Broome Community College - Citadel Yearbook (Binghamton, NY)

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AN ROSS All photos are from Citadels’ put out in the 1950's. Taking a glance backwards helps us to look forward with understanding. The Life Times 5

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New York Institute of Applied Arts Sciences The Life Times he College graduated its first class in 1949. These stu- dents had entered what was then known as the New York Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences at Bingham- ton in the fall of 1947. The original institute was one of five founded in the state in 1946, following the pattern of six agri- cultural and technical institutes which New York had estab- lished earlier in the century. The first programs offered were all occupational in nature and included Chemical, Electrical and Mechanical Technology, as well as Medical and Technical Office Assistant curriculums. In 1953, New York relinquished operating control of the school to a new sponsor, the County of Broome, under provisions of the State Community College Law, and the name was changed to Broome County Technical Institute. In 1956, the name was changed again to Broome Technical Community College, to reflect the increasingly comprehen- sive nature of the educational offerings. In 1971, the name became Broome Community College as the scope of the cur- riculums continued to expand. A big change in the College’s programs began in the late 1950’s as a result of a new emphasis on university-parallel or transfer programs to go along with the college’s occupational offerings. The college was responding to the changing needs of the area and adjusting its offerings to fulfill the mission of catering to the post-high school educational needs of the community. For its first five years, the school was housed in a refur- bished State Guard Armory in downtown Binghamton. This building was located across the street from the Forum and was gutted by fire in September of 1951. For the next five years, Kalurah Temple (now the Church of God building on Washington Street) and two other buildings in the city pro- vided temporary quarters. In 1957, the College moved to its present campus just north of Binghamton. The first addition to the original campus came with the construction of Titche- ner Hall, which was dedicated in 1963. The Library Building was completed five years later, and the Business Building opened in 1972. The Applied Technology Building is under construction, with a fall 1986 opening planned, the Science Building is being enlarged and expansion of the Student Center has also been approved. 1986 marks BCC’s 40th Anniversary. BCC’s history has put it on a firm foundation for the future. Happy Anniversary BCC!!

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A New: Grae A New Attitude Nikki Hambalek 6 A New Attitude Statt new attitude! B.C.C. students are going through an attitude change. The 40th Anniversary Year of Broome “Tech” marks a mile- stone for our small Community college. A lot of people in the community, not just high school graduates, enter onto B.C.C.’s campus each year. This student population is more diversified than many university campuses. The large number of students along with their wide range of ages makes it nec- essary for classes and student activities to also be wide ranged. R. Bruce MacGregor, Student Activities Director and other campus officials try to provide clubs that meet the needs and hobbies of each student. Clubs are only a small part of campus life. Concerts, Convocations and Cele- brations are part of the New Attitude. Musical Entertainment ranges from Jazz, to Musicals, to N.Y.C. Swing to other top popular bands. This years convocations were given by Jeremy Rifkin, Cathy Rigby, and Henry Steele Commager. Trying to reach and motivate such a diversified student body has been diffi- cult. But as BCC enters it’s 41st year student involvement will carry it into the future with enthusiasm.