Construction is complete, the open house celebration is done, and now the new Downtown Saginaw Center is fulfilling its promise as an educational centerpiece.
Classes began August 26 with more than 600 students. With state-of-the-art technology, special use training rooms and a science lab, the center offers popular classes that support occupational and transfer degree programs. Additional services available to support students include admissions, financial aid and academic advising. Testing and tutoring services are also available in the Learning Commons, as well as computer lab access.
“This investment in current and future students living and working in Saginaw County will increase their level of access to higher education,” said Delta College President Dr. Jean Goodnow. “The new Downtown Saginaw Center will create a pathway for more residents to enter the career pipeline.
“Delta College would like to thank all Saginaw business and government leaders for their support as we pursued this goal,” she added. “I’d like to recognize Tim Morales, Saginaw City Manager, as well as State leaders Senator Ken Horn and Representative Vanessa Guerra for their support. It couldn’t have happened without them.”
At the Open House
The open house was a chance for families to celebrate, explore and learn.
With a focus on learning, children enjoyed a Dr. Slime science show, participated in hands-on activities in the STEM Explorer mobile science lab and discovered more about our universe with a Delta Planetarium demonstration.
Potential students learned about the Downtown Saginaw Center’s certificate and associate degree programs, scheduled career exploration sessions and talked with admission representatives.
Activities at the open house also included bounce houses, games, PBS characters Peg + Cat and Daniel Tiger, refreshments, prizes and giveaways.
Downtown Saginaw Center Programs
With the opening of the Downtown Saginaw Center, Delta College is strengthening its ability to deliver high caliber college instruction and workforce training, close to those in need of higher education. Several programs can be completed at the Downtown Saginaw location:
- Associate in Arts and Michigan Transfer Agreement
- Clinical Medical Assistant – Advanced Certificate
- Criminal Justice – Loss Prevention Specialist
- Fire Science Technology – Associate in Applied Science
- Health Foundations – Advanced Certificate
- Office Professions – Office Skills Core – Certificate of Achievement
- Youth Services – Certificate of Achievement