Springfield Technical Community College

Springfield Technical Community College is a public, two-year **Massachusetts** college offering over 90 **Associate degree** and **Certificate** programs. Founded in 1967, it is located on the grounds of the former **Westover Air Force Base** in **Springfield, Massachusetts**, and is one of the largest community colleges in the **Commonwealth of Massachusetts**. The college is accredited by the **New England Commission of Higher Education** and is a member of the **American Association of Community Colleges**. It has partnerships with **University of Massachusetts Amherst**, **Western New England University**, and **Springfield College**.

● History

The college was established in 1967 as the **Springfield Technical Institute**, with the goal of providing technical education to the residents of **Hampden County** and surrounding areas. Over the years, the college has undergone several transformations, including a name change to **Springfield Technical Community College** in 1974. The college has also expanded its programs to include **liberal arts** and **sciences**, in addition to its technical programs. The college has received funding from the **National Science Foundation** and has partnerships with **General Electric**, **Smith & Wesson**, and **MassMutual**. The college is also a member of the **Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities** and has a partnership with **Elms College**.

● Campus

The college's campus is located on the grounds of the former **Westover Air Force Base**, which was closed in 1974. The campus includes several buildings, including the **Ira H. Rubenzahl Student Learning Commons**, the **Scibelli Hall**, and the **Cannon Recreation Center**. The college also has a **Child Development Center** and a **Veterans' Center**. The campus is accessible by public transportation, including the **Pioneer Valley Transit Authority**. The college is also close to **Six Flags New England** and **The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame**.

● Academics

The college offers over 90 **Associate degree** and **Certificate** programs, including programs in **engineering**, **health sciences**, **business**, and **information technology**. The college also offers **transfer programs** to **University of Massachusetts Amherst**, **Western New England University**, and **Springfield College**. The college has a **STEM** program, which is funded by the **National Science Foundation**, and has partnerships with **Microsoft**, **Cisco Systems**, and **Oracle Corporation**. The college is also a member of the **Consortium for Advanced Manufacturing** and has a partnership with **the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership**.

● Student Life

The college has a variety of **student clubs** and **organizations**, including the **Student Senate**, the **Diversity Club**, and the **Veterans' Club**. The college also has a **athletic program**, which competes in the **National Junior College Athletic Association**. The college has a **fitness center** and a **gymnasium**, and offers **intramural sports** and **recreational activities**. The college is also close to **downtown Springfield**, which offers a variety of **cultural attractions**, including the **Springfield Museums** and the **Symphony Hall**. The college has a partnership with **the City of Springfield** and **the Springfield Parks and Recreation Department**.

● Notable Alumni

The college has a number of **notable alumni**, including **Timothy Griffin**, a former **United States Attorney**, and **Richard Neal**, a **United States Representative**. The college has also graduated a number of **business leaders**, including **Peter Picknelly**, the CEO of **Peter Pan Bus Lines**, and **Michael Mathis**, the president of **MGM Springfield**. The college has a strong connection to the **local community**, with many graduates going on to work for **Baystate Health**, **MassMutual**, and **Smith & Wesson**. The college has also had partnerships with **the University of Massachusetts Medical School** and **the Western New England University School of Law**.

Category:Community colleges in Massachusetts