One of the oldest community colleges in California, MJC has two main campuses in the city of Modesto and serves more than 18,000 day and evening students each semester.
Located near the city of Sonora in the wooded Sierra Nevada foothills, Columbia College is a primary resource of adult learning for residents throughout the Mother Lode region.
The YCCD Institutional Research Department is <fill in the blank>.
Samantha Smith is the Senior Director of Institutional Research, Planning, and Accreditation, where she leads work in research, data analysis, planning, and policy support. She partners with college and district leaders to provide clear, accurate, and actionable information that supports student success, strategic decision-making, and continuous improvement. She holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of California, Berkeley, a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Davis, and an associate degree from Butte College.
