Mission Statement

MJC uses current best practices to update and deliver challenging, dynamic distance learning opportunities that meet the needs of students in remote locations with diverse home, family and career demands.

• Online Education Plan 2018-2022
• Distance Education Plan 2012-2018 

Distance Education Committee Members

4 Faculty Appointed by Academic Senate 
   Iris Carroll, Professor-Library
   Steven Miller, Professor-Political Science
   Mary Silva, Professor-Counseling
   Rebecca Ganes- Professor - Psychology

2 Classified Staff Appointed by CSEA
   Joshua Sigman, Front End Web Developer
   Claudia Mery, Program Technician-Disability Services

1 Curriculum Committee Representative Recommended by Curriculum Committee and Approved by Academic Senate 
   Tina Akers-Porter - Professor of Mathematics

1 Director of Technology Services 
   Patrick Pimentel Sr.- Director of Technology Services

2 Distance Education Staff 
   Cheryl Chavez, Library Technician
   Michael Smedshammer, Instructional Design Coordinator,
    Committee Co-Chair 

2 Instructional Administrators 
   Laura Maki  - Dean of Science, Math and Engineering
     Committee Co-Chair
   Patrick Bettencourt - Dean of Instruction and Student Planning

1 Student Representative 
   Vanessa Pereyda-Maya - ASMJC Secretary

1 Student Services Representative 
   Jenni Abbott - Dean of Institutional Effectiveness

1 YCCD IT Representative 
   Joseph Macklin - Director of Technology Services

1 YFA Representative 
   Linda Kropp, Professor-Accounting

Unlimited At - Large 
   Ashli Bumgardner - Instructional Designer
   Amy Duffy, Professor - Medical Assisting
   Milan Motroni, Professor - Physical & Health Education
   Kurt Olson, Professor - Sociology
   Teresa Rojas, Instructor - English