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 Learning Community 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) 577-9716
ac2610@wayne.edu

TRIO Math - ACCESS
This LC is open to those students admitted to TRIO Student Support Services. This LC begins in summer 2007 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) 577-5050
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 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 or Wade McCree Scholar.
Chardin Claybourne-Bey
(313) 577-3246
ay1414@wayne.edu

Business 1 - 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 freshmen 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, business ethics, etc. Open to any first year student admitted to the School of Business. 
Antoinette Somers - Coordinator
(313) 577-6116
aa3808@wayne.edu

AllStart - Business Administration, Honors, School of Medicine, College of Pharmacy
This Learning Community hopes to maximize leadership potential and leadership chances by merging students admitted to both the Honors program and the MedStart, Health-Pro Start, and B-Start programs. Students enroll in Honors 4990 for both semesters. Open to any student admitted to both Honors and the MedStart, Health-Pro Start and B-Start programs.
George Ventro - Coordinator
(734) 250-3548
gventro@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 LC by both interest and location. Open to any student admitted to the DCE program.
Patricia Robinson - Coordinator
(313) 577-6557
aq7141@wayne.edu

 Instructional Technology (IT) On Tap - 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

Kinesiology, Level 1 - Education
This is a LC for students who desire to major in Kinesiology. Students need to take two KIN courses in the fall and two KIN courses in the Winter. The four 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 freshmen and sophomore students.
John Wirth - Coordinator
(313) 933-7972
johnwirth@wayne.edu

Learning Community for Professional Preparation in Kinesiology - 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 - Education
This LC is open to students admitted to the College of Education and who members of an underrepresented minority within the teaching profession. Emphasis will be placed on successful completion of two university competency areas (EP and MC) so that students will be able to enter the Professional Sequence within the College. Open to any underrepresented minority student who is admitted directly to the College of Education.
Ebony D. Green - Coordinator 
(313) 577-0860
au6383@wayne.edu

Teacher Education - Education
This LC will create a cohort of future teachers through the pre-professional and professional sequence. Students will be asked in the future to be peer mentors to future students in the College of Education. Students will enroll in TED 2250 (Introduction to Education) in the Fall semester. Open to any student who wants to major in Education and become a teacher.
Janet Andrews - Coordinator 
(313) 577-1601
ac2590@wayne.edu

First Year Experience - Education
Students directly admitted into the College of Education are eligible for this program. Students would enroll in clustered courses to help ensure their success and future entry into the Professional Sequence of the College. Open to any freshmen admitted to the College of Education.
Jahquan Hawkins - Coordinator
(313) 577-1601
ac3169@wayne.edu

Engineering Bridge Mentorship Program - 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 BE1001 in the Fall and BE 0992 and BE 1001 in the Winter. 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) - 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

Health Sciences - Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
This LC is geared toward students who have an interest in any of the health professions offered by the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Students will enroll in IHS 2000 for the Fall semester and experience: shadowing current health science professions; interacting with alumni; and participating in a peer mentor relationship. Open to any student who is interested in a career in one of the Health Sciences offered by the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. 
Jennifer Moore - Coordinator 
(313) 577-8954
ad2833@wayne.edu

Honors - Honors
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 Program.
Nancy Galster
(313) 577-8523
ad4469@wayne.edu

Introduction to Education - Education
This LC is open to those students who are thinking of majoring in Education. It is designed for career exploration and will provide information on the foundation, roles, and best practices in education. Participants will enroll in TED 2250 (Introduction to Education) during the Fall semester. Open to any freshman student directly admitted to the College of Education. 
Janet Andrews - Coordinator
(313) 577-1601
ac2590@wayne.edu
 
Center for Chicano- Boricua Studies - 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 student admitted to Wayne State who is interested in learning about the Hispanic culture.
Jorge Chinea - Coordinator
(313) 577-4378
jchinea@wayne.edu

Motown & The Global Community - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Combining ENG 1020 (Introduction to College Writing BC) on the theme of “Motown and the Arts” for the first semester with ENG 2120 (Introduction to Fiction IC) in the second semester. Students will experience the Detroit urban approach in the first semester and a world approach in the second. Open to any student who wants to enroll in the designated section, 15971, of ENG 1020 for Fall 2007.
ML Liebler - Coordinator
(313) 577-7713
ac1522@wayne.edu

The Math Corps College Community @WSU - 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.
Steve Kahn - Coordinator 
(313) 577-1882
skahn@math.edu 

Student Nurses Achieving Academic Success - Nursing
This LC provides academic support and peer mentoring for two challenging professional nursing courses (Pathophysiology and Pharmacology) in the Fall and the clinical courses in the Winter. Open to any newly admitted BSN student in the College of Nursing.
Felicia Grace - Coordinator
(313) 577-7985
fgrace@wayne.edu

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