Fall 2011
Students may now enroll in WSU's Honors College
High-achieving Macomb students now have two paths available that lead to graduation from the prestigious Irvin D. Reid Honors College of Wayne State University (WSU). Previously, students transferring from Macomb were not eligible for admittance into the Honors College or the university’s presidential scholarships. Students accepted into the Honors WayneDirect program may begin their first year of college at Macomb and take classes concurrently at Macomb and WSU until they transfer to WSU. The second path is the Honors Transfer program for students who have already completed 50 credits at Macomb and are transferring to WSU, where they will be expected to complete at least 12 hours of honors coursework including a senior thesis and a seminar.
More help in Achieving the Dream
Two new classes have been added to Macomb’s curriculum this fall, as a result of Achieving the Dream, a national initiative to improve student success at community colleges. College Success Skills (CSSK 1200) introduces students to college resources, provides guidance in career exploration, and assists in the transition to college by teaching time management and life balancing skills. Everyday Math (MATH 1100) explores math applications that are used to solve everyday problems and may fulfill math requirements at certain four-year colleges or universities, but students should confirm this with a counselor or advisor.
A safer campus for everyone
SAFE (Students, Staff, Administrators and Faculty for Equality) @Macomb, a subcommittee of the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives, was launched last fall to help ensure that the college’s campuses are safe for everyone, regardless of sexual orientation. Training sessions for college employees and student members of the Gay-Straight Alliance have already been conducted, with a session planned for this fall that will be open to all Macomb students. Those who successfully complete the training will receive a placard and button bearing the words SAFE@Macomb and LGBT Ally, indicating their support and understanding for the college’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
Fund helps keep dreams alive
Macomb employees have now donated more than $9,000 to help maintain the college’s eligibility for Dreamkeeperssm, a national program that provides funds to college students facing unexpected financial emergencies that threaten their ability to stay in college. The average Dreamkeepers emergency assistance grant is about $500. One-time financial emergencies that qualify include those associated with housing, utilities, food, child care, health care and transportation. Students can apply for a Dreamkeepers grant at: http://macomb.dreamkeepers.org.
Transfer into OU’s Honors College
A new agreement allows Macomb students to transfer into Oakland University’s Honors College upon completion of a set curriculum. Designed for highly motivated students, Oakland’s Honors College integrates the arts, sciences and professional fields through research, discussion, scholarship and co-curricular activities. There are also leadership-building and service opportunities that help students prepare for professional and personal success. Students who intend to transfer to Oakland’s Honors College must maintain a 3.5 grade point average while attending Macomb, where they can fulfill most of Oakland’s general education as well as some Honors College requirements including two years of foreign language study. At Oakland, students will be required to maintain the 3.5. grade point average, complete a core curriculum, participate in learning communities and community service projects, and complete an honors thesis.
Macomb OneCard
All new students will receive a Macomb OneCard in the mail 7 to 10 days after enrolling for a credit class. This card will be used for tuition and financial aid refunds, as a Macomb Student I.D. card, as a library card, and for discounts at participating local businesses. New student photos for the Macomb OneCard will be taken prior to placement testing. In addition, we are offering current students the opportunity to obtain the Macomb OneCard at no-charge by having their photo taken prior to September 2, 2011. For more information, please visit www.MacombOneCard.com or the college website at www.macomb.edu.
Wind spire supports classroom work
To support Macomb’s growing renewable energy curriculum, a wind spire was recently installed next to the solar panels outside of M Building on the college’s South Campus. Students in renewable energy classes use the power created by the wind spire and the solar panels in the laboratory portion of their classes at Macomb. The college is working collaboratively with industry and educational partners to identify and develop education and training that creates new opportunities for Macomb County residents in the New Economy.