Greenfield Community College

OVERVIEW

New ADE Degree in Adventure Education – GCC is now offering a new Associate in Science (A.S.) degree option in Adventure Education, starting in the Spring of 2020. The A.S. degree builds upon the long-established Certificate in Outdoor Leadership (OLP). Since OLP was first launched in 1980, the program has served as a flagship program for the institution and has been accredited by the Association for Experiential Education (AEE) since the mid-1990s. The new degree option will provide hands-on learning and leadership opportunities for students who are interested in pursuing advanced education in the field of outdoor leadership and education. The program will help prepare students for successful transfer to four-year institutions where they could earn a bachelor’s degree in such diverse fields as adventure education, recreation, tourism, physical education, and environmental education, among others. Responding to local employer needs, the program will also prepare students for immediate employment in the fields of outdoor recreation, adventure leadership, and environmental stewardship. The theme of environmental stewardship is embedded within the curriculum, empowering graduates to become environmentally conscious leaders. 

Nursing – The GCC Associate Degree in Nursing Program was established in 1963 as the first community college Associate Degree Nursing Program in Massachusetts.  Each year, GCC receives numerous applications for a limited number of spots in the program, making admission extremely competitive.  GCC graduates join a very special network of alumni who are excelling as nurses or have continued on to other, more advanced, healthcare professions, using their GCC education as a foundation for many possibilities. 

Transfer Success – GCC prepares students to transfer to a four-year school to complete their bachelor’s degree. Each year, GCC students transfer to colleges and universities through the nation, including many highly renowned local institutions. By completing a two-year program at GCC you receive an excellent education and significantly reduce your four-year education expenses. GCC provides clear pathways for transfer to many four-year public and private colleges and universities.  

Art/Visual Art – Art and Visual Art at GCC focuses on the development of critical, philosophical, visual, and technical skills in the visual arts. Students may concentrate in photography, video, computer arts, painting, drawing, and interdisciplinary arts. The program includes studio foundation experiences in diverse media and required courses in liberal arts and art history. Students have transferred to some of the nation’s top-rated four-year art colleges and universities and have also started successful careers upon graduation.  

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President
Michelle Schutt, Ph.D.

Dr. Michelle Schutt is the 11^th president of Greenfield Community College. She has more than two decades of experience supporting students, staff and faculty through her work in higher education leadership. President Schutt is inspired by the community college mission of providing affordable, accessible education, and changing family trees. Applying her transformational leadership style, she has a proven track record for orchestrating student success initiatives in collaboration with diverse faculty and staff, college-wide.

As an educator first and foremost, Dr. Schutt recognizes the power of teaching and learning and believes that what goes on in the classroom personifies the heart and soul of the collegiate enterprise. While servings as a vice president at the College of Southern Idaho, Michelle regularly taught classes in English and social responsibility. She is an active contributor to the field through her presentations at national conferences and mentorship of Ph.D. student practicums
President Schutt earned her Ph.D. in education and human resource studies, with a specialization in higher education from Colorado State University. She holds master’s degrees in social responsibility from St. Cloud State University and English education from Emporia State University. Her bachelors is in English education from Upper Iowa University. In the summer of 2019, Michelle participated in the Institute for Educational Management at Harvard University and she was an Aspen Rising Presidential Fellow in 2021-2022. 

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