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Title V Coop: Mount St. Mary’s College and Pasadena City College, California

“Collaboration to Improve Student Persistence and Degree Completion“ (2004-2009)

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The Title V Cooperative grant between Mount St. Mary's College and Pasadena City College strives to improve student persistence and degree completion, with specific focus on Hispanic and first-generation college attendees. Participating students will be given academic and career support through the development of learning communities and academic support teams.

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Trip to New York City

Grant activities and programs include:
  1. peer mentors for students to act as social and academic guides and support
  2. tutors for students for academic training and support
  3. stipends for students that participate in internships or other appropriate career-related experiences
  4. faculty mentors for students who serve as career path advisors, mentors, and activity coordinators for students, and who collaborate in-class assignments or activities to address the cultural needs of students
  5. student support activities such as conferences, field trips, guest speakers, and career-related materials for participating students
  6. a smooth transfer experience for PCC students who desire to attend the Mount

The grant spans from 2004-2009 with department/major focus as follows:

  • Year 1 (2004-2005) Nursing & Education
  • Year 2 (2005-2006) Nursing & Education
  • Year 3 (2006-2007) Art & Film
  • Year 4 (2007-2008) Art, Film, & Business
  • Year 5 (2008-2009) Business

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