hook-up in the 600’s

The Re-Introduction OfDelta College’s

Learning Communities

Hook-Up in the 600’s

THE NEW LEARNING

COMMUNITIES

HOOK-UP IN THE 600’s

WHAT IS A LEARNING COMMUNITY?

• Two or more courses that are taught together (i.e. Literature with History) by instructors from each area to create a clear connection

• Students interacting with other students and teachers as part of a closely-knit, supportive community of learners

• Students experiencing a variety of learning modes such as large and small group discussions, learning through activities and projects, and participating in field trips & hearing lectures.

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUTLEARNING COMMUNITIES?

Most students say “NO”Marketing media gets lost in the clutterProgram visibility is limitedPrimarily serves those students enrolled in

developmental coursesNot considered a “fun” learning experience

WHAT “WE” IMAGINE!

TO CREATE A NEW AWARENESS OF

LEARNING COMMUNITIESAND INCREASE ENROLLMENT

OUR GOAL

Strengths Weaknesses

Recognized nationally

Has a strong foundation

Speed up course requirements

Better understanding of topics

Program AwarenessPlacement Confusing

Information Classes available

LEARNING COMMUNITIESSTRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES

Opportunity Threats

Grow awarenessAttract future

students Rebrand More upper level

classes

Not enough students enrolled

If demand increases shortage of teachers

Online RegistrationShortage of upper

level classes

LEARNING COMMUNITIESOPPORTUNITIES/THREATS

TARGET MARKET

Incoming first year college students

Ages range from 17-23

Coming from the Saginaw, Bay City, Midland

Psychographic: Social Networking

Usage Rate: Between 1-3 Learning Community courses

LEARNING COMMUNITIESCURRENT STUDENT DATA

17-2361%

24-3023%

31-

4011%

41+5%

Ages in Learning Com-munities

Male54%

Female46%

Gender in Learning Communities

*81 Students Currently Enrolled in a Learning Community Surveyed

LEARNING COMMUNITIESCURRENT STUDENT DATA

Yes40%

No60%

Did You Know What a Learning Community

Was Before Signing Up?

Yes89%

No11%

Would You Take Another Learning Community?

*81 Students Currently Enrolled in a Learning Community Surveyed

LEARNING COMMUNITIESCURRENT STUDENT DATA

Yes100%

Would You Recommend A Learning Community?

More52%

Less3%

Same45%

Work Load For Learning Communities

*81 Students Currently Enrolled in a Learning Community Surveyed

LEARNING COMMUNITIESCURRENT STUDENT DATA

Agree97%

Disagree3%

Do Learning Communities Help You Understand The Material?

*81 Students Currently Enrolled in

a Learning Community Surveyed

LEARNING COMMUNITIESCURRENT STUDENT DATA

Counselor31%

Another Student

7%

Schedule27%

Teacher Mentioned

30%

Other6%

How Did You Find Out About Learning Communities?

*81 Students Currently Enrolled in a Learning Community Surveyed

WHAT STUDENTS CURRENTLY SEE

LEARNING COMMUNITIES WEBPAGE

DELTA’S HOMEPAGE

NEW WAY TO REGISTER!

Register for Learning Communities

THE SAME LEARNING COMMUNITIES THAT

YOU KNOW NOW…WE’VE JUST ADDED A

LITTLE FLAIR!

WHAT ARE HOOK-UPS?

THE NEW LEARNING

COMMUNITIES

HOOK-UP IN THE 600’s

Flyer

Table Tent

ADDITIONAL PRINT MEDIA

OTHER PROMOTIONS…

Collegiate

Outhouse Outlook

“Chalking” at Registration

T-Shirts