MESA PROGRAM
FORMALLY: STEM PATHWAYS PROGRAM
A grassroots effort that began in 1970 with 25 students at Oakland Technical High School in 1970 has flourished into an award-winning program that serves almost 25,000 middle school, high school, community college and university level students throughout California each year. MESA’s long history with industry and its vast network of alumni are key components to success.
LACC is One of the newest MESA programs in our LACCD. Our goals include;
- Increase the number and percentage of underrepresented and/or low-income students attaining certificates and degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM);
- Increase the number and percentage of underrepresented and/or low income students who complete a certificate and/or degree in STEM within two years; and
- Increase the number and percentage of underrepresented and/or low-income students transferring to baccalaureate programs in STEM.
MESA Application
Specifically, MESA will implement the following strategies:
- Math Preparation and Support – The program will provide an accelerated math pathway for STEM majors, math summer bootcamps and tutoring, as well as instruction at high schools to promote rapid progression and completion of college-level math and core STEM courses.
- Academic Excellence Workshops– The program will establish a STEM Learning Center to provide centralized resources to participants, including peer facilitated study groups, tutoring, and supplemental instruction in STEM gateway courses.
- STEM-Specific Individualized Counseling and Peer Mentoring – A dedicated STEM Counselor and Peer Mentors will develop and monitor individual education plans, provide transfer activities, and academic and nonacademic support to promote success.
- Faculty Mentoring – Faculty Mentors will provide discipline-specific guidance and STEM exposure activities (STEM Workshop/Speaker Series, field trips, professional networks).
- Early Undergraduate Research Experiences – Students will have access to course-based and summer research experiences.
- STEM related Activities- Students will have access to visit Universities and Job sites that relates to STEM.
Contact Us
Maria Calpito
MESA Director
Email: calpitml@lacitycollege.edu
Phone: (323) 953-4000 ext.2196
Grace Santiago
MESA/STEM Counselor
Email: santiag@lacitycollege.edu
Phone: (323) 953-4000 ext.1597
https://laccd.craniumcafe.com/group/mesa-program-5/scheduler
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