CURRENT STATUS OF REPORT: This is a working draft of the Classified & Admin Staffing Request Report for 2025-2026 (current as of 1.9.26.) Staffing Requests can be submitted anytime throughout the academic year (final day to submit:5.21.26).

The final version of this report will be posted here, and forwarded on to the Classified Hiring PriorizationCommittee, after last day of instruction for spring term (5.21.26).

Brief Description of Request

Active Request?

Original Request Date

CE Eligible?

Quantity (equipment) or FTE (staff) Requested

Total Cost

Justification of Resource Request

Priority Type

Is this request related to

If Other selected above, please describe.

Remaining Questions - STAFFING REQUESTS ONLY

Permanent Classified Staffing Requests Only - Completed?

Classified Position Official Job Title

Number of Months per Year

FT or PT Position

PT Position Only: Weekly Hours

Link to College Goals

Link to Mandates

Link to Program Growth

Link to Physical Needs

Unit/Department Ranking

ADP/Program Review - Innovation Center/Maker Space

Innovation Center Expansion as a result of Phase 2.1 Secondary Effects

For an updated version of our proposal, please see https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cQsWoCQBvF05g9CFrcKvAQwKFP5BY8FG/view?usp=sharing

The proposal was presented to the Budget and Facilities Planning Committee on October 14th, 2024. Answers to the Committee's Request for Information were submitted on November 14th, 2024.

The Innovation Center has forwarded a proposal (first presented to the Budget and Facilities Committee at their meeting on December 8, 2022) to expand into the Biology and Chemistry labs and associated storage, office, and preparation areas in FL2 that will be vacated as a secondary effect of the construction of the new science building. The proposed expansion will place the Innovation Center in direct proximity to the new science building, and will provide a classroom to house the MAKR and MITECH programs (which have specialized software and hardware requirements); a space to offer workshops, and to host visits from students from our feeder institutions (we can currently only accommodate a limited number of, for example, high school students from Cordova High School for hands-on recruitment activities, and have to shut down the Innovation Center to FLC's students for such visits); a wet lab, which will allow us to continue development of biomaking/biohacking efforts while providing additional partnership opportunities (including proposed collaborations with Psychology); dedicated space for fiber arts, which as a historically-gendered making activity gives us the opportunity to provide additional STEAM-rich experiences for our female students; space to support the many clubs and organizations who call the Innovation Center home; dedicated space for VR/AR/XR, an area of increasingly important instructional innovation; and dust-controlled work space, enabling us to expand the kinds of resources and fabrication technologies we can provide for students.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

The Innovation Center hosts a vibrant and innovative student community, a reason for students to return to the college. The Innovation Center's programs are a model for similar programs throughout the region, the state, and the nation. The Innovation Center has attracted hundreds of thousands of grant and philanthropy dollars as a result of our innovative work with students. The Innovation Center is the locus of the emerging Manufacturing and Industrial Technology (MITECH) program, and the proposed expansion would provide a home for that program, and for the Center's MAKR programs and courses. We are well-regarded and looked to as a leader in maker-centered learning by local employers, economic development organizations, and K-12 partners. A sampling of letters of support for the expansion of the Innovation Center (detailed below) can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vYqtVqSMXfRUq4537cmbpU0dmTIguCa2?usp=sharing

Jared Amalong - Director, Computer Science and Digital Learning - Sacramento County Office of Education
David Chun - Director, Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction - Sacramento County Office of Education
Joseph P. Gagliardo - President & CEO - Choose Folsom
Alicia Caddell - CTE Coordinator - Folsom Cordova Unified School District
Faith Caplan - Engineering Educator - Cordova High School
Thomas Cappelletti - Faculty Coordinator - Sacramento City College Makerspace
Livia Castro - Engineering Educator - Vista Del Lago High School
Stephanie Couch - Executive Director - Lemelson-MIT Program
Daniel Kaye - CEO - Bekonix, Inc.
Stephanie Santoso - President - MakerUSA
Nicole Shuman - Product Manager - Bekonix, Inc.

Program Growth

Student Success Need; Other; Equity Need

Community engagement and support of the regional innovation ecosystem; expansion of partnerships with local employers and K-12 districts

ADP/Program Review - Kinesiology, Health, and Athletics

Provides team and player notes and other information about our athletic programs to the news media and general public.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

KHA is in need of an Sports Information Director to administer the athletics website, coordinate and upload team information including rosters and schedules (required by the CCCAA), monitor and input stats for sports teams (CCCAA requirement), announce for home events, coordinate photography, administer the numerous athletics social media accounts, and act as liaison to the PISO office and external local media.

Currently, our athletic coordinator is performing all of the duties of an SID. Doing this, in addition to the numerous other duties we ask our coordinator to perform is creating a critical workload issue for the coordinator. Many schools throughout the state employ an SID in either part or full time capacity. One of the primary ways we engage current and prospective students, and the community is through our athletics website and notification to local media of game outcomes.

Supervisor for Career & Transfer Center

Career & Transfer Center Supervisor position

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

The CTC has been in need of a supervisor position for several years. As the CTC has increased the number of programs and services the responsibilities of the Career Center SPA continues to increase. In lieu of a supervisor, the SPA has been tasked with filling the supervisor gap--the Career SPA performs SPA duties, as well as department lead responsibilities (E.g. department supplies, equipment and work area planning, organizing and directing the daily operations of the CTC, development and coordination of schedules and resources for transfer and career counselors and support staff, on campus and virtual services oversight, visiting university representatives, and campus and community stake holders scheduling, movement of all CTC services into virtual availability, and overseeing the day to day happenings and issues with the virtual platforms and department functioning--remote services have also substantially increased the number of district shared events and activities that require oversight by the SPA.) The CTC is moving into a larger space S2022, and has been merging the Internship and Work Experience department, Jobs Development and SETA services with existing CTC career and transfer services. This growth is expanding the number of staff, programs and services offered in the CTC, as well as student traffic, which will require the oversite of a department supervisor to plan, organize and direct the operations of the CTC, including: direction of activities and services, supervision of staff, development and coordination of schedules and resources for transfer and career counselors and support staff, virtual services oversight, visiting university representatives, and campus and community stake holders, along with all of the typical supervisor duties necessary to effectively oversee the successful functioning and growth of a college campus department.

Program Growth

SLO Assessment Need; Student Success Need

With college growth and AVP is needed to supervise joint Instructional and Student Services projects

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

College Growth.

Program Growth

Manager Professional Development Training

Project Management Training
Sexual Harassment training
Equity Rep training
Computer Technology training
Leadership training
Hiring Process training
College policies, practices, process training
Crystal Report Training
Mental health/student behavioral training

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

Project Management Training
Sexual Harassment training
Equity Rep training
Computer Technology training
Leadership training
Hiring Process training
College policies, practices, process training
Crystal Report Training
Mental health/student behavioral training

Program Growth

Embedded Tutors are peer teaching assistants utilized in the laboratory to help students with concepts, calculations, and performing experiments safely.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing); Other

approximately $35,000 per semester (covers 21 tutors working and average of 6 hours a week for 16 weeks at a rate of $16.50 per hour)

Embedded Tutors serve as in-class peer mentors with a myriad of benefits. These include: increasing safety of the lab with an additional person to observe and correct behavior; closing equity gaps by providing additional resources for students; increasing student comfort and engagement in class as they have a peer to relate to; increasing a sense of community and therefore student success; and offering additional practice problems, office hours (chosen by student availability survey), and exam review sessions.

Embedded tutors have been available for many years, but being utilized heavily in Chemistry classes in the F22. Since then, with the exception of S24, Chemistry classes as a whole have seen a steady increase in overall Success Rates (55.4% in F21, 57.2 % in S22, 58.4% in F22, 63.4% in S23, 62.2% in F23, 56.4% in S24, 68.3% in F24, and 70.6% in S25).

Historically, Embedded Tutors have been funded by a grant that is running out of funds and is unlikely to get renewed given the current political climate. As such, the Embedded Tutor hours were severely cut for F25, with faculty only being notified the week before classes started. It will be interesting to examine the F25 data once available to see how the removal of Embedded Tutors from our labs affected the overall Success Rate of Chemistry.

A permanently funded Chemistry Embedded Tutor program would qualify as a Perkins Career Education Program as it offers mentoring and support services for students. Aside from the current students getting the benefit of having a previously successful peer in their labs and offering office hours, the tutors themselves could get credit in a peer-teaching course (like that offered to graduate students at UC Davis when they teach). This would add to their resume/CV and make them more competitive for university admission and industry positions. Additionally, the Embedded Tutors themselves gain exposure to the inner workings of academia, potentially inspiring the next generation of educators!

Equity Need; Student Success Need

1st Priority

Requesting to reclass position from a Clerk II to a Clerk III (Full Time)

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

Request for Reclassification of Clerk II Position to Clerk III (Full-Time)

To address the increasing demands of our department, we are formally requesting the reclassification of the current Clerk II position to Clerk III, full-time. The responsibilities and workload associated with this position have grown significantly, requiring a higher level of expertise, independent judgment, and accountability than is expected of a Clerk II.

Elevating this position to Clerk III will ensure our department can continue to operate efficiently and meet critical deadlines. A Clerk III is better equipped to handle the complex administrative tasks, manage confidential information, and provide advanced support to both staff and management. This change will not only improve workflow and productivity but also ensure we maintain the high standards expected of our department.

Given these factors, reclassifying the position is essential to providing the level of service and support necessary for our continued success. We urge your favorable consideration of this request.

Program Growth

Student Success Need

A proctoring center would support working students who need to take make-up exams outside of regular hours, student-athletes with scheduling conflicts due to games, and online instructors who wish to administer on-campus exams, helping maintain academic integrity in the era of AI.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

The student success rate at FLC is 76.8%. I believe this center will assist students to

Equity Need; Student Success Need

reate a Math Center Staff Lead position for approximately 32 hours per week (mirroring the position in the science center) to help with administrative tasks as well as flex in with tutoring support in the MLC.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

As Math Center serves more students, not all of the tasks can be completed by the Faculty Coordinator, this position has been justified in the parallel use of the science center. We have had the use of a staff in this position since Kim Armbrust took over the roll as coordinator. This position would split its time between scheduling, enrollment in the course, running and maintaining the day to day operations of the tutor and students in the math center as well as provide tutoring assistance half time to support the MLC, Math Learning Communities.

Student Success Need

Yes: Classified hiring questions below completed

This position supports the operations of the math center and its goals of increasing student succes in a fair and equitable way as it allows the MC to be open to all students, regardless of their placement.

4th Priority

Permanent Classified Position

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

$68,344 plus benefits

FLC is the only college in the district without an Administrative Analyst, duties are currently covered by unit Supervisor. This position would directly support the VPA with all fiscal reports and budget set up and monitoring.

Program Growth

This position would round out the Business Services Office and provide the same level of support as our sister colleges.

Permanent Part-time Application Administrator for Harris Center software

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

25,000 plus benefits

Technical programming knowledge needed to understand set up and maintenance of software.

Program Growth

All other district software applications have an applicable administrator.

The CTC is in need of a fulltime Clerk to staff the front desk, provide support for center counselors and SPA, and perform general office and receptionist duties.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

As the CTC grows and increases in departmental faculty, staff and services there is a need for clerical staff to perform front desk and receptionist duties, as well as clerical support for counselors and SPAs. In the absence of this position SPAs must abandon their appointments, meetings, responsibilities and scheduled work to perform receptionist and clerk duties for the center.

Program Growth

Student Success Need

Fulltime Transfer Specialist to support the Transfer Director and provide daily services and transfer student support in the Career & Transfer Center, the district and the community.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

The CTC is in need of a fulltime Transfer Specialist to support the part-time Transfer Director and provide transfer student support on a daily basis in the Career & Transfer Center. FLC transfer services have not been fully developed due to a lack of staff resources, therefore FLC is unable to participate in all LRCCD collaborative events and activities, and has not had the resources to develop the online and on-campus transfer presence and student support services that our sister schools have had the staff resources to develop and offer. This position would allow FLC to participate in the development and facilitation of Los Rios shared services, as well as the development of much needed FLC specific virtual and in-person services. A full-time support person will allow the CTC to grow FLC transfer support services and participate more fully in shared district events and activities.

This position is necessary to support the college's goal of increasing the number of transfer students who successfully transfer, and for growing and supporting transfer services in the CTC.

Program Growth

SLO Assessment Need; Student Success Need

Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, polishes floors; vacuums, shampoos, and steam cleans rugs and carpets; sweeps walks and entrances; sanitizes restrooms; cleans windows, woodwork, walls and furniture; cleans restrooms and drinking fountains; picks up refuse on grounds, drives trash truck to incinerator and burns refuse; moves and arranges furniture and equipment for classroom changes and set-ups for college and community events; moves, washes and services staff cars; participates in thorough cleaning and restoration of college plant during school vacation periods (at which time work shifts may change to accommodate cleaning schedule); locks and unlocks doors as assigned; performs maintenance and minor repairs to furniture, cabinets, plumbing and electrical equipment; receives and picks up supplies and equipment; operates and maintains cleaning equipment; reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards; substitutes for campus patrol and stock clerk; performs other duties as assigned.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

$49,851/yr/custodian

We gained a new building FL6, and did not receive a new custodian to cover the building

Program Growth

Student Success Need

Reclassification of two DSPS Student Support Assistants working out of class performing the duties of specialists by conducting student case management, DSPS assistance or conducting programs and events, workshops, and H.S. incoming DSPS Matric. Communicate with faculty, and budget-related duties such as BPOs, Supply purchases, and purchasing and vendor coordination for DHH. With Current DSPS budget cuts this will require SEAP funding to support personnel positions (DSPS allocation does not currently provide enough funds to support personnel needs to meet the demands of the DSPS objectives and student needs). “provide coordination and planning for assigned program activities and events”

“Oversee one or more college student support programs”

“attend college, district, and department meetings in an effort to assist in ensuring coordination of support services and follow-up activities”

Ability to: “coordinate, plan, and schedule various activities and events”

Knowledge of: “principles of leadership”

Develop workshops and activities, ensuring institutional goals and objectives are aligned.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to design and revise workshop requirements. Ensure compliance with program requirements.
Monitor program enrollment, track student progress, and assess program effectiveness
Meet program recruitment needs
and organize call campaigns designed to retain students
Collaborate with faculty and staff across the institution to identify and implement key strategies to support student retention
“budget development and coordination and preparation of the required state and district
Reports”

Knowledge of: “administrative and clerical procedures and systems”

Support with requisitions, vendor packets, etc. to support event planning (applicable to programs with budgets)
Create budget/cost proposals for events and/or programming
assist in conducting…strategic planning for College to meet DSPS campus goals
Plan, organize and implement academic and non-academic student engagement activities, i.e. orientation
Promote student engagement by planning and organizing program-related events.
Use assessment data to make improvements to the program.
Ensure compliance with program requirements.
ensuring compliance with and implementation of student services related to ADA and DSPS state and federal
regulations, policies, and procedures

Ability to “ interpret and applies applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations,
District policies and regulations, and office processes and procedures”

Develop systems to track and monitor data; interpret data to suggest interventions and support for students
provide supervision to DSPS temp support

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

FLC Main campus Student Support Specialist - $69,058 EDC/RCC campuses Student Support Specialist - $69,058 (reclassification of the two current SSA staff to be reclassified at DSPS specialist )

Proposal for Reclassification of DSPS SSA Positions to Specialist Positions

To address the increased demands from campus growth and the evolving needs of students in our DSPS program, I propose the reclassification of two Student Support Assistant (SSA) positions to specialist positions. This adjustment will align with the duties currently being performed, as both staff members are effectively working out of class in supporting student case management, coordinating program activities, and handling budget-related responsibilities.

Justification for Reclassification

The current SSA roles are fulfilling essential functions that go beyond their scope, including:

Conducting DSPS student case management.
Coordinating DSPS events, workshops, and transition activities for incoming high school DSPS students.
Communicating with faculty and handling budgetary tasks (e.g., creating BPOs, managing supply purchases, and coordinating with vendors, particularly for DHH services).
With recent budget cuts in DSPS funding, this reclassification will require SEAP funds to support these positions, as the DSPS allocation is insufficient to meet the increasing personnel and service demands.

Role Responsibilities and Skills Required in Reclassified Positions ( these two current employees SSA are doing these functions)

The reclassified specialist roles will encompass the following duties and abilities:

Program Coordination and Planning: Overseeing and planning DSPS program activities and events to ensure alignment with institutional goals.
Collaboration and Support Services: Engaging with faculty, attending district and department meetings to enhance coordination of DSPS services and follow-up activities.
Student Engagement and Retention: Organizing recruitment efforts, workshops, and call campaigns to support student retention and progress tracking.
Budget Management and Reporting: Developing budget proposals, coordinating requisitions, and supporting state and district reporting requirements for DSPS.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring all services meet ADA and DSPS state and federal regulations, interpreting policies, and maintaining compliance.
Skills and Knowledge Essential for Reclassified Specialists:

Strong leadership abilities and knowledge of program planning and coordination.(these two current employees SSA are doing these functions)
Budget development and vendor coordination skills.
Expertise in ADA and DSPS compliance and regulatory knowledge.
Data management skills for tracking, interpreting, and improving DSPS services.
Supervisory skills to oversee DSPS temporary support.
Reclassification will enable us to meet DSPS program goals effectively, ensuring our students receive comprehensive support in line with campus objectives.

Program Growth

Equity Need

Both Equity and Student Success need

Foster Youth/NextUp Student Support Specialist

NextUp/Foster Youth Student Support Specialist (1 FTE = .5 NextUp Specialist + .5 FY Liaison through Equity funds)
FLC needs a dedicated Foster Youth Liaison who can work with all FLC students who have foster care system experience. A full-time Foster Youth Specialist would be able to
* Develop and maintain a case management of FLC students with foster care system experience.
* Verify eligibility for Priority Zero registration.
* Complete SB 150 for SAP appeals.
* Regularly update Chafee Grant disbursement rosters on WebGrants4Students website.
* Be the Foster Youth Liaison to our partnering COEs.
* Create of, collaborate with others and facilitate workshops specific to topics/needs of students with foster care system experience.
* Provide outreach, recruitment and retention opportunities for students with foster care system experience.
* Collaborate with Special Pops Director, EOPS & CARE Coordinator, CW/CARE Specialists and Financial Aid to best meet the end of students with foster care system experience.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

Full-time Student Support Specialist salary w/ benefits (.5 NextUp funds + .5 Equity funds)

FLC needs a dedicated NextUp/Foster Youth Student Support Specialist to be a consistent point of contact/resource for former or extended-care foster youth navigating the college system. In an effort to increase not only our NextUp participants, but also to provide needed resources to former or extended-care foster youth who do not participate in NextUp but are students at FLC. It is essential to their success that former or extended-care foster youth receive consistent monitoring and engagement to meet their basic needs, living skills needs as well as academic needs.

A full-time NextUp/Foster Youth Student Support Specialist would be able to:
* Develop and maintain a case management of FLC students with foster care system experience to support students in not just the success of their education goals but also reducing the equity gap by providing a bridge to improving education wealth, social mobility and self-advocacy.
* Verify eligibility for Priority Zero registration to ensure access to courses in the student's preferred modalities, day/times and location.
* Complete SB 150 for SAP appeals to ensure students have access to Financial Aid to support their education efforts.
* Regularly update Chafee Grant disbursement rosters on WebGrants4Students website for eligible student as an additional education resource.
* Be the Foster Youth Liaison to our partnering COEs to collaborate and participate in county-led Independent Living Program events, FAFSA/CADAA supports, support program opportunities at transfer universities.
* Create of, collaborate with others and facilitate workshops specific to topics/needs of students with foster care system experience to ensure independent living skills and executive functioning skills continue to develop while providing support with maneuvering through an education system.
* Provide outreach, recruitment and retention opportunities for students with foster care system experience to expand opportunities in higher education for students and continue to develop/expand focused programs at FLC.
* Collaborate with Special Pops Director, EOPS & CARE Coordinator, CW/CARE Specialists and Financial Aid to best meet the end of students with foster care system experience.

Program Growth

Student Success Need; SLO Assessment Need; Equity Need

Yes: Classified hiring questions below completed

Foster Youth / NextUp Student Support & Outreach Specialist

College Strategic Plan GOAL 1: Identify, address and eliminate barriers and equity gaps among student populations to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and social justice - The NextUp/Foster Youth Student Support Specialist would be an advocate and guide through the community college systems, supporting students on their education to ensure retention and completion.
* The NextUp/Foster Youth Student Support Specialist would be tasked with increasing the numbers of student with foster youth experience at FLC - including but not limited to expanding the caseload of students in the NextUp program.
* Targeted case management for students with foster care system experience to address personal and academic needs.
* Targeted outreach to partner high school districts, Independent Living Programs, and county office of education to recruit students with foster care system experience to attend FLC.
* FY Liaisons for district and community partners to develop a direct pipeline to FLC programs.
FLC College Goals & Achievements (2022) Goal 1: Establish effective pathways that optimize student access and success - The NextUp/Foster Youth Student Support Specialist would be an advocate and guide through the community college systems, supporting students with foster care system experience on their education to ensure equitable access to programs and opportunities for success at FLC.
Student Equity Plan Goals (2022): Successful Enrollment, Retention, Completed Transfer-level Math and English - The NextUp/Foster Youth Student Support Specialist would be an advocate and guide through the community college systems, supporting students on their education to ensure retention and completion.

Vision 2030 Strategic Direction 1: Equitable Baccalaureate Attainment - The NextUp/Foster Youth Student Support Specialist would be an advocate and guide through the community college systems, supporting students on their education to ensure equitable access, persistence, retention and completion of their education goal(s).
NextUp Program Title 5 updates - With the implementation of new NextUp Title 5 Regulations, the removal of NextUp under the umbrella of EOPS in CA Education Code, NextUp is no longer under the purview of EOPS. As NextUp has its own budget, rules and regulations, a NextUp/Foster Youth Student Support Specialist is needed to be able to address the needs of students with foster care system experience who are not also participating in EOPS.

NextUp has expanded from 10 NextUp student under the umbrella of EOPS to almost 20 as its own program. This position would be FLC's Foster Youth Liaison to our partner high schools, SCOE, EDCOE, and community ILPs. This position would be able to regularly check for Chafee grant recipients, verify foster youth experience in MIS for Priority Registration, complete SB 150 for SAP appeal, provide and/or facilitate support to students with foster care system experience.

This position would need to be able to travel to Foster-focused trainings, partner schools and community organizations as well as between EDC, FLC and RCC.

1st Priority

Equity Center Supervisor/Full Time SSS (Copied on 11/20/2024, 13:25:59)

Requesting a full time Equity Center Supervisor or a full time student support specialist to oversee student ambassadors in the Equity Center.

A skilled professional ensures that resources are used effectively, data is collected and analyzed to inform decisions, and all activities align with the institution’s equity goals. In essence, this role is vital for sustaining momentum, fostering collaboration, and embedding equity and inclusion as core values throughout the college community.

The creation of an Equity Center Supervisor or Specialist position is essential to the effective operation and long-term success of the FLC’s Equity Center. As the institution continues to prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), it is critical to have a dedicated professional who can provide strategic oversight, coordination, and accountability for equity-related initiatives.

The Equity Center serves as a central hub for supporting students, faculty, and staff through training, programming, and advocacy. However, without a designated supervisor or specialist, these efforts risk becoming fragmented and reactive rather than cohesive and strategic. This position ensures that equity initiatives are implemented consistently, assessed for impact, and aligned with institutional goals and compliance requirements.

Key responsibilities of the Equity Center Supervisor and/or Specialist include:

Overseeing daily operations and staff within the Equity Center.

Developing, implementing, and assessing equity-focused programs and workshops.

Collaborating with academic and student affairs divisions to integrate equity practices across campus.

Managing data collection, reporting, and evaluation of equity outcomes.

Serving as a resource and advocate for underrepresented students and employees.

Providing leadership and guidance on equitable policies, procedures, and institutional culture.

This role not only enhances the College’s capacity to meet its DEIB commitments but also demonstrates accountability to students, employees, and the broader community. By appointing a dedicated Equity Center Supervisor/Specialist, the College will strengthen its infrastructure for equity work, foster an inclusive campus climate, and ensure that all members of the college community have equitable access to opportunities and resources.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

The Equity Center on average receives about 60 students per week. These students come to the center to engage in programming, services and to engage with staff. At this time, the Dean of Student Services oversees these employees. However, the Dean of Student Services oversees five other departments and is not always available to be in the Equity Center. With these positions, the Equity Center will be more equipped to not only handle student services on the ground, but will also be able to interact with other statewide equity centers, collect additional data, and focus on equity gaps.

Program Growth

Student Success Need

Equity Center Supervisor/Full Time SSS (Copied on 11/20/2024, 13:25:59) (Copied on 10/30/2025, 11:48:21)

Requesting a full time Equity Center Supervisor or a full time student support specialist to oversee student ambassadors in the Equity Center.

A skilled professional ensures that resources are used effectively, data is collected and analyzed to inform decisions, and all activities align with the institution’s equity goals. In essence, this role is vital for sustaining momentum, fostering collaboration, and embedding equity and inclusion as core values throughout the college community.

The establishment of a dedicated Equity Center Supervisor or Specialist position is vital to advancing FLC’s mission of access, inclusion, and student success. FLC serves increasingly diverse student populations—many of whom are first-generation, low-income, or from historically underrepresented backgrounds—intentional leadership is required to ensure equitable outcomes for all students, faculty, and staff.

The Equity Center provides essential programs, training, and support that promote cultural understanding, reduce barriers, and foster an inclusive campus environment. However, to sustain and expand this impact, the Center requires a full-time professional who can coordinate initiatives, assess effectiveness, and ensure alignment with institutional equity goals. Without a designated supervisor or specialist, efforts risk being fragmented, under-resourced, and inconsistent in delivery.

Key functions of the Equity Center Supervisor/Specialist include:

Overseeing the daily operations, staff, and programming of the Equity Center.

Developing and implementing equity-focused initiatives that support student engagement, retention, and completion.

Collaborating with academic and student services departments to embed equitable practices into curriculum and campus life.

Providing training and professional development on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for faculty, staff, and administrators.

Collecting and analyzing data to monitor progress toward institutional equity benchmarks.

Serving as a visible advocate and resource for students from marginalized and underrepresented communities.

This position is critical to ensuring that the college not only complies with equity and inclusion mandates but also actively cultivates an environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive. By appointing an Equity Center Supervisor/Specialist, the college demonstrates its commitment to removing systemic barriers, promoting social mobility, and fulfilling its mission to serve the entire community equitably.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

The Equity Center on average receives about 40 students per week. These students come to the center to engage in programming, services and to engage with staff. At this time, the Dean of Student Services oversees these employees. However, the Dean of Student Services oversees five other departments and is not always available to be in the equity center. With these positions, the equity center will be more equipped to not only handle student services on the ground, but will also be able to interact with other statewide equity centers, collect additional data, and focus on equity gaps.

Program Growth

Student Success Need

Given our current student demographics we are requesting to bring the Puente Program to Folsom Lake College (FLC). This program would provide a structured academic counseling model and mentorship opportunities specifically designed to increase the transfer rates of underrepresented students to four-year universities

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

Brief Description of Request

Given our current student demographics FLC should provide support its LatinX student community through the Puente program.

We request the following:

? Puente Coordinator/Counselor: Trained by the statewide Puente office. Responsible for academic advising, personal support, and program coordination. .50 FTE per term
? Puente English Instructor: Co-leads the cohort and participates in cultural pedagogy. .25FTE per term
? HCD instructor .20 FTE per term
? Administrative Assistant (needed could be a SSA or SSP): Supports logistics, data, and events.25K plus benefits
? Student Help: 15K to support lead collaboration of the Puente Club and Puente ( would aim for FWS)

Program Growth

Equity Need

Student Support Supervisor, Falcon Cares

The Student Support Supervisor would help advance our current services to students by increase our team's capacity. Please note - the original title of this classified hiring request was titled as a supervisor for basic needs and the Welcome Center. In preparation for this review process and in light of changing needs, the position is now listed as solely Falcon Cares (basic needs). For the additional prioritization process questions listed in this request below, the answers can also be found on this Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fjsyY1P11vLQ51UB4--roWB-WX1v01YJK5f0J03PmUg/edit?usp=sharing

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

LRSA 2025-26 Salary Range 20V, $80,994 - $102,483

The Student Support Supervisor would align Folsom Lake College with our fellow Los Rios college and increase our services capacities within basic needs. The supervisor can advance our community partnerships to work hand-in-hand to assist students experience challenges (ex. broaden our housing assistance by connect with local agencies).

Program Growth

Equity Need; Student Success Need

Yes: Classified hiring questions below completed

Student Support Supervisor, LRSA 2025-26 Salary Range 20V

College Goals

GOAL 1: Identify, address and eliminate barriers and equity gaps among different student populations to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and social justice.
- Ensure and support equitable access: The Falcon Cares program provides services that meet the needs of our most vulnerable students experiencing housing and food insecurity. Additionally, we provide technology access through hotspots and laptops, all of which ties directly to ensuring equitable access to education.

GOAL 2: Create a welcoming campus culture that reflects and serves our community.
- We prioritize creating an environment that makes seeking help as destigmatized as possible. For example, our pop-up pantries are open to all students and community members to remove the connotation that only the most vulnerable students are using the services but that everyone has access.
- Additionally, we have built community partnerships with Twin Lakes and the Sacramento Food Bank to help meet our students’ needs. We also partner with Bimbo Bakery for free baked good items. Pacific Dining is another major partner for Falcon Cares through our Lunch Token program.

In 2021-2022, AB 132 requires California community colleges to have 1) a one-stop basic needs center and 2) a dedicated basic needs coordinator who “shall be a dedicated position solely focused on addressing the basic needs of students and meet qualifications such as experience providing services to high-need and diverse populations.” This is not the case at FLC, because our current basic needs coordinator is also responsible for our Welcome Center and Falcon Cares.

Hiring a Student Support Supervisor for Falcon Cares would make FLC in compliance with State’s requirements to support our students’ basic needs and align us with our sister colleges, who have assigned the responsibilities of the basic needs coordinator to supervisors or directors (not specialists). This will also allow our current basic needs specialist to take on the responsibilities of providing dedicated case management support for students experiencing housing insecurities - providing high touch support to our most vulnerable students and aligning our practices with AB 132 and all of our sister colleges.

In the first 4 years of the Falcon Cares Program, we have seen tremendous growth, development, and achievements.
- First college in Los Rios to have weekly pop-up pantries - open to both students and the community. CRC and SCC now also offer weekly pop-up pantries.
- First college in Los Rios to have a lunch voucher program in partnership with Pacific Dining. SCC is now exploring the option.
- First college in Los Rios to offer a Turkey Dinner program (for the holidays) for families. CRC and SCC followed our example last year.
- Only college in Los Rios to offer transportation support (gas cards)
- Only college in Los Rios that provides Walmart cards of other necessities not found in our pantry.

From 2022-23 to 2023-2024, we saw our unduplicated served students increase from 262 to 684. This includes all programs from emergency housing stays, pantry visits, Walmart cards, gas cards, and technology support (hotspots/computers). This does not account for multiple visits or uses of services (example, how often students visit the pantry or receive gas cards).

The Lunch Token program is not reflected in these numbers because it was launched in Fall 2024. Since then, we have served 569 students during the 2024-25 academic year for the Lunch Token program alone.

In addition, the turkey dinner program is also not reflected in the service numbers above. Last year, we served 125 families and are aiming for 175 families this year.

The State requires the California community colleges to have a one-stop basic needs space for all services aimed at supporting students with housing, food, and basic resource insecurities. Our current space resides in a breakroom and previous office spaces located behind the Welcome Center. Our aim is to have dedicated space for the Falcon Cares program separate from our Welcome Center. We need space that is more accessible for food handling, storage, and delivery as well as space that can display/store other resources such as our clothing closet in a way that is more friendly and dignified than shelves in a storage room. The other three sister colleges have all either received a brand new space (SCC) or received dedicated space (ARC, CRC) within the last three years. FLC is the only college that combines our Falcon Cares/basic needs program with other program space.

1st Priority

Counseling Clerk for Rancho Cordova Center

Counseling Clerk for Rancho Cordova Center to meet growth and student needs.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

The Rancho Cordova Center respectfully requests the addition of a Counseling Clerk position to ensure the highest quality of service and support for both students and counselors. The demands of the center continue to grow, and dedicated clerical support is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and meeting the diverse needs of our community.

A Counseling Clerk would play a crucial role in:

-Maintaining and updating counseling forms to reflect current requirements and policies
- Checking in students for appointments to facilitate smooth and timely access to services
-Ensuring all timelines are adhered to for petitions for degrees and TAGs, reducing the risk of missed opportunities for students
-Answering incoming phone calls and reviewing overnight messages to provide prompt responses and support
-Ordering materials and supplies to maintain a well-equipped and functional counseling center
-Performing additional duties as needed to enhance the experience and success of students and counselors

The addition of this position will directly contribute to the center’s ability to serve its students efficiently, increase student satisfaction, and uphold the college’s commitment to student success. Approval of this request is crucial for maintaining the high standards expected at the Rancho Cordova Center.

Thank you for considering this request.

Program Growth

Student Success Need; Equity Need

Urgent Request to Backfill Supervisor Position in Counseling Department

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

Retirement- request to backfill
As the current supervisor of the counseling department prepares for retirement, it is imperative to initiate the hiring process for a replacement without delay. The continued effectiveness of the counseling department relies heavily on strong leadership and consistent oversight. Without an immediate backfill, there is a significant risk of disruption to critical services, potentially impacting student support, staff coordination, and overall departmental performance.

The counseling department plays a vital role in addressing the academic, social, and emotional needs of our community. Timely recruitment of a qualified supervisor will ensure continuity of essential programs, maintain high standards of care, and support the well-being of both students and staff. Delays in filling this position may lead to increased workloads, decreased morale, and diminished service quality.

Given these factors, prompt approval to backfill the supervisor position is not only necessary but critical to the ongoing success of the counseling department and the institution as a whole.

Student Success Need

New IT Specialist I position

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

To provide an entrty level position in the IT Specialist series and thus an avenue for promotion within the department and higher level of service to the college. We keep losing our Sr IT Technician and EDC IT Technician II personnel to available Specialist I positions at other colleges in the district. It's hard to hold on to talent while this position doesn't exist at FLC. We also have been experiencing more in-depth requests for support as we continue to support remote users with their ever-changing and varying needs and, simultaneously, addressing the needs of on-campus users. With the current number of staff, the service level expectations are greatly diminished when there is an absence (sick, vacation, leave, spike in workload, etc.)

Program Growth

SLO Assessment Need; Equity Need; Student Success Need; Professional Development Need; Other

Just a shear bandwidth need as the number of computers, buildings, employees and innovations grows, so to does the need for those to support them all.

Yes: Classified hiring questions below completed

Information Technology Specialist I

Our Vision: Folsom Lake College opens minds and doors through the power of education, inspiring all students to become socially responsible members of society. Our Mission: Embracing knowledge, experience, equity, and innovation, Folsom Lake College enriches and empowers students to contribute to their communities. They reference education and innovation. This position will be the primary help desk technician. The first to answer the phone to assist users with the technology they use to support education and innovation. Everyone that calls IT will know this person's name much like Norm from Cheers.

There are no set mandates of how may computers a technician can support before more techs are needed like custodians have with assignable square feet. FLC IT is the smallest IT department per number of computers supported in the district.

We have had 6 buildings built since our last new IT position was awarded (the Harris Center, the PE Building, the Roost expansion, EDC Building C, RCC Building 1, the Gym and Oak Hall...not to mention the athletic fields.) We do what is asked of us but it's well beyond time to expand.

We have had 6 buildings built since our last new IT position was awarded (the Harris Center, the PE Building, the Roost expansion, EDC Building C, RCC Building 1, the Gym and Oak Hall...not to mention the athletic fields.) We do what is asked of us but it's well beyond time to expand.

2nd Priority

The IT department and the college as a whole needs a programmer that can automate manual processes and customize applications. Could be combined with another IT position like IT Analyst or Specialist.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

A position that can work with departments to implement and customize systems that make their job duties easier. There is a need to better support SARS products, database and web transactions, and to develop systems for requests where specialized needs are requested. We are the only college in Los Rios without one.

Program Growth

Yes: Classified hiring questions below completed

Programmer I

Our Vision: Folsom Lake College opens minds and doors through the power of education, inspiring all students to become socially responsible members of society. Our Mission: Embracing knowledge, experience, equity, and innovation, Folsom Lake College enriches and empowers students to contribute to their communities. They reference education and innovation. A programmer can help us tailor existing applications and even create our own to innovate and incerase efficiency.

There are no set mandates of how may computers a technician can support before more techs are needed like custodians have with assignable square feet. FLC IT is the smallest IT department per number of computers supported in the district and we are the only IT department in the district that doesnt have a programmer.

We have had 6 buildings built since our last new IT position was awarded (the Harris Center, the PE Building, the Roost expansion, EDC Building C, RCC Building 1, the Gym and Oak Hall...not to mention the athletic fields.) We do what is asked of us but it's well beyond time to expand.

We have had 6 buildings built since our last new IT position was awarded (the Harris Center, the PE Building, the Roost expansion, EDC Building C, RCC Building 1, the Gym and Oak Hall...not to mention the athletic fields.) We do what is asked of us but it's well beyond time to expand.

3rd Priority

Add additional instructional support staff for the growing number of lab computers.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

Our 2.75 fte computer lab technicians support more computers per technician than anywhere else in the district by a large margin. We are also working on standardizing a campus-wide computer replacement cycle which will affect the workload of the existing IT staff and can no longer delay this need. Our current techs not only manage the computer lab environments, but they also often support the ancillary resources surrounding them. We regularly send IT staff to EDC and RCC to assist with technology needs (switch/wi-fi/computer upgrades) as those centers continue to grow and change to meet their needs. With the current number of staff, the service level expectations are greatly diminished when there is an absence (sick, vacation, leave, spike in workload, etc.)

Program Growth

Student Success Need

Yes: Classified hiring questions below completed

Senior IT Technician

Our Vision: Folsom Lake College opens minds and doors through the power of education, inspiring all students to become socially responsible members of society. Our Mission: Embracing knowledge, experience, equity, and innovation, Folsom Lake College enriches and empowers students to contribute to their communities. They reference education and innovation. No single IT position more directly affects and interacts with instruction in every single classroom and lab than this position does. Every single on-ground class is using technology that this position supports, and right now we only have one Sr IT Tech. The new science building has more innovative classroom technology than we have ever seen and it alone deserves a SR IT Technician dedicated soley to it.

There are no set mandates of how may computers a technician can support before more techs are needed like custodians have with assignable square feet. I can tell you that our one Sr IT Technician supports over 5 times the average of our 3 sister colleges. There are Sr IT Techs at ARC that support a single 30 station lab. Ours supports over 500 student classroom, podium and open lab computers. I am both proud and embarrassed to admit that.

There are new expanding programs all over the college. Mostly in instruction. Music, Science, Engineering, Geology (GIS), Physics, BusTech, Psychology, Astronomy, PE all have special software that needs to be tested and vetted with faculty before finally being deployed. As new versions of software come out an instructors are hired that process is continuously repeated.

We have had 6 buildings built since our last new IT position was awarded (the Harris Center, the PE Building, the Roost expansion, EDC Building C, RCC Building 1, the Gym and Oak Hall...not to mention the athletic fields.) We do what is asked of us but it's well beyond time to expand.

1st Priority

MESA Full Time Student Support Specialist

MESA will be requesting approval to hire a full time Student Support Specialist (Classified) using MESA grant funds during the 2025-2026 AY. The full-time position will work with the Program Director and MESA Team to support MESA students, grow the program, and help with the implementation of all 13 MESA components to work towards meeting the 8 program objectives (as outlined in the narrative section). By having a full-time student support specialist, increased programmatic activities can be planned and offered in any given semester.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

Approximately $114,698 including benefits

MESA is required to meet at 13 program components as indicated by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office. In order to meet all 13 components to support students and plan and host programmatic activities, complete project reports, track data, and continue to build and grow the brand new program at FLC, a second full-time person is essential. The full-time Student Support Specialist will provide the time and resource needed to focus on the components of the program that have not yet been implemented due to only currently having 1 full time Director (as outlined in the narrative section), while also duplicating recruitment and activity planning efforts, and the opportunity to travel to with students to conferences that often overlap in dates.

Program Growth

SLO Assessment Need; Student Success Need; Equity Need

Student Support Specialist

MESA mission and 8 program goals directly align to FLC's Strategic Plan. "Goal 1: Identify, address and eliminate barriers and equity gaps among student populations to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and social justice." In collaboration with FLC programs and departments, MESA looks to help address and reduce/eliminate barriers and equity gaps that prevent first-generation, low-income students from accessing opportunities to achieve their goals related STEM education, transfer competitively to a 4-year university, and build professional/networking skills to successfully enter a STEM career. The 13 MESA components address how the program will achieve these goals as outlined in the narrative section. "GOAL 2: Support an inclusive, anti-racist and responsive campus culture that reflects and serves our community." MESA is an equity and diversity program that creates and fosters a safe and supportive learning environment for our students who come from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds. Our MESA team actively works towards fostering a MESA center and campus community that is inclusive and welcoming so that students feel seen and heard regardless of their background or any disabilities, both visible and invisible. We do this by getting to know our students individually, connecting them with resources and information tailored to each student based on their specific needs, major and career interests, as well as intentional planning of community building activities and events. MESA provides students a sense of belonging in the STEM community/field by highlighting STEM professionals from underrepresented backgrounds as well as attending STEM conferences that empower and uplift minoritized STEM students. We work towards building community with our students through events/travel/food/music/culture, etc. For many of our current students, MESA has become their landing safe space at FLC, where they check-in and connect with our MESA team members and learn from their peers.

Foster Youth/NextUp Student Support Specialist

NextUp/Foster Youth Student Support Specialist (1 FTE = .5 NextUp Specialist + .5 FY Liaison through Equity funds)
FLC needs a dedicated Foster Youth Liaison who can work with all FLC students who have foster care system experience. A full-time Foster Youth Specialist would be able to
* Develop and maintain a case management of FLC students with foster care system experience.
* Verify eligibility for Priority Zero registration.
* Complete SB 150 for SAP appeals.
* Regularly update Chafee Grant disbursement rosters on WebGrants4Students website.
* Be the Foster Youth Liaison to our partnering COEs.
* Create of, collaborate with others and facilitate workshops specific to topics/needs of students with foster care system experience.
* Provide outreach, recruitment and retention opportunities for students with foster care system experience.
* Collaborate with Special Pops Director, EOPS & CARE Coordinator, CW/CARE Specialists and Financial Aid to best meet the end of students with foster care system experience.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

Full-time Student Support Specialist salary w/ benefits (.25 EOPS funds + .25 NextUp funds + .5 Equity funds)

FLC needs a dedicated NextUp/Foster Youth Student Support Specialist to be a consistent point of contact/resource for former or extended-care foster youth navigating the college system. In an effort to increase not only our NextUp participants, but also to provide needed resources to former or extended-care foster youth who do not participate in NextUp but are students at FLC. It is essential to their success that former or extended-care foster youth receive consistent monitoring and engagement to meet their basic needs, living skills needs as well as academic needs.


A full-time NextUp/Foster Youth Student Support Specialist would be able to:
* Develop and maintain a case management of FLC students with foster care system experience to support students in not just the success of their education goals but also reducing the equity gap by providing a bridge to improving education wealth, social mobility and self-advocacy.
* Verify eligibility for Priority Zero registration to ensure access to courses in the student's preferred modalities, day/times and location.
* Complete SB 150 for SAP appeals to ensure students have access to Financial Aid to support their education efforts.
* Regularly update Chafee Grant disbursement rosters on WebGrants4Students website for eligible student as an additional education resource.
* Be the Foster Youth Liaison to our partnering COEs to collaborate and participate in county-led Independent Living Program events, FAFSA/CADAA supports, support program opportunities at transfer universities.
* Create of, collaborate with others and facilitate workshops specific to topics/needs of students with foster care system experience to ensure independent living skills and executive functioning skills continue to develop while providing support with maneuvering through an education system.
* Provide outreach, recruitment and retention opportunities for students with foster care system experience to expand opportunities in higher education for students and continue to develop/expand focused programs at FLC.
* Collaborate with Special Pops Director, EOPS & CARE Coordinator, CW/CARE Specialists and Financial Aid to best meet the end of students with foster care system experience.

Program Growth

SLO Assessment Need; Student Success Need; Equity Need

Yes: Classified hiring questions below completed

Foster Youth / NextUp Student Support & Outreach Specialist

College Strategic Plan GOAL 1: Identify, address and eliminate barriers and equity gaps among student populations to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and social justice - The NextUp/Foster Youth Student Support Specialist would be an advocate and guide through the community college systems, supporting students on their education to ensure retention and completion.
* The NextUp/Foster Youth Student Support Specialist would be tasked with increasing the numbers of student with foster youth experience at FLC - including but not limited to expanding the caseload of students in the NextUp program.
* Targeted case management for students with foster care system experience to address personal and academic needs.
* Targeted outreach to partner high school districts, Independent Living Programs, and county office of education to recruit students with foster care system experience to attend FLC.
* FY Liaisons for district and community partners to develop a direct pipeline to FLC programs.
FLC College Goals & Achievements (2022) Goal 1: Establish effective pathways that optimize student access and success - The NextUp/Foster Youth Student Support Specialist would be an advocate and guide through the community college systems, supporting students with foster care system experience on their education to ensure equitable access to programs and opportunities for success at FLC.
Student Equity Plan Goals (2022): Successful Enrollment, Retention, Completed Transfer-level Math and English - The NextUp/Foster Youth Student Support Specialist would be an advocate and guide through the community college systems, supporting students on their education to ensure retention and completion.

Vision 2030 Strategic Direction 1: Equitable Baccalaureate Attainment - The NextUp/Foster Youth Student Support Specialist would be an advocate and guide through the community college systems, supporting students on their education to ensure equitable access, persistence, retention and completion of their education goal(s).
NextUp Program Title 5 updates - With the implementation of new NextUp Title 5 Regulations, the removal of NextUp under the umbrella of EOPS in CA Education Code, NextUp is no longer under the purview of EOPS. As NextUp has its own budget, rules and regulations, a NextUp/Foster Youth Student Support Specialist is needed to be able to address the needs of students with foster care system experience who are not also participating in EOPS.

NextUp has expanded from 10 NextUp students under the umbrella of EOPS to almost 20 as its own program. This position would be FLC's Foster Youth Liaison to our partner high schools, SCOE, EDCOE, and community ILPs. This position would be able to regularly check for Chafee grant recipients, verify foster youth experience in MIS for Priority Registration, complete SB 150 for SAP appeal, provide and/or facilitate support to students with foster care system experience.

This position would need to be able to travel to Foster-focused trainings, partner schools and community organizations as well as between EDC, FLC and RCC.

1st Priority

The Dean of OIR and the office of research is in need of full-time administrative support.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

The office of OIR has increasingly been tasked with additional work that also requires administrative support. Currently the dean shares an AA with another dean.

Program Growth

The administrative assistant will support the Dean of Equity and Institutional Effectiveness who in turn works and supports the College Mission and organizational effectiveness.

This position would support the ALO- Accreditation Liaison which is the Dean.

The office of Institutional research has grown in the demands and needs of the office. This is as a result of the growth of the college. This position will be able to support the dean in a number of initiatives and tracking of items associated to Institutional Effectiveness

Not related to expanded facilities.

2nd Priority

OIR is in need of a grants coordinator to help manage the institutions grant portfolio.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

50,000 plus benefits

Institutional Effectiveness

Program Growth

Equity Need

Requesting a second full time, permanent research analyst position to supplement the OIR team.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

$73,128 plus benefits (according to LRCCD salary schedule)

Requesting a second full time, permanent research analyst position to supplement the OIR team.

Program Growth

The research analyst will help the college meet its equity goals by providing timely data to the growing data demands as the college progresses to data-driven decision making. This analyst will be able to provide disaggregated data to be able to identify equity gaps in a variety of different data requests. This position will support common course numbering, CalGtc, Vision Aligned Reporting, SEAP efforts and grant data requests.

Accreditation mandates for public facing student disaggregated data.

The college is growing and in return the requests for data from the Office of Research continue to grow. In the past year, the office has undertaken Vision Aligned Reporting, planning of strategic Plan, Student Equity and Achievement Plan, grant oversight, grant seeking, Many of our programs at the college have expanded and part of the expansion means greater data requests.

Not related to new or expanded facility.

1st Priority

Staff Resource Center Assistant (New)

Requesting a position to coordinate the planning and operational aspects of professional development for the entire college (scheduling, marketing, paperwork, coordination, communication and tracking professional development for faculty, classified, students and managers).

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

$44,343 plus benefits (according to the LRCCD 2018-19 salary schedule)

Requesting a position to coordinate the planning and operational aspects of professional development for the entire college (scheduling, marketing, paperwork, coordination, communication and tracking professional development for faculty, classified, students and managers).

Program Growth

Since there has been significant growth at FLC, outreach is seeking two additional staff members

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

The workload to sustain increases in outreach supersedes the 2 FT and 1 TCL staff.

Program Growth

Staffing to accomodate growth

Outreach Specialist

The Classified would enable our Outreach department to serve more diverse student populations and empower them to pursue postsecondary education. This capacity-building strategy would allow us to promote the college, recruit students, support pre-enrollment processes, and foster relationships with campus and community groups to increase enrollment. As our dual enrollment headcount continues to grow, this position would create the capacity to serve our dual enrollment students with the same comprehensive outreach and support services. We also want to further develop and foster strong relationships with our high schools and community-based organizations. This position would ensure that our team can provide expanded cross-departmental outreach services.

This position would allow our department to meet our Annual Unit Plan and Enrollment Management Plan goals along with providing the necessary capacity and support to reach our DI student population in alignment with our SEAP Funding.

Currently, we have a limited term Outreach Specialist that has allowed us to build capacity in reaching the above mandates and goals. However, with the absence of this as a permanent position, our services would be limited to general high school outreach services and decrease our ability to reach our Dual Enrollment Students and our community-based organizations.
Currently, the LTT Outreach Specialist has allowed our Outreach Department to grow in terms of diversity of services provided and quantity of services and students served. With 2 Permanent Outreach Specialists, we have increased the number of presentations offered by 38.9%, the number of workshops offered by 87.5%, and the number of tabling by 11.11%. Additionally, we have grown our Outreach impact to our Dual Enrollment Students by offering twice as many information sessions and three times as many workshops. If the LTT Outreach Specialist is not backfilled by a permanent Outreach Specialist, we infer that our overall outreach activities will face a significant decrease, ultimately impacting our enrollment and visibility within the community.

The position would allow us to host more on-campus Outreach activities which would grow our facility and campus visibility in our community.

1st Priority

PREP has continued to grow exponentially which results in high volumes of paperwork and administrative tasks, both within Los Rios and outside with all correctional partners.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

As a regional unit, PREP continues to coordinate across multiple campuses, college departments, community partners, and government agencies. This results in high volumes of administrative tasks such as contracts/MOUs, ESA/PEX agreements, budgets, reports, clearance packets, finger printing, and tracking of documents. An administrative assistance would greatly impact the speed at which the program can progress through the related processes and reduce the workload on departments that work in tandem with PREP.

Program Growth

Program and staffing capacity needed to reduce impact on other departments.

Requesting a full time counseling clerk to provide support for the Soar to Success program.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

$56,092.98 (salary and benefits)

1. Consistent person to answer the soar to success phone.
2. Quicker turnaround for shared inbox email (soar to success email).
3. Front desk support for soar to success hub.
4. Can schedule student appointments with success coach.
5. Assist with orientations, workshops, events, etc.
6. Ongoing website updates.
7. Prepares and maintains student information database and records.
8. Assist with probation/dismissal process.
9. Clerical task to support the team

Efforts to support the increase in student referrals, contact, outreach, and student population:
- Success coaches conduct campaigns to reach out to students who are disenrolled from the college, will be disenrolled for nonpayment, graduation petition support, holds on Eservices, and students who did not attend class the first week. With these ongoing efforts, a counseling clerk can support these campaigns to increase retention and success.

- For Fall 2022 - Spring 2023, success coaches received 871 starfish referrals. Within the referrals they reached out to students in numerous occasions (3 attempts), scheduled 1:1 meetings, and referred to resources/services. For Fall 2023, there has been 397 Starfish referrals. The program continues to grow as well as the student population. In Fall 2022, we had 2,209 new students to FLC. In Fall 2023, we have 2,951 new students. There is an increase of 742 new students from last year to this year, not including new transfer or returning students. The student body has already grown to 10,148 an increase of 1,534 students to success coaches caseload within their meta-majors.

Program Growth

Equity and Student Success

Student Support Assistant (Full-time)

The Student Support Assistant would advance the support we can provide our student leaders (particularly club leaders).

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

The request is aimed at aligning and elevating Folsom Lake College with our fellow Los Rios colleges, who all have fulltime Student Life Student Support Assistants.

Program Growth

Equity Need; SLO Assessment Need

Hire a full time equity center supervisor.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

The equity center is currently staffed by an SPA and faculty coordinator. In order to expand the equity center's services and scale up for all students, we need an equity center supervisor.

Program Growth

Equity Need

Classified Clerk II for staffing, daily operations, coverage, administrative support, and oversight

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

Classified Clerk II will assist with operations and workload of the Undocu-Falcons Center by helping with the scheduling, administrative support and oversight, day to day organization and processing of requests of campus and community.

Currently, the Undocu-Falcons Center is still in it's first year of development. The center is currently staffed with a Student Support Specialist and a part-time Student Personnel Assistant. Event with two staffing, the Undocu-Falcons Center is still understaffed. There is no coverage for center while staff attend trainings, leadership roles, meetings, management responsibilities and deadlines, or out of office.

Program Growth

SLO Assessment Need; Student Success Need

Full Time Clerk III to support Specialist in providing daily services, student appointments, and other student support in the Undocu-Falcons Center

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

To meet the needs of our undocumented students, mixed-status, and immigrant students we need additional staffing support. A Student Personnel Assistant will help with developing and leading trainings and workshops as well as event organization of Undocu-Falcons Center. They will take on additional administrative and operations workload as the center grows, thereby providing workload relief for the Student Support Specialist.

Currently, the Undocu-Falcons Center is still in it's first year of development. The center is currently staffed with a Student Support Specialist and a part-time Student Personnel Assistant. Event with two staffing, the Undocu-Falcons Center is still understaffed. There is no coverage for center while staff attend trainings, leadership roles, meetings, management responsibilities and deadlines, or out of office.

Program Growth

SLO Assessment Need; Student Success Need

Full Time Student Personnel Assistant

Full Time Student Personnel Assistant to support Specialist in providing daily services, student appointments, and other student support in the Undocu-Falcons Center

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

To meet the needs of our undocumented students, mixed-status, and immigrant students we need additional staffing support. A Student Personnel Assistant will help with developing and leading trainings and workshops as well as event organization of Undocu-Falcons Center. They will take on additional administrative and operations workload as the center grows, thereby providing workload relief for the Student Support Specialist.

Currently, the Undocu-Falcons Center is still in it's first year of development. The center is currently staffed with a Student Support Specialist and a part-time Student Personnel Assistant. Event with two staffing, the Undocu-Falcons Center is still understaffed. There is no coverage for center while staff attend trainings, leadership roles, meetings, management responsibilities and deadlines, or out of office.

Program Growth

SLO Assessment Need; Student Success Need

Full-Time Classified Staff - Specialist for Veterans Success Center

The Veterans Success Center (VSC) is in dire need of a dedicated full-time permanent staff to support the Veteran and dependent student population. The student veteran population continues to increase, specifically students veterans and dependents of veterans who utilize VA educational benefits. Of the four Los Rios colleges, FLC has the highest ratio of Veteran student population to total campus enrollment. However, FLC is the only college within Los Rios that does not have at least one permanent staffing. Currently, the VA certifying official responsibilities is delegated to the Director of Special Populations, on top of Director duties of overseeing 5 other departments. Given the expansion of the VSC with increased hours of services & increase in student enrollment, a full-time classified staff member is required to maintain appropriate and timely services for the Veteran student population.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

$109,233.00 (based on district salary for Support Specialist and benefits)

Feedback from the Veteran student population indicates that veteran students are happy with our services to the extent that they are provided. Given the increase in campus student enrollment and the corresponding demand for services to address the needs of diverse student populations, including Veterans, it is critical to have a full-time permanent classified staff member to oversee the Veterans Success Center. This position would support community outreach to increase the veteran student population, take on the School Certifying Official (SCO) responsibilities, and oversee programming services for students, such as peer tutoring, mentorships, event coordination, etc. Funding for Veteran Services from the State is dependent on the number of Veterans students certified and served through the college. Without a dedicated permanent full-time staff member to lead this work, we will not have the sustainable resources to continue supporting Veterans students.

*Below is a data set for Fall 2025 from crystal report and OIR showing the number of Veterans students at each individual Los Rios campuses disaggregated by which Chapter of VA Benefits they utilize for college. The data shows the ratio of Veteran students to the entire college student population. FLC has the highest proportionate number of veterans/dependents using VA educational benefits of the four colleges at 1.4%. Despite this ratio, FLC is the only college that does NOT have a single permanent staff.

Chapter 1606 33T 30 31 33 35 Total College Enrollment % of Population
ARC 2 5 4 60 180 190 441 27,034 1.6%
CRC 0 6 1 33 97 103 240 16,104 1.4%

FLC 0 2 2 25 84 52 183 11.908 1.5%
SCC 2 4 1 44 131 86 268 26,482 1.0%

*Below is a breakdown of permanent classified staffing at each Los Rios college regarding Veterans Services. As shown, FLC is the only remaining campus that does not have at least one permanent staffing to serve Veterans students.

ARC: TOTAL – 6 permanent supervisor/classified staff
VRC Supervisor (100% FTE) – oversight of Veterans Resource Center
Evaluator II (100% FTE) – SCO
A&R Technician III (100% FTE) – SCO
A&R Technician II (100% FTE) – SCO
SPA (100% FTE) – TriO SSS Veterans
SPA (100% FTE) – Veterans Outreach

CRC: TOTAL – 2+ permanent classified staff
SPA (100% FTE) – oversight of Veterans Resource Center
Evaluator II (100% FTE) – SCO
Evaluator II (5-10% FTE) – SCO

SCC: TOTAL – 3 permanent classified staff
Evaluator II (80% FTE) – SCO
SPA (75% FTE) – SCO
Support Specialist (100% FTE) – oversight of Veterans Resource Center

FLC: TOTAL – 0 permanent classified staff

Program Growth

SLO Assessment Need; Student Success Need; Equity Need

A review of staffing across the Los Rios colleges reveals that FLC is the only campus without a permanent classified staff member dedicated to supporting veteran students in the Veterans Success Center (VSC). This lack of dedicated personnel places FLC out of compliance and limits our ability to effectively serve this unique population. The current structure, which relies heavily on the Director of Special Populations (and previously on the A&R personnel), is not sustainable and strains resources. After the A&R Supervisor retired and the temp staff that did the day to day operations graduated in May, the center no longer had any staffing. The Director of Special Populations jumped in and hired 4 new student employees and a part-time Temp staff to keep the center running and supporting our students. The Director also got trained in less than a week to certify veterans to ensure they receive their educational benefits.

The necessity of this position cannot be overstated. Veteran students are already a disproportionately impacted group, and it is crucial that we provide them with the tailored support they deserve. Failing to have a dedicated VSC staff member undermines our commitment to equitable student services, leaving FLC’s veterans without the resources available at other Los Rios campuses. It is essential that FLC’s Veterans Success Center receives a permanent, dedicated staff member to ensure consistent, specialized support for our veteran students, addressing their needs and promoting their success.
Below is the current staff positions assigned throughout the district.

1. ARC: TOTAL – 6 permanent supervisor/classified staff
1. VRC Supervisor (100% FTE) – oversight of Veterans Resource Center
2. Evaluator II (100% FTE) – SCO
3. A&R Technician III (100% FTE) – SCO
4. A&R Technician II (100% FTE) – SCO
5. SPA (100% FTE) – TriO SSS Veterans
6. SPA (100% FTE) – Veterans Outreach
2. CRC: TOTAL – 2+ permanent classified staff
1. SPA (100% FTE) – oversight of Veterans Resource Center
2. Evaluator II (100% FTE) – SCO
3. Evaluator II (5-10% FTE) – SCO
3. SCC: TOTAL – 3 permanent classified staff
1. Evaluator II (80% FTE) – SCO
2. SPA (100% FTE) – SCO
3. Support Specialist (100% FTE) – oversight of Veterans Resource Center
4. FLC: TOTAL – 0 permanent classified staff

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

The Veterans Success Center (VSC) is in dire need of a dedicated full-time permanent staff to support the Veteran and dependent student population. The student veteran population continues to increase, specifically students veterans and dependents of veterans who utilize VA educational benefits. Of the four Los Rios colleges, FLC has the highest ratio of Veteran student population to total campus enrollment. However, FLC is the only college within Los Rios that does not have at least one permanent staffing. Currently, the VA certifying official responsibilities is delegated to the Director of Special Populations who also oversees 5 other departments. Given the expansion of the VSC with increased hours of services & increase in student enrollment, a full-time classified staff member is required to maintain appropriate and timely services for the Veteran student population.

Equity Need

VSC Student Support Specialist

The Veteran Success Center plays a critical role in advancing Folsom Lake College goals by serving student veterans, dependents, and Chapter 31/33 recipients who rely on timely certification, tailored counseling, and consistent campus support. Currently, the center operates without any full-time staff and lacks a full-time VA certifying official. This hinders our ability to maintain federal compliance, keep the day to day operations in the center, collaborate with community partners, and meet the complex needs of student veterans. To ensure, veteran students and dependents can attend Folsom Lake College and use their education VA benefits, there needs to be an assigned certifying officer at each college campus. All Los Rios Colleges have a dedicated full-time staff and certifying officer for the Veteran Center, except Folsom Lake College. Currently, the Director of Special Populations and another classified staff are certifying students to get their benefits which is a tedious process that requires a full-time staff. These are additional duties they have observed aside from their other assigned tasks. If Folsom Lake College wants to continue to support our veteran and dependents, we need a robust support system/staffing. This will allow for us to close achievement gabs within our veteran population, do more outreach to organizations that support veterans, and build community partnerships to support students that are facing housing insecurity, food insecurity, academic challenges, etc. To recap, Hiring a full-time staff member for the Veteran Success Center directly supports Folsom Lake College’s mission and organizational effectiveness goals by:

- Ensuring compliance with VA certification requirements and federal regulations

- Providing consistent, year-round service to a federally protected student population

- Strengthening retention, completion, and transition outcomes for veteran students

- Advancing institutional capacity, stability, and accountability

This position is not an expansion of service, but a foundational requirement to meet existing responsibilities and fulfill the college’s strategic commitments.

The Veteran Affairs office conducts periodic compliance surveys at educational institutions. The two main purposes of these surveys are to (1) ensure that VA payments going to the school and students enrolled at the school are based upon proper and correct enrollment information as furnished by the school to VA; and, (2) assist school and training officials and students in understanding the requirements of the law in order to prevent deficiencies or violations which could develop because of misunderstandings or misinterpretations of the law. The Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act of 2022 (Pub. L. 117-333), enacted on January 5, 2023, requires notification of not more than ten business days for a compliance survey. In addition, there are 3 mini audits that are conducted within two years to ensure policies and procedures are being implemented at the institution correctly.

According to the California Community Colleges Memo for Veteran Resource Center Minimum Standards:
- Verification & updating local database of enrolled students from CCC Apply Data.
We do not do this; do not have staffing resources.
- Verification and updating local database of enrolled students that did not self-identify as a veteran or military-affiliated in CCC Apply.
We do not do this; do not have staffing resources.
- School Certifying Official (SCO) - 1 full-time SCO for every 125 GI Bill students and/or dependents enrolled in the educational institution (per VA recommendations).
School Certifying Official (SCO) VA recommends one (1) SCO full-time employee (FTE) for every 125 GI Bill students and/or dependents enrolled in the educational institution. This number should be adjusted as appropriate by the educational institution when the SCO’s duties are expanded beyond certifying GI Bill beneficiaries’ enrollments.(US Dept. Veterans Affairs School Certifying Official Handbook Section: School and Student Responsibilities) SCO’s are responsible for:
- Reporting initial enrollment, continuing enrollment (dual certification) and changes to enrollment
- Priority Enrollment
- Transition Act
- Enrollment Manager
- Enrolling in ACH Direct Deposit
- Reporting fees to institutions
- 85/15 Rule – Submission of 35% exemption
- SCO Annual Training Requirements
- Comply with Public Law 116-315 and any other state or federally approved legislative requirements.
- Submitting CSAAVE catalog approval application

We have processed 180 certifications this Fall 2025 semester, and our numbers continue to go up. We had over 200 before the pandemic. There is currently no FULL-TIME Staff doing this process.


Recommended best practices (which we currently do not fully follow):
- Instructional materials and textbook vouchers.
Have not had staff to support this.
- Coordinated processes with Admissions & Records office with regular alerts of new veterans and military affiliated student applicants.
Have not had staff to support this.
- Collect the number of students accessing the VRC annually such as the number of visits, contacts, etc.
No staffing support.

The Veteran Success Center has seen a growth in student enrollment. We have certified over 180 students for the Fall 2025 semester that are using veteran benefits. We also serve students that are not using their benefits; therefore, we project a higher number of veterans.

1st Priority

A permanent position to be on the day of, on site manager of rental activities, primarily in Athletic Fields but to also include main campus buildings

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

Rentals are increasing and with usage comes potential for issues between renters or facility damage. This position would help mitigate issues and insure compliance with rental agreements

The WSSC and Student Life Departments will benefit from a full time SSS to assist with assisting students with enrollment, student engagement and other student services matters. Additionally, it is essential in order to meet State requirements for the basic needs program (that need dedicated one-stop space. For the additional prioritization process questions listed in this request below, the answers can also be found on this Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10dKd1wcODmiNiBSTdycgP_ZOcm38rgoR7SWi2H6EeY0/edit?usp=sharing

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

LRCEA 2025-26 Salary Range 38, $71,821 - $94,511

Prior to the prioritization process, the three programs under our areas (Falcon Cares, Welcome Center, and Student Life) had 4 active full time personnel staffing requests. To support/ease the committee’s review process and to submit only the top most urgent requests, we’ve eliminated 1 of the original requests and combined 2 requests. The combined request is the one listed here - a 50% Welcome Center/50% Student Life specialist that would be stationed in the Welcome Center.

Program Growth

Equity Need; Student Success Need

Yes: Classified hiring questions below completed

Student Support Specialist, LRCEA 2025-26 Salary Range 38

College Goals
GOAL 1: Identify, address and eliminate barriers and equity gaps among different student populations to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and social justice.
- Application support - the Welcome Center is the main location on campus for CCCApply application support.
- Campus Tours - The Welcome Center supports campus tours and connects with many of our community k-12 partners to provide guided visits to students from all over the Sacramento area and surrounding counties. Many of our visiting schools include alternative high schools option programs and schools.

GOAL 2: Create a welcoming campus culture that reflects and serves our community.
- Over the last past year, we have had many cultural and identity based clubs including our Native American Club, Queer-Straight Alliance Club, La Comunidad (LatinX) Club, Muslim Student Alliance, Iranian Club, Persian Club, and more.
- 70% of our student leaders mention joining Associated Students as a way to build community and connect with other students.

Student Equity and Achievement Plan
Access: Successful Enrollment
- New pathways: dual enrollment - we had a Dual enrollment club last year and they are looking to recharter this year. Welcome Center also supports our dual enrollment students when they have questions on enrolling in classes and navigating resources.
- Grow, foster and strengthen diversity - the Welcome Center serves as the first location that many of our students turn to for support. And we have cultural and identity based clubs on campus that fosters a sense of belonging.

Retention/Persistent
- While we dont have specific data related to our college, studies often discover that students who are more involved on campus have a higher retention rate than students who are not involved on campus. As part of future VAR reporting, we are looking to explore this trend at FLC specifically; however, we anticipate this holding true.

Transfer to a 4 Year
- 60% of our student leaders mention the benefit of improving their chance of transferring to their dream universities as one of the reasons for joining Associated Students.
Degree and Certificate Completion
- Welcome Center has virtual and in person drop in enrollment support. We partner with the counseling department so that once a student is complete with their counseling appointment, our counselors often walk students over to us or direct them on how to connect with us virtually.

While this position will be assigned to the Welcome Center and Student Life, it is tied to the mandates outlined in the AB-132 2021-2022, basic needs services requirements. In AB 132 California community colleges are required to have 1) a one-stop basic needs center and 2) a dedicated basic needs coordinator who shall be a dedicated position solely focused on addressing the basic needs of students and meet qualifications such as experience providing services to high-need and diverse populations. This is not the case at FLC, because our current basic needs coordinator is also responsible for our Welcome Center and Falcon Cares.


Additionally, our current Falcon Cares center is integrated within our Welcome Center, which makes our capacity to develop a one-stop basic needs center limited to a breakroom and former offices. In corresponding efforts of seeking new fulltime staff, we are continuing to seek more sustainable and compliant physical spaces to meet state mandated basic needs requirements. Therefore, a full-time specialist for the Welcome Center and Student Life will be critical when Falcon Cares (basic needs) and the Welcome Center are two separate entities.

Now, a reasonable follow-up question would be do we need a full time specialist for the Welcome Center/Student Life if we are also seeking a fulltime supervisor for basic needs? The answer is yes, because our current student support specialist is fully funded through our ongoing basic needs state funding. If we were to have two separate physical spaces for Falcon Cares and the Welcome Center, our basic needs specialist must go with our basic needs services; Otherwise, we will be using basic needs funding to support personnel not permitted under basic needs expenditure guidelines.

Despite being the smallest college in Los Rios and having the smallest staffing in Student Life (1 full time staff and 3 part time staff), we rank 1st in the largest number of students in Associated Students and 3rd in most clubs. Every other college in Los Rios has at least two full time staff dedicated to Student Life and part-time staff. Sharing this because it demonstrates the advancements we have made despite limitations, and we are very proud of our students in the engagement and our incredible team. Below is the number of active Associated Student members and clubs in Los Rios for reference.
ARC - 26 Associated Student leaders, 40 clubs,
CRC - 19 Associated Student leaders, 19 clubs,
SCC - 11 Associated Student leaders, 24 clubs
FLC - 27 Associated Student leaders, 20 clubs,

Some other numbers.
In spring of 2023, 2025, and 2026, Folsom Lake College has hosted our annual Los Rios lobby day training for all associated students leadership in our district.
Second only to ARC in our district, we have consistently supported the second most students in attending the annual CCCSAA Student Leadership Conference.

As mentioned in a previous section, the State requires the California community colleges to have a one-stop basic needs space for all services aimed at supporting students with housing, food, and basic resource insecurities. Our current space resides in a breakroom and previous office spaces located behind the Welcome Center.

To have a dedicated space for Falcon Cares outside of the Welcome Center, we will have to identify staffing to maintain our level of services within the Welcome Center. Having a dedicated student support specialist to the Welcome Center and Student Life (whose office can be in the Welcome Center) will allow us to develop a separate Falcon Cares center outside of the Welcome Center and allow us to meet State basic needs requirements.

1st Priority

This is an ongoing request to fund a permanent position to support a key college goal - student engagement - by supporting the Welcome Center and Student Life

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

37,964 - 52,996 (Classified Salary, pay scale 16)

This request is shared between the Welcome Center and Student Life.

Program Growth

SLO Assessment Need

Reclassification of Staff to Student Support Supervisor (Basic Needs and Welcome Center) (Copied on 11/20/2024, 13:11:49)

The Student Support Supervisor (David Martinez) would help advance our current services to students by increase our team's capacity.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

We would like to reclassify David Martinez's role to the Student Support Supervisor as it would align Folsom Lake College with our fellow Los Rios college and increase our services capacities within basic needs. The supervisor can advance our community partnerships to work hand-in-hand to assist students experience challenges (ex. broaden our housing assistance by connect with local agencies).

Program Growth

Equity Need; SLO Assessment Need

Allied Health Clerk III Permanent Classified

The Allied Health department is growing and the complex programs within are becoming even more complicated and nuanced for a faculty member to administer. There are mountains of clerical work, contract maintenance, and student health & background checks, and now unfunded mandates, that require proper record keeping. As the Allied Health department grows, so too does this clerical work. Other robust Allied Health departments at sister colleges have a Clerk III for this very reason, and if Folsom Lake College hopes to continue growing Allied Health, this is the cost of that effort.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

Managing allied health programs has dramatically increased in complexity. For all allied health programs there are increasingly heavy regulatory mandates such as: SB 1348, clinical agency clearances of background check, drug screen, and immunization compliance, regulatory agency accreditation/approval visits, contract maintenance, etc. These items take an extraordinary amount of time necessitating the permanent hiring of a full-time Allied Health Clerk III.

In addition to the typical duties described in the LRCCD Clerk III position description, this would also assist with work uniquely associated with allied health programs including, but not limited to:
" Maintaining agency contracts
" Monitoring of student compliance for clinical placement
" Supporting revisions of program applications
" Monitoring student progress in online clinical rotation management system.
" Keeping program websites up-to-date
" Assist with program accreditation
" Assist AH adjunct faculty with clerical needs
" Support growth of future Allied Health Programs

For all AH programs, there are required regulatory mandates: SB 1348, clinical agency clearances of background check, drug screen, and immunization compliance, regulatory agency accreditation/approval visits, contract maintenance, etc. These items take an extraordinary amount of time necessitating the hiring of a TCL Clerk currently funded by grants. As this department continues to grow, there is a need for a full-time clerk.

Program Growth

Student Success Need

Laboratory Technician - Classified Staff

We are in need of third laboratory technician to serve our current and expanding CHEM lab sections, course offerings, and suite of instruments.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

CHEM began offering 2 new-to-district FERM SCI courses (CHEM 80 and CHEM 339) in Fa25. Additionally, will be offering 2 additional new-to-district FERM SCI courses (CHEM 337 - Introduction to Brewing & Beer and CHEM 81 - General Chemistry Support II - A Food Science Perspective) beginning in Fa26. The prep for these courses has no overlap with traditional CHEM prep work. Said prep requires a technician to have a different skill set, including: microbe handling, proper cleaning/sanitizing practices, monitoring & maintaining fermentation health, qPCR, and GMP practices in a food manufacturing setting. Additionally, a lab tech will be required to attend to long-term student experiments to keep them "healthy" and to prevent contamination. Finally, many microbiological & chemical analyses need to be set-up in advance of class, such as: bacterial purification & propagation, yeast purification & propagation, sample prep for qPCR, and Kjeldahl digestions (which require operation by a trained chemistry due to the hazards of working with 420 degrees Celsius concentrated sulfuric acid).

Our newly acquired analytical instrumentation (GCs, GCMS-Olfactometer, LC, LCMS, microwave plasma atomic emission spectrometer (MP-AES), texture analyzer, qPCR, and other advanced instrumentation) will require routine maintenance and occasional repair. These include weekly, monthly, and yearly tasks that are time consuming, yet necessary, to avoid premature failure and expensive repair. It is beyond the scope of the work possible to attend to by faculty. Faculty job descriptions describe the operation of instrumentation but not their maintenance & repair. Additionally, with increase demands on instructors to expand course offerings, a lab technician responsible for checking and setting-up instrumentation prior to its use in a class would serve our students to avoid potential missed experiences if an instrument goes down suddenly.

Finally, the American Chemical Society (ACS) recommends one full-time lab technician for every four full-time (or full-time equivalent) chemistry faculty members. Main campus currently has 9.931 total FTE in Fa25 and will have 9.161 total FTE in Sp26. With plans to grow course offerings in the Fa26-Sp27 academic year, we will be approaching the 12 total FTE threshold. Please see the ACS Guideline recommendation below:

"A sustainable and robust program requires an adequate number of secretarial, administrative, and support personnel, along with technical staff to maintain chemical inventories and instrumentation, support laboratory functions, and assure regulatory and safety compliance. The number of support staff members should be sufficient to allow faculty to devote their time and effort to academic responsibilities and scholarly activities. One full-time laboratory technician for every four full-time or full-time-equivalent chemistry faculty members is recommended. Part-time and student help are not adequate substitutes for full-time laboratory technicians."

To accommodate the projected main campus class growth, some lab sections will need to move into the early morning (starting at 7:30am) and late evening (ending at 10:30pm). Thus, coupled with the justifications listed above, a third main campus lab tech is requested due to the increase in experiment preparation, laboratory set-up, and student support needed.

SLO Assessment Need; Equity Need; Student Success Need

Yes: Classified hiring questions below completed

Laboratory Technician

The Chemistry Laboratory Technician position directly supports Folsom Lake College’s mission to provide equitable access to high-quality, innovative educational programs by ensuring the safe and effective operation of our expanding chemistry and fermentation science offerings. The Chemistry Department has launched two new-to-district courses: CHEM 339 (Introduction to Fermentation Chemistry) and CHEM 80 (General Chemistry Support I – A Food Science Perspective) in Fa25 that require highly specialized technical preparation beyond traditional chemistry lab support. Two additional new-to-district courses: CHEM 337 (Introduction to Brewing & Beer) and CHEM 81 (General Chemistry Support II – A Food Science Perspective) are planned to begin in Fa26.

This position aligns with the College’s Strategic Plan and Annual Goals by advancing STEM innovation, workforce development, and hands-on learning. The technician will manage complex laboratory operations including microbial handling, sanitation protocols, qPCR setup, and GMP procedures, skills essential for supporting both student success and compliance with industry standards. They will also maintain long-term fermentation experiments, monitor culture health, and prepare materials for microbiological and chemical analyses such as bacterial propagation, yeast culture, and Kjeldahl digestions, which require expertise to perform safely.

From an organizational effectiveness standpoint, the position is critical for maintaining and repairing the College’s newly acquired analytical instrumentation—GCs, GC-MS-Olfactometer, LC, LCMS, MP-AES, texture analyzer, and qPCR systems—which demand consistent attention and specialized technical knowledge. Regular maintenance is essential to prevent costly damage and downtime, ensuring that instructional programs and research opportunities remain uninterrupted.

The American Chemical Society (ACS) Guidelines recommend one full-time laboratory technician per four FTE faculty. With approximately 9–10 chemistry FTE already at the main campus, Folsom Lake College is currently slightly below the ACS-recommended staffing threshold. This discrepancy will continue to grow in the 2026-2027 year (and beyond) as course offerings expand. Faculty cannot absorb these technical, maintenance, and compliance responsibilities within their academic increasing workloads, nor is this duty outlined in their job descriptions.

A full-time laboratory technician is therefore essential to sustain the growth, safety, and quality of FLC’s chemistry and fermentation science programs allowing faculty to focus on teaching and scholarship while ensuring students have access to modern, well-maintained facilities that prepare them for university transfer and STEM careers.

The Chemistry Laboratory Technician is essential to meeting the expanding program needs in Folsom Lake College’s new Oak Hall Science Building, which includes modern chemistry and fermentation science labs equipped with advanced instrumentation. This position will oversee laboratory setup, equipment calibration, maintenance, chemical inventory management, and safety compliance, all critical to ensuring that labs operate efficiently and safely.

With the launch of Fermentation Science courses (CHEM 337, CHEM 339, CHEM 80, and CHEM 81), the program now requires specialized preparation, including microbial culture handling, sanitation protocols, fermentation monitoring, qPCR analysis, and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). These skills fall outside traditional chemistry prep and are essential for student learning and program accreditation.

Without this position, the Chemistry program will face significant challenges operating safely and maintaining equipment in Oak Hall. Faculty would be required to take on technical, maintenance, and compliance duties beyond their academic responsibilities, reducing instructional time and jeopardizing safety and regulatory standards. Additionally, the absence of a dedicated technician risks premature equipment failure, experiment contamination, and lost opportunities for student engagement in hands-on, industry-aligned laboratory experiences.

A full-time Laboratory Technician is therefore vital to ensure that the expanded facilities, new programs, and advanced instrumentation in Oak Hall can be used to their full potential in supporting student success and STEM innovation.

The Chemistry Laboratory Technician is essential to meeting the expanding program needs in Folsom Lake Colleges new Oak Hall Science Building, which includes modern chemistry and fermentation science labs equipped with advanced instrumentation. This position will oversee laboratory setup, equipment calibration, maintenance, chemical inventory management, and safety compliance, all critical to ensuring that labs operate efficiently and safely.

With the launch of Fermentation Science courses (CHEM 337, CHEM 339, CHEM 80, and CHEM 81), the program now requires specialized preparation, including microbial culture handling, sanitation protocols, fermentation monitoring, qPCR analysis, and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). These skills fall outside traditional chemistry prep and are essential for student learning and program accreditation.

Without this position, the Chemistry program will face significant challenges operating safely and maintaining equipment in the new science building. Faculty would be required to take on technical, maintenance, and compliance duties beyond their academic responsibilities, reducing instructional time and jeopardizing safety and regulatory standards. Additionally, the absence of a dedicated technician risks premature equipment failure, experiment contamination, and lost opportunities for student engagement in hands-on, industry-aligned laboratory experiences.

A full-time Laboratory Technician is therefore vital to ensure that the expanded facilities, new programs, and advanced instrumentation in Oak Hall can be used to their full potential in supporting student success and STEM innovation.

1st Priority

Science Center Permanent Instructional Assistant

Requesting a full time, permanent Instructional Assistant to support Science Center and MESA activities.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

Approximately $100,000 Annually, including benefits.

The Science Center in Oak Hall strongly needs a permanent Instructional Assistant to manage this busy space with multiple equity-focused programmatic offerings. Based on September attendance, we project 3,000 student visits this semester. Students who visit enroll in the INDIS 314 or 315 study skills courses; attend tutoring sessions; apply for research internships, use scientific models, and study together. The Instructional Assistant would administer equity-focused programming in collaboration with MESA, manage the Science Center physical space, and facilitate the programming described above.

Equity Need; Student Success Need

Instructional Assistant - Learning Resources

All Science Center activities are directly tied Success, Persistence, and Retention for disproportionately impacted students. We can share extensive evidence over the past ten years showing this strong relationship. It is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain these programs with only part-time Instructional Assistants. We need a full-time instructional assistant.

With the opening of Oak Hall and the expansion of Biology and Chemistry classes, the need for STEM student support is rapidly growing. The demand from Biology and Chemistry students for the Science Center's equity programs is quickly growing to a volume that a part time Instructional Assistant is incapable of managing.

The Science Center's is a large space at the entry to one of FLC's busiest buildings. It is a magnet for students, with 200-300 student visits each week. Safely and effectively managing this volume of students requires a full-time employee. The Instructional Assistant would be responsible for ensuring that Science Center visitors behave accordingly and for addressing any emergency situations that might arise. Given the sheer number of students in this space, emergency situations are sure to eventually arise. Without a full time Instructional Assistant, we are likely to be unable to correctly address such a situation.
Unit/Department Ranking.

2nd Priority

Request part time RWC IA to replace retiring IA Spring 2024

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

The RWC IA manages appointments, schedules, and student interactions.

Equity Need; Student Success Need

ADP/Program Review - Innovation Center/Maker Space

Classified Makerspace Lab Assistant

As we approach the completion of makerspace build-out, we need a full time classified position to coordinate lab activities, take responsibility for maintenance of space, machines, consumables, and lab safety.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

A well-run lab or shop of any kind needs a classified employee to ensure smooth and safe functioning of the space and its equipment.

Student Success Need

Yes: Classified hiring questions below completed

Lab Assistant

The Innovation Center Lab Assistant position directly supports Folsom Lake Colleges mission to foster equitable access to high-quality education by ensuring that the Innovation Center makerspace operates safely, efficiently, and sustainably. As the college nears completion of the makerspace build-out, this position is essential to coordinate lab activities, maintain equipment, manage materials and consumables, and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

This position aligns with the Colleges Strategic Plan by supporting innovation, experiential learning, and workforce readiness in STEM and career education programs. The lab assistant will help facilitate hands-on learning opportunities in design, fabrication, robotics, and advanced manufacturing, key areas that promote creativity, collaboration, and technical skill development for students preparing to transfer or enter the workforce.

From an organizational effectiveness perspective, the lab assistant provides the dedicated staffing required to maintain complex machinery and lab infrastructure, manage scheduling, and support faculty, students, and community partners using the space. Without this position, the Innovation Centers capacity for instruction, collaboration, and community engagement will be limited.

This full-time classified position is critical to realizing the full potential of the Innovation Center as a hub for interdisciplinary learning, innovation, and student success at Folsom Lake College.

The Innovation Center Lab Assistant is essential to supporting the planned expansion of the Innovation Center at Folsom Lake College. As the makerspace grows to accommodate new programs in engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing, this position will ensure that daily operations run smoothly and safely. Key responsibilities include coordinating lab activities, maintaining equipment and machinery, managing consumables and supply inventories, assisting with student training, and enforcing safety and access protocols.

This position meets critical program needs by providing consistent, on-site technical support to students, faculty, and community users. It ensures that the space remains functional, safe, and accessible for instructional use, project development, and interdisciplinary collaboration, core goals of the Innovation Centers mission.

Without a dedicated lab assistant, the Innovation Center would face challenges maintaining equipment, ensuring safety compliance, and supporting growing demand for student access and project supervision. The absence of this position would limit the Centers ability to deliver high-quality, hands-on learning experiences and impede its expansion into new academic and workforce programs.

This position is vital to sustaining the Innovation Center as a dynamic hub for creativity, innovation, and applied learning at Folsom Lake College.

The Innovation Center Lab Assistant is essential to supporting the planned expansion of the Innovation Center at Folsom Lake College. As the makerspace grows to accommodate new programs in engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing, this position will ensure that daily operations run smoothly and safely. Key responsibilities include coordinating lab activities, maintaining equipment and machinery, managing consumables and supply inventories, assisting with student training, and enforcing safety and access protocols.

This position meets critical program needs by providing consistent, on-site technical support to students, faculty, and community users. It ensures that the space remains functional, safe, and accessible for instructional use, project development, and interdisciplinary collaboration, core goals of the Innovation Centers mission.

Without a dedicated lab assistant, the Innovation Center would face challenges maintaining equipment, ensuring safety compliance, and supporting growing demand for student access and project supervision. The absence of this position would limit the Centers ability to deliver high-quality, hands-on learning experiences and impede its expansion into new academic and workforce programs.

This position is vital to sustaining the Innovation Center as a dynamic hub for creativity, innovation, and applied learning at Folsom Lake College.

1st Priority

ADP/Program Review - Kinesiology, Health, and Athletics

Increased FTE for a sports medicine specialist required to treat and support the student athletes.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

With the addition of men's and women's basketball, and now women’s beach volleyball we have reached ten total sports in our athletics program. This is the same size as CRC and they employ two full time trainers. We currently employ one full time trainer creating significant challenges when staffing all of our events. We are in need of either another .5 FTE athletic trainer or the addition of .5 FTE to the current .5 FTE position therefore making it a full time position. The LRCCD pool of temporary trainers is insufficient to meet demand and we have had to contract out with an external temp agency to try and meet the needs of the department. This costs us more than double what we normally pay temp athletic trainers. The lack of athletic training coverage poses a serious safety issue for our student athletes.

Student Success Need

Yes: Classified hiring questions below completed

Athletic Trainer

Alignment with Athletic Trainer Position:
Hiring a full-time Athletic Trainer directly supports Folsom Lake Colleges mission to enrich and empower students by ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of student-athletes. The role of an Athletic Trainer goes beyond injury prevention and rehabilitation and it fosters equitable access to safe participation in intercollegiate athletics, supports student retention and success, and enhances educational experiences through holistic care.

By providing professional medical support, the Athletic Trainer helps ensure that all students and regardless of background or ability and have the opportunity to thrive academically and athletically. This commitment aligns with the colleges focus on equity, innovation, and community enrichment.

To ensure sustainable program growth of Folsom Lake Colleges intercollegiate athletics, the addition of a full-time Athletic Trainer is critical. This position aligns with FLCs institutional mission to enrich and empower students through knowledge, experience, equity, and innovation, and supports the departments goal of providing student-athletes with opportunities for academic success, personal development, and athletic excellence. The Athletic Trainer will provide proactive injury prevention, responsive care, and recovery management, thus enabling safer participation, more consistent availability of athletes, improved recruiting and retention, and responsible expansion of sport offerings. Such investment directly advances the colleges commitment to growing, enhancing, and maintaining its athletics program to serve our community.

This position request directly relates to the physical safety and health of our students.

1st Priority

ADP/Program Review - Kinesiology, Health, and Athletics

Athletic Department Clerk

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

As the KHA department continues to grow and provide outstanding service to faculty, staff, students and the community at large, the need for administrative support has continued to increase as well. Currently, the department has one fulltime administrative assistant and the time has come for the need of additional staff.

Other justifications for this request include:
- Counseling Clerk responsibilities have increased to support our full-time athletic counselor. This includes customer service, grade check analysis, printing transcripts, award analysis/research, collection of rosters, waivers, development of mentoring program for student athletes, call-back updates, graduation petition tracking, processing of unofficial outside transcripts
- Increase in team travel processing due to non-traditional team events and weather related changes.
- Continual scheduling/room changes due to weather, athletic event uncertainties, etc.
- Increase in hiring/turnover and timesheet processing of student help and classified temporary personnel who support athletic events, athletic trainer, athletic attendant.
- Increase in purchases/deposits/agreements/events for supplies/equipment/facility use/fundraising
- Maintenance of athletic information, applications and district forms.
- As supporting counter receptionist, will assist staff, faculty, and students with department and college wide questions and or issues.
- Clerical processing and record maintenance of eligibility paperwork for in-season teams.
- Verifies account balances and performs basic mathematical and financial computation.
- Responsible for directing student’s questions on requirements for prerequisites, graduation, financial aid and student life to the proper counseling staff member.
- Assists with group student orientations, new student information sessions and other counselor requests.

Program Growth

Student Success Need

ADP/Program Review - Kinesiology, Health, and Athletics

PE Athletic Attendant for Women's Sports

The following responsibilities will focus on women's athletic teams and general kinesiology classes. The athletic attendant oversees the use of locker, dressing and team rooms. They issue sporting equipment and clothing. They launder all practice and game uniforms. They operate the washer and dying machines. They maintain records of all team equipment issued to athletes. They maintain all records of sporting equipment. They help service equipment for athletics and kinesiology classes and programs.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

The department needs additional support with 10 sports and a growing curriculum of courses and equipment maintenance. It would be very helpful to get someone capable of helping specifically on the women's side of physical education classes and athletics.

Student Success Need

Continued funding for Tutorial Services Assistant

In our successful Title III grant application, we stated "one critical component of this plan will be hiring a full time Tutorial Services Assistant to manage administrative aspects of our new programs. College President, Whitney Yamamura, recognizes the critical need for this position and has agreed that the college will use set-aside funding to continue paying this salary after the grant term."

The creation of the Tutorial Services Assistant (TSA) Position was the central component of our Title III SIP grant. The TSA position is incredibly important because it handles administrative duties for all academic peer education programs at FLC. This unification allows the programs to operate far more efficiently and bring students a more robust service. Overall, the TSA position brings amazing value to the college.

As the grant winds down, we ask that the college assume the TSA salary as originally agreed upon.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

The TSA position makes it possible for all academic peer education at FLC to run in an efficient and robust manner. The Science Center enrolls about 150 students in study skills courses each semester; Tutoring provides nearly 3,000 attended appointments each semester; the Math Center enrolls about 60 students in study skills courses each semester and is piloting the Math Boot Camp bridge program; Embedded Tutors are placed in over 200 course sections each semester with a focus on entry/transfer-level Math and English. Analyses of these programs show that students who utilize these programs experience elevated success, persistence, and retention and that benefits accrue especially strongly to Black and other URM students.

Providing these programs requires that Learning Skills employs 102 peer educators (October 2024). The paperwork burden of hiring, scheduling, and paying this large staff is enormous. Without a dedicated TSA, we would not be able to continue to provide this level of programming.

Equity Need; Student Success Need

Yes: Classified hiring questions below completed

Tutorial Services Assistant

The Tutorial Services Assistant (TSA) Position is tightly linked to college goals of addressing and eliminating equity gaps among disproportionately impacted student populations, especially as they pertain entry/transfer-level success in Math and English. The TSA conducts the technically difficult work associated with hiring, scheduling, and paying nearly 100 tutors in the Math Center, Science Center, Tutoring Center, Reading and Writing Center and in the Embedded Tutoring Program. The TSA is strategically positioned to support the work of all of these programs, so the individual programs can operate efficiently. The TSA's work allows the faculty and tutors in these programs to provide equity-forward tutoring to FLC students. The outcomes for these students are significant. For example, success and persistence rates of underrepresented minority students who attend appointment tutoring are 7 and 9% higher respectively than their peers who do not. More statistical data is available upon request.

The TSA is currently paid through the Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant. The grant has expired and we are currently using carryover funding. The carryover funding will soon expire. If the TSA position is not prioritized, then the system developed through the SIP grant will cease to exist and most of the gains that the college made as a result of the SIP grant will be lost.

The Tutorial Services Assistant (TSA) position is directly linked to the college's mandate for first year students to complete transfer level Math and English and to the college's mandate for overall completion. The TSA makes Math and English Tutoring possible by conducting the difficult and laborious task of hiring, payroll, and scheduling for tutors in the Math Center, Tutoring Center, Reading and Writing Center, and Embedded Tutoring Program. The tutors in these programs then proceed to help students succeed at entry/transfer-level Math and English. Moreover, these students achieve college completion at high rates: Students from the 2020 cohort who attended tutoring where 63% more likely to earn an award than their peers who didn't attend tutoring. This would not be possible without the TSA serving as the backbone of these programs.

The Tutorial Services Position has allowed the Math Center, Tutoring Center, Reading and Writing Center, Science Center, and Embedded Tutoring Program to grow to their current robust sizes, in which they collectively serve over 5,000 student visits each year. The TSA services as a centralized administration for hiring, paying, and scheduling the tutors in all of these programs. This process allows each program to focus on pedagogy and student success. Without this centralized position, some of these programs would completely cease to exist and others would operate on a significantly reduced level because they would be not have the local skills, knowledge, and time to efficiently hire, pay, and schedule tutors.

The Tutorial Services Position is closely related to physical space and health and safety concerns. The TSA manages a number of rooms in FL2 including 240, 246, 237, and 238. The TSA is the only permanent employee regularly working on-ground in these spaces. Without the TSA, the rooms would either frequently be closed or would be full of students but unsupervised: a situation that could easily lead to problems.

1st Priority

Part Time-Permanent Instructional Assistant at EDC

EDC has a thriving tutoring program with unique needs. The EDC Tutoring Program, and thus the EDC student population, benefits greatly from the presence of an experienced Instructional Assistant who is familiar with the needs of local students and tutors. Historically, we have had trouble retaining highly skilled IAs in this position. The current temporary classified IA brings incredible value to the EDC Tutoring Center, but we might not be able to retain them, or attract someone of similar quality, unless we can offer a permanent position.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

The EDC Tutoring Center serves over 100 unique students each semester. Attendance includes a significant portion of disproportionately impacted students. The DI Students who attend tutoring at EDC have course success levels at or above the college level. Maintaining high quality services at EDC requires a fairly compensated long term staff member on site to serve in a leadership role.

Student Success Need

Science Center Permanent Instructional Assistant

Requesting a full time, permanent Instructional Assistant to support Science Center and MESA activities.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

Approximately $100,000 Annually, including benefits.

The Science Center in Oak Hall strongly needs a permanent Instructional Assistant to manage this busy space with multiple equity-focused programmatic offerings. Based on September attendance, we project 3,000 student visits this semester. Students who visit enroll in the INDIS 314 study skills course; attend tutoring sessions; apply for research internships, use scientific models, and study together. The Instructional Assistant would administer equity-focused programming in collaboration with MESA, manage the Science Center physical space, and facilitate the programming described above.

Equity Need; Student Success Need

Instructional Assistant - Learning Resources

All Science Center activities are directly tied Success, Persistence, and Retention for disproportionately impacted students. We can share extensive evidence over the past ten years showing this strong relationship. It is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain these programs with only part-time Instructional Assistants. We need a full-time instructional assistant.

With the opening of Oak Hall and the expansion of Biology and Chemistry classes, the need for STEM student support is rapidly growing. The demand from Biology and Chemistry students for the Science Center's equity programs is quickly growing to a volume that a part time Instructional Assistant is incapable of managing.

The Science Center's is a large space at the entry to one of FLC's busiest busiest buildings. It is a magnet for students, with 200-300 student visits each week. Safely and effectively managing this volume of students requires a full-time employee. The Instructional Assistant would be responsible for ensuring that Science Center visitors behave accordingly and for addressing any emergency situations that might arise. Given the sheer number of students in this space, emergency situations are sure to eventually arise. Without a full time Instructional Assistant, we are likely to be unable to correctly address such a situation.

3rd Priority

The FLC Library is requesting one full-time Library Technician to replace retiree Tanya George (retired August 30, 2025).

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

See LRCEA Salary Schedule - Library Technician https://employees.losrios.edu/lrccd/employee/doc/hr/salary-schedules/2024-2025/LRCEA-24-25.pdf

Library Technicians (LTs) are the operational backbone of the library. LTs are the primary stewards of the main campus and EDC libraries, are responsible for accurate and efficient circulation of library materials in the Los Rios Libraries, and have primary responsibility for the ordering, record keeping, and physical processing of library materials. LTs hire, train and supervise federal work-study students who support the library with physical inventory, processing new books, scanning requests, and circulation.

Our department has historically employed 4 LTs--3 at the main campus and 1 at the EDC library. Being fully staffed allows the libraries to be open for a combined 86 hours per week, providing instructional space and support for students and the community. On Fridays and throughout the summer session, EDC is staffed only by a single LT. Without these positions, the library would not be able to remain open late nor to keep the EDC library open at all, which would seriously impact the students who need us most: those who don't have a quiet, safe place to study, personal computers, or reliable internet at home.

LTs at the main campus specialize in different functional areas (acquisitions, circulation, etc.), and being fully staffed supports the entire team's ability to do their work. The LT who staffs the EDC library covers all functional areas, and is supported by their peers at the main campus library. LTs serve on district-wide committees with their peers in these functional areas. Being fully staffed enables full participation from the FLC library with our peers at the larger colleges, who have many more staff members with whom they share functional responsibility.

Below is a summary of the types of work that LTs perform at the library:

*Order and receive books and other library materials and supplies, and track related budgets
*Maintain inventory of department supplies and prepare requisitions for purchases
*Prepare financial, statistical and information reports
*Receive and distribute mail
*Clean and repair print and non-print materials
*Oversee the receiving and check-in of periodicals; order and maintain periodical subscriptions
*Oversee inventory of the library collection
*Pre-catalog materials for review by librarians
*Check materials in and out to library patrons
*Handle inter-library loan transactions
*Set up and maintain the reserve materials (textbooks) collection
*Oversee re-shelving of library materials
*Perform tasks necessary to opening and closing the library
*Resolve patron complaints and/or refer them to appropriate party for resolution
*Establish and maintain relationships with outside vendors and suppliers
*Responsible for interviewing, training and overseeing temporary employees and federal work-study students
*Serve on classified staff college and district committees and local hiring committees
*Promote library resources by creating and maintaining library displays

Student Success Need

Yes: Classified hiring questions below completed

Library Technician

The library has a critical role in meeting FLC's strategic goal of eliminating barriers and equity gaps. We provide free access to crucial items such as textbooks, books for research projects, laptops, hotspots, and calculators - all of which are ordered and processed by our Library Technicians, and checked out to students by our Library Technicians. The library space is also key for students who don't have a quiet place to work at home, or those who need a place to work that has desktop computers and secure and reliable internet access. Our LTs, as stewards of the library space, are crucial for maintaining our extensive open hours.

Title V 54221. Burden-Free Access to Instructional Materials formally recommends the establishment of lending programs and maintenance of college library resources to support immediate access to course materials. Library Technicians are responsible for ordering and processing textbooks so that they are available at the start of each term, scanning requested materials and/or supervising student workers who scan textbooks, managing course Reading Lists and Digital titles in Alma, and checking books out to students.

We are seeing more and more students on campus every semester. The library supports all college departments and programs, so more students means that work is increasing for library staff. This position request is not a true growth position because we are simply seeking to replace a position that the library relied upon for years. During this period of increasing enrollment and a steady rebound of on-ground classes, reducing library hours and decreasing library services to students is inappropriate and does not align with college goals or student needs.

1st Priority

Part Time-Permanent Instructional Assistant at EDC

EDC has a thriving tutoring program with unique needs. The EDC Tutoring Program, and thus the EDC student population, benefits greatly from the presence of an experienced Instructional Assistant who is familiar with the needs of local students and tutors. Historically, we have had trouble retaining highly skilled IAs in this position. The current temporary classified IA brings incredible value to the EDC Tutoring Center, but we might not be able to retain them, or attract someone of similar quality, unless we can offer a permanent position.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

EDC has a thriving tutoring program with unique needs. The EDC Tutoring Program, and thus the EDC student population, benefits greatly from the presence of an experienced Instructional Assistant who is familiar with the needs of local students and tutors. Historically, we have had trouble retaining highly skilled IAs in this position. The current temporary classified IA brings incredible value to the EDC Tutoring Center, but we might not be able to retain them, or attract someone of similar quality, unless we can offer a permanent position.

Equity Need

Yes: Classified hiring questions below completed

Instructional Assistant

The Instructional Assistant position at the El Dorado Center (EDC) directly supports Folsom Lake Colleges mission to provide equitable access to high-quality education by ensuring students receive the academic support needed to succeed. EDC has a thriving tutoring program with unique needs, serving a diverse and growing student population that benefits greatly from the consistency and expertise of an experienced Instructional Assistant.

This position advances the Colleges Strategic Plan and Annual Goals by promoting student success, persistence, and retention through personalized academic support and tutor coordination. The Instructional Assistant provides essential servicestraining tutors, assisting with scheduling, maintaining records, and supporting students in multiple disciplineswhich directly contribute to improved learning outcomes and equitable student achievement.

From an organizational effectiveness perspective, a permanent IA provides continuity, stability, and operational efficiency that a temporary position cannot. Historically, the college has struggled to retain highly skilled IAs in this role due to its temporary status. The current IA has brought exceptional value to the EDC Tutoring Center, but retention and program consistency depend on establishing this as a permanent classified position. Doing so will ensure reliable, high-quality tutoring support and sustained student success at the El Dorado Center.

The El Dorado Center Tutoring Program plays a vital role in advancing student success, equity, and retention at Folsom Lake College. It provides individualized academic support that helps students master course content, build confidence, and persist through challenging courseworkparticularly in math, English, and the sciences. The program serves a diverse student population, including first-generation college students, working adults, dual-enrollment high school students, and returning learners, many of whom depend on tutoring to bridge skill gaps and achieve their educational goals.

Tutoring at EDC fosters a welcoming, inclusive learning environment where students form meaningful connections with peer tutors and faculty, often resulting in improved grades, higher course completion rates, and stronger engagement in college life. The program also offers valuable leadership and employment opportunities for peer tutors, creating a cycle of academic and personal growth that strengthens the entire EDC community.

2nd Priority

Science Center Administrative Lead

The Science Center currently operates 5 programs for student support and academic success and will be expanding as it moves into the new Science building. We need a skilled, experienced employee who can staff the Science Center daily and who can handle the significant administrative burden associated with managing these 5 successful programs and the computers, materials, students and peer educators that are involved in those programs and the new, dedicated space. Only a permanent classified employee can reliably provide this level of service and maintain the effectiveness of these programs. There are currently no plans for someone to manage this space (The MESA director will not be managing this space).

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

The Science Center needs permanent classified staff in order to continue providing wide-ranging equity programs to science students. The Science Center is a public-facing space that employs dozens of students and serves over a thousand students each year through five major equity programs. In the 2023-2024 academic year, over 600 students visited the Science Center for tutoring, over 250 enrolled in a study skills course, hundreds attended hands-on science events, hundreds worked with in-lab science tutors, and five exceptional students became UC Davis summer research interns. Programmatic research shows that student participation in these programs correlates with student success, persistence and retention. We are going to have a huge problem trying to open this space without a permanent full-time position assigned to the space.

Program Growth

Student Success Need

The Science Center Clerk position directly supports Folsom Lake College’s mission to provide equitable access to high-quality education by ensuring the continued operation and expansion of the college’s science equity programs. As a hub for student engagement, the Science Center serves over a thousand students annually through tutoring, study skills development, undergraduate research, embedded tutors, and hands-on science activities.

By coordinating these programs and supervising student staff, the Clerk plays a key role in advancing the College’s Strategic Plan objectives related to student success, persistence, and retention. In 2023–2024 alone, over 600 students utilized Science Center tutoring, 250 participated in study skills courses, hundreds attended science events and worked with in-lab tutors, and five students secured UC Davis summer research internships, demonstrating measurable impact aligned with the College’s focus on equitable outcomes and transfer readiness.

As the Science Center expands into the new science building, a skilled and experienced full-time classified employee is essential to manage daily operations, oversee students and peer educators, maintain equipment and materials, and ensure smooth coordination across programs.

This position also enhances organizational effectiveness by providing consistent operational support, maintaining program continuity, and ensuring that the Science Center, one of the College’s most visible and high-impact STEM engagement spaces, runs efficiently and safely. A permanent classified staff member will ensure stability, accountability, and the capacity to scale programs that empower students to succeed in science and beyond.

The Science Center Clerk is critical to the successful operation and expansion of Folsom Lake College’s STEM programs as the college transitions into the new Oak Hall Science Building. This position provides essential administrative, logistical, and student support functions that ensure the smooth coordination of the Science Center’s five major student success programs: tutoring, study skills, peer educator support, in-lab assistance, undergraduate research, and community STEM outreach.

This role oversees daily operations, supervises student and peer educator staff, maintains lab and tutoring materials, tracks participation data, coordinates scheduling, and ensures compliance with safety and equity protocols. The Clerk will also serve as the primary point of contact for students and faculty using the new Science Center, which now supports expanded Chemistry and Biology course offerings and increased lab usage.

Without this position, the college will lack a dedicated staff member to manage and monitor the Science Center’s expanded operations in the new facility. This would lead to operational inefficiencies, limited program coordination, and decreased access to critical academic support services. It would also hinder the college’s ability to fully utilize the new building’s capacity and limit student access to tutoring and hands-on learning experiences.

As Folsom Lake College grows its STEM offerings and partnerships, including undergraduate research, equity-based initiatives, and community science events, the Clerk will provide the consistent staffing needed to scale programs sustainably. This position ensures that the new Science Center fulfills its purpose as a dynamic hub for student engagement, retention, and success in STEM disciplines.

The opening of Oak Hall, Folsom Lake College’s new state-of-the-art science building, has significantly expanded instructional and student support spaces, including new chemistry and biology labs and the Science Center. The Science Center Clerk is essential to managing the increased operational needs that come with these expanded facilities.

This position will ensure daily oversight of the Science Center, a highly utilized, public-facing space serving over a thousand STEM students annually, and coordinate logistics, equipment use, and student support across multiple new laboratories and learning spaces. As chemistry and biology course offerings expand, the Clerk will provide the staffing continuity needed to manage scheduling, safety protocols, student employees, and community access within these facilities.

Without a permanent classified staff member, the expanded facilities cannot be fully utilized or maintained at the level required to support program growth, student safety, and equitable access. This position ensures that the new spaces operate efficiently and effectively, supporting Folsom Lake College’s mission to advance student learning and success in STEM.

1st Priority

The VAPA departments, with a focus on Theater, Dance, and Music, are seeking to employ a new full-time Instructional Assistant The VAPA departments, with a focus on Theater, Dance, and Music, are seeking to employ a new full-time Instructional Assistant dedicated to providing essential support for lighting, audio, and video requirements across departmental productions and classes.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

The VAPA departments, with a specific focus on Theater, Dance, and Music, are requesting the addition of a new full-time Instructional Assistant. This position will primarily cater to the lighting, audio, and video requirements of departmental productions, encompassing theater, dance, and music performances and concerts. Additionally, the Instructional Assistant will offer crucial support for various technical classes within the Theater, Music and Dance departments, including TA 422 Stage Lighting, MUSM 306 Live Sound Reinforcement, and Dance 410 Dance Composition and Production. Finally, the Instructional Assistant will enable the full utilization of the FLC Recording Studio for furthering the education and career advancement of FLC students

Program Growth

Resources to Bring the Puente Program to FLC

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D-c0Ozivx39B8ysKk6GRDrmM4qq0cSqDbBIsAsCbweM/edit?tab=t.0

Program Growth

Equity Need

Resources for Establishing the Umoja Program at FLC

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D-c0Ozivx39B8ysKk6GRDrmM4qq0cSqDbBIsAsCbweM/edit?tab=t.0

Program Growth

Equity Need

The Science Center needs permanent classified staff in order to continue providing wide-ranging equity programs to science students. The Science Center is a public-facing space that employs dozens of students and serves over a thousand students each year through five major equity programs. In the 2023-2024 academic year, over 600 students visited the Science Center for tutoring, over 250 enrolled in a study skills course, hundreds attended hands-on science events, hundreds worked with in-lab science tutors, and five exceptional students became UC Davis summer research interns. Programmatic research shows that student participation in these programs correlates with student success, persistence and retention.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

Keeps current position staffed

Program Growth

Student Success Need

The Science Center Clerk position directly supports Folsom Lake College’s mission to provide equitable access to high-quality education by ensuring the continued operation and expansion of the college’s science equity programs. As a hub for student engagement, the Science Center serves over a thousand students annually through tutoring, study skills development, undergraduate research, embedded tutors, and hands-on science activities.

By coordinating these programs and supervising student staff, the Clerk plays a key role in advancing the College’s Strategic Plan objectives related to student success, persistence, and retention. In 2023–2024 alone, over 600 students utilized Science Center tutoring, 250 participated in study skills courses, hundreds attended science events and worked with in-lab tutors, and five students secured UC Davis summer research internships, demonstrating measurable impact aligned with the College’s focus on equitable outcomes and transfer readiness.

As the Science Center expands into the new science building, a skilled and experienced full-time classified employee is essential to manage daily operations, oversee students and peer educators, maintain equipment and materials, and ensure smooth coordination across programs.

This position also enhances organizational effectiveness by providing consistent operational support, maintaining program continuity, and ensuring that the Science Center, one of the College’s most visible and high-impact STEM engagement spaces, runs efficiently and safely. A permanent classified staff member will ensure stability, accountability, and the capacity to scale programs that empower students to succeed in science and beyond.

The Science Center Clerk is critical to the successful operation and expansion of Folsom Lake College’s STEM programs as the college transitions into the new Oak Hall Science Building. This position provides essential administrative, logistical, and student support functions that ensure the smooth coordination of the Science Center’s five major student success programs: tutoring, study skills, peer educator support, in-lab assistance, undergraduate research, and community STEM outreach.

This role oversees daily operations, supervises student and peer educator staff, maintains lab and tutoring materials, tracks participation data, coordinates scheduling, and ensures compliance with safety and equity protocols. The Clerk will also serve as the primary point of contact for students and faculty using the new Science Center, which now supports expanded Chemistry and Biology course offerings and increased lab usage.

Without this position, the college will lack a dedicated staff member to manage and monitor the Science Center’s expanded operations in the new facility. This would lead to operational inefficiencies, limited program coordination, and decreased access to critical academic support services. It would also hinder the college’s ability to fully utilize the new building’s capacity and limit student access to tutoring and hands-on learning experiences.

As Folsom Lake College grows its STEM offerings and partnerships, including undergraduate research, equity-based initiatives, and community science events, the Clerk will provide the consistent staffing needed to scale programs sustainably. This position ensures that the new Science Center fulfills its purpose as a dynamic hub for student engagement, retention, and success in STEM disciplines.

The opening of Oak Hall, Folsom Lake College’s new state-of-the-art science building, has significantly expanded instructional and student support spaces, including new chemistry and biology labs and the Science Center. The Science Center Clerk is essential to managing the increased operational needs that come with these expanded facilities.

This position will ensure daily oversight of the Science Center, a highly utilized, public-facing space serving over a thousand STEM students annually, and coordinate logistics, equipment use, and student support across multiple new laboratories and learning spaces. As chemistry and biology course offerings expand, the Clerk will provide the staffing continuity needed to manage scheduling, safety protocols, student employees, and community access within these facilities.

Without a permanent classified staff member, the expanded facilities cannot be fully utilized or maintained at the level required to support program growth, student safety, and equitable access. This position ensures that the new spaces operate efficiently and effectively, supporting Folsom Lake College’s mission to advance student learning and success in STEM.

1st Priority

The VAPA departments, with a focus on Theater, Dance, and Music, are seeking to employ a new full-time Instructional Assistant dedicated to providing essential support for lighting, audio, and video requirements across departmental productions and classes, and providing essential assistance for the educational and operational needs of the Performing Arts Center instructional spaces and theaters.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

Instructional Assistant Salary

The VAPA departments, with a focus on Theatre, Dance, and Music, request the addition of a full-time Instructional Assistant to meet growing program needs. This position will provide essential support for lighting, audio, and video in departmental productions—including theatre, dance, and music performances—and assist with technical courses such as TA 422 Stage Lighting, MUSM 306 Live Sound Reinforcement, and DANCE 410 Dance Composition and Production. The role will also enable full utilization of the FLC Recording Studio, expanding opportunities for student learning and career preparation. Importantly, this appointment will reduce reliance on costly VenueTech personnel for Harris Center productions, allowing resources to be redirected into strengthening productions and programs, thereby promoting student success.

This position will play a critical role in maintaining a safe working environment for students by supervising the use of highly technical entertainment industry equipment. As VAPA departments expand and provide new educational opportunities, additional staff support and oversight are essential to protect student safety and health. An extra set of eyes ensures safer learning environments where current support staffing is already stretched—particularly when multiple instructional spaces such as the Drama Lab, Scene Shop, and Recording Studio are in use at the same time. Because these facilities fall outside VenueTech management oversight, trained instructional staff are required to supervise their safe operation. With the recent addition of full-time faculty in Music and Theatre, the VAPA programs are expanding rapidly, placing increasing demands on existing staff who are already stretched thin.

Student Success Need

Instructional Assistant Theatre/Music

The addition of a full-time Instructional Assistant for Theatre/Music directly advances Folsom Lake Colleges Mission to empower students through equitable, innovative education while aligning with key institutional plans. The College Master Plan calls for high-quality, hands-on learning, student engagement, innovation in technology, and strengthened community partnershipsall of which this position supports by ensuring safe, supervised use of advanced lighting, audio, video, and recording equipment across VAPA productions and classes. The Strategic Plan emphasizes student access, equity, and exemplary teaching and learning; this role addresses those goals by expanding instructional capacity, reducing equity gaps in technical training, and providing consistent support across multiple instructional spaces. This staffing request is a strategic investment that enhances student safety, success, and workforce readiness while expanding institutional capacity to deliver high-impact, community-connected education.

The recent growth of the Theatre, Music, and Dance departments at Folsom Lake College has expanded course offerings, productions, and student participation to a level that now requires additional dedicated staffing support. In Theatre alone, the department’s FTE has nearly doubled since the pandemic, and with the addition of new full-time faculty in both Music and Theatre, the VAPA programs are expanding rapidly. This growth has placed increasing demands on existing full time staff, who are already stretched thin. A full-time Instructional Assistant specializing in lighting, audio, and video is essential to supervise students working with complex technologies, ensuring both their safety and their success. Without this position, program growth is hindered by safety risks in labs, underutilized facilities like the Recording Studio, and faculty and staff being pulled between teaching and technical oversight. Adding this role will sustain the momentum of VAPA’s growth, safeguard students in increasingly complex learning environments, and ensure the college continues to deliver high-quality, career-relevant education in the performing arts.

This position is essential to addressing the physical and safety concerns inherent in the Theatre, Music, and Dance programs, where students regularly work with heavy scenery, power tools, high-voltage lighting, sound systems, and recording technology. With expanded course offerings and program growth, inadequate supervision in these environments poses significant risks to student well-being, and current staffing cannot sufficiently cover multiple spaces such as the Scene Shop, Drama Lab, and Recording Studio when they are in use at the same time. A full-time Instructional Assistant specializing in lighting, audio, and video would provide the trained oversight necessary to enforce safe practices, prevent accidents, and allow students to focus on learning and creativity without unnecessary risk. Investing in this position affirms the colleges commitment to student safety while sustaining the high-quality, hands-on training that defines the VAPA programs.

1st Priority

Hire 2 student help to support social media efforts and other projects.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

2 Student Help 15 hr/week for Fall, Spring, and Summer will be $18,688.

Student help will support the following efforts within the Soar to Success team:
1. Expand digital engagement: develop social media videos, photos, reels, posts about FLC to enhance student communication and engagement on campus life, important dates and deadlines.
2. Develop educational resources: create video tutorials and other digital learning materials. For example in the past student help have developed tutorials on how to submit a SAP appeal, late drop petition, and assist in making orientation asynchronous video. In the works for Fall 2023 - Spring 2024 are developing tutorial videos for excused withdraw petition, major select hold, change major form, and more.
3. Event coverage: There has been an increasing number of requests from various departments for student help to attend events and capture photos and videos. These student workers will play a crucial role in documenting college events, contributing to the creation of a rich repository of visual content that can be used for promotional and archival purposes.
Events Student Help have attended and documented: International Night, Health & Wellness Grand Opening, Native American Welcome Event, Fall Festival, Transfer Day, Graduation Day, Falcon Launch, etc.
4. Showcase student services: Student Help are working on making short videos to highlight student support programs.
5. Support success coaches with taking headshots, making introduction videos for meta-major canvas pages, and fun interactive social media content.

Program Growth

Requesting an increase in funding to hire a part-time Temp Clerk II to support the Soar to Success program.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

A budget increase of $2,300 to hire a Clerk II position for 20 hours a week. The Temp Clerk will assist with the following:
1. Assist the team during peak times (orientations, Falcon Launch, first two weeks of school and registration period).
2. Assist the team when a staff is absent with rescheduling student appointments, rerouting starfish referrals, and maintain follow through with students.
3. Hire former students: employing former students and providing them with professional growth opportunities reflects positively on the college’s reputation, showcasing its commitment to student success and community development.

Program Growth

Embedded tutors for 4-10 hours per week, to be shared with multiple sections of a course (potentially accross all sections of a given course).

Many instructors have had great success with providing increased access to content experts through the use of the embedded tutors. In the past, use of embedded tutors is hit or miss as far as attendance, so our plan is to use the embedded tutors in multiple sections of a single class. The ask is for a few hours of a tutor, in order to provide between 2-8 sections of students with access to additional tutoring.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

Students need increased access to support, these embedded tutors could be shared with the math learning communities, with universal course support, and supporting individual instructors as needed. Our hope is to use a embedded tutor in a universal suppor class such as maths 80 to provide additional support hours and access to the shared resources provided by the one time esa money for calculus instructor collaboration (prioity item 3).

5th+ Priority

Engagement Assistant for Online Courses

A driven student in an online course to serve as an additional link between Students and Faculty. This person would enable more time to be covered as they can respond to message boards and announcements at time different than the professor.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

To help with Online Student Success and Engagement.

Student Success Need

Student Assistants for CTE (MUSM) classes

We have identified a need for student assistants to increase the success/completion rates within out CTE (MUSM) classes

Student Success Need

An embedded tutor in our classrooms would provide additional opportunities for students to receive the help our data is showing they need.

Our success and retention rates are slightly lower than the College as a whole.

Additional Temp Classified or Student Help

Need additional temp or student help in Campus Operations to assist with on-going, entry level, day-to-day items that arise such as: verifying temp checks or minor repairs needed when sending trouble tickets to FM, assist with Musco lighting and Service Central Facilities scheduling, processing BORs. There is an incredibly high volume in Ops and we need more help. Also need temp position, Facility Steward, to help oversee renters in Athletic Complex.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

Increased volume of work orders received and increase in workload due to on-going COVID related facility projects and needs.

Program Growth

Clerk II Temps (2 classified positions) High priority

Urgent Request for Two Temporary Clerk II Positions

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

Urgent Request for Two Temporary Clerk II Positions

The Counseling Department urgently requests approval and immediate backfill of two Clerk II Temporary positions. This request is of high priority due to the current maternity leave of a key full time Clerk II team member, which will create a significant gap in our administrative operations and will affect students.

The absence of this position will increase the workload for the remaining team, resulting in delays and putting additional strain on our ability to meet essential deadlines. Without immediate backfill, the risk of operational bottlenecks will continue to grow, negatively impacting both internal processes, service delivery, and students.

Authorizing two temporary Clerk II positions will ensure continuity of workflow, minimize disruption, and maintain productivity during this critical period. It is imperative that these roles are filled quickly to prevent any lapse in service or administrative support.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this urgent matter. Your support in expediting this request will be greatly appreciated by the entire Counseling Department

Program Growth

Student Success Need; Equity Need

The Temporary Clerk II position plays a vital role in supporting the college's goals by providing essential administrative assistance that directly addresses student needs and enhances their overall educational experience.

backfill for FT Counseling Clerk due to maternity leave

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

backfill for maternity leave

Student Success Need

Temporary Classified Maintenance Tech

Need additional help with minor repairs and replacements around campus.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

Need additional help with lower skilled maintenance project. Custodial used to try and help with items such as changing light bulbs, however with the increase need for custodial due to increased COVID cleaning/sanitizing, we have a long que of lower level work building up and we would benefit from a Temp Classified MT two or three days a week.

Program Growth

Hire calworks student to assist in front desk coverage one day a week.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/ Other Staffing)

$1500. (Pay 25% of hourly rate as calworks student. Current budget has $500 for temp employees, so increase of $1000)

Increased need for coverage as Scheduling Office has been moved out of the area. Fewer people to provide the coverage needed at the front to answer questions and greet visitors.

Program Growth

MLT: Instructional Assistant Special Projects, Course IA, Phlebotomy IA + Benefits

The MLT program requires an instructional assistant for the safety of the students. This is especially true of the phlebotomy courses. Furthermore this individual enhances student learning in the classroom by guiding students through complex procedures. Finally, an individual will be use to alleviate the program director from some of the clerical, recruitment, and special project work needed to maintain and operate the MLT program.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

Safety, to enhance education, and to assist the program director in clerical, recruitment, and special project efforts.

Student Success Need

Reaching through Research New Operating Budget

Sustainable program for equitable instruction and increased touch points with students. As a department we are trying to provide support in learning and authentic lab and research experiences for students. And we want to do this for every student. We are requesting new operating budget to fund embedded tutors and instructional assistants to work in the Biology Labs and in tutoring specific content in major's courses. We are requesting a permanent, dedicated lab technician to facilitate semester long research projects in our courses and in a new research course.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

Since Spring 2021, Biology courses have showed a higher success rate as compared to the entire campus each semester until Spring 2025Student athletes receive additional support in tutoring. As a department we are seeking a nearly similar support system for all of our students in lab courses. Our success rate in labs has dropped since spring 2025 compared to the success rate in Biology lectures. We started to see a reduction in available embedded tutor hours beginning in spring 2025. When students do not have access to embedded tutors in the lab, whether they are student help, temp classified or instructional assistant, the success rate difference is significant. Without an embeded tutor in the lab, not all students can get help as needed.

Program Growth

Equity Need; Student Success Need; SLO Assessment Need

There are 2 main titles as we are asking for a "program operational budget increase"; Position 1: Embedded Lab Tutors and 2: Research Lab Technician

Links to FLC Stratetgc Goals 1-5

Yes these positions relate to new and enhanced programs. Without these embedded tutors, success rates are 15-20% lower than courses with embedded tutors. Because the research lab technician is new position, I can only comment on how the Lab Tech Prep staff would be impacted and overwhelmed, not completing their demanding day to day lab prep for enrolled courses, in order to deal with student research.

1st Priority

Assistants to FLC Music Dept. to assist in classes. recording studio, performances, etc.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

We have provided documentation of the need for these assistants in every ADP going pack to 2018

Program Growth

Equity Need; Student Success Need

The Physical Science department would like the use of the new Embedded tutors program for all 300 and 400 level classes.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

The is a need for more tutors on campus for Physics/Engineering/Astronomy/Physical Science students to help overall student success rates in out classes.

Student Success Need

Need temp classified theater technician(s) to work 12-24 hrs a week during the regular school year to assist in department production work and class oversight. Pay $18.27/hr

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

Safety- to ensure proper oversight of students working in the theater.

Student Success Need

The Department is requesting an Instructional Assistant, as it has in previous years. The hiring of an IA is important for safety reasons: there are a lot of students (sometimes 30+), the space is tight, and to ensure proper and safe use of equipment. The IA would assist in the concurrent classes, especially 3D courses, and the ones using equipment (e.g., metal design classes). An IA would benefit instruction, student success, and safety in the classes.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

This is important for safety reasons: there are a lot of students (sometimes 30+), the space is tight, and in order to ensure proper and safe use of equipment. An IA would benefit instruction, student success, and safety in the class.

SLO Assessment Need; Equity Need; Student Success Need

2 TCL position -- Work Based Learning and Job Readiness Specialist and the Employer Engagement Specialist

The new Employer Engagement position is essential to the operations of the internship program. Since FLC doesn't have a FT Internship Developer like its sister colleges, this higher paid TCL position is key to help us keep up with employer engagement, partnership building, event coordination and some student engagement.

The Work Based Learning & Job Readiness Specialist: FLC WEXP has hired this TCL position for 10 years now. They specialize in developing student oriented jobs, meeting with students, helping students apply to internships and jobs. They also meet with employers when needed. This position can act as a Handshake Lead for FLC, as a dedicated clerk to the platform, assist employers, and train other support staff on the platform, especially the Student Support Specialist position.

The current WBLJR Specialist has focused on helping students, but has also done classroom presentations, tabling and events with the WEXP Coordinator. This helps with marketing and promoting our program, getting the word out to employers about hiring FLC students, and building enrollment in our 198/498 courses.

Staffing (FT Faculty / Classified / Administrator / Temp Classified/Other Staffing)

$9,600 or less X 2

Job development meets the Guided Pathways goal of helping students to focus on the end goal of getting employed after their degree. It is also part of district goals of High Quality Education and Support Community Engagement, and utilizing innovative technology (Maintenance of Handshake) , since the WBLJR Specialist and the Employer Engagement Specialist regularly partner with local organizations to connect FLC students to quality, local internships and jobs.

Program Growth

Student Success Need