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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


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


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.


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.

Pima Community College 01/12/2016AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES STUDY

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

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

DIESEL REPAIR

COLLISION REPAIR

Automotive Spaces

LOUNGE

TRAINING/WORK SPACES

CLASSROOMS

OUTDOOR SPACES

CAFE

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.


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


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


car storage

campus front door

TOTAL GSF: 51,000


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


campus front door

car storage

w drachman st

TOTAL GSF: 50,000



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


campus front door

car storage

TOTAL GSF: 48,000



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


car storage

campus front door

TOTAL GSF: 52,000



Site Impact

• Slightly disconnected from the academic core

• Would need to remove covered solar parking

• Minimal impact to traffic patterns

Statement of Probable Cost

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