First-Gen Support

Dr. Kimberlynn J. Kleasen and Glenn S. Thomas Fund for Student Success

Helping students succeed and thrive at Michigan State, the Dr. Kimberlynn J. Kleasen and Glenn S. Thomas Fund for Student Success is provided to support first-generation college students participate in certain high-impact practices (HIPs).

HIPs include out-of-classroom experiences showing evidence of great educational benefit contributing to student success and graduation. These experiences, as noted by the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AACU), include service learning, internships, and undergraduate research to name a few. A full list of HIPs can be viewed here.

Check out a description of the high impact practices offered through this funding opportunity in the dropdown menu below.

Field-based, “experiential learning” with community partners as an instructional strategy
Often part of an academic course, it gives students direct experience with issues they are studying in a community context
Apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings and reflect on the service experience in a classroom setting

Direct experience in a work setting, usually related to career interests
Get supervision and coaching from professionals in the field
Internships can be taken for course credit along with a project or paper approved by a faculty member

Active involvement in systematic investigation and research with faculty
Connect key concepts and questions with coursework

Sometimes called “senior capstones”, these experiences require students in their senior year to create a project integrating what they’ve learned
May be a research project, a performance, a portfolio or exhibit of artwork
Capstones are offered certain in departmental programs

Opportunity to complete coursework in an approved location outside of the US (internationally)
Live, learn and experience education in another country with classmates, faculty and staff
Programs offered each semester, including university breaks

Opportunity to complete coursework in an approved location within the US (domestically)
Live, learn and experience education in another US geographical region with classmates, faculty and staff

If you are in need of technology support (i.e. loaner laptop, WIFI hotspots) this form is for you as well.

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Dr. Kimberlynn J. Kleasen and Glenn S. Thomas Fund for Student Success

If you are in need of technology support (i.e. loaner laptop, WIFI hotspots) this form is for you as well.

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