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Our Mission

Mt Sierra College is dedicated to providing access to higher education and a practical, hands-on quality learning environment that is flexible and accessible to a geographically diverse and multicultural population. The College is committed to preparing students with the requisite knowledge and skills needed for successful careers in today’s rapidly changing and complex global marketplace.

Who We Are

Mt Sierra College was founded in 1990. For more than 25 years, the College has been known for its focus on effective use of technology, which has always been at the core of its educational mission. Mt Sierra College laid the foundation for its Bachelor of Science degree programs in 1994 and earned its accreditation in 1996. Leading edge programs in Media Arts, Network Communications and Information Technology prepare students for life-long careers. They acquire the cutting edge knowledge and skills that today’s industry demands, while learning in a caring and supportive environment.

Mt Sierra College offers approximately 25,000 square feet of space dedicated to student learning. The College provides instruction in state-of-the-art laboratories as well as spacious, traditional classrooms, all networked using the latest technology. Classes are small with an average of 15 students.

Preparing You For a Life-Long Career

  • Most instructors are still in the industry
  • Life-long learning opportunities throughout your career to remain marketable
  • Career services deptartment helps with placement upon graduation
  • Not only theory & lecture, but practical application, too

Gaining the Cutting Edge Knowledge & Skills the Industry Demands.

  • Gain the MOST up-to-date knowledge in one of three leading-edge programs
  • Phenomenal programs & course content, developed by industry professionals
  • Hands-on application in Core Class Labs
  • Course content imparts the most current technical skills

Learning From Professionals

At Mt Sierra College, you will learn from industry professionals who share their love for their profession through education with new professionals entering their field. Our programs are led by faculty who are published authors, have worked on the script and the visual effects of movies like “Hobbit”, “Mission Impossible”, ”Braveheart”, “Terminator”, “The Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift”, and “The Passion of Christ”. Our faculty are professionals who have worked on games such as “Start Trek, Armada”, “Vampire: the Masquerade”, “Tony Hawk, Pro Skater II”, “NFL Game Day”, “Xiaolin Showdown”, “NFL Rush Zone” and many, many more. We have faculty who have developed and implemented the Business and Marketing Plans for multi-nationals as well as Silicon Valley high-tech start-ups.
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Meet Our Team

Leadership & Faculty

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BrianChilstrom2

Brian Chilstrom

President
nancy

Nancy Feng

HR Director
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Daniel Banyai

Director of Enrollment
cLida

Lida Castillo

Financial Aid Director
MelissaKeipert2

Melissa Keipert

Director of Career Services
leonard

Leonard Gonzalez

Technology Dept. Chair
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Violet Grundy

AP Manager
bJoyce

Joyce Boylan

Registrar
lHeidi

Heidi Liu

Assistant to CFO
Isabel Monroy

Isabel Monroy

Assistant Admissions Manager
Tim Peterson

Tim Peterson

I.T. Admin
Andre Arsinian

Andre Arsinian

Academic Success Program Manager
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Darlene Perez

Financial Aid Advisor
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Rhinda Thomas

H.R. Assistant
AngelCruz

Angel Cruz

International Admissions Advisor
McNameeVanessa

Vanessa McNamee

I.T. Support
aLisa

Lisa Acosta

Student Advisor
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Valerie Shay

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Randall Slade

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Maurice Dosso

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Mike Pace

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Paul Smith

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Akasham Pace

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Mitchell Gohman

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Khosrow Daraei

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Benjamin Aydindzhyan

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Chris Viner

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Rushan Hubbard

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Jamie McDonough

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Ardoush Baghdasarian

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Jesus Padro

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Ted Dalton

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