"Project BEYOND provided me with a stepping-stone I needed to make a smooth transition into higher education. I am blessed to have been given the opportunity to partake in such a helpful program."
Jacob Pflum, student
Pre-admission intensive session for new freshmen
An intensive, on-campus, four-day summer session to begin socialization and readiness for college; it focuses on note-taking, study skills, test-taking strategies, giving presentations, professional writing, using university resources, applying for scholarships and accessing faculty assistance
Academic and personal support
Sessions include alternating structured and non-structured sessions and presentations from faculty, students, university leaders, support services, community health partners and other community leaders; non-structured sessions include pizza nights where students can ask questions, request discussion topics and conduct study groups
Tutoring
Free tutoring from the Office of Student Educational Services
- BEYOND individual/group tutoring (Contact Paul Freeman 414-288-4675)
- BEYOND peer-to-peer tutoring (Contact Paul Freeman 414-288-4675)
Nurse mentor program
The opportunity to be assigned a mentor for a student's BSN education; mentors are Marquette faculty and professional nurses from the community, health care system. Contact Terrie Garcia, Project Coordinator: 414-288-3822.
NCLEX review
NCLEX review sessions offered to participants in the BSN Student Leadership program
Pre-graduation employment possibilities with health care partners
Assistance with employment opportunities through externs at Aurora Health Care and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Scholarship and stipend assistance
Assistance for students from underrepresented, minority and/or disadvantaged background who are eligible to apply and given additional help.
Focused programming to engage families
Examples are:
- Family orientation sessions
- Student inspired newsletters
- Annual gatherings to celebrate student successes
The Marquette Neighborhood Health Center
