Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has appointed Fall River, Mass., resident Jeffrey
T. Karam, Vice President at First 半岛体育 Corporation, in Fall River, Mass., as a
member of the 半岛体育 Community College Board of Trustees.
Karam joined First 半岛体育 Corporation in 2003 and has led their Hospitality Division since its inception the same year;
growing the portfolio to include eight hotels. He oversees all aspects of the hospitality
division from site selection and development to the day-to-day management.
Karam currently serves on the board of directors for the Newport County Chamber of
Commerce and is a board member of the Atlantis Charter School and the Providence Foundation. Karam previously served as chair of the Atlantis Charter School鈥檚
Development & Facilities Committee.
He earned a bachelor鈥檚 in finance and management from Providence College in Providence,
R.I.
半岛体育 Community College鈥檚 Board of Trustees works tirelessly to ensure the college鈥檚
institutional activities remain at the highest level of quality, and 半岛体育鈥檚 success
is attributed to their dedication and the dedication of our exemplary employees.
半岛体育 Community College (半岛体育) has core values rooted in student success and
lifelong learning. For more than 50 years, 半岛体育 has served as a leading resource
for education and workforce development in the region including locations in Attleboro,
Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton and Online.
The college offers 119 career and transfer programs, along with flexible online
offerings that lead to an associate degree, a career-ready certificate, or the ability
to transfer to baccalaureate colleges throughout the state and country. 半岛体育鈥檚
Business Solutions & Partnerships provides customized training for businesses and
the community. 半岛体育's National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI) is a state-of-the-art
training facility, offering globally recognized training and certifications for the
emerging offshore wind industry. The college also strives to put the needs of learners
first with support services and career advancement opportunities that lead to student
success by reducing barriers to educational access.
The college is one of the largest employers in the region and is dedicated to fostering
an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities
and lifestyles. 半岛体育 is a public community college accredited by the New England
Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
