The connector program is a service learning project. Service learning is an attempt to have students learn while providing service to the community.
Students earn up to three credit hours that are applicable in a variety of degree programs.
This project is completed with the cooperation of the Mesa Fire Department. Approximately one year ago, a problem was identified by the Mesa Fire Department and the Fire Science Advisory Committee of Mesa Community College. The Mesa Fire Department receives many calls for assistance that are not within the scope of their mission, which is to provide fire and emergency medical care. Also, since the fire department spends a great deal of time interacting with the public, they identify problems that are not within the scope of their mission. Many times these are problems that can be solved by various social service agencies, but it would take a significant amount of time to make the appropriate contacts with these agencies.