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Text Box: Broader Participation in Computing at Wayne State University

Text Box: To address the severe under-representation of minorities, women, and first-generation colleges students in the computing and information technology, we have formed an alliance between the Department of Computer Science at Wayne State University and Focus: HOPE in Detroit, Michigan to implement the Information Management and Systems Engineering (IMSE) program, which is designed to guide and support disadvantaged students at critical junctures from a GED through the completion of a post-secondary degree. The IMSE program begins with multiple proven bridge and support activities provided by Focus: HOPE including a remedial math and reading program; an industry-certified training programs in network administration, network installation, and desktop and server administration; professional development workshops; a student loan program; a community food bank; and an on-site child-care program. The second phase of the IMSE program combines a Bachelor of Arts in Information Systems and Technology offered by WSU with a coordinated support program. The coordinated support plan at WSU includes tutoring and mentoring programs, culturally sensitive advising, emerging scholars sections of introductory programming courses, social networking, and participation in industry internships and academic research.

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Demographics:

95 % AFRICAN-aMERICAN

45 % fEMAle

ALMOST ALL FIRST GENERATION

Mathematics & English Remedial

HS Grad
GED
or

HS Jr/Sr

Bachelor of Arts in Information Systems Technology

Industry
Internships

Information

Technologies
CeNTER

Text Box: ChildCare

Industry Placement

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PROGRAM

Text Box: MENTORING
TUTORING

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PROGRAM

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SUCCESS
CENTER

Auxiliary Programs

Focus: HOPE Bridge Program

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