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.
• 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:

• Post-secondary associate degrees, certificates, and other credentials of educational achievement.
• 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.
• Basic skill development and remediation.
• Instructional resources and support to enhance teaching and learning.
• Collaboration with secondary schools, other colleges and universities.
• Development of community resources, community leadership and public service.

Strategic Initiatives: The strategic initiatives of Delta College (2019-2023) are:

• Student Success
  • 1.1 Increase student recruitment, retention, and completion to positively impact the traditional, adult, online, and dual enrolled students.
  • 1.2 Implement a seamless student journey in alignment with each student's personal, professional, and academic goals.
• Community Focus
  • 2.1 Utilize Delta College's competitive advantage to strengthen our connection with the communities we serve.
  • 2.2 Create mutually beneficial relationships with key educational institutions.
  • 2.3 Leverage our career education expertise to increase awareness to meet the employer and workforce talent pipeline needs to sustain a strong vibrant region.
• Sustainability
  • 3.1 Conduct operation in an innovative and agile manner to provide opportunities for growth.
  • 3.2 Refine the significant value added components that define Delta College.
• People Focus
  • 4.1 Strengthen collaborative relationships and an inclusive environment with the Board, Administration, Faculty, and Staff to develop additional avenues to increase teamwork.
  • 4.2 Increase the diversity of the College.

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 Business 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 Cyber Security
• Computer Science and Information Technology - IT Support
• Computer Science and Information Technology - Network Administration
• Computer Science and Information Technology - Programming
• Construction 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
• Electrician
• Electronic Media  (EM)
• Environmental Technology
• Fire Science Technology
• Fire Science Technology Fire Investigation Prevention
• Fire Science Technology Industrial Commercial Security and Safety
• 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 – Cosmetology Management
• Management – Entrepreneurship Small Business Management
• Management – General Management
• Management – Marketing Management
• Management - Subsequent Degree Business Management
• Management - Subsequent Degree Northwood 3+1
• Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Mechatronics Technology
• Medical Office Professions – Medical Administrative Assistant
• Nursing - General Management
• Nursing (ADN)
• Nursing RN Transition Track - Licensed Paramedic to RN
• Nursing RN Transition Track - Licensed Practical Nurse to RN
• Office Professions - Administrative Assistant
• Office Professions – Office 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 (Apprenticeship) Instrumentation Electrician
• Skilled Trades in Industrial Maintenance
• Skilled Trades in Precision Production
• Surgical Technology
• Surgical Technology/General Management
• Water Environment Technology
• Welding Engineering Technology
• Wind Turbine Technology

• Accounting Fast Track Certificate
• Accounting Professionals Advanced Skills Certificate
• Automotive Service Technology – Maintenance Light Repair (MLR) Specialist Advanced Certificate
• Automotive Service Technology – Undercar Specialist Advanced Certificate
• Automotive Service Technology Advanced Certificate
• Chemical Process Technology Advanced Certificate
• Child Development - Educational Paraprofessional Certificate of Achievement
• Child Development Advanced Certificate
• Child Development Certificate of Achievement
• 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 and Information Technology - IST Criminal Technology Post Associate Certificate of Completion
• 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
• Data Science Certificate of Achievement
• Deaf Studies Advanced Certificate
• Dental Assisting Advanced Certificate
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography Advanced Certificate
• Digital Film Production Advanced Certificate
• Digital Forensics in Criminal Justice Post Associate Certificate of Completion
• Environmental Technology Advanced Certificate
• Fire Science Technology - Fire & Industrial Loss Prevention Officer Advanced Certificate
• Global Peace Studies Certificate of Achievement
• Group Fitness Instructor Advanced Certificate
• Health Foundations Advanced Certificate
• Heavy Duty Diesel Service Technology Advanced Certificate
• HVACR Air Conditioning Advanced Certificate
• HVACR Commercial Refrigeration Advanced Certificate
• HVACR Heating Advanced Certificate
• International Studies (with World Language Skills) Advanced Certificate
• International Studies (without World Language Skills) Advanced Certificate
• Liberal Arts Advanced Certificate
• Management – Applied Entrepreneurship Advanced Certificate
• Mechatronics Technology Advanced Certificate
• Medical Office Professions – Clinical Medical Assistant Advanced Certificate
• Medical Office Professions – Health Insurance Coding and Claims Specialist Advanced Certificate
• Medical Office Professions – Medical Scribe Advanced Certificate
• 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 Professions – Office Services Management Advanced Certificate
• Personal Trainer Advanced Certificate
• Practical Nurse Advanced Certificate
• Residential Construction Advanced Certificate
• Skilled Trades (Apprenticeship) Electrician Advanced Certificate
• Skilled Trades (Apprenticeship) Machine Builder Advanced Certificate
• Skilled Trades (Apprenticeship) Machine Repair Advanced Certificate
• Skilled Trades (Apprenticeship) Mechatronics Technology Advanced Certificate
• Skilled Trades (Apprenticeship) Millwright Advanced Certificate
• Skilled Trades (Apprenticeship) Pipefitter (Industrial Maintenance) Advanced Certificate
• Skilled Trades (Apprenticeship) Plumber-Pipefitter Advanced Certificate
• Skilled Trades (Apprenticeship) Stationary Boiler Engineering Advanced Certificate
• Skilled Trades (Pre-Apprentice) Agricultural Maintenance Advanced Certificate
• Skilled Trades (Pre-Apprentice) Construction Certificate of Achievement
• Skilled Trades (Pre-Apprentice) Electrical Advanced Certificate
• Skilled Trades (Pre-Apprentice) Mechanical Advanced Certificate
• Sterile Processing Technician Advanced Certificate
• Surgical First Assistant Post Associate Certificate of Completion
• Water Environment Technology Advanced Certificate
• Welding Engineering Technology Advanced Certificate
• Writing - General Writing Certificate of Achievement
• Writing - Technical and Professional Writing Certificate of Achievement
• 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.)

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: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, Health Unit Coordinator, Phlebotomy Technician, Medical Insurance Billing and ICD-10 Coding, and Law Enforcement training opportunities.  In addition, the College provides Motorcycle Safety training.

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. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented circumstances for the College.  Due to COVID-19 and increased distance education offerings, in the Fall 2021 semester 3,863 students (54.76%) enrolled in internet courses without enrolling in face-to-face courses.  When compared to Fall 2020 when 77.08% of students (5,360) enrolled in an internet course without enrolling in a traditional (face-to-face) course, the College has seen a decrease of those enrolled in online courses.  This can be attributed to the College’s ability to offer more face-to-face options as conditions surrounding the COVID pandemic have changed.

Enrollment in distance learning delivered instruction has grown substantially in recent years in both course offerings and student enrollment.  In the Fall 2021 semester, 42,894.3 credit hours (70.90%) were generated by students enrolled in internet courses.  For a second year, the significant number of credit hours generated by students enrolled in internet courses can be attributed in-part to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Distance education courses are currently available in the majority of academic disciplines at the College.

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 our downtown centers to increase Great Lakes Bay Region residents’ access to post-secondary education.  The College primarily offers in-person academic instruction at our main campus and three downtown centers.  The three off-campus centers are the:

1. Downtown Saginaw Center in Saginaw. Enrollment at the Downtown Saginaw Center has increased. The College had 431 students enrolled at the Downtown Saginaw Center in Fall 2020 compared to 482 in Fall 2021. During the Fall 2021 semester, a total 2,050.0 credit hours were generated by students enrolled at Downtown Saginaw.
2. Delta College Midland Center in Midland. Compared to the Fall 2019 semester, student enrollment at the Midland Center has increased from 153 (Fall 2020) to 384 students enrolled during the Fall 2021 semester.  It should be noted that this comparison is between the Delta College Midland Center (now closed) and the new Downtown Midland Center which began offering courses for the first time in Fall 2021.  During the Fall 2021 semester, a total of 1,622.0 credit hours were generated by students taking courses at Downtown Midland.
3. Downtown Bay City Center and Planetarium in Bay City. During the Fall 2021 semester, 112 students enrolled in classes compared to 101 last year.  During the Fall 2021 semester, 338.0 credit hours were generated by students taking courses at this center.

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

• Accounting Professionals (Certificate)
• Automotive Service Technology - Maintenance Light Repair (MLR) Specialist – (Certificate)
• Automotive Service Technology - Undercar Specialist (Certificate) 
• Child Development – (Certificate)
• Clinical Medical Assistant
• Data Science (Certificate)
• Deaf Studies (Certificate)
• Digital Forensics
• Game Development
• Health Foundations
• Heavy Duty Diesel Technology
• Office Professions- Virtual Assistant (Certificate)
• Office Professions – Medical Scribe (Certificate)
• Surgical First Assistant
• Sterile Processing Technician
• Skilled Trades Instrumentation

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 - Programming
• IT Systems Support and Technology - Web (now falls under Programming)
• Dental Assisting
• Electronic Media
• Entrepreneurship
• Fire Science Technology
• Health Fitness Specialist
• Journalism
• Management
• Personal Trainer
• Physical Therapy Assistant
• Skilled Trades - recategorized in 19/20 to align tracks into the following:
  • • Industrial Maintenance
    • Machine Repair and Mechanics
    • Precision Production

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 was 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 department 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 ensures our regional workforce has the training they need to remain competitive. Training is provided at the business, Delta College University Center main campus, or at any one of the Downtown Learning Centers in Bay City, Midland or Saginaw. If the business desires, training may be delivered virtually provided that the training does not require hands-on lab use. Training is provided in key industries including manufacturing, health care, government and education, business, and energy.

Delta College is a close collaborator with economic development organizations and workforce development agencies to address expanding and new business growth in the region. Delta College partners with the Michigan Community College Association in promoting the Michigan New Jobs Training Program (MNJTP).  Delta College currently holds two MNTJP contracts with area employers in the battery and plastics businesses.  MNTJP is an innovative economic development tool designed to provide tax deferred benefits to businesses while providing skills training to new employees.  Delta College works with the State of Michigan and Great Lakes Bay Region Michigan Works! to execute multiple training contracts using Going Pro Talent Fund grant dollars. These resources provide technical training for businesses in the region with a focus on upskilling the current full-time employees. Delta College has formed Interagency Local Collaborative groups in the manufacturing and technical industries to provide training to medium and small businesses with technical training needs for individuals.

Throughout the years, Delta College has provided customized training to over 800 companies in the College’s district, Michigan, 44 states, and 65 countries.  Delta College workforce training uses multiple modalities including classroom, virtual and blended learning.  Delta College is able to customize training to meet the needs of each business client. Examples of Delta College training include: 

• Technical Training: chemical process operations, solar manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, warehouse & logistics 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 and 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, and 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. 

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 Public Media 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 Downtown Bay City Center and Planetarium: 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 19 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 Service Centers operated by the Great Lakes Bay Region Michigan Works!, and currently provides Employment Services, Trade Adjustment Act (TAA) Services, and Business 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, strategic board sessions, 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, 2021, the College has 150 program articulation/alignment agreements with 35 K-12 partners.  During the 2020-21 academic year, 322 students articulated 853 courses and 1,914 academic credits.

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

• Alma School District
• Bangor Township Schools
• Bay-Arenac Intermediate School District
• Bay City Public Schools
• Birch Run Area Schools
• Bullock Creek School District
• Chesaning School District
• Clare-Gladwin RESD
• Clinton County RESA
• Downriver Career Technical Consortium
• Essexville-Garber School District
• Frankenmuth School District
• Freeland School District
• Gladwin Community Schools
• Hemlock School District
• Huron Intermediate School District
• Iosco Intermediate School District
• Laker School District
• Lapeer Intermediate School District
• Meridian Public Schools
• Midland Public School District
• Montrose Community Schools
• Mt. Pleasant Public School District
• New Lothrop School District
• Ogemaw Heights School District
• Owosso School District
• Saginaw Intermediate School Districy
• Saginaw Township School District
• Sanilac Intermediate School District
• School District of the City of Saginaw
• Shiawassee RESD
• 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. The MACRAO agreement reached its sunset date prior to Summer 2019. Students completing the requirements for MACRAO prior to the Fall 2019 semester can still request the MACRAO stamp when transferring to 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
• 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 was replaced by the MACRAO Agreement in 2014. The following four-year institutions participate in the Michigan Transfer Agreement:

• 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
• Kettering 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 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

MiTransfer Pathways Multi-Institutional Articulation Agreements between Michigan Community Colleges and Four-Year Colleges and Universities: These agreements identify courses that Delta students should take toward their associate degree that will transfer into a bachelor’s degree program at the participating university. The ten (10) MiTransfer Pathways include: Art, Biology, Business, Criminal Justice, Communication, Exercise Science, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, Public Health, and Social Work.

The list below includes the pathway and the participating institutions:

• Art - Andrews University, Central Michigan University, College for Creative Studies, Concordia University-Ann Arbor, Eastern Michigan University, Ferris State University, Finlandia University, Lawrence Technological University, Michigan State University, Northern Michigan University, Oakland University, Saginaw Valley State University, Spring Arbor University, University of Michigan-Flint, Wayne State University and Western Michigan University.
• Biology - Andrews University, Central Michigan University, Concordia University-Ann Arbor, Davenport University, Eastern Michigan University, Ferris State University, Finlandia University, Grand Valley State University, Lawrence Technological University, Michigan Technological University, Northern Michigan University, Oakland University, Rochester University, Saginaw Valley State University, Spring Arbor University, University of Detroit Mercy, and University of Michigan-Dearborn.
• Business - Andrews University, Baker College, Central Michigan University, Concordia University-Ann Arbor, Davenport University, Eastern Michigan University, Finlandia University, Grand Valley State University, Kettering University, Lawrence Technological University, Michigan Technological University, Northern Michigan University, Northwood University, Oakland University, Rochester University, Saginaw Valley State University, Siena Heights University, Spring Arbor University, University of Detroit Mercy, University of Michigan-Dearborn, University of Michigan-Flint, Walsh College, Wayne State University, and Western Michigan University.
• Communication - Alma College, Andrews University, Aquinas College, Central Michigan University, Cleary University, Concordia University-Ann Arbor, Cornerstone University, Eastern Michigan University, Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Michigan State University, Michigan Technological University, Northern Michigan University, Oakland University, Saginaw Valley State University, Spring Arbor University, University of Detroit Mercy, University of Michigan–Dearborn, University of Michigan-Flint and Western Michigan University.
• Criminal Justice - Andrews University, Baker College, Concordia University – Ann Arbor, Eastern Michigan University, Ferris State University, Finlandia University, Grand Valley State University, Lake Superior State University, Michigan State University, Northern Michigan University, Oakland University, Saginaw Valley State University, Spring Arbor University, University of Detroit Mercy, University of Michigan–Dearborn, University of Michigan – Flint, and Wayne State University.
• Exercise Science - Andrews University, Central Michigan University, Concordia University – Ann Arbor, Cornerstone University, Eastern Michigan University, Grand Valley State University, Michigan State University, Michigan Technological University, Northern Michigan University, Oakland University, Saginaw Valley State University, and Spring Arbor University.
• Mechanical Engineering - Andrews University, Central Michigan University, Eastern Michigan University, Ferris State University, Kettering University, Lawrence Technological University, Michigan Technological University, Northern Michigan University, Oakland University, Saginaw Valley State University, University of Detroit Mercy, University of Michigan–Dearborn, University of Michigan-Flint and Western Michigan University. 
• Psychology - Alma College, Andrews University, Baker College, Central Michigan University, Concordia University – Ann Arbor, Eastern Michigan University, Ferris State University, Finlandia University, Grand Valley State University, Lake Superior State University, Michigan State University, Michigan Technological University, Northern Michigan University, Oakland University, Rochester University, 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, and Wayne State University.
• Public Health - Andrews University, Central Michigan University, Eastern Michigan University, Ferris State University, Northern Michigan University, University of Michigan–Dearborn, University of Michigan-Flint and Western Michigan University. 
• Social Work - Andrews University, Central Michigan University, Concordia University-Ann Arbor, Cornerstone University, Eastern Michigan University, Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Michigan State University, Northern Michigan University, Oakland University, Saginaw Valley State University, Spring Arbor University, University of Detroit–Mercy, University of Michigan–Flint, Wayne State University and Western Michigan University. 

University Articulation Agreements and Transfer Agreements: Delta College has signed articulation agreements and transfer guides are in place for many programs with the following four-year institutions:

• Accounting - Davenport University, Northwood University, Western Governors University
• Allied Health/Applied Health Science/Medical Case Management - Davenport University, Ferris State University, Oakland University
• Agricultural Technology - Michigan State University
• Architecture - University of Detroit Mercy
• Art+ Design/Graphic Arts - College of Creative Studies, Saginaw Valley State University
• Biological Laboratory Science/Medical Lab Science - Davenport University, Saginaw Valley State University
• Biology - Alma College, Jackson State University
• Business Administration - Davenport University, Eastern Michigan University, Ferris State University, Franklin University, Jackson State University, Kettering University, Northwood University, Siena Heights University, University of Michigan-Flint, and Walsh College
• Chemistry - Central Michigan University, Kettering University
• Computer Science & Information Technology - Capitol Technology University, Davenport University, Franklin University, Kettering University, Northwood University and Western Governors University
• Criminal Justice - Ferris State University, Saginaw Valley State University
• Cyber Defense/Security, Information Assurance - Capitol Technology University, Davenport University, Eastern Michigan University, Ferris State University
• Dental Hygiene - Ferris State University, University of Detroit Mercy, University of Michigan-Flint
• Education, Early Childhood - Central Michigan University, Ferris State University
• Education, Elementary and/or Secondary - Central Michigan University, Ferris State University, Jackson State University, Saginaw Valley State University, Western Governors University
• Education, Industrial Technology - Saginaw Valley State University, Western Michigan University
• Engineering - Central Michigan University, Kettering University, University Detroit Mercy
• Electronic Media Production/TV, Digital - Ferris State University, Northern Michigan University
• Engineering Technology Management - Jackson State University, Saginaw Valley State University
• Engineering - Central Michigan University, Jackson State University, Kettering University, University of Detroit Mercy
• Entrepreneurship - Eastern Michigan University, Northwood University
• Environmental Science - Alma College
• Exercise Science/Health Fitness - Central Michigan University, Ferris State University, Saginaw Valley State University 
• Finance - Davenport University, Northwood University
• Green Chemistry - University of Michigan - Flint
• Health Services Administration/Health Care Management - Alma College, Davenport University, Western Governors University
• Hospitality Management - Northwood University
• Human Resource Management - Davenport University. Western Governors University
• Industrial Product Management - Davenport University
• International Business - Davenport University, Northwood University
• Legal Support/Paralegal - Eastern Michigan University
• Management - Davenport University, Eastern Michigan University, Franklin University, Northwood University, Siena Heights University, Spring Arbor University, Walsh University, Western Governors University
• Marketing - Davenport University, Eastern Michigan University, Northwood University, Western Governors University
• Manufacturing and Industrial Technology/Industrial Production Management - Davenport University 
• Mechanical Engineering Technology - Central Michigan University, Michigan Technological University, Siena Heights University
• Mechatronics Technology - Siena Heights University and Saginaw Valley State University 
• Network Administration Security - Capitol Technology University, Davenport University, Western Governors University
• Nursing, RN  to BSN - Central Michigan University, Chamberlain University, Davenport University, Eastern Michigan University, Ferris State University, Franklin University, Oakland University, Saginaw Valley State University, Spring Arbor University, University of Detroit-Mercy, University of Michigan-Flint, University of Phoenix, Western Governors University
• Psychology - Baker College, Central Michigan University, Davenport University, University of Michigan-Flint 
• Physical Therapy - University of Michigan - Flint
• Political Science - Central Michigan University
• Radiation Care/Therapy - Ferris State University, University of Michigan - Flint
• Respiratory Therapy - University of Michigan - Flint
• Social Work - Jackson State University, Saginaw Valley State University, Spring Arbor University 
• Sports Management - Northwood University
• Surgical Technology, Surgical First Assistant - Siena Heights University
• Technical Trades/Career Programs - Bellevue University, Davenport University, Eastern Michigan University, Ferris State University, Franklin University, Northwood University, Siena Heights University, University of Michigan-Flint

Consortium Agreement with Four-Year Institution: Delta College has signed a consortium agreement with Michigan State University which allows students to concurrently earn an Associate Degree at Delta College and a Certificate through Michigan State University, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Institute of Agricultural Technology. 

• Associate in Applied Science in Agricultural Technology - Michigan State University, Institute of Agriculture Technology, Certificate programs: *Agricultural Operations, *Food Processing Technology and Safety

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
• Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement with Basic Police Training - Alpena Community College
• Dental Hygiene - Alpena 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
• Oakland 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 has sponsored an annual Career Pathways Open House for more than 1,900 middle and high school students.
• Educational Partnerships
  • Delta College provides a variety of dual enrollment opportunities to students through formal and informal partnerships. We provide dual enrollment to over fifty schools in the area through classes on main campus, downtown centers, and online. We also deliver dual enrollment courses with college faculty at three local high schools and one area Tech Center.
  • Delta College partners in eight Early/Middle College partnerships with local high schools and two regional Early/Middle College partnerships with Intermediate School Districts. We also deliver enhanced dual enrollment, county-wide, in partnership with an Educational Service Agency and several local high schools.
  • Delta College Public Media, in partnership with Michigan’s public television stations, launched a new learning channel that offers instructional content to support the education of students and to provide alternative resources for families and teachers. The channel delivers lessons in 30- and 60-minute blocks for each grade level throughout the day, evening and weekends. Content is offered at no cost and is aligned with Michigan’s educational standards.
  • Since 1997, the Delta College Science and Mathematics Division has hosted the Middle School Mathematics Competition, which is open to 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. Due to COVID restrictions, the Middle School Math Competition will take place in a reduced virtual format for 2022.  Plans for future competitions are under consideration.
  • For over 20 years, Delta College’s Business and Technology division hosted an annual Student Technical Solutions event on campus, although it was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The competition allows over 200 area high school students representing nearly 30 high schools and tech centers, in the region, the opportunity to showcase their talents and skills in 18 specialty areas such as: architectural drafting, automotive service technology, residential construction, machine tool, AutoCAD, and welding.
  • Since 2008, Delta College has hosted the annual SkillsUSA Region III Competitions with about 300 high school students competing in various competitions such as Early Childhood Education, Precision Machine Technology, Welding, Technical Drafting, Job Interview, Automotive, Criminal Justice, Crime Scene Investigation and Technical Math. Many Delta students, faculty and staff members participate in the set-up and judging of these competitions.   The competition was not held in 2020 or 2021, due to the pandemic.
  • Delta College operates a STEM Explorer program, featuring a 40-ft. vehicle equipped with educational equipment.  In its sixth year (2020-2021), the STEM Explorer worked with a total of 2,000 middle school and high school students from 18 schools.  Due to COVID-19, staff suspended in-person school visits, but developed new content that could be delivered virtually.

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 21st century workforce.

Examples include:

• Delta College supports workforce development in the region. In collaboration with Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! and area employers Delta creates, modifies and runs short term Fast Start™ job training programs. Dow, DuPont, Corteva, Hemlock SemiConductor and SK Saran have an expressed need for Fast Start™  job training, and have committed to recruit, interview, and hire successful completers of the program.
• Chemical Processing Fast Start™ program students receive 23 articulated credits at Delta College and are encouraged to earn their Associate of Applied Science degree in Chemical Process Technology.
• Delta’s Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) staff continued its “Deep in the Community” initiative. The EOC partnered with Great Lakes Bay Region corporations in referring employees to participate in the State of Michigan’s Future for Frontliners and Reconnect Scholarship program.  The Future for Frontliners program provides free tuition for eligible individuals who worked through the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Reconnect Program provides free tuition for eligible individuals over the age of 25 years.  These programs are part of the State of Michigan’s 60 by 30 initiative to increasing the percentage of Michigan residents with post-secondary degrees or certificates to 60% by the year 2030.
• 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 2020-2021, the College had clinical sites for the following programs: Certified Nursing Assistant (14 sites), Dental Hygiene/Assisting (56 sites), EMT (5 sites), Heath Fitness Specialist (9 sites), Nursing (22 sites), Physical Therapist Assistant (75 sites), Radiography (4 sites), Respiratory Care (14 sites), Diagnostic Medical Sonography (23 sites), Surgical First Assistant (16 sites), Sterile Processing (10 sites) and Surgical Technology (17 sites).
• Delta College has 40 Advisory Committees with over 700 members, to provide information and support to occupational programs. Advisory Committees are in Business & Technology (20), Science & Math (3), Arts & Letters (3), Social Sciences (4), and Health & Wellness (10).

Delta College Downtown Midland began offering classes in the fall 2021 semester. This new facility provides a unique resource in a convenient, centralized location and offers state-of-the-art instruction with a collaborative approach.

The 33,000 square feet facility includes science and computer labs, classrooms, special-use training rooms, multi-purpose rooms and student services.

Completion of this project means a more adequate infrastructure (than was provided at the now closed Midland Center); provides an environment for a larger variety of courses; and offers 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, the Midland Business Alliance 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.

Current Enrollment Patterns: Delta College offers 65 certificates and 75 Associate degrees; approximately 36% of students select transfer programs to attend a four-year institution to complete a Bachelor’s degree, and 64% 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 post-secondary education in the communities served by the College. Students are able to complete certain Associate degrees through distance education courses. In Fall 2021, more than 50% of students enrolled only in distance education courses (internet and hybrid) due to COVID-19.

Five-Year Enrollment Trend/Pattern:

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%

During the Fall 2019 semester, student headcount and credit hours generated decreased from the previous Fall semester, with a total of 7,819 students enrolled in academic and skilled trades/apprenticeship classes at Delta College generating a total of 70,480.9 credit hours. The average student credit hour load was 9.01 credit hours, reflecting the fact that 64.92% of the students enrolled attended part-time and 35.08% attended full-time. The statistics of the Fall 2019 students are:

Gender:
Female     58.47%                              
Male          41.53%

Age Distribution:
0-19 years      40.62%
20-24 years    30.96%
25-29 years    11.66%
30-44 years    12.87%
45 and over      3.89%

Class Designation:
Freshman        66.40%                      
Sophomores  33.60%

Geographic Distribution:
Bay County             24.72%
Midland County    16.05%
Saginaw County    40.75%
Tuscola County        5.74%
Huron County          2.94%
Arenac County         1.52%
Other Counties        8.17%
Other States              0.10%

Ethnic Background:
African American     7.30%
Native American       0.42%
Asian                             0.84%
Caucasian                 76.63%
Hispanic                       7.53%
International              0.35%
Multi-racial                  2.93%
Non-Coded                 3.90%

Student enrollment patterns during the Fall 2019 semester indicated that:
Attending Day hours only                  25.30%
Day and Evening Combination        59.20%
Evening hours only                                   3.89%
Weekends only                                            0.00%
Internet Only                                             11.61%

During the Fall 2020 semester, student headcount and credit hours declined with a total of 6,954 students enrolled in academic and skilled trades/apprenticeship classes at Delta College, generating 62,843.3 credit hours. The average student credit hour load remained steady 9.03 credit hours. Of the students enrolled, 65.66% attended part-time and 34.34% attended full-time. The statistics of the Fall 2020 students are:

Gender:
Female     63.07%                              
Male          36.92%

Age Distribution:
0-19 years      41.95%
20-24 years    30.16%
25-29 years    11.33%
30-44 years    13.55%
45 and over      3.02%

Class Designation:
Freshman        55.74%                      
Sophomores  44.26%

Geographic Distribution:
Bay County             24.85%
Midland County    16.18%
Saginaw County    40.01%
Tuscola County        5.74%
Huron County          2.82%
Arenac County         1.42%
Other Counties        8.89%
Other States              0.09%

Ethnic Background:
African American     7.25%
Native American       0.33%
Asian                             0.85%
Caucasian                 77.29%
Hispanic                       7.22%
International              0.29%
Multi-racial                  3.26%
Non-Coded                 3.47%

Student enrollment patterns during the Fall 2019 semester indicated that:
Attending Day hours only                  7.51%
Evening hours only                                1.04%
Weekends only                                         0.20%
Internet Only                                             88.62% 

*Due to COVID-19, more than 80% of course offerings were via distance education (online and hybrid).

During the Fall 2021 semester, student headcount increased and credit hours generated decreased from the previous Fall semester, with a total of 7,054 students enrolled in academic and skilled trades/apprenticeship classes at Delta College, generating a total of 61,963.5 credit hours. The average student credit hour load was 8.57 credit hours reflecting the fact that 71.92% of the students enrolled attended part-time and 28.08% attended full-time. The statistics of the Fall 2021 students are:

Gender:
Female     61.94%                              
Male          38.06%

Age Distribution:
0-19 years      35.48%
20-24 years    27.62%
25-29 years    12.40%
30-44 years    19.76%
45 and over      4.73%

Class Designation:
Freshman        58.18%                      
Sophomores  41.82%

Geographic Distribution:
Bay County             24.62%
Midland County    16.54%
Saginaw County    41.20%
Tuscola County        5.23%
Huron County          2.44%
Arenac County         1.30%
Other Counties        8.46%
Other States              0.20%

Ethnic Background:
African American     8.24%
Native American       0.28%
Asian                             0.78%
Caucasian                 76.10%
Hawaiian/Pacific        0.06%
Hispanic                       7.95%
International              0.24%
Multi-racial                  3.43%
Non-Coded                 2.92%

Student enrollment patterns during the Fall 2021 semester indicated that:
Attending Day hours only                  4.78%
Day and Evening Combination       39.24%
Evening hours only                                1.22%
Distance Education Only                    54.76%*

*Due to COVID-19, more than 80% of course offerings were via distance education (online and hybrid).

Delta College enrollment declined Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020 and Fall 2021. The decreases 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 decrease for Fall 2021 can be attributed to COVID-19 as well. 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 8% between the 2016-2017 academic year and the 2028-2029 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 2016-2017 academic year, these enrollments accounted for 10% of public school enrollments. Visit National Center for Education Statistics for more information.

In the two most recent years available, 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 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 2.0% of its secondary enrollments in these years, with Midland County remaining flat, Saginaw County losing 2.7% and Bay County down 0.8%. 

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 dual enrolled high school students, students enrolling in online education courses,  students who could enroll in a four-year institution who choose a more affordable community college, and non-traditional students returning to college through programs like Michigan Reconnect.

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. Due to COVID-19, the College offered more than 50% of courses in a distance learning format for Fall 2021. Therefore, the number of credit hours generated by students enrolling in distance learning classes is 42,894.3 for Fall 2021. Delta College continues to develop additional distance learning options to increase the access to post-secondary 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. The college continues to offer professional development to faculty to equip them to offer excellent distance learning opportunities for students. 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. Programs such as Michigan Reconnect help to provide us with support for growing non-traditional student enrollment. The goal is to stabilize or increase enrollment even though our environment has changed - resulting in the shift that is mentioned above.

 

In the Fall of 2019, Delta College started charging tuition based on actual instructional contact with students versus credit hours. Contact hours vary from subject to subject, with lab courses being most heavily affected. For Fall 2021, credit hours have been at a ration of .85 of total contact hours.

Credits still remain a valid tool for doing comparisons, as this is a unit of measure used by colleges, the state, and the federal government to represent transferability of learning and completion.

In general, the enrollment trends over the past five years by credit hours generated have declined. In Fall 2021, the enrollments declined in four out of five divisions. Overall, credit hour enrollment declined by 3.3%% from Fall 2020 to Fall 2021.

The above analysis of credit hours demonstrates a steady decline in credit hours, although the decline was not as pronounced from Fall 2020 to Fall 2021. Since 2017, the College's overall credit hours have declined by 22.6%.

The instructional staffing at Delta College has declined slightly over the past five years which can be expected as enrollment declines. As faculty positions become vacant, they are reviewed and evaluated by the appropriate Academic Associate Dean, 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.

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.

During the Fall 2019 semester, Delta College employed 174 full-time and 302 adjunct faculty in five academic divisions of the College. Based on the headcount of 7,819 students, the full-time faculty to student ratio averaged 1:45. Including adjunct faculty, the ratio of faculty to students is 1:16. The College employed 139 full-time administrative/professional staff. Therefore, the administrative/professional staff to student ratio is 1:56.

During the Fall 2020 semester, Delta College employed 176 full-time and 287 adjunct faculty in five academic divisions of the College. Based on the headcount of 6,954 students, the full-time faculty to student ratio averaged 1:40. Including adjunct faculty, the ratio of faculty to students is 1:15. The College employed 139 full-time administrative/professional staff. Therefore, the administrative/professional staff to student ratio is 1:50.

During the Fall 2021 semester, Delta College employed 172 full-time and 220 adjunct faculty in five academic divisions of the College. Based on the headcount of 7,054 students, the full-time faculty to student ratio averaged 1:41. Including adjunct faculty, the ratio of faculty to students is 1:18. The College employed 139 full-time administrative/professional staff. Therefore, the administrative/professional staff to student ratio is 1:51.

While programming needs and instructional delivery may “shift” based on the needs of the workforce and area residents, Delta College enrollment has declined. 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 Academic Associate Dean, 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.

In Fall 2021, the majority of the College classes enrolled 20 students per course (mode). Current average projected class size is 17-20 students. The College continues to engage in initiatives to increase scheduling efficiency whille meeting student needs.

In 2020, DiClemente Siegel Design (DSD) was hired to perform an updated Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) with the intent of replacing an outdated database that has been used for the past 20 years. This FCA was completed in October 2020 and is managed by the college's Facilities Management department.

A campus master plan was created by the firm SmithGroup JJR in 2003. In 2014 and again in 2017, the master plan was updated for the West side of the main campus.

West Campus Master Plan Update - November 2017

2020 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.

2020 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 $2,500,000 annually for Capital Improvements and Facilities Maintenance.  See IV. a) above for specific information in our “Facilities Conditions Analysis”.

The college does not have a formal enterprise-wide energy plan; however, we are currently working with Consumers Energy on various projects as part of their energy optimization program. In addition, we strive for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) ratings and principles on all renovation and construction projects.

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 and since then has steadily moved the gauge. With our Campus Sustainability Plan as a roadmap, we continue to specifically target 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, engagement, operations, planning and administration, and innovation and leadership. It allows for information sharing among higher education institutions and promotes a comprehensive understanding of sustainability. Based on the STARS rating, the 2020 Sustainable Campus Index has ranked Delta College ninth in the nation in the associate college’s category.

Additionally, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventories are conducted annually which include GHG Emissions. The college continues to see annual reductions in our carbon emissions due to on-going infrastructure upgrades and behavioral changes throughout our campus community.

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. Downtown Bay City Center and Planetarium
   100 Center Avenue
   Bay City, Michigan 48708

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

4. Downtown Saginaw Center
   319 East Genesee
   Saginaw, Michigan 48607

5. Delta College Gilford Transmitter
   2670 N. Quanicassee Road
   Reese, Michigan 48757
   
   
6. Downtown Midland Center
   419 East Ellsworth
   Midland, Michigan 48641

All of our current main campus buildings except our Power House, Maintenance Building, TV 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 bonds for the Science & Learning Technology Facility project were paid in full in 2021 and the property was re-conveyed back to Delta College on March 9, 2021.

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.

The lease for the Downtown Saginaw Center project is scheduled to expire on July 1, 2054.

Campus Map Attachment 1 (PDF)
Campus Map Attachment 2 (PDF)
Campus Map Attachment 3 (PDF)

Priority #1
Business and Office Professions - K Wing Renovation and Addition
$5,568,275

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.

This project was originally approved by the Delta College Board of Trustees in 2017 as a College funded project, but has placed on hold due to potential programming modifications and project costs.

The following project definition summary outlines the basic program requirements and cost estimate for this project.  The cost estimate has been adjusted since last year due to inflation.

K Wing Project Definition Summary (PDF)

Priority #2
Business and Technology – M Wing Renovations
$2,568,000

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 has been adjusted since last year due to inflation.

M Wing Project Definition Summary (PDF)

The current deferred maintenance backlog can be found in the updated 2020 Facility Condition Assessment.  Overall, Delta’s facilities and equipment are in great shape.

All the projects identified impact our ability to deliver our programs.  The renovations and upgrades included in all of our projects, if not addressed, 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.

As shown by COVID-19 global pandemic, education has been forced to be delivered differently.  Technology has provided information and simulation capacity beyond what was previously readily available to students and instructors.  The economy of the Great Lakes Bay Region is be dependent on having the educational resources available to students, employees, and organizations.  Delta College plays a major role 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 Electronic Media Broadcasting – A Wing Renovations project was authorized for planning in Public Act 618 of 2019.  The Governor subsequently signed the Construction Authorization into law as part of Public Act 257 of 2020.  The project has been bid for construction and approval to award construction contracts was granted on August 4th, 2021.  It is anticipated that this project will be complete in March of 2022, well before the next Capital Outlay Plan will be completed.

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 constantly pursuing distance learning training, certification, and degree alternatives.  A major shift to online and hybrid modalities was implemented due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.

For more information, please refer to section II a) Existing/Current Distance Learning Instruction, and Projected Academic Instructional and Distance Learning Programming Needs.

Also, please refer to the attached update of our Information Technology Strategic Plan which identifies specific facility and infrastructure initiatives currently under way at the College to support technology and distance learning.

Priority #1
South Campus Pavement Repairs (Main Campus)
$2,857,691
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.

The south-east parking lot was replaced in Summer 2019 along with the south road and bus-drop off lane.

Priority #2
Chiller 1, Chiller 2 Replacements (Main Campus)
$1,500,000
Two centrifugal, 750 ton chillers are a main source of cooling for main campus.  These were originally installed in 1993 and rebuilt in 2011.  Over the last couple of years maintenance on these machines has increased greatly and they are nearing their useful life cycle.

Reference Documents:

• Site & Yard Paving 2021 (PDF)
• Road Repairs 2021 (PDF)
• Site & Yard - Roof 2021 (PDF)
• Main Campus Roofing Details 2021 (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 the Delta College FY 21-22 from General Fund revenue sources for Facility Maintenance and Equipment Replacement.