Q: I am interested in finding out some data for my program, if possible! Is there a formula for us to use that would assist in deciding how many classes we should offer? I think we may be offering too many classes. A: There is a strategy for determining how many courses to..
Questions
Q: Can LERN provide a general rule of thumb in terms of selecting a payment amount for community education instructors. In other words, is it better to pay them a percentage of each enrollment or a flat hourly rate? A: I have attached our report on how to pay instructors for..
Q: I am reviewing some of my current continuing ed classes and I am looking for new classes that I might want for the future. I want to make my decision(s) based on facts and data, not gut feelings. Does LERN have a template or guide that I might be able to use? Just as an FYI,..
Q: Do you have training on the development of a faculty portfolio? A: You had asked LERN about faculty portfolios. I did a survey of some faculty on our mailing list, and identified nine organizations that use faculty portfolios. I have attached list of those who responded and..
Q: I am wondering if you have a document already developed that outlines contract training relationships. In other words, we are looking for a document that tells the instructor not to contact the company directly. I would also like one for the company that tells them we..
Q: I thought I saw some mention of planning tools for marketing and strategic planning. I'm looking for some layout templates for my plan and some best practice data specific to our customized business training we offer. A: Thank you for contacting LERN with your questions. I..
Q: We are looking at working with some new presenters for the programs in our department and were looking for some additional information. Does LERN have any guidelines on what trainers/instructors should be paid? Also, is prep time something that we need to take into..
Q: I have moved to a new program. We are developing our fall catalog. We have an alignment with our community college. They are less than one mile away so we do a large number of college preparation classes in our catalog. My staff is just learning about the wonders of..
Q: I have new employees coming on board with some specialty areas. Could you look at this or share it with someone else in LERN who might be able to assist me? In positions for workforce specialists, should their duties/responsibilities be weighted so that they can attend to..
Q: I am looking for effective interview questions for a Community Education Coordinator role. Anything available from LERN? A: I have attached a copy of LERN's recommended job description for a program coordinator and some sample interview questions.