Bristol Community College student Samuel Horton elected the college’s Student Trustee
for 2022-2023
Bristol Community College student Samuel Horton has been elected the college’s Student
Trustee for 2022-2023. Samuel resides in New Bedford, Mass., with his wife and two
children, and is currently studying mechanical engineering.
Upon completing his degree at the college in May 2023, Samuel plans to continue his
education at a four-year institution to pursue a career working with renewable energy
and solar farms.
“Making sure that students have what they need to succeed is my main priority,” said
Samuel Horton, 2022-2023 Student Trustee, Bristol Community College. “I like being engaged with the college community and the more engaged I am, the
more I succeed in my academics.”
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).
