The Mission Statement: Delta College serves our Great Lakes Bay Region by educating, enriching, and empowering our diverse community of learners to achieve their personal, professional, and academic goals.

The Vision Statement: Delta College is our communities’ first choice to learn, work, and grow.

Values: Delta College is a diverse learning-centered community based on integrity and respect. From a foundation of leadership, we use innovation and teamwork to achieve excellence.

• Diversity: We actively promote, advocate, respect and value differences. We foster a welcoming environment of openness and appreciation for all.
• Integrity: We are committed to honesty, ethical conduct, and responsibility.
• Respect: We stand for trust, caring, loyalty and academic freedom.
• Respect: We stand for trust, caring, loyalty and academic freedom.
• Excellence: We support outstanding achievement in our students, employees, and communities. We have a passion for quality and strive for continuous improvement.
• Leadership: We create and communicate inspirational visions for results. We are accountable to our communities.
• Innovation: We rejoice in creative change. We are flexible, agile, and risk-taking.
• Teamwork: We foster communication and collaboration across boundaries, and support shared governance.
• Learning-Centered Community: We are an engaging, inclusive, diverse learning organization. We focus on academic excellence, civic responsibility and community leadership.

Program Goals: The mission of Delta College is manifested through goals which include but are not limited to provision of high quality programs and services leading to:

• Postsecondary associate degrees, certificates, and other credentials of educational achievement.
• Lower division preparation for college and university transfer.
• Occupational/workforce entry preparation.
• Occupational upgrading and retraining.
• General education.
• Educational partnerships with business, industry, government, and other institutions.
• Education for personal growth.
• Support for student needs and informed choices in academic, personal, and career decisions.
• Support for special student groups, e.g., disabled, gifted and talented, dual enrollment and minorities.
• Basic skill development and remediation.
• Instructional resources and support to enhance teaching and learning.
• Collaboration with secondary schools, other colleges and universities.
• Enrichment of wellness (such as intellectual, physical, emotional, social, recreational, cultural, occupational, and spiritual well-being).
• Development of community resources, community leadership and public service.

Operational Goals: Operational goals exist at Delta College to provide direction to the College as it manages its resources to implement program goals in an effective and efficient manner. The operational goals of Delta College are:

• To maintain an effective organizational and governance structure which supports the College goals and fosters open communication between students, faculty, administration, staff and the Board of Trustees.
• To provide the means for implementing systematic assessment, evaluation, and planning of College programs and services with high scholarly and professional standards.
• To provide for professional and curricular response to technological, economic, and social change.

Existing Academic Programs: Delta College offers Associate Degree and certificate level academic credentialing.  Delta College offers the following Associate degrees and Certificates:

Delta College offers Associate degrees in Busines Studies, Fine Arts, Applied Arts, and Applied Science in the following Career Education areas:

• Accounting
• Agricultural Technology
• Architectural Technology
• Art + Design
• Associate in Arts
• Associate in General Studies
• Associate in Science
• Automotive Service Educational Program (GM ASEP)
• Automotive Service Technology
• Automotive Service Technology/General Management
• Chemical Process Technology
• Chemical Technology
• Child Development
• Computer Science and Information Technology - Business Information Technology
• Computer Science and Information Technology - IST Criminal Technology
• Computer Science and Information Technology - IST Cyber Security
• Computer Science and Information Technology - IT Support
• Computer Science and Information Technology - Network Administration
• Computer Science and Information Technology - Programming
• Computer Science and Information Technology - Web
• Construction Management
• Cosmetology Management
• Criminal Justice Corrections
• Criminal Justice Law Enforcement
• Criminal Justice Law Enforcement with Basic Police Training
• Criminal Justice Security Loss Prevention Specialist
• Dental Assisting
• Dental Assisting/General Management
• Dental Hygiene
• Dental Hygiene/General Management
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography/General Management
• Digital Forensics
• Electronic Media (EM)
• Entrepreneurship Small Business Management
• Environmental Technology
• Fire Investigation/Prevention
• Fire Science Technology
• Fire Science Technology Industrial Commercial Security and Safety
• General Management
• Global Peace Studies
• Health Fitness Specialist
• Health Fitness Specialist/General Management
• Heavy Duty Diesel Service Technology
• HVACR Service Technology
• Industrial Technology Education
• Journalism and Integrated Media
• Legal Support Professional
• Management \ Subsequent Degree
• Management \ Subsequent Degree Northwood 3+1
• Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
• Marketing Management
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Mechatronics Technology
• Medical Administrative Assistant
• Nursing (ADN)
• Nursing RN Transition Track - Licensed Paramedic to RN
• Nursing RN Transition Track - Licensed Practical Nurse to RN
• Nursing/General Management
• Office Professions - Administrative Assistant
• Office Services Management
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Physical Therapist Assistant/General Management
• Physical Therapist Assistant/Health Fitness Specialist
• Radiography
• Radiography/General Management
• Residential Construction
• Respiratory Care
• Respiratory Care/General Management
• Skilled Trades
• Skilled Trades Carpenter
• Skilled Trades Electrician
• Skilled Trades Jobbing Molder
• Skilled Trades Machine Builder
• Skilled Trades Machine Repair
• Skilled Trades Millwright
• Skilled Trades Pattern Maker
• Skilled Trades Pipefitter (Industrial Maintenance)
• Skilled Trades Plumber-Pipefitter
• Skilled Trades Stationary Boiler Engineering
• Skilled Trades Tinsmith
• Skilled Trades Tool Die Maker
• Skilled Trades Tool Hardener
• Surgical Technology
• Surgical Technology/General Management
• Water Environment Technology
• Welding Engineering Technology
• Wind Turbine Technology

• Academic Career Experience Certificate of Achievement
• Accounting Advanced Certificate
• Agriculture Maintenance (Skilled Trades) Advanced Certificate
• Automotive Service Technology Advanced Certificate
• Chemical Process Technology Advanced Certificate
• Child Development - Educational Paraprofessional Certificate of Achievement
• Child Development Advanced Certificate
• Communication - Interpersonal Certificate of Achievement
• Communication - Presentational Certificate of Achievement
• Computer Aided Drafting Advanced Certificate
• Computer Numerical Control Advanced Certificate
• Computer Numerical Control Certificate of Achievement
• Computer Science & Information Technology Business & Information Technology Advanced Certificate
• Computer Science and Information Technology - IST Criminal Technology Post Associate Certificate
• Computer Science and Information Technology - IST Financial Security Post Associate Certificate
• Computer Science and Information Technology - IT Support Advanced Certificate
• Computer Science and Information Technology - Network Administration Advanced Certificate
• Computer Science and Information Technology - Web Advanced Certificate
• Criminal Justice Corrections Certificate of Achievement
• Criminal Justice Corrections with Jail Officer Academy Certificate of Achievement
• Criminal Justice Law Enforcement with Basic Police Training Certificate of Achievement
• Criminal Justice Security Loss Prevention Specialist Certificate of Achievement
• Dental Assisting Advanced Certificate
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography Advanced Certificate
• Digital Film Production Advanced Certificate
• Entrepreneurship Certificate of Achievement
• Entrepreneurship Small Business Management Advanced Certificate
• Environmental Technology Advanced Certificate
• Fire & Industrial Loss Prevention Officer Advanced Certificate
• General Writing Certificate of Achievement
• Global Peace Studies Certificate of Achievement
• Group Fitness Instructor Advanced Certificate
• Health Foundations Advanced Certificate
• Health Insurance Coding and Claim Specialist Advanced Certificate
• HVACR Air Conditioning Advanced Certificate
• HVACR Commercial Refrigeration Advanced Certificate
• HVACR Heating Advanced Certificate
• International Studies Advanced Certificate
• Journalism and Emerging Media Advanced Certificate
• Lean Quality Manufacturing Advanced Certificate
• Lean Resource Management Certificate of Achievement
• Legal Support Professional - Law Office Foundation Advanced Certificate
• Legal Support Professional - Law Office Specialist Advanced Certificate
• Liberal Arts Advanced Certificate
• Mechatronics Technology Advanced Certificate
• Medical Office Professions - Medical Scribe Advanced Certificate
• MIT Supervisor Certificate of Achievement
• Office Professions - Office Assistant Advanced Certificate
• Office Professions - Office Skills Core Certificate of Achievement
• Office Professions - Office Specialist Advanced Certificate
• Office Professions - Virtual Assistant Advanced Certificate
• Office Services Management Advanced Certificate
• Personal Trainer Advanced Certificate
• Practical Nurse Advanced Certificate
• Professional Studies in Office Administration Certificate of Achievement
• Residential Construction Advanced Certificate
• Skilled Trades Carpenter Advanced Certificate
• Skilled Trades Electrical Advanced Certificate
• Skilled Trades Electrician Advanced Certificate
• Skilled Trades Jobbing Molder Advanced Certificate
• Skilled Trades Machine Builder Advanced Certificate
• Skilled Trades Machine Repair Advanced Certificate
• Skilled Trades Mechatronics Technology Advanced Certificate
• Skilled Trades Millwright Advanced Certificate
• Skilled Trades Pattern Maker Advanced Certificate
• Skilled Trades Pipefitter (Industrial Maintenance) Advanced Certificate
• Skilled Trades Plumber-Pipefitter Advanced Certificate
• Skilled Trades (Pre-Apprentice) Construction Certificate of Achievement
• Skilled Trades (Pre-Apprentice) Mechanical Advanced Certificate
• Skilled Trades Stationary Boiler Engineering Advanced Certificate
• Skilled Trades Tinsmith Advanced Certificate
• Skilled Trades Tool Die Maker Advanced Certificate
• Skilled Trades Tool Hardener Advanced Certificate
• Surgical First Assistant Post Associate Certificate
• Technical Writing Certificate of Achievement
• Water Environment Technology Advanced Certificate
• Welding Engineering Technology Advanced Certificate
• Youth Services Advanced Certificate
• Youth Services Certificate of Achievement

Transfer Programs: Students can enroll at Delta College in the following transfer programs that lead to a baccalaureate degree:

• Associate of Arts (A.A.)
• Associate of Science (A.S.)

Life-Long Learning (Short-Term Occupational Training Programs and Enrichment Activities): Delta College provides area residents with a variety of short-term occupational training and enrichment activities. Examples of the short-term occupational training opportunities include: Health Unit Coordinator, Phlebotomist, EKG Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Insurance Billing, Accounts Receivable Specialist, Medical Transcriptionist, Computer Skills and Human Resources, aPHR (associate professional in human resources).  Examples of the discipline types of continuing education offerings include: Nurse Refresher course, CPR/Basic Life support for healthcare professionals, ICD-10 Coding Course, Dental Local Anesthesia Administration, NEC Code Update for Electricians, plumbing license exam prep, electrical license exam prep, residential building pre-licensure, and Child Development CDA preparation.

Additional partnerships have been formed with the Bay Area, Saginaw and Midland Chamber of Commerce to provide a discount to online learning continuing education courses with 24/7 access. Over 2,000 training options are provided at a reduced price and include courses such as: accounting fundamentals, introduction to Microsoft excel and word, fundamentals of supervision and management, introduction to SQL, speed Spanish, and project management fundamentals.

LifeLong Learning is a sponsor of State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs). SCECHs are State approved credits that are used for the renewal of selected certificates issued by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). SCECHs are the total number of instructional hours in a program. For example, five (5) hours of training equals five (5) SCECHs. SCECHs are a way to measure and record a permanent record of training and education experiences for individuals.

Existing/Current Distance Learning Instruction: Delta College offers distance learning instruction through a variety of options to students.  In addition to being a participating member of the Michigan Colleges Online (formerly known as the Michigan Community College Virtual Learning Collaborative), students can access distance learning through Internet delivered classes.  It should be noted that Delta College's primary focus on offering distance learning instruction is to provide alternative delivery systems to our students.  Students enrolling in distance education also enroll in face-to-face courses during the same semester. In the Fall 2017 semester, 10.9% of students (942) enrolled in an internet course without enrolling in a traditional (face-to-face) course (this number is holding steady with a total of 943 stuent in Fall 2016).

Enrollment in distance delivered instruction has grown substantially in recent years in both course offerings and student enrollment.  In the Fall 2017 semester, 14,247 credit hours were generated by students enrolled in Internet courses.  Distance education courses are currently offered/available in the following disciplines: accounting, art, biology, computer systems technology, cooperative education, criminal justice, economics, education, English, entrepreneurship, environmental science, fire science, health science, history, humanities, literature, lifelong wellness, management, manufacturing and industrial technology, mathematics, nursing, office automation technology, pharmacology, philosophy, political science, psychology, radiography, sociology, Spanish and speech.

In August 2002, Delta College received accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission - a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to offer an Associate of Arts degree via distance learning and all distance learning degrees offered through the Michigan Community College Virtual Learning Collaborative (MCCVLC).  The College received approval from the Higher Learning Commission to offer all Associate degrees via distance learning in April 2004 (with the exception of the Associate in Fine Arts degree).

Off-Campus Centers: Delta College offers a variety of academic courses at off-campus centers to increase Great Lakes Bay Region residents’ access to postsecondary education.  While the College offers instruction at several off-campus sites each semester in Bay, Midland, and Saginaw Counties, the College offers academic instruction at three main centers. The three major off-campus centers are the:

1. Ricker Center in Buena Vista Township in Saginaw. Student enrollment at the Ricker Center has decreased, with 292 students enrolling during the Fall 2018 semester (down from 366 in Fall 2017).  A majority of students enrolling at the Ricker Center also enroll in classes on-campus, as only 62 of the students enrolling at the Ricker Center during the Fall 2018 semester did not enroll in a class on-campus.  During the Fall 2018 semester, a total of 22 courses were offered generating 1,306 credit hours.
2. Delta College Midland Center in Midland.  Compared to the Fall 2017 semester, student enrollment at the Midland Center has decreased from 536 (Fall 2017) to 515 students enrolled during the Fall 2018 semester.  A total of 111 students did not enroll in a class on-campus during the same semester.  During the Fall 2018 semester, a total of 37 courses were offered generating 2,282 credit hours.
3. Delta College Planetarium and Learning Center in downtown Bay City.  This Center’s enrollment has decreased in comparison to the Fall 2017 semester.  During the Fall 2018 semester, 214students enrolled in classes at the Planetarium (31 students did not enroll in courses on-campus during the semester).  During the Fall 2018 semester, 15 course sections were offered generating 677 credit hours.

In the past five years, the following programs have been developed to meet the needs of employers in the Great Lakes Bay Region:

• Computer Numerical Control (Certificate)
• Digital Forensics
• Health Foundations
• Heavy Duty Diesel Service Technology
• Mechatronics Technology
• Office Professions - Virtual Assistant (Certificate)
• Office Professions - Medical Scribe (Certificate)
• Surgical First Assistant

The following programs have undergone significant revisions:

• Agriculture Maintenance
• Art + Design
• Automotive Service Technology
• Chemical Process Technology
• Chemical Technology
• Computer Science and Information Technology – IST – Cyber Security
• Computer Science and Information Technology – Network Administration
• Computer Science and Information Technology - Web
• Computer Science and Information Technology - Programming
• Dental Assisting
• Electronic Media
• Entrepreneurship
• Fire Science Technology
• IT Systems Support and Technology
• Journalism
• Management
• Physical Therapy Assistant
• Skilled Trades - Apprenticeship (Electrician)

In addition, the College is exploring and developing several new programs to meet the high wage, high skill, high demand occupations identified in the region. Examples of new programs under development include:

• Anesthesia Technology
• Clinical Medical Assisting
• Hospitality
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Sterile Processing
• Supply Chain Management
• Vascular Sonography

Delta College is actively expanding our courses and programs that are delivered online. In 2002, Delta College prepared an institutional change of status for the Higher Learning Commission North Central Association to obtain accreditation to offer an Associate of Arts degree obtained 100% through distance learning delivery.  Approval to offer this degree was granted in August 2002.  The College received approval from the Higher Learning Commission in April 2004 to offer all Associate degrees through distance learning delivery (with the exception of the Associate in Fine Arts degree that was not submitted for consideration).

In 2017, the College launched a 100% online general business associate degree.  Students in the program obtain the skills and knowledge to build a solid foundation in the major functional areas of business management with this completely online degree program.

This is a cohort program, meaning students take all classes with the same group of students – from start to finish. The goal is to build a classroom community in an online environment.

Another great benefit of this program is the option of a full- or part-time track. Students can choose from either four or ten 15-week semesters.

In addition, the College offers several Internet courses and Associate degrees in collaboration with the Michigan Colleges Online.

There are several programs, activities, services, and partnerships that are unique to Delta College. Examples of these unique characteristics include but are not limited to:

Academic/Instructional Programs: The College has several academic programs that are unique within Michigan:

• Chemical Process Technology: The Chemical Process Technology Program was developed in conjunction with the Dow Chemical Company, Dow Corning Corporation and Michigan Technological University. The Program is designed to train individuals for employment as a process operator in the chemical/material processing industry. Originally, the Chemical Process Technology Program was designed as a 2+2 aligned program with Michigan Technological University; a student completes their Associate’s degree at Delta College and transfers to MTU to complete a bachelor’s degree. To meet regional workforce demands and student enrollment patterns, Delta College has also developed and implemented a Certificate program and a short-term accelerated (Fast Start) program. Dual enrolled high school students also enroll in chemical process technology classes (usually in the 12th grade) to earn early college credits (up to 23 college credits). Students enrolled in the Chemical Process Technology program have opportunities for related work experience during enrollment to further enhance their skill development. The Dow Corning Corporation donated their Chemical Process Pilot Plant to Delta College and in-depth, equipment specific training is being conducted on the College’s main campus for students enrolled in the academic courses/programs and to retrain existing employees as of the Spring 2002 semester. Based on significant employment needs identified by Dow Corning, Dow Chemical, and Hemlock Semiconductor, this program has undergone a significant expansion and program revision. This program also supports solar companies who are locating in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
•  Wind Turbine Technology Program: Delta College initiated an associate degree program to train individuals to become wind turbine technicians.  Classes began in the Fall 2009 semester to support the growing need for a trained workforce.   
• Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP):  Delta College is one of the first community colleges in the United States to offer the Automotive Service Educational Program.  This is an Associate degree automotive program conducted in partnership with General Motors Corporation dealerships to train automotive (dealership) technicians.  This is a two-year program, with 60 weeks spent in Delta College training facilities, and the remainder of time spent in a General Motors dealership.  Training in each specialized subject area is dealt with on a rotational basis in the College’s training facilities and is immediately followed by related work experience in the dealership.
• Water Environment Technology:  Delta College is one of two community colleges in Michigan that offers an Associate’s degree in Water Environment Technology.  This program was developed in partnership with regional water and wastewater treatment plant facilities and local governments.  Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to apply for certification as a Wastewater Class "D” Operator.
• Welding Engineering Technology:  Delta College offers one of the few Welding Engineering Technology Associate degree programs in the United States that is articulated with a baccalaureate institution.  This program combines specialized welding training with related technical skills, and is articulated in a 2+2 program with Ferris State University, Lake Superior State University, and Saginaw Valley State University.
• Nursing Program:  To support the Regional Skills Alliance and increase the number of qualified Nursing faculty, Delta College has partnered with Saginaw Valley State University, four area hospitals, and two community colleges to implement a Nurse Practice Scholars Program.  This program provides RNs employed by area hospitals with paid release time to obtain up to 32 Master’s Degree credits in Nursing at SVSU, preceptor experience, and instructional experience as an adjunct faculty at Delta College. Upon the two-year program completion, RNs will have the knowledge and experience to qualify for Nursing faculty positions.  Delta College also expanded its Nursing Program to enroll an additional 20 students.

Corporate Services: Corporate Services is a division of Delta College and a recognized leader in developing, delivering and administering training solutions for employers.  From two hour training experiences to 13 week certificate programs, Delta College Corporate Services ensures employees are ready to meet business challenges.  Training is provided at the local business, around the globe, or on our campus located in the heart of the Great Lakes Bay Region.  Delta College’s award winning training programs help businesses achieve their strategic goals.  Training is provided in key industries including manufacturing, health care, government and education, business and energy.

Corporate Services has provided customized training to over 800 companies in the College’s district, Michigan, 44 states and 65 countries.  Corporate Services provides training to approximately 10,000 individuals annually through multiple delivery systems including classroom, computer-based, and distance education.  Corporate Services customizes training to meet the needs of each client.  Examples of Corporate Services training include:

• Technical Training: chemical process operations, solar manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, diesel technician, environmental health and safety, journeyman upgrade, CNC programming/operations, robotics, quality systems, GD&T, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, statistical process control, failure mode effect analysis, six sigma, lean, and design of experiments.
• Organizational Development: communication, strategic planning, team leadership and effectiveness, service mindset, inspirational leadership, problem solving, time & priority management, employee skills building, conflict resolution, and lean resource management.
• elearning and Blended Learning: Custom built training solutions for businesses include creation of online training modules accessible on the business LMS or Delta’s. Includes computer based training, project management, instructor-led training, graphically enhanced teleconferencing, web-based training.
• Training Administrative Services: course and facilitator scheduling, training center management and training support resources.
• Performance Consulting: provides workforce analysis to determine benchmarks needed for greater performance. Closes the gaps between workforce, workplace and the work needed to keep the business running smoothly. Includes: strategic planning, competency modeling, neutral facilitation, talent and performance management, and succession planning.
• Non-Traditional Funding for Training: As an innovator in expanding corporate training, Delta College has partnered with a variety of organizations to provide the resources needed for area businesses.  Delta College received funding from the Michigan Small Business Development Center and the US Small Business Administration to operate a Michigan Small Business Development Center.  Center staff provide support for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Arenac, Bay, Midland and Saginaw counties with a focus on confidential consulting, business consultation, market research, and technology commercialization. Center staff provide assistance to nearly 300 small businesses in the region annually. Since locating at Delta College in 2003, the Great Lakes Bay Region SBDC has served over 4,134 clients, 435 new business starts and aided in $106 million in capital formation.

Delta College is an active partner with the Michigan Community College Association in promoting the Michigan New Jobs Training Program (MNJTP). Delta College Corporate Services currently holds two MNTJ contracts with area employers in the battery and plastics businesses. MNTJ is an innovative economic development tool designed to provide tax deferred benefits to businesses while providing corporate training to new employees. Training grants have also been received by Walmart Brighter Futures 2.0 and Great Lakes Bay Region Michigan Works! to provide Fast Start pre-hire training programs to meet employer hiring demands in the chemical processing, advanced manufacturing and customer service industries. Delta College Corporate Services also works with the State of Michigan and Great Lakes Bay Region Michigan Works! to execute multiple training contracts using Skilled Trades Training Fund dollars. These resources provide technical training for businesses in the region with a focus on upskilling the current full-time employees.

Public Broadcasting (PBS): Delta College is one of four community colleges in the nation that operates Public Broadcasting.  WDCQ (channel 19), has been serving the area since 1964 and WDCP (channel 35) located in the Thumb region began broadcasting in 1986 to expand coverage to a 14 county region in mid-Michigan.  In 1989, services were further expanded with the addition of public radio, Q-90.1 which is a shared operation with Central Michigan University.  Delta College’s Quality Public Broadcasting provides the region with local, state, and national programming and is involved in the College’s Associate degree instruction in Electronic Media/Broadcasting.

Delta College Planetarium and Learning Center: Located in downtown Bay City, this Center provides Delta College students and the community with unique programming.  The facility was funded by NASA, and as a result, a variety of related activities and partnerships have occurred.  The planetarium offers a variety of shows to secondary school students and the public, and this facility has provided the College with the opportunity to provide astronomy and other related courses using state-of-the-art equipment and technology.

National League of Innovation: Delta College is a charter member of the National League for Innovation in the Community College.  The League Board of Directors is comprised of 20 college districts and their respective campuses.  Delta College’s membership in the League is recognition that the College is dedicated to the improvement of learning through experimentation and innovation.

Linkages With Michigan Works!: Delta College actively participates with external organizations in Bay, Midland, and Saginaw Counties to provide activities and programs through the efficient coordination of resources.  Delta College participates actively in the local One-Stop Centers operated by the Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works!, and currently provides Employment Services, and Trade Adjustment Act (TAA) services in these Centers.  The College participates in Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act activities including the Educational Advisory Group (EAG), strategic and environmental scanning processes, and provides occupational training through Individual Training Accounts (ITAs), Trade Adjustment Act (TAA) funding and Fast Start training programs.

Course Articulation and Program Alignment with K-12 School Districts, Intermediate School Districts, and Career/Skill/Technology Centers: Delta College has been actively involved in course articulation and program alignment activities for several years.  As of September 1, 2018, the College has 150 new and renewed 2+2 program articulation/alignment agreements with 36 K-12 partners.  During the 2017-18 academic year, 717students articulated 2030 courses and 4666 academic credits.

Articulation Agreements have been signed with the following K-12 school districts:

• Alma School District
• Bay-Arenac Intermediate School District
• Bay City Public Schools
• Birch Run Area Schools
• Bullock Creek School District
• Carrollton Public Schools
• Chesaning School District
• Clare-Gladwin RESD
• Downriver Career Technical Consortium
• Essexville-Garber School District
• Frankenmuth School District
• Freeland School District
• Gladwin Community Schools
• Gratiot Isabella Tech Ed Center
• Hemlock School District
• Huron Intermediate School District
• Iosco Intermediate School District
• Lapeer Intermediate School District
• Meridian Public Schools
• Merrill School District
• Midland Public School District
• Montrose Community Schools
• Mt. Pleasant Intermediate School District
• New Lothrop School District
• Ogemaw Heights School District
• Owosso School District
• Pinconning School District
• Saginaw Township School District
• Sanilac ISD
• School District of the City of Saginaw
• Shiawassee RESD
• St. Charles Community Schools
• St. Louis School District
• Swan Valley School District
• Tuscola Intermediate School District

MACRAO Articulation Agreements with Michigan Four-Year Colleges and Universities: Delta College is a participant in the MACRAO Agreement with the following four-year institutions:

• Adrian College
• Albion College
• Baker College
• Calvin College
• Central Michigan University
• Cleary University
• Concordia University
• Davenport University
• Eastern Michigan University
• Ferris State University
• Finlandia University
• Grand Valley State University
• Lake Superior State University
• Lawrence Technical University
• Madonna University
• Marygrove University
• Michigan State University
• Michigan Technological University
• Northern Michigan University
• Northwood University
• Oakland University
• Olivet College
• Rochester College
• Saginaw Valley State University
• Saint Mary's College
• Siena Heights University
• Spring Arbor University
• Western Michigan University

Michigan Transfer Agreements with Michigan Four-Year Colleges and Universities: Delta College is a participant in the Michigan Transfer Agreement, which will be replacing the MACRAO Agreement with the following four-year institutions:

• Albion College
• Andrews University
• Aquinas College
• Baker College
• Central Michigan University
• Cleary University
• College for Creative Studies
• Cornerstone University
• Davenport University
• Eastern Michigan University
• Ferris State University
• Grand Valley State University
• Kuyper College
• Lake Superior State University
• Lawrence Technological University
• Madonna University
• Michigan State University
• Michigan Technological University
• Northern Michigan University
• Northwood University
• Oakland University
• Olivet College
• Rochester College
• Sacred Heart Major Seminary
• Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College
• Saginaw Valley State University
• Siena Heights University
• Spring Arbor University
• University of Detroit Mercy
• University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
• University of Michigan - Dearborn
• University of Michigan - Flint
• Walsh College
• Wayne State University
• Western Michigan University

University Transfer Programs/Agreements: Delta College has signed articulation agreements with the following four-year institutions:

• Biology - Alma College
• Business Administration - Davinport University, Eastern Michigan University, Ferris State University, Franklin University, Kettering University, Northwood University, Siena Heights University, University of Michigan - Flint, Walsh College
• Chemistry - Kettering University
• Computer Science - Franklin University, Kettering University
• Economics - Northwood University
• Elementary Education - Ferris State University, Saginaw Valley State University
• Elementary Secondary - Central Michigan University
• Engineering - Central Michigan University, Kettering University, University Detroit Mercy
• Environmental Science - Alma College
• Health Care Administration - Alma College
• Integrated Leadership Studies - Central Michigan University
• Mathematics - Kettering University
• Psychology - Central Michigan University
• Physics - Kettering University
• Physical Therapy - University of Michigan - Flint
• Political Science - Central Michigan University
• Radiation Therapy - University of Michigan - Flint
• Social Work - Spring Arbor University

Career Education Articulations/Transfer Agreements With Four-Year Colleges/Universities: Delta College has signed Career Education program articulation/transfer agreements with the following four-year institutions:

• Any Degree - Bellevue University, Ferris State University, Franklin University, Northwood University, Spring Arbor University
• Accounting - Colorado State University, Davenport University, Northwood University, Walsh College
• Architecture - University of Detroit Mercy
• Art+ Design - College of Creative Studies
• Child Development - Ferris State University
• Computer Science and Information Technology - Capitol College, Colorado State University, Davenport University, Eastern Michigan University, Franklin University, Northwood University
• Criminal Justice - Ferris State University, Franklin University
• Dental Hygiene - University of Detroit Mercy
• Electronic Media/Broadcasting - Ferris State University, Northern Michigan University
• Entrepreneurship - Northwood University
• Legal Support Professional - Eastern Michigan University
• Management - Colorado State University, Davenport University, Eastern Michigan University, Franklin University, Northwood University, Walsh University
• Mechanical Engineering Technology - Central Michigan University, Michigan Technical University
• Nursing - Davenport University, Ferris State University, Franklin University, Saginaw Valley State University, University of Michigan - Flint

Consortium Agreement with Four-Year Institution: Delta College has signed a consortium agreement with the following 4-Year Institutions to concurrently earn an Associate of Science degree at Delta College and a certificate at the 4-Year Institution.

• Agricultural Operations - Michigan State University - College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Institute of Agricultural Technology

Career Education Articulations/Transfer Agreements With Michigan Community Colleges: Delta College has signed Career Education program articulation/transfer agreements with the following Michigan community colleges:

• Chemical Process Technology - Alpena Community College, Bay College, Mid-Michigan Community College
• Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement with Basic Police Training - Alpena Community College, Mid-Michigan Community College
• Dental Hygiene - Alpena Community College
• Water Environmental Technology - Grand Rapids Community College

Reverse Transfer Agreements with Michigan Four-Year Colleges and Universities: Delta College is a participant in the Reverse Transfers with the following four-year institutions:

• Central Michigan University
• Eastern Michigan University
• Ferris State University
• Grand Valley State University
• Lake Superior State University
• Michigan State University
• Michigan Technological University
• Northern Michigan University
• Saginaw Valley State University
• University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
• University of Michigan - Flint
• Wayne State University
• Western Michigan University

Partnerships with K-12, Intermediate School Districts, and Secondary Education Initiatives: In addition, Delta College participates as an active partner in the following activities with K-12 and Intermediate School Districts:

• Career Preparation: Delta College was an active partner in career preparation activities in Arenac, Bay, Midland, and Saginaw Counties, primarily in the career pathways component.  The College has organized its career education programs into six career pathways and sponsors an annual Career Pathways Open House for over 1,900 middle and high school students.  The College is a member of the Educational Advisory Group (EAG).
• Educational Partnerships: Delta College actively participates as a member of the Board/Steering Committee for the Saginaw Business and Education Partnership, the Bay County Business and Education Partnership, and the Midland County Chamber of Commerce Educational Partnership.

Delta College is a partner in the Great Lakes Bay Early College.  Students enrolled in the early college program can earn up to 60 college credits during high school. 

• Programs/Events: are conducted on an ongoing basis.  Examples of activities include: the Science Olympiad, Middle School Math Competition, and Annual Dow Great Lakes Bay STEM Festival (in partnership with Michigan Technological University and several area businesses), Career Fairs, Possible Dream Program activities, summer camps, and campus tours.

Partnerships with Business/Industry: Delta College has numerous partnerships with business/industry to provide employees with the training and retraining to obtain the skills for the 21^st century workforce.  Examples of recent partnerships include:

• Chemical Process Operator Training: in partnership with Dow Chemical, Dow Corning, and Hemlock Semiconductor, Delta College provides a 480 hour accelerated training program for chemical process operators (prior to hire) and pre and post deployment training for recently hired chemical process operators.
• Advanced Manufacturing Training: in partnership with Nexteer, the Advanced Manufacturing Fast Start program provides 160 hours of accelerated pre-hire training for manufacturing positions.
• Diesel Technician Training: in partnership with Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works!, over 20 diesel industry employers, and Saginaw Future to offer a 10 week accelerated pre-hire training for entry level diesel technicians.
• General Motors Corporation: Delta College is a primary training supplier to the General Motors Corporation, and is in partnership to operate the Automotive Service Education Program (ASEP).
• A variety of internships, cooperative education, and work-experience programs are in place with employers in Bay, Midland, and Saginaw Counties.
• Delta College has signed agreements with area hospitals and healthcare facilities for nursing, allied health, and short-term occupational health programs. In the Fall 2018 semester, the College has clinical sites for the following programs: Athletic Training (2), Certified Nursing Assistant (11 sites), Dental Hygiene/Assisting (39 sites), EMT (4 sites), Fitness (9 sites), Health Unit Coordinator (4 sites), Nursing (30 sites), Phlebotomy (2 sites), Physical Therapy Assistant (69 sites), Radiography (10 sites), Respiratory Care (10 sites), Diagnostic Medical Sonography (23 sites), Surgical First Assistant (11) and Surgical Technology (12 sites).
• Delta College has 40 Advisory Committees with over 700 members, to provide information and support to occupational programs. Advisory Committees are in Business & Tech Trades (21), Science & Math (3), Arts & Letters (3), Social Sciences (4), and Health & Wellness (10).

Delta College will soon have a new home in downtown Saginaw as plans move forward for a 35,000 square foot learning center building.

Delta College received construction authorization in the 2018 fiscal year budget for the State of Michigan, signed in July by Governor Snyder. The total Saginaw Center project budget is $12.7 million with a 50/50 funding split between the State of Michigan and Delta.

The site location is in the 300 block of East Genesee Avenue (at Franklin, Tuscola and Baum) to serve the educational needs of students from the city and surrounding Saginaw County.

The Saginaw Center is expected to open in August 2019. It will replace Delta's Ricker Center in Buena Vista Township which will remain open until that time.

For many students, the College’s three centers are the first step into post-secondary education. In the learning center environment, many first generation students find success, which can lead to a continuing cycle of education and employment opportunities.

The Saginaw Center will include state-of-the-art technology, special use training rooms and science labs to strengthen Delta’s ability to deliver the highest caliber of college instruction and workforce training.

Delta College has received substantial community donor support to fund our Midland Center Project.

This new Midland Center will replace our existing center located in Midland. The current building was constructed in 1962, and although well maintained, many of the architectural finishes, mechanical, and electrical systems are at or nearing the end of their useful life.

The project will provide a more adequate infrastructure; provide an environment for a larger variety of courses; and would offer students the opportunity to substantially complete an associate degree or certificate at the Center.

d) Demonstrate economic development impact of current/future programs (i.e. technical training centers, Life Science Corridor initiative, etc.):

Delta College actively participates in economic development initiatives in Bay, Midland, and Saginaw Counties (and to the extent possible in Arenac and Tuscola Counties).  To prepare residents for successful employment in high wage, high skill, high demand occupations, the College has worked closely with State agencies such as the Michigan Economic Development Corporation; economic development agencies including each of the Great Lakes Bay Region’s Chambers of Commerce, Saginaw Future, Bay Future, Bay County Economic Development Corporation, the Bay City Economic Development Commission, Midland Tomorrow, and the Arenac County Economic Development Corporation; Saginaw Valley State University; Michigan Works! in the Great Lakes Bay Region, Region 7B, and Thumb Area regions; and employers.  These economic development initiatives have resulted in the Bay County Technology Park; designation of a Renaissance Zone in Saginaw; the location and/or relocation of several industries to the  Great Lakes Bay Region; industrial expansion in the region; upgrading the skills of the workforce to current and future industry standards (especially in the chemical and alternative energy industries); training/retraining the unemployed to actively participate in high skill, high wage, high demand jobs; assisting employers to obtain qualified workers to fill vacant positions; and increasing the productivity of area business and industry.

Delta College created a STEM Talent Institute to help focus on strengthening RN and welding technical skills needed in the economy, with work being driven by employer demand. Developing a Curriculum (DACUM) allows businesses to use local research-based and relevant information on competencies needed to perform the job. It can also be used as a business tool for employee career development and has the ability to describe job operations, processes and systems.  DACUM facilitators and industry experts performed nursing analyses and a comprehensive study of the RN need in the region.

Current Enrollment Patterns: Delta College offers 78 certificates and 84 Associate degrees; approximately 35% of students select transfer programs to attend a four-year institution to complete a Bachelor’s degree, and 65% of students identified career education programs to directly enter the workforce upon completion of a certificate or Associate degree.

A majority of Delta College students enroll in face-to-face/traditional classes at the College's main campus. However, the College operates major off-campus centers to provide additional access to postsecondary education in the communities served by the College. At this point, students pursuing an Associate degree would enroll in courses at the main campus, however, they could complete a substantial portion of their coursework through a combination of attending classes at an off-campus site and/or distance delivery systems. Students are able to complete certain Associate degrees through distance education courses.

Five-Year Enrollment Trend/Pattern:

During the Fall 2014 semester, student headcount and credit hours generated decreased from the previous Fall semester, with a total of 9,842 students enrolled in academic and skilled trades/apprenticeship classes at Delta College generating a total of 89,446 credit hours. The average student credit hour load was 9.08 credit hours, reflecting the fact that 62.52% of the students enrolled attended part-time and 37.48% attended full-time. The statistics of the Fall 2014 students are:

Gender:
Female     55.3%
Male          44.7%

Age Distribution:
0-19 years      33.52%
20-24 years    33.27%
25-29 years    12.56%
30-44 years    15.61%
45 and over      5.05%

Class Designation:
Freshman        64.04%
Sophomores  35.96%

Geographic Distribution:
Bay County            27.33%
Midland County   15.81 %
Saginaw County   41.73%
Tuscola County       5.77%
Huron County         2.02%
Arenac County        1.54%
Other Counties       5.75%
Other States             0.03%

Ethnic Background:
African American     9.41%
Native American      0.59%
Asian                            0.82%
Caucasian                 79.56%
Hispanic                      6.66%
International              0.20%
Multi-racial                 1.52%
Non-Coded                1.20%

Student enrollment patterns during the Fall 2014 semester indicated that:
Attending Day hours only               49.28%
Day and Evening Combination     35.36%
Evening Hours Only                               5.59%
Weekends Only                                        0.30%
Distance Education Only                     9.74%

During the Fall 2015 semester, student headcount and credit hours declined with a total of 9,291 students enrolled in academic and skilled trades/apprenticeship classes at Delta College, generating 84,039 credit hours. The average student credit hour load decreased slightly to 9.04 credit hours.  63.03% of the students enrolled attended part-time and 36.97% attended full-time. The statistics of the Fall 2015 students are:

Gender:
Female     54.38%
Male          35.52%

Age Distribution:
0-19 years      35.73%
20-24 years    33.28%
25-29 years    12.00%
30-44 years    14.61%
45 and over      4.61%

Class Designation:                       
Freshman        64.48%                      
Sophomores  35.52%

Geographic Distribution:
Bay County           26.29%
Midland County  16.77%
Saginaw County  41.16%
Tuscola County       5.79%
Huron County         2.11%
Arenac County        1.61%
Other Counties       6.17%
Other States            0.01%

Ethnic Background:
African American     7.86%
Native American        .59%
Asian                              .89%
Caucasian                 80.98%
Hispanic                      6.39%
International              0.16%
Multi-racial                 1.57%
Non-Coded                1.46%

Student enrollment patterns during the Fall 2015 semester indicated that:
Attending Day hours only               26.14%
Day and Evening Combination     60.28%
Evening Hours Only                               5.03%
Weekends Only                                         0.14%
Distance Education Only                     8.41%

During the Fall 2016 semester, student headcount and credit hours generated decreased from the previous Fall semester, with a total of 9,132 students enrolled in academic and skilled trades/apprenticeship classes at Delta College generating a total of 82,485.4 credit hours. The average student credit hour load was 9.03 credit hours, reflecting the fact that 63.59% of the students enrolled attended part-time and 36.41% attended full-time. The statistics of the Fall 2016 students are:

Gender:                                               
Female     55.3%                              
Male          44.7%

Age Distribution:
0-19 years      38.18%
20-24 years    32.19%
25-29 years    11.66%
30-44 years    13.67%
45 and over      4.29%

Class Designation:                       
Freshman        66.32%                      
Sophomores  33.68%

Geographic Distribution:
Bay County            25.19%
Midland County   17.02%
Saginaw County   39.59%
Tuscola County       6.45%
Huron County         2.81%
Arenac County       1.36%
Other Counties       7.48%
Other States            0.09%

Ethnic Background:
African American     7.51%
Native American      0 .48%
Asian                             0.70%
Caucasian                 80.44%
Hispanic                      6.48%
International              0.61%
Multi-racial                 2.11%
Non-Coded                1.61%

Student enrollment patterns during the Fall 2016 semester indicated that:
Attending Day hours only                  26.83%
Day and Evening Combination        58.49%
Evening hours only                                   4.18%
Weekends only                                            0.18%
Distance Education Only                     10.33%

During the Fall 2017 semester, student headcount and credit hours generated decreased from the previous Fall semester, with a total of 8,677 students enrolled in academic and skilled trades/apprenticeship classes at Delta College generating a total of 78,531.9 credit hours. The average student credit hour load was 9.1 credit hours, reflecting the fact that 63.9% of the students enrolled attended part-time and 36.1% attended full-time. The statistics of the Fall 2017 students are:

Gender:
Female     56.7%                              
Male          43.3%

Age Distribution:
0-19 years      40.7%
20-24 years    30.5%
25-29 years    11.4%
30-44 years    13.3%
45 and over      4.1%

Class Designation:
Freshman        66.8%                      
Sophomores  33.2%

Geographic Distribution:
Bay County             27.33%
Midland County    15.81%
Saginaw County    41.73%
Tuscola County        5.77%
Huron County          2.02%
Arenac County         1.54%
Other Counties        5.75%
Other States              0.03%

Ethnic Background:
African American     6.9%
Native American      0 .6%
Asian                             0.8%
Caucasian                 79.7%
Hispanic                      6.8%
International              0.4%
Multi-racial                 2.3%
Non-Coded                2.5%

Student enrollment patterns during the Fall 2017 semester indicated that:
Attending Day hours only               27.0%
Day and Evening Combination     58.1%
Evening hours only                                4.1%
Weekends only                                         0.0%
Distance Education Only                  10.9%

During the Fall 2018 semester, student headcount and credit hours decreased with a total of 8,080 students enrolled in academic and skilled trades/apprenticeship classes at Delta College, generating a total of 72,866.5 credit hours. The average student credit hour was 9.01 credit hours, reflecting the fact that 64.74% of the students enrolled attended part-time and 36.1% attended full-time. The statistics of the Fall 2018 students are:

Gender:
Female     57.74%                              
Male          42.26%

Age Distribution:
0-19 years      39.55%
20-24 years    31.96%
25-29 years    11.53%
30-44 years    12.93%
45 and over      4.02%

Class Designation:
Freshman        66.44%                      
Sophomores  33.56%

Geographic Distribution:
Bay County             24.46%
Midland County    16.99%
Saginaw County    39.25%
Tuscola County        6.05%
Huron County          3.14%
Arenac County         1.55%
Other Counties        8.43%
Other States              0.11%

Ethnic Background:
African American     6.91%
Native American       0.43%
Asian                             0.74%
Caucasian                 77.92%
Hawaiian/Pacific       0.02%
Hispanic                       7.51%
International              0.36%
Multi-racial                  2.64%
Non-Coded                 3.74%

Student enrollment patterns during the Fall 2018 semester indicated that:
Attending Day hours only                  27.05%
Day and Evening Combination        57.51%
Evening hours only                                   3.71%
Weekends only                                            0.02%
Internet Only                                             11.70%

While Delta College enrollments were on the increase for several years, enrollment declined Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017 and Fall 2018. The decrease in enrollments that the College is experiencing can be attributed to changing characteristics of the Great Lakes Bay Region (College’s district) population. Some of the factors leading to a “shifting” enrollment are as follows:

In many parts of the country secondary enrollments are projected to increase. However, this is not the case in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Michigan is one of just three states projected to show decreased enrollments of more than 5% between the 2013-2014 academic year and the 2025-2026 academic year. Visit National Center for Education Statistics for more information.

Michigan’s elementary and secondary enrollment in charter schools has increased in the last several years. In the 2012-2013 academic year these enrollments accounted for 8.4% of public school enrollments. Visit National Center for Education Statistics for more information.

In the two most recent years available, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 academic years, secondary enrollments in public schools continue to decrease, but at a slower rate than in the past. The Delta College District overall has lost 1.9% of its secondary enrollments in these years, with Midland County remaining flat, Saginaw County losing 2.9% and Bay County down 0.9%. 

Since Delta College has continued to enroll a large percentage of high school graduates from Bay, Midland, and Saginaw Counties (approximately 30% of June graduates enroll the following fall semester at Delta College), this enrollment will continue and perhaps slightly decrease in the next few years. However, enrollment declines from recent high school graduates are expected to be off-set by the increased enrollment of out-district high school graduates (Tuscola and Huron Counties), dual enrolled high school students who are enrolled either in charter schools or being home schooled; or who are participating in dual enrollment or early college opportunities; students enrolling in online education courses; and students who could enroll in a four-year institution who choose a more affordable community college.

While a majority of students who enroll in distance learning options also enroll simultaneously in courses provided through traditional delivery (face-to-face), the percentage of Delta College students who only enrolled in distance learning has increased in the last ten years. The number of credit hours generated by students enrolling in distance learning classes is 13,936 (Fall 2018). Delta College is currently developing additional distance learning options to increase the access to postsecondary education for the residents of the College's district. The College received approval in August 2002 from the Higher Learning Commission North Central Association to offer an Associate of Arts degree totally through distance education, and received accreditation to offer all Associate degrees (with the exception of Fine Arts which was not submitted) via distance education in April 2004.  Additional Delta College faculty continue to obtain the qualifications to provide instruction through Internet, and they are preparing additional course offerings for distance learning delivery. It is expected that additional distance learning course offerings will be available, and therefore, enrollments are expected to increase proportionally in these courses.

While the College predicts enrollment to decline slightly or remain flat, we are focusing on student retention and strengthening initiatives such as dual enrollment, community outreach, and our overall marketing strategies to ensure that further declines can be minimized.  The goal is to stabilize or increase enrollment even though our environment has changed - resulting in the shift that is mentioned above.

 

In general, the enrollment trends over the past five years by credit hours generated have declined. (It should be noted that 2011 was the high point in an enrollment bubble for the College.  As the economy returned to a healthier state in our region, people returned to work and enrollments began to decline.) In Fall 2018, the enrollments declined in nearly all divisions.  Overall, credit hour enrollment declined by 7.2% from Fall 2017 to Fall 2018.

*In Fall of 2016, the Academic Administration led a collaborative effort with the faculty to reorganize our eight academic divisions to five academic divisions. There were no disciplines that were eliminated as a part of the reorganization.  Instead, the academic disciplines were “repackaged” under five divisions:

1. Arts and Letters
2. Business and Technical
3. Health and Wellness
4. Science and Mathematics
5. Social Sciences

The above analysis of credit hours, organized by the “new” division structure, demonstrates a steady decline in credit hours.  Since 2014, the College’s overall credit hours have declined by 18.6%.

The instructional staffing at Delta College has remained fairly constant over the past five years. As faculty positions become vacant, they are reviewed and evaluated by the appropriate Division Chair, Dean of Teaching and Learning, Vice President of Instruction and Learning Services, and the College's Executive staff prior to posting/refilling the vacancy. This review and evaluation process assures that course and program enrollments are appropriate to assure a faculty load, and positions are posted/refilled by tenure-track positions, one-year appointments, and adjunct faculty based on projected enrollment patterns.

During the Fall 2014 semester, Delta College employed 214 full-time and 318 adjunct faculty in eight academic divisions of the College.  Based on the headcount of 9,842 students, the full-time faculty to student ratio averaged 1:45. Including adjunct faculty, the ratio of faculty to students is 1:15. The College employs 128 full-time administrative/professional staff.  Therefore, the administrative/professional staff to student ratio is: 1:76.

During the Fall 2015 semester, Delta College employed 207 full-time and 335 adjunct faculty in eight academic divisions of the College.  Based on the headcount of 9,291 students, the full-time faculty to student ratio averaged 1:45. Including adjunct faculty, the ratio of faculty to students is 1:17. The College employs 125 full-time administrative/professional staff.  Therefore, the administrative/professional staff to student ratio is: 1:74.

During the Fall 2016 semester, Delta College employed 204 full-time and 333 adjunct faculty in eight academic divisions of the College.  Based on the headcount of 9,132 students, the full-time faculty to student ratio averaged 1:44. Including adjunct faculty, the ratio of faculty to students is 1:17. The College employs 125 full-time administrative/professional staff.  Therefore, the administrative/professional staff to student ratio is: 1:73.

During the Fall 2017 semester, Delta College employed 200 full-time and 307 adjunct faculty in eight academic divisions of the College.  Based on the headcount of 8,677 students, the full-time faculty to student ratio averaged 1:43. Including adjunct faculty, the ratio of faculty to students is 1:17. The College employs 129 full-time administrative/professional staff.  Therefore, the administrative/professional staff to student ratio is: 1:67.

During the Fall 2018 semester, Delta College employed 192 full-time and 315 adjunct faculty in five academic divisions of the College. Based on the headcount of 8,080 students, the full-time faculty to student ratio averaged 1:42. Including adjunct faculty, the ratio of faculty to students is 1:16. The College employes 131 full-time administrative/professional staff. Therefore, the administrative/professional staff to student ratio is: 1:62.

While programming needs and instructional delivery may “shift” based on the needs of the workforce and area residents, Delta College enrollment has declined and is expected to remain fairly stable for the next 2-3 years. Staffing patterns may change to reflect changes in programming; the ratio of faculty in certain disciplines may change to reflect curricula needs (to be identified), and likewise, the College may require faculty with different professional skills/expertise. Staffing needs are reviewed by the appropriate Division Chair, Dean of Teaching and Learning, Vice President of Instruction and Learning Services, the College's Executive staff, and the President prior to posting/refilling the vacancy. This review and evaluation process assures that course and program enrollments are appropriate to assure a faculty load, and positions are posted/refilled by tenure-track positions, one-year appointments, and adjunct faculty based on projected enrollment patterns. This process assures that student enrollment patterns are addressed and resources are maximized.

Existing class sizes are anticipated to remain similar to current enrollments. In Fall 2018, the majority of the College classes enrolled 20 students per course (mode). Current average projected class size is 17-20 students, but we are engaging in initiatives to increase scheduling efficiency.

In the fall of 2000, the firm of Duce Simmons Associates was hired to complete a Facilities Condition Analysis and develop a database that is updated annually. The annual Inventory and Deferred Maintenance Capital Planning Database Report identifies percentage of building type for each facility.

In 2002, the firm of SmithJJR was hired to update the campus master plan. A campus master plan was completed in 2003.

2003 Campus Master Plan

In the fall of 2014, SmithGroupJJR was again hired to update the master plan for the West side of our campus. Additional updates were completed in fall of 2017.

West Campus Master Plan Update - December 2014
West Campus Master Plan Update - November 2017

2018 Classroom Utilization Report

Pending further clarification and definition of mandated standards or potential specific grant requirements, this section does not appear to apply to Delta College facilities.

Pending further clarification of specific requirements under this section, functionality of existing structures and space allocation to program areas has not been specifically addressed, but has been generally incorporated into Section IV. a), Facilities Assessment.

2017 Insurance Appraisal

Generally our utility systems are in good condition.  The college is budgeting $1,000,000 annually for Facilities Maintenance.  See IV. a) above for specific information in our “Facilities Conditions Analysis”.

Generally our facilities infrastructure is in good condition.  The college is budgeting $1,000,000 annually for Facilities Maintenance.  See IV. a) above for specific information in our “Facilities Conditions Analysis”.

Our current utilities and infrastructure systems are adequate to meet our planned needs.  Appropriate modifications and changes will be incorporated into each project.

The college is budgeting $2,000,000 annually for Capital Improvements and Facilities Maintenance.  See IV. a) above for specific information in our “Facilities Conditions Analysis”.

Although the College does not have a formal enterprise-wide energy plan, we have adopted a comprehensive sustainability plan, see attached, and are currently working with Consumers Energy on various projects as part of their energy optimization program. 

The college has adopted Energy Conservation Guidelines as outlined by the Delta College Energy Conservation Council. The charge of the Council is to institutionalize energy conservation and efficiency in the campus culture through an educational and collaborative approach.

As one of five Michigan signatory colleges to the American College & University President’s Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) in 2007, Delta College agreed to initiate activities designed to move the campus towards climate neutrality.

Our Campus Sustainability Plan is a roadmap for creating a path toward a sustainable campus.  Delta College is committed to reducing its carbon footprint while also planning for future growth and development.  The plan specifically targets our campus carbon footprint with consideration for the improvement of the local environment and quality of life in Michigan.

Delta College is also a voluntary signatory of the Sustainability Tracking and Rating System (STARS).  STARS is a self-reporting benchmark which gages progress in areas such as academics, public engagement, purchasing, dining services, buildings and grounds, coordination and planning, and diversity and affordability. The College participated in a 2008 pilot rating which set the foundation for future measurements and a formal benchmark report submitted in 2011  for which the college earned a Silver rating. This past year, the College participated in an expanded version STARS 2.1, to benchmark our progress. STARS enables our campus to track meaningful comparisons over time and across similar institutions and create incentives for continual improvement. It allows for information sharing among higher education institutions and promotes a comprehensive understanding of sustainability. Based on the STARS rating, the 2018 Sustainable Campus Index has ranked Delta College fifth in nation in the community college category.

In 2008, the college completed a comprehensive Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory for the main campus spanning 1999-2008.  As a method to reduce our campus carbon footprint, a four day work week (Green Fridays) was piloted.  We have since conducted annual greenhouse gas inventories which include GHG Emissions.

In 2009, Delta College was selected to participate in the Consumers Energy Existing Building Commission Pilot program (“EBCx”). See attached Executive Summary of the Consumers Energy EBCx Operations & Maintenance Report and the Consumers Energy EBCx Systems Commissioning Report.

Since 2009 the college has implemented a number of lighting replacement and control projects, modified the ventilation systems serving our automotive training facilities and completed major upgrades to our chilled water plant.  These improvements and changes made as a result of the audit and in consultation with Consumers Energy contributed to a 22.7 percent reduction in our annual electricity usage and a 28.2 percent reduction in gas usage from 2008 through 2012.  We are currently upgrading our building automation systems which when completed will improve our monitoring, scheduling and temperature control functions; and we are currently working with Consumers Energy to implement energy conservation measures as part of their energy conservation incentive rebate program.

j) Land owned by the institution, and include a determination of whether capacity exists for future development, additional acquisitions are needed to meet future demands, or surplus land can be conveyed for a different purpose.

Following is a list of property owned by Delta College. Sufficient capacity exists for further development. The College is evaluating additional acquisitions to meet future needs in specific areas of our district:

1. Main Campus
   1961 Delta Road
   University Center, Michigan 48706

2. Planetarium & Learning Center
   100 Center Avenue
   Bay City, Michigan 48708

3. Midland Center
   1025 East Wheeler Street
   Midlan, Michigan 48642

4. Delta College Saginaw Center (Under Construction)
   319 East Genesee
   Saginaw, Michigan 48607

5. Delta College Gilford Transmitter
   2670 N. Quanicassee Road
   Reese, Michigan 48757

All of our current main campus buildings except our Power House, Maintenance Building, T.V. Transmitter Buildings, and the Farmhouse were included in the property that was part of the bonds for our Science & Learning Technology Facility, our Campus Renovation II – Project A Project and Health and Wellness – F-Wing Renovations project.  See attached campus maps.

The bonding phase for the Saginaw Center project is currently underway.

The lease for the Science & Learning Technology Facility project is scheduled to expire on November 30, 2034.

The lease for the Campus Renovation II – Project A project is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2039.

The lease for the Health and Wellness – F-Wing Renovations project is scheduled to expire on July 31, 2050.

Campus Map Attachment 1 (PDF)
Campus Map Attachment 2 (PDF)

Inventory and Deferred Maintenance Capital Planning Database Report (PDF)

2018 Classroom Utilization Report (PDF)

 2003 Campus Master Plan (Link)

West Campus Master Plan Update - December 2014 (PDF)
West Campus Master Plan Update - October 2017 (PDF)

2017 Insurance Appraisal (PDF)

Climate Action Plan 2010 (PDF)
Energy Conservation Guidelines (PDF)

STARS Pilot Summary 2008 (PDF)
STARS Summary 2010 (PDF)
STARS 2.1 Summary Report 2017 (PDF)

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory (PDF)
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions (Link)

Consumers Energy EBCx Operations and Maintenance Report (PDF)

Priority #1
Electronic Media Broadcasting – A Wing Renovations
$5,990,850
Delta College’s proposes to renovate the classroom, academic support and administrative areas of its Public Media Center, located within its main campus building.  In addition to meeting the community’s public broadcasting viewing and listening demands, this area also serves as the academic hub for educating students in broadcasting, electronic media and journalism.

The current facilities were constructed in 1961, with only minor updates since. The area proposed for renovation is approximately 11,300 square feet, located in the Lower Courtyard Level of our main campus directly below the library.  Many of the architectural finishes, mechanical and electrical systems are at or nearing the end of their useful life.  Also, there is equipment related to broadcasting, which is now over 15 years old, which is nearing end of life for digital equipment.

Replacement of these key structural elements is critical to meeting the needs of current programs, learning environments, and identified business and community needs.  When upgraded and revitalized, the area that serves both student and professional producers, will be the platform for state-of-the-art learning and creation of a wide variety of digital media productions.

Delta College’s stations, WDCQ-TV and WUCX-FM, are commercial free, and an integral part of the educational mission of Delta College.  Delivering programming to 99 percent of all area homes and offering free and open access to knowledge, the stations educate, inform and inspire.  They are also the leading public TV and radio stations in the Great Lakes Bay Region, preferred by the most viewers and listeners.

Delta College embraces digital technology through its stations, as well as the associated curriculum housed in the area to be renovated.  In 2003, WDCQ-TV became the first public TV station in Michigan to transmit a 100% digital signal, allowing it to offer multiple channels.  At the time, the College addressed new transmission equipment, broadcast tower, and facilities needed to move into the digital age.

Delta College will ensure that the programmatic requirements for this facility will be consistent with our community service mission. The project would provide a more adequate infrastructure and an environment conducive to learning.

Nationwide, media and public information resources have been under attack and the careers have changed drastically. It is important to provide the educational opportunities for students, to give them the best possible launch into the new media workforce environment.  Delta College has remained current in its curriculum in this area, and works hard to ensure what employers need matches what prospective employees are prepared to do, following their educational experience.

Describe the Scope of the Project
Delta College’s Public Media Center, built in 1961, is located in the lower Courtyard Level of our main campus building, directly below the library. Due to age, renovations of the current facility are needed to accommodate new technology infrastructure.

This project is estimated to cost $5.99 million and would renovate approximately 11,300 square feet.  In 2003, an adjacent portion of the building was upgraded to digital equipment, however at the time, there was a lack of funding to address the areas which are now included in this project proposal.

A flexible design will allow for instruction in general education and media related technical classes.  It will include high level technology, editing facilities, academic faculty and staff offices, restrooms and classrooms, to strengthen Delta’s ability to deliver the highest caliber of college education and career training. When upgraded and revitalized, this area – which serves both students and Delta’s professional broadcast producers - will be the platform for state-of-the-art learning and creation of a wide variety of digital media productions.

Media jobs require post-secondary training due to sophisticated equipment, required quality processes, critical thinking, writing and editing skills. Employment opportunities are with local TV or radio broadcast stations, but also with newspapers which now require employees to also shoot and post videos online, as well as to write stories.

Administrative areas were designed before the wide use of computers, so seating and lighting for ergonomics is an issue.  Also office sizes and configurations limit flexibility.  The Electronic Media academic production facility will be redesigned to allow Delta College students the opportunity to access the needed technology and prepare for the workplace.  Additional aspects include:

• Enhance adjacencies and production workflow
• Provide student proximity to the broadcast stations, which enhances the learning experience
• Ensures faculty and academic coordinator office space is adjacent to the student teaching area
• Upgrades to power, data and communications, as well as HVAC

Total Overall Project:
Equipment                                                              $2,580,850
Equipment Installation/Commissioning             600,000
Renovations                                                              2,810,000
Total                                                                           $5,990,850

A Wing Project Definition Summary (PDF)

Priority #2
Business and Office Professions - K Wing Renovation and Addition
$5,135,293
This project will include upgrades and additions to facilities to support Delta College’s Business and Office Professions programs.  The current facilities were constructed in 1961 with only minor updates since.

The area being proposed for renovation is approximately 12,300 square feet, located on the east side of our University Center campus building.  When upgraded and revitalized, the area will provide updated computer lab and classroom spaces for the Office Administration Technology and Computer Science Technology programs including spaces for IT network and network security instruction.  Along with the upgrades, 3,400 square feet of new space has been programmed to be added on to the building including a smart classroom, a multipurpose room (large instructional space), storage, and support spaces.

Although the existing building has been maintained well, many of the architectural finishes, mechanical and electrical systems are nearing the end of their useful life and need to be upgraded or replaced to meet the needs of the current programs and learning environments.

The following project definition summary outlines the basic program requirements and cost estimate for this project.  The cost estimate is adjusted for projected inflation.

K Wing Project Definition Summary (PDF)

Priority #3
Business and Technology – M Wing Renovations
$2,084,000
This project will include upgrades to facilities to support our Business and Technology Divisions programs.  The current facilities were constructed in 1967 with only minor updates since.

The area being proposed for renovation is approximately 7,500 square feet, located on the north side of our University Center campus building.  The spaces scheduled for renovations include two CAD labs, a printer and work room, two classrooms, corridors, mechanical, and support spaces.

Although the area has been maintained well, many of the architectural finishes, mechanical and electrical systems are at or nearing the end of their useful life and need to be upgraded or replaced to meet the needs of current programs and learning environments.

The following project definition summary outlines the basic program requirements and cost estimate for this project.  The cost estimate is adjusted for projected inflation.

M Wing Project Definition Summary (PDF)

All the projects identified impact our ability to deliver our programs.  The renovations and upgrades included in all of our projects, if not addressed soon, will result in increased facility deterioration and ultimately increased cost.  The programmatic impacts will include closing portions of our facility resulting in lost program opportunities for our students.

Education will be delivered differently in the coming decades compared to the previous several decades.  It will not be time and place bound to the extent it has been previously.  Technology will provide information and simulation capacity far beyond what was previously available to students and instructors.  Employees will have to constantly upgrade their skills to stay current and employable.  The economy of the Great Lakes Bay Region will be dependent on having the educational resources available to students, employees, and organizations.  Delta College has a major role to play in the education and re-education of the Great Lakes Bay Region residents.  Without proper facilities and the technological capacity to meet the emerging education demands of the Tri-County residents in a cost-effective manner, Delta College will not be able to continue to fulfill its educational mission in the future.

1. The Delta College Science & Learning Technology Facility project was substantially completed in 1999 and final closeout with the State of Michigan occurred in 2003.
   
   
2. The Delta College Campus Renovation II Project was authorized for planning in PA 538 of 1998.  In April 2001, the Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee approved the project as two separate projects.
   
   
   1. Campus Renovation II – Project A was authorized for final planning and construction in PA 81 of 2001. Construction began in May 2002 and was substantially completed for the Fall Semester 2003. Final closeout documents were submitted to the State of Michigan in August 2005.
   2. Campus Renovation II – Project B Use and Finance Statement was approved by the Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee in April 2001. Construction began in August 2002 and was substantially completed in February 2004.

3. The Delta College Health and Wellness – F-Wing Renovations project was authorized for planning in PA 329 of 2010. On June 26, 2012 the State of Michigan approved Public Act 192 of 2012 which provided the final approval and included the construction authorization for our project.
   
   On-site construction started in February 2013 and was completed on August 30, 2013. The building opened for Fall 2013 classes on September 4, 2013 as scheduled.

4. The Delta College Saginaw Center project was authorized for planning in Public Act 268 of 2016. On July 14, 2017 the State of Michigan approved Public Act 107 of 2017 which provided the final approval and included the construction authorization for our project. Construction of the new center is underway, with a substantial completion date expected on May 1, 2019.

d) Identify to the extent possible, a rate of return on planned expenditures. This could be expressed as operational “savings” that a planned capital expenditure would yield in future years.

The rate of return, or operational savings realized by the college through the completion of the planned capital expenditures would be limited to reduced annual maintenance costs associated with the aging building components, systems and infrastructure. The most significant potential “return on investment” involves the improvements to the learning environments that will directly impact the delivery of our programs.

e) Where applicable, consider alternatives to new infrastructure, such as distance learning.

The College is aggressively pursuing distance learning training, certification, and degree alternatives. Please also refer to section II a) Existing/Current Distance Learning Instruction, and Projected Academic Instructional and Distance Learning Programming Needs. The College does not intend to pursue material new square footage or new infrastructures.

Also, please refer to the  Information Technology Strategic Plan which identifies specific facility and infrastructure initiatives currently under way at the College to support technology and distance learning.  This plan is in the process of being update but is not yet available.

Priority #1
West Campus Site and Parking Upgrades
$9,780,641
This project is a component of our existing Landscape/Site Master Plan, completed in 2003, updated in 2014.  It will address the deteriorating Northwest Parking Area, which was constructed in 1990.  In addition to the basic pavement replacement, this project will also include site upgrades including sidewalks, recreational/athletic fields and trails, concessions/restrooms/storage building, new campus entrance, landscaping, etc.

Priority #2
Roof Replacement/Fascia & Soffit Repairs (Main Campus)
$1,269,037
This project consists of the removal and replacement of roofs and aluminum metal trim on portions “A”, “C”, “D” “E” and F Wings, and the repair of the associated plaster soffit and fascia, see attached roof plan.  The plaster repairs will include the removal and replacement of deteriorated lath and fasteners, raking out joints and cracks, filling of cracks, and the application of a new acrylic finish coat to the entire soffit and fascia areas.

Priority #3
Air Handling Unit Replacement
$1,837,500
This project will address the replacement of five Air Handling Units; AHU-13, AHU-18, AHU-19, AHU-22 and AHU-29 which serve various areas including portions of A-wing, B-wing, S-wing and M-wing.  The air handling units were installed in 1960, 1965, 1972 and 1990 and although they have been well maintained, they are now at the end of their useful service life.  The air handlers will be replaced with units of similar capacity and supplemented with the addition of variable air volume boxes (VAV boxes) to increase operating efficiency and occupant comfort.

Priority #4
South Campus Pavement Repairs (Main Campus)
$6,071,758
The south parking lot and road system has experienced significant deterioration since its construction.  The deterioration ranges from cracks and raveling of the pavement to complete failure.  This project will include the removal and replacement of the failing pavement, subbase and subbase layers.

7 – Site & Yard Paving (revised) (PDF)
8 – Road Repairs – 2017 (PDF)
9 – Site & Yard Roof (PDF)
10 – Site & Yard – Fascia (PDF)
11 – Roof Info-2012 (PDF)

g.) Identify the amount of non-routine maintenance the institution has budgeted for in its current fiscal year and relevant sources of financing.

 The college has budgeted $1,000,000 in FY 19-20 from General Fund revenue sources for Facility Maintenance and Equipment Replacement.

Information Technology Strategic Plan (PDF)