2025 Five Year Capital Outlay Plan

Section I - Mission Statement

The Mission Statement: Delta College collaborates to deliver and sustain an enriching education that empowers our diverse and inclusive community to achieve their personal, professional, and academic goals.

The Vision Statement: We are the national leader in innovative community college education.

Values:

(S.T.R.I.V.E.)

Delta College strives to create an atmosphere of belonging in which a diverse community can experience equitable opportunities to pursue success. From a foundation of trust, inclusion, and respect, we achieve excellence by embracing the values of:

Service: We respond to the needs of others.
Teamwork: We accomplish more together.
Respect: We honor human dignity.
Innovation: We inspire creativity.
Veracity: We value honesty and authenticity.
Excellence: We encourage outstanding achievement.

Strategic Initiatives: The strategic initiatives of Delta College (2023-2027) are:

Student Engagement, Retention, and Completion
Centering the College as a place where all students belong and as a place for transformation

1.1. Strengthen the College’s retention and completion rates through effective connection and belonging efforts.

1.2. Reduce the length of time to student degree completion through innovation, challenging traditional modes of measuring credit and effective course scheduling.

1.3. Increase access and understanding of the value of a college degree for adults and first-generation students, by making swift efforts to demystify and simplify college processes and systems.

People Focus
Focusing on growth, holistic well-being, and empowering our employees

2.1. Develop and implement an ongoing, systemic approach to employee belonging, wellness, and connection.

2.2. Provide employees with relevant data to innovate, collaborate, and grow professionally in support of our student engagement, retention, and completion goals.

Community-Centered
Collaborating with others to understand and respond to community needs, educate residents about local issues, and work to improve citizens lives

3.1. Build a strong “college-going” culture in order to support regional employment opportunities, thus improving all residents’ economic status by reducing all levels of poverty.

3.2. Work to address barriers outside of the classroom that students face, such as mental health, housing, and food insecurity.

3.3. Strengthen our work with K-12 and postsecondary partners to ensure a seamless transfer of all credits upon graduation, and with workforce industries to ensure access to well-paying jobs upon completion.

Social Impact
Establishing the institution as an instrument of positive social change

4.1. Build Delta College’s reputation as a regional leader in bringing people together to understand the value of education, to explore complex issues we face as a community, and to strengthen each resident’s belief in our democracy.

4.2. Ensure the long-term viability of the College, by recognizing that all students and residents deserve a system of strong social justice to overcome poverty and other social hurdles during their journey through higher education.

Section II - Instructional Programming

a) Describe existing academic programs and projected programming changes during the next 5 years, in so far as academic programs are affected by specific structural considerations (i.e., laboratories, classrooms, current and future distance learning initiatives, etc.):

Associate Degrees

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 Managment
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
Health Fitness Specialist
Health Fitness Specialist/General Management
Heavy Duty Diesel Service Technology
Human Services
HVACR Service Technology
Journalism and Integrated Media
Legal Support Professional
Management – Cosmetology Management
Management – Entrepreneurship
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
Residential Construction
Respiratory Care
Skilled Trades (Apprenticeship) Instrumentation Electrician
Skilled Trades in Industrial Maintenance
Skilled Trades in Machine Repair and Mechanics
Skilled Trades in Precision Production
Surgical Technology
Surgical Technology/General Management
Water and Wastewater Treatment Technology
Welding Engineering Technology
Wind Turbine Technology

Certificates

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 Advanced Certificate
Child Development Certificate of Achievement
Child Development – Educational Paraprofessional Certificate of Achievement
Clinical Medical Assistant Advanced Certificate
Communication – Interpersonal Certificate of Achievement
Communication – Presentational Certificate of Achievement
Computer Aided Design Advanced Certificate
Computer Numerical Control Advanced Certificate
Computer Numerical Control Certificate of Achievement
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 Management 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 Advanced Certificate
Fire Science Technology – Basic Fire Academy Certificate of Achievement
Fire Science Technology – Emergency Medical Technician Certificate of Achievement
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 – 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 Management Advanced Certificate
Personal Trainer Advanced Certificate
Plant Based Nutrition Certificate of Achievement
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 and Wastewater Treatment Technology Advanced Certificate
Welding Engineering Technology Advanced Certificate
Welding Engineering Technology Certificate of Achievement
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, Phlebotomy Technician, and Law Enforcement training opportunities. In addition, the College provides Motorcycle Safety training.

Delta College partnered with Google to offer career credential certificates in Data analytics, IT Support, and Project Management. These free trainings can be completed in six months or less and earn academic credit upon completion. Additional career credential offerings also include CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+.

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. Many students enrolling in distance education courses also enroll in face-to-face courses during the same semester.

In the Fall 2022 semester 3,526 students (49.97%) enrolled in internet courses without enrolling in face-to-face courses. When compared to Fall 2021 when 54.76% of students (3,863) 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 2022 semester, 39,053.2 credit hours (64.04%) were generated by students enrolled in internet courses. Distance learning 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).

In response to a growing interest in the flexibility and convenience of online classes, Delta College is working to expand its online degree and certificate programs.

Delta currently offers 17 fully online programs and hundreds of online classes, so students can learn when and where they want. Delta’s online options are designed to be accessible, convenient and easy to fit into a busy schedule.

Off-Campus Centers: Delta College offers a variety of academic courses at our downtown centers to increase Great Lakes Bay Region residents’ access to postsecondary education. The College primarily offers in-person academic instruction at our main campus and three downtown centers. The three off-campus centers are the:

Downtown Saginaw Center. Enrollment at the Downtown Saginaw Center has increased. The College had 525 students enrolled at the Downtown Saginaw Center in Fall 2022 compared to 595 in Fall 2023. During the Fall 2023 semester, a total of 2,587 credit hours were generated by students enrolled at Downtown Saginaw.
Downtown Midland Center. Compared to the Fall 2022 semester, student enrollment at the Midland Center has increased from 443 (Fall 2022) to 588 students enrolled during the Fall 2023 semester. During the Fall 2022 semester, a total of 2,633 credit hours were generated by students taking courses at Downtown Midland.
Downtown Bay City Center and Planetarium. During the Fall 2023 semester, 70 students enrolled in classes compared to 87 last year. During the Fall 2023 semester, 209.0 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)
Fire Science Technology - Basic Fire Academy Certificate of Achievement
Fire Science Technology - Emergency Medical Technician - Certificate of Achievement
Game Development
Health Foundations
Heavy Duty Diesel Technology
Plant Based Nutrition - Certificate of Achievement
Sterile Processing Technician
Skilled Trades Instrumentation
Welding Engineering Technology - Certificate of Achievement

The following programs have undergone significant revisions:

Agricultural Technology
Art + Design
Automotive Service Educational Program (GM ASEP) – AAS
Automotive Service Technology
Automotive Service Technology - General Management
Chemical Process Technology
Chemical Technology
Clinical Medical Assistant
Communication – Presentational – Certificate of Achievement
Computer Aided Drafting
Computer Science and Information Technology – IST – Cyber Security
Computer Science and Information Technology – Network Administration
IT Systems Support and Technology - Web now falls under Programming
Computer Science and Information Technology - Programming
Dental Assisting
Dental Assisting - General Management
Dental Hygiene - General Management
Diagnostic Medical Sonography - General Management
Electronic Media
Entrepreneurship
Fire Science Technology
Health Fitness Specialist
Health Foundations
Journalism
Management
Nursing - General Management
Personal Trainer
Physical Therapist Assistant
Radiography – AAS
Skilled Trades – recategorized in 19/20 to align tracks into the following:
- Industrial Maintenance
- Machine Repair and Mechanics
- Precision Production
Surgical Technology - General Management
Water and Wastewater Treatment Technology
Writing - Technical and Professional Writing

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

During the next five years, the College will continue to expand our courses and programs that are delivered online. In addition, the College is actively assessing scheduling patterns and expanding accelerated offerings (focusing on 7-week courses for our students). The College is exploring the expansion of additional offerings such as hybrid and high flex and continues to develop short-term credential programs to support workforce needs.

b) Identify the unique characteristics of each institution’s academic mission. Two-year degree and certificated technical/vocational training, workforce development activities, adult education focus, continuing or lifelong educational programming, partnerships with intermediate school district(s), community activities; geographic service delivery area(s), articulation agreements or partnerships with 4-year institutions, etc.:

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.

Serving the Regional Business Community: Delta College Workforce Strategies unit provides the regional workforce robust ways to continue their educational journey. We encourage access to high quality instruction, state-of-the-art facilities, apprenticeships, internships and co-op experiences. We partner with businesses after hire to upskill the workforce to meet changing technology and skill set demands. We are here to build the workforce talent pipeline to ensure a thriving community for all.

Online Learning: Delta College offers access to a large variety of professional development courses which are 100% online for those desiring to upskill and seeking great flexibility. These are skill building courses students or community members may take.
Series Training Programs: These programs are for businesses to send employees and designed to address core competencies for specific job roles. These training programs vary in length and can be customized to fit a specific role by adding hours for additional competencies or removing ones that may not apply. Series training programs are generally over 40 hours. Examples of series training programs include: Advanced Manufacturing, Chemical Process Operator, CNC Operator, CNC Programmer, Instrumentation Technician, Warehouse & Logistics Technician, High Performing Leadership, Mentoring Five Part Series, and Problem Solving & Effectiveness.
Skills Training Courses: These courses are for a business to send a group of employees to and designed to build knowledge in specific competencies, regardless of role. Skills training courses range from 4-40 hours. Over 150 training courses are available and all can be customized to fit the individual business need. Skills training courses include technical, safety and professional skills. Some examples include: Microsoft Computer Skills, OSHA Safety, Geometric Design and Tolerancing, Welding, Robotics, Communication and Implicit Bias.
Strategic Planning: Delta’s experts will help a business build a training program to meet operational excellence. Plans can be short-term or long-term and are aligned with the strategic plan of the business. Plans include knowledge, skills and abilities analysis by role and recommended timeline and tools for implementation.
Work Experience: Delta provides business and student placement support for internships/co-ops/job shadow experiences which enhance the regional workforce talent pipeline.
Career Credentials: Delta College career credential programs are not for credit and designed to upskill the adult and working student for employment in high-wage, high-demand jobs. Individuals do not need to be enrolled as a Delta College student to take one of these great programs. Examples of career credentials include CompTIA and Google Professional Certificates. Many Delta College career credential certificate programs like Fast Start™ job training earn academic credit toward courses in degree programs.

Non-Traditional Funding for Training and Employer Services: Serving the Regional Business Community:

Michigan New Jobs Training Fund: Delta College is an active partner with the Michigan Community College Association in promoting the Michigan New Jobs Training Program (MNJTP). Delta College currently holds multiple MNTJP contracts with area employers in the manufacturing and healthcare industries. MNTJP is an innovative economic development tool designed to provide tax deferred benefits to businesses while providing corporate training to new employees.
Fast Start™: Delta collaborates with Great Lakes Bay Region Michigan Works! to provide Fast Start™ pre-hire job training programs to meet employer hiring demands in chemical processing and warehouse logistics.
Going Pro Talent Fund: Over $259,000 in regional grant funding was awarded to businesses for the purpose of having Delta College deliver short-term training. Funds were made available through the State of Michigan and Great Lakes Bay Region Michigan Works! These resources provide technical training with a focus on upskilling the current full-time employees.
Regional Talent Innovation Grant: Delta College was awarded over $150,000 from the Middle Michigan Economic Development Corporation to provide over 100 people from businesses and low to moderate income individuals in the Arenac, Bay, Midland or Saginaw counties the ability to train at no cost by using Delta College as a training provider.
Employer Services and Business Grants: Delta College holds $3.2 million-dollar multi-year contract to deliver employer services and business services to the Bay, Midland, Saginaw, Isabella, and Gratiot counties through Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! These funds are used to employ approximately 20 individuals who provide services at regional service centers. They aid in employment search, resume writing, and business outreach to fulfill workforce talent pipeline needs of employers.
WorkCred C+D Grant: Delta College received a $55,000 award to provide resources to build career credential certificate training which leads to academic degrees in the IT industry. Google IT Support certificate completion will earn 14 academic credits toward an AAS in IT Support at the college. CompTIA Security+ will earn 4 academic credits toward and AAS in Cyber Security. The resources are being used to build infrastructure necessary for recording, placement, and promotion of these pathways to students and potential students.
MCCA Increasing Economic Mobility for Adult Learners Grant: Delta College received a $52,500 award to provide resources to offer an on-line students friendly credit for prior learning process with special focus on Computer Science certificate training (like Google and CompTIA) and improve Veteran access to credit for prior learning for military service.
MEDC TAT Semiconductor Grant: Multiple grant awards were provided to Delta College to provide training and educational outreach for the semiconductor industry. Specifically $50,000 in grant funds are available for career credential training as an Instrumentation Technician. Upon completion the training program will award 11 academic credits in an existing apprenticeship instrumentation program at Delta College, accelerating the individual’s path toward completion.
Job Location and Development Program: Funds are made available to Delta College through the Federal Work Study Program which enables resources for staff to provide employer services. The program is to develop off campus opportunities for students which reinforce the educational program or vocational goal of the student who is enrolled at Delta College and wants a job regardless of financial need. Job development includes co-op and internship placement services which are provided free to regional employers.
Linkages with Michigan Works!: Delta College 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. Additional coordination of services was implemented utilizing Michigan Works! as a recruitment agency for the Regional Talent Innovation Grant which placed low- to moderate-income individuals in training at Delta College.
Public Media: Delta College is one of just a handful of community colleges in the nation to own public broadcasting stations. 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 Public Media continues to enhance the College's commitment to quality and educational services as it delivers quality PBS and NPR programming to the Great Lakes Bay Region, Flint and the Thumb.
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 17 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.

Course Articulation and Program Alignment with K-12 School Districts, Intermediate School Districts, and Career/Skill/Technology Centers: Delta College provides a variety of dual enrollment opportunities to nearly 1500 students through formal and informal partnerships with over 55 secondary partners both public and private, annually. Dual enrollment classes are offered on the main campus, downtown centers, and online. We also deliver direct dual enrollment credit courses where college faculty teach at 3 local high schools and one area Career Tech Center. Delta College has dedicated dual enrollment staff to enhance partnerships with all schools in the area related to program development, advising, enrollment, and retention thus assisting students and schools with their needs pertaining to dual enrollment and early middle college accessibility and planning to completion.

Delta College is the primary post-secondary education host of ten early middle college partnerships. All college programming follows a flexible yet prescribed 5-year plan for high school students to complete the Michigan Merit Curriculum high school graduation requirements as well as an associate degree or certificate with Delta College, one year following their high school graduation. Our partners include: three early middle college high schools meaning 100% of the pupils are enrolled, six early middle college programs meaning a program designed to serve less than 100% of the pupils enrolled, and one early middle college consortium comprised of nine high schools from multiple school districts within one coordinating agency. The department also delivers enhanced dual enrollment programs in healthcare, fire science and general education across the college’s primary service regions in partnerships with an educational service agency, local high schools, intermediate school districts, and career tech centers.

Delta College and Saginaw Public Schools have intentionally designed a 2-year dual enrollment academy program extending equitable flexible learning options with embedded assurances of transferability with MTA course work to earn up to 30 college credits as well as a path to completion of an associate degree at Delta College offered within walking distance of the high school, conveniently at our Downtown Saginaw Center.

Regardless of a student’s residency or the county a school district resides, all dual enrolled students are charged our in-district tuition rate, allowing all high school students within the state of Michigan, regardless of course modality, access to our lowest tuition rate.

Delta College has been actively involved in secondary course articulation and program alignment activities for several years. As of September 2023, the College has over 150 signed articulation agreements with 35 high schools/ISD Career Center secondary partners. There were 1253 courses articulated for a total of 2976 credit hours, which served a total of 490 incoming CTE students. Delta also has 1 Statewide Articulation Agreement for the Automotive with the Michigan Department of Education.

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 Tehnological University
Northern Michigan University
Northwood University
Oakland University
Rochester College
Saginaw Valley State University
Siena Heights University
Spring Arbor University
The University of Olivet
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 and MiWorkforce 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 four (4) MiWorkforce Pathways agreements, include: Applied Business, General Applied Science, Healthcare and Information Technology.

The list below includes the MiTransfer Pathway and the participating institutions:

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

The list below includes the MiWorkforce Pathway and the participating institutions:

Applied Business - Alma College, Baker College, Davenport University, Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Northwood University, Rochester University, Saginaw Valley State University, Siena Heights University, and Walsh College
General Applied Science - Alma College, Baker College, Davenport University, Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Northwood University, Rochester University, Saginaw Valley State University, Siena Heights University, and Walsh College
Health - Alma College, Baker College, Davenport University, Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Northwood University, Rochester University, Saginaw Valley State University, Siena Heights University, and Walsh College
Information Technology - Alma College, Baker College, Davenport University, Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Northwood University, Rochester University, Saginaw Valley State University, Siena Heights University and Walsh College

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

Accounting - Davenport University, Northwood University, Western Governors University
Allied Health/Applied Health Science/Health Care Administration/Medical Case Management - Davenport University, Ferris State University, Siena Heights University, Oakland University, University of Michigan-Flint, Western Governors University
Agricultural Technology - Michigan State University
Art+ Design - Saginaw Valley State University
Biological Laboratory Science/Medical Lab Science - Davenport University, Saginaw Valley State University
Biology - 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, Eastern Michigan University, Northwood University and Western Governors University
Criminal Justice - Ferris State University and Saginaw Valley State University
Cyber Defense/Security, Information Assurance/Cyber Management - Capitol Technology University, Davenport University, Eastern Michigan University, Ferris State University and Northwood University
Dental Hygiene - Ferris State University, University of Detroit-Mercy
Education, Elementary, Early Childhood - Central Michigan University, Ferris State University, Saginaw Valley State University, and Western Governors University
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 - Northwood University
Exercise Science/Health Fitness/Allied Health - Central Michigan University, Ferris State University, Saginaw Valley State University
Finance - Davenport University, Northwood University
Green Chemistry - University of Michigan - Flint
Human Resource Management - Davenport University, Western Governors University
International Business - Davenport University, Northwood University
Management - Davenport University, Eastern Michigan University, Ferris State University, Franklin University, Northwood University, Siena Heights University, Spring Arbor University, Walsh University, Western Governors University
Marketing - Davenport University, Northwood University, Western Governors University
Manufacturing and Industrial Technology/Operations and Supply Chain Managment - Davenport University
Mechanical Engineering Technology - Central Michigan University, Michigan Technological University, Siena Heights University
Mechatronics Technology - Siena Heights 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, Oakland University, Olivet, Saginaw Valley State University, Spring Arbor University, The University of Olivet, University of Detroit-Mercy, University of Michigan-Flint, Western Governors University
Office Professions (Administrative Assistant) - Siena Heights University
Physical Therapy OR Physical Therapy Assistant - Davenport University, Ferris State University, Oakland University, Siena Heights University, University of Michigan – Flint
Political Science - Central Michigan University
Psychology - Central Michigan University, Davenport University, University of Michigan-Flint
Public Health - Western Michigan University
Radiation Therapy/Radiography - Ferris State University, Siena Heights University, University of Michigan – Flint
Respiratory Care/Therapy - Ferris State University, Oakland University, 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 - Davenport University, Ferris State University, Oakland University, Siena Heights University
Technical Trades/Career Programs - 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 the following universities which allows students to concurrently earn an Associate Degree at Delta College and a Bachelor’s Degree at the applicable universities, or 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
Associate Degree as part of an articulation agreement 3+1 (up to 90 credits) - Davenport University, Ferris State University, Franklin University, Northwood University

Reverse Transfer Agreements with Michigan Four-Year Colleges and Universities: Delta College participates in Reverse Transfer Agreements 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:

Educational Partnerships:

Delta College and Saginaw Public Schools have intentionally designed a dual enrollment academy program, offered at the Downtown Saginaw Center. It extends equitable, flexible learning options, with assurances of transferability. There is MTA course work and a defined path to completion of a Delta associate degree.
Delta College Public Media, in partnership with Michigan’s public television stations, operates the Michigan Learning Channel, which 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.
The Michigan Learning Channel is supported by the state of Michigan and the Michigan Department of Education, offering its free service for all residents.
Delta’s Michigan Learning Channel coordinator was invited to make a presentation for a district wide professional development to over 1,100 teachers from Bay and Arenac Counties.
For over 20 years, Delta College’s Business and Technology division hosted an annual Student Technical Solutions event on campus. 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 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.
Delta College offers its Possible Dream Program, which has served 2,459 6th through 12th grade students, with educational and enrichment activities to encourage their successful completion of high school and transition to college enrollment. This program receives financial support through the Delta College Foundation and the community.
Through the Delta College Foundation, the Possible Dream Program provided 15 priority consideration $2,000 scholarships to graduating program participants for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Delta College offered cultural enrichment opportunities to the Possible Dream students, including 8 summer camps, many offered by community partners such as Creative 360, Alignment 8 Yoga, DiscoverYou, and the American Chemical Society. Students were able to attend YMCA Camp Timbers and career and technical education camps hosted by Bay-Arenac ISD, Midland ESA, and Saginaw ISD. Informational sessions included: video game building, MMA self-defense, “STEM Explorer Day” and the skilled trades programs. “Back to School Day” gave students the option to choose sessions focused on preparing themselves for the school year and exploring careers in criminal justice and fire science. Students attended a Saginaw Spirit game and the NOEL holiday concert at the Temple Theatre. Students picked blueberries, explored careers with WTA Architects, and took a trip to the Detroit Zoo. Other sessions included a book study of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, Banzai Financial Literacy online program sponsored by Wildfire Credit Union, and the Mentor Leader Leadership Development series.
Delta College operates a STEM Explorer program, featuring a 40-ft. vehicle equipped with educational equipment. In its seventh year (2021-2022), the STEM Explorer worked with a total of 4,848 middle school and high school students, along with 46 STEM teachers, from 26 schools.
The STEM Explorer project participated in the Saginaw African Cultural Festival, Zilwaukee Family STEM Night, Garber High School Family STEM Night (Essexville), Delta College Girls Day Out, Crossroads Village STEM Day (Flint), Heart of the City 989 STEM Event at Delta, and interacted with over 2,420 community members at these events.

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 Siltron have an expressed need for Fast Start™ 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 provides post-secondary enrollment services and support to our Great Lakes Bay Region. We partnered with corporations and businesses in referring employees to participate in the state’s Michigan Reconnect Scholarship program.
EOC assisted 369 participants with the Michigan Reconnect Scholarship program. Interested participants were referred to EOC for virtual and/or in-person assistance with career planning, admission application, financial literacy, advising, and course registration.
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 2022-2023, the College had clinical sites for the following programs: Certified Nursing Assistant (2 sites), Dental Hygiene/Assisting (56 sites), EMT (2 sites), Heath Fitness Specialist (20 sites), Nursing (22 sites), Physical Therapist Assistant (75 sites), Radiography (4 sites), Respiratory Care (57 registered preceptors), Diagnostic Medical Sonography (20 sites), Surgical First Assistant (16 sites), Sterile Processing (10 sites) and Surgical Technology (17 sites).
Delta College has 39 Advisory Committees with over 625 members, to provide information and support to occupational programs. Advisory Committees are in Business & Technology (19), Science & Math (3), Arts & Letters (2), Social Sciences (5), and Health & Wellness (10).

c) Identify other initiatives which may impact facilities usage:

Information Technology and Computer Science - K Wing Renovation

The College reviews facilities usage on a regular basis. With support from the State, the College has continued to update facilities to create state-of-the-art learning spaces for students.

The number one priority for major capital projects is the Information Technology and Computer Science – K Wing Renovation.

This project will renovate Delta College’s Information Technology, Computer Science and Office Professions wing, located on its main campus. The current facilities were constructed in 1961 with only minor updates since. Although the existing building has been maintained well, many of the architectural finishes, mechanical and electrical systems are at the end of their useful life and need to be replaced to meet the needs of the current programs and learning environments. The area being proposed for renovation is approximately 16,458 square feet, located on the east side of our main campus building, located in Bay County, but serving students from Bay, Midland and Saginaw counties.

When upgraded and revitalized, the area will provide state-of-the-art computer lab and classroom spaces for multiple computer and business courses. Along with the upgrades, 4,750 square feet of new space has been programmed to be added on to the building including an expanded cyber security classroom, multiple shared computer science classroom and lab spaces, along with needed storage, and support spaces.

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.

Delta College partners with Michigan Works! to retrain dislocated workers and Michigan Works! sponsors students in academic and Fast Start™ short-term job training programs.
Delta participates in site selector visits with Saginaw Future, Bay Future and Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance to promote workforce and training opportunities for new and expanding businesses.
Close collaboration with Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! workforce development agency resulted in high quality training grant proposals submitted to the state for Going Pro Talent Fund. Business Applications (that included Delta College) received funding awards totaling more than $280,000.
Delta College actively participates in discussions with economic development agencies regarding workforce skills gaps, identifies the best provider of services for those gaps and identifies potential for duplication of services.
The College partners with the Michigan Community College Association, State of Michigan and local employers to deploy the Michigan New Jobs Training Program (MNJTP), designed to support new and expanding businesses who are adding full-time qualified jobs. It offers free training while they hold an agreement with Delta College. In the past year, new MNJTP contracts were developed with SK Siltron and Mersen USA.
Delta College’s Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) partners with Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! (GLBMW) in making referrals for career planning, career assessment, employment opportunities, college admission, financial literacy, advising, course registration, GED/high school completion, and community resources.

Section III - Staffing and Enrollment

a) Describe current full- and part-time student enrollment levels by academic program and define how the programs are accessed by the student (i.e., main or satellite campus instruction, collaboration efforts with other institutions, Internet or distance learning, etc.):

Current Enrollment Patterns: Delta College offers 69 certificates and 70 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.

Approximately 51% of students exclusively enroll in distance learning courses.

Five-Year Enrollment Trend/Pattern: 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%
Distance Education 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 at 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 61.94%
Male 38.06%

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 2020 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 63.07%
Male 36.92%

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 hours only 39.24%
Evening hours only 1.22%
Distance Education only 54.76%*

*Due to COVID-19, more than 50% of course offerings were via distance education (online and hybrid).

During the Fall 2022 semester, student headcount and credit hours increased slightly with a total of 7,056 students enrolled in academic and skilled trades/apprenticeship classes at Delta College, generating 62,155.20 credit hours (72,643.0 contact hours). The average student credit hour was 8.64 credit hours, reflecting the fact that 71.17% of the students enrolled attended part-time and 28.83% attended full-time. The statistics of the Fall 2022 students are:

Gender:
Female 62.37%
Male 37.63%

Age Distribution:
0-19 years 39.63%
20-24 years 24.50%
25-29 years 11.55%
30-44 years 19.35%
45 and over 4.97%

Class Designation:
Freshman 59.82%
Sophomores 40.18%

Geographic Distribution:
Bay County 23.70%
Midland County 16.35%
Saginaw County 42.12%
Tuscola County 4.71%
Huron County 2.75%
Arenac County 1.15%
Other Counties 9.00%
Other States 0.18%

Ethnic Background:
African American 9.23%
American/Alaskan Native 0.31%
Asian 1.13%
Caucasian 74.18%
Hispanic 8.19%
International 0.41%
Multi-racial 3.36%
Non-Coded 3.16%

During the Fall 2023 semester, student headcount and credit hours increased with a total of 7,646 students enrolled in academic and skilled trades/apprenticeship classes at Delta College, generating 67,006.1 credit hours. The average student credit hour was 8.48 credit hours, reflecting the fact that 71.33% of the students enrolled attended part-time and 28.67% attended full-time. The statistics of the Fall 2023 students are:

Gender:
Female 63.12%
Male 36.88%

Age Distribution:
0-19 years 41.39%
20-24 years 23.35%
25-29 years 11.31%
30-44 years 18.78%
45 and over 5.17%

Class Designation:
Freshman 61.64%
Sophomores 38.36%

Geographic Distribution:
Bay County 24.61%
Midland County 16.75%
Saginaw County 41.81%
Tuscola County 4.75%
Huron County 2.13%
Arenac County 1.16%
Other Counties 8.59%
Other States 0.16%

Ethnic Background:
African American 9.93%
American/Alaskan 0.34%
Asian 1.03%
Caucasian 72.85%
Hawaiian/Pacific 0.04%
Hispanic 8.61%
International 0.51%
Multi-racial 3.94%
Non-Coded 2.76%

Student enrollment patterns during the Fall 2023 semester indicated that:
Attending Day hours only 8.71%
Day and Evening hours only 38.96%
Evening hours only 1.18%
Weekends only 0.00%
Distance Education only 51.15%

b) Project enrollment patterns over the next five years (including distance learning initiatives):

Delta College enrollment declined in Fall 2019, Fall 2020, and Fall 2021. In Fall 2022, enrollment increased slightly in comparison to the previous year. In Fall 2023, the College saw an increase in enrollment 8% from last fall’s headcount of 7,056.

The shifts 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 the College saw in Fall 2021 can be attributed to COVID-19 as well.

Some of the factors leading to a “shifting” enrollment are as follows:

Michigan’s Reconnect Scholarship is providing access to College for those who may have never had access before.

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 nces.ed.gov.

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 nces.ed.gov.

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. The number of credit hours generated by students enrolling in distance learning classes is 39,053.2 for Fall 2022. Delta College continues to develop 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 to offer an Associate of Arts degree totally through distance education, and received accreditation to offer all Associate degrees 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.

With a goal of continuing to stabilize and grow our enrollment, 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.

c) Evaluate enrollment patterns over the last five years:

Credit Hours Generated by Division
Fall 2019 - Fall 2023 Semesters

Division	19/FA	20/FA	21/FA	22/FA	23/FA
Arts and Letters	15,212	13,818	13,106	13,585	13,993
Business and Technology	16,453	13,269	14,640	15,434	17,128
Health and Wellness	13,101	12,090	11,835	11,980	12,354
Science and Mathematics	22,174	19,934	17,428	17,295	17,807
Social Sciences	15,450	14,503	13,594	14,349	15,856
TOTAL	82,390	73,614	70,603	72,643	77,138

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.

While the College saw enrollment declines in Fall 2019, 2020, and 2021, in Fall 2022, enrollment increased in four out of five divisions. Enrollment increased in all five academic divisions in Fall 2023. Contact hours for Fall 2023 are at 77,138, up about 6% from Fall 2022 (72,642).

The College is continuing to implement strategic actions around enrollment and retention to stabilize and grow our contact hours.

d) Provide instructional staff/student and administrative staff/student ratios for major academic programs or colleges:

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 Transfer Programs and Online 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 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.

During the Fall 2022 semester, Delta College employed 166 full-time and 233 adjunct faculty in five academic divisions of the College. Based on the headcount of 7,056 students, the full-time faculty to student ratio averaged 1:43. Including adjunct faculty, the ratio of faculty to students is 1:18. The College employed 147 full-time administrative/professional staff. Therefore, the administrative/professional staff to student ratio is 1:48.

During the Fall 2023 semester, Delta College employed 171 full-time, 11 full-time temporary lecturers-as-needed, and 247 adjunct faculty in five academic divisions of the College. Based on the headcount of 7,056 students, the full-time and full-time temporary (lecturers) faculty to student ratio averaged 1:39. Including adjunct faculty, the ratio of faculty to students is 1:16. The College employed 148 full-time administrative/professional staff. Therefore, the administrative/professional staff to student ratio is 1:48.

e) Project future staffing needs based on 5-year enrollment estimates and future programming changes:

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 Transfer Programs and Online 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.

f) Identify current average class size and projected average class size based on institution's mission and planned programming changes:

In Fall 2023, the majority of the College classes enrolled 23 students per course (mode). The College continues to engage in initiatives to increase scheduling efficiency while meeting student needs.

Section IV - Facilities Assessment

A professionally developed comprehensive facilities assessment is required. The assessment must identify and evaluate the overall condition of capital facilities under college or university control. The description must include facility age, use patterns, and an assessment of general physical condition. The assessment must specifically identify:

a) Summary description of each facility (administrative, classroom, biology, hospital, etc.) according to categories outlined in “net-to-gross ratio guidelines for various building types,” DMB-Office of Design and Construction Major Project Design Manual, appendix 7. If facility is of more than one “type”, please identify the percentage of each type within a given facility.

Facilities Condition Analysis

In 2020, DiClemente Siegel Design (DSD) performed a Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) that is managed and updated by the college’s Facilities Management department. The deferred maintenance backlog and an overall facilities conditions assessment is included in this report. Overall, Delta’s facilities and equipment are in great shape.

b) Building and/or classroom utilization rates (Percentage of rooms used, and percent capacity). Identify building/classroom usage rates for peak (M-F, 10-3), off-peak (M-F, 8-10 am., 3-5 pm.), evening and weekend periods.

2022 Classroom Utilization Report (PDF)

c) Mandated facility standards for specific programs, where applicable (i.e. federal/industry standards for laboratory, animal, or agricultural research facilities, hospitals, use of industrial machinery, etc.).

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

d) Functionality of existing structures and space allocation to program areas served.

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.

e) Replacement value of existing facilities (insured value of structure to the extent available).

2021 Insurance Appraisal (PDF)

f) Utility system condition (i.e., heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), water and sewage, electrical, etc.).

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 Assessment”.

g) Facility infrastructure condition (i.e. roads, bridges, parking structures, lots, etc.).

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 Assessment”.

h) Adequacy of existing utilities and infrastructure systems to current and 5-year projected programmatic needs.

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 Assessment”.

i) Does the institution have an enterprise-wide energy plan? What are its goals? Have energy audits been completed on all facilities, if not, what is the plan/timetable for completing such audits?

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 and, we strive for LEED ratings and principles on all renovation/construction projects.

In addition, the college is working with the engineering firms MacMillan Associates, Inc. and Peter Basso Associates, Inc. on upgrading our chiller systems and boilers as part of our carbon emissions reduction efforts.

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. Additionally, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventories are conducted annually which include GHG Emissions. We are currently on target to exceed our initial goal of 10 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by the end of calendar year 2020.

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:

Main Campus
1961 Delta Road
University Center, Michigan 48706
Planetarium & Learning Center
100 Center Avenue
Bay City, Michigan 48708
Saginaw Center
319 East Genesee
Saginaw, Michigan 48607
Gilford Transmitter
2670 N. Quanicassee Road
Reese, Michigan 48757
Downtown Midland Center
419 East Ellsworth
Midland, Michigan 48641

k) What portions of existing buildings, if any, are currently obligated to the State Building Authority and when these State Building Authority leases are set to expire.

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 the “Campus Renovation II – Project A” Project, the Health and Wellness – F-Wing Renovations project, and the Electronic Media Broadcasting (EMB) A Wing Renovations.

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.

The lease for the Electronic Media Broadcasting (EMB) Renovations project is scheduled to begin August 1, 2022; lease expiration date to be determined.

Section V - Implementation

a) Prioritize major capital projects requested from the State, including a brief project description and estimated cost, in the format provided. (Adjust previously developed or prior year’s figures utilizing industry standard CPI indexes where appropriate.

Itemized Listing of Major Capital Projects by Priority:

Priority #1
Information Technology and Computer Science – K Wing Renovation
$5,701,635

This project will renovate Delta College’s Information Technology, Computer Science and Office Professions wing, located on its main campus. The current facilities were constructed in 1961 with only minor updates since. Although the existing building has been maintained well, many of the architectural finishes, mechanical and electrical systems are at the end of their useful life and need to be replaced to meet the needs of the current programs and learning environments.

The area being proposed for renovation is approximately 16,458 square feet, located on the east side of our main campus building, located in Bay County, but serving students from Bay, Midland and Saginaw counties. When upgraded and revitalized, the area will provide state-of-the-art computer lab and classroom spaces for multiple computer and business courses. Along with the upgrades, 4,750 square feet of new space has been programmed to be added on to the building including an expanded cybersecurity classroom, multiple shared computer science classroom and lab spaces, along with needed storage, and support spaces.

The renovation project provides a very dense use of space, to include the following program elements:

Computer Science laboratory (two 28 seat labs)
Office Technology laboratory (two 24 seat labs)
Cyber security/Networking laboratory (one 24 seat lab)
Information Technology Support laboratory (one 24 seat lecture and lab space)
Computer Science collaborative laboratory (one 25 seat lab and one 24 seat lab)
Smart classroom, allowed for shared work in an appropriately modeled room (one 32 seat lab)
Small student lounge spaces (two)
Restroom replacement
Mechanical room, facility storage room

The facility is designed to be flexible to teach multiple types of computer-based courses. It will also contain two moveable walls between three classrooms, allowing for flexibility in space usage. The area could then be opened up for Delta student cybersecurity competitions, Skills Day activities with high school students, and IT business training opportunities with area employers. The ability to bring the businesses and the community into the wing for events or professional development will maximize use of the facilities and will highlight the importance of careers involving cybersecurity and IT.

Delta College submitted a capital outlay project for consideration in October 2022, at a total cost of $5,701,635 with a state share request of $2,423,195 (42.5%). The College proposed paying 57.5% share of the cost, which is greater than the required 50% match. Delta’s Information Technology and Computer Technology (K-wing) Renovation Project was ranked as the #2 community college project by the Department of Management and Budget. Subsequently, on May 17, 2023, the Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee (JCOS), included Delta’s project in draft House Bill 4282 (H-1) for planning authorization. At this time, the bill that was recommended out of committee has not yet been included in an authorization bill for supplemental funding.

Information Technology and Computer Science - K Wing Renovation Project Definition Summary (PDF)

Priority #2
Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Engineering – M Wing Renovation
$3,941,000

This project will include upgrades to facilities to support the Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Engineering instruction portions, taught within the Business and Technology Division. The current facilities were constructed in 1967 with only minor updates since.

The area being proposed for renovation is approximately 8,600 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.

Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Engineering - M Wing Renovation Project Definition Summary (PDF)

b) If applicable, provide an estimate relative to the institution’s current deferred maintenance backlog. Define the impact of addressing deferred maintenance and structural repairs, including programmatic impact, immediately versus over the next five years.

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.

c) Include the status of on-going projects financed with State Building Authority resources and explain how completion coincides with the overall Five-Year Capital Outlay Plan.

There are currently no ongoing projects financed with State Building Authority resources. Delta College submitted the Information Technology and Computer Science (K Wing) project as a Capital Outlay project request for state matching dollars in 2022 and is currently pending State review.

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 and has continued post-pandemic.

In its new post-pandemic context, the College is harnessing strategies, capacities, and capabilities that became either plausible or necessary during the technology acceleration produced by the COVID-19 situation. While the College continues to pursue remote (i.e., distance learning) learning, certification, online and hybrid course delivery modalities, and degree alternatives (such as micro-credentialing), it is also deploying a revised strategic approach to technology usage and implementation. Specifically, regarding all new and upcoming infrastructure initiatives, Delta is working to increase organizational efficiency by improving its core technology infrastructure, including ongoing assessment of moving servers and services to the cloud. This strategy includes assessing hybrid, hosted, and Software as a Service (“SaaS”) options.

Regarding its user computing and educational technologies, Delta is working to enhance educational culture and the classroom learning environments by improving both end-user computing resources and the College’s efficiency in the utilization of technology resources. Improving cyber and information security continue to be a core strategy and practice as well. On this front, the College is working to reinforce organizational stability by information security (“InfoSec”) program improvements, strengthening data security with an enhanced data-protection-by-design approach, and streamlining its business continuity capabilities.

Delta has also worked diligently to improve the overall alignment of its core technology projects and initiatives with the College’s institution-wide strategic plan. In these efforts the College has worked to provide application efficiencies and optimizations that support in-time data-driven insights and analytics, to improve personnel utilization of enterprise applications by partnering closely with departments, and to enhance technology-related experience and organizational processes clarity for all College populations.

Alongside these efforts and revised technology strategies, the College is currently finalizing the existing projects and priorities for current Distance Learning Instruction, Projected Academic Instructional Distance Learning Programming Needs, and remaining Information Technology Strategic Plan items. The facility and infrastructure initiatives identified in the current Information Technology Strategic Plan to support technology and remote (i.e., distance learning) learning improvements will be revised and updated for the 2024-25 Academic Year (AY25).

f) Identify a maintenance schedule for major maintenance items in excess of $1,000,000 for fiscal years 2025 - 2029.

Priority #1
Chiller Plant Project
$6,700,000

This project will include upgrades and additions to support Delta College’s facilities operations and has moved up in priority due to a rapid decline in the chiller system. The current chiller systems were installed in 1993 and it is nearing the end of its useful life.

Upgrades will include replacement of the existing chiller plant consisting of four 750-ton chillers, four cooling towers, and 81 ice storage tanks. The existing plant will be replaced with two 1000-ton magnetic bearing centrifugal liquid chillers, one 800-ton magnetic bearing centrifugal liquid chiller, one 200-ton air cooled chiller, and three cooling towers. Filtration refrigerant monitoring systems will also be upgraded as part of the project.

The area being proposed for upgrades and renovation is approximately 4,000 square feet, located on the north side of our University Center campus building. Upgrades will include replacements to the college’s main chiller systems 1 & 2 and a refurbishing of chiller systems 3 & 4. Cooling towers and filtration systems replacement and upgrades are also planned as part of the project. The existing space will require reconstruction in order to accommodate new systems.

When upgraded, the area will reduce college operating costs through energy conservation and maintenance savings. Although this project was previously on our prioritized list, it was moved up to #1, based upon the recommendations presented in the Facilities Condition Assessment, which was recently conducted. An additional detailed assessment was completed by MacMillan and Associates in 2022 to support re-prioritization.

Priority #2
Road and Parking Lot Replacement
2025-2029
$5,191,415

These projects are a part of an ongoing life cycle repair and replacement of existing bituminous paving. See attached inventory of paving with projected replacement cycles for 2025-2029. A PDF is attached outlining the paving and road repairs.

Priority #3
Roofing Replacement Projects
2025-2029
$6,963,712

These projects are part of an ongoing life cycle replacement of existing roofing. See attached inventory of roofing with projected replacement cycles for 2025-2029.

Priority #4
Steam Plant Project
$5,000,000

This project will include upgrading the existing 20-year-old heating system in the main campus building, since its useful life expires within the next five years. This will allow the college to expand the facility heating options to include low carbon systems that utilize renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and geothermal.

Peter Basso & Associates will be contracted to perform a detailed assessment and provide project recommendations.

Priority #5
Water Main Project
$3,000,000

This project will include upgrading the water main supply lines that serve the University Center campus. Existing supply lines were constructed and installed as part of the original 1961 design. This original infrastructure has become unreliable and outdated.

The new system would reduce the need to maintain the current water tower located on the north side of campus and will supply a more consistent water pressure to meet the needs of the facility and the college’s fire suppression system.

This project will be in collaboration with the City of Saginaw water department and Frankenlust Township.

Reference Documents:

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 23-24 from General Fund revenue sources for Facility Maintenance and Equipment Replacement.