Welcome to Modesto Junior College Institute Day | Aug. 22, 2025
Fall 2025 Event Schedule
7:45 am
Gathering and Continental Breakfast
8:30am
Welcome & Opportunity Drawing
8:45am
Haiku Battle presented by Sam Pierstorff and Modesto Artist Movement
9:10am
Dr. Lena Tran, YCCD Interim Chancellor
9:25am
MJC Update: Dr. Brian Sanders, President of Modesto Junior College
9:50am
Academic Senate: Gisele Flores, President of MJC Academic Senate
Classified Senate: Amanda Cannon, President of MJC Classified Senate
10:05a
Caring Campus: presented by Rebecca Cadile, MJC Caring Campus
10:30am
Purdy Award: Dr. Emily Lawrence, Executive Director of Modesto Junior College Foundation
10:40am
Online Educator of the Year Award:
Dr. Michael Smedshammer, Dean of Instruction & Student Learning
Dr. Sushma Jolly, Director of Online Education
Dr. Alexandria AieIlo, Distance Education Coordinator
Melody Jensen, Instructional Designer
Cheryl Chavez, Instructional Support Specialist
10:50am
Comedian Ryan Erwin
11:50am
Closing & Opportunity Drawing
12:00pm
Lunch in the Quad