What is GENESIS?

The GENESIS Project stands for Gaining Excellence in Nursing Education: Students Intensifying Scholarship. The purpose of the project is to increase the number of economically or educationally disadvantaged students, including underrepresented ethnic and racial populations, graduating with a BSN degree from The University of Michigan School of Nursing. Federally Sponsored by: HRSA HHS BHPr 2009: Nursing Workforce Diversity Program.


The GENESIS Project is designed to target:

· Students currently enrolled at the UM School of Nursing
· Registered Nurses interested in obtaining their BSN
· Community College Transfer Students
· High School and Middle School students interested in careers in health care.


The GENESIS Project offers a variety of mechanisms to achieve our goals:

Peer Facilitated Study Groups
Stipends for student enrolled in the GENSIS Project
Clinical Support Groups
Tutoring & Mentoring
Counseling & Referrals
Research Opportunities
· Job Shadowing


Currently Enrolled and RN Transfer Students at UM SON   

The GENESIS Project will increase the number of students from disadvantaged groups transferring into the University of Michigan School of Nursing BSN program. To facilitate their retention and successful graduation, the program will provide:

· Academic support through Peer Facilitated Study Groups Study groups are comprised of a small group of students who work together to master difficult concepts, understand course content, and suggest appropriate learning strategies.
> Peer Facilitated Study Groups



Community College Transfer Students   

The transition from a community college program to a BSN program can be challenging. Community college students enrolled in a transfer program to the University of Michigan School of Nursing are eligible for participation in the GENESIS Project. Currently, the GENESIS Project is targeting transfer students at Washtenaw Community College, Wayne County Community College, and Jackson Community College. By joining the GENESIS Project, students will be eligible for:

· Mentoring and Support
GENESIS project staff are available to students for mentoring and support. In addition, students will meet with their advisor 3 times during their program, and with the GENESIS Project Director prior to enrollment at the U of M. This will help ensure a seamless transition for the student.

· Community College Peer Facilitated Study Groups
The successful Peer Facilitated Study Group model developed at the U of M will be duplicated at the community college level. Students enrolled in the GENESIS project sign up at their campus for participation in study groups. To enroll in study groups at your community college or to get more information, please contact contact the GENESIS Project Manager at genesisproject@umich.edu or 936-1615 or your college coordinator directly:

  Jackson Community College
  Christine Davis, MSN
  Assistant Professor of Nursing
  211 Emmons Road, Jackson, MI 49201
  Phone: (517) 796-8492
  Fax: (517) 796-8633
  E-Mail: chris_davis@jackson.cc.mi.us
  > JCC Downloadable Forms

  Kalamazoo Valley Community College
  Texas Township Campus
  Room 7339, P.O. Box 4070
  Kalamazoo, MI 49003-4070
  Phone:(269) 375-0172
  Fax:(269) 372-5458
  > KVCC Downloadable Forms

  Washtenaw Community College
  Bethany Landingham
  Community College Coordinator
  4800 E. Huron River Drive P.O. Box D1
  Ann Arbor, MI 48106
  Phone: (734) 677-5109
  E-Mail: bethany@wccnet.org
  > WCC Downloadable Forms

  Wayne County Communty College
  Sue Weathers
  8551 Greenfield Road
  Detroit, MI 48228
  Phone: (313) 943-4492
  Fax: (313) 943-2770
  E-Mail: sweathe1@wccc.edu
  > WCCC Downloadable Forms

· Professional Enrichment Opportunities
Opportunities for professional development are available for enrolled students. Sessions on leadership, diversity, professional behavior, group dynamics, and general information sessions are available.

· Job Shadowing
Students enrolled in GENESIS will have opportunities to job shadow professional nurses in a variety of health care settings.

· Community Outreach
Nursing faculty, graduate and undergraduate students are available to provide information and visit classrooms to inform students of careers in nursing and provide health promotion modules.

High School Students - GENESIS EnACT Program

June 14-26, 2009
EnAct is a tuition-free room and board sponsored, two week residential program offered through the University of Michigan School of Nursing to high school students entering grades 9-12 who are considered educationally disadvantaged, economically disadvantaged or underrepresented in health care. Students have the opportunity to attend mock nursing classes, work with nurse researchers, and observe nurses in their work environments. Students are also provided guidance while preparing for post-secondary education in health care professions.

Informational Flyer
Program Application
Recommendation Form

Further information can be obtained at 734 936-1615.

Incoming Freshmen - The BEST Program: BootCamp for Entering Students' Training.

June 14-26, 2009
This on-campus program is open to targeted high school seniors and new transfer students considered economically disadvantaged, educationally disadvantaged or underrepresented in nursing who are entering into the School of Nursing. Students will stay in residential halls on campus for two weeks the summer before fall classes begin. Activities will include college preparatory activities, e.g., writing, study skills, college life orientation; visits to the UMSON to learn about the nursing curriculum, research and career opportunities; orientation to UM facilities and technologies; and subject skills, e.g. math calculations for drug dispensation. All workshops will focus on the knowledge and skills required for successful completion of a BSN degree.

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