Vent Hoods in Organic Lab



Initiative TitleVent Hoods in Organic Lab
Submitted in Previous Year(s)2022
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale

There are currently only two vent hoods in the organic chemistry lab RCSE 226. One is used for chemical storage the other is used by students when working with chemicals.  The problem is that there are up to 18 students trying to use that single vent hood at the same time (not possible).  Each student workspace (lab table) should have a dedicated vent hood. If we add 5 vent hoods to the room then the students could work in groups of 3 at each station. This is much safer and practical.  This is a problem for the organic chemistry room since that course uses much stronger chemicals than our other classes. This is also why there is a dedicated organic lab room. 

Consequences of this initiative not being funded

It is not safe or possible to use a single vent hood for 18 students. 

Department Goals
Programs
LocationsMain Campus
Estimated Completion Date06/07/2024
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?No
ImportanceHigh
Funding Source
Created11/02/2022 12:19 pm
Updated08/29/2023 8:54 am

Institutional Goals

Goal How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
safe environment
Safe environment

Action Steps

Action Step Responsible Party Order
Order Vent hoods Facilities and Dept chair 1
install vent hoods facilities 2

Expected Outcomes

Outcome Order
Increases lab safety 1

Assessment Methods

Method Description Other Method Responsible Party
Observations Information can be collected while observing “events” (including, sponsored activities, student {office staff} sessions, etc.) in the natural setting. Observation can provide information on student behaviors and attitudes. Chemistry faculry and chair

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST: $20,500.00
RECURRING COST: $0.00

Equipment

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
Vent hoods and duct work $19500.00
  • Science Engineering and Architecture
TOTAL: $19,500.00 / $0.00

Facility

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
Installation modifications to duct work $1000.00
  • Facilities
TOTAL: $1,000.00 / $0.00

Supply

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
TOTAL: $0.00 / $0.00

Staffing

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
TOTAL: $0.00 / $0.00

Training

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
TOTAL: $0.00 / $0.00

Marketing

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
TOTAL: $0.00 / $0.00

Other

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
TOTAL: $0.00 / $0.00

Prioritization

Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Initiative Title Department
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19
6
2
Vent Hoods in Organic Lab
$20,500.00 / $0.00
Science Engineering and Architecture

Prioritization Notes

Level 5 (Cabinet)

None

Assessment

DateDepartment NameStatusCost to DateFunding Source 
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