For Immediate Release
November 30, 2007
Contact: John Hammond and Deborah M. Martin
Office
of Public Relations, 210/733-2147
San Antonio College Announces Selection as First MESA Center in Texas
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| WHAT San Antonio College will announce its selection as the first site in Texas for a MESA (Math, Engineering, and Science Achievement) Center The Center is made possible with a Hewlett-Packard Diversity in Engineering (DivE) grant, which established MESA community college pilot programs throughout the country. WHEN Friday, November 30, 2007 9:30 a.m. WHERE San Antonio College, 1300 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212 Fletcher Administration Center, Room 323 WHY These national models are designed to help underrepresented minority students excel in math, science, and engineering, transfer from community college to four-year institutions, and graduate with baccalaureate degrees in those fields. WHO Dr. Robert E. Zeigler, President Mr. James McLaughlin, Vice Chancellor, Alamo Community Colleges Mr. Roberto Zarate, Chair, Board of Trustees, Alamo Community Colleges Mr. James Dorsey, Director of National Program Development for MESA Dr. Dan Dimitriu, Coordinator of Engineering, San Antonio College |
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