HCC Transfer Coordinator Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College Transfer Affairs Coordinator Mark Broadbent received a lifetime achievement award from the New England Transfer Assoc., a nonprofit association of transfer professionals from two- and four-year colleges and universities. 

Broadbent was presented with the Dr. Mary E. Dunn Lifetime Achievement in Transfer Award at the association’s 2026 annual conference, which was held April 13-15 at the Hotel Northampton in Northampton. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant and sustained contributions to transfer in New England through their advocacy, leadership, and mentoring. 

Broadbent has worked at HCC since 1990 and served as coordinator of transfer affairs for 34 years. 

“This award is well deserved,” said Renee Tastad, assistant vice president of student affairs and enrollment management. “Mark’s work has opened doors and created transfer paths for countless HCC students. He continues to elevate HCC as a college of academic excellence through our many transfer programs.”

Each year, HCC transfers hundreds of graduating students to colleges and universities both near and far, with University of Massachusetts Amherst, Westfield State University, Elms College, Western New England, Smith College, and Mount Holyoke College being among its top transfer partners. 

“It’s an honor, and it’s humbling,” said Broadbent. “It’s an outstanding award.”

Broadbent earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Syracuse University and a master’s degree in psychological services from Springfield College. He started working at HCC as a Springfield College intern and then moved into Admissions and the TRIO program before landing in his current position.