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LAP views education as more than merely a means to an economic or occupational end. Of course, you'll make more money with a college degree, but expect more. Expect dimensions to self that otherwise wouldn't develop; expect expanse of mind that otherwise wouldn't be realized. Nietzsche depicted the man in a state of transformation as a tightrope walker. And, we see such an image as relevant to the WSU student.
LAP is designed as a safety net to support developmental and at-risk students in a variety of ways. Participants attend individual and group tutoring sessions, as well as enjoy early and frequent grade/progress checks. They also receive access to informative and meaningful workshops and seminars. Finally, because a majority of LAP participants come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, LAP offsets some financial strain by providing developmental English and math textbooks free of charge. The program also seeks to coordinate efforts with Career Services to employ students in on-campus settings. The philosophy animating the program emphasizes personal attention to individual needs.
Involvement in this program does not exclude participation in any other campus program. In fact, LAP seeks to connect students to a variety of WSU resources. However, the structure and focus of LAP offers a highly individualized approach to complex process of university admissions, financial aid, and registration.
The need for such a program is apparent. Although TRIO programs, such as Upward Bound and Educational Talent Search, work to prepare students for university study, the varied challenges facing this population make a first-year support program necessary.
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