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To best serve our communities during these unique times, Manchester and Middlesex Community Colleges continued to foster relationships with local and state representatives by hosting a "Virtual Forum for Legislators: Opening Opportunities for Higher Education" on March 18.
Capital-East Regional President Robert Steinmetz, Ed.D., emphasized the goals of achieving financially sustainable campuses and improving student outcomes. He appreciates the importance of the PACT program and the $6 million allocation that allows the program to continue, but requested additional funds to meet current and future needs.
"Remember the stories of our students. They are the future of our state," said Jane Gates, Ph.D., Interim President, Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. Dr. Gates reiterated the priority of keeping students as safe as possible while equitably improving their outcomes.
Link to MCC video: Manchester student Stefan Hall, Fall 2021
Link to MxCC video: Middlesex graduate Holly Kinney, Class of 2014
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Many thanks to those of you who were able to attend the Joint Legislative Forum hosted by Middlesex Community College, Manchester Community College, and leaders from the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System. It was a pleasure to see you! At Middlesex, our motto is “Working Together as One Team.” Each one of you is an important member of our team.
Thank you to all who were able to attend the MCC/MxCC Joint Legislative Forum. It was a pleasure to meet you, if only virtually! For those of our delegation unable to attend the event, I will provide you with a summary of our discussion, and I look forward to opportunities in the future to have discussions with you about the issues that are important to your constituents!