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Our BergenCommunityANNUAL REPORT 2013-2014
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Operating BudgetREVENUESTuitionStudent FeesStateCountyOther New Jersey CountiesEnterpriseOther Sources
Fund Balance AppropriationStudent Aid and Other GrantsTotal Current Funds Revenues
EXPENDITURES & TRANSFERSInstructionAcademic SupportStudent ServicesInstitutional SupportOperation & MaintenanceScholarships & FellowshipsPrincipal & InterestExpendituresStudent Aid and Other GrantsTotal Current Funds Expenditures & Transfers
The content in this annual report covers July 1, 2013 to June 1, 2014.
This report features stories about life in our Bergen Community College community – our faculty, staff, students, supportersand visitors. Since the College remains nothing without the members of its community, they played a central role indeciding this report’s design: in a design competition between the three Office of Public Relations graphic designers,respondents on social media, email and Bergen.edu weighed in on their favorite by casting votes. In the end,Wilson Aguilar’s cover won the competition and the rights for him to design this report. This report remains Wilson’s vision– and yours. Congratulations, Wilson – a member of our Bergen community for 33 years.
We love hearing from our Bergen community. Email feedback to lhlavenka@bergen.edu.
Board of TrusteesE. Carter Corriston, ChairmanCid D. Wilson, Vice ChairmanJames R. Napolitano, SecretaryDorothy L. Blakeslee, TreasurerPhilip J. Ciarco IIIJames DemetrakisDr. Jo-Anne MeccaAnthony MillerMichael J. NegliaIrene OujoVictoria Tahhan, Alumni Trustee
Bergen Community College Senior OfficersExecutive TeamDr. B. Kaye Walter, PresidentDr. William P. Mullaney, Vice President of Academic AffairsDr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, Vice President of Student AffairsDr. Yun K. Kim, Vice President of Institutional EffectivenessWilliam Corcoran, Vice President of Facilities, Planning, Operations and
Public SafetyDr. Ursula Parrish Daniels, Executive Assistant to the PresidentJames R. Miller, Executive Director of Human ResourcesLaurie Francis, Executive Director of the Bergen Community College
FoundationSharyne Miller, Executive Director Information TechnologyVictor Anaya, Executive Director of Finance
Bergen Community College Foundation Board of DirectorsRobert Hekemian, Jr., Chairman Daniel Foley, Vice Chairman, Special Events Gordon Hamm, Vice Chairman, Membership Seta Nazarian, Co-Vice Chair, Major Gifts and Annual FundsJoseph Basralian, Co-Vice Chair, Major Gifts and Annual Funds B. Kaye Walter, President Robert D. Boyle, Treasurer V. Peter Traphagen, Sr., Assistant Treasurer Anthony Persico, Investment Officer James Napolitano, Business Officer Ira Kaltman, Secretary Kevin O’Connor, Assistant Secretary Robert Dill, Immediate Past Chairman Laurie W. Francis, Executive Director Philip J. Ciarco IIIFred DaibesDavid DevejianChristopher DeLorenzo
Stephen DuessRay FarringtonJoan FoleyRichard GarciaRobert GarrettGary GlanzbergWalter HechtFrances HoffmanJohn J. JohnsonBarbara KomorLeo LeyvaPaul A. MeyerCarol MieleStephen NovakMatthew O'ConnorAshok R. PatelDorothy P. RomaineHolly SchepisiJohn A. TrobianoDonnett Barnett VerleyDavid York
Bergen Community College Alumni Network Board of DirectorsStephen Duess, Co-Chair, ‘73Richard Garcia, Co-Chair, ‘82Barbara Aubry, '82Ruth A. Bedevian, '85Walter Beese, ’87 and ‘90John Driscoll Jr., '95Jane A. Grinch, Esq., ‘75Goli Kocharian, ‘02Elaine Korinko, '79Tracy Miceli, ‘77Claudia J. O’Rourke, ‘99Gerard Quinn, '79
Bergen County ExecutiveKathleen A. Donovan
Bergen County Board of Chosen FreeholdersDavid L. Ganz, ChairmanJoan M. Voss, Vice ChairwomanJohn A. Felice, Chairman Pro TemporeMaura R. DeNicolaSteve TanelliJames J. Tedesco, IIITracy Silna Zur
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What’s in a name? For us, everything.When the state legislature signed the CountyCollege Act of 1962, it set into motion the modelfor the 19 two-year schools that enroll 61 percentof all undergraduate college students in NewJersey today. By establishing high-quality,affordable and accessible local institutions ofhigher education, the legislature put the path tolifelong learning within reach of whomeversought it.
For Bergen, and our sister institutions, weremain inspired by that vision and continue toembrace that responsibility.
We are a community resource providing thefoundation for a career – or a four-year degree;a partner with local employers deliveringsolutions to enhance our region’s economy; anda center of excellence creating cultural andcivic initiatives that bring thousands of non-students to our locations each year.
Inside this annual report, you’ll meet theresidents of our Bergen community – the students, faculty, staff and local residents who madeheadlines in 2013-14. You’ll learn about their accomplishments and discover who – and what –makes this a community like no other.
From the Meadowlands, to the Palisades; to the county seat and the Ramapo River, this is the reportabout the power of community. Your Bergen community.
Our Bergen Community College.
Sincerely,
Dr. B. Kaye WalterPresident
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CommunityBBQs and banquets, games and gathecommunity share the chapters of their
Some came for the first time, others
returned for the first time in a long time –
either way, plenty of apples were polished
for the first day of school.
Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. William M
congratulated faculty like Dan Chadwick at the
recognition awards honoring employees that ha
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In April, faculty, staff and students broke into groups to participate in day-long developmentand leadership activities. Speakers such as author Clifton Taulbert delivered the keynoteaddresses.
Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. NaydeenGonzález-De Jesús made sure to order“extra cheese” as she embarked on alistening tour with students at all threelocations during the “Pizza with the V.P.”program.
As the guiding principle leading the College’soperations, rollout of the 2013-18 strategicplan began in earnest. Goals includeincreasing course completion, retention,transfer and graduation rates andstrengthening the College’s bond with itscommunity.
Middle States matters! The College began themulti-year process to obtain re-accreditation
from the Middle States Commission onHigher Education, which it completes once
every decade. Middle States-appointed teamswill visit in 2016 to evaluate the College’s
compliance with the group’s 14 Standards ofExcellence – measures of institutional quality
and effectiveness.
William Corcoranjoined the College’sexecutive team thisyear as the vicepresident offacilities, planning,operations andpublic safety after serving as Bergen’s director of public safety since 2008.
Moving from one electedposition to another, the former president of the Student Government Association Margarita Valdez won an election by students to serve as the alumni trustee.
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CommunityIt takes vision, passion and a commitment to working toward a sharedgoal in order to direct the efforts of the state’s largest community college.
Victor Anaya joined the
executive team as
the executive
director of finance.
Previously, he worked
for organizations
such as Sears, ABC,
Pan Am, Hertz, the
Superior Court of New
Jersey, Sanford-Brown
Institute and the City
University of New York.
Meet Nestor Melendez
If you’ve ever walked through the student center at the
main campus, you’ve probably seen Nestor Melendez.
He’s the smiling, energetic guy interacting with anyone
and everyone, organizing events and serving as the
bridge between the College and its students.
“My job has the dual role of being the guy who brings
the fun and the guy who holds a standard in judicial
affairs – navigating that can be tricky. I’m in a
position to help change lives for the better. I get to
use every bit of my 15 years of experience as a higher
education professional to help troubleshoot student
issues and hopefully put them on a path for success. For
me, leadership is being humble enough to admit you
don’t know everything – and that you can be taught at any
time. That’s why I teach. Leadership is service. Leadership
is fellowship. Leadership is being inspirational and
motivational. Leadership is helping people shine their
own light in the darkness.”
Sharyne Miller, the
former director of
information services
and network
infrastructure at
Orange County
Community College,
left the New York
institution to become
the executive director
of information
technology at Bergen
and a member of the
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Workshops were the word of the day during September’s “Day of Service and Community,” which
enabled faculty and staff to participate in sessions with a variety of speakers – including Vice
President of Institutional Effectiveness Dr. Yun Kim.Residents of our Bergen Community
President Dr. B. Kaye Walter inked a
contract extension with the College and
Board of Trustees Chair E. Carter Corriston,
securing her position as Bergen’s top
administrator until 2018.
In November, the Commerce and Industry
Association of New Jersey recognized
President Dr. B. Kaye Walter
as a “Woman of Influence.”
Our Bergen The “Farm 2 Fork” market gave localresidents an opportunity to take a trip tothe country … in the College’s maincampus parking lot.
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gen CommAlongside our homegrown talent, starssmall – frequently find their way throug
Bergen Stages showcases the talent of
Bergen students, faculty and staff in
shows like “Blithe Spirit.”
Former state Sen.
Barbara Buono (D-18),
who ran for governor
last year, appeared at a
voter registration event
to inspire participation
among college
students.
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Bergen built a bridge between its main campus and Meadowlands locations with thelaunch of a free shuttle service in the fall. A three-year, $634,836 “CongestionMitigation and Air Quality Grant” secured by College and county officials laid thegroundwork for the initiative.
Building a better Bergen doesn’t always mean brick and mortar. To that end, the Collegeenhanced its digital presence with the launch of the redesigned Bergen.edu in January.
Building Our Bergen An August groundbreaking featuring College and county leaders like Dean of HealthProfessions Dr. Susan Barnard and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Bill Mullaneypaved the way for construction to begin on the $26 million Health Professions IntegratedTeaching Center at the main campus. The building, financed in large part by the $750 millionBuilding Our Future Bond Act approved by voters, will house the College’s health professionsprograms such as nursing and dental hygiene.
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Now boasting a conference center, library and classroom laboratories, Bergen Community
College at the Meadowlands reached the end of its renovations. Comprehensive improvements
began when the College purchased the building at 1280 Wall Street West in 2010.
Joined by partners from the Center for Food Action, officials including the Executive Assistant to
the President Dr. Ursula Parrish Daniels and Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Naydeen
González-De Jesús cut the ribbon on the X-Change: Food Pantry to combat hunger. President
Dr. B. Kaye Walter supported the effort by donating a new refrigerator to enable a supply of fruit,
vegetables and other perishables.
CommunityThe origins of our Bergen community date back to the early 1960s with thedreams of a small number of individuals. Needless to say, we’ve grown.
President Dr. B. Kaye Walter and Bergen County Executive Kathleen Donovan saluted the
College’s service-men and -women at the November opening of the Veterans and Military
Affairs Center, which coincided with Veterans Day.
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Taking a break from laying the smackdown, WWE wrestler, Harvard graduateand attorney David Otunga visited todiscuss stereotypes.
John Densmore, the drummer whosupplied the snare for the rock ‘n’ rollicons the Doors, visited to discuss hislatest book “The Doors: Unhinged,” andplayed a three-song set with Bergenfaculty.
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en CommunDo you hear it? That’s the chatter abouttelevision, radio and anywhere else ne
The Machinery of Job CreationDecember 13, 2013
Bergen Student Named NAACP East Region ChairBy Christine Valdez, NJTVNEWS March 4, 2014
For Ivan Wei, joining the NationalAssociation for the Advancement ofColored People allowed him to start acommunity of his own at BergenCommunity College. Upon a recom-mendation from a member of anNAACP chapter, Wei decided to seewhat the organization had to offer. Hefound that the group aims to fight forequal rights and protect the needs ofindividuals.
It was then that Wei had the idea tostart an NAACP chapter at BergenCommunity College.
“So I took it upon myself as a youngLatino Jewish male to open a chapter,”said Wei. “I want people to know moreabout what’s going on in society.”
When Wei got the idea to start anNAACP chapter, he wanted to build a
small community within the school’scampus that he had not seen whenhe started attending. By forming thechapter, Wei said that it allowed himto form a tight-knit community andmake an impact within the campusand throughout the state.
After the NAACP chapter began togrow, Wei became the chapter’s pres-ident. The Bergen chapter was able tohost various events such as voter reg-istration drives, a voter educationpanel which included guest Sen. Bar-bara Buono. The chapter also hosteda workshop to help young minorities,as well as the Break the Bread eventin Newark to feed and eat with thehomeless.
Wei has been the president of theBergen chapter over the last two years
• Soccer player Sara Ramirez earnedrecognition as one of the top 10 players in theregion and first-team all-conference honors.
• Phi Theta Kappa recognized Laura Delucawith the 2014 Distinguished Chapter MemberAward. She, and Angie Goldszmidt, made theNew Jersey All-State Academic Team.
• Joy Burns won the “Securing Our Future”essay contest – and a $2,500 scholarship.
• Former student John McLaughlin won a
$50,000 prize to help support his small business on CNBC Prime’s “Crowd Rules.”
• In partnership with Phi Theta Kappa, theNew Jersey Council of County Colleges andthe New Jersey Education Association,students, faculty and staff signed“Community College Completion Pledge”cards to reinforce the roles each groupplays in ensuring student success – both asa personal and institutional commitment.
Succeeding in Our Be
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Mike Amaro took hisopponents to the mats en route to earning All-America honors at the 2014 NJCAA Wrestling NationalChampionship.
Recent high school graduates participatingin the first-ever “summer intensive” setthemselves up for success by beginningtheir relationship with Bergen before theirfirst class ever took place.
Faculty members David Cohen and Robert Walljasperjoined celebrity chefs Maneet Chauhan and Peter
Kelly to recognize students Julissa Aragon andCristina Garro, who participated in a cooking
competition at the “Giants ofGenerosity” charity event.
The largest class in Bergen history – 2,862 slights – so to speak, it was inside (there’s alwat the Izod Center. Saluted by leaders like VicMullaney and Vice President of Student Affaclass of 2014 featured 66 students with 4.0 G
With bio-diesel generators, solar panelsand electric vehicles, Bergen’s STEMstudents continue to work on the cuttingedge – they even produced a wind turbinethat can produce 225 watts of electricity at20 mile per hour winds.
Also seen in our Bergen community…
Maria Ortiz Naretto served as editorin chief of the College’s “ScholarlyJournal” featuring exceptionalstudent writing.
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ergen CommunityHonored, awarded, recognized and praised, student achievements comein many forms through a variety of organizations and groups.
Meet Maria De Abreu PinedaWhat would it take to become the most accomplishedstudent in Bergen history? A 4.0 GPA? Check. Accoladesfrom national organizations? Check. A richsense of cultural diversity? Check. Plans totransfer to a top university? Check. Byany measure, when you discuss2014 valedictorian Maria DeAbreu Pineda, she remainsthe embodiment of studentsuccess.
“More than words, I want to leadby example and let my work talk forme. I achieved my goals at Bergenbecause they were clear; I wanted to takeadvantage of the best opportunities and thenext goal is to do the same thing at the next school …and then in my job … and, really, just in my life.”
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Jason Lazar bested dozens of competitorsen route to a $1,000 award and the title of best speaker at the seventh
annual speech competition.
Kicking off commencement week, the College’shighest achieving students celebrated theiraccomplishments with their families at the annualacademic awards ceremony.
tudents – turned their tassels under theways lights) – during an evening ceremonyce President of Academic Affairs Dr. Billirs Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, the
GPAs.
Residents of our Bergen CommunityBergen leaders such as President Dr. B Kaye Walter and Vice President of Academic AffairsDr. Bill Mullaney joined the high-achieving Phi Theta Kappa students at the group’s annual“Nerd Nation” conference in Orlando.
n Our Berge
The Good Fight: Credit Union Helps Low-Income Residents Build Creditby NBC 4, New York October 24, 2013
What if you had no credit and no means of getting it? That's the reality forthousands of people with low incomes. But in Bergen County, N.J., people arefinally getting help. Here's The Good Fight with Pat Battle.
Bergen Signs Study Abroad PactBy MYBERGEN.COM March, 2014
Bergen Community College hasjoined a nationwide initiative to doublethe number of U.S. students studyingabroad by 2019. More than 150 schoolshave signed the pledge spearheadedby the Institute of International Edu-cation’s (IIE) “Generation StudyAbroad” program.
“Study abroad is a transformationalexperience,” Amparo Codding, the Col-lege’s dean of arts, humanities andwellness – who coordinates theschool’s study abroad program – said.“In addition to the academic accom-plishments, students come back witha very strong sense of self. They comeback with a whole new view of theworld, wanting to travel more, learnmore, see more and do more.”
The U.S. Department of State’s Bu-
reau of Educational and Cultural Af-fairs estimates 295,000 students stud-ied abroad in 2011-12. Typically, sixBergen students leave the U.S. to studyeach semester. Spring 2014 studentBlyss Molina Ayala, of Ridgefield Park,received a $3,500 scholarship fromthe Benjamin A. Gilman InternationalScholarship Program to study in Spain– making her the fourth Bergen stu-dent to earn the award. Bergen stu-dents have studies throughout theworld – including Argentina, China,Italy, Japan and Morocco.
Bergen remains one of less than adozen community/county colleges tomake the commitment to the IIE. TheU.S. Department of State’s Bureau ofEducational and Cultural Affairs andseveral foreign governments, as well
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Bergen ComWith residents of our Bergen communcounty, state, country and globe, divers
Representatives from Combat Paper NJ brough
their unique brand of therapy – turning former
military uniforms into paper – to campus to hel
veterans heal through poetry, writing and art.
José Antonio Vargas, a Pulitzer Prize-winning
journalist who was featured on the cover of Tim
discussed the plight of immigrants during Latin
Heritage Month.
Teaching in Our Berge
Also seen in our Bergen community…
• The inaugural Faculty Research & Scholarship Awards went to eight individuals: GreggBiermann; Dr. Denise Budd; Brian Cordell; Dr. Jessica Datema; Dr. Ilan Ehrlich; PaulMindell; Bill Morales; and John Smalley.
• Professor Bernie Fuersich contributed “Diving Fitness is Life Fitness” to volume XXVI, issue2 of Sources: The Journal of Underwater Education.
• Faculty Dr. Camelia-Manuela and Gabriel Latanianu led a delegation of students toparticipate in a national model U.N.
• Professor Win Win Kyi earned the 2014 Distinguished Advisor Award from Phi Theta Kappa.• Janet Henderson and Ilan Ehrlich earned entry into the Mid-Career Fellowship Program at
Princeton University.
Flanked by Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Bill Mullaney and professor KateMcGivern, recently retired faculty members Dr. Charles J. McNerney and Marjorie Websterjoined the elite company of only a few dozen past retirees with their induction as professoremeriti.
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Nursing faculty, led by Professor Margaret Hayes, won the Innovation of the Year Award fromLeague of Innovation in the Community College for their project requiring students toproduce movies demonstrating their ability to perform safe nursing practices.
Professor Lynn Schott, professor emeriti Jean Goldstein and George Skau and formerExecutive Vice President Virginia Laughlin visited the Sidney Silverman Library archives aspart of an upcoming legacy project.
For leading the College’s sustainability efforts, including encouraging student participation,Professor Rachel Wieland earned the League of Innovation in the Community College Johnand Suanne Roueche Excellence Award.
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en CommunityA cadre of thoughtful minds drives students to succeed, while hoping toinspire a similar passion for learning.
Hundreds of faculty and staff from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania descended upon
Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands from the “Tri-State Best Practices
Conference: Collaborations and Connections” organized by Bergen Professor Sarah Shurts.
The Skyline Theatre Company recognized
Professor Jim Bumgardner with its 2014
Horizon Award for his support of the arts.
Professor Roger Opstbaum
teamed with three colleagues
to publish “Fast Atmosphere-
Ocean Model Runs with Large
Changes in CO2,” global
warming research, that
appeared in Geophysical
Research Letters, a biweekly
geoscience journal.
Meet Keith Chu
History is made all the time. Professor Keith Chu
knows that better than anyone – after all, he teaches
the subject. But this year, Professor Chu made his
own history when he won the 2013-14 National
Institute for Staff and Organizational Development
Excellence Award for teaching.
“If you ask a little kid, I don’t think he’ll say he wants
to grow up to be a historian. But I knew I wanted to
spend the rest of my life being around smart
people, reading books, writing and attending
conferences. It’s not just a career or a way to pay
bills … it’s also who I am. It’s integral to my
personality and essence. I know most of my
students are not going to become professional
historians. So, I need to give them knowledge and
skills that they can use outside the gates of our
campus. It’s not just about giving them content
knowledge or historical interpretation – or giving
them the right answer all the time. It’s about teaching
them to think critically, write more persuasively, think
on their feet, synthesize and evaluate.”
Residents of our Bergen Community
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nding Our B
elendez and Assemblyman Timothy J.se awareness regarding the GLBT community.
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CommunityThis community gives back! Through houtreach, the members of our commu
Professional assistant Mark Balzarette and stud
“Toasty the Marshmallow Snowman,” the record br
Riverside and the Hackensack Regional Chamber
For a $1 donation, visitors placed 11,000 marshma
charities.
Professors like Anita Verno dedicated their
time to the students from the East Newark
Public School as part of “Technology Day.”
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Supporting Our Berge
Blyss Molina Ayala received a $3,500scholarship from the Benjamin A. GilmanInternational Scholarship Program tostudy abroad in Spain – making her thefourth Bergen student to earn the award.
More than 3,700 applied; 85 wereaccepted. Two were from Bergen. Maria DeAbreu Pineda and Anna Parra Vera eachreceived the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation2014 undergraduate transfer scholarshipworth up to $30,000 per year for threeyears.
For 29 years, the Bergen CommunityCollege Foundation Medallion AwardsDinner has served as a signaturefundraising event for scholarships.Lawrence R. Inserra Jr., InserraSupermarkets, Inc. president, received the2013 Award for Merit for CorporateResponsibility and Philanthropy.
With bagels and bacon, the Office of AlumniAffairs – established during the last year – lured
past grads to campus and recognized their placein the College’s history. Vice President of
Academic Affairs Dr. Bill Mullaneyspoke at the event.
Donors like Phil and Kathleen Ciarco made more than $180,000 inscholarships possible for 110 students at the third annual mid-yearscholarship ceremony.
The Bergen Community College Foundation distributed more than $214,000 to 170 studentsat the annual scholarship awards ceremony made possible by donors.
More than 30 faculty and staff worked withthe grants office during the 2013-14 year todevelop 16 grants and sponsored projectsthat received nearly $9 million in awards.These included initiatives as the Title VInstitutional Capacity Building and theScience, Technology, Engineering andMathematics (STEM) Development project.Collaborative projects included inmateeducation with the Bergen County Sherriff’sOffice, Garden State Pathways to Successwith Camden County College and the HealthProfessions Opportunity Program with 10community college partners, countyworkforce investment boards andnumerous healthcare industry employers.
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en CommunityCountless organizations and individuals play a critical role in ensuringthe sustained success of the members of our community.
Janus Varela and Brenda Turkdogan
each received $2,000 scholarships from
the State of New Jersey for the cost of
enrollment in certificate programs at
Bergen as part of the Governor’s Industry
Vocations Scholarship for Women and
Minorities.
An ace up the sleeve of the Bergen Community College Foundation, each year, donors roll
the dice in support of student scholarships at Monte Carlo Night.
Class of 2011 basketball standout Mickey Hayes – who led the nation in rebounding
during her final year – returned to her hard-court home for Athletic Alumni
Appreciation Night.
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President Dr. B. Kaye Walter and Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Naydeen González-De
Jesús congratulated students receiving the Dr. Agnes Varis scholarships
at the spring ceremony
Paramus resident Mukesh Malkan visited in April to deliver $1,000 from the Indian Americans
of Paramus and $250 from the Paramus Sunrise Rotary Club to Bergen officials, including
President Dr. B. Kaye Walter.
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For its work in support of veterans, the RamapoBergen Animal Refuge and other charitableinitiatives, the Commerce and IndustryAssociation of New Jersey recognized theParamus-Bergen Community College Rotarywith the “inspirational good works” award.
It’s the only “Wei” he knows: student leaderIvan Wei built the College’s chapter of theNational Association for the Advancementof Colored People from the ground up. Alsolast year, he became the region’s youth andcollege chair.
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Bergen Comconnections with new members of our cetween the College and others, but create
A panel including Assemblywoman Holly Sche
Affairs Dr. Bill Mullaney and Assemblyman Tim
education at the “Quarterly Connection,” a period
Partnering with 18 high schools, more than 1,000
at the College to learn about veterinary studies,
science/technology/engineering/math topics.B E R G E N C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E
The Division of Continuing Educationin partnership with
the Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce
A comprehensive one-day course designed for employees of the Greater Meadowlands-based companies specializing in
the retail, tourism, hospitality, sports and leisure industries
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Relationships in Our Making bond be
When the College added Instagram – photofilters and all – to its social media profile,total followers to its four accounts(Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube)reached nearly 17,000. Bergen is consideredthe most “social” community college in NewJersey.
Bergen joined a nationwide initiative to double the number of U.S. students studyingabroad by 2019 as part of the Institute of International Education’s (IIE) “Generation StudyAbroad” program.
The Seattle Seahawks maynot have exuded friendliness
to the Denver Broncos inSuper Bowl XLVIII, but the
Division of ContinuingEducation did when it
partnered with theMeadowlands Regional
Chamber of Commerce tooffer the “Warm Welcome”
program designed foremployees of Meadowlands-
based retail, tourism, sportsand leisure companies
preparing for the big game.
Bergen President Dr. B. Kaye Walter and Jersey Tractor Trailer Training President BillOliver inked a workforce development agreement that enabled local residents to earnboth a Commercial Driver License (CDL) and a General Education Diploma (GED) as part ofthe joint program.
During the 2013-14 academic year, 752Bergen County high school juniors andseniors from 27 public school districtsearned college credits through the dualenrollment program.
When schools become partners, students benefit. Transfer agreements signed this yearstreamline the path to a four-year degree at Fairleigh Dickinson University, whichprovides participating students with a 40-percent tuition discount at the four-year schoollocated in Florham Park and Teaneck, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
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Bergen Communityconnections with new members of our community not only strengthens theetween the College and others, but creates better opportunities for everyone.
Meet Mr. BCC
For more than three years, every post on the
College’s social media has emanated from
the mysterious “Mr. BCC.” During that time,
he’s developed a relationship with the
17,000 followers of the four pages – even
during the 10 electricity-deprived days
during Hurricane Sandy.
“The Bergen
community
has been with me
at every point of
my life for the past
three years – the birth
of my son, Christmas
dinner, watching the Giants win the
Super Bowl, whatever … No matter
when or where, I’m always listening
and answering questions. Why? The
world isn’t 9 to 5, Monday through
Friday. Anyone who has taken the
time to learn more about the
College through visiting our social
media deserves the courtesy of a
timely response. I take great pride in
the trust and responsibility that comes
with being Mr. BCC – for many, social
media is a primary window into our
school. It’s my job to keep that window
purple-tinted – and always open. Who I
am is less important than the idea that
at this college, we care about our
community.”
A panel including Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi (R-39), Vice President of Academic
Affairs Dr. Bill Mullaney and Assemblyman Timothy J. Eustace (D-38) discussed
education at the “Quarterly Connection,” a periodic community-networking luncheon.
Partnering with 18 high schools, more than 1,000 teenagers participated in Teen STEM Day
at the College to learn about veterinary studies, robotics, alternative energy and other
science/technology/engineering/math topics.
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Residents of our Bergen Community
hips in Our Making bond be
rsey Tractor Trailer Training President Billment that enabled local residents to earna General Education Diploma (GED) as part of
During the 2013-14 academic year, 752Bergen County high school juniors andseniors from 27 public school districtsearned college credits through the dualenrollment program.
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en CommuCountless organizations and individuathe sustained success of the members
Janus Varela and Brenda Turkdogan
each received $2,000 scholarships from
the State of New Jersey for the cost of
enrollment in certificate programs at
Bergen as part of the Governor’s Industry
Vocations Scholarship for Women and
Minorities.
An ace up the sleeve of the Bergen Community
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The Student Government Association thanked veterans like student Alvin Garcia at a lunch sponsored by the College’s Rotary.
A group of students committed to servicehelped make the inaugural Bergen Makes aDifference Everyday (B-MADE) alternative spring break trip to Columbus, Ohio a successby helping local volunteers.
Also seen in our Bergen community…
• For the seventh straight year, Bergen’s commitment to giving back resulted in a spot on thePresident’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.
• Bergen County officials utilized the College to host a memorial for Nicholas Oresko, whopassed away as the nation’s oldest Medal of Honor recipient.
• Hundreds turned out for “Seniors in Suburbia: Setting New Goals” at Ridgewood High school– another installment in the College’s continued work in the study of suburbs.
• A panel of local professionals discussed health and well-being at “Pathways to Wellness:Destination Health,” which was sponsored by groups such as the College’s Center forHealth, Wellness and Personal Counseling.
For its work in support of veterans, the RamapoBergen Animal Refuge and other charitableinitiatives, the Commerce and IndustryAssociation of New Jersey recognized theParamus-Bergen Community College Rotarywith the “inspirational good works” award.
Students supported victims of the Philippinetyphoon by manning collection boxes,soliciting donations; later in the year, theCollege hosted a benefit concert.
It’s the only “Wei” he knows: student leaderIvan Wei built the College’s chapter of theNational Association for the Advancementof Colored People from the ground up. Alsolast year, he became the region’s youth andcollege chair.
Bergen Community College dental hygieneprogram students like Delsi Barrera gavemore than three-dozen children – andparents – a reason to grin at the school’s12th annual “Give Kids a Smile Day” thatoffered free exams.
Joining students from Phi Theta Kappa andthe Student Government Association,President Dr. B. Kaye Walter preparedThanksgiving meals at a local pantry.
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CommunityThis community gives back! Through helping hands and coordinatedoutreach, the members of our community collaborate through service.
Professional assistant Mark Balzarette and student Brian Giraldo constructed the frame for
“Toasty the Marshmallow Snowman,” the record breaking signature piece of the Shops at
Riverside and the Hackensack Regional Chamber of Commerce “Super Saturday at the Shops.”
For a $1 donation, visitors placed 11,000 marshmallows on the structure to benefit local
charities.
Professors like Anita Verno dedicated their
time to the students from the East Newark
Public School as part of “Technology Day.”
Dishes and dunks ruled the night at the
all-star basketball fundraiser to support the
Educational Opportunity Fund
student emergency fund.
Meet Jamie Keller
Change has come to Bergen. Three years ago,
Professor Jamie Keller decided to take a
stand against bullying in light of events such
as Rutgers University student Tyler Clementi’s
suicide. Keller founded the SPARK A Change
club, which hosts events as local schools
and fundraisers in support of the cause.
“Bullying has become an epidemic –
especially in middle schools. What has
resulted is students not wanting to attend
school – all the way to the other end of the
spectrum that can result in suicides. School
is supposed to be a safe place. Unfortunately
for many students, home is not a safe place,
or happy place. Many children look to school
to be the savior. But what they need to
understand is that they’re not alone. They
may have the same background as someone
else, but they don’t know that.”B e r g e n C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e | 15
Professor Harold Kahn – with some playful
pooches – shed light on the plight of
greyhounds at the annual adoption day
event.
The Philip Ciarco Jr. Learning Center in
Hackensack partnered with local
businesses and the community to support
the Bergen County Animal Shelter.
Residents of our Bergen Community
g Our Berge
Blyss Molina Ayala received a $3,500scholarship from the Benjamin A. GilmanInternational Scholarship Program tostudy abroad in Spain – making her thefourth Bergen student to earn the award.
More than 30 faculty and staff worked withthe grants office during the 2013-14 year todevelop 16 grants and sponsored projectsthat received nearly $9 million in awards.These included initiatives as the Title VInstitutional Capacity Building and theScience, Technology, Engineering andMathematics (STEM) Development project.Collaborative projects included inmateeducation with the Bergen County Sherriff’sOffice, Garden State Pathways to Successwith Camden County College and the HealthProfessions Opportunity Program with 10community college partners, countyworkforce investment boards andnumerous healthcare industry employers.
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en CommuA cadre of thoughtful minds drives studinspire a similar passion for learning.
Hundreds of faculty and staff from New Jersey,
Bergen Community College at the Me
Conference: Collaborations and Connections” o
The Skyline Theatre Company recognized
Professor Jim Bumgardner with its 2014
Horizon Award for his support of the arts.
Understanding Our B
Maria De Abreu Pineda took centerstage at Diversity Day, which featurednumerous speakers, performancesand activities to celebrate the tapestryof cultures at Bergen.
Dr. Arnold Brown, who shared hisphotographs and in-person account ofsitting a few rows behind Dr. MartinLuther King Jr. at the “I Have a Dream”speech, closed the College’s BlackHistory Month celebration.
Professor Jim Bumgardner, student Jessi Melendez and Assemblyman Timothy J.Eustace (D-38) took part in “PRIDE Fest” to raise awareness regarding the GLBT community.
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Telemundo reporter Isolda Peguero visited with students and Vice President of StudentAffairs Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús as part of Latino Heritage Month.
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Bergen CommunityWith residents of our Bergen community hailing from all parts of thecounty, state, country and globe, diversity remains a signature element.
Representatives from Combat Paper NJ brought
their unique brand of therapy – turning former
military uniforms into paper – to campus to help
veterans heal through poetry, writing and art.
A celebration of the accomplishments of women featured a variety of speakers, events and
activities – including handprints recognizing important women in students’ lives.
José Antonio Vargas, a Pulitzer Prize-winning
journalist who was featured on the cover of Time,
discussed the plight of immigrants during Latino
Heritage Month.
Professor Earl Taylor
led a commemoration
and conversation
on the life of
Nelson Mandela
after his passing.
The New Jersey Commission on Holocaust
Education named the Center for Peace,
Justice and Reconciliation at Bergen
Community College, under the direction of
Professor Tom LaPointe, as an official state
Holocaust and Genocide Resource Center.
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Actress and Bergen County native Ali
Stroker, paralyzed since age two, discussed
overcoming obstacles and earning a role on
television’s “The Glee Project.”
n Our Berge
s Dr. Bill Mullaney and professor KateDr. Charles J. McNerney and Marjorie Webster
n past retirees with their induction as professor
ayes, won the Innovation of the Year Award fromge for their project requiring students to
o perform safe nursing practices.
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ergen ComHonored, awarded, recognized and praiin many forms through a variety of orga
Kicking off commencement week, the College’shighest achieving students celebrated theiraccomplishments with their families at the annuacademic awards ceremony.
tudents – turned their tassels under theways lights) – during an evening ceremonyce President of Academic Affairs Dr. Billirs Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, the
GPAs.
Bergen leaders such as President Dr. B Kaye WDr. Bill Mullaney joined the high-achieving Phi T“Nerd Nation” conference in Orlando.
STEVE KALAFER AND PETER LEDONNE PRESENT CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER IN “BARRYMORE” THE PEAPACK COMPANY/ BARRYMORE ENTERTAINMENT FILM BASED ON THE PLAY “BARRYMORE”
WRITTEN BY WILLIAM LUCE AND DIRECTED BY GENE SAKS FEATURING JOHN PLUMPIS SCREEN ADAPTATION BY ÉRIK CANUEL PRODUCTION DESIGN BY CAMERON PORTEOUS
DIRECTED BY ÉRIK CANUEL
ACADEMY AWARD®
WINNER
“Christopher Plummer could be back in Oscar contention this fall for his portrayal of legendary actor John Barrymore. “
– SCOTT FEINBERG, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
“CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER REALLY DESERVES A BEST ACTOR OSCAR FOR BARRYMORE…
it’s the role – and the performance – of a lifetime, and he plays every color, nuance, mood shift and variety of vocal power and body language in his enormous range. The artistry leaves
you with your mouth wide open... stunned and cheering.” – REX REED, THE NEW YORK OBSERVER
Buzzing in Our Berge
FDU, Bergen Community College ProgramOffers Tuition Discountby Rob Heinemann for Teaneck Patch October 16, 2013
Officials at Fairleigh Dickinson Uni-versity and Bergen Community Col-lege have come together to help stu-dents transition by creating a dualadmission program.
The Fairleigh Dickinson Universityand Bergen Community College Schol-ars Program (BCC-FDU Scholars Pro-gram) was signed into action Wednes-day at noon.
“This is going to be terrific,” FDUPresident Sheldon Drucker said at apress conference. “We’ll be able toprovide a very affordable education tothe students of Bergen County. We’llbe offering special tuition rates, schol-arships and even some housinggrants.”
Students may enroll in the program
by completing a BCC-FDU ScholarsProgram Commitment Form as enter-ing freshmen at Bergen. All creditstaken at Bergen, up to a maximum of64, that are a part of an Associate De-gree can be considered for transfer toFairleigh Dickinson.
“No credits lost,” said Bergen Com-munity College President Kay Walter.“This will not only allow the studentsto transfer, it will allow them to moveseamlessly into the programs at Fair-leigh Dickinson. We will be havingcounselors from Fairleigh Dickinsonon a regular basis.”
All students in the BCC-FDU Schol-arship Program will be eligible for upto a 40 percent reduction from the ap-propriate FDU tuition rate upon com-
The Good Fight: Credit Union Helps Low-Income Residents Build Creditby NBC 4, New York October 24, 2013
What if you had no credit and no means of getting it? That's the reality forthousands of people with low incomes. But in Bergen County, N.J., people arefinally getting help. Here's The Good Fight with Pat Battle.
Bergen Signs Study Abroad PactBy MYBERGEN.COM March, 2014
Bergen Community College hasjoined a nationwide initiative to doublethe number of U.S. students studyingabroad by 2019. More than 150 schoolshave signed the pledge spearheadedby the Institute of International Edu-cation’s (IIE) “Generation StudyAbroad” program.
“Study abroad is a transformationalexperience,” Amparo Codding, the Col-lege’s dean of arts, humanities andwellness – who coordinates theschool’s study abroad program – said.“In addition to the academic accom-plishments, students come back witha very strong sense of self. They comeback with a whole new view of theworld, wanting to travel more, learnmore, see more and do more.”
The U.S. Department of State’s Bu-
reau of Educational and Cultural Af-fairs estimates 295,000 students stud-ied abroad in 2011-12. Typically, sixBergen students leave the U.S. to studyeach semester. Spring 2014 studentBlyss Molina Ayala, of Ridgefield Park,received a $3,500 scholarship fromthe Benjamin A. Gilman InternationalScholarship Program to study in Spain– making her the fourth Bergen stu-dent to earn the award. Bergen stu-dents have studies throughout theworld – including Argentina, China,Italy, Japan and Morocco.
Bergen remains one of less than adozen community/county colleges tomake the commitment to the IIE. TheU.S. Department of State’s Bureau ofEducational and Cultural Affairs andseveral foreign governments, as well
“Barrymore…” a production ofManaging Director Community andCultural Affairs Peter LeDonne, airedas part of PBS’ “Great Performances”series. The film spotlights the career ofactor John Barrymore.
The second TEDx conference at the College featured shortlectures on a variety of topics. Bergen remains one of only20 colleges in the world with a TEDx license.
Many North Jersey colleges moving aheadon expansions backed by state bondBy PATRICIA ALEX, Staff Writer, The Record August 22, 2013
Area colleges and universities arechamping at the bit as they await stateallocations from a $750-million bondfor construction approved by voterslast fall.
Bergen Community College on Tues-day held a ceremonial groundbreakingfor its $26-million health professionsbuilding at the Paramus campus. Con-struction contracts also have beenawarded for new science and businessbuildings at Montclair State University,and at William Paterson University inWayne crews are clearing the site of
a new health professions building.This is all before the state has re-
leased any money for the projects; ithas signed off on the overall conceptsof projects submitted by the schoolsbut is still reviewing the details of theplans. The schools expect the dollarswill begin to flow by winter, but some,such as Passaic County CommunityCollege, are holding off on proceedinguntil the money is released.
Others, like BCC, are confident themoney will be forthcoming: There, of-ficials donned purple hardhats to shovel
Bergen Community College aviation programgrows to feed demand for workersBy Myles Ma/NJ.com September 11, 2013
PARAMUS — Boeing predicted thisyear that the aviation industry wouldneed 1 million new commercial airlinepilots and maintenance techniciansworldwide over the next 20 years.
At the same time, the Federal Avia-tion Administration increased the num-ber of hours of required flight time tobe hired as a commercial airline pilotfrom 250 to 1,500.
That requirement is reduced to 1,000hours with a bachelor's degree froma four-year aviation training program,and 1,250 hours with an associate'sdegree from a two-year college avia-tion program.
"These are high-tech, high-payingjobs, and one of the benefits that col-leges can now offer is that the FAA is
stipulating that if you do get an asso-ciate's degree in aviation, the numberof hours that you need to get a jobwith the airlines will be decreased,"Bill Klappert, a professor of aviationat Bergen Community College, said.
The aviation program at BergenCommunity College started in fall2012. This year, the program gained afull-time professor and a chief pilotfor the first time.
Students can major in aviation ad-ministration or aircraft operations (alsoknown as flying a plane). Some of theclasses take place in the college'sEmil Buehler Trust Aviation Center,which includes flight and helicoptersimulators.
Today's planes require a more tech-
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en CommunityDo you hear it? That’s the chatter about our community in newspapers,television, radio and anywhere else news is reported.
Meet Rita Margiasso
Did you hear about the student who entered a
contest – along with 22,000 others –
through Blick Art Materials … and won?
Rita Margiasso didn’t win a couple of
tubes of paint, either. She won a car! Rita,
who began at Bergen in the fall, now
owns a new Scion tC.
“I saw this big sign that said ‘sweepstakes;’
my mom was teasing me, asking me to
enter … and I did. It was chosen randomly, so
it’s amazing that I won out of 22,000 people. I
thought it was impossible. I was so happy
and excited. My mom was happy too, but my
dad thought it was a scam! My dad called to
make sure it was real. It’s amazing – I never
thought I could win. Everyone has a chance.”
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The Machinery of Job CreationDecember 13, 2013
Bergen Student Named NAACP East Region ChairBy Christine Valdez, NJTVNEWS March 4, 2014
For Ivan Wei, joining the NationalAssociation for the Advancement ofColored People allowed him to start acommunity of his own at BergenCommunity College. Upon a recom-mendation from a member of anNAACP chapter, Wei decided to seewhat the organization had to offer. Hefound that the group aims to fight forequal rights and protect the needs ofindividuals.
It was then that Wei had the idea tostart an NAACP chapter at BergenCommunity College.
“So I took it upon myself as a youngLatino Jewish male to open a chapter,”said Wei. “I want people to know moreabout what’s going on in society.”
When Wei got the idea to start anNAACP chapter, he wanted to build a
small community within the school’scampus that he had not seen whenhe started attending. By forming thechapter, Wei said that it allowed himto form a tight-knit community andmake an impact within the campusand throughout the state.
After the NAACP chapter began togrow, Wei became the chapter’s pres-ident. The Bergen chapter was able tohost various events such as voter reg-istration drives, a voter educationpanel which included guest Sen. Bar-bara Buono. The chapter also hosteda workshop to help young minorities,as well as the Break the Bread eventin Newark to feed and eat with thehomeless.
Wei has been the president of theBergen chapter over the last two years
Bergen Community College - One on One with Steve Adubatoby PBS March 29, 2014
President Dr. B. Kaye Walter appeared on the March 29 edition of “One onOne with Steve Adbubato,” which aired on PBS in New Jersey.
ABC Meteorologist Amy Freeze stopped by “Super Science Saturday” at Ridgewood High
School to check out the work of the College’s STEM students and faculty.
Residents of our Bergen Community
ng in Our Be
The largest class in Bergen history – 2,862 slights – so to speak, it was inside (there’s alwat the Izod Center. Saluted by leaders like VicMullaney and Vice President of Student Affaclass of 2014 featured 66 students with 4.0 G
Maria Ortiz Naretto served as editorin chief of the College’s “ScholarlyJournal” featuring exceptionalstudent writing.
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Now boasting a conference center, library and clas
College at the Meadowlands reached the end of i
began when the College purchased the building at
Joined by partners from the Center for Food Action
the President Dr. Ursula Parrish Daniels and Vice
González-De Jesús cut the ribbon on the X-Chan
Dr. B. Kaye Walter supported the effort by donatin
vegetables and other perishables.
CommunityThe origins of our Bergen community dadreams of a small number of individual
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Appearing in Our Ber
Also seen in our Bergen community…
• The Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre “Curtain Up!” series featured artists such as Peter Yarrowand Cissy Houston.
• Marivi Soliven, who wrote the novel “The Mango Bride” in a month as part of a literarycontest, visited in October.
• Dr. Marcia Cantarella, an educator, author and daughter of civil rights leader Whitney M.Young Jr., discussed her father’s impact on creating jobs in corporate America by breakingthrough the glass ceiling between white executives and black workers.
• Actor Dustin Charles hosted a workshop for students from Bergen and local high schools.• Author Evelyn McDonnell discussed her book “Queens of Noise: the Real Story of the
Runaways,” the all-female rock band fronted by Joan Jett.Taking a break from laying the smackdown, WWE wrestler, Harvard graduateand attorney David Otunga visited todiscuss stereotypes.
Animator Bill Plymptonshared his creativeprocess – includinghow he developed “YourFace,” which earned anAcademy Awardnomination.
John Densmore, the drummer whosupplied the snare for the rock ‘n’ rollicons the Doors, visited to discuss hislatest book “The Doors: Unhinged,” andplayed a three-song set with Bergenfaculty.
In an exhibition that made waves, art risingfrom the debris of Hurricane Sandy earneda featured spot in Gallery Bergen’s 2013-14schedule. Professors Suzaan Boettgerand Marriott Sheldon curated the display.
Sponsored by theLiterary Arts Series,poet and Pulitzer Prizewinner Tracy K. Smithread from hercollections.
All it takes to transform the student center intothe hippest coffee house in Bergen County (Café
Bergen), are students, faculty and no decaf.
Feminist punk rock icon Kathleen Hanna,the former lead singer of Bikini Kill,offered frank commentary on her workand career.
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gen CommunityAlongside our homegrown talent, stars of stage and screen – large andsmall – frequently find their way through our Bergen community.
Meet Simone Serra
When the curtain comes up on the next big
Broadway star, 2007 graduate Simone Serra
may be the one behind it. Serra, who also
graduated from Montclair State University and
studied at the Maggie Flanigan Studio
conservatory in New York City, recently founded a
production company that she plans to expand
into performances, web series and short films.
“I think people have to be specific about what
they want – there has to be an ultimate goal;
even though I say I want to do everything, I have
a date and timeline that I want to get things
done. Wandering around in a business with so
many of us, you can get lost. What are you going
to do to make yourself stand out? “The ultimate
goal is obviously to do film, to do theatre, to do
television, but to be doing it in a consistent way.
I want to be doing projects that I’m proud of.
Whatever opportunity I have to act – I want to be
able to do it all.”
Season three of Studio Bergen, the College’s news magazine television show, began with a
live, one-hour special taped from the main campus student center on the first day of school.
Bergen Stages showcases the talent of
Bergen students, faculty and staff in
shows like “Blithe Spirit.”
Former state Sen.
Barbara Buono (D-18),
who ran for governor
last year, appeared at a
voter registration event
to inspire participation
among college
students.
He never leaves home without it: American
Express CEO and Chairman Kenneth Chenault
provided the keynote address at
commencement 2014.
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Residents of our Bergen Community
us and Meadowlands locations with thehree-year, $634,836 “Congestionllege and county officials laid the
brick and mortar. To that end, the Collegeof the redesigned Bergen.edu in January.
Our Bergen
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CommunityIt takes vision, passion and a commitmgoal in order to direct the efforts of the
Sharyne Miller, the
former director of
information services
and network
infrastructure at
Orange County
Community College,
left the New York
institution to become
the executive director
of information
technology at Bergen
and a member of the
executive team.
Workshops were the word of the day during Septe
enabled faculty and staff to participate in session
President of Institutional Effectiveness Dr. Yun Ki
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Living in Our Bergen
Shovels became a necessary school supply during the winter of 2013-14.
Students faced off against faculty andstaff in a friendly volleyball game. Theyounger, more limber students cameaway victorious.
Residents of our Bergen community resteasy with men and women like VicePresident of Facilities, Planning,Operations and Public Safety Bill Corcorankeeping us safe. The Bergen County Police Department and Office of Public Safety periodically host events to educate and raise awareness about security.
Sometimes, the best photos don’t come from professionals; theycome from the members of our Bergen community who know itbest: like this one from Barbara Bliss, a senior secretary.
The “Farm 2 Fork” market gave localresidents an opportunity to take a trip tothe country … in the College’s maincampus parking lot.
Move over, grease trucks. The first“Gourmet Food Truck Festival” dazzledwith an array of artisanal delights in June.
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CommunityBBQs and banquets, games and gatherings, the members of ourcommunity share the chapters of their lives together.
Meet Bandit
Sure, some may prefer Mr. Met or
the Phillie Phanatic. But when
the Bergen community needs
a boost, it turns to “Bandit” the
bulldog.
“I spend most of my time cooped
up, arranging my collection of
bones and chew toys. I don’t like to
expend a lot of energy on off-days because
when it’s game time – that’s when the Bergen
community needs me! It’s not only my job to
fire up the crowd, who seem to love my antics,
but the athletes too. No matter the score, when
I’m around, we always have a chance.
Go Bulldogs!”
Some came for the first time, others
returned for the first time in a long time –
either way, plenty of apples were polished
for the first day of school.
Faculty and staff,
including President
Dr. B. Kaye Walter,
danced the
night away at the
first-ever
“Spring Fling,”
a dinner dance
for employees.
Half “Where’s Waldo,” half flash mob, the
annual “Big Pic” brings students
and staff together for an aerial
portrait.
Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. William Mullaney
congratulated faculty like Dan Chadwick at the annual service
recognition awards honoring employees that have worked for the
College between 5 and 45 years.
Residents of our Bergen Community
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Our Bergen C
As the guiding principle leading the College’soperations, rollout of the 2013-18 strategicplan began in earnest. Goals includeincreasing course completion, retention,transfer and graduation rates andstrengthening the College’s bond with itscommunity.
Middle States matters! The College began themulti-year process to obtain re-accreditation
from the Middle States Commission onHigher Education, which it completes once
every decade. Middle States-appointed teamswill visit in 2016 to evaluate the College’s
compliance with the group’s 14 Standards ofExcellence – measures of institutional quality
and effectiveness.
William Corcoranjoined the College’sexecutive team thisyear as the vicepresident offacilities, planning,operations andpublic safety after serving as Bergen’s director of public safety since 2008.
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Academic ProgramsTransfer (A.A. & A.S.) ProgramsTransfer programs include a course of study that corresponds to thefreshman and sophomore offerings at most colleges and universitiesand are designed primarily for students planning to transfer into abaccalaureate degree program. In recent years, Bergen has worked tosimplify the transfer process by signing articulation agreements withcolleges and universities in New Jersey and throughout the U.S. Visitwww.bergen.edu/artifacts for details.
Associate in Arts (A.A.) DegreeLiberal Arts
Options:General Curriculum (Undecided)Cinema StudiesCommunicationEconomicsGlobal StudiesHistoryLatin American StudiesLiteraturePhilosophyPolitical SciencePsychologyReligionSocial SciencesSociologyWomen’s StudiesWorld Languages and Cultures
Associate in Arts (A.F.A.) DegreeFine and Performing ArtsMusic BusinessMusic Technology
Associate in Arts (A.A.) DegreeFine and Performing Arts
Options:General CurriculumArtCinema StudiesMusic ArtsTheatre ArtsTheatre ArtsGeneral– Acting– Dance– Technical Production
Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree Natural Sciences or Mathematics
Options:General Curriculum (also pre-med)Aviation OperationsBiologyBiotechnologyChemistryComputer ScienceMathematicsPhysics
Associate in Science (A.S.)Engineering ScienceEngineering
Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree Professional Studies
Options:General CurriculumAviation AdministrationBroadcastingBusiness Administration-General
– Accounting– Hospitality Management– International Trade– Management– Marketing– Nonprofit Management
Criminal JusticeEarly Childhood EducationEducationExercise ScienceHealth Science (Administration/ Non-Clinical)
Information TechnologyJournalismLabor StudiesSocial Work
ArtComputer AnimationGraphic Design/Computer Graphics
Business AdministrationAccounting Banking and Finance E-Business ManagementManagement Information Systems
Career TechnologiesDrafting and Design TechnologyElectronics TechnologyGeneral Engineering TechnologyHorticultureHorticulture/Landscape/Design/Build
Manufacturing TechnologyPublishing Operations Management
Health ProfessionsDental HygieneDiagnostic Medical SonographyHealth Science (for current professionals)
Medical Office AssistantParamedic ScienceRadiographyRespiratory CareVeterinary Technology
Health Professions and Career TechnologiesMedical Informatics
Hotel/Restaurant/HospitalityGeneralCatering/Banquet ManagementCulinary EntrepreneurshipEvent Planning and ManagementHospitality Management
Human ServicesCorrectional StudiesLaw Enforcement StudiesLegal Studies - Paralegal
Information TechnologyDatabase Programming and Administration
Networking AdministrationWeb Development and Management
MusicBusinessRecording Technology
NursingFull-time Day Program (Fall entrance only)
Part-time Evening Program (Spring entrance only)
Software DevelopmentGame ProgrammingGame Testing
One-Year Certificate ProgramsComputer Aided Drafting (CAD)Computer AnimationComputer GraphicsComputer ScienceComputer Technical SupportCulinary ArtsCulinary ScienceDatabase Programming and
AdministrationE-Commerce: Business EmphasisEvent Planning and ManagementExercise ScienceFloral DesignGrounds ManagementHospitality ManagementLabor StudiesLandscapingLegal Nurse ConsultantMedical Office Administrative
AssistantMusic BusinessMusic TechnologyMusical TheatreOffice TechnologyPiano Instruction/PedagogyRadiation Therapy TechnologySmall Business ManagementSurgical TechnologyVascular Technology
Certificates of AchievementAccounting AssistantBakingBiotechnologyBusiness Paraprofessional
ManagementCateringChild DevelopmentCNC ProgrammingCommercial Music ProductionFinanceFire ScienceForensic ScienceHomeland SecurityHospitality OperationsLabor StudiesMachine ToolingManufacturing DesignMarketing AssistantNetwork SecurityNonprofit ManagementPrivate SecurityProfessional CookingReal EstateRetailingSpecial Imaging for Radiologic
TechnologistsSports ManagementSports MerchandisingWelding
Career (A.A.S.) ProgramsCareer programs emphasize training needed to enter a chosen fieldof employment. Designed for students planning to begin a careerimmediately after receiving an associate degree, career programsare available in various technologies, health sciences, humanservices, and business. Graduates of these programs work astechnicians, accountants, paralegals, legal nurse consultants, lawenforcement officers, commercial artists, nurses, and professionalsin local and nationwide organizations.
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree
One-Year Certificate Programs & Certificates of AchievementCertificates award recognition to students who successfully completea program of specialized courses in a specific discipline. Thesecourses prepare a student for a specific occupation or jobresponsibility, or encompass a specialized body of knowledge in thearts or sciences
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Operating BudgetREVENUESTuition $60,692,530Student Fees 19,838,450State 12,163,630County 14,139,870Other New Jersey Counties 170,000Enterprise 155,000 Other Sources 1,330,000
Fund Balance Appropriation 1,900,000 Student Aid and Other Grants 42,904,800 Total Current Funds Revenues $156,991,040
EXPENDITURES & TRANSFERSInstruction $43,712,288Academic Support 6,125,400Student Services 8,006,979Institutional Support 43,701,373Operation & Maintenance 10,640,750Scholarships & Fellowships 500,000 Principal & Interest 1,095,170 Expenditures 304,280 Student Aid and Other Grants 42,904,800 Total Current Funds Expenditures & Transfers $156,991,040
When you donate to the Bergen Community CollegeFoundation, you establish a legacy of support. You lend ahand to your neighbors – the residents of our Bergencommunity that attend our school.
Online: Bergen.edu/donate
Phone: (201) 447-7117
Email: BCCFoundation@bergen.edu
Check/Money Order: Bergen Community College400 Paramus Road, Room L-340Paramus, NJ 07652
Consider the following:• Matching Gifts – many employers will match your
donation to the College. For more information, request amatching gift form from your employer and send it to us.
• Gifts of Stock – transfer a security.• Gifts-In-Kind – donate an item of value.• Scholarship/Bequests – recognize or memorialize a loved
one.
For more information, contact Bergen Community CollegeFoundation Executive Director Laurie Francis.
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