Holyoke Community College: College Information

Mission & Goals

Institutional Information
and Research

Holyoke Community College’s mission is to serve the Pioneer Valley by providing comprehensive, high-quality educational opportunities that are responsive to community needs and meet the intellectual, esthetic, and practical needs of a diverse student body.

Serving an economically, educationally and linguistically diverse population, the College has a special commitment to public school partnerships and adult literacy. Holyoke Community College is the site for vital educational opportunity programs including an Upward Bound Program, a Massachusetts Educational Opportunity Program, and the regional center for a System for Adult Basic Education Support for Western Massachusetts.

HCC’s Strategic Priorities

Build a cohesive, intentional first year experience for students new to HCC, based on Foundations of Excellence recommendations.
Strengthen academic quality through increased professional development and adequate library and information technology resources.
Hire at least 5 additional full-time faculty in FY09; research and develop a comprehensive 5-year instructional staffing plan; and increase the number of full-time permanent staff positions in areas that support college priorities and meet enrollment growth.
Create an aggressive strategy to recruit and retain a diverse population of faculty and staff.
Support transition to College initiatives in response to educational and workforce development needs throughout the City of Holyoke and the region.
Develop a comprehensive plan for the campus to achieve environmental sustainability and increase student awareness of global and environmental issues.
Develop processes that improve communication and participation in decision-making by all segments of the campus community.