KCP Initiative
About KCP
The goal of the KCP Initiative is to increase the number of Michigan's academically- or economically-disadvantaged citizens who have the opportunity to complete college degrees and experience career success as active participants in a knowledge-based global economy. There are seven unique KCP Programs designed to assist students along the academic pipeline from sixth grade through graduate study.
Program information
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College Day (CD) Program
The CD Program provides State of Michigan funding to Michigan's 15 public universities to target 6th-12th grade economically-disadvantaged students in the State of Michigan and provide them with support services to increase opportunities to succeed in higher education at a postsecondary institution.
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Future Faculty Fellowship (FFF) Program
The FFF Program provides State of Michigan funding to Michigan's 15 public universities to increase the pool of academically- or economically-disadvantaged candidates pursuing faculty teaching careers in postsecondary education.
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Select Student Support Services (4S) Program
The 4S Program provides State of Michigan funding to Michigan's four-year public and independent colleges and universities to increase the graduation rates of admitted academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
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Michigan Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (MI GEAR UP)
MI GEAR UP is a federally-funded program from the United States Department of Education designed to increase the number of economically-disadvantaged students who are prepared to enter postsecondary education.
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Morris Hood, Jr. Educator Development (MHED) Program
The MHED program provides state funding to Michigan’s public and independent colleges and universities with state-approved Teacher Education Programs. The legislative intent of the MHED Program is to increase the number of academically- or economically-disadvantaged students who enroll in, and complete, K-12 teacher education programs at the baccalaureate level.
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Michigan College/University Partnership (MICUP) Program
The MICUP Program provides State of Michigan funding to Michigan's four-year public and independent colleges and universities to increase the number of admitted academically- or economically-disadvantaged students who transfer from community colleges into baccalaureate degree programs at four-year institutions.
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Visiting Professors (VP) Program
The VP Program provides State of Michigan funding to Michigan's 15 public universities to increase the number of instructors to serve as role models for academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
College and university partners
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Partner programs available:
- Michigan College/University Partnership (MICUP) Program — Assistance to academically- or economically-disadvantaged students who transfer from community colleges into baccalaureate degree programs at four-year institutions.
- Select Student Support Services (4S) Program — Assistance to increase the graduation rates of admitted academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
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Partner programs available:
- Future Faculty Fellowship (FFF) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan’s 15 public universities to increase the pool of academically- or economically-disadvantaged candidates pursuing faculty teaching careers in postsecondary education.
- Michigan Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (MI GEAR UP) Program — Designed to increase the number of economically-disadvantaged students who are prepared to enter postsecondary education.
- Michigan College/University Partnership (MICUP) Program — Assistance to academically- or economically-disadvantaged students who transfer from community colleges into baccalaureate degree programs at four-year institutions.
- Select Student Support Services (4S) Program — Assistance to increase the graduation rates of admitted academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
- Visiting Professors (VP) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan’s 15 public universities to increase the number of instructors to serve as role models for academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
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Partner programs available:
- Future Faculty Fellowship (FFF) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan’s 15 public universities to increase the pool of academically- or economically-disadvantaged candidates pursuing faculty teaching careers in postsecondary education.
- Michigan Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (MI GEAR UP) Program — Designed to increase the number of economically-disadvantaged students who are prepared to enter postsecondary education.
- Morris Hood, Jr., Educator Development (MHED) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan’s public and independent colleges and universities with state-approved Teacher Education Programs. The legislative intent of the MHED Program is to increase the number of academically- or economically-disadvantaged students who enroll in, and complete, K-12 teacher education programs at the baccalaureate level.
- Michigan College/University Partnership (MICUP) Program — Assistance to academically- or economically-disadvantaged students who transfer from community colleges into baccalaureate degree programs at four-year institutions.
- Select Student Support Services (4S) Program — Assistance to increase the graduation rates of admitted academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
- Visiting Professors (VP) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan’s 15 public universities to increase the number of instructors to serve as role models for academically-or economically-disadvantaged students.
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Partner programs available:
- Future Faculty Fellowship (FFF) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan’s 15 public universities to increase the pool of academically- or economically-disadvantaged candidates pursuing faculty teaching careers in postsecondary education.
- Michigan Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (MI GEAR UP) Program — Designed to increase the number of economically-disadvantaged students who are prepared to enter postsecondary education.
- Select Student Support Services (4S) Program — Assistance to increase the graduation rates of admitted academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
- Visiting Professors (VP) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan’s 15 public universities to increase the number of instructors to serve as role models for academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
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Partner programs available:
- Future Faculty Fellowship (FFF) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan's 15 public universities to increase the pool of academically- or economically-disadvantaged candidates pursuing faculty teaching careers in postsecondary education.
- Michigan Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (MI GEAR UP) Program— Designed to increase the number of economically-disadvantaged students who are prepared to enter postsecondary education.
- Visiting Professors (VP) Program— Provides state funding to Michigan's 15 public universities to increase the number of instructors to serve as role models for academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
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Partner programs available:
- Select Student Support Services (4S) Program — Assistance to increase the graduation rates of admitted academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
-
Partner programs available:
- Michigan College/University Partnership (MICUP) Program — Assistance to academically- or economically-disadvantaged students who transfer from community colleges into baccalaureate degree programs at four-year institutions.
- Select Student Support Services (4S) Program — Assistance to increase the graduation rates of admitted academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
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Partner programs available:
- Future Faculty Fellowship (FFF) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan’s 15 public universities to increase the pool of academically- or economically-disadvantaged candidates pursuing faculty teaching careers in postsecondary education.
- Michigan Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (MI GEAR UP) Program — Designed to increase the number of economically-disadvantaged students who are prepared to enter postsecondary education.
- Select Student Support Services (4S) Program — Assistance to increase the graduation rates of admitted academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
- Visiting Professors (VP) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan’s 15 public universities to increase the number of instructors to serve as role models for academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
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Partner programs available:
- Future Faculty Fellowship (FFF) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan’s 15 public universities to increase the pool of academically- or economically-disadvantaged candidates pursuing faculty teaching careers in postsecondary education.
- Michigan Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (MI GEAR UP) Program — Designed to increase the number of economically-disadvantaged students who are prepared to enter postsecondary education.
- Select Student Support Services (4S) Program — Assistance to increase the graduation rates of admitted academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
- Visiting Professors (VP) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan’s 15 public universities to increase the number of instructors to serve as role models for academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
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Partner programs available:
- Future Faculty Fellowship (FFF) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan’s 15 public universities to increase the pool of academically- or economically-disadvantaged candidates pursuing faculty teaching careers in postsecondary education.
- Michigan Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (MI GEAR UP) Program — Designed to increase the number of economically-disadvantaged students who are prepared to enter postsecondary education.
- Michigan College/University Partnership (MICUP) Program — Assistance to academically- or economically-disadvantaged students who transfer from community colleges into baccalaureate degree programs at four-year institutions.
- Select Student Support Services (4S) Program — Assistance to increase the graduation rates of admitted academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
- Visiting Professors (VP) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan’s 15 public universities to increase the number of instructors to serve as role models for academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
-
Partner programs available:
- Future Faculty Fellowship (FFF) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan's 15 public universities to increase the pool of academically- or economically-disadvantaged candidates pursuing faculty teaching careers in postsecondary education.
- Michigan Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (MI GEAR UP) Program — Designed to increase the number of economically-disadvantaged students who are prepared to enter postsecondary education.
- Select Student Support Services (4S) Program — Assistance to increase the graduation rates of admitted academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
- Visiting Professors (VP) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan's 15 public universities to increase the number of instructors to serve as role models for academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
-
Partner programs available:
- Future Faculty Fellowship (FFF) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan’s 15 public universities to increase the pool of academically- or economically-disadvantaged candidates pursuing faculty teaching careers in postsecondary education.
- Michigan Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (MI GEAR UP) Program — Designed to increase the number of economically-disadvantaged students who are prepared to enter postsecondary education.
- Michigan College/University Partnership (MICUP) Program — Assistance to academically or economically-disadvantaged students who transfer from community colleges into baccalaureate degree programs at four-year institutions.
- Select Student Support Services (4S) Program — Assistance to increase the graduation rates of admitted academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
- Visiting Professors (VP) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan’s 15 public universities to increase the number of instructors to serve as role models for academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
-
Partner programs available:
- Future Faculty Fellowship (FFF) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan’s 15 public universities to increase the pool of academically- or economically-disadvantaged candidates pursuing faculty teaching careers in postsecondary education.
- Michigan Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (MI GEAR UP) Program — Designed to increase the number of economically-disadvantaged students who are prepared to enter postsecondary education.
- Morris Hood, Jr., Educator Development (MHED) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan’s public and independent colleges and universities with state-approved Teacher Education Programs. The legislative intent of the MHED Program is to increase the number of academically- or economically-disadvantaged students who enroll in, and complete, K-12 teacher education programs at the baccalaureate level.
- Select Student Support Services (4S) Program — Assistance to increase the graduation rates of admitted academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
- Visiting Professors (VP) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan’s 15 public universities to increase the number of instructors to serve as role models for academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
-
Partner programs available:
- Select Student Support Services (4S) Program — Assistance to increase the graduation rates of admitted academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
-
Partner programs available:
- Future Faculty Fellowship (FFF) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan’s 15 public universities to increase the pool of academically- or economically-disadvantaged candidates pursuing faculty teaching careers in postsecondary education.
- Michigan Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (MI GEAR UP) Program — Designed to increase the number of economically disadvantaged students who are prepared to enter postsecondary education.
- Michigan College/University Partnership (MICUP) Program — Assistance to academically or economically-disadvantaged students who transfer from community colleges into baccalaureate degree programs at four-year institutions.
- Visiting Professors (VP) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan’s 15 public universities to increase the number of instructors to serve as role models for academically- or economically disadvantaged students.
-
Partner programs available:
- Future Faculty Fellowship (FFF) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan’s 15 public universities to increase the pool of academically- or economically-disadvantaged candidates pursuing faculty teaching careers in postsecondary education.
- Michigan Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (MI GEAR UP) Program — Designed to increase the number of economically-disadvantaged students who are prepared to enter postsecondary education.
- Select Student Support Services (4S) Program — Assistance to increase the graduation rates of admitted academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
- Visiting Professors (VP) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan’s 15 public universities to increase the number of instructors to serve as role models for academically- or economically disadvantaged students.
-
Partner programs available:
- Future Faculty Fellowship (FFF) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan’s 15 public universities to increase the pool of academically- or economically-disadvantaged candidates pursuing faculty teaching careers in postsecondary education.
- Michigan Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (MI GEAR UP) Program — Designed to increase the number of economically-disadvantaged students who are prepared to enter postsecondary education.
- Michigan College/University Partnership (MICUP) Program — Assistance to academically- or economically-disadvantaged students who transfer from community colleges into baccalaureate degree programs at four-year institutions.
- Select Student Support Services (4S) Program — Assistance to increase the graduation rates of admitted academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
- Morris Hood, Jr., Educator Development (MHED) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan’s public and independent colleges and universities with state-approved Teacher Education Programs. The legislative intent of the MHED Program is to increase the number of academically- or economically-disadvantaged students who enroll in, and complete, K-12 teacher education programs at the baccalaureate level.
- Visiting Professors (VP) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan’s 15 public universities to increase the number of instructors to serve as role models for academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
-
Partner programs available:
- Future Faculty Fellowship (FFF) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan’s 15 public universities to increase the pool of academically- or economically-disadvantaged candidates pursuing faculty teaching careers in postsecondary education.
- Michigan Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (MI GEAR UP) Program — Designed to increase the number of economically-disadvantaged students who are prepared to enter postsecondary education.
- Select Student Support Services (4S) Program — Assistance to increase the graduation rates of admitted academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
- Visiting Professors (VP) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan’s 15 public universities to increase the number of instructors to serve as role models for academically- or economically disadvantaged students.
-
Partner programs available:
- Future Faculty Fellowship (FFF) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan’s 15 public universities to increase the pool of academically- or economically-disadvantaged candidates pursuing faculty teaching careers in postsecondary education.
- Michigan Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (MI GEAR UP) Program — Designed to increase the number of economically-disadvantaged students who are prepared to enter postsecondary education.
- Select Student Support Services (4S) Program — Assistance to increase the graduation rates of admitted academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
- Visiting Professors (VP) Program — Provides state funding to Michigan’s 15 public universities to increase the number of instructors to serve as role models for academically- or economically-disadvantaged students.
Opportunity Within the Classroom Conference
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The Opportunity Within the Classroom Conference is hosted annually as a collaborative effort between Michigan's KCP Initiative and the state's public and independent colleges and universities.
Contact us
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
Office of Employment and Training - Workforce Development
Phone: 517-335-5858 | Fax: 517-241-9810
Email: LEO-KCPInitiative@michigan.gov