Course Format
The format for courses is flexible but we have found it is better to split a class into smaller components rather than a semester long course for several reasons. Some of these include:
- Costs: individuals are willing to pay several times for various segments of a course rather than a larger initial up-front cost
- Time Commitment: the adult finds it easier to schedule shorter blocks of time because of outside commitments; and we have found adults will explore new interests with shorter classes.
Classes can meet 1-2 times weekly for several weeks, or an all-day format may be preferred.
Student Demographics
The Community Education/Workforce Education Department currently serves approximately 10,000 students annually at a variety of different locations throughout the Lee College service area. The program serves the following communities: Baytown, Highlands, Barbers Hill, Anahuac, Liberty, Dayton, Huffman, Hull, Daisetta and Winner. Most students are adults ranging from 25-55; however specific programs are available for senior adults (55+) and kids through the Kids at College program.
Marketing Community/Workforce Education Courses
Schedules are mailed to approximately 80,000 households in the Lee College service area three times per year, about 1-2 weeks before classes begin.