- Mailing Address
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303 Homestead Ave
Holyoke, Massachusetts 01040 - Phone
- (413) 538-7000
- Email address
- admissions@hcc.edu
- Website
- https://www.hcc.edu/
- School Information
- "Today, Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state-of-the art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college's strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success. These are the values which have a created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today's challenges." The college enrolls over 9,000 students and employs over 110 faculty. (Source: https://www.hcc.edu/about/facts-and-history) (Source: https://www.hcc.edu/about/facts-and-history/fast-facts)
- General Information
- In response to the 2020 protests, Holyoke Community College has provided anti-racist resources to its students. Its annual Black History Month celebrations will consist of online events engaging in "conversations about the 400-year span of African-American history, voting rights, and health issues such as COVID-19 and their disproportionate impact on communities of color." No mandatory Critical Race Training sessions are yet required of students. However, see developments below:
Actions Taken
- Anti-Racism, Bias, and Diversity Training
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HCC Board Equity Training Series – EAB Anti and Systemic Racism on Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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- Symbolic Actions
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The Board of Trustees released a statement on anti-racism and new steps the college will take.
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