MSJC Foundation Launches Tribute Campaign Honoring Dr. Roger W. Schultz
1/30/2026
Mt. San Jacinto College Foundation (MSJCF) today announced the launch of a Tribute Campaign honoring Superintendent/President Dr. Roger W. Schultz, who will retire in June 2026 after 25 years of service to the College, including 19 years as President.
During Dr. Schultz’s tenure, MSJC experienced significant growth and transformation—expanding campuses, strengthening academic and workforce pathways, and deepening its commitment to student success across the region. His leadership helped position MSJC as a cornerstone of educational opportunity for more than 29,000 students annually.
To honor this legacy, the MSJC Foundation has launched the Tribute Campaign with a fundraising goal of $100,000 to be reached prior to Dr. Schultz’s retirement.
MSJC Superintendent/President Dr. Roger W. Schultz will retire in June 2026 after
25 years of service to the College, including 19 years as President.
Dr. Schultz has demonstrated his continued commitment to the College and its students by making the inaugural gift of $10,000 to launch the campaign. In addition, MSJC Trustee Calvin Smith and his wife, Debbie, have made a generous $5,000 contribution, further underscoring the strong leadership support and early momentum behind this effort.
“The true legacy of MSJC isn’t mine—it belongs to the thousands of students whose lives have been changed here,” said Dr. Schultz. “If I’ve played even a small part in helping them reach their dreams, then my career has been more meaningful than I could have ever imagined.”
Campaign Priorities
Funds raised through the Tribute Campaign will be invested in two areas Dr. Schultz has long championed:
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25% will support Student Success Initiatives, including scholarships, emergency assistance, and basic needs resources that help students persist and complete their educational goals.
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75% will be endowed to support the MSJC University Center, expanding affordable, local pathways to bachelor’s degrees and strengthening the regional workforce.
Donor Recognition, Sponsorships, and Participation
To honor the generosity of contributors:
- Corporate donors giving $5,000 or more, and individual donors giving $500 or more, will be recognized on a donor wall.
- Donors may select the MSJC campus where their recognition will be displayed.
In addition to individual gifts, corporate and community sponsorship opportunities are available, enabling partners to support student success while being recognized for their investment in education and workforce development.
The MSJC Foundation offers flexible giving options, including one-time gifts, recurring donations, payroll deduction, employer matching gifts, planned giving opportunities, and sponsorship packages.
Celebratory Events Supporting the Campaign
Two community events will be held in support of the Tribute Campaign:
- Schultz’s Eagles Nest: A Speakeasy for Scholars — March 27, 2026
A 1920s-inspired evening featuring dueling pianos and gaming tables. - Totally 80’s Celebration — June 13, 2026
A high-energy event featuring a live 80’s band and a special tribute to Dr. Schultz.
About Mt. San Jacinto College Foundation
The MSJC Foundation provides financial assistance to support student success and MSJC initiatives. The Foundation provides scholarships and mini-grants to MSJC students and faculty and offers assistance through programs such as the Pledge for Success, funded by the private and public sectors. As a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)3 corporation, the Foundation helps underwrite programs and facilities at MSJC that cannot be funded through other means and awards grants and scholarships to students.