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Two deans and VP highlight restructuring
The Advocate
President John Sygielski has realigned his executive cabinet and the instructional leadership in what he describes as an effort to better meet student needs and the college’s financial obligations.
Sygielski said he sought student insight and advice on how to realign the president’s cabinet and the office of instruction.
“I am excited about how these changes will benefit our students, and will make it possible for MHCC to move mountains together,” said Sygielski.
As one of the changes, Ursula Irwin is now the interim dean of the Humanities Division (including Integrated Media). She said her goals are to listen to people to get a sense of concerns and priorities, to meet people, and to develop goals based on what she learns.
According to Irwin, there are significant structural changes. “The Humanities Division no longer has department chairs but two associate deans, Chris Maier and Chad Bartlett, with whom I will work closely to support faculty, instruction, and the strategic goals of the college.
“Integrated Media is now a part of the Humanities Division and I think that the cross pollination between the more technically inclined IM faculty and the traditional humanities faculty will be inspiring.
“I would like to say that I am excited about the work I will be doing. Our enrollment is way up and there is tremendous positive energy and enthusiasm. To the students, I’d say we want to see you be successful, and we are looking forward to a stimulating and fulfilling year,” said Irwin.
Dennis Mattoon is the interim dean of the Industrial Technology Division. Mattoon said his goals are to improve the collaboration and working relationship they have with the secondary level partners in education and strengthen and increase enrollment in the Automotive Technology programs. He would also like to expand the Integrated Metals program class offerings to meet the increased enrollment needs, collaboratively develop plans to add a new delivery model to the Automotive Technology Department, and re-engineer the Apprenticeship Program processes and protocols.
“I have admired Mt. Hood's Career and Tech. Ed. programs for three decades and worked closely with many fine college instructors,” said Mattoon.
“I am excited and humbled by the opportunity to serve the college and our students in a leadership role with one of Oregon's finest Industrial Technology faculties. Our students have unique and high quality programs preparing them for rewarding careers in business and industry.
“Our labs are well designed, well equipped, and well maintained to serve the needs of our students and our community. We also will be planning to meet the training needs that come with new technologies and the challenges the future will bring.
“The college and our Industrial Technology students will be prepared,” said Mattoon.
Another change is the placement of Robert Frost as the interim vice president of Student Success and Enrollment Management. His goals are: shorter waiting lines and improved service for students; integrating student services & programs; “one-stop centers;” expanded services to the Maywood and Bruning centers, so same services are offered district-wide; and improving overall customer service.
They will offer evening student services, expanded testing hours and services, and provide more support and services in the College Center.
Student Services will offer more outreach activities that involve MHCC students as leaders, ambassadors, and representatives of the college to the community. “Students have always been our best representatives in the community,” said Frost.
According to Frost, the students have more ways to attend MHCC than ever before; online services, expanded hours, helpful staff, and help every step of the way.
“Whether you attend AM, PM, part-time or online, we want to learn your needs and how we can best serve you,” said Frost.
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