MCLA Announces Info Sessions for MBA Program

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MCLA’s Division of Graduate & Continuing Education (DGCE) announces the 2022-2023 schedule of information sessions for those interested in completing a Bachelor’s Degree or pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

The 30-minute information sessions will be available in-person and online in North Adams and Pittsfield through August of 2023. The community is invited to the September 20 information session at 5 p.m. in North Adams, MCLA Murdock Hall Room 208, or September 27 at 12 p.m. in Pittsfield at 66 Allen St., with optional remote registration for all sessions. 

MCLA's Degree Completion programs are designed for adult learners seeking accelerated, non-traditional pathways to completing Bachelor’s Degrees. Each program uses a cohort-style learning format, in which students begin their courses of study in groups with their peers and proceed through the program together. 

Each information session will provide participants with an overview of DGCE programs, including the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Education (MEd), degree completion programs (Business Administration & Interdisciplinary Studies), and certificate programs (Accounting & Cybersecurity). 

Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree includes Business Administration or a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. Students in the Interdisciplinary program may focus on Children, Families, and Society, Leadership and Business, Health and Human Services, or with assistance from an advisor to create an individualized plan of study. 

Program leaders will meet with session participants to provide an overview of DGCE’s curriculum and programs including Program locations, schedules, tuition costs, financial aid, and how to apply, transfer credit, academic support, student services, and career opportunities. 

The program offers classes in the evening at MCLA Pittsfield and online one night per week to accommodate students meeting the demands of work, family, and their studies. Community members interested in pursuing a graduate degree, or finishing their bachelor’s degree with evening classes at MCLA’s location in Pittsfield, are encouraged to attend. Representatives from each program will answer questions related to academics, the application process, education timelines, and more. 

For a complete schedule of information sessions and registration links visit https://tinyurl.com/y8a95tsh.  

Learn more about MCLA DGCE’s programming and how to apply at www.mcla.edu. 


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Application Withdrawn for North Adams Homeless Shelter

By Tammy Daniels iBerkshires Staff
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A proposal to turn a Hall Street apartment house into a homeless shelter was withdrawn from consideration on Monday. 
 
Caleb Wursten, operating as Queequeg Ventures LLC, had been scheduled to appear before the Planning Board on Monday seeking a special permit to convert the existing four-apartment residential building at 55-57 Hall St.
 
Louison House was listed in the application's narrative as managing the day-to-day operations, resident coordination, and house rules.
 
Wursten last month had been approved for a special permit for short-term rentals at the same Hall Street property. 
 
Projects coordinator William Shanahan informed the planners that Wursten had asked for total withdrawal, not postponement. Planner Kyle Hanlon moved that the board not enter into the public hearing and the disposition of the withdrawal was moved to regular meeting. 
 
Chair Brian Miksic said the board could decide whether to vote the withdrawal with or without prejudice; with prejudice would prevent the applicant from bringing the proposal back for two years. 
 
"I think it should be penalized," said Planner Paul Senecal. "I mean, we had to spend $300 to $400 [for public notices]."
 
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