Bristol Community College was recently honored with a Member Milestone by the Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in recognition of the college’s 50 years of chamber membership.
The recognition was presented to Bristol Community College President Laura L. Douglas
and Dean of the Taunton Center Robert Rezendes, by President & CEO of the Taunton
Area Chamber of Commerce Kris Silva, at the college’s Taunton Center.
The Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce has been dedicated to promoting a thriving and prosperous economy and community for
the Greater Taunton Area for more than 100 years. The chamber offers networking events,
question-and-answer sessions with local legislators, webinars and more.
Bristol Community College’s Taunton Center, located at 2 Hamilton Street, offers a variety of course offerings and student services.
The reimagined center features a Library Learning Commons, high-tech biology and chemistry
labs, computer labs, an auditorium and a full-sized gymnasium, which is home to the
Bristol Bayhawks’ Athletics programs.
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 more than 130 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).
