History

Massachusetts Bay Community College was chartered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in February, 1961. In 1973, after residing in temporary locations in Boston and Watertown, the Massachusetts Board of Regional Community Colleges chose the property of Elizabeth Seton High School in Wellesley Hills for MassBay's permanent campus. A maximum enrollment of 1500 FTEs was established.

• In 1978, the Board of Regents charged the College with the development of a new mission emphasizing program initiatives in advanced technology and the health sciences.
• In 1983, founding president John F. McKenzie retired, and second president Roger A. Van Winkle was appointed.
• In 1990, a second campus was opened in Framingham.
• In 1999, the third president, Dr. Lindsey Norman was appointed.
• In 2001, the MassBay Technology Center was opened in Ashland. The center was expanded later that same year.
• In 2003, The Wellesley Recreation and Wellness Center was opened.
• In 2004, the College's fourth president, Dr. Carole M. Berotte Joseph was appointed.
• In 2007, the College finalized a five-year Strategic Plan to shape the College's future. 
• In 2011, the College marks its 50th anniversary.