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Established jointly in 1993, by the University of Michigan-Dearborn and Henry Ford Community College, Partners Plus is a student support program that provides comprehensive academic supportive services to community college students whose goal is to obtain a bachelor's degree from a four-year University. Our mission is clear, help students graduate in a timely manner. Partners Plus assists students who are economically and academically disadvantaged.
Partners Plus continues to attract, retain, and assist students until they obtain a degree. Partners Plus has witness program students, with some supportive services and encouragement, fulfill their academic potential and build successful careers. In fact, Partners Plus students have flourished in their chosen curriculums. Their enthusiasm drives our program. Not only have the students excelled academically, they have also developed the strengths and skills necessary to succeed in college and in the world of employment.
Partners Plus offers the following services to ensure the success of program students and these components continue after students transfer to UM-Dearborn: - Personal advising and course credit evaluation
- Appropriate tutoring in math, accounting, and science courses
- Mentoring and membership into professional organizations
- Networking and enrichment events, workshops, and seminars
- Waiver of University of Michigan - Dearborn's application fee
- Scholarships and financial training programs when available
In the past, Partners Plus has received some funding or support from: Ford Motor Company, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Bank One, AAA of Michigan, IBM, Herrick Foundation, Wayne State University, Booker T. Washington Business Association, Black Enterprise, and Campbell & Company.
To join Partners Plus or get more information on our program, contact us at 313-845-9690 or e-mail: partnersplus@hfcc.edu The major sponsors of Partners Plus are the King-Chavez-Parks' Michigan College/University Partnership Program, Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth, the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and Henry Ford Community College.
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