Gov. Baker appoints 3 to STCC Board of Trustees

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Springfield Technical Community College Board of Trustees welcomes three new members: Samalid M. Hogan, Norman Rolda and student trustee Monique Selden-Riley.

Gov. Charlie Baker appointed Hogan, Roldan and Selden-Riley to serve on the board. The STCC student body in April elected Selden-Riley as its representative.

STCC and all community colleges in Massachusetts are governed by an 11-member Board of Trustees made up of community and business leaders, alumni and students. Trustees have a responsibility to ensure the success of their colleges.

“We are delighted to welcome our newly appointed Trustees," said Dr. John B. Cook, STCC president. "Samalid and Norman are tremendous voices for the Greater Springfield community, and will be invaluable as the college moves forward with equity, access and strategic initiatives." 

Having toured campus recently with Selden-Riley, Cook noted, "Monique will be a dynamic representative on behalf of STCC students, and we welcome her to this essential role with our Board." 

Appointed in June, Hogan, of Ludlow, serves as regional director for the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center in Springfield. Previously, she served as a consulting project manager for the Holyoke Innovation District. Hogan also founded CoWork Springfield to meet the need for professional and affordable office space for small business owners.

Hogan holds a master’s in business administration from Bay Path University and a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

It is with sincere pleasure that I welcome Samalid, Norman and Monique as members of the STCC Board of Trustees. Marikate Murren, Chair, STCC Board of Trustees

“I am proud to serve as a Trustee for STCC, and l look forward to working with the Board and the President to find solutions to current challenges and shape policies that will ensure a high quality education for students,” Hogan said.

Roldan, a Springfield resident, is a network data administrator at Baystate Health. His previous experience includes working as a field tech for insurance companies and a lead machine operator.

Roldan has served on the Springfield School Committee and continues to be active on Springfield boards. He  currently serves as chairman of the School Building Committee for the City of Springfield and sits on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Roldan is a graduate of Roger L. Putnam Vocational High School.

“I’m truly elated about my recent appointment to the Board of Trustees of STCC,” Roldan said. “This institution has been part of the DNA of the City of Springfield and surrounding towns. I am looking forward to continuing the great work of previous and current Trustee members.”

As student representative, Selden-Riley will help make important decisions, including those pertaining to budget and personnel, which impact students and the community as a whole.

A resident of Hyde Park in Boston, Selden-Riley is a first-generation student. She works as a mental health clinician. A mother of three, Selden-Riley said she understands the demands of balancing family life and academics.

“I see the importance in each student having a voice,” Selden-Riley said. “I have a first-hand understanding of the barriers that affect underserved populations.”

Marikate Murren, chair of the Board of Trustees, said, “It is with sincere pleasure that I welcome Samalid, Norman and Monique as members of the STCC Board of Trustees. Their great talent, skills and experiences in a variety of business and community involvement will be a welcomed addition to the Board.”

Interested in applying to STCC? Visit stcc.edu/apply or call Admissions at (413) 755-3333.

About Springfield Technical Community College

STCC, the Commonwealth's only technical community college, continues the pioneering legacy of the Springfield Armory with comprehensive and technical education in manufacturing, STEM, healthcare, business, social services, and the liberal arts. STCC's highly regarded workforce, certificate, degree, and transfer programs are the most affordable in Springfield and provide unequalled opportunity for the vitality of Western Massachusetts. Founded in 1967, the college – a designated Hispanic Serving Institution – seeks to close achievement gaps among students who traditionally face societal barriers. STCC supports students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Jim Danko, (413) 755-4812, jdanko@stcc.edu

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