PROPOSED Programs, Services and Facilities Needed
COS Strategic Master Planning Process: February 2005
Documents Used:1
There have been numerous processes conducted to collect information on what is needed at
COS with respect to programs, services and facilities. The following documents have been
reviewed and summarized into the attached tables:
 Summary of November 11, 2004 Planning Day Information
On November 11, 2004, all COS staff met to provide input into the development of the
college’s strategic master plan. Twelve groups spent about two hours discussing two key
questions: “What should be the mission of COS?” and “What projects/activities should we be
conducting?” The responses were summarized and are used as the basis for the strategic
master planning documents.
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Community Forums – Fall 2004
A series of eight community meetings were conducted in fall 2004. The communities
included Dunsmuir, Scott Valley, Weed, and Yreka. Additional communities are being visited
in Spring 2005.
 List of 2004-05 Priority Projects for COS (developed through Level 1-2-3 planning)
Each year, groups on campus prepare “level 1” plans which include objectives for the
upcoming year as well as the resources required. The facilities, equipment and staff
requests are reviewed and prioritized by “level 2” and then submitted to the President’s
Advisory Council (“level 3”).
 2006-2010 Five Year Construction Plan (prepared for Chancellor’s Office)
The college prepares a Five Year Construction Plan annually for the Chancellor’s Office in
reference to the Community College Construction Act of 1980. The plan includes
descriptions of the new construction we would like the state to fund.
 District Scheduled Maintenance Five Year Plan (prepared for Chancellor’s Office)
The scheduled maintenance plan is updated annually and includes the types of regular
activities the college staff feels is necessary to maintain facilities (e.g. roofs, utilities,
mechanical).
 Facilities Status Report – September 2003 (prepared by Mark Healy)
In September 2003, the college’s Director of Maintenance & Operations completed a report
on all buildings on campus which included a listing of 1) Major projects completed in the last
ten years, 2) Current facility needs, and 3) Long-range needs.
 Enrollment Management: Short- & Long-Term Enrollment and Retention Strategies
(prepared by Academic Senate Subcommittee- 2005)
For the 2004-05, the Academic Senate has as its high priority goal: “Develop short- and longterm strategies to improve enrollment and retention.” A committee has been meeting
throughout the year to develop ideas and has prepared a draft report. Information from this
draft report was included.
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Some of the documents used are in the process of being updated. The most current ones available in
February 2005 were used to prepare the attached list.
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 SWACC Property & Liability Inspection – January 2003 (prepared for COS by Keenan &
Associates)
About every two years, a representative from Keenan & Associates inspects the facilities to
determine if there are items which might increase our “liability”. This report was prepared
based on an inspection conducted on June 21, 2002. An updated report is expected in the
near future.
 Special Request to Campus (email from Superintendent/President on 1/27/05)
In order to make certain a particular program or project is not “forgotten”, the
Superintendent/President made a request to all campus staff to submit any additional
information to his office on programs, services or facilities that might need to be included in
the strategic master plan.
Organization of Results
The list of programs, services and facilities is organized into the following categories:
o Academic Programs – New
o Academic Programs – Remodeling
o Services for Students
o Collaboration
o Staff
o Facilities - New
o Facilities – Remodeling/Improvement
o Facilities - Maintenance
o Equipment
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS – NEW
Title of Project
Outdoor Recreation
Ski/Snowboard (team)
Wilderness SearchRescue-First Response
Medical Imaging
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Source
2004 Planning Day
Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
2004 Planning Day
2004 Planning Day
 2004 Planning Day
Dental Hygiene
 2004 Planning Day
Medical Terminology
Medical Transcription
Wellness
 2004 Planning Day
Forestry
 2004 Planning Day
Culinary Arts
 2004 Planning Day
Animal Science
 2004 Planning Day
Agriculture
Hospitality/Tourism
 Community Forums
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 2004 Planning Day
Mechanics
 2004 Planning Day
Paralegal
 2004 Planning Day
Electrician
 2004 Planning Day
Plumbing
 2004 Planning Day
Construction
 2004 Planning Day
Computer Network
Computer Hardware
Process Tech
 2004 Planning Day
Real Estate
 2004 Planning Day
Home Health Aid
 Community forums
Automotive
Fiber Processing/Spinning
and Weaving
Bachelor’s Degrees
 Community forums
 Community forums
Landscape studies
 Community forums
RN Program
 Community forums
Commercial Driver
 Community forums
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Description/Comments
 2004 Planning Day
 2004 Planning Day
 Community forums
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS – REMODELING/IMPROVEMENT
Title of Project
Expand cultural and
performing arts center
Vacation-Education
packages in summer
Elder Hostel-type
programs
ECE Lab School
Source
 2004 Planning Day
Outreach to Home School
Students
Increase capacity for
distance education
Entire summer school
on-line
Entire degree program
on-line
Implement compressed
calendar
COS Classes at the high
schools
 2004 Planning Day
More late start, weekend
and evening
Special summer programs
Lifelong Learning (senior
college)
GED Program
 2004 Planning Day
 2004 Planning Day
 2004 Planning Day
 Community forums
 2004 Planning Day
 2004 Planning Day
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2004 Planning Day
Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
Community forums
2004 Planning Day
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Basic Skills Program
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
Analyze trade tech school
offerings & provide (at
lower cost)
Continuing Education for
Health Professionals
Expand work experience
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
Expand/enrich summer
program
Incorporate new
technology into classroom
Increase library hours
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
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Partner with national youth sports program;
Writer’s conference; specialty programs
2004 Planning Day
Senate Enrollment Mgmt
Community forums
Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
Analyze alternatives to
scheduling
Ski weekend; white water rafting
 2004 Planning Day
Teacher Aide Training
Use COS 8am-10pm
Monday-Saturday
Description/Comments
 2004 Planning Day
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
 2004 Planning Day
 2004 Planning Day
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
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Offer late start college
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
Improve web presence
 2004 Planning Day
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
Continue T3 projects
focusing on diversity
Create marketing
strategies for the mix of
students we want; use
student testimonials
“Siskiyou Scholars”
program for local students
Explore new ways to
report FTES
Be recruitment-friendly;
involve all COS employees
in recruitment
Alumni/Reunion
Program
Program to assist new
employees
“Soft Skills” courses
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
 Community forums
 Community forums
 Community forums
Business-friendly courses
 Community forums
More classes in outlying
areas
Adult computer/internet
courses
Athletic/Performing Arts
programs
MCTV Regular Show
 Community forums
Expand internet courses
 Community forums
Connect with OSF
 Community forums
Italian Language courses
 Community forums
Non-smoking classes
 Community forums
Men’s/Women’s Soccer
teams
Expand Yreka offerings
 Community forums
Local teacher continuing
education
Academic classes in
Yreka; e.g political
science, government,
history
 Community forums
 Community forums
 Community forums
 Community forums
 Community forums
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SERVICES FOR STUDENTS
Title of Project
Job Placement Services in
career center
Mandatory study hall for
at-risk students
Create sense of belonging
Source
 2004 Planning Day
Follow EOPS/SSS model
for success
Use San Diego Mesa
College materials for
outreach
Make student retention a
high priority & evaluate
regularly
Develop student services
strategic plan focusing on
retention
Promote financial aid
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
Open residence halls all
year
Develop early warning for
probationary students
Determine why students
“don’t enroll”
Create friendly campus
environment (eg.1st week)
Build program for EACH
employee to take
ownership of retention
Sponsor political events
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
Outreach to high schools
 Community forums
Speaker’s Bureau (for
service clubs)
Public relations – increase
 Community forums
Circle K club
 Community forums
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Description/Comments
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
 Community forums
Provide COS update once per year
 Community forums
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COLLABORATION
Title of Project
Be strong partners in
Weed Comm. Ctr
Increase faculty interaction
with K-12
Create college town
atmosphere in Weed
Promote shopping
opportunities for students
Transportation system –
bringing students to
campus & for outside field
trips/special events
Promote economic
development by serving as
catalyst for new
businesses
Create partnerships on
campus, regionally,
nationally
Create relations with
county employers (nursing,
fire, theater, athletics)
Use local talent of retired
individuals
Put “community” into
community college –
MCTV, Weed Comm. Ctr.,
Speaker’s Bureau, COS
Alumni Assn.
Source
 2004 Planning Day
Description/Comments
 2004 Planning Day
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 2004 Planning Day
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
 2004 Planning Day
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
 2004 Planning Day
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
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STAFF
Title of Project
Provide competitive
compensation
Provide on-going staff
development
FLEX/professional growth
opportunities
Provide adequate staff to
support programs
Faculty/staff mentoring
Source
 2004 Planning Day
Description/Comments
 2004 Planning Day
 2004 Planning Day
 2004 Planning Day
Shared governance
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
Customer service training
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
Involve all staff in
recruitment & retention
 Senate Enrollment Mgmt.
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FACILITIES - NEW
Title of Project
Athletic Field House
Tutoring Center
Source
 2004 Planning Day
 5 Year Construction Plan
 2004 Planning Day
Smoking Kiosks
 2004 Planning Day
New Library
 2004 Planning Day
New Gym
 2004 Planning Day
Amphitheater
Indoor Arena: “Siskiyou
Dome”
Recital Hall
Residence Halls
Regional Health Care
Training Facility
Relocation of Maintenance
Facility
Physical Science Building
Yreka Campus Expansion
Student Union
New Classroom Building
Description/Comments
Pool, dance areas, rock climbing,
racquetball, indoor practice – softball,
baseball, track
 2004 Planning Day
 5 Year Construction Plan
 2004 Planning Day
 2004 Planning Day
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Apartment-style
 2004 Planning Day
 5 Year Construction Plan
 5 Year Construction Plan
 5 Year Construction Plan
 NAS Area
 5 year Construction Plan
 Student Services Council
 Community forums
 NAS
Student gathering center and student
services
Replace Abner Weed and Greenshields
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FACILITIES - REMODELING
Title of Project
Residence Halls
Classrooms
Source
 2004 Planning Day
 Community forums
 2004 Planning Day
Student Center
 2004 Planning Day
Signage
Labs
Theater
Study Nooks
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2004 Planning Day
Community forums
2004 Planning Day
PAC Priority List
2004 Planning Day
PAC Priority List
PAC Priority List
Art Patio
 PAC Priority List
Gym Locker Rooms
 PAC Priority List
Life Science Study Area
 PAC Priority List
Life Science HVAC
 PAC Priority List
Life Science Modernization
 PAC Priority List
Eddy Hall-Learning
Services HVAC/Remodel
Gym Head Coaches Office
 PAC Priority List
Gym Lighting
 PAC Priority List
Inside Hitting Area
 PAC Priority List
Child Development Center
Description/Comments
Bathrooms, etc.
Modernized to meet needs; smart
classrooms
Coffee cart, study space, comfy furniture
On-campus directions; off-campus locator
signs (e.g. near SVB)
Modernize/upgrade
Painting, bathrooms, larger atrium, coat
check-in
Around campus
 PAC Priority List
 Career & Tech
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FACILITIES - MAINTENANCE
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Title of Project
Heating & Cooling
Source
 2004 Planning Day
Beautify Grounds
 2004 Planning Day
Paint Offices/classrooms
 2004 Planning Day
Replace all windows on
campus
Roofs:
I-Tech
Maintenance Shop
Physical Assessment
Gym
Theater
Utility:
Campus Switchgear
LRC Electrical Panel
Recondition Backup
Generator
Replace portions of
main sewer line
HVAC Physical
Science, Theater, Tech
services
Revamp energy
management system
campus-wide
 2004 Planning Day
Replace gym floor
Replace interior gym
bleachers
Abner Weed:
Roof, Paint, HVAC,
Remove unused wiring
Eddy Hall:
HVAC, Roof, Paint, Interior
remodel (Learning Serv)
Greenshields:
Roof, Pain
Physical Science:
Roof, Paint, remodel
interior
McCloud:
HVAC, Paint, Roof
Life Science:
Roof, Abate Asbestos,
Paint, HVAC
Theater:
Renovate restrooms, lobby
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Description/Comments
 5 Year Scheduled
Maintenance Plan
 5 Year Scheduled
Maintenance Plan
 5 Year Scheduled
Maintenance Plan
 5 Year Scheduled
Maintenance Plan
 Facility Status Report 2003
 Facility Status Report –
2003
 Facility Status Report –
2003
 Facility Status Report –
2003
 Facility Status Report –
2003
 Facility Status Report –
2003
 Facility Status Report –
2003
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LRC:
Electrical panels, HVAC,
Studio remodel, floor
covering
Ponderosa Hall:
Electrical panels, fireplace,
bathrooms, phone wiring,
carpet, fire alarm, fire
sprinklers, drinking
fountains, exterior
concrete, HVAC controls
(individual for rooms); AC
Juniper Hall:
Same as Ponderosa
(except bathrooms)
Industrial Tech:
Conversion of welding
lighting, roof
Athletic Training Ctr:
Remodel bathrooms, roof
replace drinking fountain,
Student Center:
Roof, underground waste
lines, replace windows,
replace plants & revise
sprinkler system, paint,
fireplace, door openers
replace exterior doors
Gym:
HVAC repair, remodel
laundry room paint inside,
replace lighting, replace
flooring in weight room,
replace gym floor, replace
basketball goals
Rain Gutters throughout
campus
Discovery Children’s
Center:
Automatic irrigation, paint,
roof
Foundation/Resource
Building:
Ramp replacement,
sidewalk, roof, paint
Fields:
Baseball – irrigation
system, seeding, south
dugout
Track – recoat surface,
long jump, pole vault
Football – redo field,
restroom, snack bar,
paving to bleachers, cable
for scoreboard, play clocks
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 Facility Status Report 2003
 Facility Status Report –
2003
 Facility Status Report –
2003
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2003
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2003
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2003
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2003
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2003
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2003
 Facility Status Report 2003
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Campuswide:
Parking lots, electrical
switchwear, signage,
forest management
Parking lot surface near ITech & Weight room –
repair or resurface
Outside Basketball courts
Sidewalk near theater
Yreka Campus:
Use of extension cords
Main Walkway Steps
Men’s & Women’s Locker
Rooms: shower floor
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 Facility Status Report –
2003
 Priority
Recommendations:
SWACC Property/Liability
Report – January 2003
 Priority
Recommendations:
SWACC Property/Liability
Report – January 2003
 Priority
Recommendations:
SWACC Property/Liability
Report – January 2003
 Priority
Recommendations:
SWACC Property/Liability
Report – January 2003
 SWACC Property/Liability
Report – January 2003
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EQUIPMENT
Title of Project
Replace broken desks;
add special desks for
disabled; provide open
seating
Benches around campus
Source
 2004 Planning Day
Campus-wide PA system
 2004 Planning Day
Closed caption for all
lectures
State of the art projection,
sounds recording in T2
Upgrade T3 with new
computers and mini-pianos
Computer workstations
with internet in every
classroom
Mini-Kinkos with printshop,
FAX, internet café for
students
Booklet Maker
 2004 Planning Day
Student Center Redo
Description/Comments
 2004 Planning Day
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 PAC 2004 Priority List
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