Before the regular meeting started the Dean made a few remarks. Contracts have been let for demolishing the old buildings and the RFP is out for bid for the new building construction. The bureaucracy moves slowly.
Foundry upgrade is also underway.
Working with Citation in that regard. Department is actively pursuing an SME grant for a plastics program working with Cerritos College. A new CNC machine has been acquired for one of the labs in the new building, however, assistance is needed to acquire tooling. The machine was funded in part by the department from funds raised through the Taguchi Center and from the IAC and from a grant from the President. The department is heavily involved in preparation for the scheduled ABET accreditation visit.