Schultz shares MSJC vision, accomplishments
Mt. San Jacinto College Superintendent/President Dr. Roger Schultz addressed CalRTA Division 33 members at their February 8th general meeting and shared the extensive growth and improvements made since 2001 when he first joined MSJC as a Vice President of Student Services. Schultz now oversees approximately 24,000 students at four MSCJ campuses in its 1,700-square-mile district, including the San Jacinto, Menifee Valley, San Gorgonio Pass, and Temecula Valley campuses. In the fall of 2022, a new Beaumont Middle College High School campus is due to launch under a partnership between Mt. San Jacinto College and the Beaumont Unified School District.
Schultz shared MSJC’s record-breaking graduation statistics, upward trends, and future construction plans, including STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) buildings and an Animated Makerspace (animatronics) for the Menifee Valley and San Jacinto campuses as well as a Kinesiology and Athletics Complex – including a new 5000 seat stadium – at the Menifee campus. Schultz also touted MSJC’s Mobile Career Center, numerous career education programs, Criminal Justice Lab, top-notch nursing program, and its “MSJC Promise” program, which provides qualifying first-time, full-time students with free tuition.
Those who attended the presentation were quick to share their amazement at the many changes to the once-small MSJC district. Long-time CalRTA member Mary Daniel stated, “I went to my first class at MSJC back in 1963. This school is a wonderful asset for the kids in our local communities.” Division 33 Board member Elizabeth Midyett was impressed that students in the nursing program were able to use their skills to assist during the COVID crisis, while Board Member at Large Tim Mathos shared that he “never realized just how large the MSJC system was in terms of serving so many traditionally underrepresented students, and the heroic efforts the faculty and staff have put forth to make the college experience accessible to all students, regardless of previous academic struggles.” Division 33 President Gayle Mattson was most impressed with MSJC’s tremendous expansion, partnerships with high schools and Cal State sites, and the incredible advances to our “once small community college.” CalRTA member Sherri Domenigoni, who is also an MSJC Ambassador, alum and recent past president for the MSJC Foundation, said, “Dr. Schultz’s presentation on the growth of MSJC was truly amazing! With four campuses now, MSJC is truly a community-changing jewel, serving thousands. It has changed countless lives for the better, including mine!” With these changes, and more on the horizon, the future certainly looks bright for higher education in our region!
Sue Breyer, CalRTA Division 33 Vice President
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