b'Promotion 1Mention promotion and thoughts immediately turn to advertising. Many of our competitors invest heavily in advertising to attract attention to their institution, although it often just one element of the promotional2mix. At Franklin, we also use a variety of sources to get the word out. Franklins credibility enhancers include articulation agreements with more than 150 community colleges,3 4PSas well as credit evaluations for more than 160,000 courses from 500 two and four-year institutions across the United States. This focus on articulation and transferability enabled the University to build a reputation for seamless transfer experiences that continues to attract new students.4While the University actively engages in the full range of promotional activities, its not surprising that one of the most effective is word of mouth. Current students, alumni and partners who offer personal recommendations based on their first-hand experiences with Franklin, have a tremendous impact. In fact, each term, graduating students are asked if they would recommend Franklin to a friend, relativeor co-worker; 96-98% consistently respond favorably.PlaceFranklin offers classes and provides services at our Main Campus in downtown Columbus, on-site at locations other than our campus, and online. There are also students who make use of a combination of these places. In the late 1990s, with the launch of the Community College Alliance, Franklin began a tradition of meeting learners where they are, geographically. The 3+1 agreements, with two-year schools, enabledFranklin was recently awarded a Post-Secondary Education associate degree holders to finish their bachelorsCollege Programming Grant from the Ohio Department of degrees without leaving their communities. Today,Rehabilitation and Corrections to Help lower recidivismFranklin continues to take an innovative approach toand improve employment opportunities.place through partnerships with higher education intermediaries, gatekeepers who manage tuitionThe Universitys existing partnership with the London reimbursement and education providers on behalf Correctional Institution (LCI) provides many benefits and aligns of some of the nations largest corporations. Throughwith Franklins mission to make relevant education accessible these relationships, Franklin has been able to createto the broadest community of learners. Over the past four access to our programs for prospective studentsacademic years (2018-2022), Franklin has delivered 9,209 credit seeking additional education to fuel career growth. hours to students on-site at LCI. These credit hours equate to hundreds of credentials earned, including over 100 Business Administration associate degrees.Clocktower | A Winning Combination 13'