Palm Beach Community College 4200 Congress Avenue Lake Worth, FL 33461 Fifth Year Follow-Up Report Reaffirmation Committee Visit: February 5-8, 2001 Due Date: May 7, 2007 Prepared on: April 26, 2007 Response prepared by: Sharon A. Sass, Ph.D. Vice President of Academic Affairs (561) 868-3147 Palm Beach Community College Fifth Year Follow-Up Report Table of Contents Introduction................................................................................. 1 Process for Implementing Continued Compliance ............................ 2 Compliance with Section 6.4.2 ...................................................... 2 Compliance with Section 6.4.3....................................................... 7 Summation and Conclusion ......................................................... 13 Appendices Appendix A ................ Documentation for Compliance with Section 6.4.2 Appendix B ................ Documentation for Compliance with Section 6.4.3 Palm Beach Community College Fifth Year Follow-Up Report Introduction The 1998-2001 Palm Beach Community College Self-Study Report was the culmination of more than two years of interviews, planning, involvement, and retrospection. The College conducted a broad-based, comprehensive, and analytical self-study that identified and addressed special challenges in pursuit of the activities necessary to meet the College's mission. The committee visit of February 5-8, 2001 resulted in a reaffirmation of accreditation along with 14 recommendations. These recommendations were addressed by a follow-up plan, which was reviewed by the Commission on Colleges. In a letter to Dr. Dennis Gallon, President of Palm Beach Community College, the Commission on Colleges requested that PBCC address in its Fifth Year Report, due May 7, 2007, continued compliance with the following sections of the Criteria: Section 6.4.2 (Buildings, Grounds, and Equipment Maintenance) Provide evidence that the evaluation of the Preventive Maintenance Program has been implemented and document that a clear relationship exists between the evaluation of the PMP’s effectiveness and resulting improvements made in the program. Section 6.4.3 (Physical Resources: Safety and Security) Provide evidence that the evaluation of the Safety and Security Plan has been implemented, and document that a clear relationship exists between the evaluation of the program’s effectiveness and resulting improvements made in the area of safety and security planning. 1 Palm Beach Community College Fifth Year Follow-Up Report Process for Implementing Continued Compliance Vice President of Academic Affairs and Self-Study Director Dr. Sharon A. Sass, Vice President for Administration and Business Services Richard Becker, and Director of Facilities John Wasukanis provided overall coordination for continued implementation of the follow-up plan for compliance with Section 6.4.2 and 6.4.3. At the heart of the follow-up plan was the development and implementation of an online process for the continued involvement of all faculty, staff and administration in addressing facilities maintenance (Section 6.4.2), and safety and security needs of the college community (Section 6.4.3). Since the initial SACS Self-Study, the above areas have been viewed as priority strategic initiatives in the college’s strategic plan and in its daily operating procedures. Compliance with Section 6.4.2 (Buildings, Grounds, and Equipment Maintenance) Provide evidence that the evaluation that the evaluation of the Preventive Maintenance Program has been implemented and document that a clear relationship exists between the evaluation of the PMP’s effectiveness and resulting improvements made in the program. The SACS self-study process and the review and recommendations of the visiting team were a driving force in helping PBCC to achieve a technologically supported facilities’ program that has brought about extensive building and modernization on each of the four campuses. The technologically supported, annually updated, Preventative Maintenance Program is now a strategic priority of the college to support student success. 2 Palm Beach Community College Fifth Year Follow-Up Report To further support the facilities’ strategic initiative, the college has developed and implemented an automated Maintenance Management System that combines a Work Order System with the Preventative Maintenance Program and a Conditional Assessment of our operating systems. The overall scope of this project was developed in detail with a consultant and reviewed by administration and the head of the College’s Information Technology department. In October, 2005 the development of phase 1 of this program was implemented and included the following services: • Development of an online Asset Management/Preventative Maintenance Program for all HVAC equipment throughout the College • Conditional assessment of all HVAC systems and equipment throughout College • An new online Work Order Program • Integration of automated Inspection Request when required by the College’s Building Department • Automated Building Security Key Custody Program • Integration of automated State Mandated Inspections and Maintenance Services provided by outside contractors This phase of the program was tested by staff in October 2006, and it went online in November 2006 in pilot form, for full implementation college-wide by May 2007. Phase 2 of the new Asset Management/ Preventative Maintenance Program is proposed to include the following items: 3 Palm Beach Community College Fifth Year Follow-Up Report • Integration of Asset Management /Preventative Maintenance for all electrical equipment and systems throughout the College • Conditional Assessment of all electrical systems and equipment throughout College • Integration of Asset Management/Preventative Maintenance for all College owned vehicles and operational equipment This phase is currently being implemented and will soon be ready for testing. Throughout all of these movements toward a stronger, technology-supported program, the College continues to comply with Section 6.4.2 of the SACS recommendation. We continue to use our written Preventative Maintenance Program for all areas not automated until the complete program is incorporated into the new Asset Management/ Preventative Maintenance Program in the 2009/10 fiscal year. We will continue annual updates on the Preventative Maintenance Program even after the entire program is automated. The annual evaluation of the College’s Preventative Maintenance Program over the past five years has resulted in scores of improvements, additions and revisions to the Preventative Maintenance Program. Continuing this annual review process has improved the College’s ability to be proactively involved in maintaining the College’s operating system, resulting in longer equipment life and reduced breakdown periods, which could strengthen the College’s ability to provide uninterrupted programs and classes. 4 Palm Beach Community College Fifth Year Follow-Up Report Documentation for 6.4.2 (Appendix A) Section Recommendation 6.4.2 (Buildings, Grounds, and Equipment Maintenance) Provide evidence that the evaluation of the Preventive Maintenance Program (PMP) has been implemented and document that a clear relationship exists between the evaluation of the PMP’s effectiveness and resulting improvements made in the program. Section Actions Status Vice President/ Administrator A-1 Continue to make use of Ongoing John Wasukanis Agenda/Meeting Minutes Richard Becker Template to document use of data for decision-making. A-2 Preventative Maintenance Ongoing with John Wasukanis Program Document updated yearly Richard Becker each year based on input update from management, maintenance personnel, campus provosts. February of every year revised document printed and shared with all managers and staff for continuous feedback. Color code revisions for ease of identification. A-3 Developed Facilities Web Updated as John Wasukanis site. needed. Pat Myerscough A-4 Fall of 2004 automated PMP Ongoing John Wasukanis and incorporated Richard Becker computerized work orders. Continued to explore additional technology to further automate Maintenance Management 5 Palm Beach Community College Fifth Year Follow-Up Report Section Actions Status Vice President/ Administrator Systems, combine Work Order System, PMP, and Conditional Assessment of operating system. A-5 Developed contract June Contract John Wasukanis 2005 to: Development of an awarded Richard Becker online Asset Fully Management/Preventative implemented Maintenance Program for all May 2007 HVAC equipment throughout the College; Conditional Assessment of all HVAC systems and equipment throughout College; A new online Work Order Program; Integration of automated Inspection Request. Automated State Mandated Inspections. 6 Palm Beach Community College Fifth Year Follow-Up Report Compliance with Section 6.4.3 (Physical Resources: Safety and Security) Provide evidence that the evaluation of the Safety and Security Plan has been implemented, and document that a clear relationship exists between the evaluation of the program’s effectiveness and resulting improvements made in the area of safety and security planning. The SACS self-study process and the review and recommendations of the visiting team were a driving force to help PBCC achieve a technologically supported Safety and Security Program. The implementation of the program has brought about user-friendly access to appropriate materials for providing information to support decision-making