The primary goal of the 2015-2020 strategic plan was to improve the student educational experience, and we confidently assert that our students have been well served by the activities, initiatives, and programming prioritized throughout this planning period. In addition to the Aspen recognition, BMCC earned national recognition for its achievements in academic programming, student support services (peer mentoring and cohort programs), and its commitment to improving the lives of students inside and outside the classroom. These achievements include: