Accreditation - Hartnell College!!

Institutional Self Evaluation – 12-05-12
The management, maintenance and operation of physical resources are organized under the
Facilities Director of Maintenance and Operations. The Facilities Department is responsible
for all aspects of maintenance and operations of the college‘s physical environment. The
management team meets to review institutional and facilities issues. In addition, a Facilities
Coordination Committee (III.B.3) meets bi-monthly to ensure integration of physical
resources and instructional programs. The Safety/Risk Management Committee (III.B.7)
meets monthly, making ongoing assessments and recommends actions to ensure safe and
secure campus environments. The college faculty and staff also participate on online safety
training for staff. Keenan Safe Schools (III.B.4) is an online safety training and tracking
system designed specifically for school employees. All courses are written by expert authors
and are set in a school environment.
A State Wide Association of Community Colleges (SWACC) Property and Liability (III.B.5)
Inspection is conducted annually by our insurance administrator, Keenan & Associates. The
service reviews past incident reports to insure that necessary changes and safety compliance
occurs. It also promotes safety awareness and assists in the identification of conditions which
may pose a risk of bodily injury.
Astra scheduling software (III.B.6) was adopted for use in the summer of 2008. This
facilities utilization management software connects live to Datatel, which maintains our
enrollment information. Astra schedules classes based on data parameters input by the
administrative scheduling staff. Astra scheduling is used on all three campuses to maximize
classroom utilization.
Self Evaluation
Hartnell College Facilities construction and renovation plans have been developed to support
future growth. In 2002, the Hartnell Community College District was successful in passing a
general obligation bond (III.B.18) to support renovations and capital projects. The bond will
provide renovation of existing facilities, additional classrooms, energy efficiency
improvements, and information technology and equipment. The bond is under independent
review from the local oversight committee (III.B.19). Regular reports are reviewed by the
Board of Trustees.
Along with the bond, scheduled maintenance and annual campus funding, the college has
been able to complete minor campus repairs and renovations. Requests for these funds are
made to the Facilities Committee and then approved through the Vice President of Support
Operations. Requests for scheduled /deferred maintenance requiring larger amounts of capital
outlay are submitted for review and potential funding (III.B.15).
The college meets this standard.
Planning Agenda
None.
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