About Truckee Meadows Community College

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About TMCC

Truckee Meadows Community College is a public, 2-year institution located in Reno, Nevada. The College serves more than 20,000 students each year in credit and non-credit programs at four college sites and more than 20 community locations.

NSHE Board of Regents

TMCC is part of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) and is governed by the Board of Regents.  The Chancellor is appointed by the Board to serve as NSHEs chief executive officer.
 
Matt McNair, Chancellor
Stephanie Goodman, Chair
Carol Del Carlo, Vice Chair
Joseph C. Arrascada
Aaron Bautista
Patrick J. Boylan
Susan Brager
Byron Brooks
Heather Brown
Amy J. Carvalho
Jeffrey S. Downs
Carlos D. Fernandez
Pete Goicoechea
Jennifer J. McGrath

College Officers

Dr. Jeffrey Alexander President
Dr. Melissa Deadmond Vice President of Academic Affairs
Mike Peyerl Vice President of Finance, Government Relations, and IT
YeVonne Allen Vice President of Student Services
Kylie Rowe Executive Director of Research, Marketing, and Public Affairs
Dr. Ayodele Akinola Associate Vice President, Facilities and Campus Operations
Gretchen Sawyer Associate Vice President, Foundation and Sponsored Programs

Institutional Vision, Mission, and Values

Vision

Truckee Meadows Community College is a recognized leader in educational excellence, student success, and community connection, transforming lives and strengthening the future of our region.

Mission

Truckee Meadows Community College is committed to strengthening our community through accessible, innovative education that supports student success, workforce development, and lifelong learning.

Values

Truckee Meadows Community College is committed to: 

 

  • Student Access, Success, and Belonging.  We are committed to ensuring equitable access to education and lifelong learning opportunities while supporting every learner’s success through inclusive practices that foster belonging, engagement, achievement, health, and growth. 

  • Excellence in Teaching and Learning. We deliver high-quality, innovative education and lifelong learning experiences that respond to the evolving needs of our students, workforce, and community and are informed by continuous improvement and evidence of student learning outcomes. 

  • Integrity, Shared Governance, and Stewardship. We operate with transparency, accountability, ethical practices, and collaborative decision-making while responsibly and sustainably stewarding institutional resources. 

  • Innovation and Responsiveness. We adapt to emerging needs, communicate proactively, develop forward-thinking solutions, and align programs and services with workforce and community priorities. 

  • Community Engagement and Civic Responsibility. We build strong partnerships, contribute to community development, and prepare students and learners to participate thoughtfully and responsibly in the communities we serve.