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Mission Statement

The MJC Online Education Committee uses evidence-based practices with technology to promote challenging, innovative, equitable learning opportunities that empower students to discover opportunities and reach their goals through access and inclusion in higher education. 

Online Education Committee Members

4 Faculty Appointed by Academic Senate 

  • Stella Beratlis, Librarian
  • Jessica Brennan, Instructor - Child Development
  • Ryan Guy, Professor - Communication Studies
  • Taure Shimp, Professor - Communication Studies

2 Classified Professionals Appointed by CSEA

  • Joshua Sigman, Front End Web Developer
  • Elida Miranda-Zaragoza, Student Success Specialist

Curriculum Committee Representative

Recommended by Curriculum Committee and Approved by Academic Senate 

  • Tina Akers-Porter, Professor - Mathematics

3 Online Education Staff

  • Cheryl Chavez, Instructional Support Specialist
  • Melody Jensen, Instructional Designer
  • Michael Smedshammer, DE Coordinator, (Committee Co-Chair)

Accommodations and Support Center Staff

  • Claudia Mery, Program Technician, Accommodations and Support Center Staff

Instructional Administrators 

  • Sushma Jolly, Director of Online Education & ZTC
  • Olga Castaneda, Director of Library & Learning Center

ZTC/OER Faculty Coordinator

  • TBD

Student Representative 

  • Layla Ghaith, ASMJC Senator

Student Services Representative 

  • Sonya Oviedo, Director of Admissions and Records

YCCD IT Representative 

  • Joseph Macklin, Director - IT Enterprise Applications

YFA Representative 

  • Steve Miller, Professor - Political Science

Unlimited At - Large 

  • Bruce Anders, Professor - English
  • Paul Brogan, Professor - Varsity Men
  • Yvonne De La Cruz Sánchez, Part-Time Faculty - English
  • Adrian DeAngelis, Professor - Electronics & Industrial Technology
  • Amy Duffy, Professor - Medical Assisting
  • Jacquelyn Forte, Associate Dean of Special Programs 
  • Tiffany Freitas, Part-Time Faculty- Communication Studies
  • Laura Harris, Part-Time Faculty-English
  • Jennifer Long, Professor - Mathematics
  • Nicole Morris, Instructor - Animal Science/Dairy
  • Dr. Theresa Rojas, Professor - English, Ethnic Studies