College President

Brand Enhancement and Community Identity
In FY 2022–2023, Mission College undertook a comprehensive brand enhancement process rooted in equity, inclusion, and community voice. Through campus-wide engagement with students, employees, and community members, the Brand Enhancement Taskforce led a thoughtful review of how Mission College presents itself to the world. This work resulted in a refreshed logo, an expanded and inclusive color palette, and the creation of a comprehensive Mission College Brand Book, strengthening consistency, clarity, and pride in our shared identity.

Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Access
Mission College prioritized strategic conversations about enrollment growth, access, and retention to ensure long-term sustainability and student success. The Enrollment Management Taskforce analyzed enrollment data and developed recommendations focused on improving outreach, supporting persistence, and aligning scheduling and services with student needs. This work laid the foundation for a more intentional, equity-centered approach to enrollment management.

Organizational Restructuring for the Future
Following a district-wide Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) in 2022, Mission College experienced significant staffing changes. The College used this moment as an opportunity to thoughtfully restructure its organization to better align with current and future institutional goals. Through a transparent and inclusive process, positions were evaluated, repurposed, or consolidated to ensure resources were focused where they most directly support students and the college mission. This restructuring will continue to be assessed as part of Mission College’s long-term strategic planning efforts.

Strengthening Participatory Governance and Accreditation Readiness
In preparation for upcoming accreditation milestones, Mission College conducted a comprehensive review of its participatory governance structure. A taskforce evaluated existing processes, identified gaps, and recommended a more streamlined and aligned governance model that strengthens collaboration, accountability, and compliance with ACCJC standards. The Taskforce also assessed opportunities to encourage and enhance the student voice on college committees. This work reinforces Mission College’s commitment to shared decision-making, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Institutional Effectiveness and Student Belonging (IEPI Partnership)
In 2023, Mission College was approved to participate in the California Community College Chancellor’s Office Institutional Effectiveness Partnership Initiative (IEPI). Through this partnership, the college focused on strengthening institutional effectiveness by intentionally aligning organizational restructuring with the creation of distinct academic and student support communities. This work is designed to foster a stronger sense of belonging, improve retention, and enhance student success by building clearer identities and pathways within the college.

Supporting Justice-Impacted Students and Anti-Recidivism Efforts
Mission College was selected as one of only twelve colleges statewide to participate in the RP Group’s Leading from the Middle initiative. This work supports the development of an Anti-Recidivism Community of Praxis and professional learning program focused on better serving currently incarcerated and justice-impacted students. Through this initiative, Mission College strengthened its commitment to access, dignity, and opportunity for students whose educational pathways have been shaped by systems of incarceration.

Strengthening Professional Learning Across the Campus
To ensure professional learning is intentional, inclusive, and aligned with institutional priorities, Mission College established a Professional Learning Taskforce. Supported by College Council, the taskforce reviewed existing professional development efforts across all constituencies and developed recommendations to enhance learning opportunities for faculty, classified professionals, and administrators. This work supports a culture of continuous growth, shared learning, and collective accountability.

Strategic Education Master Plan (SEMP) Development
In 2023–2024, Mission College launched the development of a new Strategic Education Master Plan to guide the institution over the next three years. Through a collegial and participatory process, including campus climate surveys, focus groups, and environmental scans, the college engaged students and employees in defining shared goals and priorities. The updated SEMP serves as a roadmap to advance Mission College’s mission, vision, and values while centering equity and student success.

Website Redesign for Access and Transparency
As part of ongoing efforts to improve access, communication, and student experience, Mission College initiated a comprehensive website redesign. Guided by an equitable, participatory, and transparent process, the Website Redesign Taskforce is working to ensure the college’s digital presence reflects who we are, serves the needs of our community, and supports student success through clear, accessible information.

Strategic Education Master Plan (SEMP) Implementation
In 2024, Mission College approved a new Strategic Education Master Plan to guide the institution from FY 2024–2027. Developed through a collegial and participatory process, the SEMP establishes shared goals and priorities that advance student success, equity, and institutional effectiveness. This plan serves as the foundation for aligning college-wide decisions, resources, and initiatives over the next three years.

Future Facilities Planning Aligned to Student-Centered Goals
Building on the adoption of the SEMP, Mission College initiated an update to its Future Facilities Plan to ensure that campus spaces meaningfully support the college’s strategic goals and evolving student needs. In September 2024, College Council approved the formation of a Facilities Master Plan Workgroup to lead this effort through an inclusive and transparent process.

The Facilities Master Plan update was developed through extensive campus engagement, including surveys, constituency focus groups, and individual interviews, ensuring that student voice and community input shaped the future of Mission College’s physical environment. The updated Future Facilities Plan was approved by College Council in May 2025 and by the West Valley–Mission Community College District Board of Trustees in September 2025, positioning the college to thoughtfully plan facilities that promote belonging, access, and long-term sustainability.

AI Innovation and Integration: Centering Humanity, Equity, and Access
As Mission College prepares to celebrate 50 years of excellence, the College is also boldly looking ahead. In FY 2025–2026, Mission College launched the AI Innovation and Integration Taskforce to explore how artificial intelligence can responsibly support teaching, learning, and service, without compromising our deeply human values. This cross-functional group is charged with developing an equity-centered, ethical framework for AI adoption that prioritizes access, protects students and employees, and closes, not widens, equity gaps.

Rather than chasing trends, this work focuses on intentional innovation: understanding current uses of AI, identifying opportunities to support student success and creativity, streamlining systems, and preparing the campus community through professional learning and dialogue. The Taskforce will also lead planning for an AI Summit in Spring 2026, creating space for shared learning and collective visioning as technology continues to evolve.

Reimagining Our Mascot and Athletics Identity
In celebration of Mission College’s 50th anniversary, the College undertook a participatory process to reimagine a core element of its identity: the college mascot and athletics logo. Through surveys, town halls, and feedback sessions, more than 1,000 students and employees engaged in shaping a symbol that reflects who we are today and where we are headed. This inclusive process resulted in the selection of the Monarch Lions as Mission College’s new mascot, honoring resilience, pride, and collective strength as we revitalize athletics and campus spirit for generations to come.

Participatory Governance and Decision-Making Handbook
Mission College published its Participatory Governance and Decision-Making Handbook to provide transparency and clarity around how decisions are made and how shared leadership is practiced across the campus. This living document reflects the College’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and trust, ensuring that students, faculty, classified professionals, and administrators all have meaningful pathways to participate in shaping the future of Mission College.

Strategic Education Master Plan (SEMP) Year-One Progress
Following the adoption of the 2024–2027 Strategic Education Master Plan, Mission College released its Year-One SEMP Progress Report, highlighting institutional outcomes aligned with the five MC STARS goals. These results were shared with the campus community at the 2025 Institutional Effectiveness Summit, where the College reflected on progress, assessed areas for growth, and reaffirmed its commitment to continuous improvement and student-centered outcomes.

Event Planning Best Practices for Communication and Impact
To strengthen communication, alignment, and efficiency across campus initiatives, the Event Planning Work Group, led by the Vice President of Student Services, developed comprehensive best practices for college-wide event planning. These guidelines support intentional, goal-driven events that align with the College’s Communication Plan and maximize impact while honoring campus capacity and resources.