Business Division Personnel
 
   
 

 

  • Business Division
    Personnel:



  • Joumana McGowan
    Dean
  • Rich Patterson
    Associate Dean    
  • Karen Johnson
    Administrative Secretary
  • Linda Monteilh       
    Clerical Specialist
  • Mary Ann Mulvihill  
    Clerical Specialist                   
  • Dianne Divens
    Student Assistant                   
  • Ruby Serrano 
    Student Assistant                   
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Dean Joumana McGowan

 

Welcome image. Welcome to the Business Division at Mt. San Antonio College (Mt.SAC). We are proud of our College, our faculty, students, staff, and programs. Whether you are a prospective student, a current student, an alumnus, or a member of the business community, you will find that our division embraces the core values of teaching, research, and service in all of our endeavors.

In the Business Division, you will find vital and relevant programs that we are confident will expand your knowledge and skills and that will enable you to meet the current and future needs and expectations of the workforce.

Our class size, teaching, and diverse programs ensure you will find a learning experience specifically suited for you. Whether you are interested in an Associate's Degree program, a specialized Certificate, or a skills' brush-up, we have a path that fits your needs. Our course offerings provide you with a variety of course delivery options: face-to-face, on-line, or a mix of the two (hybrid).

We have a deep and sincere interest in your professional development and growth. We want to help your dreams become realities. To that end, the faculty and staff of the Business Division are committed to ensuring our programs stay on the cutting-edge of business expertise and technological innovations.

Our programs are constantly evolving, reflecting our commitment to the continuous improvement of the learning and teaching experience so that we may ensure its meaningfulness and value for you. In this vein, we are constantly developing new or revised specialized certificates and other learning experiences, responding to changing employer needs and expectations, and focusing on promoting your distinctiveness in a competitive job market.

The Business Division administrators, faculty and staff at Mt. San Antonio College believe education is not a destination, but a lifetime journey that requires a commitment to new skills and attitudes. We embrace this educational challenge with a passion. I experienced this firsthand as a former Mt.SAC Business Division student. I am proud to be at Mt. San Antonio College and to work with our faculty and staff, helping our students embark on their own journeys.

We invite you to explore what we have to offer you by browsing our web site. We are certain you will make us your first choice for a quality education. We welcome you to choose one of our Business Division programs at Mt. San Antonio College to set the course of your future career development. I wish you the best and hope to see you on campus in the near future.

Sincerely,

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Dr. Joumana McGowan
Dean of Business Division

Associate Dean Rich Patterson

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Education:

  • B.S. in Business Administration -- Cal Poly, Pomona
        Concentration in Management Information Systems
  • Masters of Divinity (MDiv)
        St. John's Theologate Seminary

Campus Activities:

  • Member of the Instruction Team
  • Member of the Distance Learning Committee
  • Member of the Bookstore Commission Committee
  • Past member of the Ed Design Committee
  • Member of the Developmental Education StudyTeam
  • Member of the Web Task Force Committee
  • Past CIS Club Faculty Advisor
  • Past CIS Department Co-Chairperson

Professional Experience:

  • Past Interim Director of POD - Professional and Organizational Development, Mt. SAC.
  • 5 years Associate Dean of the Business Division, Mt. SAC.
  • 6 years Professor in the CIS Department & Department Co-Chair, Mt. SAC.
  • 21 years in the Information Technology field within Southern California.
  • 10 years in ministry in the local Los Angeles Archdiocese.

Courses I Have Taught:

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Karen Johnson

 







Linda Monteilh

 






Mary Ann Mulvihill

 






Dianne Divens

 






Ruby Serrano