Funds for the Professional Development Program and Center will enhance the Dietz Center for Professional Development and the related program, which encompasses such areas as professional ethics, interpersonal and management skills, career selection, job search, etiquette and dress in professional and social situations, resume building and interview skills. Retention and Outreach Initiatives aid the college in many ways. The retention program is designed to increase student retention and graduation rates by constantly seeking a better understanding of entering students and their needs, improving communication of collegiate expectations and rewards to entering students, and involving parents in the collegiate experience of their sons and daughters. Outreach efforts are designed for Franklin College to work with middle school students to encourage them to prepare for college and to view post-secondary education as a viable option. The Student Life Center will meet the need for a comfortable and inviting gathering spot for students and campus visitors.
Technology is increasingly important to the teaching and learning process at any college.