The Bristol Community College's (BCC) Civic Engagement Program is designed to enhance student learning through the integration of academic learning in courses or through participation in community service, while encouraging civic engagement, social responsibility, development of workforces and community leadership skills and the ability to reflect on the connection between civic engagement and academic achievement. The College celebrated its 29th Experiential Education Recognition Breakfast on May 19, 2015 in the Commonwealth Center to recognize students, faculty and worksites for their participation in Cooperative Education through internships in community settings as well as students, faculty and their community partners for their participation in Civic Engagement through unpaid service in community settings. Director of Civic Engagement Dr. Mary Zahm was recognized by Dean of Teaching and Learning Suzanne Buglione, Ed.D. and Director of Cooperative Education Nicole Heaney for leading the program over more than twenty years.. A meeting of the Advisory Board followed the Recognition Breakfast. Click here for a 74-minute video of the event. Click here for photos of the 2014 event. For more information about Civic Engagement at BCC, contact Coordinator Erin Smith at 508-678-2811, Ext.3092.

(Top row) Former Director of Civic Engagement Dr. Mary Zahm poses for a photo with BCC President John Sbrega and Director of Cooperative Education Nicole Heaney as Civic Engagement staff members Maurice Cyr and Beth Dube talk with a student. (Row two) Dean of Teaching and Learning Suzanne Buglione, Ed.D., introduces President Jack Sbrega who, along with Co-op Coordinator David LePage presents the Outstanding Co-op Student Award to Jessica Souza. (Row three) Children's Advocacy Director of Development Vangy Auclair is presented with the Outstanding Co-op Employer Award by Civic Engagement Coordinator Erin Smith before Angie Crawford is awarded the Outstanding Civic Engagement Student award and a representative of the Boston Food Bank is given the Outstanding Civic Engagement Partner award. (Row four) Kelli Hiller receives the Outstanding Civic Engagement Faculty award before the Legacy Award is presented to Dr. Mary Zahm by Rebecca Clark. (Bottom row) Erin Smith meets with Director of Student Engagement Kathleen Burns, Maurice Cyr, Professor of Science and Chemistry James Pelletier, Youth Services Coordinator Christian McCloskey, and Dr. Zahm before Maurice gives a presentation on the BCC Mobile Market.