Nursing Students

Jacob Scholars Program

The Jacob Scholars Program is a comprehensive student program that employs evidence-based retention strategies (i.e., tutoring, mentoring, financial support, intrusive advising, and pre-immersion) to increase the success of nursing students from traditionally underrepresented communities. 

The Jacob Scholars Program helps to diminish the social determinants that impede the successful retention and completion of our nursing program students from underrepresented groups.

The Southeast Regional Center partners with Wayne State University's College of Nursing and the Jacob Family Foundation to host Pre-Immersion Week for the freshmen direct-admit students enrolled in Jacob Scholars.

The pre-immersion experience was offered the week prior to the beginning of the academic year.  It included useful activities including socialization to university study skills and the development of a peer learning community. The students are exposed to community building amongst their cohort, share meals together, and meet several faculty/staff who are from underrepresented or disadvantaged groups. 

Students are introduced to WSU resources and other on-campus activities. The WSU College of Nursing considers pre-immersion to be a critical element for setting direct-admit students up for success and beginning their nursing educational journey with a solid foundation.

    Southeast Regional Center
    Michigan Area Health Education Center 

    Phone: (313) 577-9387
    Email: tbatts3@wayne.edu