Jackie Jackter, MCC Senior, Selected to 2012 All-Connecticut Academic Team
Manchester, Connecticut (May 10, 2012)…Jacquelin (Jackie) Jackter, was one of eleven students from Connecticut’s community and junior colleges recognized as a member of the All-Connecticut Academic Team at an awards ceremony last month at the State Capitol Building. Team members are selected based on their scholarly achievements, leadership accomplishments and nominations from their college.
Jackie, a resident of Colchester, will graduate from Manchester Community College on May 31, 2012, with a Liberal Arts and Science associate degree and an impressive 3.94 grade point average. She is an active member of Phi Theta Kappa (the international honor society recognizing academic achievement of associate degree students) and enjoys participating in the society’s volunteer opportunities. Jackie will be transferring to Mount Holyoke College in the fall and majoring in Neuroscience and Behavior. She hopes to attain a doctorate degree and develop a career working in a lab conducting scientific experiments.
Students of any age who possess the desire to pursue higher education are welcome at Manchester Community College. MCC is proud of its academic excellence, new facilities, flexible schedules, small classes, low tuition and faculty with both academic and “real world” credentials. The College offers over 60 programs, transfer options, financial aid and scholarships, as well as access to baccalaureate degrees through guaranteed admissions programs with several universities. MCC is situated on a park-like campus and is easily accessible from I-84.
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