INSTRUCTIONAL UNIT PLAN UPDATE
Unit:_____LIFE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT_________
Please give the full title of the discipline or department. You may submit as a discipline or department as is easiest for your unit
Riverside City College
Contact Person: JOHN A. ROSARIO, PH.D
Due: May 15, 2010
Please send an electronic copy to your Vice President:
[email protected]
Form Last Revised: February 24, 2010
Riverside Community College District
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Web Resources: http://www.rccdfaculty.net/pages/programreview.jsp
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Instructional Unit Plan Update
Unit:
LIFE SCIENCE DEPT.
College: RIVERSIDE CITY COLLEGE
Contact Person: Dr. ROSARIO
Date:
15 MAY 2010
Trends and Relevant Data
1. Has there been any change in the status of your unit? (if not, skip to #2)
NO
a. Has your unit shifted departments?
b. Have any new certificates or complete programs been created by your unit?
NO
c. Have activities in other units impacted your unit? For example, a new nursing program could cause greater demand for life
science courses. YES
2. Have there been any significant changes in enrollment, retention, success rates, or environmental demographics that impact your
discipline (See Dataset provided to all chairs)? If there are no significant* changes in your unit’s opinion, say “None” and skip to
question #3. *Your unit may define “significant change” in this context for itself. If your unit thinks it’s a “significant change” then for
purposes of this review please note it.
YES
3. In reviewing data on enrollment management, are your unit’s planning changes to improve on any aspects of enrollment
management (ex: persistence, scheduling patterns, etc.)? If your plan necessitates resource changes make sure those needs are
reflected in the applicable resource request sections.
NO
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Unit Name: __LIFE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
4. If applicable, please report on the progress made on any previous goals your department/discipline had identified.
5. What is your unit’s mission statement?
The Life Sciences Department of Riverside City College empowers a diverse community of students to develop their
scientific skills and potential to meet their academic, professional and lifelong learning goals.
6.
What are your departmental/discipline goals for the 2010-2011 academic year? As you develop your goals, please review and
align with the strategies listed in the Riverside City College Strategic Plan 2009-2014. Please indicate if these are new goals or
ongoing. What activities will your department/discipline pursue to meet these goals? What support does your
department/discipline need for goal attainment? If applicable, please include the support indicated in the subsequent forms and/or
include data to support the rationale.
Strategic Access and Support:
1. (NEW) We will evaluate our current course offerings for majors and determine how we will improve them
in order to increase our majors enrollment and transfer rate.
a. To accomplish this the department will include this as an agenda item in each of our bi-monthly
department meetings.
2. (ONGOING) We will evaluate the department’s involvement in the STEM program and explore ways in
which we may improve that involvement.
a. To accomplish this the department will include this as an agenda item in each of our bi-monthly
department meetings.
Resource Development
1. (NEW) We will identify budgetary concerns in our department and seek ways to address them.
a. To accomplish this the department will include this as an agenda item in each of our bi-monthly
department meetings.
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Unit Name: __LIFE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Human Resource Status
7. Complete the Faculty and Staff Employment Grid below. Please list full and part time faculty numbers in separate rows. Please
list classified staff who are full and part time separately.
Faculty Employed in the Unit
Teaching Assignment (e.g. Math, English)
Full-time faculty
(give number)
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
BIOLOGY
HEALTH
MICROBIOLOGY
2.6
6.0
1.2
1.2
Part-time faculty
(give number)
4.0
5.0
2.0
1.0
Classified Staff Employed in the Unit
Classified Employee Title (e.g. IDS, Lab Assistant)
Full-time staff (give
number)
LAB TECHNICIAN
1
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Part-time staff
(give number)
1
Unit Name: __LIFE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
8. Staff Needs
NEW OR REPLACEMENT STAFF (Faculty or Classified)1
List Staff Positions Needed for Academic Year______2011-2014_____________
Please justify and explain each faculty request based on rubric criteria for your campus. Place titles
on list in order (rank) or importance.
1. Biology Faculty
Reason: When the new Science building goes online we will double our classroom space and will
need new biology faculty to cover the projected increased course load not covered by adjuncts.
Office space has been planned in the new building for the additional faculty members.
2. Laboratory Technician
Reason: When the new Science building goes online we will double our classroom space and will
need at least one additional full time technician to cover the projected increased workload.
Indicate (N) =
New or (R) =
Replacement
Annual
TCP*
N3
N1
3.
Reason:
4.
Reason:
5.
Reason:
6.
Reason:

TCP = “Total Cost of Position” for one year is the cost of an average salary plus benefits for an individual. New positions (not replacement positions)
also require space and equipment. Please speak with your campus Business Officer to obtain accurate cost estimates. Please be sure to add related
office space, equipment and other needs for new positions to the appropriate form and mention the link to the position. Please complete this form for
“New” Classified Staff only. All replacement staff must be filled per Article I, Section C of the California School Employees Association (CSEA)
contract.
1 If your SLO assessment results make clear that particular resources are needed to more effectively serve students please be sure to note that in the “reason” section of this form.
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Unit Name: __LIFE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
9. Equipment (excluding technology) Needs Not Covered by Current Budget2
List Equipment or Equipment Repair Needed for Academic Year_______
Please list/summarize the needs of your unit on your campus below. Please be as
specific and as brief as possible. Place items on list in order (rank) or importance.
1. Dishwasher (Lab grade)
Reason: Used for microbiology glassware. Current DW is not operable.
2. LCD bulbs
Reason: We need either an appropriation or a budget item to cover the increasing
cost of these bulbs. We have 5 projectors in the department and it is becoming
more difficult and costly to keep these projectors operating.
3. UV transilluminator light box
Reason: Needed for biology major lab courses.
4. Light microscopes (replacement)
Reason: Current microscopes are in some cases more than 20 years old and need
replacement. Old microscopes will become second line scopes to be used
temporarily in the new science building.
5.
Reason:
*Indicate whether
Equipment is for (I) =
Instructional or (N) =
Non-Instructional
purposes
Cost
per
item
Number
Requested
I
7500
1
I
350
3
Annual TCO**
Total Cost of
Request
$7500
$750
I
1500
1
$1500
I
1966
32
$62912
I
6.
* Instructional Equipment is defined as equipment purchased for instructional activities involving presentation and/or hands-on experience to enhance
student learning and skills development (i.e. desk for student or faculty use).
2 If your SLO assessment results make clear that particular resources are needed to more effectively serve students please be sure to note that in the “reason” section of this form.
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Unit Name: __LIFE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
10. Technology (Computers and equipment attached to them)++ Needs Not Covered by Current Budget: 3
Submitted by: J. ROSARIO
Title: CHAIRMAN, LIFE SCIENCE DEPT
Phone:
x8276
Annual TCO*
Priority
1.
Usage /
Justification
EQUIPMENT REQUESTED
New (N)
or
Replacem
ent (R)?
Program:
New (N) or
Continuing
(C) ?
Location
(i.e Office,
Classroom,
etc.)
Is there
existing
Infrastruc
ture?
R
C
Office
YES
How
many
users
served?
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Has it been
repaired
frequently?
YES
Cost per
item
$1500.
Number
Requeste
d
Total Cost
of Request
11
Office computers. Average age
of current computers is > 8
years. Problems with their
operation are constant and hard
drives are near maximum
capacity.
2.
Usage /
Justification
3.
Usage /
Justification
4.
Usage /
Justification
5.
Usage /
Justification
3 If your SLO assessment results make clear that particular resources are needed to more effectively serve students please be sure to note that in the “justification” section of this
form.
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Unit Name: __LIFE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
11.Facilities Needs Not Covered by Current Building or Remodeling Projects*4
Annual TCO*
List Facility Needs for Academic Year___________________
(Remodels, Renovations or added new facilities) Place items on list in order (rank) or
importance.
Total Cost of Request
1.
No remodels or renovations are planned since a new science complex will come online
soon.
Reason:
2.
Reason:
3.
Reason:
4.
Reason:
5.
Reason:
6.
Reason:
4 If your SLO assessment results make clear that particular resources are needed to more effectively serve students please be sure to note that in the “reason” section of this form.
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Unit Name: __LIFE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
12. Professional or Organizational Development Needs Not Covered by Current Budget*5
List Professional Development Needs for Academic
Year___________________. Reasons might include in response to assessment
findings or the need to update skills to comply with state, federal, professional
organization requirements or the need to update skills/competencies. Please be as
specific and as brief as possible. Some items may not have a cost per se, but reflect
the need to spend current staff time differently. Place items on list in order (rank)
or importance.
1.
Annual TCO*
Cost per
item
Number
Requested
Total Cost of Request
N.A.
2.
Reason:
3.
Reason:
4.
Reason:
5.
Reason:
6.
Reason:
*It is recommended that you speak with Human Resources or the Management Association to see if your request can be met with current budget.
5 If your SLO assessment results make clear that particular resources are needed to more effectively serve students please be sure to note that in the “reason” section of this form.
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Unit Name: __LIFE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
13. Student Support Services (see definition below**) Services needed by your unit over and above what is currently provided
by student services at your college. These needs will be communicated to Student Services at your college6
List Student Support Services Needs for Academic Year___________________
Please list/summarize the needs of your unit on your campus below. Please be as specific and as brief as possible. Not all needs
will have a cost, but may require a reallocation of current staff time.
1.
Reason:
N.A.
2.
Reason:
3.
Reason:
4.
Reason:
5.
Reason:
6.
Reason:
**Student Support Services include for example: tutoring, counseling, international students, EOPS, job placement, admissions and records, student assessment
(placement), health services, student activities, college safety and police, food services, student financial aid, and matriculation.
6 If your SLO assessment results make clear that particular resources are needed to more effectively serve students please be sure to note that in the “reason” section of this form.
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Unit Name: __LIFE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
14. Library Needs Not Covered by Current Library Holdings7 Needed by the Unit over and above what is currently provided.
These needs will be communicated to the Library
List Library Needs for Academic Year______2010-2011_____________
Please list/summarize the needs of your unit on your campus below. Please be as specific and as brief as possible. Place items on
list in order (rank) or importance.
1. Increase in journal subscriptions.
Reason: The current holdings are inadequate for life science majors. Students must do library research at UCR.
2.
Reason:
3.
Reason:
4.
Reason:
5.
Reason:
6.
Reason:
7 If your SLO assessment results make clear that particular resources are needed to more effectively serve students please be sure to note that in the “reason” section of this form.
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Unit Name: __LIFE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
15.
Learning Support Center Services Not Covered by Current budget*.
Total Cost of Requests
List Learning Support Center Services Needs
If your unit is responsible for running a learning support center such as the Writing and
Reading Center, the Math Learning Center, Computer lab or similar learning support
center please address those needs here. These do not include laboratory components
that are required of a course. Place items on list in order (rank) or importance.
1.
Reason:
Cost per
item
Number
Requested
Total Cost
N.A.
2.
Reason:
3.
Reason:
4.
Reason:
5.
Reason:
*It is recommended that you speak with your college IMC and/or Lab Coordinators to see if your request can be met within the
current budget and to get an estimated cost if new funding is needed.
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Ongoing
(O) or
one-time
(OT) cost
Unit Name: __LIFE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
16.
OTHER NEEDS not covered by current budget8
List Other Needs that do not fit elsewhere.
Please be as specific and as brief as possible. Not all needs will have a cost, but
may require a reallocation of current staff time. Place items on list in order (rank)
or importance.
1. Increased budget for autoclave repair maintenance contract
Reason: Cost is increasing annually. Difficult and time consuming to get
increased funds approved annually. Costs have been increasing $100 to $500
per year. 2004 cost = $3203; 2010 cost = $4743. This contract must be
maintained since Microbiology 1 is dependent on it. If the autoclave becomes
inoperable we have to shut down the class.
Annual TCO*
Cost per
item
$5000
Number
Requested
Total Cost of Request
$5000
2.
Reason:
3.
Reason:
4.
Reason:
5.
Reason:
6.
Reason:
8 If your SLO assessment results make clear that particular resources are needed to more effectively serve students please be sure to note that in the “reason” section of this form.
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