An End of the Year PR piece from MEC

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From: Office of Communications
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2014 12:43 PM
Subject: MEC Release: End of Year Report Now Available


OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONS
1150 CARROLL STREET

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Shana Kemp
[email protected]
(718) 270-6951

October 27, 2014

MEC RELEASE

END OF YEAR (2013-2014) REPORT NOW AVAILABLE

Brooklyn – Medgar Evers College (MEC) is pleased to announce the release of its End of Year (2013-2014) Report. MEC is on track to meet the goals of the 25s, as set forth by Dr. Rudolph F. Crew, President. Namely, a 25% increase in enrollment, retention, internship and graduation rates, in addition to a 25 million dollar increase in development funds. MEC received over $10 million in grants and contracts from July 1, 2013 to June 10, 2014. An Honors Program, a Pathway to Law Program and 13 new academic degree programs are projected to be established by year 2016.

Institutional highlights included MEC’s celebration of its 43rd Commencement on Saturday, May 31st at the Barclays Center; receiving full reaffirmation of accreditation with compliance in all areas from Middle States Council of Higher Education and hosting the 19th Annual Environmental Science Conference, to name a few.

A more in-depth look at the Medgar Evers College Pipeline Initiative (MEPI) – an academic blueprint designed to offer school communities an avenue to strengthen student success at key transitions – is also provided. The summer initiatives under MEPI are featured – Steel Institute PAN-CLACC, an enriching musical experience for urban youth targeting the younger Caribbean community; STEM-16HERTZ, a pioneering science and engineering program focused on igniting students’ curiosity; The PASSAGIO for juniors and senior high school students, a vocal and performance experiences with professionals who produced and directed outstanding enriching musical performances for talented youngsters, and, more.

Click Here to View the Report

http://www1.cuny.edu/mu/forum/files/2014/10/MEC_END_OF_YEAR_2014.pdf

About Medgar Evers College
Located in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, Medgar Evers College is a growing institution offering both Associate and Baccalaureate degrees. The nearly 7,000-member student body is primarily comprised of those who are the first in their families to attend college. A senior college within The City University of New York (CUNY) system, Medgar Evers College was established in 1970 with a mandate to meet the educational and social needs of the Central Brooklyn community. With a commitment to students who desire a sound academic foundation as well as an opportunity for personal development, Medgar Evers College seeks to provide high-quality, professional, career-oriented undergraduate degree programs in the context of a liberal arts education. For more information, visit www.mec.cuny.edu.