Placed in proper perspective, this difference provides common ground for principled inquiry, growth and learning. Further, we believe that the dynamic interaction of cultures tend to create tensions that the involved liberal arts student can learn to negotiate. Students are encouraged to adopt a sense of belonging, and ownership. From this vantage, students tend to develop a sense of responsibility for their success and that of peers. The transition programs consist of several workshops that typically take place on four to five consecutive Saturdays.
Sessions are on average, two hours.
During the program, students meet with Albion faculty, staff, community leaders and a learning skills specialist. The CRE introduces entering students to Albion's community through a reading shared by all entering students. The CRE encourages reflection on issues of ethnicity, culture, class, and gender. The CRE sets the tone for principled inquiry and discourse about relevant social issues. A committee of faculty, administrators, and students select the book.