Merritt College Instructional Resource Requests: 2010-2011

Program / Personnel
Faculty, Staff, Students / Equipment, Material, Supplies / Facilities
AD Nursing / Nothing Requested
Admin of Justice / Part-time instructor / 1 Laptop (PC) (CTE funds)
Fax Machine, Dispatcher software, 2 - Police training dummy, Security Guard monitor,12 - Radio Scanner and six 2-way radios, Batons, Handcuffs, Safety vests, Safety Cadet Rain Jackets, Fingerprint Equipment, Forensic microscopes. (CTE funds)
LCD Projector (smart classroom)
Miscellaneous supplies: computer paper and ink, pens, legal pads, flashdrives, whiteboard markers and erasers / Larger classroom w/ desks for at least 50 students, equipped with Smart Board technology, and mounted televisions. Smart Classroom
Design an area outdoors for physical training for public safety careers, as well as to reenact practical scenarios related to the field (i.e., crime scenes.) This location would also include a storage shed to store heavy equipment needed for training.
African American Studies / 1.0 faculty / 2 LCD projectors
LCD projector bulbs (smart classrooms) / Larger classroom to accommodate demand of 65+ students
Anthropology / None / Needs met with fund 11 allocation (supplies) / Museum space that is more accessible and able to hold all of the artifacts in one room
Art / 1 adjunct / Funding for live models~ fund 1 / Facility upgrade with sufficient electrical power
capable of running ceramics equipment.
The kiln room needs to be expanded and upgraded as well.
Lighting in both Art A122 and A133: Lights need to be lowered approximately ten feet, to the bottom of the windows. Replace ineffective mini-blinds and anti-solar film with a translucent white glazing material to eliminate direct sunrays.
A133” enclosed and ventilated spray booth for
safe glazing.
Art classroom with computer access for every student for digital art classes.
Asian American Studies / Part time faculty / none / Smart Film Viewing room w/ surround sound
Astronomy / FT Faculty for Astronomy/Physics
FT Lab Technician / New computers and physics equipment
cost approx. $10,000 / New storeroom and lecture space
Bioscience: Microscopy & Genomics / FT Genomics Technician
FT Microscopy Technician / Equipment: $2.9M [Measure A]
Misc. Equip. at $284K [needs to be itemized] / 860 Atlantic
Wet lab for production
Biology / 2.0  F/T Faculty
2.0 Student Assistants
1.0 Lab Assistant / Cadaver, Misc. Supplies about $25,000/yr.
Webpage for Biology
Business / 1.0  F/T faculty
2.0  Student Aides / Classroom Desk in P111 / WiFi in classrooms
Clear lower level of P for student use
P Bldg 2nd level – restrooms in need of repair.
Chemistry / 2-3 student assistants / 20 MAC computers and 5 printers,
router and hub. Misc. equip at $30K / Critical repairs for safety
New science building
Child Development / 2 F/T faculty / New desks and tables (Measure A)
DVD/LCD players (Fund 11)
SmartBoards, etc. in all CD classrooms (smart classrooms)
Upgrade the classrooms with HVAC, technical/media/AV equipment. (smart classroom) / Immediate steps need to be taken to improve the lighting, ventilation and heating in all of the Child Development lecture rooms in the A building.
Computer Information Systems / Student Instructional Aide for computer lab (P103)
Adjunct faculty for Health Info. Tech. courses / Computer upgrade for P103
Chairs for P103/107
ENO board for P103/P111 (smart classrooms) / P Bldg 2nd level – restrooms in need of repair.
Upgrade electrical panel in P103
WiFi in classrooms Clean/Clear lower P
Carpet tiles P103/107 and faculty/staff rooms
Communication / Student assistant at 20-hours per week.
Communication Lab opens in 2012- work-study or student assistants to help run the lab. / Two televisions with DVD/VCR players (smart classrooms)
Communication Lab will be built in the “D” building 2011-2012. We will need $12000 in equipment, including: video camera, tripod, desk, two office chairs, television, laptop computer, LCD projector, screen, and smart board. / Communication lab in the D building
COPED / 1 - Student Assistant / Resume writing software, Laptop, LCD projector; paper / None
Community Social Services / 2- .5 Classified Assistant / Equipment funded through CTE funds
Economics / 2.0 Student aides / Misc. Tables, Chairs, Desks for lower P / Wi-Fi in classrooms
Re-organize lower P for student study area
P Bldg 2nd level – restrooms in need of repair.
English / Tutors. .5 IA for WRAC program / video playback, computer, computer projection and overhead projection equipment. Storage to secure equipment. (smart classrooms). / A centralized location for our classes and offices. During the remodeling of buildings, the needs of the English/Humanities department for office space and storage rooms must be addressed.
Envmt. / 1.0 F/T Instructor for Agroecology and Horticulture
.5 Lab technician
.5 Administrative Aide
1.0 Instructional Aide / Misc. supplies/equip. $25K (list provided) / Access ADA and emergency
Computer lab
R/R Barn storage and Lab area
EMT / Nothing requested.
ESL / Fruitvale Center needs a placement counselor and financial aid personnel. / 3 Laptops and LCD projector (ordered, Measure A)
copy paper, white-out, transparencies. / None
Fire Science / None / Smoke Blower (1) Pike Poles (2), Chain Saw (1)Circular Saw(1), Full MSA set ups 1 or 2Shovels (2),Turn Out Coats (5)Helmets (5), Gloves (10 pair), Spanners (5)Short Length of various sizes of fire hose (4)Various size nozzles
**FS is currently revamping course offerings to align with Chabot’s program and to develop Merritt’s certificate program.
Miscellaneous: computer paper and ink, pens, legal pads, flash drives, whiteboard markers and erasers / Design an area outdoors for physical training for public safety careers, as well as to reenact practical scenarios related to the field (i.e., crime scenes.) The Fire Science Department would like to collaborate with the Administration of Justice Department on this effort.
Public Safety Center to house the FireScience Department, as well as the other departments in Legal Administration
Geography / Student Assistant / Laboratory equipment: microscopes, weight scales, chemicals, models, LCD
Scanner & printer $15K / Storeroom upgrade
Geology / Student Assistant and P/T technician / Earth science equipment and models
Scanner & printer
microscopes, weight scales, chemicals, models, LCD $15K / Storeroom upgrade
Health Education / None / Minimal classroom supplies / None
History / None / 1 LCD projector
replacement bulbs for LCD project (smart classroom) / None
Humanities / 1.0 contract faculty / Up to date video playback equipment (smart classrooms)
library of DVDs / None
Human Services / None / None / none
Landscape Horticulture / 1.0 F/T faculty
1.0 Lab Tech for grounds
.5 Clerical aide for fee based, library, events, marketing, etc.
.5 Tech for greenhouses
Student aides to assist hands-on in classes / Misc. Supplies/Equipment see attached list.
$25-35K / ADA access to lab area
Misc. see attached list.
Library / 1.0  Faculty (Certificated Librarians)
Increase p/t certificated to .8 load (24 hours/week)
1.0 Classified
.5 Cataloging Assistant
1 Student Assistant (Periodicals/Reserves) / 6 student computers
1 laptop and LCD projector
Already received 10 laptops (Measure A)
**4 additional student laptops
1 laptop and LCD for instruction / Swing Space
Book Sensor Gate installation in A 129 Swing Space
L Building Facilities, furnishings, fixtures not provided and/or declined by District through Measure A Replacement of sensor gate/counter in new L Building Expanded wifi capability/throughput within and outside the L Building footprint.
Math / 2.0 Faculty
1.0 Math Lab Technician
6 student Assistants / NOMAD
Slate blackboards
Portable projector screens
LCD projectors/carts / Desks/chairs
Storage space
Supply Cabinets
M/LAT / None / Smart Cart with LCD projector and speakers
Smart classroom
Music / 1.0 contract faculty / Equipment needs include smart classroom equipment, in addition to a new sound system (smart classrooms)
Additional electronic keyboards (Measure A)
Minimal supply needs. / HVAC. Removal of the metal roll up door which negatively affects the temperature of the room, as well as the aesthetics. The piano lab has no windows at all, no ventilation. A major remodel sooner than later is essential.
Nutrition/Diet / Additional release time for Program director.
1.0 Classified help
Tutors / Multimedia equipment
Misc. Supplies/Equipment / Food Science Lab and temporary lab until permanent one is built
Computer lab
Paralegal / Part-time Instructor / 1 Laptop and LexusNexus Computer Software (CTE funds)
Misc: computer paper and ink, pens, legal pads, flashdrives, whiteboard markers and erasers
Computer Lab with current Paralegal software available on all computers, i.e., calandaring, billing, legal research program / Continued contract with the Law Library Approx.$300 a year
Philosophy / .6 Faculty / TV/VCR/DVD viewing station for online classes / Working wall clocks
Multimedia Center
Smart classroom
Physical Ed / Full time instructor / Replace worn carpeting in Fitness Center, Repaint the Fitness Center, New exercise equipment in Fitness Center-(majority already has been received) (Measure A funds)
New sound system in the Gym (smart classrooms)
Refurbish and replace worn/damaged areas of the Mondo track surface,
Repaint the lines around the Track,
Replace the rails around the Track, New tables in the Athletic Training room 2 Copier machines , 2 Computers, Basketball equipment (Measure A funds),
Track and Field equipment (Measure A funds), Soccer equipment (Measure A funds)
Badminton equipment Office supplies Maintenance/Repair funds for the Fitness Center / Yoga and Aerobic classes need a separate room that accommodates students for the activities.
**Yoga and Aerobic classes are not a priority at this time
Physics / 1.0 FT Faculty for Astronomy/Physics
1.0 FT Lab technician / Misc. Computers and Equipment
$20K / Upgrade Storeroom and Lab
Political Science / None / None / None
Psychology / None / Smart Cart with LCD projector and speakers (smart classroom) / None
Rad Tech / Student tutors / Attached list of Equipment
Misc. Supplies / Electrical upgrade for equipment
Real Estate / Student tutors / 3M overhead technology in new building
Movie Equip. & Portable sound system / Wi-Fi in classrooms
Sociology / 1 ft instructor / None / None
Spanish / None / None / None
Vice President / .5 Multimedia Specialist
.5 Webmaster

Legend - Yellow: Smart Classroom will meet this need.

Green: Deans support this item.

Blue: Measure A