Empowering persistence. Supporting success.
The Pathways Persistence Programs in MSU’s Office of Undergraduate Education are designed to help students stay the course, overcome challenges, and excel. Our cohort programs—Bailey Scholars Program, Dow STEM Scholars, First-Generation Leadership & Innovation (FLI) Vanderploeg Scholars, Residential Initiative on the Study of the Environment (RISE), and TRIO Student Support Services—offer academic support, mentorship, and career-building opportunities to help students thrive at MSU.
Our Values
- Belonging – Every student matters and deserves to feel valued.
- Culture of Care – We lead with empathy and connection.
- Resilience – Challenges make us stronger. We persist.
- Accountability – We take responsibility and create solutions.
- Trust – Together, we build a supportive community.
- Culture of Care – We lead with empathy and connection.
- Advocacy – We speak up and drive change.
- Respect – We honor differences and foster dignity.
Meet our Team
Heather Shea, Ph.D.
Director
Pathways Persistence Programs
hshea@msu.edu
Angela Sharpe-Parker
Office Manager
Pathways Persistence Programs
pathwayprograms@msu.edu