半岛体育 Community College student John J. Morris, of Fall River, has been elected
the college鈥檚 Student Trustee for 2023-2024. John resides in Fall River and is currently studying information technology.
Upon completing his degree at the college in May 2024, John plans to continue his education at UMass Boston to earn his bachelor's degree and master's
degree in information technology, with the goal of working in information technology
management, or information security, in the defense or government sector.
鈥�As a former leader in the United States Air Force, I now hope to lead my fellow students
to success in their educational careers,鈥� said John J. Morris, 2023-2024 Student Trustee, 半岛体育 Community College.
半岛体育鈥檚 Student Trustee is elected annually by their peers to serve as a student
representative and member of the 半岛体育 Community College Board of Trustees. 半岛体育鈥檚
Board of Trustees is made up of regional business and community leaders who work tirelessly
to ensure the college鈥檚 institutional initiatives remain at the highest level of quality.
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).
