President's Office

Welcome to Modesto Junior College!

Welcome to Modesto Junior College! For the last 100 years, MJC has served the communities in and around Stanislaus county. Whether your goal is to earn an associate degree and transfer to a four-year institution, refresh your skills, or earn a new skill to improve your employability, MJC has a number of options for you. We are continuously improving our programs and services to suit the need of our students, potential employers and the community.

Navigating college can be challenging. Whether you are a first-generation college student, or returning to the campus after a hiatus, our helpful staff can always guide you to the program of your choice. MJC boasts of a robust campus life that has many opportunities to connect with fellow students and develop a sense of belonging. Most importantly, our friendly faculty, staff, and administrators who are always willing to help you find your niche at MJC and make it call your home.

The global pandemic for the last year has re-emphasized that a college education is key to be successful and be gainfully employed in the modern economy. Many of the traditional jobs are becoming obsolete and emerging jobs often require experience and expertise in advanced technology. In the emerging economy, a college education is expected to increase earning, reduce possibility of unemployment, and lead to greater job satisfaction. You are at the right place at the right time as businesses and industries are looking for qualified applicants in a variety of fields.

I congratulate you on your decision to come to MJC to pursue your dreams. I assure you that this is the beginning of a lifelong relationship – you will cultivate friendships that will last a lifetime, experience a sense of belongingness, and find the success you deserve. I look forward to seeing you on campus.

Sincerely,

Santanu Bandyopadhyay, Ph.D.

Dr. Santanu Bandyopadhyay

Mission

Empowering students to discover opportunities and reach their goals through access to and inclusion in
higher education.

MJC les da poder a los estudiantes para descubrir oportunidades y alcanzar sus metas mediante el
acceso y la inclusión a la educación superior.

Vision

As investors in our society, Modesto Junior College will create and promote equity in education for
every member of our diverse community.

Como inversionistas de nuestra sociedad, MJC creará y promoverá una educación equitativa para todos
los miembros de nuestra diversa comunidad.

Values

At MJC, we value integrity, responsibility, professionalism, compassion, and empathy to achieve:

Access

We value an inclusive approach to education through technology, programs, and open resources that
lead to opportunities.

Affordability

We value making higher education available to all by actively seeking resources to support students.

Building Community

We value and respect the diverse collective of individuals who shape our programs and services,
participate in decision-making, reinforce collaborative relationships, and promote civic engagement.

Transformation & Innovation

We value willingness to accept growth and embrace change to continuously improve our processes,
curriculum, and services to be relevant to the needs of our students and community.

Stewardship of Resources

We value the investment our community has entrusted in us to further the college mission and enhance
lives through state-of-the-art education.

En Modesto Junior College valoramos la integridad, la responsabilidad, el profesionalismo, la
comprensión y la empatía para el logro:

Acceso

Valoramos un enfoque inclusivo a la educación a través de la tecnología, de los programas y de los
recursos abiertos que conducen a las oportunidades.

Accesibilidad Económica

Valoramos hacer la educación superior accesible para todos mediante la búsqueda de recursos para
apoyar a los estudiantes.

Comunidad

Valoramos y respetamos el diverso grupo de personas que forman partte de nuestros programas y
servicios, participan en la toma de decisiones, fortalecen las relaciones de colaboración y promueven la
participación cívica.

Transformación e innovación

Valoramos la disposición de aceptar el crecimiento y de adoptar cambios para mejorar continuamente
nuestros procesos, currículo, y servicios de manera que sean relevantes para las necesidades de
nuestros estudiantes y de nuestra comunidad.

Administración de recursos

Valoramos la inversión que nuestra comunidad nos ha confiado para promover la misión de la
institución y mejorar vidas a través de una educación de última generación.

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