Teaching or Submitting a Course Idea for LifeLong Learning

Thank you very much for your interest in teaching a non-credit course, workshop or seminar through Delta College Lifelong Learning!

The course proposal form asks you a series of questions that will assist you in putting your thoughts on paper. This will help us understand what you would like to cover and how you plan to conduct the class. Examples of course descriptions can be found in our current brochure and on our website.

Please tell us how many times you feel the class should meet and which day(s) of the week and hours you prefer to teach. We recommend you limit the number of class meetings to a minimum to adequately cover the content. Adult students are very busy people and are hesitant to commit to a large number of class meetings, unless it is absolutely necessary.

The course outline can be very general at this point; just a single level outline telling us what you will cover the first meeting, what you will cover the second meeting, etc. This will be sufficient for us to make a decision regarding your proposed course. If you develop a more detailed outline for your own use in the classroom, we would like a copy for the permanent course file. Please return the course proposal form along with your resume, including any related experience, as soon as possible. Deadline for submission and session dates are listed below.

Thank you again for your interest in our program. We look forward to learning about your course idea(s). After your proposal has been reviewed, one of our Lifelong Learning staff will contact you. If you have any questions about the proposal process, please call Lindsey at 989-686-9366 or e-mail to lindseybourassa@delta.edu.

Mission of LifeLong Learning

The mission of the Lifelong Learning Department is to facilitate quality-based and innovative educational opportunities for members of the community. We define the community as diverse people of all ages in the tri-county service area. Our operating values are to be learner centered and service oriented; to create an awareness of the College in the community; to create internal and external partnerships; to use a diversity of delivery mechanisms and to use continuous improvement as we manage our work.

Semesters

There are three semesters of classes each year. A class may have any number of meetings, but most are scheduled within the semesters listed below.

The semesters are as follows:

Class Locations

Nearly all of our classes are taught at the Delta College Main Campus. However, some courses are offered at our off-site learning centers; Delta College Planetarium in Bay City, Ricker Center in Saginaw, and the Midland Center in Midland.

Role of the Teacher

The teacher is expected to design the course, effectively convey the information contained in the course as described to participants in the schedule and to take responsibility for positive leadership of the class.

The instructor suggests and then works with the Lifelong Learning staff to determine the number of class sessions, days of the week, preferred hours to teach, materials and maximum number of students. The Lifelong Learning staff is available to assist you in your planning. The Lifelong Learning staff coordinates additional details such as course fees, course location, equipment availability, and publicity.

Instructor Selection Process

Instructors may apply to teach at any time.

1. Submit a completed Course Proposal Form along with your resume. If you have questions, we will be glad to assist you in completing your Course Proposal form. If it is more convenient for you, feel free to duplicate our forms on your computer, just be sure to include all the information requested.

2. Return the forms via mail, fax, and email or drop them off at our office. After we have had an opportunity to review them, we will either call you to come in for an interview or notify you that we have decided not to offer the class you proposed.

Contact

Lifelong Learning is located on the Delta College Main Campus, H-wing; 1961 Delta Rd.  University Center, Michigan  48710. We can be reached Monday through Thursday, 8am to 4:30pm and Friday 8am – 4pm. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Lindsey Bourassa, by e-mail at lindseybourassa@delta.edu.