2020: News at 4Cs

Alexande E. Gomes of South Yarmouth has been appointed by Governor Charlie Baker as the newest member of the Cape Cod Community College Board of Trustees. Mr. Gomes has worked as a Community Partnership Manager for Santander Bank and is a graduate of Bridgewater State University and Bristol Community College.

December 21, 2020

Last week, Governor Charlie Baker signed the Fiscal Year 2021 budget into law, bringing with it a change in eligibility requirements for Student Trustees at community colleges and state universities in Massachusetts. The effort to change the decades-old law, and address the significant equity issues it has caused in recent years, was led by Cape Cod Community College’s Student Government Association (SGA) President, Caitlin Marotta, and Vice President, Lindzie White.

December 18, 2020

Cape Cod Community College has launched a virtual “STEM Mentoring Network” designed to connect students in the booming fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math with industry professionals and experts in the Cape and Islands region. The College is now seeking new mentors to help guide the next generation of STEM students into careers.

December 1, 2020

The Massachusetts State Senate has passed an amendment that would change eligibility requirements for Student Trustees at community colleges and state universities allowing part-time students to hold the position. The effort to change the decades-old law, and address the significant equity issues it has caused in recent years, was led by Cape Cod Community College’s Student Government Association (SGA) President, Caitlin Marotta, and Vice President, Lindzie White.

November 23, 2020

On Wednesday, October 28, 2020, Cape Cod Community College will induct new members into their chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the renowned international honor society for two-year colleges. Through 4Cs’ chapter of PTK, known as Alpha Upsilon Mu, students will gain access to special scholarship opportunities, career training and advice, national recognition for their academic achievements, and special notation on college transcripts.

October 27, 2020

In celebration of Massachusetts STEM Week, Cape Cod Community College and the Cape Cod Regional STEM Network are hosting a free “STEM Film Festival” from October 23-25. Community members, students, teachers, and parents can register and gain free access to five movies dedicated to science, technology, engineering, and math

October 21, 2020

In a continuing effort to offer the most relevant and timely education and training programs, Cape Cod Community College has launched a “Professional Skills Digital Badging Program” to help community members enhance their resumes and local businesses strengthen their workforce and employee credentials. The Digital Badging Program is the first of its kind in Massachusetts and will launch in November with four content areas: Intercultural Fluency, Resilience, Initiative and Collaboration.

October 13, 2020

Cape Cod Community College and the Cape Cod Regional STEM Network are coordinating local events for Massachusetts STEM Week across the Cape & Islands from October 19-23. All educators, students, families, employers, and organizations are encouraged to take part in any of the events that are planned.

October 7, 2020

To foster robust and thought provoking conversation about diversity, the newly established Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) Committee at Cape Cod Community College has launched a monthly virtual speaker series at the College called “Intentional Critical Conversations.”

September 25, 2020

On Wednesday, September 9, members of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (BORN) voted unanimously to reinstate full-approval status to the Nursing program at Cape Cod Community College. The vote comes two years after BORN had given the program a “warning” status, requiring the College improve National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) test scores after first-time pass rate scores fell below 80-percent, and maintain full compliance with all BORN regulations.

September 10, 2020