After nearly two decades, Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) Superintendent/President Dr. Roger W. Schultz has announced plans to retire in the summer of 2026. His retirement will mark the conclusion of a distinguished 38-year career in higher education, including 25 years of service to MSJC and 18 years at the helm of the college district as superintendent/president.
Since his appointment in 2008, Dr. Schultz has guided MSJC through an era of growth and transformation. Under his leadership, the college expanded from two campuses to three, opening new facilities in San Jacinto, Menifee, and Temecula, and adding state-of-the-art academic and athletic spaces that serve thousands of students across the region. He has led historic enrollment gains, record-breaking graduation numbers, and the passage of a $295 million local bond that fueled infrastructure, innovation, and access.
During his tenure, MSJC has earned numerous state and national recognitions, including reaffirmation of the college’s accreditation through 2032, honors from Washington Monthly as one of the nation’s top two-year Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and recent dual designations from the Carnegie Foundation that highlight the college’s commitment to access, equity, and student success.
Most recently, MSJC has been voted the Best Community College and Best Nursing School in the Inland Empire for three consecutive years by readers of The Press-Enterprise.
“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve Mt. San Jacinto College and this incredible community,” Dr. Schultz said. “Together with our outstanding faculty, staff, and students, we’ve built an institution that truly transforms lives. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished and confident that MSJC is poised to reach even greater heights in the years ahead.”
Beyond MSJC, Dr. Schultz has served as president of the Chief Executive Officers Board of the Community College League of California and as chair of the League’s Board of Directors, shaping statewide policy and championing the mission of all community colleges in the state. Locally, he has contributed to numerous civic and educational organizations, including charter school boards, chambers of commerce, and the Temecula Valley Hospital Board.
“Dr. Schultz’s vision and steady leadership have positioned MSJC for a bright and sustainable future,” MSJC Board of Trustees President Tom Ashley said. “His legacy will continue to shape our students, campuses, and communities for generations.”
The MSJC Board of Trustees will begin a national search for the college’s next superintendent/president to ensure a smooth leadership transition before Dr. Schultz’s retirement.
