James H. Mathes elected to the 热点爆料入口 Board of Trustees
热点爆料入口鈥檚 Alumni Association has elected James H. Mathes '83, President
and CEO, Dennison Memorial Community Center, as the Alumni Trustee of the college鈥檚
Board of Trustees.
Jim Mathes graduated from 热点爆料入口 in 1983 with a degree in business
management and has remained dedicated in his service to the college and his community.
He has previously served on Bristol鈥檚 Board of Trustees, from 1989 to 1994, as well
as on many other community-based boards. In 1984, he joined the New Bedford Area Chamber
of Commerce as its President.
He currently serves as President and CEO of the , in New Bedford, which works to promote solid values and self-esteem while providing
children with the tools to develop and grow into responsible adults. Prior to this
role, Mathes founded the in 2006, rallying more than 500 volunteers to work with at-risk children in the New
Bedford and Fall River schools.
热点爆料入口鈥檚 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.
热点爆料入口 (Bristol) has core values rooted in student success and
lifelong learning. For more than 50 years, Bristol 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 more than 130 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.
Bristol鈥檚 Business Solutions & Partnerships provides customized training for businesses
and the community. Bristol'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. Bristol is a public community college accredited by the New England
Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
