Mac Community Engagement Center

College Access

Through the efforts of College Access student leaders, the Community Engagement Center hosts a series of elementary, middle and high school visits of future first-generation college students. Help to answer questions about what college life is like, how younger students can prepare, and how they can decide which path is best for them on an individual level. It’s also a way for local youth to become familiar with Macalester and hopefully see higher ed as a place where they belong.

Engagement Opportunities

Click an opportunity below to learn more and express interest
Org NameNameThemesTimeframe
Community Engagement Center (Macalester)Assist with college access visits to Mac
College Access
Mac Mentorship ProgramMacMentors
College Access
 Youth

Meet the Community Engagement Organizers


Mena Feleke '25
From: Shoreview, Minnesota
Major: Political Science
Happy Place: Anywhere with friends


Yair Castillo Palacios
From: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Major: Sociology

cec-collegeaccess@macalester.edu