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CONNECT CHRONICLE
February 5, 2013
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Commissioner Freeland Visits CONNECT
Leaders
Department of Higher Education Commissioner Richard Freeland joined the Presidents, Chancellor, and top leaders from the five CONNECT colleges and universities on January 29 to learn how the institutions are working together to save money, promote college attendance and completion, improve workforce alignment, increase interest and achievement in science and technology, and foster civic engagement.
Now in its tenth year, CONNECT is the only consortium in the state that focuses on public higher education and brings together all three segments of the Commonwealth's higher education system: community colleges, state universities, and UMass. Its mission is to foster the accessibility, quality, and affordability of higher education, and to advance the educational, cultural, and economic life of the Southeastern Massachusetts region.
Stated Commissioner Freeland, "CONNECT is an example regionally, as the Vision Project is statewide, of how we are knitting the system together so that we can act in a more unified way to reach public higher education's goals." In support of Governor Patrick's proposal to add $252 million in higher education funding in FY14, the Commissioner commented, "Massachusetts needs the most educated citizenry and workforce in the nation. To achieve that goal, you have to invest in public higher education." |
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New Video Introduces CONNECTLink, Our One-Stop Site for Interns
 Still wondering if CONNECTLink, our FREE one-stop site to recruit interns from all five campuses, is right for you? The CONNECT Internship Directors have produced a five-minute video discussing CONNECTLink, how to use it, and the value of employing interns from our Southeastern Massachusetts colleges and universities. View it at http://www.connectsemass.org/CONNECTLink.htm
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State Leaders Urge Veterans to GO PUBLIC!
On January 10, 2013, Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray, Veterans Services Secretary Coleman Nee, and Congressman Stephen Lynch (8th District MA) joined CONNECT campus leaders and students at Bristol Community College in Fall River. The goals: to promote the Commonwealth's commitment to veterans and to encourage veterans to use their Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits at Massachusetts' public colleges and universities.
Seventy people filled the auditorium as Lt. Governor Murray pointed out that the Commonwealth's public colleges and universities are educating half of the returning servicemen and women who pursue higher education. The five CONNECT campuses collectively serve over 1,200 veterans.
Three Southeastern Massachusetts students--Jared Oliver of UMass Dartmouth, Ashley Gavin of Massasoit Community College, and Adam McElroy from Bridgewater State University--spoke about their experiences of enrolling in public higher education upon their return from service and praised the colleges and universities for the support they received in making the transition from military to academic life. |
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Campus News and Events
Cape Cod Community College: Celebration of Theatre Arts' Nicholas Dorr
January 28-February 22, 2013
Higgins Art Gallery
Nicholas Dorr has enjoyed a long career as a designer, performer, and director. This solo exhibition features a wide array of his stellar stage design models, costume designs, and photographs of productions. He's added visual magic to over 200 productions for the theatre, including Aristophanes' The Birds and Electra with the Greek National Theatre in New York and Hamlet at the Manhattan Theatre Club. He is the recipient of numerous awards for his stage designs including six Dramalogue awards, the L.A. Weekly Award and the Ovation Award. He currently lives on Cape Cod. Learn more at the gallery's website.
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth: Engaged Scholarship Think Tank
February 8, 2013, 10AM-2PM
Charlton College of Business Room 115
UMD's Leduc Center for Civic Engagement will host a discussion on Policies and Implementation of Civic Engagement in Massachusetts, with special guests MA Senator Richard T. Moore and Shelley Tinkham, assistant commissioner for MA Board of Higher Education. In the last two years, two significant statewide initiatives have been underway to advance civic engagement and learning policies and practices in the Commonwealth: the Vision Project and the Special Commission on Civic Engagement and Learning. How will campuses respond to these state civic engagement initiatives? Will communities see these initiatives as promising for community and economic development? Registration is $100; RSVP to nerche@umb.edu.
Bristol Community College: Winter Social 2013
February 8, 2013, 6-8PM
Commonwealth College Center, Fall River
This casually elegant cocktail reception is the BCC Foundation's annual fundraiser, with proceeds going to support scholarships and faculty grant programs. Lavish and imaginative hors d'oeuvres are prepared by Chef John Caressimo and the Culinary Arts department. Entertainment is provided by the Meadow-Larks. Admission is $40 per person; for tickets call 508.678.2811, x2007.
Bridgewater State University: Japan Friendship Concert
February 11, 2013, 7PM
Horace Mann Auditorium, Boyden Hall
More than a dozen musicians will take the stage for a program of Japanese and international music honoring the legacy of Shuji Isawa. Mr. Isawa graduated from the Bridgewater State Normal School in 1877. Upon returning to his native Japan, he played an instumental role in introducing public education to his homeland and is revered there today for his contributions to the advancement of teaching and learning. The concert features the Boston Chamber Orchestra. Admission is free; see the flyer here.
 Massasoit Community College: "The Other Wes Moore"
April 4, 2013, 6:30PM
Anna P. Buckley Performing Arts Center
Meet the New York Times Best Selling Author Wes Moore. Two kids with the same name, living in the same city: One grew up to be a Rhodes Scholar, decorated combat veteran, White House Fellow, and business leader. The other is serving a life sentence in prison for felony murder. Here is the story of two boys and the journey of a generation, appropriate for ages 14 and up. Admission is free with the donation of a non-perishable food item. Tickets are required and can be reserved by calling the box office at (508) 427-1234. Visit the website for more information.
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To suggest future articles or calendar notices to appear in the CONNECT Chronicle, please email Kim Williams, CONNECT staff assistant, at kim.williams@connectsemass.org. All events to be included must be open to participants from all CONNECT member institutions. |
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