ROOM TO LEARN
Classes at Franklin University ease crowding

With most class sections of required courses packed full on the Downtown campus and many of the parking lots in the same situation, the new option for taking Columbus State classes at Franklin University is proving to be a popular one.

Thirty-four sections of math, psychology, biology, English and developmental coursework are being offered at Franklin University in Phillips Hall, with 342 students enrolled, according to Susan Norris-Berry, administrator of the program.

“It’s really a nice facility,” said Norris-Berry. “They have good technology over there, and the classrooms are big and bright, plus the parking couldn’t be more convenient.”

All classes are taught by Columbus State instructors. Columbus State students can park in the Franklin lots—right next to Phillips Hall—using their Columbus State decal.

The arrangement between Columbus State and Franklin is for Winter and Spring quarters only at this point, but the lease may be extended if the enrollment remains high. During the daytime hours, most Franklin classrooms are empty because the majority of students there take evening courses.

Adjunct biology instructor John Cogan was featured in a 10TV story the first day of classes. “I’m excited that we have a small group of students here, which is nice. I’m used to working with a much larger class,” he said.

In Cogan’s class, Introduction to Biological Sciences, student Sarah Hadley said, “I like the fact that classes are small and I can get more attention. It’s really not too far, either. It’s just easy for me.”

Channel Six news also ran a piece showing adjunct faculty member Michael Cotterman’s algebra class.

“Each room in which I teach has a computer hooked to a projector system, a Smart Board, as well as plenty of blackboard space and an overhead projector,” he said. “So I can be as low tech or high tech as I want to be on any given topic—and I've already used a bit of everything.”

You can sign up for Spring Quarter Columbus State classes at Franklin U. by registering on CougarWeb.