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Mt. SAC 2035

Institutional Planning

Mt. San Antonio College

Mt. SAC 2035 in Action

Explore how Mt. SAC 2035 is advancing integrated planning and strengthening a collegewide commitment to student success.  Our progress will be communicated to the broad Mt. SAC community on this webpage in a collective effort towards transparent continuous improvement.

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Discover how campuswide implementation of Mt. SAC 2035 is contributing to institutional improvement.

A Visionary Comprehensive Plan

Mt. SAC 2035 Plan Logo

Mt. SAC 2035 is a visionary, equity-centered, data-informed, and comprehensive plan that outlines Mt. San Antonio College’s (Mt. SAC’s) roadmap for student success and institutional improvement over the next decade.

The implementation of Mt. SAC 2035 is taking place through campuswide alignment. Every college unit, participatory governance committee/council, and focused plan is beginning the process of aligning efforts with Mt. SAC 2035 by translating our goals and commitments into their own context, and developing and carrying out planned actions to contribute to the plan outcomes and metrics.

Figure Institutional Goals and Commitments

Figure: Mt. SAC Institutional Goals and Commitments.

Mt. SAC Mission/Vision 2030 is defined by the Mt. SAC 2035 Plan. Mt. SAC seeks to meet 3 Conditions for Success that include; 1) Welcoming, Inclusive, Safe, Supportive Environment, 2) Rigorous and Relevant Learning, 3) Clear, Easily Accessible Information. Mt. SAC's Institutional Goals + Commitments shall be accomplished through plans and resource allocation. 

1. Culture of Care: Service to Students, Wraparound Support, Holistic Support, Clear Communication, Belonging + Community, Welcome + Safe Campus
2. Equitable Access + Completion: Enhance Onboarding + First-Year Success, Support for Online Learning, Support Course Success, Support Transfer + Completion, Enhance Processes to Support Student-Centered Course Needs.
3. Equitable + Innovative Teaching: A Diverse Campus Workforce, Investment in Professional Learning, Strengthen Relationships, Learning-Ready Infrastructure, Equitable + Integrated Facilities

 

Mt. SAC 2035 Innovation Mini-Grant Applications OPEN NOW

Mt. SAC is committed to taking intentional actions to advance its mission through the Mt. SAC 2035 Goals and Commitments, which center equity, innovation, and student success. As part of the initial implementation of this work, the College is offering one-time mini-grants of up to $5,000. These grants are designed to support faculty, classified professionals, and managers in advancing projects that align with Mt. SAC 2035 outcomes and strengthen student success across the College. Application information can be found below.

Application Deadline: Thursday, April 30, 2026

Mini-Grant Details:

  • One-time funding: July 1, 2026 through May 30, 2027
  • Any Mt. SAC classified, confidential, faculty, or management employee may apply
  • Project must directly advance Mt. SAC 2035 Commitments and Outcomes
  • A plan for use of funding is required through completion of a budget worksheet
  • All projects must be measurable, with a description of assessment
  • Awardee project leads will submit a short final report to the President’s Office by June 1, 2027 and do a short presentation of their project outcomes at the Fall 2027 Joint Planning Summit
  • Unallowable activities: international travel, entertainment, goods and services for personal use, contributions or donations, fund raising, lobbying

Mini-Grant Information/Application Workshops (via Zoom):

Application Materials:

If you have questions or need application assistance contact Lianne Maldonado-Greenlee, lgreenlee@mtsac.edu or (909) 274-6044

New Program Review Process

The Institutional Effectiveness Committee (IEC) has launched a new program review process in 2025-26.  Program Review at Mt. San Antonio College is a systematic and cyclical process used to evaluate institutional effectiveness, the use of resources, and progress toward fulfilling the College’s mission and goals. Through this process, every unit at Mt. SAC assesses how well it is achieving its stated goals, meeting the needs of the populations it serves, and aligning its work with institutional priorities. 

Highlights of the new process include:

  • A three-year cycle, with the first year being a comprehensive review and goal setting. Years two and three are updates to goals and resources.
  • Emphasis on data review, analysis and reflection, leading to measurable program improvement and student success.
  • Program analysis will be the basis for identifying resources needs.

Learn more and find resources at the Program Review website.

Program Review

President's Message

Dr. Garcia For over 75 years, Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC) has proudly served the San Gabriel Valley providing excellent educational opportunities and extensive supportive services. I am excited and proud to introduce Mt. SAC 2035, our bold, long-range integrated educational and facilities comprehensive plan that reflects a shared vision for the future of our College.

Mt. SAC 2035 is the result of more than a year of inclusive dialogue, rigorous analysis, meaningful collaboration, and input from more than 960 students, faculty, staff, and community members. This plan is both a vision and a commitment that charts a path forward as we respond to the evolving needs of our students, our region, and the future of higher education. It offers a strategic roadmap for the next decade, aligning our mission with bold goals for improved student success, equity, sustainability, innovation, and growth.

Mt. SAC 2035 is grounded in our core values and guided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Vision 2030.  It is a blueprint centered on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice, Anti-racism, and Accessibility (DEISA+) principles, healing-centered engagement, and systemic transformation.  Mt. SAC 2035 commits us to advancing a culture of care and peace, equitable access, innovative teaching, and strategic investment in our students, team members, programs, and spaces to ensure student success.

This plan is a living document designed to adapt and evolve as we move forward. It will guide how we invest in our students, people, programs, and spaces to ensure Mt. SAC continues to be a beacon of hope and opportunity for generations to come! I extend my deepest gratitude to the Board of Trustees, students, faculty, staff, and community members who contributed their insight and expertise to this process. Your commitment to the College’s mission and to our shared future is what makes Mt. SAC extraordinary!


Together, we are not just planning for 2035, we are building it!

With gratitude,
Dr. Martha Garcia

Integrated Planning at Mt. SAC

Mt. SAC 2035’s holistic planning framework integrates education, student services, and facilities, and aligns with the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Vision 2030. In alignment with Board Policy (BP) 3250 Institutional Planning, Mt. SAC 2035 serves as the foundation for integrated planning and continuous improvement. It guides mission fulfillment through participatory governance, focused planning documents, and College unit efforts. Mission achievement will be assessed through the implementation and evaluation of Mt. SAC 2035 Goals and Commitments as documented in Program Review.

The ongoing efforts of College units and participatory governance groups harness College-wide expertise for implementation of Mt. SAC 2035 through Focused College Plans which assure the ongoing planning processes are coordinated and consistent.

Focused Plan Related Participatory Governance
Student Equity Plan Placement, Readiness, & Progress: First-Year Success (PReP), Achievement, Retention, & Completion (ARC)
Equal Employment Opportunity Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Technology Master Plan Information Technology Advisory Committee (ITAC)
Professional Development Plan Professional Development Council (PDC)
Climate Action Plan Climate Commitment & Environmental Justice Committee (CCEJC)

Mt. SAC 2035 Development

Mt. SAC 2035 was developed during the 2024-2025 academic year through an equity-minded, healing-centered lens. Crafted through extensive internal and external collaboration which centered the student experience, it included over 962 unique student listening session insights and 1,024 student survey responses as well as listening sessions with employees and community partners which uncovered students' unique needs and helped to shape a vision for the future.

Mt. SAC 2035 is a story captured in three themes: what is, what could be, and the roadmap to the envisioned future.

  • Students’ insights were validated by qualitative and quantitative data that reveal both bright spots and challenges in students’ diverse experiences.
  • Student visions of what is and what could be are at the heart of this comprehensive, long-range, and integrated plan that will serve as the blueprint for advancing student equity and success for the next ten years.

Figure Engagement by the Numbers

Figure: Engagement by the Numbers

  • Student Listening Sessions: 20 Affinity Groups, 154 Participants
  • Employee Listening Sessions: 10 In-person, 6 Virtual, 113 Participants
  • 7 Weeks of Qualitative Data Analysis
  • 95 Page Quantitative, Comprehensive Data Analysis
  • 1024 Students Completed Conditions for Success Survey
  • 38 students in Bridging Workshop Identified 8 High Impact Priorities
  • 454 Employees Completed Strategic Priorities Survey
  • 2 Collegewide Joint Planning Summits: 137 Employee participants
  • 1 Year of Task Force Leadership: 30 Members

 

Mt. SAC 2035 Development Process

Building for the Future

The Mt. SAC 2035 Planning Framework and its Facilities Commitments serve as the foundation for envisioning a vibrant and inclusive future campus experience that brings Mt. SAC’s mission to life.

We are grateful to our community for investing in our region’s future by funding Measure GO and Measure V. Learn about construction projects currently underway.


Figure Facilities Planning Framework

Figure: Facilities Planning Framework

Guide for facilities improvements

Facilities Commitments
  • 1.5 Belonging and Community
  • 1.6 Welcome and Safe Campus
  • 2.5 Enhance Processes to Support Student-Centered Course Needs
  • 3.4 Learning-Ready Infrastructure
  • 3.5 Equitable and Integrated Facilities

Social Infrastructure
Connecting people and places for a thriving Mt. SAC experience, through...

  1. CLARITY of functional zoning and circulation patterns to enhance wayfinding and increase access to programs and services.
  2. CONNECTIVITY of vehicular and pedestrian circulation patterns to enhance arrival experiences, connect all areas of the campus and strengthen the campus network.
  3. COMMUNITY is strengthened through strategic placemaking and the design of inclusive, accessible spaces to encourage collaboration and foster connection.

 

Historic Planning Documents

Mt. SAC has a proud history of systematic and broad-based planning. Our historical planning documents demonstrate this commitment to serving the needs of our students and community.

Academic Year Comprehensive Plan  Other Planning Documents 
2025-35 Mt. SAC 2035  
2022-25 2022-25 Strategic Plan  
2017-21
2015-17 2015-17 Strategic Plan
2014-15 2014-15 Strategic Plan 2014 Strategic Plan Goals Progress Report
2011-12 2011-12 Strategic Plan  2012 Facility Master Plan
2010-11 2010-11 Strategic Plan 2010-11 Strategic Plan Progress Report Nov. 2011
2009-10 2009-10 Strategic Plan 2009-10 Strategic Plan Final Results
2008-09 2008-2009 Educational Master Plan
2005 - Earlier 2005 Master Plan Update

 

 

Institutional Planning

Contact: Lianne Maldonado-Greenlee