This summer will be the second time Delta College will be offering classes at the World of Wonders museum in Lodi.
Delta College will again be offering classes at the World of Wonders Science Museum in Lodi this summer. The partnership officially began in the Fall of 2022, and having classes in the museum continues Delta College’s push into having classes in the North County.
“Having college classes in the North County is creating a lot of conversation, and it’s all been beneficial.” said Sally Snyde, president of the World of Wonders museum.
Delta College will be expanding what is available in the museum to more than just classes.General support services like admissions and financial aid help will become available in the museum. More specialized help, like in-person tutoring and immigration help is only available on campus.
“It’s a good way for folks to ask questions and get in-person help without having to drive to the Stockton campus.” said Alex Breitler, director of Marketing and Communications.
This will not be the first attempt for Delta College to expand into North County.
There was originally meant to be a campus established in Galt, when the Delta College board of trustees agreed to purchase a plot of land in the town that borders the Sacramento and San Joaquin county lines. A campus was never built there due to the discovery of a protected species on the land, and the land was eventually sold in November 2022.
In 2019, during the attempt to establish a Galt campus, Delta’s then-President Kathy Hart began talking with Snyde to establish night classes at the museum.
“There was an empty building on the museum that is separate from the main part of the museum,” said Snyde. “The outside of the building is very well-lit, and the parking is free, which makes it a safe place to have night classes.”
The classes are being held in a 1700 square foot building that is separate from the main building of the museum, so students can learn and not be interrupted by museum-goers.
The museum was co-founded by Snyde to help the Lodi community learn more about math and science.
“It’s a museum for people of all ages to learn and discover new things,” said Snyde. “It’s not just for children.
Though this partnership is not permanent, it will likely continue into the next coming semesters.
“Delta College has been working with the high school students in Lodi, and they are able to take college classes in the town they live in, without having to commute,” said Snyde. “It’s important that we have this opportunity in North County.”
