We are so happy you have chosen Modesto Junior College to pursue your academic and
personal growth, and hope you will take advantage of the many programs and services
our area provides for students. Modesto Junior College is rich in history and tradition
and is an integral component in the fabric of our community. We are a Hispanic Serving
Institution with a Hispanic student population of 54%. Campus Life & Student Learning
is excited to welcome you to the MJC campus! The Campus Life & Student Learning
area includes: Project LEAD, Project GIVE, the Student Activities Center, the Mary
Stuart Rogers (MSR) Center, the Associated Students of Modesto Junior College (ASMJC), MJC
Campus Clubs, MJC Commencement and many special events and activities such as the
African American Education Conference, the Hispanic Education Conference, and much
more! Please feel free to reach out to any of our team members should you have any
questions!
Campus Life Mission Statement
The Campus Life and Student Learning department is committed to providing an environment that enhances and enlightens student experiences on campus through our Student Activities Center, leadership and mentoring programs, and various campus extra-curricular activities. Our Campus Life and Student Learning team strives to provide a welcoming environment that focuses on guiding and developing student’s leadership skill set, creativity, cultural awareness, character development, and civic engagement.
In order to help achieve our mission, the Campus Life & Student Learning team will:
- Identify and attract students who will benefit from Campus Life & Student Learning programs and contribute to the diversity of the educational, social, and cultural environment of the campus.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of activities, programs, and services in meeting students' needs and develop ways to improve them.
- Provide student services and programs that will facilitate academic success, personal growth, and global awareness.
- Encourage student participation in activities that will help build an appreciation of cultural diversity and expression, communications skills, leadership skills, civic responsibility, personal and professional accountability, self-discipline, self-understanding, self-confidence, and a set of personal and professional goals and values.
- Promote student/faculty/staff/administrator interaction as a means of improving the quality of campus life.
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Six Ways You Will Be Successful at MJC
MJC is committed to living transformation! We do this through educational programs and services informed by the latest approaches to teaching and learning. MJC is a dynamic, innovative environment meeting needs of the ever-changing populations of our regional community.
We invite you to join us in a partnership for your success! Our role in the partnership is to thoughtfully and meaningfully integrate the RP Group research findings related to the Six Success Factors of Student Achievement.
- Directed - students have a goal and know how to achieve it
- Focused - students stay on track—keeping their eyes on the prize
- Connected - students feel somebody that wants to, and helps them to succeed
- Engaged - students actively participate in class and extracurricular activities
- Nurtured - students feel like they are part of the college community
- Valued - students’ skills, talents, abilities, and experiences are recognized; they have opportunities to contribute on campus and feel their contributions are appreciated