Academic Affairs

The Office of Academic Affairs provides oversight and leadership for all credit-bearing academic programs, instruction, and support services at all College locations, including online.  

Activities and areas of responsibility include oversight of curriculum, planning, budget administration, staffing, professional development for faculty and professional staff, development of degree and certificate programs, and various professional accreditations.

The fundamental goal of the Office of Academic Affairs is to promote student learning by fostering excellence in teaching and an environment that promotes individual students to develop into critical thinkers and autonomous learners.

 

Academic Freedom Policy

90% completed

The Academic Affairs office is driving the adoption of a shared policy on Academic Freedom to ensure adequate faculty protection of first amendment related rights in the classroom.

 

Dean, Behavioral & Social Sciences and Education

90% completed

The Dean of Behavioral & Social Sciences and Education will provide senior-level vision, leadership and administrative direction for Behavioral & Social Science and Education and oversee all programs within the area; an Interim Dean will serve in this capacity until a permanent Dean is selected.

 

CPL ACE Alignment with JST

30% completed

We have identified which programs students with JST are pursuing and initiated contact with faculty members about the review process.

 

Advisory Board Handbook

60% completed

The Advisory Board Handbook is being reviewed and updated.

The Program List Creation project is currently on hold; the tracker will be restored when the project resumes.

Equity Commitment

Bristol Community College's academic programs strive to provide equitable educational opportunities to all students and create a sense of belonging. We engage students in rigorous learning, striving to transform attitudes and beliefs to position our students to become agents of change and serve as leaders in our communities.

 

Helpful Links & Forms

• Academic Calendars
• Academic Directory
• Academic Policies
• Commonwealth Honors Program‌
• Course Catalogs
• Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)
• Student Handbook

 

Academic Affairs Contact Information

 

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