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District Modernization Update Environmental Impact Report (EIR) The DEIR (Draft Environmental Impact Report) has been delivered to the State Clearinghouse beginning the 45 day review period on July 24. The report is available on the College website ('Measure C Updates’ page) and in hard copy on both campuses at the Internet café at IVC and the Kentfield Library. The Swinerton Offices will also have hard copies available for review anytime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The FEIR (Final Environmental Impact Report) will be submitted to the Board of Trustees in November for action. Joint Workshop The architects for the Fine & Performing Arts and Science-Math-Central Plant Projects have met to resolve common access issues related to all three projects on the Kentfield Campus. These three projects are close together and will require a joint effort by the architectural firms. DSA (Division of the State Architect) All projects for both the Kentfield and Indian Valley Campuses had a preliminary review by DSA. For a list of the current projects for College of Marin’s campuses at Kentfield and Indian Valley, please go to the College website and visit the Measure C Updates page.
Kentfield Campus PE Complex Modernization Architect is finishing details. Project submitted for review to DSA (Division of the State Architect) on June 15, 2007.
PE Portables “Portable Village” is in design for the PE group. Final project cost estimates, review, and analysis in progress. PE Complex PV Project Geotechnical investigation is underway for structural and foundation design. This process is near completion and DSA submittal is expected in late July 2007. Restroom Facility Larkspur Annex This facility should be delivered, hooked up, and connections complete by late August 2007. Gateway Complex The FPP (Final Project Proposal) for the Gateway Complex has been submitted to the State to request matching state funds. The review process will take approximately one year. Science Building Roof Repairs The current Science Building will be used for “Swing Space” over the next 3 to 4 years. Investigation of the roof is currently in progress and based on the discovery following the investigation repairs will begin prior to the rainy, winter season. Science-Math-Central Plant Complex The building layout is being finalized by the User Group and the new Architect. The ‘specialized’ Data Center User Group met this past week to resolve programming and layout issues for the new Data Center to be located in the Science-Math Building. West Campus Bridge Project in preliminary design pending a possible new location based on changes to the Science-Math-Central Plant Complex. This should be resolved before the end of the Summer Break. Performing Arts Modernization The Architects concluded the Schematic Design Phase on June 19, 2007 as scheduled. Currently the architects are refining the cost model. This project moved into the Design Development Phase on July 18, 2007. New Fine Arts Building The Architects concluded the Schematic Design Phase on June 19, 2007 as scheduled. Currently the architects are refining the cost model. This project moved into the Design Development Phase on July 18, 2007. Indian Valley Campus New Main Building Complex Schematic design review with DSA occurred on July 6, 2007. Cost estimates will be reviewed in the coming weeks. The Architects are proceeding with the next phase of design. Transportation Technology Complex Additional soil borings are needed as requested by DSA for the new office area following comments on the Schematic Design for this project. These additional soil borings occurred on Thursday, July 26.
KUDOS Many thanks to Dean of Workshop Development Nanda Schorske for her leadership in bringing WaMTEC to College of Marin’s Indian Valley Campus. The Grand Opening event was a great success with many special guests attending, including Supervisor Susan Adams, Dist 1; Supervisor Charles McGlashan, Dist 3; Supervisor Judy Arnold, Dist 5; Assemblyman Jared Huffman; Novato Mayor Mary Jeanne MacLeamy; Representing Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey: Tom Ross and Anita Franzi; Cynthia Koehler, President of the Marin Municipal Water District Board; Rick Frietas, Vice President of the North Marin Water District Board of Directors; Wanden Treanor, COM Trustee; Phil Kranenburg, COM Trustee; Greg Brockbank, COM Trustee; and Eva Long, COM Trustee among others. WaMTECmission is to research, develop, and demonstrate new water management practices and technologies that support a sustainable environment and a prosperous economy; and to engage and educate industry leaders and the broader community in state-of-the-art water and landscape management practices. Special thinks to COM Environmental Landscape Professor Dr. Fernando Agudelo-Silva, Laurie Loefler, and Julie Oyle for their help making the event a tremendous success! COM English Instructional Specialist and part time instructor Rowena Southard’s short story “Translucence,” published in Sybil’s Garage No. 4 was favorably declared Kafkaesque by one reviewer. “This story, a study of the isolated humanity of a brilliant entomologist, is a delicately phrased stroll through identity, projection, and obsession.” Upcoming College of Marin Board of Trustees and the College of Marin Foundation Directors invite you to the:
Personnel Actions from July 17, 2007 Appointment of classified personnel The following classified staff appointments were approved at the July 12 meeting of the College of Marin Board of Trustees:
Appointment and /or change of educational management personnel
Have a great week! Frances L.White, Ph.D. Superintendent/President
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