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 Committee Members
4 Faculty Appointed by Academic Senate
Iris Carroll, Professor - Library
Steven Miller, Professor - Political Science
Ryan Guy, Professor - Communication Studies
Kurt Olson, Professor - Sociology
2 Classified Staff Appointed by CSEA
Joshua Sigman, Front End Web Developer
Elida Miranda-Zaragoza, Student Success Specialist
1 Curriculum Committee Representative Recommended by Curriculum Committee and Approved by Academic Senate
Tina Akers-Porter - Professor of Mathematics
2 Distance Education Staff
Cheryl Chavez, Library Technician
Michael Smedshammer, DE Coordinator,
Committee Co-Chair
1 Disability Services Staff
Claudia Mery, Program Technician-Disability Services
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
Cynthia Robles - Student Representative
1 Student Services Representative
Jenni Abbott - Dean of Institutional Effectiveness
1 YCCD IT Representative
Joseph Macklin - Director of Technology Services
Joshua Hash - Director of Enterprise Services
1 YFA Representative
Linda Kropp, Professor-Accounting
Unlimited At - Large
Ashli Bumgardner - Instructional Designer
Amy Duffy, Professor - Medical Assisting
Paul Brogan, Professor - Physical & Health Education
Kurt Olson, Professor - Sociology
Theresa Rojas, Instructor - English