{"id":48,"date":"2025-10-22T13:38:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T13:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/xabout\/?page_id=48"},"modified":"2025-10-22T13:38:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T13:38:12","slug":"president","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/xabout\/leadership\/president\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the President"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome!<\/strong> Located in the Pioneer Valley, Greenfield Community College opens doors for students from all walks of life. From the high-achieving, financially savvy recent high school graduate who is ready to set the world on fire, to the former stay-at-home parent whose turn it finally is, to the veterans who have served their country, and so many others, each of our students bring unique perspectives and experiences to enrich learning on campus.<\/p>\n

At GCC, we take great pride in our small class sizes<\/strong> and in preparing the current and next generation<\/strong> of local and global leaders<\/strong>, stewards of our planet<\/strong>, and educated citizens<\/strong>.<\/div>\n

Learning happens in and outside of the classroom at GCC. Whether you enroll in our Adventure Education program, our Sustainability, Fine and Performing Arts, Nursing or any program, you will find that your success is our prime concern. At GCC, we take great pride in our small class sizes and in preparing the current and next generation of local and global leaders, stewards of our planet, and educated citizens. Greenfield Community College leads the state's community colleges in retention and graduation rates.<\/p>\n

Whether you took a detour or came straight to us, we have been waiting for you. Our commitment is to ensure that you have a great learning experience at a fraction of the cost elsewhere. We are truly committed to your success. And, our faculty and staff are among the best in the country.<\/p>\n

Come experience the GCC difference! Thank you for choosing Greenfield Community College.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>About the President<\/div>
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Dr. Michelle Schutt has more than two decades of experience supporting students, staff and faculty through her work in higher education leadership. She most recently served as the Vice President of Learner & Community Services at the college of Southern Idaho, the state\u2019s first Hispanic Serving Institution. Dr. Schutt is inspired by the community college mission of providing affordable, accessible education, and changing family trees. Applying her transformational leadership style, she has a proven track record for orchestrating student success initiatives in collaboration with diverse faculty and staff, college wide.<\/p>\n

As an educator first and foremost, Dr. Schutt recognizes the power of teaching and learning and believes that what goes on in the classroom personifies the heart and soul of the collegiate enterprise. In her previous roles, Michelle regularly taught classes in English and social justice. She is an active contributor to the field through her presentations at national conferences and mentorship of Ph.D. student practicums.<\/p>\n

Dr. Schutt\u2019s credentials strengthen her as an educator and administrator to a diverse campus community. Schutt holds a B.A. from Upper Iowa University in English Education, a Master Teacher M.S. from Emporia State University, an M.S. in Social Responsibility from St. Cloud State University, and a Ph.D. in Education and Human Resources from Colorado State University. \u00a0In the summer of 2019, Michelle participated in the Institute for Educational Management at Harvard University.\u00a0Dr. Schutt is one of 40 leaders selected for the 2021-2022 class of the Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship, a highly selective leadership program preparing the next generation of community college presidents to transform institutions towards achieving more equitable levels of student success.<\/p>\n

Michelle is a national park enthusiast and enjoys traveling, reading and crafting. She and her husband Clay have three children.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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