As I mark almost two years of serving as President and CEO of Mt. San Antonio College, I feel tremendous pride in leading California's fourth largest community college. This past academic year, we served nearly 75,000 students, more than half of those noncredit, and continued work on a new comprehensive Education and Facilities Plan called Mt. SAC 2035. This strategic blueprint will drive efforts to serve our students for the next 10 years.  Crafted through a DEISA+ and healing-centered lens, it leads to the accomplishment of the College's vision, mission and values through long-term goals and shared measures of success. 

While I definitely enjoy the excitement of the start of the school year in the Fall,  Spring is one of my favorite times. The season brings with it a feeling of renewal and hope as well as the opportunity to reflect on the past year's achievements and look ahead to the future. One of the most joyful parts for me is when we celebrate the many accomplishments of our Mt. SAC students. Whether it is earning a high school diploma as an adult learner, transferring to a four-year university, or completing a career technical education certificate, our students continue to inspire us with their determination and drive.

Second Academy Finished this Spring

To address this growing need and support industry efforts to combat wildfires locally and across the state, Mt. SAC last year established a Wildland Fire Technology Certificate and Degree program to train and certify wildland firefighters.

“These jobs are good paying, with wages well above the family-sustaining level and have projected growth over the next decade and beyond,” said Ray Mosack, director of Public Safety Programs. “Between now and 2030, California will need to fill an estimated 21,520 job openings for firefighters due to retirements, resignations, and growth positions.”