1998 Self-Study Report - Saddleback College

firm commitment to maintain a comprehensive array of quality services that facilitate, support,
and enhance the instructional program remains a priority for Saddleback College.
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The components of Information and Learning Resources at Saddleback College are the library,
the Learning Assistance Program and the Interdisciplinary Computer Center, and the Innovation
and Technology Center.
Information and Learning Resources has an expert academic and classified staff.There are
established procedures for involving faculty in selecting new resources and several vehicles are
used to inform the College of new resources and technologies.The Interdisciplinary Computer
Center and the new open-access computer lab in the library provide access to technology for
class and individual use.Th.e peer tutoring program i~ supported by more than 100 volunteer
tutors. Library research classes and orientations are in high demand.The extensive CD-ROM local
area network and Web-based databases provide access to a wide array of citation-only indexes
and full-te~t resources.
There is a recognized need for coordinating the various evaluation efforts,,updating the reference
and circulating book collections, expanding the audio-visual collections, and stabilizing the
classified staff technical and public service areas.
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Continued fiscal restraints have had a pronounced effect on staffing levels at the College and
vacancies exist in all areas of faculty, administration, and classified staff. College committees have
created procedures to prioritize the order in which vacancies will be filled when funding becomes
available.The Board of Trustees has reduced the administrative structure of the College, and has
also increased its decision-making power in the hiring of senior administrators.
Faculty and staff are encouraged to utilize staff development opportunities afforded by the
College and from funds made available to the faculty and staff from the state. Staff development
committees plan activities, review requests for funds, and assess the evaluations required for all
" funded activities.
Faculty and staff are evaluated on a regular basis and the evaluation process continues to be
assessed so that contractual conditions are followed and improvements are considered to make
the process more responsive and timely.The effect of the reduction of administrative personnel
on the evaluation process is being analyzed.
Saddleback College is a comprehensive campus community that provides facilities for academic
instruction, learning resources, student services, physical education and athletic program’s, community
education, and College and District administration.The campus encompasses a total of
608,641 gross square feet with an assignable area of 434,855 square feet. In addition, over 50 off-
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