The College’s annual Humanics in Action
Day when students, faculty, staff, and alumni unite for a day of concentrated community service, is appreciated by College neighbors, as is the sharing of College facilities by its nonprofit partners. Says Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, regularly on hand for College events, “President Flynn has been not only a great college president, but an impor- tant and respected leader in the city. He understands both economic development and the value of service and volunteerism. The city of Springfield is a better place because of Dick Flynn.” In 2009, Springfield College was named
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serves as a resource for international students and visiting scholars, promotes international education opportunities for students and faculty, cultivates international alumni relations, and supports international develop- ment efforts. under Flynn’s leadership, the College’s study abroad program has flour- ished, and study opportunities in Spain, Australia, england, Ireland, new zealand, Scotland, France, Poland, and Italy are now available to students.
The Community
“To be a part of, and not apart from the community” are words that President Flynn has said often and that students and faculty, neighbors, and community leaders know well. As familiar with community engage- ment ideology as with facilities planning, Flynn has promoted neighborhood involve- ment and collaboration with the city that bears the College’s name since his arrival. Through work with schools, city departments, surrounding neighborhoods, agencies, and hospitals, thousands of youth, families, and individuals in need are served each year by Springfield College students, faculty, and staff. “Dr. Flynn will truly be missed,” says ethel
Griffin, president of the old Hill neighbor hood Council and program manager for rebuilding Together in Springfield. “He has embraced— and shown his support to—the community. The old Hill and upper Hill councils and neigh- borhoods thank him for that.”
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one of the 25 “best neighbor” urban colleges in the united States by the new england Board of Higher education. In 2006, the College was included in the listing: “Saviors of our Cities: A Survey of Best College and
the work of the entire College community and the day should have been named “Springfield College Day.” Also in 2009, the College was the recipient
of the Carnegie Foundation’s Community engagement Classification, indicating align- ment among mission, culture, leadership, resources, and practices in support of dynamic and noteworthy community engage- ment, and has been named to the President’s Higher education Community Service Honor roll five times. The College has received the Super 60 Award of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, Inc., numerous times as a significant contributor to the region’s economy. The College has worked closely with the
City of Springfield, its surrounding neighbor- hoods, and other community agencies in support of a neighborhood revitalization
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university Civic Partnerships.” Following this award, the Springfield City Council issued a proclamation commending Springfield College for earning the designation and thanking the College for “making the city of Springfield a better place to live.” Massachusetts Gov. Deval L. Patrick presented Springfield College with an exemplary employer Award of the Governor’s Commission on employment of People with Disabilities in 2007 and, on June 19, 2009, Mayor Sarno proclaimed “President richard B. Flynn Day,” for 10 years of leadership that has benefitted the College, city, and region. Flynn, in his acceptance remarks, said it was
plan, making a commitment to secure a loan fund for the renovation and construction of 100 owner-occupied homes. other efforts have included support of the American Cancer Society’s relay for Life; hosting an annual Thanksgiving dinner for community neighbors with the Massachusetts Career Development Institute; and co-sponsorship of the Springfield Youth olympics. As the Birthplace of Basketball, Springfield
College’s collaboration with the naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame includes co-hosting the Spalding Hoophall Classic high school basketball invitational, widely recog- nized as the nation’s top high school
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