About out Program
5 Major Components
- counseling
- tutorial assistance
- academic advisement
- cultural enrichment activities
- special enrichment courses
Enrichment Courses
- English Composition
- Mathematics (College Algebra)
Staff
- Mentor-Mathematics and Engineering
Bobby Hostler - Mentor - Biological and Physical Sciences
Mr. Alieu Wurie - Mentor-Mathematics and Engineering
Mr. Daniel Bennett - Mentor - Computer Science
Dr. Joseph Austin - Administrative Assistant
Ms. Marquette Davis - Director-SOARS Program
Dr. Ken Alston - MEAMP Campus Coordinator
Dr. Gloria E. Payne - Mentor-Mathematics and Engineering
Dr. Kenneth L. Jones - Mentor - Biological and Physical Sciences
Dr. Edward G. Smith - Mentor - Biological and Physical Sciences
Dr. Dusenbury
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Mission
MEAMP is designed toward increasing the enrollment and graduation rate of underrepresented ethnic minority students earning baccalaureate degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
Our Program
MEAMP is composed of a partnership with four-year colleges and universities in North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
Each partner institution tailors its own program to the needs of their individual students.
In partnership with:
- Elizabeth City State University
- Fisk University
- James Madison University
- Johnson C. Smith University
- Saint Augustines College
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- Virginia Union University
Program Goals
- •Conduct research in your area of study
- •Conduct research in a laboratory setting
- •Be prepared for graduate school admissions
- •Be prepared for graduate level research
- •Attend conferences and meetings to present research
Opportunities
Saturday opportunities for the Advancement and Retention of Students (SOARS) SOARS is mandatory for all Village of Science and Technology (VOSAT) students who received less than a C average at midterm.
SOARS is also available on Saturdays for any Science or Math major who would like to enhance there understanding about a particular topic, subject and/or concept.
Students have the opportunity to spend one or more hours in the following subject areas:
Principles of Biology I and II
General Chemistry I and II
Algebra and Trigonometry
Students will also receive instructions on how to improve their study habits and time management skills.