2008 Learning Communities
STRONG Learning Community - ACCESS
The foundation of the STRONG Learning Community is based on the relevant research and scholarship on high-achieving African-American college males. This Learning Community will maximize participant learning through the examination of the complex academic, social and cultural issues involved in earning the baccalaureate degree, from an African-American male point of view. The STRONG LC is open to all Wayne State University students who have interests in this fascinating subject.
Charles Green - Coordinator
(313) 577-7539
aa5280@wayne.edu
Military Veterans - ACCESS
This LC is open to any veteran who enrolls at Wayne State, whether as a freshman or a transfer student. This program focuses on mentoring, tutoring, advising, coaching, and role-modeling. There will also be social events and guest speakers on topics of interest to the participants of the LC. Open to any Veteran who enrolls at Wayne State University.
Paul Rease - Coordinator
(313) 577-9710
ac2610@wayne.edu
TRIO Math - ACCESS
This LC is open to those students admitted to TRIO Student Support Services. This LC begins in summer 2008 and is linked to classes which will help students succeed at the University. This LC will meet in the evening as part of the study sessions related to the classes in which the students are enrolled. It is primarily linked to MAT 0993 (Beginning Algebra) and its main goal is passage of the math proficiency examination. Open to any student admitted to the TRIO Student Support Services Program and who test into MAT 0993.
Janice Cook Johnson - Coordinator
(313) 577-5728
ap4967@wayne.edu
Comerica Scholars - Academic Success Center
This LC helps students excel in academics, leadership, and service learning. Students enroll in PSY 4994 (Learning to Learn) and PS 1010 (American Government, A1) in the fall semester and COM 1010 (Oral Communications: Basic Speech, OC) in the winter semester. Students receive academic support and enrichment along with several services targeted for their success. Open to any Detroit Compact Scholar, Wade McCree Scholar, or students who received scholarships from University Preparatory Academy.
Dr. April Boyce-Cobb
(313) 577-3224
april.boyce@wayne.edu
Michelle Bruner
(313) 577-2356
mbruner@wayne.edu
Business 1 - School of Business Administration
This LC endeavors to provide a special learning atmosphere in the “Introduction to Business (1B) Course” and is part of the First Year Experience (FYE) required of all freshman Business students. Its purpose is to develop a foundation and expand the student’s knowledge of all areas of business, whether it be marketing, management, finance, entrepreneurship, globalization social responsibility or business ethics. Open to any first year student admitted to the School of Business Administration.
Linda Zaddach - Coordinator
(313) 577-4510
ad3345@wayne.edu
Division of Community Education (DCE) Learning Community - Division of Community Education
These LCs will enhance the first-year experience of newly admitted DCE students and focus on the six areas critical to student success: study habits; communication skills; student awareness of University guidelines and policies; racial, gender and ethnic tolerance; feelings of isolation; and responsibility for one’s actions. Students will choose a LC by both interest and location. Open to any student admitted to the DCE program.
Mary Dickson - Coordinator
(313) 577-4695
aa8815@wayne.edu
Instructional Technology (IT) On Tap - College of Education
This LC is a structured cohort where participants discuss relevant topics in pursuing doctoral study: preparation for written and oral comprehensive examinations, organized study groups and preparation practices, Human Investigation Committee protocol, committee structure for comprehensive exams and dissertation, nature of the major and the cognate comprehensive exams, filing paperwork and other logistics, etc. In addition, participants are engaged in understanding their learning styles and preferences, take advantage of the myriad opportunities provided by the WSU Office of Teaching and Learning, and engage in discussion with successful graduates and practitioners in the field. Many of these activities are supported in courses by faculty who merge the efforts of curriculum and instruction. With its dedicated Blackboard, applicants and candidates are kept informed of shadowing opportunities, conference participation, manuscript writing, and general professional development. Open to all doctoral students in the IT program.
James L. Moseley - Coordinator
(313) 577-7948
moseley@wayne.edu
Michael Barbour
(313) 577-8349
mkbarbour@gmail.com
Kinesiology, Level 1 - College of Education
This is a LC for students who plan to major in Kinesiology. Students need to take two Kinesiology courses in the fall and two Kinesiology courses in the winter. The four Kinesiology (KIN) courses are KIN 1991 (Professional Perspectives in PE), KIN 2010 (Psycho-Physiological Foundations of Physical Activity and Health), KIN 3400 (Lifespan Growth and Development) and KIN 3540 (Cultural Foundations of Kinesiology). Open to any student who is majoring in Kinesiology. Students should join this LC when beginning major course work; this is usually freshman and sophomore students.
John Wirth - Coordinator
(313) 993-7972
johnwirth@wayne.edu
Learning Community for Professional Preparation in Kinesiology - College of Education
The Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) is a mandatory testing program and a requirement for teacher certification in Michigan. This LC is for students who want to major in Physical Education. It is linked to KIN 4440 (Teaching Method in Elementary PE 1) and KIN 3550 (Motor Learning in Control) for the fall semester and KIN 4450 (Teaching Method in Elementary PE II) and KIN 4460 (Teaching Method in Secondary PE) for the winter semester. Open to any student who wants to major in Physical Education and has not yet successfully completed the MTTC.
Bo Shen - Coordinator
(313) 577-5828
boshen@wayne.edu
Pre-Morris Hood Scholar - College of Education
This LC is open to any student admitted to the College of Education and who is a member of a multicultural group within the teaching profession. Emphasis will be placed on successful completion of two university competency areas (English Proficiency and Math Competency) so that students will be able to enter the Professional Sequence within the College. Open to any freshman or sophomore student who identifies with a multicultural group and is admitted directly to the College of Education.
Ebony D. Green - Coordinator
(313) 577-1601
egreen@wayne.edu
Success Track - College of Education, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Students can participate in a number of academic and social events which are designed to help them establish a high level of achievement as they move toward the professional sequence of their program. A number of resources will be highlighted including focus groups, peer mentors and social outlets. Open to all level 1 students enrolled in the College of Education, including freshmen and transfers.
Jahquan Hawkins - Coordinator
(313) 577-1601
ac3169@wayne.edu
Engineering Bridge Mentorship Program - College of Engineering
This LC is open to Engineering Bridge students to learn about the five main engineering departments. Academic support, peer mentoring, social activities, academic skills and team building activities are integral to this endeavor. Students enroll in BE 0991 and BE 1001 in the fall semester and BE 0992 and BE 1001 in the winter semester. Open to any student admitted to the Engineering Bridge Program and the College of Engineering.
Tawfik ( Tom ) B. Khalil, Ph.D - Coordinator
(313) 577-3853
tkhalil@wayne.edu
LSAMP (Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation) - College of Engineering
This LC is part of a partnership between WSU, Western Michigan University, Michigan State University, and The University of Michigan. The mission is to increase the number of students from urban areas graduating with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) baccalaureate degrees. This LC begins in the summer and students enter the Engineering Pre-First Year (EPFY) program, an intense four-week academic program. Open to any incoming freshman who wants to major in a STEM field.
Michelle Reaves – Coordinator
(313)577-4029
mreaves@eng.wayne.edu
Honors - Honors College
This is the start of your Honors experience with the focus on community and the urban experience. This LC will create a supportive environment for Honors students to achieve their full potential academically, emotionally, and socially. Students enroll in Honors 1000 (City I) and Honors 2000 (City II). Open to any freshman student admitted to the Honors College.
Nancy Galster
(313) 577-8523
ngalster@wayne.edu
Introduction to Education I — TED 2250 - College of Education
This LC is designed for career exploration and to provide information on foundations, roles and best practices in education. Current co-registration and other interest and demographic factors will be used to develop communities of learners within the course and there will be opportunities to model mentors and have peer support among the enrolled students. Open to any freshman student directly admitted to the College of Education and who wants to be a teacher.
Janet Andrews--Coordinator
(313) 577-1601
ac2590@wayne.edu
This LC is a continuation of the “Introduction to Education I” LC. The course (TED 2251) explores foundations of education, examines the challenges and realities of teaching, studies ethical and moral issues and introduces social justice in teaching. Open to any student who has completed TED 2550 and wants to be a teacher.
Center for Chicano- Boricua Studies - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
This two-year integrated program of student services, advocacy, community outreach, and research—which centralizes many of the functions that would otherwise be spread out across the campus—is unique. It is designed to facilitate the transition between high school and college. Open to any freshman admitted to Wayne State who is interested in learning about the Hispanic culture.
Ethriam Cash Brammer - Coordinator
(313) 577-4378
ethriam@wayne.edu
Motown & The Global Community - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
This LC combines ENG 1020 (Introduction to College Writing BC in Fall 08) with English 3010 (Intermediate Composition in Winter 09) on the theme of “Motown, The World and the Arts”.Students will experience the Detroit urban approach and study the music, literature, art and history of Detroit in the fall semester and continue in winter 2009 with a world approach to Motown through the Arts, that includes an optional Study Abroad experience in Southern Germany (Stuttgart, Heidelberg & Munich) during Spring Break 2009 in the second term of this LC. The Study Abroad option will allow students to get their required Foreign Culture credit by going on this trip. Plus, there are university grants and other funding options available for WSU students studying abroad. Open to any student who wants to enroll in the designated sections of ENG 1020 for fall 2008.
ML Liebler - Coordinator
(313) 577-7713
ac1522@wayne.edu
The Math Corps College Community @WSU - Department of Mathematics
Members of the Math Corps work with Detroit Public School students in grades 7 through 12 to improve their math skills and provide these students with career and life-time opportunities, which heretofore, have been absent. Math Corps immerses students in a real community of peers and allows them to fulfill a service commitment to the community and the University. Open to any student; but to be a part of this LC, a WSU student needs to apply directly to the Math Corps program.
Wytrice Harris - Coordinator
(313) 577-2504
wytrice@wayne.edu
Student Nurses Achieving Academic Success& Future Nurse Professionals - College of Nursing
This LC provides academic support and peer mentoring for two challenging professional nursing courses (Pathophysiology and Pharmacology) in the fall semester and the clinical courses in the winter semester. Open to any newly admitted BSN student in the College of Nursing.
Felicia Grace - Coordinator
(313) 577-7985
fgrace@wayne.edu
Chinese Language and Culture - College of Liberal Arts and Science, Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Confucius Institute, Honors College
This LC will provide an opportunity for non-Chinese students who would like to learn the Chinese language and culture. At the same time, Chinese students (especially those seeking teaching certification in Chinese) will have an opportunity to tutor and teach Chinese to members in the learning community, and thereby hone their teaching skills. Open to Asian Studies majors and minors, students preparing to study abroad in China, students who have returned from study-abroad programs in China and others who demonstrate a strong interest in Chinese language and culture.
John Brender - Coordinator
(313) 577-3035
brenderj@wayne.edu
Freshmen in this LC will be mentored both in their studies and in navigating college life by upper class majors throughout the year. LC members will have fun socializing with other interested Dance majors and will be introduced to the cultural life of Detroit through professional programs at the Detroit Opera House. Open to any accepted Dance major.
Ray Robinson - Coordinator
Journalism Institute for Media Diversity (WSU/JIM) - College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts, Honors College
The Journalism Institute for Media Diversity (WSU/JIM) is a professional honors program. These select students share a commitment to careers in journalism. They will be enrolled in a process that requires them to work as a group in the demanding and competitive career field. JIM students are dedicated to enriching America’s newsrooms by adding their diverse voices to print, broadcast and web-based journalism outlets, as well as to corporate America’s communication departments. Open to Honors freshmen who want to major in Journalism.
Alicia Nails--Coordinator
The Urban Scholars/Leaders Scholarship program (USL) is an established 4–6 year scholarship, funded in part by the Howard Baker Foundation, which is designed to recognize and promote leaders and scholars from the city of Detroit. The program was created in 2006 by Honors to develop, train and retain future Detroit leaders through various coordinated academic and social support systems. By nurturing scholarship and leadership and providing additional social support, great things become possible. Open to any freshman who is a Detroit resident and who has a high school grade-point average of at least 2.75 and an ACT score of at least 17.
Visual Arts Learning Community - College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts
The Visual Arts Learning Community will be structured around three courses for both the fall and winter semesters. There will be weekly lunch hour meetings with group discussions that relate directly to the topics covered in the cluster of classes as well as contemporary issues facing the Art world today. Gallery talks, artist lectures, video viewings, group discussions initiated by the students, and art openings will play a large part in the integration of coursework and how it applies to the arts. Students will be given student membership to the DIA. This LC is open to any freshman interested in art and art history.
Michele Porter—Coordinator
(313) 577-4736
aa2691@wayne.edu
Students will benefit from the high level of support and social interaction promoted by the ISME model represented in the Wayne Computes! LC. The goal is that the joint effort of Information Management and Systems Engineering (IMSE) and Wayne Computes! will lead to an increase of under-represented students participating in the department, enabling increased student success, as well as a cultural transformation of the institution as we better meet the learning needs of a broader population of students. Open to students who are interested in computer science or informational technology career.