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Pima Community College
Transportation Technologies Study
Benchmarking Analysis
Umpqua Community College, Roseburg Campus
December 2015
Pima Community College – Transportation Technologies 2 Benchmarking Study - December 2015
INTRODUCTION As part of the Campus Master Plan, Paulien & Associates used benchmarking techniques to develop a preliminary program for a Transportation Technologies Training Center. The goal was to benchmark two-year institutions that offered multiple certifications in the transportation industry. This study reviewed two relevant programs:
Automotive Technologies Diesel Technologies
Automotive Technology The program study considered, at a minimum, institutions with at least three of the following programs:
Ford ASSET Chrysler/MOPAR CAP GM ASEP Toyota T-Ten Honda PACT
These programs allow students to receive a two-year Associate’s degree while completing an internship with a local dealership. Each program is certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). As an example, GM ASEP instructors are factory trained and certified by GM to meet both ASEP and ASE/NATEF requirements. This ensures that the curriculum meets or exceeds industry standards. Instructors are required to update their skills annually and meet challenging and constantly evolving standards. As part of the program, GM provides new vehicles, training components, training aids, and factory special tools for students to work with and learn from in a closely supervised and structured environment. Students and GM dealers receive credit for a majority of the GM Service college curriculum upon successful graduation. The consultant compiled data from the selected institutions with multiple industry programs, reviewing the total assignable square feet (ASF) and the various types of spaces needed for this program. Institutions represented in the comparative analysis included:
Solano Community College De Anza College Tidewater Community College Broward College Stark State College Glendale Community College (Maricopa CCD) Sinclair Community College Umpqua Community College (OR) Oklahoma State University – Institute of Technology (OSUIT) Northeast Community College (NE)
A large majority of automotive programs at these institutions were housed in separate facilities dedicated to the automotive program. The largest in terms of facilities was OSUIT, with a total of 86,000 ASF and six industry sponsored programs. De Anza College in Cupertino, California dedicated 15,000 ASF with a focus on smog and hybrid electric cars. The remainder of the colleges averaged 28,000 to 35,000 ASF for their automotive technologies programs. Of note, Glendale Community College’s (GCC) new automotive technologies building called T3 is scheduled to open in November 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. The GCC
Pima Community College – Transportation Technologies 3 Benchmarking Study - December 2015
program has all three sponsors, Ford, Chrysler, and GM, in approximately 35,000 gross square feet of space. As future student enrollment data for the Pima Community College (PCC) automotive technologies program was not available, the benchmarking data was compiled at the facility or building level. Additional space was added for a possible stackable credential in Alternative Fuels. The ASF noted in the automotive technologies preliminary program plan includes indoor space only. Secure outdoor vehicle and some cold storage space will also be needed depending on the number of industry-sponsored programs offered by PCC.
Preliminary Automotive Technologies Program
Pima Community College ‐ Benchmark Analysis
Space Quantity Stations
ASF/
Station
Subtotal
ASF Total ASF
Classroom/Demonstration Rooms 4 24 28 2,688
Computer/Training Resource/Showroom 1 24 50 1,200
Classroom Storage 4 1 100 400
4,288
Faculty Offices 12 1 120 1,440
Adjunct Space 1 4 50 200
Conference Room 1 15 24 360
Faculty Changing Rooms/lockers 2 1 110 220
2,220
Vehicle bays with lifts/work benches 12 1 450 5,400
Vehicle Bays without lifts 4 1 425 1,700
Alignment Bays 2 1 400 800
Parts Storage/Tool Rooms/Supplies 3 1 1 1,850
Vehicle movement/walk‐around space 18 1 120 2,160
11,910
Powertrain/Transmission 1 1 1150 1,150
Engine Performance/Emissions Lab 1 1 1250 1,250
Alignment/Brakes/Suspension area 2 1 575 1,150
Alternative Fuels/Electric/Hybrid 2 1 950 1,900
Electrical/Heating/Air Conditioning 2 1 625 1,250
Small Machine Shop/Dyno 1 1 975 975
General laboratory storage 4 1 1 1,200
8,875
Student Lockers (adjacent to restrooms) 75 1 2.5 188
Student Break Room w/ Vending/Microwave/Sink 1 15 25 375
Industrial Wash Sinks 1 4 20 80
Restrooms/Student Changing Areas 2 15 20 600
Hazardous Materials Storage 1 1 50 50
1,293
Total 28,586
ASF = Assignable Square Feet
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The two alternative fuels labs could be used for National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) training. Alternate fuels technology is strongly emphasized in the state with research conducted at Arizona State University. The curriculum in the Alternate Fuels Program could include hands-on training in the following areas:
• Diagnosis and System Maintenance; • Conversion kits and installation; • Alternate fuels like: M85 and E85, electric, propane, compressed natural gas, ethanol,
biodiesel, hydrogen and many more;, • An extensive understanding of key components, such as: regulators, converters, lock-offs,
mixers, and injection. The preliminary program does not account for mechanical, janitorial, or student circulation space within the building. Space to maneuver vehicles to-and-from instructional bays has been accounted for in the program but may need to be altered during design. The program includes 18 instructional vehicle bays; 12 with hydraulic lifts. Classroom/demonstration rooms were developed for each of the three industry-sponsored programs and a general service technician program that could be tied to a developmental pathway of I-BEST program. The number of faculty offices was based on benchmark averages. The six instructional laboratories could be stand-alone or integrated in the shop floor area. A total of 28,586 ASF was estimated based on comparative data. As most of the building would be open floor space, a reduced net-to-gross ratio may be warranted. Diesel Technologies Diesel programs vary by type of award and area of focus. Listed are three focuses:
1) Diesel Technology
a. Heavy-duty truck technician b. Field service and sales representative c. Service and warranty writer
2) On-Site Power Generation a. Power generation technician b. Industrial maintenance c. sales representative
3) Diesel Technician a. Heavy duty truck technician for dealership b. Field service technician c. Assistant service manager
The consultant benchmarked six institutions offering various certificates and two-year degrees in related diesel programs. As this would be a new program for PCC, it was difficult to predict the number of students or demand for the program. On average, a total of 22,821 ASF was allocated to these programs at benchmarked institutions. The majority of this space was classified as teaching laboratories. For example at Portland Community College, laboratory space houses:
More than 50 diesel engines, 12 of which are computer controlled. Fifty heavy-duty transmissions and several differentials. Eleven trucks, one equipped with computer-controlled engines, with a world-class Allison,
computer-controlled transmission. Three backhoes. Two Bobcat skid steers.
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Three forklifts. Hundreds of individual components. Five shop PCs loaded with the latest diagnostic software.
Portland Community College’s diesel shop is a 17,000-square-foot facility with state-of-the-art equipment and tooling. The shop is surrounded by four classrooms to easily accommodate the lecture/lab format of instruction which allows students to learn "hands on" how to diagnose and repair complex systems. Laboratory service space also includes a staffed tool room with the latest specialty equipment.
Pima Community College Program Benchmarks
Diesel Techology/Technician
Total
ASF
Departmental
Classrooms
Teaching
Labs
Open
Labs
Office &
Conference
Other
Space
OSU ‐ Institute of Technology 37,264 6,569 27,850 0 1,672 1,173
Northeast Community Colege 26,469 2,394 23,459 0 616
Southeast Community College 25,034 1,235 21,124 0 674 2,001
Portland Community College 20,323 2,432 17,021 0 870
Southern Nevada Community College 13,821 1,971 11,084 0 766
Madison Area Technical College 14,015 1,846 11,673 0 496
Comparative Average 22,821 2,741 18,702 0 849 1,587
ASF = Assignable Square Feet
Actual ASF
Other space includes faculty and student project areas and/or student lounge areas. The actual ASF needed for Pima Community College will depend on the number of stackable credentials offered, available guided pathways, and enrollment demand, as determined by industry needs.
ASSUMPTIONS AND CONDITIONS OF USE
The information used for this comparative analysis is taken from Paulien & Associates, Inc.’s project databases and industry published information. The selected institutions may have classified their space differently in their identification of space within the various space categories, slightly altering the space amounts at the room level. This data was developed to determine an order-of-magnitude ASF for the purposes of selecting a viable site for PCC’s transportation technologies program. It is not intended to replace a detailed programming exercise that will require significant input from faculty, industry sponsors, and dealership representatives.
Automotive Technologies Vision
• Vision – Competitive Comprehensive Program linked to industry and O.E.M. Partners
• Boost Class Enrollment (currently 540 students) and provide a variety of teaching environments:
• Auto-technology specific courses:• Collision technology, diesel technologies, small
engine, alternative fuels• Non-auto-technology specific courses:
• Design fabrication, engineering technology, rapid prototyping, instrumentation, mechatronics
• Desire to stay consolidated at the downtown campus
Downtown Campus – Building Use
… Administration
… Student Services
…………… Athletic
………… Academic
Academic ProgramsAutomotive TechnologyBuilding and Construction Technologies
Business - Fashion/Consumer, Retail Management
Computer Aided Drafting/Design Technology
Computer Software Applications
Fraud Examination
Health Information Management
Machine Tool Technology
Office and Administrative Professionals
Paralegal
Technical Writing
Translation and Interpretation Studies
Welding
Downtown CampusAcademic Programs
181
185
425
428
433
500
544
573
580
816
1732
2319
Spanish
Art
History
Automotive Tech
Psychology
Biology
Health Info Tech
Building & Construction Tech
Writing
Math
Machine Tool Technology
Welding
Administration Student Services Athletic Academic
Automotive Technologies Benchmarking Study Highlights• Benchmarked 10 Community College Programs• Selected only colleges with multiple automobile industry-sponsored programs:
• Ford ASSET• Chrysler CAP• GM ASEP• Toyota T-TEN• Honda -PACT
• Most programs were in stand-alone facilities• Programs ranged from 28,000 to 35,000 ASF• Preliminary program developed at 28,345 ASF:
• Classrooms/demonstration rooms• Resource area/showroom• Faculty offices• 20 instructional vehicle bays (13 with lifts)• Six specialty labs• Student amenities (lockers, break room)
Automotive Program
CLASSROOMS
OFFICES
LIFT BAY
BAY W/O LIFT
TRAINING LABS
STUDENT SUPPORT
ALIGNMENT BAY
Automotive Program Options
Option A Option B
car storage
car storage
central vehicular and pedestrian circulation
bay entry
bay entry
entry zones
CLASSROOMS
OFFICES
LIFT BAY BAY W/O LIFT
TRAINING LABSSTUDENT SUPPORT
ALIGNMENT BAY DIESEL REPAIR
COLLISION REPAIR
loop vehicular and pedestrian circulation
bay entry
Diesel Tech.
Training Labs
Vehicle Repair
Training Labs
Vehicle Repair
Diesel Tech.
Automotive Program Options
Option A Plan
CLASSROOMS
OFFICES
LIFT BAY
BAY W/O LIFT
TRAINING LABS
STUDENT SUPPORT
ALIGNMENT BAY
DIESEL REPAIR
COLLISION REPAIR
Diesel Tech.
Training Labs
Vehicle Repair
Classrooms
Automotive Program Options
Option B Plan
CLASSROOMS
OFFICES
LIFT BAY
BAY W/O LIFT
TRAINING LABS
STUDENT SUPPORT
ALIGNMENT BAY
DIESEL REPAIR
COLLISION REPAIR
Diesel Tech.
Training Labs
Vehicle Repair
Automotive Layout Options
1
w drachman st
n stone ave
mabel st
n 11th ave
e helen st
central vehicle and pedestrianentry
diesel & collision repair entry
campus front door
car storage
TOTAL GSF: 57,000
Site Impacts
• Proposed layout creates a strong presence across Science & Tech Bldg.
• Creates a visible front door for the building on Mabel St. and Drachman St.
• Would cut off the central walk connecting to the campus
2
w drachman st
n stone ave
mabel st
n 11th ave
e helen st
Automotive Layout Options
car storage
campus front door
TOTAL GSF: 51,000
diesel & collision repair entry
loop vehicle and pedestrianentry
Site Impacts
• Proposed layout allows for future growth while maintaining the central walk connecting to the campus.
• Creates a corner presence on Drachman Street
• Multiple entries on North and South.
• Could impact traffic arriving from the north
• Not immediately adjacent to Sci-Technology Building
3
n stone ave
mabel st
n 11th ave
e helen st
Automotive Layout Options
campus front door
car storage
w drachman st
TOTAL GSF: 50,000
diesel & collision repair entry
central vehicle and pedestrianentry
Site Impacts
• Proposed location reinforces academic core
• Creates a courtyard with a visible front face for the building
• Keeps vehicular access to the sides
• Realignments to the site maybe required
• May impact traffic pattern on West side.
4
w drachman st
n stone ave
mabel st
n 11th ave
e helen st
Automotive Layout Options
campus front door
car storage
TOTAL GSF: 48,000
diesel & collision repair entry
central vehicle and pedestrianentry
Site Impacts
• Proposed location reinforces academic core
• Creates a courtyard with a visible front face for the building
• Keeps vehicular access to the sides
• Re-alignments to the site maybe required
• May impact traffic pattern on West side if no re-alignment occurs.
5
w drachman st
n stone ave
mabel st
n 11th ave
e helen st
Automotive Layout Options
car storage
campus front door
TOTAL GSF: 52,000
central vehicle and pedestrianentry
diesel & collision repair entry
Site Impact
• Slightly disconnected from the academic core
• Would need to remove covered solar parking
• Minimal impact to traffic patterns