Foundations for Student Success

Contact Us

Dr. Melissa Carpenter

Director: Foundations for Student Success
College Student Educational Services
Office: LB 11 - Room: LB171
P. 480-461-7698 | F. 480-844-3313 melissa.carpenter@mesacc.edu

Lavinia Sebastian

Instructional Services Coordinator: Boot Camps
Office: LB164 - Library - 1st Floor
P. 480-461-7388
lavinia.sebastian@mesacc.edu

Nicholas De Mott

Administrative Specialist Sr. Foundations for Student Success
Office: LB170B - Library - 1st Floor
P. 480-461-7667
nicholas.de.mott@mesacc.edu

What Students Say

"Thank-you for all your support and encouragement. I have truly enjoyed and learned so much from the workshops - best time I've spent outside of the classroom."
— Vickie

Locations

Southern & Dobson

Building: LB 11
P: 480-461-7667

Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Fall Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Red Mountain

Building: RDM-W, First Floor
P: 480-654-7735

The Foundations for Student Success serves the academic needs of multiple student groups such as:

  • New to college
  • Enrolled in foundational courses in English, math, or reading
  • First generation
  • Returning adults
  • STEM majors

These students can take advantage of the following services and programs designed to help them find success throughout their time at MCC:

  • Academic Preparation Boot Camps
  • Course Placement Navigation
  • First Year Experience Program
  • Student Success Strategy Instruction