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UMSI SUMMER INSTITUTE
Launched in 2017, the School of Information’s Community College Summer Institute (CCSI)
uses a high-touch, participant-centered approach to introduce community college students to
the field of information, as well as experience student life at the University of Michigan.
Developed in consultation with the Center for Educational Outreach, CCSI includes in-depth
exposure to the field of information through faculty-led sessions, college admissions and
professional development support. Notably, the institute also includes assistance with
transportation, housing and a stipend to compensate for lost wages. Since its inception, CCSI
has hosted over 200 community college students, 90 of whom have gone on to attend U-M. All
participants have had transformational experiences and gained a realization that there is a
space for them at U-M.
UMSI Adds External Transfers
Launch of UMSI Community
College Summer Institute
UMSI makes plans to admit undergraduate
external transfer students with a focus on
community college transfers.
2016
41 CCSI Fellows are welcomed to
campus, representing 9 community
colleges.
2017
Consults with CEO
UMSI hires a program manager to focus on external transfer
recruitment and retention, including planning a summer experience
for community college students. UMSI connects with CEO’s
consulting services to help plan a summer institute.
