Bristol Community College’s Alumni Association has elected John J. Morris '23, of
Fall River, as the Alumni Trustee of the college’s Board of Trustees.
John J. Morris graduated from Bristol with associate degrees in engineering technology
and general studies, before earning bachelor's degrees in criminal justice from Bay
State College and information technology from the University of Massachusetts Boston.
He served on the college's Board of Trustees, as a Student Trustee, from 2023 to 2024 and is a volunteer with several community organizations.
John currently serves as an Outreach Coordinator for Student Veterans of America (SVA), a premier non-profit organization leading service, research, programs, and advocacy
for veterans in higher education. SVA offers a variety of professional development,
employment partnerships and advising opportunities.
Bristol Community College’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 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).
