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are prepared to start their careers contributing
immediately to their professions.
Across all fields LTU graduates
are highly sought in the work place,”
said Victor Saroki, president of SA-
ROKI Architecture
Technology, location to help you succeed
Lawrence Tech provides tools you’ll
need in a technology-driven world.
Your high-end LTU laptop is loaded
with industry-standard software –
worth an average of $75,000 – a benefit
you’ll only get at LTU: ltu.edu/
LTuZone
The University is located in the
dynamic suburb of Southfield, with
hundreds of Fortune 500 and international
companies nearby. You’ll
have opportunities for co-ops, internships,
and professional development
in a region with one of the largest
concentrations of engineering,
architecture, and technology jobs in
the world.
LTU’s Study-Abroad Program includes
partnerships with universities
in Asia, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Europe,
and the Middle East.
Financial aid and more
More than 98 percent of students receive
financial assistance. The average
annual, need-based aid package
is $26,270. Part-time employment is
available for full-time students. Student
loans are also available from
a variety of sources. Contact LTU
Financial Aid for deadlines and requirements:
ltu.edu/financial_aid.
For more, contact Lawrence
Tech’s Office of Admissions at
800.225.5588 or admissions@ltu.
edu, watch LTU’s video at ltu.edu/
StudentStories, or visit ltu.edu.
Ready to apply now? Go to ltu.edu/
applyfree.
Madonna University
Enhancing college education with life
experiences
As the pool of direct-from-highschool
students continues to shrink,
colleges like Madonna University
have had to find ways to attract and
retain students. For more than 80
years, the hallmark of a Madonna
education has been high quality
academic programs, combined with
career preparation and service-learning.
Madonna continues to update
its academic programs to meet the
needs of business and industry, and to
ensure students can pursue a degree
that leads to employment.
Academic majors that remain
popular include: criminal justice,
business, nursing, teacher education,
sign language studies, broadcast and
cinema arts, sport management, social
work, and hospitality and tourism.
To enhance its already strong liberal
arts curriculum, Madonna will
be offering two new dance degrees
this fall; a bachelor of arts in dance,
and a bachelor of fine art in dance
performance.
Engaging students outside the
classroom is a great way to retain
students, so in addition to some 40
student organizations, Madonna has
increased its athletics teams to 19
men’s and women’s sports, and there
are several new performing arts opportunities.
Madonna now boasts a
Pep Band, Gospel Choir, Chorale,
Dance Team, and a Lyric Theatre
group, that not only offer scholarships,
but also camaraderie and extracurricular
fun. A Student Senate
was established to provide students
a voice to University administrators,
on everything from academics, facilities
and student life.
Nursing faculty at Madonna
saw the growth in healthcare jobs
outside of nursing and developed
two health sciences degrees; in
Population Health Care Management
and Health Care Informatics
and Quality Systems Management.
Graduates with these degrees
are compassionate and tech-savvy
healthcare advocates for diverse populations.
With the many crime shows on
TV, it’s no wonder that Madonna’s
forensic science program, now accredited,
has been attracting students
and gaining notoriety. The faculty
and students do exciting research
and work closely with the Michigan
State Police to host a Missing in
Michigan event.
The new residence halls at Madonna
provide an excellent residential
experience for students and
peace of mind for parents. In these
living/learning community’s students
are housed with others of like majors
and interests. The apartment-style
units provide a great on-campus experience
for upper classmen.
In keeping with Madonna’s mission
to make higher education accessible
to all, Madonna’s new Mosaic
Leadership Academy begins this fall.
The Academy will provide unique
academic and social leadership experiences
to students from traditionally
underrepresented groups. Up to
25 select undergraduate students will
receive $4,000 per academic year for
up to four consecutive years.
At the graduate level Madonna
continues to develop academic programs
to meet the needs of business
and industry. A benefit to Madonna
alumni is they can earn their master’s
degree at undergraduate tuition
rates. Newer graduate programs include
the Master of Science in Social
Work, and master’s degrees in nutrition,
nursing leadership, humane
studies and higher education administration.
The Higher Learning Commission
recently approved a second
doctoral program at Madonna; the
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree.
Founded by the Felician Sisters in
1937 and inspired by the values of St.
Francis of Assisi, Madonna is an independent
Catholic University.
For more information go to
www.madonna.edu
Macomb Community College
Hands on for the future
Macomb Community College offers
nearly 200 programs to connect students
with workplace opportunity in
high-demand fields. Programs offered
at Macomb prepare students for direct
entry into their field after completion.
The college has been working
with employers to significantly
grow apprenticeship and work-based
learning opportunities – particularly
in technical fields, so that students
can learn and earn at the same time.
In addition to working closely
with area high schools, Macomb engages
directly with youth in a handson
way to introduce career possibilities.
This includes the college’s
Career Academies – a week-long
program that introduces participating
youths to career possibilities, AutoSTEAM
– an interactive combination
of presentations and hands-on
activities designed to introduce students
to science, technology, engineering,
arts and mathematic fields,
and College for Kids – programs for
kids ages three to 14 in topics including
introduction to piano to LEGO
engineering to video game design.
Macomb Community College is
a pioneer in the university center
concept, introducing the Macomb
University Center 27 years ago to
provide local access to advanced degree
programs in the local community.
Additionally, Macomb has 225
transfer plans that allow for students
to seamlessly transfer to complete
their bachelor’s degree at area colleges
and universities.
In addition to their multiple
hands-on programs, Macomb offers
the Tesla START program. This intensive
12-week technical training
program is designed to provide students
with the skills necessary for job
placement at Tesla Service Centers.
Students accepted into the program
are considered interns and will earn
an hourly wage as they learn.
For more information about Macomb
Community College and programs
offered, visit www.macomb.edu
Oakland Community College
(OCC)
Turns Potential into Highly Skilled,
Highly Paid Professionals
Michigan’s Department of Talent
and Economic Development reports
there will be 811,055 high-demand
career openings through 2024 in the
state with total potential earnings of
nearly $50 billion.
How can you prepare for one of
these excellent careers?
Attend Oakland Community
College. Fast track your career by
pursuing a certificate program or associate
degree at OCC with little or
no debt and begin working in as few
as 12-24 months. Currently, there
are immediate openings in the professional
trades, which offer average
salaries of more than $50,000 in a
variety of emerging industries like
IT, healthcare, automotive, construction,
advanced manufacturing
and more. OCC features newly renovated
labs, in-demand programs and
classes led by industry professionals.
If your goal is earning a bachelor’s
degree, attend Oakland Community
College. Earn your associate degree
at OCC at the lowest tuition rate in
Michigan and transfer your credits.
OCC has nearly 300 transfer agreements
with four-year institutions
across the state. OCC has the highest
percentage of college transfers in
Michigan.
OCC also has one of the largest
English as a Second Language
programs in the area. The program
provides non-English speakers the
foundation needed to succeed in
other academic courses. Our goal is
to empower academic and developmental
experiences, allowing students
to reach their full potential
and enhance the communities in
which they live.
OCC is more than 50 years strong,
bringing excellence to our economy,
environment and workforce.
They are OCC. Excellence Empowered.
With five campuses in Oakland
County, OCC is Michigan’s number
one transfer institution, offering
nearly 100 excellent degrees and
certificates. The College empowers
academic and developmental expe-
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