Welcome to STCC

Hello,
Welcome to teaching at Springfield Technical Community College [STCC]. The College is committed to providing professional development for faculty so you are better able to support our students as they transform their lives. 

In addition to professional development opportunities, STCC offers instructional design support with experts who are here to coach you in your teaching skills.  STCC offers numerous opportunities to advance your teaching skills. 

Please familiarize yourself the the student support services, scroll down this page, available to your STCC students. Bookmark this for future reference and if you have any questions, connect with your Chair, Assistant Dean or Dean directly or email Mary Wiseman. 

Mary Wiseman, Ed.D.
Director of Instructional Innovation and Faculty Investment  B17 | Room 217

Meet in Building 17 Room 210. Light breakfast, snack and lunch and beverages will be provided.

8:30-9:00am   Welcome, Introductions, Meet the Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning Team 

9-9:30am   Presidential Introduction

9:30-10am Vice President and Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs Introduction 

10-10:30am Vice President of Student Affairs Introduction

10:30-10:45am Break | Snack

10:45am-12:30pm MCCC Union Cabinet

12:30-1pm Lunch | New faculty are invited to stay, or grab-n-go depending upon departmental obligations and schedules.

All New Faculty will participate in the September 3 Professional Development Day's activities. 

STCC Instructional Design Team

• STCC has two instructional designers (IDs): Kyle Stephanie Kraus and Marisha Marks. Marisha or Kyle are here to support faculty throughout their time teaching at STCC. Both are extremely knowledgeable on pedagogy, technology, accessibility, and teaching strategies. Book appointments to meet 1:1 with either:

• Marisha Marks' Booking Page

• Kyle Stephanie Kraus' Booking Page 

STCC Information & Technology 

Your STCC Account gives you access to log onto STCCNet portal, Gmail, Blackboard, ARIES, Password Manager, and STCC computers and printers. The same username and password are used to log in to all STCC Account systems. For help accessing your STCC Account please see the Getting Started with STCC Account page.

The IT department recently changed several internal processes to provide a more efficient onboarding experience for students, faculty, and staff. IT Onboarding webpage.

For assistance with the onboarding process, please email STCC Help Desk or call 413-755-4016 (x4016 on campus). Thank you. 

New to Google Workspace? Check out the how-to archives.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We, The Springfield Technical Community College Anti-racism and Inclusion Alliance (AIA) aim to build on our identity as a “Peoples College” and the only career and technical community college leader in the State of Massachusetts, to strive towards strengthening our commitment to the racial, cultural experiences within our community and institution. We honor this commitment at the national, state, local, and institutional levels. At the national level we recognize systemic and institutionalized racism with a specific focus on higher education and the community college environment and the past, present, future racist policies, practices, as being embedded in our society and function as an institution.  We realize inequitable policies and practices serve to perpetuate systematic oppression and fosters a variety of problematic challenges faced by our students, faculty, and staff creating barriers to academic success and degree completion, and impedes the progress of The College as a whole.  The AIA website has some wonderful information and resources on culturally responsive teaching pratices. 

STCC Procedures/Contractual Responsibilities

Please be aware of your contractual obligations and the employee calendar.  Be aware of the contractual forms and due dates. Faculty are required to engage in College Service Activities.  Full time faculty also carry a student advising load. Contact your Dean [or Dean Administrator] with any specific questions.  

STCC Registrar's Office and ARIES

The Registrar’s Office provides support to students, faculty, and staff through the facilitation of administrative processes; ensures the privacy, accuracy, and preservation of student records; complies with FERPA, STCC policies, and State and Federal regulations; and upholds ethical standards in the execution of duties. 

STCC Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act [FERPA] 

STCC Student Affairs

• Student Affairs

• STCC Student Handbook

• STCC Care Team

STCC's Student Financial Services Department has adopted the following NASFAA and Massachusetts Board of Higher Education Statements of Ethical Principles, Massachusetts Board of Higher Education Code of Conduct and components of the NASFAA Code of Conduct to ensure the highest ethical behavior and professional practices.

Safety and Advocacy for Everyone (SAFE Project) - Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Resources

If a student discloses to you that they are experiencing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking, here is a simple script to guide you in responding with compassion and helping connect to resources.  

Title IX: 

No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

Title IX is a federal law that protects students and campus employees from discrimination on the basis of sex in all College programs and activities. Sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking – are forms of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX and the College’s Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity and Diversity Policy (PAA). If a student reports any type of sexual misconduct faculty and staff are required to report it to email Kathryn (KC) Senie, J.D., Ed.D., Director of Compliance. Dr. Senie can be reached at (413) 755-5642.

Faculty and staff are also encouraged to fill out a PAA and Title IX Concerns Report located on the college website under: 

• Reporting Options

• Policy on Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity & Diversity (PAA) & Title IX Concerns Report

STCC Office of Disability Services:

The College is committed to the success of all students and we strive to achieve equal educational opportunities to allow full access for students with disabilities. The Office of Disability Services (ODS) provides accommodations, services, and auxiliary aids to students with the following disabilities:

• Blind/Low Vision

• Deaf/Hard of Hearing

• Learning Disabilities

• Physical and Medical-Related Disabilities

• Psychiatric Disabilities (including ADD/ADHD and Addiction Recovery)

Creating an optimal learning environment is a unique and collaborative process. ODS works closely with faculty to ensure that the academic integrity of each course remains intact while preserving equal access to course content and materials for qualified students. ODS also seeks to promote disability awareness throughout the campus community and provide guidance on college policies and procedures that support the rights and privileges of persons with disabilities.

Location: Ira H. Rubenzhl, Student Learning Commons (Bldg. 19) room 141

Office: (413) 755-4785

Fax: (413) 755-6323

disability_services@stcc.edu

Office Personnel:

·        Kathryn C. Senie, J.D., Ed.D, Director of Compliance (5642)

·        David C. Forton, M.S. LMHC, Senior Academic Counselor (4332)

·        Tara Sasser, M.Ed, Accommodations Specialist (4883)

STCC Student Activities 

The Activities and Development Office oversees educational, cultural and social activities that complement the college’s academic program. Through initiatives such as the Student Government Association (SGA), the Campus Activities Board (CAB), the Student Ambassador Program (SAP), community service projects, a variety of clubs and organizations, and community events and trips we provide diverse opportunities for students to become involved in campus life.

STCC Library & Open Educational Resources [OER]
STCC's library has a wealth of knowledge. Check out their STCC website.
Contact Emily Butler efbutler@stcc.edu with specific questions concerning open educational resources [OER]
Contact Kat Good-Schiff kmgood-schiff@stcc.edu Kat is STCC's Instructional Services Librarian

STCC Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning  (CITL)
The Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning (CITL) offers continuous year-round support, training & workshop opportunities to assist you in your teaching. Our goal is to help you improve your pedagogical approach and be comfortable with a variety of digital tools and resources that will improve your teaching and ultimately your students' learning. Supporting faculty. Supporting students. Transforming lives. STCC has two instructional designers [IDs], on staff, to support you in all your teaching.  Email CITL to schedule an appointment. 

Meet with an Instructional Designer

• Marisha Marks' Booking Page

• Kyle Stephanie Kraus' Booking Page 

Watch your STCC email inbox for announcements and professional development opportunities.

STCC Financial Aid Services 

Federal and state financial aid is available to students who need assistance with paying for their college education. At Springfield Technical Community College (STCC), the Student Financial Services staff will assist students throughout the FAFSA application process and provide them with the most current information available on its financial aid programs.

STCC Student Learning Outcomes 

When students complete an associate-level degree program at STCC, in addition to having acquired and demonstrated program-related skills and competencies, students will also have the following general education skills and competencies:

• Critical Thinking: Students will be able to develop a disciplined, self-directed, systematic framework for thinking and problem solving appropriate to the situation.

• Written and Oral Communication: Students will be writers, readers, speakers, and listeners who use the English language effectively and appropriately.

• Quantitative Reasoning: Students will be able to develop a mathematical and logical mode of thinking.

• Digital Literacy: Students will develop familiarity with technology that will improve their creativity, productivity, and communication skills while also developing the skills necessary for research and information management.

• Information Literacy: Students will be able to recognize information needs and locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information regardless of format.

Learn more about assessment by emailing Tracey Trottier, Senior Director of Assessment 

STCC Professional Development
STCC is committed to providing professional development for faculty and staff so they can better support our students as they transform their lives. Throughout the year a variety of professional development are scheduled and posted on our STCC PD Workshop Schedule.