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College Math Readiness: Building a Strong Foundation Symposium Held on October 25th


On October 25th, 2013, the MCC Mathematics Department hosted a symposium to open the lines of communication with local high schools in order to address the effects of student high school math backgrounds on placement into and subsequent success in college math courses.  Fifty teachers, counselors and administrators were in attendance representing seventeen local high schools, four area colleges, the Youth and Justice Programs and BOCES.  The keynote address, “More Than Just Math”, was given by

Mr. Arkee Allen, Assistant Principal of Student Mgmt. at the University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men.  A panel discussion followed.  

Panel Members:          Ty Lambert, Webster Schroeder High School Counselor
                                    Annette Leopard, MCC Mathematics Department Chair
                                    Megan Sarkis, SUNY College at Brockport Assistant Director of Admissions
                                    Krista Tyner, MCC Admissions Counselor
                                    Jennifer Vibber, Penfield High School Mathematics Teacher

Symposium Planning Committee Members: Aimee Calhoun, Chair
                                                                        Linda Carson
                                                                        Christy Fogal
                                                                        Jason Mahar
                                                                        Krista Tyner
                                                                        Karen Wagner

Aimee Calhoun
Mathematics
11/01/2013