Bristol Community College student Alexis Viveiros-Branco elected Bristol Community College’s Student Trustee for 2020-2021
Bristol Community College student Alexis Viveiros-Branco, of Fall River, has been elected the college’s Student Trustee for 2020-2021.
Alexis is currently studying human services at Bristol Community College. Upon completing
her degree at Bristol in May 2022, Alexis plans to continue her education to pursue
a career as a Massachusetts State Trooper or juvenile probation officer for the Department
of Children and Families, where she can assist others in her community.
“I am excited to assist Bristol students with their concerns and to serve as a voice
for the college community,” said Alexis. “I want to help students finish their academic
goals and create a strong student community despite the nationwide pandemic.”
Bristol’s Student Trustee is elected annually by their peers to serve as a student
representative and member of the Bristol Community College Board of Trustees. Bristol’s
Board of Trustees is made up of regional business and community leaders who work tirelessly
to ensure the college’s institutional initiatives remain at the highest level of quality.
Bristol Community College (Bristol) has core values rooted in student success and
lifelong learning. For more than 50 years, Bristol has served as a leading resource
for education and workforce development in the region including locations in Attleboro,
Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton and Online.
The college offers 119 career and transfer programs, along with flexible online
offerings that lead to an associate degree, a career-ready certificate, or the ability
to transfer to baccalaureate colleges throughout the state and country. Bristol’s
Business Solutions & Partnerships provides customized training for businesses and
the community. Bristol's National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI) is a state-of-the-art
training facility, offering globally recognized training and certifications for the
emerging offshore wind industry. The college also strives to put the needs of learners
first with support services and career advancement opportunities that lead to student
success by reducing barriers to educational access.
The college is one of the largest employers in the region and is dedicated to fostering
an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities
and lifestyles. Bristol is a public community college accredited by the New England
Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
