Bunker Hill Community College
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Bunker Hill Community College is a two-year community college
located in Charlestown
, Boston
, Massachusetts
. It is an urban campus with over 10,000 students. Six in ten students are people of color and more than half of all students are women. There are 650 international students attending BHCC; they come from 94 countries and speak more than 75 languages. A secondary campus is located in Chelsea, Massachusetts
, and there are satellite locations in Cambridge, East Boston, Revere, Somerville and Boston's South End. The college is part of the Massachusetts
community college
network. It is the largest Community College out of all the Community Colleges in the Massachuetts Community College network.
The college, located on the former site of the Charlestown State Prison
, opened in 1973 in vicinity of Bunker Hill—site of the Battle of Bunker Hill
during the siege of Boston in the Revolutionary War.
The college was featured in the movie Good Will Hunting
, as the location where Robin Williams
' character teaches. BHCC behavioral science chairperson, John P. Reeves, served as a model for Williams’ character.
Founded in 1973 by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, BHCC enrolls 11009 students in day, evening, weekend, web-based and distance learning courses and programs. The College offers more than 68 associate degree and certificate programs that prepare students for successful employment and transfer to four-year universities. The College also has expansive course offerings in English as a Second Language and Adult Basic Education.
With students from over 103 countries, and students of color comprising more than half of the student’s population, BHCC is one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan colleges in New England. The average age of students is 28, nearly two-thirds are women and the majority of all students work while attending college.
A leader in workforce education, the College’s academic and technical programs offered at two campuses, five satellites and through distance learning models reflect the workforce of the local and regional economy. The additional resources of the Workforce Development Center and ACT Center further support the Greater Boston communities’ employment training needs.
Associate in Arts concentrations are designed to permit the student to transfer smoothly to four-year colleges and universities.
Associate in Science programs are designed to develop the knowledge and skills required for employment at the conclusion of the associate degree. In addition to employment preparation, many Associate in Science programs have transfer options.
A wide variety of certificate programs provide skills training and job upgrade opportunities for students who successfully complete these programs.
There are 6 athletic teams at Bunker Hill Community College, offering both Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Basketball, and Baseball/Softball, as well as intramural/recreational programs and leisure-time activities.
The softball field at BHCC is often used by Boston area recreational softball leagues such as EMAAC. Legend has it that the field was built on an ancient Native-American burial ground. This caused the field to be cursed and athletes playing on the field often end up being taken away in ambulances.
The Office of Student Activities and Athletics serves as the central clearinghouse for all student activities and provides administrative support for teams, councils, clubs and organizations.
Community college
A community college is a type of educational institution. The term can have different meanings in different countries.-Australia:Community colleges carry on the tradition of adult education, which was established in Australia around mid 19th century when evening classes were held to help adults...
located in Charlestown
Charlestown, Massachusetts
Charlestown is a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, United States, and is located on a peninsula north of downtown Boston. Charlestown was originally a separate town and the first capital of the Massachusetts Bay Colony; it became a city in 1847 and was annexed by Boston on January 5, 1874...
, Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
. It is an urban campus with over 10,000 students. Six in ten students are people of color and more than half of all students are women. There are 650 international students attending BHCC; they come from 94 countries and speak more than 75 languages. A secondary campus is located in Chelsea, Massachusetts
Chelsea, Massachusetts
Chelsea is a city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States directly across the Mystic River from the city of Boston. It is the smallest city in Massachusetts in land area, and the 26th most densely populated incorporated place in the country.-History:...
, and there are satellite locations in Cambridge, East Boston, Revere, Somerville and Boston's South End. The college is part of the Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
community college
Community college
A community college is a type of educational institution. The term can have different meanings in different countries.-Australia:Community colleges carry on the tradition of adult education, which was established in Australia around mid 19th century when evening classes were held to help adults...
network. It is the largest Community College out of all the Community Colleges in the Massachuetts Community College network.
The college, located on the former site of the Charlestown State Prison
Charlestown State Prison
Charlestown State Prison was a correctional facility in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts operated by the Massachusetts Department of Correction. The facility was located between Austin and Washington Streets and in proximity to the Boston and Maine Railroad tracks that intersected with the...
, opened in 1973 in vicinity of Bunker Hill—site of the Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill took place on June 17, 1775, mostly on and around Breed's Hill, during the Siege of Boston early in the American Revolutionary War...
during the siege of Boston in the Revolutionary War.
The college was featured in the movie Good Will Hunting
Good Will Hunting
Good Will Hunting is a 1997 drama film directed by Gus Van Sant and starring Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Ben Affleck, Minnie Driver, and Stellan Skarsgård...
, as the location where Robin Williams
Robin Williams
Robin McLaurin Williams is an American actor and comedian. Rising to fame with his role as the alien Mork in the TV series Mork and Mindy, and later stand-up comedy work, Williams has performed in many feature films since 1980. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance...
' character teaches. BHCC behavioral science chairperson, John P. Reeves, served as a model for Williams’ character.
Campus
Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is a multi-campus urban institution, its main campus situated in the historic Charlestown neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. A second campus is located in nearby Chelsea, Massachusetts; five satellites are located in the local communities of Cambridge, East Boston, Malden, Revere, Somerville and Boston’s South End.Founded in 1973 by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, BHCC enrolls 11009 students in day, evening, weekend, web-based and distance learning courses and programs. The College offers more than 68 associate degree and certificate programs that prepare students for successful employment and transfer to four-year universities. The College also has expansive course offerings in English as a Second Language and Adult Basic Education.
With students from over 103 countries, and students of color comprising more than half of the student’s population, BHCC is one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan colleges in New England. The average age of students is 28, nearly two-thirds are women and the majority of all students work while attending college.
A leader in workforce education, the College’s academic and technical programs offered at two campuses, five satellites and through distance learning models reflect the workforce of the local and regional economy. The additional resources of the Workforce Development Center and ACT Center further support the Greater Boston communities’ employment training needs.
Academics
Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) offers numerous programs of study. They include Associate in Arts (A.A.) degrees, Associate in Science (A.S.) degrees and certificate programs.Associate in Arts concentrations are designed to permit the student to transfer smoothly to four-year colleges and universities.
Associate in Science programs are designed to develop the knowledge and skills required for employment at the conclusion of the associate degree. In addition to employment preparation, many Associate in Science programs have transfer options.
A wide variety of certificate programs provide skills training and job upgrade opportunities for students who successfully complete these programs.
Athletics
Bunker Hill also offers athletic facilities.There are 6 athletic teams at Bunker Hill Community College, offering both Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Basketball, and Baseball/Softball, as well as intramural/recreational programs and leisure-time activities.
The softball field at BHCC is often used by Boston area recreational softball leagues such as EMAAC. Legend has it that the field was built on an ancient Native-American burial ground. This caused the field to be cursed and athletes playing on the field often end up being taken away in ambulances.
The Office of Student Activities and Athletics serves as the central clearinghouse for all student activities and provides administrative support for teams, councils, clubs and organizations.