Jacobs Scholars Program Pre-Immersion Experience
AHEC Southeast Regional Center, Wayne State University, Jacob Family Foundation
Associations
Healthcare Industry
Organizations Involved
Occupations Impacted
Nursing students
Workforce Development Focus
Increasing number of healthcare workers
Workforce Issue Addressed
Providing a benefit or incentive that encourages individuals to pursue a healthcare profession - Addresses a barrier to going into a healthcare profession
Description
The Jacobs Scholars Program Pre-Immersion Experience is for incoming freshmen direct-admit students enrolled in Jacob Scholars at Wayne State University. The pre-immersion experience is a week-long program that happens the week before the academic year starts. During the week, Jacobs Scholars learn university study skills, develop a peer learning community, socialize with their cohort, meet several faculty who are from underrepresented or disadvantaged groups and are introduced to WSU resources and on-campus activities. The goal of the program is to increase the success of the Jacobs Scholars nursing students from traditionally underrepresented communities to help them complete their degree program.