1. Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA)

2. To be covered in this presentation:
Industry’s workforce crisis
Science and math education in California: a grave challenge
Why California needs MESA
The MESA program
Latest MESA data

3. Industry’s workforce crisis
In 2001, some 14,000 California jobs requiring science or engineering degrees went unfilled.
Fewer than 20,000 science and engineering graduates are produced annually in our state. To fill state vacancies, California must increase the number of these graduates by 70%.
Jobs that require science, engineering and technical training will increase 51% nationally. This means 6 million potential job openings.
Statistics sources:
In 2001, some 14,000 California jobs requiring science or engineering degrees went unfilled.[1] [1] Critical Path Analysis, California Council on Science and Technology, 2002
Fewer than 20,000 science and engineering graduates are produced annually. To make up for the shortfall, the number of such degrees produced in the state would need to increase by nearly 70%.[1] [1] Critical Path Analysis, California Council on Science and Technology, 2002
Jobs requiring science, engineering and technical training will increase 51% nationally through 2008, leading to 6 million potential job openings for scientists, engineers and technicians.[1]
[1] IBM press release citing U.S. Department of Labor data covered in CFO.com 9/16/05

4. Science and math education: A grave challenge
California ranks
49th among all states in students
taking advanced science courses
48th for eighth grade proficiency in science
35th for high school students taking advanced math courses
Statistics sources:
California ranks 49th in students taking advanced science courses, and 48th for eighth grade proficiency in science and 35th among states in high school students taking advanced math courses.[1]
[1] “State of Decline? Gaps in College Access and Achievement Call for Renewed Commitment to Educating Californians,” Policy Issue Report, Institute for Higher Education Leadership & Policy, October 2006

5. Why California needs MESA
MESA works!
While over 70% of MESA schools are among the lowest performing in the state, 67% of MESA pre-college students go on to college right after graduation, compared to 44% of all California students.
36% of MESA’s African American, Latino American and American Indian high school seniors are eligible to attend UC, compared to the state rate of 6%.
Statistics source:
Only 6% of African American, Latino American and American Indian high school seniors in California are eligible to attend UC.
[1] California statistics from “2003 University Eligibility Study,” California Postsecondary Education Commission, The study did not examine numbers for American Indian students but previous analyses indicate similarly low eligibility rates.

6. Why California needs MESA (continued)
99% of MESA community college students transfer to four-year institutions as science, engineering or math majors.
California MESA has been replicated in 14 states.
Nearly 100 companies work with MESA because of its outstanding track record.
List of states that have MESA programs (current as of 7/9/07):
(States in bold are MESA USA states.)
(DivE is the joint Hewlett-Packard/MESA community college Diversity in Engineering initiative to replicate the MESA Community College Program nationally.)
Arizona MESA USA
California MESA USA
Colorado MESA USA
Florida DivE Pilot Tallahassee Community College, Tallahassee
Georgia DivE Pilot Georgia Perimeter College, Decatur
DivE Pilot Darton College, Albany
Illinois DivE Pilot Chicago State University, Chicago
Maryland MESA USA
New Jersey DivE Pilot Essex County College, Newark
New Mexico MESA USA
DivE Pilot (unendowed) SW Indian Polytechnic Institute, Albuquerque
New York DivE Pilot Niagara County Community College, Sanborn
Pilot pre-college
Oregon MESA USA
Texas DivE Pilot (unendowed) San Antonio College, San Antonio
Utah MESA USA
Washington MESA USA
Nevada Pilot pre-college

7. MESA Works!
“MESA is highly effective in training a diverse workforce in the technical skills that we need.”
Edward A. Taylor, Google
“MESA produces quality engineers and scientists that are urgently needed in a technology-based company like Chevron.”
Brenda Mize, Chevron
“ MESA brings along students who
are able to stay abreast of fast-
paced technological changes.”
Yno Gonzalez, AT&T

8. 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. MESA has particular interest in and focus on students from those groups who historically have had the lowest levels of attainment to four-year and graduate level programs. By closing this achievement gap, MESA students and graduates will be better able to make significant contributions to the socioeconomic well-being of their families and their communities.

9. Vision Statement
To support the national science and mathematics educational agenda by ensuring that all MESA students are mathematically and scientifically literate so that they can play a leadership role in an increasingly technological world.

10. MESA Programs MESA Schools Program MESA Community College Program
MESA Engineering Program

11. MESA Schools Program (MSP)
MSP serves pre-college students throughout the state so they will excel in math and science and go on to college in math-based majors.

12. MSP Components Individual Academic Plans MESA periods
Study skills training
Career and college exploration

13. MSP Components (continued)
MESA Day Academies
Parent leadership development
Teacher training opportunities

14. MESA Community College Program (MCCP)
MESA, in partnership with the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, 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.

15. MCCP Components Academic Excellence Workshops Orientation course
Assistance in the transfer process
Career advising

16. MCCP Components (continued)
Links with student and professional organizations
Student Study Center
Professional development workshops
Industry Advisory Board

17. MESA Engineering Program (MEP)
MEP supports university students majoring in engineering or computer science so they will successfully attain their baccalaureates.

18. MEP Components Academic Excellence Workshops Clustering
Orientation course
Career advising

19. MEP Components (continued)
Links with student and professional organizations
Professional development workshops
Industry Advisory Board
Student Study Center and computer lab

20. Who MESA Serves (2005-2006) Total students served: 20,050 MSP: 14,000
290 elementary, middle and high schools
84 school districts.
MCCP: 3,500
29 California community colleges
MEP: 2,500
8 CSU, 2 UC

22. MESA Schools Program (cont.)

25. MESA Works!
For more information:

26. COS MESA Community College Program
MCCP Components (review)
Academic Excellence Workshops
Orientation course
Assistance in the transfer process
Career advising
Links with student and professional organizations
Student Study Center
Professional development workshops
Industry Advisory Board

27. Assistance With The Transfer Process
Field trip to UC Davis (October 20)
Reviewing application packets and providing suggestion/corrections
Helping students to develop transfer application essays
CSU and UC information center

28. Sharon Black (COS College Counselor)
Career Advising
Sharon Black (COS College Counselor)
Provides Academic Advising
Reviews Student Transfer Application Packets

29. Links with Professional Organizations
Field Trip to Visalia Waste Water Treatment Plant
MESA Students at SACNAS (Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science)

30. MESA Study Center Mon. – Thur. 8:00am – 3:30pm Friday 9:00am – 12:0pm
6 Student Tutors
Dry Erase Boards
Computers

31. Status of the COS MESA Program
Currently we are an approved MESA CCP un-endowed program
MESA Statewide has funding for two additional MCCP programs for academic year
Working on RFP for the academic year

32. How can you help build and sustain COS MESA?
Share the program with math, science and engineering majors
Show students where the center is located (Sequoia RM 5)
Referrals!
Please refer any potential students to the MESA staff