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Pricing
1947
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Study of the need for higher education in the Commonwealth undertaken by the State Board of Education, planting the seed for the future Massasoit Community College
1958
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The Massachusetts Board of Regional Community Colleges (now, Massachusetts Community Colleges) is created by the legislature to develop and execute an overall plan for regional community colleges.
Oct 1958
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Massachusetts Governor Foster Furcolo signed into law his bill, Chapter 605: An Act Establishing a Massachusetts Board of Regional Community Colleges and Providing for the Establishment of Regional Community Colleges, which established a system of community colleges for Massachusetts.
1961
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The proposal to bring a community college to the Brockton area was brought before the Brockton School Committee by George M. Romm, Chairman of the Education Committee of the Brockton Chamber of Commerce at that time.
1965
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Announcement made that a community college will be located in Brockton, Massachusetts as a result of a feasibility study conducted by the Brockton Chamber Of Commerce (now, Metro South Chamber of Commerce) with the combined efforts of area school committees and Representative Peter C. Asiaf and Senator James F. Burke.
1966
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Phillip B. Melody appointed first Dean of Massasoit Community College.
1966
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Dr. John W. Musselman appointed first President of Massasoit Community College (presidential term 1966-1978).
Sept 1966
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Classes began in the Charles M. Frolio School, North Abington, Massachusetts with 358 students and 22 faculty.
June 9, 1968
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Massasoit Community College had its first commencement with 137 students receiving their Associate Degrees.
Sept 1968
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Additional campuses were established at the former Howard School for Girls in West Bridgewater and the Mirimar School in Duxbury
Sept 1969
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The fall of 1969 began the fourth year of Massasoit Community College operating on two temporary campuses—West Bridgewater and North Abington.
Oct 28, 1969
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Massasoit Community College broke ground for the first five buildings at what was to become the Brockton Campus.
1970
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Massasoit Community College Foundation is incorporated to secure funding to the College for student scholarships and special projects.
May 8, 1970
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On May 8 1970, 250 faculty and students marched for peace after the fatal shooting at Kent State University and the escalating tensions in Southeast Asia.
1971
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) awards 10 year accreditation.
Feb 8, 1971
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The student council passed a 3 point war resolution calling for the complete withdrawal of all American forces from Southeast Asia, 40% cutback on military defense and release all political prisoners. A copy was sentto Senator Kennedy and Congressman Keith.
April 1971
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350 students at the Massasoit Duxbury campus signed a petition supporting the People’s Peace Treaty which called for a ceasefire, the withdrawal of American forces from Southeast Asia, the return of all American prisoners of war and the setup of a coalition government with legitimate elections.
1972
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The Brockton Campus of Massasoit Community College opened with the completion of Phase I of the construction.
1972
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Phase II of the construction began on the Brockton Campus
1972
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The Latch program started at Massasoit Community College with the name “Project Mainstream”.
1973
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“Project Mainstream” renamed Latch.
1973
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The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) opened.
March 6, 1973
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Dick Gregory performed at Massasoit Community College on March 6, 1973.
1974
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The May 8 edition of the Massasoit Community College newspaper The Futhur published an article entitled “because you only go around once: Home Beer Brewing”. The article provided a how to guide as well as the social and legal implications of home brewing.
May 31, 1974
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House Representative Margaret Heckler gave the commencement address to the graduating class on May 31, 1974.
1975
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Jim Craig played hockey at Massasoit Community College in 1975 - 1976. Jim is best known as the goalie on the 1980 U. S. Olympic hockey team who defeated the Soviet Olympic team and went on to win the gold medal for the United States team.
1978
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The Massasoit Senior Center opens.
1978
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In the Fall, Phase II construction was completed and occupancy of Brockton campus took place.
Nov 22, 1978
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Dr. George E. Ayers was appointed the second President of Massasoit Community College. (Presidential term 1978-1982)
1979
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New Theater Arts Program begin in September at Massasoit Community College.
1980
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The Board of Regional Community Colleges replaced by the Board of Regents of Higher Education (subsequent to reorganization of all of the boards).
1980
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MCC Self-Development Laboratory at Massasoit (SLAM) opens education to those without high school diplomas.
Sept 1980
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New high technology 30 week training program funded by a grant from the Comprehensive Employment and Training Program (CETA) begins.
Sept 8, 1980
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Massasoit Community College opens the first of its kind, Continuing Education Program for Nurses.
1981
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) awards five year accreditation.
1981
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After the State’s reorganization, the Massasoit Community College Board of Trustees assumed local control of the College.
1982
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Dr. Gerard F. Burke is appointed Dean of the College.
1982
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Many Boston State College faculty and staff join Massasoit Community College.
1982
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Representative Peter G. Asiaf awarded Massasoit Community College Distinguished Service Award.
1983
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Academic Resource Center (ARC) opened in the Fall.
1983
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The Children’s Center at Massasoit opens.
1983
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The Choices program began at Massasoit Community College.
1983
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Dr. Gerard F. Burke is appointed the third president of Massasoit Community College. (presidential term 1983-1996)
1983
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Melvin S. Louison awarded Massasoit Community College Distinguished Service Award.
1983
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Marguerite Donovan, Dean of Students, and Gerald Reese, Dean of Admissions, founded Massasoit's Phi Theta Kappa chapter, Alpha Kappa Upsilon.
1984
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Massasoit offers a comprehensive assessment/ career counseling program for eligible recipients of A.F.D.C.
1984
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First Telecourses are offered: “Heritage: Jews and Civilization” and “The Brain”
1984
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MCC is awarded 2 grants totaling $20,000.00 from the Board of Regents of Higher Education for The Adult Learners Program and work study.
1984
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The International Touch Club began, meeting every Friday at noon during the school year.
1985
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Blue Hills Technical Institute (1966) merges with Massasoit and becomes the Canton Campus.
1985
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Massasoit is one of 63 colleges in the nation awarded a grant of $182, 932.00 meant to improve the quality of education. Funds will be used for improving the quality of academic programs, developing services for special needs students, create an office for marketing services and develop information systems management.
1985
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The Massasoit Community College Board of Trustees signed a contract with the Division of Capital Planning and Operations (changed to Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance or DCAM in 1999) and Hospital Efficiency Corporation for a ten year pilot project in energy conservation designed to pay for capital improvements at the College and save 1.4 million dollars in energy costs during the ten years.
1985
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President Dr. Gerard Burke announced that Massasoit Community College will have its own cable television station. Massasoit is the first educational institution in the state to have control over a local cable television channel.
1986
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) awards 10 year accreditation.
1987
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Massasoit becomes the first public two year college to adopt a core curriculum. A pilot program is held in the spring semester with full implementation expected the following September.
1987
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Massasoit Community College, Cape Cod Community College, Bridgewater State College and the Plymouth school system are offering vocational training and college courses to the unemployed through the Plymouth College Center.
1988
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Dr. Gerald F Burke, President, submitted the final report of the Core Implementation Group to the Board of Regents of Higher Education.
1988
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Dr. Ernest L Boyer, President of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Learning spoke at Massasoit Community College. In his speech he congratulated Massasoit for its initiative in academics, especially the adoption of a core curriculum for the times.
1988
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Dr. Gerald F Burke, President, and Massasoit Community College’s Long Range Planning Committee submitted “The Long Range Plan- 1988-1993” to the Board of Regents of Higher Education.
1989
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Engineering professor Harry E. Haff was honored at his retirement for 21 years of teaching at Massasoit Community College.
1989
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The Massasoit Community College TV Center received a $30,000 grant from Brockton Community Cable Television. The funds are for several new programs in the coming season.
1989
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Dedication of the Senator Anna P. Buckley Fine Arts Center at Massasoit Community College, Brockton on October 18, 1989.
1990
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Massasoit established new records with a 9% gain in applications and a 6% increase in enrollment.
1990
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The Senior Summer Institute began.
1990
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Board of Trustees approved contract with Unisys Corporation of Wellesley for financing for an upgrade of the computer system to state-of-the-art technology.
1991
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Massasoit student, Silvina Zarate, along with seven others was nominated to the Academic All American Team for 1991.
1991
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Higher Education Coordinating Council (HECC) replaces the Board of Regents of Higher Education.
1991
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Massasoit President Gerard F. Burke announced that Massasoit became first community college to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Soviet Union. The agreement will set the stage for discussions with the Supreme Soviet officials for a community college system in that country.
1992
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Special Jubilee Performance Series marks Massasoit’s 25th year.
1992
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Massasoit takes part in hands-across-the sea program with the Wider Horizons/ International Vocational Training Program with Ireland beginning on both the Brockton and Canton campuses.
1992
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Members of the Massasoit faculty and staff formed the Massasoit Silver Savoyards to perform “The Mikado” for the 25th anniversary celebration.
1993
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Dr. Gerard F. Burke was honored by Temple Israel as “Brockton’s Best of ‘93” for his contributions to the city.
1993
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The first early childhood conference brought hundreds of day care specialists and educators from across New England to Massasoit.
1993
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Massasoit opens The Job Placement Center; this program is the first of its kind. It is designed to help students find work while attending college and upon graduation in their chosen fields. There are also two computers available to help students create resume and learn new skills.
1994
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The Dental Assistant Program in Canton received full approval on its accreditation status.
1994
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Marguerite Donovan stepped down as dean of students after 14 years.
1994
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The National Junior College Athletic Association and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America recognized 7 members of Massasoit Men’s soccer for their outstanding performances during the 1993 championship season.
1995
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Jack Williams, co-anchor of WBZ Channel 4 News spoke at Massasoit’s commencement ceremony.
1995
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In the Spring, the first All-College Planning Meeting takes place
1995
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Richard Frye awarded a Massasoit Community College Honorary Degree.
1995
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Tom Frizzell was chosen as the Division 2 Northeast District Coach of the Year by the American Baseball Coaches Association.
1996
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) awards 10 year accreditation.
1996
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Board of Higher Education replaces HECC.
1996
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Dr. Gerard F. Burke resigns effective May 31.
Louis R. Colombo appointed interim president.
1996
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Massasoit Theatre Company produced two plays Romeo and Juliet in April as well as Damn Yankees in November.
1997
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The Conference Center opens, offering 7200 square feet of meeting space for local businesses and other community organizations.
1997
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Dr. Robert Rose is appointed fourth President of Massasoit Community College. (presidential term 1997-2001)
1997
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The Proactive Learning Assistance Network (PLAN), a part of the U.S. Department of Education’s “TRiO Student Support Services” (SSS) Federal Program, started at Massasoit Community College.
1998
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Alzheimer exhibit and program received Certificate of Commendation from Brockton Mayor Yunits.
1998
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Kids College offered during the summer.
1998
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Massasoit Baseball goes in to post season play as #1 NJCCA team in the nation.
1998
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The SeniorNet program began in May at the Massasoit Senior Center .
1998
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Weekend class offerings start spring 1998
April 3, 1998
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Julian Bond addresses Massasoit community on April 3rd in Student Lounge.
October 17, 1998
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On October 17, 1998, the 1st Annual Massasoit Community College Gala is held, a fund raising activity run by the Massasoit Gala Committee and the Massasoit Foundation, Inc.
1999
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Massasoit hosts Teaching and Learning Conference in February 1999
1999
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The Student Union is renamed Student Center.
1999
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Massasoit Community College purchases license for WebCT (now Blackboard Learning Management System), an online proprietary virtual learning environment system.
2000
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Community College Presidents initiate statewide Distance Education Program
2000
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Massasoit Community College joins the Old Colony Library Network
2000
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“The Associate: a newsletter for alumni and friends of Massasoit Community College” is published.
March 4, 2000
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On March 4, 2000, the 2nd Annual Massasoit Community College Gala, “Carnevale” is held – a fund raising activity run by the Massasoit Gala Committee and the Massasoit Foundation, Inc.
2001
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First online course is offered (course is taught completely online).
March 3, 2001
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On March 3, 2001, the 3rd Annual Massasoit Community College Gala, “An Evening In Paris” is held – a fund raising activity run by the Massasoit Gala Committee and the Massasoit Foundation, Inc.