BCC Launches Writing Across the Curriculum Philosophy
BCC, in recognition of a national movement that underscores the writing process as essential to all kinds of learning, has formally adopted a Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) initiative.
Bioscience Image Library at BCC Sees Tremendous Growth
The Bioscience Image Library offers the general public free access to more than 1,200 microscopic images of plants, animals, bacteria, fungi and more.
BCC Integrates Learning Communities into Curriculum
Student success means more than retention rates at BCC. It's about making effective connections that last beyond the classroom and into the working world. Those connections are at the core of "learning communities," now part of the curriculum.
Neal Earmarks $350,000 for BCC
Congressman Richard E. Neal, Chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means, visited BCC to announce a $350,000 earmark for upgrades to the nursing program's simulation equipment.
BCC Announces New Hires and a Promotion
Berkshire Community College announces the addition of 10 new staff members and a promotion.
BCC Receives More than $1M in Grant Funds
BCC has been awarded $1,080,231 in grant funds from a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services program. The four-year grant will provide stipends, partial reimbursement of tuition and fees, and supplies for up to 15 students per year enrolled in BCC's Mental Health, Addiction Recovery, and Human Services certificate programs.
BCC's English Classes for Afghan Evacuees Proves Successful
In the spring of 2022, Berkshire Community College enrolled 20 Afghan evacuees in a pilot program designed to teach them English and help assimilate them into American life.
BCC Announces New Employees, Title Changes
Berkshire Community College announces the addition of a new faculty member and four full-time staff members, as well as several title changes.
Public Notice: Upcoming Site Visit by ACEN for PN Program
Berkshire Community College (BCC) has announced that it will host a site visit for initial accreditation of its Practical Nurse (PN) Certificate nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
BCC, MCLA Join to Offer 'Associates to Bachelors' Pathway to Teacher Licensure
Berkshire Community College (BCC) and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announce the creation of a joint "Associates to Bachelors" program intended to provide an efficient pathway to teacher licensure. The program is specifically designed for paraprofessionals currently employed by pre-K-12 schools in Berkshire County. Paraprofessionals support students under the supervision of a teacher.