The Office of Multicultural Student Initiatives (OMSI) advances Kettering University’s commitment to diversity by providing support services to enable multicultural students to make a smooth transition to campus life and engage in meaningful activities to promote their intellectual, social, emotional and professional development.
OMSI ensures success for multicultural students through pre-college programs; academic services and support; collaboration with faculty, staff and leadership; and various services. Services provided include:
The King-Chavez-Parks (KCP) Initiative Select Student Support Service (4-S) component established by the Michigan Legislature in 1986, the program goal is to increase the graduation rate of admitted Michigan residents who are academically and/or economically disadvantaged at point of admittance or during the matriculation process.
In order to receive services from KCP, students must be Academically Disadvantaged and/or Economically Disadvantaged.
Academically Disadvantaged Requirements
Incoming Freshmen
Continuing Students
Economically Disadvantaged Requirements
Academic Excellence Workshops provide advanced group-learning techniques for technical subject mastery which incorporates problem sets that expand student capabilities beyond the normal curriculum. The workshops are a disciplined learning environment (versus a teaching environment) in which students demonstrate subject mastery to peers and learn test-taking skills. The workshops help develop communication skills regarding technical issues and the ability to work effectively in groups.
Academic Excellence Workshops are success oriented and aimed at high grades and no failing grades. Its supplemental learning experience is closely related to a specific technical course.
Academic Excellence Workshop Goals
Maximizing Academic Growth in College (MAGIC) is part of the freshman orientation program focusing on academic success strategies. A significant segment is devoted to the benefits of collaborative learning and group study. Topics introduced include setting personal goals, seeking help from peers and professors, campus resources, time management, roommate issues, developing study skills and test taking. Personal development focuses on helping students realize their personal growth and development are dependent on obtaining a good understanding of themselves. Issues covered include academic and social motivation, general coping skills and being receptive to support services.
