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    Business and Administrative Services (BAS)

    Business and Administrative Services (BAS) provides financial, operational, and administrative support to help Laney College achieve its mission, vision, and values. With oversight of the college’s budget and operations, BAS is committed to supporting institutional goals and student learning while ensuring effective and efficient campus services.

    Services Provided
    • Manages budget development and reporting
    • Assigns faculty/staff parking permits
    • Processes custodial maintenance/repair work order requests
    • Develops and manages campus budget
    • Campus Budget Administration
    • Campus Standard Operating Procedures and Compliance
    • Employee Enrollment Fee Waivers Processing
    • eForm Processing
    • General Administrative Support Services
    • Grants and Contracts Support
    • Key Distribution and Building Access
    BAS Newsletters

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    October 2024

    Business Office Forms

    Please submit completed forms to the Business Office in the Tower Building, Room 213, or by email to lbusinessoffice@peralta.edu

    Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
    Administrative Procedures
    Title SOP Number
    Master Grants Manual  
    Leave of Absence Report BUS 3.00.01
    Payroll Timesheets BUS 3.09.00
    Electronic Personnel Action Forms BUS 3.18.01
    Purchasing Procedure BUS 3.31.00
    Operating Budget Management BP 6.01
    College Budget Planning BP 6.02
    ASLC Fund Procedures BUS 6.03.00
    Petty Cash Reimbursement BUS 6.10.00
    Invoice Requisitions BUS 6.31.01
    Fundraising Guidelines BUS 6.35.00
    Parking Control BUS 6.43.00
    Facility Key Control BUS 6.61.00
    Work Order Request – Mainstar BUS 6.61.00
    Custodial Work Order Requests BUS 6.61.01
    Repair & Adjustment of ADA Paddled Doors BUS 6.61.02
    Use of Facilities BUS 6.64.00
    Theater & Music Room (G-189) Chair Lifts & Platform Lifts BUS 6.65
    Telephone Service Requests BUS 6.93.01
    Non-Discrimination Statement on Marketing Materials BUS 6.94
    Non-Discriminatory Restroom Facility Access BUS 6.95

     

    Academic Procedures
    Title SOP Number
    College-Wide Tutoring Program ASA 4.20.00
    Library Closing Routine ASA 5.30.01
    Library Opening Routine ASA 5.30.02
    Borrowing Materials ASA 5.30.03
    Textbook Reserve Area ASA 5.30.04
    Internet Book Catalog ASA 5.30.05
    Rules of Conduct ASA 5.30.06
    Loan Desk ASA 5.30.07
    Reserving Rooms ASA 5.30.08
    Listening/Viewing Center ASA 5.30.09
    Information Desk ASA 5.30.10
    Group Study Rooms ASA 5.30.11
    Library Cards ASA 5.30.12
    Collection Development ASA 5.30.13
    Library Orientations ASA 5.30.14
    Requesting AV Equipment ASA 5.30.15
    LVC/Computer Labs ASA 5.30.16
    Student Affairs Procedures
    Title SOP Number
    Grant Development ASA 5.02.00
    Assessment – English & Math for New Students ASA 4.10.01
    Assessment – ESL Student Testing ASA 4.10.02
    CalWORKS – Counseling Case Management ASA 4.31.01
    CalWORKS – Eligibility Verification Process ASA 4.31.02
    ClaWORKS – Student Intake Orientation ASA 4.31.03
    EOPS/CARE Student Recruitment ASA 4.31.04
    Student Services Outreach Event Reservation ASA 4.31.05
    Student Code of Conduct ASA 4.40.01

     

    Emergency Closure Procedures
    Laney College has established procedures to guide decisions in the event of severe temperatures, HVAC malfunctions, or other safety risks. The College President, in consultation with district leadership, faculty, and student representatives, will determine when campus closure is necessary. Notifications will be issued promptly through official communication channels, and guidance will be provided for students and employees regarding responsibilities during the closure.

    Contact Info

    Business and Administrative Services
    Tower Building, Room 213 (T-213)
    900 Fallon Street
    Oakland, CA 94607
    Phone: (510) 464-3228
    Fax: (510) 986-6957
    lbusinessoffice@peralta.edu

    Vice-President Business and Administrative Services
    Ashish Sahni
    Tower Building, Room 215 (T-215)
    asahni@peralta.edu
    Phone: (510) 464-3232

    Staff Assistant
    Bebe Phothyrath
    Tower Building, Room 213 (T-213)
    dphothyrath@peralta.edu
    Phone: (510) 464-3228

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    Office Hours

    Monday – Friday
    8:00am – 4:00pm

    Peralta District & Laney College Public Safety Services

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    Peralta Community College District’s Public Safety Services is dedicated to safeguarding the lives and property of students, employees, and visitors across all campuses, including Laney College. Our mission is to maintain peace, enforce federal, state, and local laws, and ensure a safe environment conducive to learning.

    At Laney College, Public Safety Services works closely with students, faculty, and staff to address safety concerns and promote a secure campus atmosphere. Through proactive partnerships and community engagement, we aim to create an environment where education can thrive without interruption.

    Contact Information:
    For immediate assistance or to report concerns, please contact Peralta Public Safety Services at (510) 466-7236.

    On-Campus Security Provider:
    Laney College partners with Diligence Security Group to enhance campus security and support our commitment to safety.

    Custodial Services

    Custodial Services is responsible for maintaining a clean environment within all buildings on the Laney College campus, including classrooms, common areas and offices.  Additional responsibilities include grounds maintenance, event set-up and providing custodial supplies.

    Services Provided

    During the semester these services are not billable to the requesting department:

    • Cleaning classroom carpets/floors, and vertical writing surfaces and trays
    • Cleaning restrooms and replenishing supplies
    • Cleaning windows
    • Dusting common area surfaces
    • Emptying trash cans in common areas
    • Locking and unlocking keyed main entrances of buildings
    • Maintaining and distributing custodial supplies
    • Maintaining common area floors/carpets
    • Ordering custodial supplies
    • Replacing light bulbs
    • Special event set-ups
    • Vacuuming office, emptying trash and recycling

    During the semester break these services are performed by Custodial Services:

    • Deep cleaning, stripping and waxing of floors
    • Pressure washing the grounds and facades of buildings
    Services NOT Provided
    • Move heavy furniture
    • Move personal belongings in order to clean
    • Clean laboratory, bench tops, countertops, sinks, or maintain sink-related items
    • Personal carpeting and area rugs are not owned or maintained by Custodial Services

    To request custodial services for all campus facilities and event set-ups, email Business and Administrative Services at lbusinessoffice@peralta.edu

    Staff Contacts

    Head Custodian (Day time shift)
    Tyrone Hall
    thall@peralta.edu
    510-464-3115

    Lead Custodian (Swing shift)
    Margaret Gonzales
    mgonzales@peralta.edu
    510-464-3115

    Laney Custodial

    Food & Catering Services

    Laney Culinary

    Food Services provides delicious and nutritious meals to Laney College students, faculty and staff.

    Services Provided       

    • Catering: Limited catering services on and off campus for selected events.
    • Laney Bistro - Collaborates with Culinary Arts Instruction to sell food in a formal dining environment.  Menus are determined by the culinary courses taught. Located in Building E, access on the ground level from the side facing the estuary.
    • Student Cafeteria- Collaborates with Culinary Arts Instruction to market and sell food in a cafeteria. Located in the Student Center, 2nd floor.
    Requesting Catering Services

    Catering Services will help you plan the ideal menu for your event.  Please contact the Food Services Supervisor at least 10 days prior to the event with the number of attendees, budget, desired layout, amenities, time of event, setup and breakdown needs.

    Staff Contacts:

    Food Services Supervisor
    Alfred Brown
    Office: Student Center Cafeteria
    Phone: (510) 464-3519
    Email: abrown@peralta.edu

    Food Services Manager
    Neil Burmenko
    Office: Student Center Cafeteria, 2nd Floor.
    Email: nburmenko@peralta.edu
    Phone: (510) 464-3403 & (510) 464-3520

    Store Keeper Services

    Store Keeper Services manages all incoming materials, supplies and equipment delivered to Laney College from the Peralta Community College warehouse.

    Services Provided

    • Removes unused furniture and equipment from campus facilities
    • Tracks the status of purchase orders delivered to the District warehouse

    Location

    Tower Building, Room 104, (T-104)

    Hours of Operation

    Monday - Friday, 9:00AM – 5:30PM

    Requesting Store Keeper Services

    The store keeper staff receives and processes requests directly from the Business Office.  To request store keeper services email Business and Administrative Services at lbusinessoffice@peralta.edu

     

    Business and Administrative Services Staff

    Vice President of Business and Administrative Services, BAS

    Ashish Sahni

    (510) 464-3226

    asahni@peralta.edu

    Staff Assisstant, BAS

    Bebe Phothyrath

    (510) 464-3228

    dphothyrath @peralta.edu

    Principal Financial Analyst, BAS

    Kevin Q. Tran

    (510) 464-3309

    kqtran@peralta.edu

    Staff Services Specialist/Fiscal, BAS

    Pak Ho

    (510) 464-3378

    pho@peralta.edu

    Staff Services Specialist/Fiscal, BAS

    Diana Davaasuren

    (510) 464-3239

    ddavaasuren@peralta.edu

    Facilities Project Coordinator, BAS

    Kinetta Barnett

    (510) 986-6984

    kroberts@peralta.edu

    Facilities Services Specialist, BAS

    Janice Browne

    (510) 464-3235

    laneyfacilities@peralta.edu

    Storekeeper Supervisor, BAS

    Ramon Ramos

    ramonramos@peralta.edu