As we head into an unprecedented fall term of online, virtual, hybrid, and in-person classes, we continue to be inspired by the persistence, flexibility, and supportive culture of Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é College’s faculty, staff, and students. The experience we have gained since the hectic early days of the pandemic are helping Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é grow in new and exciting ways while maintaining the school as a safe and supportive place of learning for students.
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é’s media momentum continues to grow. Our President, Dr. Valerie Roberson, continues to be a voice of calm competence, intelligence, and compassion during the challenging conditions of COVID-19. She participated in a roundtable discussion with other higher education leaders that was documented in September issue. She was part of a fascinating discussion about the impact of COVID-19 and race on community colleges with Bunker Hill Community College President Pam Eddinger in July. The pair also teamed up for a segment on program about the challenges of the fall term on August 31. Dr. Roberson shared her thoughts on how community colleges can prosper in the in August.
A great example of the school’s creative problem solving during the pandemic is the RoxSTARS program that is connecting Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é students with free technology so the entire student body can participate in online classes. Dr. Roberson spoke about the program and other ways Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é is helping its students on WCVB’s show. RoxSTARS was also mentioned in the , , and .
We need your help to share the great success stories happening at Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é. We urge all students, faculty, and staff to let us know what is happening. You can email your story to Executive Director Jordan Smock at jsmock@rcc.mass.edu or tag us in related social media posts on , , , or .