Spring 2016 schedule optimized based on student feedback
MESA, Arizona – Oct. 30, 2015 – Mesa Community College at Red Mountain (7110 East McKellips Rd., Mesa 85207) has optimized its spring schedule to help students fit college more easily into their lives.
“Based on student feedback, we will basically eliminate three- and five-day-per week classes, thus decreasing the number of visits to campus, without compromising instructional quality or instructional time. This represents just one of many efforts MCC is making to support student success.” said Dr. Shouan Pan, MCC President. "I commend Red Mountain Campus faculty and staff for putting students' needs and interest first."
Starting in the Spring of 2016, a majority of classes offered at MCC at Red Mountain will meet two days per week, with the option of Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday classes. Certain science and math classes will meet four days per week instead of five, and some of the more popular classes will be offered in a one day, three-hour format on Fridays.
“Our students are very busy,” acknowledged Patrick Burkhart, Provost of MCC’s Red Mountain campus. “Eighty-six percent of survey respondents reported working at least part time and just over one in 10 indicated that in addition to taking classes, they were married and had children.”
Students indicated they would prefer to meet fewer times per week for longer periods.
More intense math and science classes will meet Monday through Thursday as students and instructors agree additional class instruction/support is needed for students to successfully complete. This schedule also lends itself well to offering additional lab tutoring times on Fridays.
Current and potential students are encouraged to register for Spring classes now at mesacc.edu/spring. Those interested in immediately embarking on, or accelerating their college experience should register for the Winter Intersession; 16-week courses in a fast-paced, 4-week period beginning December 21, at mesacc.edu/winter.
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Contacts
Dawn Zimmer, 480-461-7892, dawn.zimmer@mesacc.edu
Sally Mesarosh, 480-461-7283, sally.mesarosh@mesacc.edu
Mesa Community College is nationally recognized for its service-learning, civic engagement and innovative educational programs, which include university transfer, career and technical, workforce development, and life-long learning. Host to 40,000 students annually, MCC offers more than 195 degrees and certificate programs at its two campuses and additional locations. MCC’s student body hails predominantly from the East Valley of Phoenix and includes Veteran, American Indian and International students who enrich the learning experience. Award-winning faculty are dedicated to student success providing the education and training that empowers MCC students to compete locally and globally. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2015, MCC is one of 10 colleges that comprise the Maricopa County Community College District. The District also includes the Maricopa Corporate College and two skill centers. For additional information, visit mesacc.edu.
Mesa Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) http://www.ncahlc.org, 800-621-7440.
The Maricopa County Community College District is an EEO/AA institution and an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.