South Georgia College MESA

WE WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME OUR NEW DIRECTOR, MRS. MARIE BROOKS TO THE SGC FAMILY. CONGRATULATIONS to COURTNEY BALDWIN (MESA student and Middle School Math Teacher major) on winning the 2008-2009 MESA California Community College Transfer Scholarship!!!!!!!!

Welcome to South Georgia College MESA Community College Program (MCCP)!

South Georgia College MCCP provides math, engineering and science academic enrichment to community college students so they excel academically and transfer to four-year institutions as math-based majors. The program establishes academic-based community centers at campuses where most students are commuters and opportunities for peer support and information-sharing are scarce. The program is supported by industry, so students learn firsthand about career options and learn about scholarships, internships and special programs.

Right to Left: MESA Students Courtney Baldwin (Middle School Math Teacher Major), Brian Long (Computer Science Major), and Patrick Bush (Engineering Major) listen to final instructions before taking flight in the F-15 simulators at the Museum of Aviation located on Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, Georgia on April 18, 2008.

The main components of the MESA Community College Program include:

Academic Excellence Workshops. Students are scheduled in the same core math and science classes and taught how to maintain high academic outcomes through group study.
Orientation course. The class teaches college survival skills to incoming students majoring in math, engineering and science.
Assistance in the transfer process. MESA offers workshops on applications and counseling and field trips to universities.
Career advising. Students are exposed to different math, engineering and science career options through industry mentors, field trips, job shadowing, career fairs and internship opportunities.
Links with student and professional organizations. These resources provide mentors, guest speakers and tours of companies.
Student Study Center. This dedicated multipurpose space is used for study, workshops and information sharing.
Professional development workshops. Students participate in mock job fairs, learn resume preparation and interview skills and how to find part-time, full-time and summer employment.
Industry Advisory Board. Corporate representatives, including many MESA alumni, participate on the board and provide scholarships, strategic planning, special summer internships, field trips and other resources. The board serves as a valuable connection between students and companies who need technical professionals.

WHO TO CONTACT:

Marie Brooks, SGC MESA Director

Phone (912) 260-4349

Fax (912) 260-4456

katherine.brooks@sgc.edu

Office: Stubbs Hall, Room 129

Office Hours:

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Monday - Thursday

8 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Fri

VISION

To support the national science and mathematics educational agenda by ensuring that MESA students develop a high level of literacy in mathematics and science so they can play a leading role within an increasingly technology-based world.

MISSION STATEMENT

MESA enables educationally disadvantaged students to prepare for and graduate from a four-year college or university with a math-based degree in areas such as engineering, the sciences, computer science, and mathematics. Through MESA, students develop academic and leadership skills, increase educational performance, and gain confidence in their ability to compete professionally.

Questions about website please email SGC MESA.

To return to the home page just click the SGC MESA at the beginning of the title of each page or if you would like to return to SGC home page just click the SGC seal in the top left-hand corner.