Metropolitan State University encourages and appreciates graduate participation in various activities. Alumni can be proud to say Metropolitan State is an active community partner and it regularly proves this commitment in a variety of ways.
College for Kids and Middle & High School Campus Visits
Assist in making college a reality for local K-12 students by participating in College for Kids, middle school and/or high school campus visits on the Saint Paul Campus! College for Kids allows fourth, fifth and sixth graders have the chance to experience a college environment and dream about the future when they visit Metropolitan State. Students arrive in the morning, register and attend fun classes, and participate in a special graduation ceremony. Middle and high school campus visits also provide students with an opportunity to tour a college campus, take classes designed for them and have lunch with college students, staff and university alumni.
Metropolitan State University alumni have the opportunity to design and teach classes, assist classroom teachers, or guide students throughout the day.
If you are interested in participating in College for Kids or would like to learn more about other youth campus visits, please contact Tasha Gandy at 651-793-1296 or gandla@metrostate.edu.
Upward Bound Tutors Needed
The Metropolitan State University Upward Bound Program is currently seeking Metropolitan State University alumni to provide tutoring to high school students. Subject areas consist of, but are not limited to, mathematics, literature, social science, science, technology, college applications and essays, preparation for standardized test, especially the ACT, as well as generalists.
Weekdays and weekend hours available. Weekend hours may include tutoring to college students. Orientation provided.
To find out more information or to receive an application, please contact Kristine M. Ramos-Walker at 651-793-1318 or kristine.ramoswalker@metrostate.edu.
Join the Literacy Corps and Teach a Child to Read
The Literacy Corps program is currently recruiting alumni to provide literacy tutoring at inner-city schools, learning centers and libraries, including Dayton's Bluff Branch Public Library (co-located with Metropolitan State's Library and Learning Center on the Saint Paul Campus. Several opportunities are available, including evenings and weekends. Training and site assignments are provided.
To find out more information or to receive an application, please contact Mary Vang, Literacy Coordinator at 651-793-1288 or mary.vang@metrostate.edu.
Meals on Wheels - Help provide nutrition and a safety check to those who need it
Metropolitan State participates in the Meals on Wheels volunteer program. Alumni interested in becoming a volunteer should e-mail Jodi Bantley, Community Service Learning Coordinator, Center for Community-Based Learning at jodi.bantley@metrostate.edu or call her at 651-793-1294. The meals are delivered between 10:30 a.m. - noon. The time commitment varies from one day a week to once a month, depending on your availability.
