Finnup Lab 2002-2003 Achievements

Finnup Lab

2003-2004 Achievements

Learner Success

Purchased an Omni Page Pro Update Version.
Started offering 2002 Microsoft Software by the fall of 2002.
The Finnup Lab increased enrollment in the OE/OE classes.
The Senior lab was moved to the Finnup Lab – starting Spring semester 2003.

Communication

The Finnup Help Desk phone continues to be very busy.
Brochures are given to students and area high schools concerning our program.
Brochures are given to our Senior Lab students concerning our Senior program.

Responsive to Community and Students

The Outreach program continues to grow.
The Finnup Lab’s flexible scheduling continues to serve a large group of students who otherwise would not be served by the Community College.
The summer program was very good and continues to be available to the community and teachers who want to re-certify, high school students, and others.

Faculty and Staff Development

Participate in Faculty and Staff Development

Finnup Lab Unit Plan for 2004-05

Department: Finnup Lab

Goal: To utilize the Finnup Lab by expanding the program to include Office Technology, along with our Open Entry/Open Exit program.

Strategic Priority: Planning Continuous Improvement

Years: 2004 - 2005

Objective: To offer excellent instruction, with upgrades in software as needed for additional classes.

	*Activity*		*People Responsible*	*Timeline*		*Indicator of Success*			*Status*
1	Move Jeff Davis from Part-Time to Full-Time Finnup Lab Coordinator on 11 month contract		Jeff Davis, Deb Robinson, Carol Ballantyne Clayton Tatro, and BOT	Prior to May 2004		When Jeff Davis is hired on 11-month contract.			pending
2	Create a Sub list		Instructors	June 2004		A sub list needs to be up-dated to insure that there will be workers if someone has to be gone			2004
3	Hire instructor for three nights per week, Saturday mornings and Substitutes		Dean, Division Director, Finnup Lab Coordinator and Office Technology Coordinator	2004		Must have someone to work 3 nights per week, and Saturdays if open at those times			2004
4	Hire a Senior Lab Coordinator		Dean, Division Director, Finnup Lab Coordinator and Office Technology Coordinator	August 2004		Must have a Senior Lab Coordinator			2004
5	Purchase a server to use in the Finnup Lab when the Office Technology program moves over		Dean, Division Director, Instructors and Computer Services	August 2004		Make the lab more efficient for the Office Technology Program			Pending
6	Purchase additional memory for the computers in the Finnup Lab		Dean, Division Director, Instructors and Computer Services	2004		Update the computers in the Finnup Lab to accommodate the Office Technology programs			2004
7	Install Office 2000 Operating System		Computer Services	Early Summer Session		Bring lab up to campus standards			2004
8	Incorporate Office Technology classes to the Finnup Lab		Dean, Division Director and Instructor	August 2004		When it has been incorporated			In progress
9	OFAD classes will be one for one credit hours in the lab		Dean, Division Director and Office Technology Coordinator	August 2004		Office Technology classes require prep time and grading time, even when incorporating them into OE/OE or online options			2004
Strategic Priority: Helping Students Learn Years: 2004 - 2005 Objective: Investigate expanding hours; install new software to accommodate additional classes.
9	Investigate changing summer hours to accommodate some afternoon times (i.e. 10-2 or 11-3)		Dean, Division Director and Instructors	2005	Opening both in the morning and afternoon would accommodate more students that are taking other classes			2005
10	Investigating having Saturday hours to help accommodate more working students		Dean, Division Director and Instructors	2005	Opening on Saturday’s would help to accommodate the students that work during the week			2005
11	Install WordPerfect, Keyboarding Pro and CheckPro Software		Computer Services	August 2004	Update the software to meet requirements for the Office Technology students			2004
Strategic Priority: Planning Continuous Improvement Years: 2004-2005 Objective: To maintain all parts of the lab for our students’ success.
12	Rewire the Finnup Lab	Maintenance		August 2004			Increased safety and stability	Pending
13	Install light diffusion covers	Maintenance		August 2004			Reduced glare on monitors	Pending
14	Replace or clean existing chairs	Maintenance		August 2004			Make the lab more presentable	Pending
15	Replace worn carpet	Maintenance		August 2004			Make the lab more presentable	Pending

FINNUP LAB PROJECTIONS - 2006 AND BEYOND

Update software as it becomes necessary to accommodate client’s needs.

SUPORTING DOCUMENTATION 2004-2005 FOR FINNUP LAB

Prioritized list of new personnel, expanded positions, or position transfers with justification and budget

Priority	Item	Cost	Justification
1	Move Jeff Davis from Part-Time to Full-Time Finnup Lab Coordinator on 11 month contract	Determined by Jeff Davis and GCCC Administration	Carol Ham is retiring. To insure success of the Finnup Lab, there must be a full-time coordinator.
2	Substitutes	$15 /hour	Without substitutes, any absence by an instructor will result in the lab closing
3	Hire a part time instructor for three night a week	$15/hour for nine hours a week	Must have an instructor for three night a week, or the lab will close at 6:00 p.m.
4	Hire a Senior Lab Coordinator	$15/hour for ten hours a week	Must have a Senior Lab Coordinator to instruct those hours
5	Rewire the Finnup Lab	$5,000	The wiring in the Finnup Lab is temporary, and has not been updated to handle heavy equipment loads
6	Install light diffusion covers	$500	Reduce eye strain on students caused by glare
7	Replace carpeting	$5,000	Carpet is worn and thread bare in locations
8	Replace or Clean Chairs	Est. $2,700	Chairs are worn and some have lost their ability to be adjusted
9	Purchase a server to use in the Finnup Lab when the Office Technology program moves over	$1,000	In order to incorporate the Office Technology program into the Finnup Lab, a server is needed to save all the data and student files.