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.


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.


BEST (Boot Camp for Entering Students Training) for Newly Admitted Freshman & Transfer Students to the UM School of Nursing 

BEST (Boot Camp for Entering Students Training) for Newly Admitted Freshman & Transfer Students to the UM School of Nursing BEST-Boot Camp for Entering Students Training in conjunction with the Comprehensive Studies BRIDGE Program (www.lsa.umich.edu/csp/programs/bridge) prepares underrepresented high school seniors and new transfer students, accepted into the School of Nursing, to be successful while attending the University of Michigan. During the two week residential program, the students are prepped for the upcoming semesters. Activities will include college preparatory projects, e.g., writing, study skills, college life orientation; modules for learning styles; visits to the UMSON to learn about the nursing curriculum, research and career opportunities; orientation to U of M facilities and technologies; and subject skills, e.g. math calculations for drug dispensation. This tuition-free program extends from June 15 - June 27, 2008.


High School -- The EnAct Program  

EnAct stands for Exploring Nursing As a Career for Tomorrow. High school and middle school students will be exposed to nursing and other health care professions. Students will be provided guidance and mentoring while preparing for post-secondary education in health care professions. Disadvantaged and underrepresented high school and middle school students enrolled in the GENESIS Project are eligible for:

· Summer Research Experience
The goal of EnAct is to offer a holistic view of nursing to economically and educationally disadvantaged students who are interested in pursuing nursing as a career. This includes students from racial and ethnic populations who are considered underrepresented in this field. High school students are eligible for a tuition-free two week summer program where they would have the opportunities to visit nursing classes and work with nurse researchers. Students will also be provided with information on admission requirements and other relevant college preparatory subjects. The program will take place from June 15th through June 27th, 2008.
Summer Research Apprenticeship forms:

> EnAct Program Flyer
> 2008 Application for Admission
> 2008 Recommendation


· 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.