Page 10 - Mt. San Antonio College Planner & Student Handbook 2024-2025

Mt. San Antonio College
MISSION
The mission of Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC) is to support all students in achieving their educational goals in an environment of academic excellence. Specifically, the College is committed to providing quality education, services, and workforce training so that students become productive members of a diverse, sustainable, global society.
The college pledges to prepare students for lifelong learning through the mastery of basic skills, the achievement
of associate degrees and certificates, and the completion of career and transfer pathways. The College will carry out this commitment by providing an engaging and supportive teaching and learning environment for students of diverse origins, experiences, needs, abilities, and goals. The College is dedicated to serving our community through improving economic achievement, advancing civic engagement, enhancing personal well-being, promoting critical thinking, and enriching aesthetic and cultural experiences.
VISION
Mt. San Antonio College strives to be regarded as one of the premier community colleges in the nation. We will be viewed as a leader in community college teaching, programs, and services. As a premier community college, we will provide access to quality educational programs and services, focusing on student success within a climate of integrity and respect. We will earn this reputation by consistently exceeding the expectations of our students, our staff, and our community.
CORE VALUES
Integrity: We treat each other honestly, ethically, responsibly in an atmosphere of trust.
Equity and Diversity: We respect and welcome all differences, and we foster equal opportunity to succeed
throughout the campus community.
Community Building: We work in responsible partnerships through open communication, caring, and a cooperative spirit.
Student Focus: We address the needs of students and the community both in our planning and in our actions. Lifelong Learning: We promote the continuing pursuit of high educational goals through equal access to
excellence in both teaching and support services.
Positive Spirit: We work harmoniously, show compassion, and take pride in our work.
Student Services Mission
Through teamwork, passion and collective experiences, Student Services is dedicated to helping and serving students achieve excellence and success.
Board of Trustees
Dr. Manuel Baca, President Peter Hidalgo, Vice President Robert F. Hidalgo, Clerk
Jay F. Chen, Member
Judy Chen Haggerty, Esq., Member Gary Chow, Member
Laura Santos, Member
César Tlatoãni Alvarado, Student Trustee
Campus Administration (At time of print 3/31/23)
Dr. Martha Garcia, President & CEO
Dr. Melba Castro, Vice President, Student Services Kelly Fowler, Vice President, Instructional Services Morris Rodrigue, Vice President, Administrative Services Sokha Song, Vice President, Human Resources