1969
Tunxis Community College established by Public Act 812.
April 7, Dr. Benjamin Davis appointed first president of Tunxis Community College.
1970
September 28, Official opening of Tunxis Community College.
October 5, First day of classes.
First scholarship ball held for Tunxis.
1971
First associate degree awarded.
First programs at Tunxis:
Liberal Arts and Sciences A.A.
General Studies A.S.
Accounting A.S.
Business Administration A.S.
Retail Administration A.S.
Executive Secretarial A.S.
Foundation designated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization; now is tax-exempt.
1972
Inaugural graduation ceremony with 42 students at First Church of Christ in Farmington.
Business Administration program launched.
The Tunxis men’s tennis team wins state community college championship after undefeated season.
1974
The very first skeet shooting match is held. Tunxis defeats Yale.
1975
Property owner wants to sell college site, but Tunxis is saved from eviction.
1976
Dental hygiene program launched, the only accredited public dental hygiene program in CT.
1977
By this year Tunxis has women’s and men’s basketball, women’s softball, men’s baseball, women’s volleyball, golf, tennis, skeet shooting, cross country and cheerleading (all varsity).
1979
Tunxis men’s basketball team is the number one ranked in the league, with an unprecedented season of 24 wins and 2 losses, with no losses to another New England team.
1980-1982
Tunxis men’s basketball team wins their third consecutive CCCAA title (1980), Tunxis wins the NE NJCAA golf title (1981), men’s basketball wins the state playoffs (1982) and becomes the NEJC champions.
By mid 1980’s, sports teams are phased out due to budget cuts.
1982
Robert Chapman named interim president.
1985
Dr. Conrad Mallett named as president.
1986
A bank building was donated to Tunxis in May of 1986, and was named Stanley D. Fisher Hall (later became Fisher Hall).
1987
Marilyn Menack named Tunxis Provost as part of the Capital Region Community College District.
1989
Capitol Region Community College District dissolved.
Marilyn Menack named president.
1990
Ground broken for expansion project. Leads to construction of 100 Building, faculty office area.
1992
100 Building project completed.
1993
Dr. Cathryn Addy appointed president.
College name changed per act of legislature to Tunxis Community-Technical College, along with the 11 other CT Community Colleges.
1995
Engineering Science program launched.
First website developed.
1997
Tunxis Foundation Board and Tunxis Regional Advisory Council merged.
1998
First online class: Composition.
1999
Supervisory Leadership Program (Certificate) launched.
2000
Tunxis@Bristol opens under the name Bristol Career Center.
Bidstrup Hall acquired (263 Scott Swamp Road).
Board of Trustees changes name to Tunxis Community College.
2001
Master plan for campus expansion approved.
2005
Purchase of house on 6.7 acres at 258 Scott Swamp Road – becomes Farmington House.
2006
Ground broken for Phase I Campus Expansion project – 600 and 700 Buildings.
2008
Phase I Campus Expansion completed – Includes new Library, Dental Labs, Art Studios/Labs, and Academic Success and Tutoring Center.
Barnes-Franklin Art Gallery dedicated.
2009
Veterans OASIS opens.
Business Administration program accredited.
2011
Ground broken for Phase II expansion project.
Founders Hall dedicated.
Governor Dannell Malloy merges community colleges and state universities under a common CT Board of Regents for Higher Education.
2012
All-time record enrollment set with credit headcount of 4,764.
2013
Phase II completed – New classroom, office, and meeting room spaces opened – extension of the 600 Building.
2017
Dr. Cathryn Addy retires from presidency of Tunxis.
2017
Dr. James P. Lombella assumes interim presidency of Tunxis.
2018
Advanced Manufacturing Program launched.
2019
Dr. Darryl Reome begins serving as campus CEO.
Dr. James P. Lombella appointed North-West Regional President.
Record number of Class of 2019 graduates: 522 graduates receive 697 degrees and certificates.
Under revised Students First Plan Regional Reorganization, Tunxis joins Region Two / North-West, with Asnuntuck, Naugatuck Valley, and Northwestern Connecticut Community Colleges.
Legislature establishes a last dollar scholarship program intended to cover the tuition and fees to attend a CT Community College; CSCU names the program the Pledge to Advance Connecticut (PACT).
2020
February – Property was purchased at 21 Spring Lane to provide a new, larger home for the Advanced Manufacturing Program.
2021
Construction begins on the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center at 21 Spring Lane.