Current Program

Budget and Purchasing processes all budget transactions, prepares quarterly reports and annual budgets, and processes all purchase requests. The department prepares all contract agreements with the college and handles facility rentals.

Personnel - Four full-time classified staff members and two student workers are employed in the department.

Equipment - The department's computers need to be upgraded and there is an immediate need for a fax machine.

Facilities - The location of the department is adequate, but additional space is needed. Existing space is cramped for the clerical staff in contracts and purchasing.

Future Program

The department is expected to change in size and function in the mid term (five years), as it must begin to generate funds from specially funded programs, contracts and leases/permits. In the long term no major changes are expected.

Personnel - See Projected Faculty and Staff Needs.

Equipment - All five department computers will require replacement within the next five years and again within ten years to keep pace with changing technology.

Facilities - With an increase in personnel, additional functions and restructuring, current space will be inadequate. The department is scheduled to be relocated into one of the new buildings constructed using Proposition A funds, which will satisfy space needs.

Staff Development - Training in various software applications is essential.