It can be seen all around campus; the bulletin boards covered in flyers. On them are advertisements for used textbooks, upcoming events, and even classes. Multiple teachers on KapCC’s campus are advertising their classes on the campus boards. The colorful papers read bold lettered questions or facts that are intended to draw students in. As a student comes closer, they will find a brief class description and teacher contact information for any questions or comments.
Interdisciplinary Studies 161 (Introduction to Creative Thinking) is one of the classes that have fliers around campus. Teacher Carl Jennings has been teaching at KapCC for 13 years. Jennings explains that his reasons for advertising are because, “it’s a relatively new and unusual class.” The class has only been offered at KapCC for two years, and according to Jennings, “there are only three other undergraduate courses in creative thinking in the entire country.”
According to KapCC 2013-2014 Class Catalong, IS 161 is, “Designed for students in all majors, the course will examine creativity as a fundamental component for innovation and success in any field, from art to science, technology to business.” For an AA degree this class can satisfy the DA requirement. The class is typically filled. During one semester he had to override four students.
Physiology 160, The Science of Sleep, is another advertised class. Teacher Sheryl Shook has been teaching this class for three years. Shook explains that she does not post advertisements because of low enrollment rates, but because many of her prior students only knew about her class through friends or classmates.
She also hopes to advocate the importance of sleep.
“I believe if more students know about sleep and the many health issues (obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, accidents, and more) associated with poor sleep, then they can spread the word, help people to get better sleep, and increase the healing in our community,” Shook said.
Although the class is not required for any degrees, Shook finds that her classes are typically filled. She finds that most of her students take the class out of interest.
Along side Jennings’ and Shook’s advertisement are many others. Some classes that advertise include theater and psychology. Campus bulletin boards are one of the many places that students can look to for important class and event information.