An open enrollment, two year college, Massasoit admits students of all educational backgrounds and skill levels. Chronically under-funded and currently facing severe budget cuts, Massasoit –like many other community colleges—represents in most extreme form both the hope and the challenges of democratizing access to higher education for diverse students in the United States. Its students are increasingly diverse and its faculty are predominantly white, and in many cases, not far from retirement age.

In comparison with the other institutions in the NECIT cohort, MCC’s students are probably the most varied in levels of skill, academic preparation and English-language facility. Although there are some campus-based events that focus on teaching, faculty carry a heavy (5/5) courseload and do not enjoy opportunities for collaborative work on teaching issues.

Address

1 Massasoit Blvd
Brockton, MA 02302

Seminar Participants

Richard Pepp (seminar facilitator)
English Department
rpepp@massasoit.mass.edu
508-588-9100 Ext. 1835

Rebecca Shipman Hurst
Professor, Human Services
rshipman@massasoit.mass.edu
508-588-9100 Ext. 1768
 
Kathleen Walsh
Business Management, Instructor
Kwalsh@massasoit.mass.edu
508-588-9100 Ext. 1681
 
Gerald Janey
Professor, Science/Engineering Technology
gjaney@massasoit.mass.edu
508-781-821-2222 Ext 2645
 
Joyce Rain Anderson
Writing Center/World Language Coordinator
Adjunct Professor, English/ESL
janderson@massasoit.mass.edu
508-588-9100 Ext. 1975

Linda Cohen
English, Adjunct Professor
lcohen@massasoit.mass.edu
508-243-8815

Nicole Clark-Ramirez
English, Adjunct Professor
ntclarkramirez@msn.com
617-546-7930