico Center. | The Chico Center building is 12 years old and in need of interior paint. This estimate is for the hallways, corridors, and student break out rooms. This will enhance a professional and clean appearance to the Chico Center. Provide an inviting environment to which folks learn and work. |
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| 8 | Chico Center | Facilities | 11.000.420.3.61000 | 56411 | $1,400.00 | $0.00 |
| TV monitor in CHC lobby | A flat screen monitor like those used at GCC and in numerous locations on the main campus would promote all services provided to students at the CHC as well as the other Butte College campuses. It will be utilized to promote events and publicize deadlines. It would be a marketing tool to promote Students Services--counseling availability, graduation and transfer application deadlines, student workshops etc., It would also be employed to highlight event dates, trainings, etc. |
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| 9 | Glenn Center | Equipment | 11.000.410.7.601000 | 55612 | $4,600.00 | $0.00 |
| Purchase AED (defibrillator) for Glenn Center | The Glenn Center is without direct emergency medically trained support. If a student were to have a serious medical emergency, the GCC is extremely underprepared. Calling 911 is necessary, but first responder time could take too long. To purchase an AED, and the necessary training component would allow the Glenn Center faculty, staff and students to respond immediately to a cardiac emergency. |
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| 10 | Chico Center/Skyway Center | Personnel | 11.000.420.3.601000 | 52120 | $0.00 | $66,731.00 |
| Custodial Support, Part-Time/20 hrs. Week/Eleven Months | With the increased utilization of the Skyway Center by Contract Ed, SBDC and the College's regular education programs, additional custodial support is needed to maintain adequate care of the facility. Currently, custodial staff is split between the CHC and SC. |
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| 11 | Chico Center Library and Student Support | Equipment | 11 000 420 3 601000 | 56411 | $7,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Upgrade Mediated Study Room Technology | Provide students with updated mediated communication technology allowing the ability to connect to online tutoring, live stream events and lectures; allow for video conferencing and interaction with like-minded students from various campuses both nationally and internationally. |
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| 12 | Automotive Technology Skyway Center | Personnel | 11.000.420.3.601000 | 52120 | $0.00 | $34,592.00 |
| Department Secretary, Part-Time 20hrs/week 12 months | The automotive programs function as an independent entity. With the retirement of our department secretary in December of 2015, our secretarial support is now located at the Chico Center. While geographically the Chico Center is close, traveling between their facility and ours several times each day is time lost. Our program asks a lot of our support staff. With the proposed expansion of the Skyway Center, an onsite secretary is a necessity to the success and expansion of the automotive program. This position would also serve as receptionist to Skyway Center West. Currently students and visitors are without someone to greet and direct them. With our close proximity to the Chico Center, many confuse the two campuses. In placing a position in the reception area, students, employees and the community will have a point of contact for the college. |
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| 13 | Glenn Center | Equipment | 11.000.410.7.601000 | 56411 | $370,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Computer Work Stations | The Glenn Center is in need of two replacement DSPS work stations in GCC 102. Both GCC 101 and 104 are in need of replacement mediated podiums. |
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| 14 | Glenn Center | Equipment | 11.000.410.7.601000 | 56410 | $2,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Furniture for Glenn Center Student Lounge | Both Main Campus and Chico Center have a dedicated space where students can come together as peers in a social situation. The Glenn Center has an available space, but furniture is needed. |
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| 15 | Chico Center Library | Equipment | 11.000.420.3.601000. | 55612 | $5,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Shelving, Cabinetry, Frams | Both the Main Campus and Glenn Centers have student artwork displayed throughout their respective locations. Purchasing the equipment necessary to do the same at the CHC, would benefit aesthetically as well as promote student achievement. |
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