Mission
The Office of Academic Affairs provides leadership to advance excellence in teaching
and learning through fiscally responsible academic programs and related services for
students, faculty, and staff.
Vision
Serve as a leader providing outstanding educational pathways and partnerships to foster
vibrant futures for our students and the Monterey Peninsula community.
We value service and leadership that includes:
- Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Innovation
- Student Success
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The Office of Academic Affairs oversees the administration of academic and career programs, and continuing education at our campuses in Monterey, Marina, Seaside and Online. Our responsibilities include curriculum development and approval, catalog development, academic calendar, scheduling, faculty/staff hiring and development, and other functions related to the academic operations of the college.
The Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Jon Knolle, and the Deans of Instruction are located in the Administration Building (Office #120) on the Monterey campus. The academic leadership team along with their areas of responsibility is listed below:
*Contact information for the Office of Academic Affairs can be found in our Staff Directory.
| Dean of Instruction | Associates | Duties |
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| Jon Knolle, Ed.D. - Vice President of Academic Affairs | Robyn Drake - Administrative Assistant |
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Leslie De Rose - Interim Associate Dean of Instruction—Career Education |
Jill Cavanaugh - Unit Office Manager |
The Associate Dean supports the following programs:
The Dean is also responsible for:
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Jessie Betancourt - Director—Dual Enrollment & K-12 Partnerships |
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Jeannie Kim - Dean of Instruction—Liberal Arts |
Marilu Muniz - Administrative Assistant |
The Dean Supports the following programs:
The Dean is also responsible for:
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Jeff Sundquist - Dean of Instruction—Library, Learning Resources, and Online Education
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The Dean Supports the following programs:
The Dean is also responsible for:
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John Skellenger - Dean of Instruction—Career & Technical Education (CTE), Public Safety, and Workforce Development |
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The Dean Supports the following programs:
The Dean is also responsible for:
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Alexis Bollin - Interim Director of Continuing & Professional Education |
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Vincent van Joolen, Ph.D. - Dean of Instruction—STEM
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The Dean Supports the following programs:
The Dean is also responsible for:
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