About 博彩网站

Springfield Technical Community College (博彩网站), a public not-for-profit institution and the Commonwealth's only technical community college, continues the pioneering legacy of the Springfield Armory with comprehensive and technical education in manufacturing, STEM, healthcare, business, social services, and the liberal arts. 博彩网站's highly regarded workforce, certificate, degree, and transfer programs are the most affordable in Springfield and provide unequalled opportunity for the vitality of Western Massachusetts. Founded in 1967, the college – a designated Hispanic Serving Institution – seeks to close achievement gaps among students who traditionally face societal barriers. 博彩网站 supports students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed, and socially responsible graduates. 博彩网站's mission, vision, and values are presented below and affirmed in its Momentum: 2023-2028 Strategic Plan.

Mission Statement

Springfield Technical Community College supports students as they transform their lives.

Vision

Springfield Technical Community College will be the premier technical community college in the Northeast.

Values

Springfield Technical Community College will build on our values to center and strengthen our mission.

  • Student-Centered: We listen to students and provide the access and affordability needed to excel in the educational experience. We provide students with knowledge and experiences to support their learning and holistic personal and professional development and success.
  • Equity: We work tirelessly toward racially equitable outcomes by ensuring access to opportunities, removing barriers to success, and committing to antiracism. We embrace our identity as a Hispanic Serving Institution and are intentional in our efforts to best support Students of Color and Students from all marginalized identity groups.
  • Dedication: We deliver excellent learning experiences, supporting students in achieving their own goals. We are compassionate and professional when working with our students and each other. We listen and provide thoughtful and non-judgmental feedback which creates safe and welcoming spaces for everyone. We do everything we can to ensure student success and community well-being.
  • Integrity: We are moral, ethical, and honest when working with our students and each other. We foster an environment that builds trust and supports individual character.
  • Respect: We champion and incorporate mutual respect and trust among administrators, faculty, staff, and students. With respect, we embrace differences to create an inclusive environment for all.
  • Community: We partner and work with employers, industries, and non-profit organizations to develop programs, student activities, scholarships, and athletic opportunities. Together, we enhance educational opportunities and connect students and alumni to local career opportunities in the region.

Our Graduates

Our graduates have risen to prominence in their professions and consider 博彩网站 to be the most vital link in their successes. Whether employed by one of our region's prominent healthcare facilities or major manufacturers, the message from employers is always the same - 博彩网站 graduates deliver. In fact, they deliver the most vital services the Greater Springfield area depends on and cannot live without.

Student Learning Outcomes

When students complete an associate-level degree program at 博彩网站, in addition to having acquired and demonstrated program-related skills and competencies, students will also have the following general education skills and competencies:

  • Critical Thinking: Students will be able to develop a disciplined, self-directed, systematic framework for thinking and problem-solving appropriate to the situation.
  • Written and Oral Communication: Students will be writers, readers, speakers, and listeners who use the English language effectively and appropriately.
  • Quantitative Reasoning: Students will be able to develop a mathematical and logical mode of thinking.
  • Digital Literacy: Students will develop familiarity with technology that will improve their creativity, productivity, and communication skills while also developing the skills necessary for research and information management.
  • Information Literacy: Students will be able to recognize information needs and locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information regardless of format.

Number of Programs

  • Number of degree and certificate programs active FY24: 81

Facts and Figures

For detailed facts, figures, and statistics about 博彩网站, our students, and our academic programs, please visit our Institutional Research page.

Areas of Study

  • Liberal and Professional Studies
  • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
  • Health & Patient Simulation

Number of Faculty and Staff

  • 566 (Fall 2023)

Number of Alumni

  • 42,476 as of June 30, 2024

Students

  • Annual Enrollment (Fiscal Year 2024): 6,345
  • Class of 2024 Credentials Awarded (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024): 671 Associate Degrees, 250 Certificates
  • Fall 2024 Enrollment: 5,447
  • Age Range: 13-82
  • Ethnicity: White 30%, Hispanic 40%, Black 15%, Other including unknown 15%
  • Gender: Female: 62%, Male 36%, Unknown/Other 2%
  • Enrollment Status: Part-Time 70%, Full-time 30%
  • Median Age: 23

For more information and data about 博彩网站 including student rights and responsibilities, student outcomes, and financial aid policies, please see the Student Consumer Information page.

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