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Project
History
The Peer Facilitated Study Group and Clinical Support Project
(PFSGCSP) was initiated in 1996. The project was designed to improve
retntion, progression and graduation rates of undergraduate students
within the University of Michigan School of Nursing. Although
students from underrepresented groups are targeted, all nursing
students are eligible and invited to participate in study groups.
In July 2002, the Office of Multicultural Affairs secured funding
through HRSA for the Gaining Excellence
in Nursing Education: Students Intensifying Scholastics (GENESIS)
Project. This funding will enable our office to continue and
expand the Peer Facilitated Study Group and Clincial Support Projects.
Since the program's initiation, the PFSGP had facilitated over
thirty-six courses. Surveys of the PFSGCSP have demonstrated
that most participants have been very satisfied with their participation
in the program. Participants have reported that the groups have
helped them to successfully navigate their courses better understand
strategies for academic success.
The Study Group presents an opportunity for participants to sharpen
their skills in identifying key concepts and provides experiences
in applying nursing concepts and related science course content
into nursing practice. The Study Group focuses on both content
(from course materials) and the process of learning and thinking.
Project
Information Links
> What
Do the Peer Facilitated Study Groups Do?
> How Can I
Get Involved with the Peer Facilitated Study Groups?
Student
Resources Links
Studying and Test Taking Help
> Online Study
Skills Workshop (scroll down, until list is visible on right)
Anatomy Resources
> Anatomy
101
> More Anatomy Resources
> Interactive Anatomy Modules
*After free registration, these sites offer many resources including
anatomy, physiology, patient interviews, and assessment resources.
Writing Help
> Sweetland
Writing Center
> Online
Learning (OWL)
Emotional Support and Coping
> CAPS
(UofM)
> Career
Planning and Placement
> School
of Nursing Office of Student Affairs
> School of Nursing Office of Multicultural
Affairs
The Peer Facilitated Study Groups represents a volunteer, informed,
self-selected Participant non-credit course supplement. By participating
in these groups, facilitators' and participants' learning skills
are enhanced, enabling them to gain a greater understanding of
what they know and don't know. The skills learned are transferable
and can by applied to other course work undertaken during their
educational career.
From the beginning of the semester, students are permitted to
sign up to participate in the Study Groups. Academic information,
learning preferences, multiple intelligence and true colors assessment
data are collected on each student at various stages of their
time in the program. Facilitators are compensated for the time
they spend with participants, preparation for study group sessions
and meeting time with the project staff.
Study Group sessions are held a minimum of once a week. Each group is
comprised of 5 to 8 participants and a facilitator. The purposes of
the group is to improve the academic performance of the participants
and to provide specific learning skills and strategies to help
students achieve success in "difficult" courses.
The study groups are not tutorial sessions but cooperative learning
experiences led by a peer facilitator. Study groups are available for
the following courses:
· 212 Biochemistry
· N210 Anatomy and Physiology
· 210 Pharmacology
· N245 Pathophysiology
· N352 Maternity/Reproductive Health
· N354 Child Health and Illness
· N356 Adult Health and Illness
· N358 Mental Illness Across the Lifespan
· N452 Complex Needs
· N456 Community Health
Facilitators are upper classmates who have successfully completed
the course they are facilitating. Facilitators are paid for
their time with students. If you are interested in becoming a
facilitator, read the Job Description
for Peer Facilitators.
How
to Become a Participant or Facilitator
To become a Participant or Facilitator, you must:
· Complete the Peer Facilitated Study Group Online Registration Form. Spaces are limited. Early registration is preferred. Registration closes Thursday September 4TH,at 5:00 pm. Applications will not be accepted after this date and time.
> Peer Facilitated Study Group Facilitator & Participant Registration Form
· Facilitators must attend a mandatory paid orientation and training session. Please contact Cathy Felder for dates of available sessions at catf@umich.edu or (734) 936-1615 by September 4, 2008. You will also be required attend 3 enrichment sessions.
· Participants will be oriented in their assigned study groups by the facilitators. Participants are required to attend 2 enrichment sessions and commit to attending at least the first 7 weeks that sessions are held.
·Group assignments will be delivered to Facilitators and Participants via e-mail.
(If you have class on these dates, please notify
project staff at (734) 936-1615 for an alternative orientation
session.)
For More Information
For questions or further information about the
Peer Facilitated Study Group project or becoming a facilitator
or a participant, please contact the Office of Multicultural
Affairs at (734) 936-1615, Cathy
Felder,
or Dr.
Patricia Coleman-Burns, Program Direct/PI
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