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WSU Another Chance is a declaration of the university’s strong commitment to extend outreach programs in neighboring communities to adults with low basic skills and move them along the pathway to success. Started in 2009 and funded by the State of Michigan, Another Chance falls under the auspices of Wayne State University, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), Africana Studies Department.  It addresses the educational needs of the disproportionately large numbers of urban residents who need academic preparation to get their GED diplomas or transition into post secondary institutions or the world of work.  

 

Another Chance is a declaration of WSU's strong commitment to extend outreach programs in neighboring communities to adults with low basic skills and move them along the pathway to success. Started in 2009 and funded by the State of Michigan,

Another Chance addresses the educational needs of the disproportionately large numbers of urban residents who need academic preparation to transition into post secondary institutions or the world of work.  It helps them to complete high school or get their GED diplomas. Students have access to occupational information and are encouraged to pursue definitive goals and gain control of their lives thereby ebbing the tide of hopelessness.  Methods of instruction include individualized learning (learning lab), small group instruction to foster cooperative learning, peer study groups, and one-on-one instruction. Assessment to show progress for favorable labor market impact is done through continuous and intensive monitoring in the program.

 

Programs are situated in several sites around Detroit and include the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation, ACCESS, New Prospect Baptist Church, Detroit Literacy Coalition.  New targets for the coming year include North American Association of Native Americans and the downtown synagogue.   

 

 

 

Participant Eligibility Criteria

 

  • Learners must be minimum 18 years or older

 

  • Does not have a high school or GED diploma

 

  • Possess current MI State identification or driver’s license and social security card

 

  • Must TABE test at minimum 4th grade equivalency reading skills.

 

Services Offered

 

  • Wayne State University-Another Chance Program is an adult education program that prepares non-traditional learners to successfully pass the GED examination.  

 

  • Classes are in session Monday through Thursday, 9:30am to 1:30pm.  

 

  • This is an academic  year long program and operates in accordance with the semester system of the university.

 

  • Tutors are available for those learners in need of additional instructional support.

 

  • Community resource referrals are provided to students that may need household assistance and supportive services.

 

  • We assist in career development and filing financial aid and college applications of interest.

 

  • We host a graduation ceremony on the campus of Wayne State University at the end of the academic year to celebrate our student’s accomplishments. 

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Program Characteristics

 

  • We are an urban-centered program that is situated in the heart of the cultural center.  We offer non-traditional classes that are small, the teachers are attentive, and we have a diverse student population.

STAFF MEMBERS

WSU/ANOTHER CHANCE

DEPARMTENT OF AFRICANA STUDIES

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY

 

 

Administration

 

Daphne W. Ntiri, PhD, Program Chair

 

Alesia Williams, Program Management

 

Tara Dixon-Givhan, Secretary

Faculty 

 

Robert Allen

 

Rasheedah Askew

 

Fredie Carter, Ed.D

 

Samuel Craig, Ed.D

 

Melody Moore

 

Maria Yoo

PARTNERS

Community Partners

 

Reading Works, Inc

ACCESS, Inc

Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation

Detroit Urban League/Mature Workers

Ser Metro

Detroit Literacy Coalition

 

 

 

Other Referral Agencies:

 

MI Department of Corrections - Probation Dept.

First Congregational Church

Third Circuit Court/Power Court

Children's Center (Foster Care program)

Spectrum Human Services

CONTACT

Ms. Alesia Williams 

Wayne State University

Macabees Building

5057 Woodward, 11th Floor

Detroit, MI 48202

 

 

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Prof. Daphne W. Ntiri, PhD                       

Wayne State University

Department of Africana Studies

5057 Woodward Ave, #11207.2

Detroit, MI 48221

dntiri@wayne.edu

 

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Email us at:

wsuanotherchance@gmail.com

 

 

 

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