Facilities and Infrastructure Issues and Updates

As we navigate the transformation of our San Francisco campus, with many programs and studios in new facilities and Founders Hall fully occupied for the first time, we are experiencing a number of challenges with campus infrastructure, including WiFi network connectivity, equipment, and facilities.

Please monitor this page for ongoing status updates, as well as some of the steps we are taking to improve communications with our campus community as we work to address and quickly resolve these problems.

We continue to receive requests, suggestions, and feedback at fall22-needs@cca.edu. If you have a concern, need, or question, please email us so your concern or question can be addressed.

Communication	Schedule
Student Council will host a Town Hall with key senior administrators on November 16 and is working to set the date. In the meantime, they are inviting the student community to submit questions. Students, please submit questions here no later than Friday, November 11 by 3 pm.	Town Hall is scheduled for Wednesday, 11/16/2022 at 3 pm in Timken Hall. Deadline for submitting questions is 11/11/22.
The Architecture Division held a town hall for students to share their concerns. The dean and department chairs, as well as the VP of Operations and Capital Projects, were in attendance. Over 100 students attended and presented their concerns in a professional manner.	Architecture town hall took place 10/27/22. Detailed notes were taken and are being shared with the administration.
Portal page: Facilities and Infrastructure Issues and Updates	This page launched 10/20/2022 and will be updated regularly.
We will continue to provide regular updates via email and additional channels such as the Student Affairs and HR newsletters.	As updates become available.

WiFi connectivity issues have been resolved, although some users continue to experience slow Internet speeds. Please reference the Network Status page for timely updates on the problems we’re seeing, how we’re addressing them, and what you can do if you are impacted.

Electrical work in the Main Building (1111 8th Street)

There was a brief, planned electrical shut-down in the Main Building, Tuesday October 25, from 5 am to 9 am to accommodate necessary electrical repairs. The work was successfully completed and all affected equipment is fully functional.

Animation

Issue	Status	Schedule
HVAC (ventilation) work is incomplete.	The new Animation classrooms had infrastructure installed before the start of the fall 2022 semester. However, parts of the system were delayed due to global supply chain issues. The units arrived recently and four of eight units were installed as of Wednesday 10/19/22. The remaining four units were installed and electrical connections completed by 10/28.	Complete

Ceramics Studio

Issue	Status	Schedule
Not all kilns are operational.	The semester began with two working electrical kilns and the Blaauw gas fired kiln, as planned. All 10 kilns are now operational. Staff have been bisque firing by coordinating their work with the contractors.	Complete
Ventilation work is incomplete.	Duct and HVAC work was completed by Friday, 10/28. The work is complex and requires custom fabrication of all parts.	Complete
Glaze room is not accessible due to ongoing ventilation and electrical work.	Glaze room is fully functional.	Complete pending the relocation of some tool storage

Digital Craft Lab

Issue	Status	Schedule
PotterBots that were ordered over the summer arrived late, right before school started. Several of them arrived damaged.	CCA hired a studio manager who is knowledgeable about PotterBots to get the machines up and running. Two PotterBots have been working and classes are using them as part of their curriculum. Parts arrived for the third and were installed on 10/28. All PotterBots are functional.	Complete
Power-supply issues	Our electrical contractor now has the information they need to design the electrical system to support the fleet of 6 PotterBots and additional iMac computers.	Electrician has begun work on upgrading electrical circuits. The completion date is estimated as Wednesday, 11/9.

Digital Fine Arts Studio (DFAS)

Issue	Status	Schedule
Lighting should be modified for color correction. The studio lights must be lowered to remove shadows from printed material.	Skylight has been closed off and color correcting lights were replaced. Specialized brackets were ordered and installed.	Complete.

Game Arts

Issue	Status	Schedule
Lights in the new classrooms do not have controls that work independently from the hallway and are dimmable.	Additional controls added to resolve the issue.	Complete.
Additional electrical outlet is needed.	Outlet has been installed.	Complete.

Jewelry and Metal Arts

Issue	Status	Schedule
The turquoise “jewelry boxes” (shipping containers) need power and exterior lights.	The boxes (and equipment within) are fully functional and are temporarily powered by extension cords. Final conduit was installed and electricians are pulling electrical wiring for power. Electrical power upgrades are complete and exterior lights installed.	Complete
JMA senior studio (N3) needs a keypad installed on the existing door.	Due to the custom nature of the existing door, the keypad was only partially installed. The contractor was required to order a special hardware kit due to the width of the specialized door.	Special hardware kit has been ordered, but due to supply chain challenges, no delivery or install date has been provided.

Library

Issue	Status	Schedule
Installation of high-density shelving units in Simpson Library	The high-density shelves were initially part of the 2024 Library upgrade plan. The project was expedited to help the Library function more efficiently during Unification. A final structural panel has been installed and Library staff has been trained.	Complete
Book check-out during Library construction.	Book check out is available online and books are brought over from the Oakland collection several times a week.	The Simpson Library should re-open with the integrated Oakland and SF collections by the end of November 2022.

Rapid Prototyping Studio

Issue	Status	Schedule
Due to power surges associated with the September heat wave, the CNC router had a mechanical failure, and was down temporarily as we awaited delivery of a replacement part.	CNC router has been repaired and is fully operational.	Complete

Welding Shop

Issue	Status	Schedule
Welding Shop construction	Construction is complete, providing a new complement to the shop on the second floor of the main building.	Complete

RayKo Photo Center (428 Third Street)

Issue	Status	Schedule
Electrical boxes in spray booth need water-protective covers.	Covers have been installed.	Complete
Waterproof lights need to be installed.	Lights were ordered and have been installed.	Complete

Counseling Center (80 Carolina Street)

Issue	Status	Schedule
Counseling rooms are experiencing acoustical (sound) leakage	Soundproofing work was completed.	Complete
Notification doorbells for each counseling room and a keypad for the front door are needed.	Installation of doorbells and keypad is complete.	Door indicator lights will be programmed by Friday, 11/11 by Tech Services.
Room 119 will be converted into an additional counseling room.	Contractor is looking at cost effective options and will provide a final estimate and schedule by Friday, 10/21/22.	Expected completion of work is Friday, 11/11/22.

Modular Classrooms (80 Carolina parking lot)

Issue	Status	Schedule
The City of San Francisco Building Department (SFDBI) has not permitted the units as anticipated. This has delayed progress on this project significantly.	CCA and consulting team continues to work with SFDBI. Pending final review, the units should be installed in December ‘22/January-‘23 timeframe. Academic Affairs has worked with instructors to relocate affected classes through the fall 2022 semester.	Permit has been approved, next phase of work getting organized. Ready for spring 2023 semester.