Summer camps are very common in higher education; however, camps that focus on access for Native people are not. Fortunately, the Office of Native American Programs at Central Michigan University coordinates the North American Indigenous Summer Enrichment Camp (NAISEC) to expose young Native people, from 8th to 12th grade, to higher education and improve … [Read more...] about Improving Access for American Indian Students One Summer at a Time
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Celebrate and Embrace Diversity!
Diversity is a fact of life. We will find it in people that we believe ‘resemble' us and in people we believe are ‘different' from us. We are all unique and are different in some aspect - it can be in thoughts and perceptions, physical looks, cultures, or beliefs. Our perceptions play a great role in differentiating people with whom we associate. From … [Read more...] about Celebrate and Embrace Diversity!
CMU’s Upward Bound Program
The Upward Bound program is a federally funded pre-college program offered by the U.S. Department of Education. It helps economically disadvantaged and/or first generation of college-bound students complete high school and prepare for college. On the campus of Central Michigan University (the host institution for the program), eligible students are required to participate … [Read more...] about CMU’s Upward Bound Program
CMU’s Office of Diversity Education
The Office of Diversity Education (ODE) on the Central Michigan University campus represents diverse backgrounds and cultures on campus and helps fulfill the university's mission to increase students' respect, acceptance, and understanding of diverse people. The Office coordinates diversity training and workshops conducted on and off campus, and also provides … [Read more...] about CMU’s Office of Diversity Education
The GEAR UP/College Day Program Mission
The mission of the GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is to significantly increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post secondary education. This is done by promoting academic excellence through a variety of locally designed and innovative early intervention services. It prepares our future … [Read more...] about The GEAR UP/College Day Program Mission