Harvey Mudd College is a private liberal arts college located in Claremont, California. It is known for its strong programs in science, engineering, and mathematics. One of the unique features of the college is the Map Connect Program (MAPCOT), which stands for Mudd-Assisted Program for College Opportunities and Transitions. The MAPCOT program is designed to help incoming students, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, make a smooth transition to college life and succeed academically and personally. The program aims to create a supportive community for these students and provide them with resources and guidance to thrive in their college journey. Through the MAPCOT program, students have access to a variety of resources and opportunities.
No, Harvey Mudd is part of the Claremont Colleges , which includes five undergraduate liberal arts colleges:
Located on contiguous campuses in the Southern California city of Claremont, each institution has its own student body, faculty, governance, curricular emphasis, culture, and mission. For those who decide to continue their studies, a staggering 30 of graduates go on to PhD programs, the highest rate of any school in the country, according to IvyWise.
Through the MAPCOT program, students have access to a variety of resources and opportunities. This includes pre-orientation programming, such as the MAPCOT Summer Math Institute, which helps students strengthen their math skills before starting college. The program also offers academic support, including tutoring and mentoring, to ensure that students have the necessary tools and support to excel in their coursework.
Gotta Love Mudd, Warts And All
Hi everyone, this is Hannah Larson with another blog post for you!
Hannah Larson, HMC ’20
We love warts here at Mudd. No, not those warts you find on the bottoms of your feet after walking barefoot outside (although there are definitely people at Mudd who walk around outside without wearing shoes). No, we love those concrete square prisms that are placed systematically throughout all of our buildings.
Left: Sprague has long lines of windows bordered by warts running up the building. Right: The overhang outside of Kingston is held up by supports which are decorated with warts
Left: An Outer Dorm (Linde Dorm) has warts on the edge of the roof. Right: The overhang, support pillars, and roof edge of the Platt Campus Center are all covered in warts.
In fact, we love these warts so much that they became our unofficial mascot. In addition to our official mascots, the CMS (Claremont-Mudd-Scripps) Athenas and Stags, Harvey Mudd has Wally the Wart, our friendly anthropomorphic square prism mascot who can be seen in various line drawings, waving Harvey Mudd flags or unicycling around. One prospective student for the class of 2021 even crafted a clay version of Wally for the admissions office!
Polymer clay Wally the Wart, crafted by prospective Mudd student
These warts are inspiration for lots of our interesting architectural spots on campus. The story goes that when the Shanahan Center was designed, the architects took color samples of the warts around campus and used those to create the multi-colored tiles that cover the building.
One wall in the Shanahan Center for Teaching and Learning shows the multi-colored tiles representative of Mudd Warts
The Shanahan also has a pathway on the northern side that is lined with old warts from Thomas Garrett, the building that used to be where the Shan is now. This pathway is a cool way to preserve the school’s history and reuse building materials, but many people walking by aren’t aware of the warty implications.
Left: The pathway behind the Shanahan, leading towards the Founding Class Room and Admissions Office. Right: A close-up of some of the old warts, which also have plaques on them dedicated to different donors.
Our newest dorm on campus, Drinkward Dorm, also has a neat wart-themed architectural design! There are warts arranged on the sides of the building which, rumor has it, spell out a phrase in braille. Looking at one panel of Drinkward and using a newly downloaded Braille app, I determined that the warts and indented squares on the building spell out “MUDD WART”, an homage to our love for warts on campus. If you go in blocks of 2×3 rectangles, starting by looking at the raised warts and then inverted warts, you can see that the raised warts spell MUDD and inverted warts spell WART in braille.
Left: One side of Drinkward Dorm is covered in bumps and indents reminiscent of Harvey Mudd’s Warts. Right: A zoomed in photo of one panel of warts. Looking at first the indented squares and then protruding warts in braille will read “MUDD WART.”
The braille text underneath the English translation of “MUDD WART.”
Although I am personally a big fan of all of the warts and wart references we have on campus, there are definitely some people who don’t pay as much attention to it. If you’re one of those people, don’t worry about it; after all, we wouldn’t you to be a worry wart! 😉
Harvey Mudd College was ranked among the top undergraduate engineering programs in the country and is particularly known for its small class sizes, personalized attention from faculty, and hands-on approach to learning.
In addition, the MAPCOT program focuses on building a strong sense of community among participants. The program organizes regular events, workshops, and discussions that promote social and cultural integration. This helps students connect with each other, form supportive relationships, and feel a sense of belonging on campus. The MAPCOT program at Harvey Mudd College has been successful in supporting students and increasing retention rates. It has helped students overcome various challenges they may face when entering college, such as academic preparation, adjusting to the college environment, and building a network of support. Overall, MAPCOT is an integral part of the Harvey Mudd College community, providing essential resources and support to ensure the success and well-being of its students. It is a testament to the college's commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all students..
Reviews for "Mapcot and Community Engagement: Connecting Harvey Mudd to the Local Area"
1. Jason - 2/5 stars - I was really disappointed with the Harvey Mudd Mapcot. The interface was clunky and difficult to navigate, and it didn't provide enough information about the campus. I was hoping for a more user-friendly experience, but this fell short of my expectations. I ended up using another map app that was much more reliable and intuitive.
2. Sarah - 2/5 stars - I found the Harvey Mudd Mapcot to be very limited in terms of features and functionality. It didn't have detailed directions or real-time updates, and the map itself was not very accurate. I had trouble finding specific buildings on campus, and it made my visit to Harvey Mudd College more frustrating than it needed to be. I would recommend looking for alternative map apps that offer a better experience.
3. Chris - 1/5 stars - The Harvey Mudd Mapcot was a complete waste of my time. It constantly crashed and froze on my phone, and when it did work, it provided incorrect directions. I ended up getting lost multiple times on campus because of this app. It's unacceptable for a map app to be so unreliable, and I would not recommend using it at all.
4. Emily - 2/5 stars - The Harvey Mudd Mapcot was a letdown for me. It lacked important features like the ability to search for specific locations or save favorite spots. The user interface was not very intuitive, and it took me a while to figure out how to use basic functions. Overall, I found it to be a frustrating and subpar map app.