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College President: Dr. Laurence D. Spraggs
VP, Academic Affairs: Dr. Ann Marie Murray
VP, Student Affairs: Dr. Rebecca Ashford
VP, Administrative and Financial Affairs: Grant Newton
Public Affairs Officer: Richard David

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Broome Community College provides:

• open access to those who can benefit from its programs and services.
• university parallel degree programs for students aspiring to baccalaureate degrees and professions.
• occupational and technical degree and certificate programs for students aspiring to careers in business, health, technology, and human services.
• General Education to broaden and deepen students' intellectual, moral, civic, and social competence for effective participation in the world community.
• collaborative leadership among the diverse institutions, organizations, agencies, and other entities which comprise our community.
• community and continuing education and training to serve the needs and interests of individuals, employers, and agencies.
• career advising, skills and knowledge assessment, and related support services to help students reach their full potential.
• a community of free inquiry and educational achievement wherein each member is treated respectfully.
• a broad range of educational, social, athletic and recreational activities to foster students' personal development, community involvement, and leadership skills.

In fulfilling its mission and fashioning its goals, Broome Community College affirms these commitments:

• to Learning The primary reason BCC exists is to offer lifelong learning opportunities for our students under the principle of free and open inquiry. These opportunities are accessible, affordable, and of the highest quality possible.
• to Excellence In fulfilling our mission, achieving excellence is a process both valued and expected. We value both the leadership of individuals and collaboration of teams as part of a continuous improvement effort.
• to Equity Respecting both individual rights and social obligations, the college is an advocate for fairness and just treatment for all students and staff.
• to Diversity BCC values and celebrates the diversity of its students and employees. We respect their diverse life experiences, appreciate their contributions to our learning community, and promote individual development and success.
• to Accountability We honor the trust placed in us by the larger community and understand
  our accountability for efficient and effective use of resources. We also expect personal honesty, integrity, and responsibility to be essential elements in our learning environment.
• to Innovation BCC encourages all members of its community to imagine. We nurture an environment of innovation and experimentation and invite all to participate in the unique possibilities of a learning community.

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1946 Chartered as New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences at Binghamton
1953 Name changed to Broome County Technical Institute
1956 Name changed to Broome Technical Community College
1957 Campus moved to present location on Upper Front Street, Binghamton, NY
1971 Name changed to Broome Community College

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Associate in Arts - 156
Associate in Science - 355
Associate in Applied Science - 465
Undergraduate certificates and diplomas - 34

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Total campus annual budget (2006-07) $42.7M
State aid - 12.5M
Broome County support $6.4M
Tuition Revenues (in-state only) - $14.5M

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BCC received over $2.2M in grants and contracts form various federal (56%), state (15%), local and private sponsors (29%) in 2005-2006. Recipients included education and training programs (27%), service programs (34%), and community service programs (38%).

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Buildings: 15 (total 610,000 square feet)
Athletic Fields/Complexes: Baseball, Soccer/Lacrosse, Tennis, Ice Rink, Two Gymnasiums, Fitness Center including weight room.

Visit the BCC Ice Center website.

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Semester programs in Australia, Austria, China, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Korea, Mexico, Portugal, Russia, Spain and Switzerland. Short-term programs in the January intersession and summer. Over 200 students a year study abroad through BCC.

Go to International Programs

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Binghamton is centrally located in the State of New York, 45 miles from Ithaca, 70 miles from Syracuse, and about 200 miles from both New York City and Philadelphia. Routes I-81, I-88, and NY 17/I-86 pass through the city.

Binghamton, Endicott, and Johnson City make up the Triple Cities, an urban metropolitan area that offers a sophisticated cultural life along with easily accessible outdoor recreational opportunities. Major employers are Lockheed Martin, United Health Services, Endicott Interconnect Technologies, Lourdes Hospital, IBM, Maines Paper and Food Service, and Binghamton University (one of SUNY's four University Centers, which is located a few miles from BCC).

Broome Community College's campus is located three miles north of Binghamton on Upper Front Street, which is Route 11 alongside Interstate 81. The campus is landscaped with a variety of trees and open green spaces and has a hillside backdrop; four of its 15 buildings face a major quadrangle.

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BCC is one of more than 500 member schools of the National Junior College Athletic Association. For Intercollegiate competition, BCC fields men's teams in eight varsity sports - basketball, baseball, cross-country, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, tennis; As well as women's varsity teams in basketball, cross-country, softball, soccer, tennis and volleyball. The program also features a variety of intramural activities.

The Student Activities Program provides an added dimension to the educational program at BCC. It provides additional academic as well as recreational events for all students. Students at BCC are involved in more than 50 clubs ranging from Student Assembly and professional affiliates to honor societies and social organizations.

Go to Student Activities
Go to Athletics Area

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