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Women on the Way

The Male Outreach Center works to increase the number of male students on all St. Petersburg College campuses through the creation of a multiple tier program that focuses on responsibility, leadership, and respect. The ultimate goal is to create an environment in which male students may network, gain opportunities, graduate, and find jobs within their respective fields. The program is also designed to identify and recruit potential male students from the community, middle schools, and high schools. Additionally, the program is designed to help students with opportunities in career assessment, mentoring, financial needs, and academic support while fostering an educational environment where students have the support to gain the proper etiquette for success at SPC and in the future.

Learn how to get the most out of your education with our help

• Scholarships
  
• Mentoring in the areas of Personal Finance, Work and Responsibility, Value of a college, education, Career and Job Preparation, Business Ownership, Healthy living, Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution
  
• Tutoring and Services - Early Academic Alerts, Career Planning, Laptop Lending Program, Academic Planning, Assistance in locating campus resources, Community Outreach events
  
• Book Lending Program
  
• Jobs
  
• Networking

Stop by the Male Outreach Center today!

contact information / hours of operation

Students may call or e-mail to make appointments.

North County
Rod Davis, Lead Coordinator
727-791-5917, Clearwater Campus – PT162
727-712-5714, Tarpon Springs Campus – EP457
davis.rod@spcollege.edu
727- 791-5916 fax

Mon.8:30 – 5 pm Clearwater Campus
Tues.8:30 – 5 pm Clearwater Campus
Wed. 8:30 – 5 pm Tarpon Springs Campus
Thurs. 8:30 – 5 pm Tarpon Springs Campus
Fri. 8:30 – 2 pm Clearwater Campus

Late Nights will alternate weekly between campuses Mondays and Thursdays

frequently asked questions

What is the Male Outreach Initiative (MOI)?
The Male Outreach Initiative is St. Petersburg College’s response to addressing the needs of our male student population. 

What is the Men’s Center?
The Men’s Center is the location on campus where male students can learn what resources are available, there are four locations county-wide for your convenience (Clearwater, St. Petersburg/Gibbs, Seminole, and Tarpon Springs campuses).

I don’t even know the first step to getting into college, can the Men’s Center help me with this process?
The coordinators of the Men’s Center/the Male Outreach Initiative are trained to help you get started at SPC. Whether it is help in filling out financial aid forms, choosing a degree path, or getting the necessary skills to enter the career world, we are here to support your needs.

I work during the day. How will I be able to use the services that you offer?
The Men’s Center and St. Petersburg College offers extended evening hours on certain nights to provide services. Please call 791-5917 (North County), or 341-3529 (South County) to find what times are available.

I don’t qualify for any special programs (i.e. not minority, no financial need, etc.), can you still help me?
YES we can! The purpose of MOI is to assist all men regardless of ethnicity, income level, or age. Our focus is to support diversity and provide you the resources needed to obtain your goals.

I get good grades when I am at school; I just don’t have enough time to do all the other things like homework and studying because of work. How can the Men’s Center help with that?
The Men’s Center will offer a variety of workshops and seminars that will help with issues such as time management, financial planning, and many others that will put you on your path to success.

articles

College 101: More women than men enrolled - some look to even the score

by Luis Zaragoza
March 31, 2008
Orlando Sentinel
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/orl-maledrop3108mar31,0,7025848.story?page=1

More women than men seeking college degrees in Florida

by Isabel Mascareñas
March 31, 2008
Tampa Bay 10 News (Video/Article)
http://www.tampabays10.com/news/education/article.aspx?storyid=77266

Women's ranks rise at colleges

by Erika Perez
January 11, 2008
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=705946

Looking for Male Students
by Scott Jaschik
May 23, 2007
Inside Higher Ed
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2007/05/23/male

Where are the college guys?
By Jose Cardenas
February 4, 2007
St. Petersburg Times
http://www.sptimes.com/2007/02/04/State/Where_are_the_college.shtml

Where the boys aren't: St. Pete College's male enrollment way down
by Jane Meinhardt
December 22, 2006
Tampa Bay Business Journal
http://tampabay.bizjournals.com/tampabay/stories/2006/12/25/story4.html?t=printable