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Vice President of Academic Affairs:

Jon Knolle, Ed.D.
(831) 646-3030


Administrative Assistant:

Robyn Drake
(831) 646-4033

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We look forward to helping you launch your bright future right here at MPC!

Our goal is to ensure the best possible learning experience for our students at Monterey Peninsula College, with the highest standards in teaching, learning, and support.  Whether your goal is to complete a degree or a certificate, to transfer, or participate in life-long learning, the Office of Academic Affairs is here to support you.

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


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.

Jon Knolle, Ed.D.

Vice President of Academic Affairs, (831) 646-3030

Robyn Drake, Administrative Assistant, (831) 646-4033

  • Academic Affairs
  • Accreditation
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Enrollment Management
  • Faculty Hiring and Development

Jessie Betancourt

Director - Dual Enrollment & K-12 Partnerships, (831) 646-4091

Leslie De Rose

Interim Associate Dean of Instruction - Career Education, (831) 646-4039

Jill Cavanaugh, Unit Office Manager, (831) 646-4218

The Dean supports the following programs:

  • Dental Assisting
  • Fitness Trainer Program
  • Horticulture
  • Medical Assisting
  • Nutrition
  • Fire Protection Technology
  • Fire Academy
  • Police Academy

The Dean is also responsible for:

  • Strong Workforce Program (grant)
  • Perkins/Transitions (grant)
  • Public Safety Training Center (Seaside)

Jeannie Kim

Dean of Instruction - Liberal Arts, (831) 646-109

Marilu Muniz, (831) 646-3034

The Dean Supports the following programs:

  • Creative Arts Division
  • Humanities Division
  • Social Sciences Division

The Dean is also responsible for:

  • Basic Skills (English)
  • General Education Curriculum (Liberal Arts focus)
  • Guided Pathways
  • Older Adult Program

 Jeff Sundquist

Dean of Instruction - Library, Learning Resources, and Online Education, (831) 646-4036 

Skylar Rodriguez, Administrative Assistant, (831) 646-3039

Vacant, Director of Partnerships and Pathways (Dual Enrollment and Adult Education), (831) 646-3028

The Dean Supports the following programs:

  • Library
  • Online Education

The Dean is also responsible for:

  • Adult Education Consortium - Pathways and Programs
  • Adult Education Block Grant
  • Dual Enrollment with High Schools
  • Student Tutoring

John Skellenger
Dean of Instruction - Career & Technical Education (CTE), Public Safety, and Workforce Development
, (831) 646-4081

Ana Cynthia Ellis, Administrative Assistant, (831) 646-4012

Esther Chaidez, Director of Workforce Development (831) 646-4175

Carla Becerra, Categorical Services Coordinator - Work-based Learning Employer Engagement, (831) 646-4898

Alexis Bollin, Interim Director of Continuing & Professional Education, (831) 646-3009

The Dean Supports the following programs:

  • Administration of Justice
  • Automotive Technology
  • Business
  • Computer Information Systems (Networking and Cyber Security)
  • Computer Science (Programming and Software Development)
  • Cooperative Work Experience
  • Elementary Teacher Education
  • Fashion
  • Hospitality
  • Emergency Medical Technician

The Dean is also responsible for:

  • Regional Economic & Workforce Development Programs and Pathways
  • Continuing Education
  • Contract Education
  • South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Programs

Vincent van Joolen, Ph.D.

Dean of Instruction - STEM, (831) 646-4883

Alicia Rocha
, Administrative Assistant, (831) 645-1364

Herbert Cortez, Associate Dean of STEM (831) 646-4181

Lynn Kragelund, Director of Nursing, (831) 646-4839

The Dean Supports the following programs:

  • Life Sciences Division
  • Physical Sciences Division
  • Physical Education Division
  • School of Nursing

The Dean is also responsible for:

  • Basic Skills (Math)
  • General Education Curriculum (STEM focus)
  • Pathways to University
  • Scheduling at the Education Center at Marina
  • STEM-related grants

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    Monterey, CA 93940
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