Divergent thinking is usually done early in the problem-solving process. The objective is to identify a large set of different ideas and possibilities. Groups should not immediately try to converge on a single solution.

For this discussion, imagine recent bad weather from tropical storm beta seriously damaged two neighboring colleges. While these colleges are being repaired their students will be transferred to San Jacinto College. The repairs will likely take an entire semester to complete. Come up with as many ideas as you can about how we can accommodate an increase in our student population of 200-300%.