Welcome from Dr. Jonathan K. Jefferson, 18th President of Roxbury Community CollegeDear Friends and Supporters,
Thank you for your continued commitment to the mission, vision, values, and students
of Roxbury Community College (RCC). One of RCC’s largest strengths is the unparalleled support from our greater community. Thank you for all you have done to propel RCC’s transformation into a work-ready,
career college.
When you visit campus, please visit RCC Connect to see the new, amazing one-stop student support center in action! Since August
7, 2025, RCC Connect has served 2,384 students, simplified 2,507 registrations, provided
over 7,700 services to students, and facilitated the completion of 2,055 FAFSAs. This
fall, 2,330 students are enrolled at RCC, pursuing 21,300 credits. Special thanks
to the entire RCC Connect team, and to Associate VP Loretta Minor for her leadership
in launching our new center.
We are also proud to welcome 490 workforce students who are working to earn a certificate
that opens new career opportunities. Additionally, I’m pleased to announce that 151
students participated in our free health sciences courses! A total of 14 current
credit-seeking students either completed a free non-credit health sciences course
this summer or are completing the course this fall and will receive Credit for Prior
Learning (CPL) towards their academic degrees, in addition to their non-credit certificate.
I extend my sincere thanks to the workforce development and academic affairs teams
for their work establishing concrete academic pathways between our renowned credit
and non-credit programs.
As we continue to increase enrollment, it’s critical that all RCC students receive
the academic and non-academic support they need to excel in the classroom and beyond. We must collectively ensure that RCC remains a safe, welcoming environment for all
learners.
All RCC students are encouraged to utilize the wide variety of academic and non-academic resources offered by the College. We want every student to visit the Library, participate in
activities planned by Student Life, visit the Office of Project Access, cheer on the
RCC Tigers, secure health & wellness resources, and more.
The Office of Project Access maintains a robust directory of resources provided through community partners and
local non-profit organizations. Students can visit Project Access for assistance
with SNAP, the MBTA’s income-eligible reduced fare program, behavioral health resources,
immigration resources, and more.
As we register students for Fall Access courses, launch new programs, secure new resources,
and transform RCC into an institution that’s easy to do business with, let us never
lose sight of our core mission, vision, and values.
I will continue collaborating with you, RCC’s leadership teams, the Board of Trustees,
and the Foundation Board, ensuring you receive timely news and updates. I look forward
to seeing you on campus and celebrating our continued success throughout the fall
semester.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jonathan K. Jefferson
President, Roxbury Community College
