ADVISORY: High-schoolers to conduct Election '08 debates at CCC

WHAT: Students enrolled in Camden County College's Upward Bound Academy summer program will continue their exploration of political history and the importance of voting by conducting mock presidential debates.

WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, August 5, 2008.

WHERE: Civic Hall, Madison Connector Building, Blackwood Campus, College Drive, Gloucester Township.

DETAILS: Upward Bound's theme this year is Election 2008. Participating students have learned about primary elections, created platforms and conducted mock political conventions. They will conduct debates as a final exercise before casting votes for one of two student candidates, who are representing the Red Party and the Blue Party. The candidates will field questions from a panel of college administrators.

Patriotic decor and a student dressed as Uncle Sam will enhance the festivities.

Upward Bound is a six-week, federally funded college-preparation program for high school students from economically challenged areas whose parents haven't earned four-year college degrees.

TO COVER: Contact William C. Thompson, vice president for institutional advancement, at 609-605-0999 (cell) or Dennis Ferry, Upward Bound Academy director, at 856-227-7200, ext. 4327 (office).

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MATHEMATICS HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTS 13 NEW MEMBERS AT CCC

Thirteen students are the latest inductees into the Camden County College chapter of Mu Alpha Theta, the national mathematics honor society for community college students.

Mu Alpha Theta exists to recognize students for their outstanding achievements in mathematics and provide them with a means of enjoying mathematics beyond the classroom. Members must achieve a minimum grade-point average of 3.5 in mathematics courses at the pre-calculus level or higher to be considered for induction.

            CCC’s chapter is advised by Professor Dipti Bardhan.

            By county, the Spring 2008 inductees were:

• Camden County: Shaun Erwin, Voorhees; Caitlin Hale, Voorhees; Eric Hernandez, Blackwood; Derya  Kirca, Bellmawr; Neha Patel, Erial; Suvaskumar Patel, Cherry Hill; Jonathan Roeltgen, Cherry Hill; Danielle Williams, Camden; Forrest  Wood, Thorofare; Claire Yeager, Pennsauken.

• Gloucester County: Shalim Nunez, Westville.

• Salem County: Kimberly Davis, Pittsgrove.

• Out of state: Reine-Elodia Koffi, Philadelphia, Pa.

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CCC’S FOREIGN LANGUAGE HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTS NEW MEMBERS

Eleven students were inducted into Camden County College’s chapter of Alpha Mu Gamma, the national collegiate honor society for foreign language studies, for 2008.

Alpha Mu Gamma is the first and largest honor society of its kind in the United States, with chapters at both two- and four-year institutions of higher education. Members must achieve an overall grade-point average of 3.0 and earn an “A” in at least two college-level courses in the same language.

CCC’s Nu Theta chapter is advised by Professor Martine Howard.

By county, the newest inductees are:

• Camden County: Meredith Adams (French) of Sicklerville; Danielle Baccaro (French) of Westmont; Glorieli Melendez (Spanish) of Magnolia; Esther Morales (French) of Camden; Nelson Rodriguez (French) of Pennsauken; Abigail Shankel (Spanish) of Cherry Hill; Kaitlyn Smith (Spanish) of Audubon; Stephanie Snyder (Spanish) of Berlin.

• Gloucester County: Nina Dibeneditto (Spanish) of Turnersville; Sarah Diluzio (Spanish) of Sewell; Dolores Perez (Italian) of Deptford.

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AUDUBON RESIDENT ELECTED ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVE TO CCC TRUSTEE BOARD

An Audubon woman with experience in organic farming has been chosen as the 2008-09 alumni representative to the Camden County College Board of Trustees.

Tamra Vassallo was elected to a one-year term by her peers in the Class of 2008. She succeeds 2007-08 alumni trustee Dana C. Litwornia.

Although a native of South Jersey, Vassallo spent time traveling out West. Among her self-described “adventures” was the “unparalleled experience” of living and working on an organic farm in New Mexico before returning to the Garden State in 2006 to marry and enroll at CCC.

While a student at the college, Vassallo earned Dean’s List and President’s List status and was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. She also served as the Student Government Association’s executive officer for the William G. Rohrer Center, where she was responsible for promoting the Shoe4Africa drive and organizing Scrabble Night. In addition, the artist and avid reader has collaborated with the Rohrer Center E-Library staff on arrangements for art and other exhibitions.

“For me, Camden County College captured the essence of community,” Vassallo said. “I feel that I have benefited greatly from my experience here, and I would like to contribute to the college in any way I can so that future students can fully embrace their experience here as well.”

Vassallo completed her associate’s degree in literature, philosophy and the arts with a 3.7 grade-point average and plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in literature at a four-year institution of higher education. She hopes to become a college professor and possibly purse the field of library science.

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CCC PRESENTS FIRST OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS AWARD TO 1973 GRADUATE

The first person to seek admission to Camden County College has received the institution’s first Outstanding Alumni Award, which was presented during the 2008 commencement ceremony.

Eugene J. “Gene” Toni of Alexandria, Va., was selected for the honor – created as part of CCC’s 40th anniversary celebration – from the more than 30 graduates nominated. To be considered, nominees had to have completed a degree or certificate and been recognized as an outstanding practitioner of their professions or vocations; earned the respect and trust of associates in their chosen fields; made substantial contributions to the good of their fellow humans; or served as positive motivational forces for others.

The married father of three adult daughters was acknowledged on each of these fronts throughout the nearly three dozen letters that the College received in support of his nomination. He was similarly lauded during the presentation of the award, which was led by a CCC faculty member who had been both Toni’s classmate and his veteran’s counselor.

“Gene Toni truly has distinguished himself since leaving Camden County College, making the world a better place for all of those whose lives he has touched,” noted Professor Bill Wilhelm. “Camden County College is proud to be his alma mater, and his fellow alumni are proud that he is one of us.”

After becoming the first person in his family to enroll in college and attending CCC for three semesters, Toni volunteered for a tour of duty in Vietnam with the United States Army in 1969. He completed Ranger School and served as a combat infantryman with the 101st Airborne Division, earning the rank of sergeant. In 1970, a mine explosion took both of his legs below the knee and nearly killed him. Among the honors he received for his military service were a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star with a “V” device for valor. He returned to CCC in 1972 after spending more than a year recuperating.

“After my recovery, it was very difficult to literally take that first step back into the ‘real world’ again,” Toni recalled. “It was Camden County College that gave me inspiration and hope by granting me the privilege of returning to a familiar campus that had the many supportive faculty and staff who knew me before my injuries. They were the ones who helped me to get back on track.”

Toni earned his associate’s degree in marketing in 1973, achieving a perfect 4.0 grade-point average for the 46 credits he completed upon his return. He then transferred to the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics in 1975. While there, he worked with university officials to increase accessibility for physically challenged students like himself.

Following his graduation, Toni joined the federal civil service, working in Washington, D.C., as a government contract specialist, manager, director and officer for entities such as the Naval Air Systems Command, the Air Force Systems Command, the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command and the Navy Marine Corps Intranet. During this period, he completed a master’s degree in public administration at George Washington University. His professional success was recognized by Vice President Al Gore with a National Performance Review Hammer Award in 1997, and he received a Distinguished Civilian Service Award upon his retirement in 2006.

After leaving the civil service, Toni worked for Group Seven Associates LLC in support of the Air Force Program Executive Office for Combat and Mission Support. He then took a position with Monterey Consultants Inc. supporting the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Program of the Air Force Office of Small Business, which he continues to hold today.

Toni has used his own experiences to assist fellow war amputees in recovery, rehabilitation and adjustment. The American Red Cross cited him for his work with Operation Desert Shield/Operation Desert Storm veterans and their families. He has worked with Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans as an Amputee Coalition of America peer visitor as well.

In addition, Toni has served as a volunteer basketball coach for his church and his children’s school, and an award for volunteerism was created in honor of these efforts by the school. He also has run fund-raisers for and participated in other philanthropic activities with the Knights of Columbus. As president of the board of trustees for St. Coletta of Greater Washington, a non-profit school for severely cognitively disabled children and adults, he spearheaded the drive to construct a new school building in 2006.

“Remember that to whom much is given, much is expected,” Toni told the Class of 2008. “As you continue on your life’s journey, think of how you can share with your community those gifts which you possess, and when you, yourself, need help, please ask for it. We’re all here to help one another.”

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CCC OFFERING FREE ADULT BASIC SKILLS COURSES FOR N.J. EMPLOYEES

Camden County College and the New Jersey Business & Industry Association will be offering basic skills training again this year to employees throughout the area. This training program is free to New Jersey businesses and their employees and has the potential to revolutionize the way workforce training is done across the state.

“State customized training grants typically are awarded to larger organizations due to the administrative duties associated with these grants and the staffing challenges that arise when group training is conducted,” explained CCC customized training account executive Terri Campagna. “But this grant program is structured so that it relieves participants of the administrative responsibility and allows smaller organizations to send their employees to training without negatively affecting business operations. As a result, it levels the playing field for all New Jersey employers, regardless of size.”

Courses are being offered thanks to the grant-funded $1.3 million Basic Skills Workforce Training Program, which was developed by the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development in partnership with the NJBIA and the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

The grant funding is available from now through June 2009. Courses will run for 12 months and provide literacy and basic skills instruction in a number of subjects. These include English as second language, written/verbal communication, mathematics and computer skills.

Employers interested in providing this training to their employees have the option of reserving dedicated classes, which would be held at their worksites or at a Camden County College location. Scheduling is flexible and can be tailored to an employer’s specific needs.

Participating companies will not be charged for this training but must meet certain requirements to participate. These include having employees “on the clock” during classes and providing federal employer identification numbers. In addition, a minimum of 10 participants would be required per course.

For general information about the program, visit www.njbia.org/resources/worktrain1.asp.

To set up a dedicated class with Camden County College, contact Campagna at (856) 874-6056 or Carol McCormick at (856) 874-6016.

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PAIR OF PROFESSORS WIN CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE’S 2008 TEACHING AWARD

A professor known for tailoring lessons to the individual needs of her deaf and hard of hearing students and a professor whose publications on the use of the graphing calculator are utilized at educational institutions throughout the region have won the top instructional award available to Camden County College faculty members.

Professor Dianne Falvo of Magnolia and Professor Carla Monticelli of Havertown, Pa., received the 2008 Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award.

“Faculty are nominated based on their human quality in the classroom; their concern and sensitivity to the needs of their students; and their ability to demonstrate positive student learning outcomes,” said Vice President Margaret Hamilton, who announced the awards during the 2008 commencement ceremony. “Most of all, the award is given to teachers who have had lasting influence on their students.”

Falvo, who possesses an extensive record of published articles and presentations, joined CCC’s full-time faculty in 1997. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s degree from Gallaudet University.

“Professor Falvo is an advocate for her students and a caring, expert teacher,” Hamilton said. “She also is a dedicated professional who holds herself and her students to the highest standards when it comes to supporting their academic achievement.”

Monticelli, an expert in statistics, joined CCC’s full-time faculty in 1995. She holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from Villanova University and a doctorate from Temple University.

 “Dr. Monticelli is respected among her colleagues in the Mathematics Department for the quality of her teaching,” Hamilton said. “She also is respected for her commitment to the college’s life and mission.”

A faculty committee selected Falvo and Monticelli for the award, which is sponsored by the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation. Previous winners include Faustino Gonzalez (2007), William Wilhelm (2006), Robert Lorenzi (2005), Dorothy Brown and Hoda Zaki (2004), Catherine Boos (2003), Kelly Jackson (2002), Claire Berger (2001), Adrienne Coons (2000), Paul Harris (1999) and Ellen Freedman (1998).

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CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE OFFERS $40 TUITION DEAL FOR ALUMNI AGED 55 TO 64

As Henry Ford once said, “Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” As those credit card ads say, “Membership has its privileges.”

With those ideas in mind, Camden County College has created a special lifelong-learning deal for certain members of its alumni roster who have reached a certain age.

CCC’s “$40 for the 40th Anniversary” promotion was created as part of the college’s ongoing celebration of its four decades of service. It will allow those who have earned associate’s degrees from CCC and are aged 55 to 64 to take one Fall 2008 credit course and one Spring 2009 credit course and pay just $40 in tuition for each.

This offer will provide “$40 for the 40th” participants a savings of more than $200 per three-credit class taken. Current tuition rates are $88 per credit for Camden County residents and $92 per credit for non-county residents. The college’s existing Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver Program provides free tuition to enrollees who are aged 65 and older.

Qualifying alumni are welcome to come back and learn something new through the “$40 for the 40th” offer. Classes can be taken for the purpose of earning additional higher education credentials, gaining further professional expertise or exploring a personal interest.

Enrollees under “$40 for the 40th” may choose from courses in arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics, science, health careers, business, computers and technical studies. They may register on a space-available basis.

For details or to participate, contact Melissa McKelvey in the Office of Foundation & Alumni Relations by telephone at (856) 374-4946 or via e-mail at mmckelvey@camdencc.edu.

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Two members of Camden County College’s Class of 2008 have been recognized for their scholastic and service achievements with their selection to this year’s New Jersey All-State Academic Team.

Abigail Mawson of Voorhees and Nelson Rodriguez of Blackwood were two of the 33 community college students selected from throughout the state. They were honored during the annual Phi Theta Kappa Day celebration conducted by the New Jersey Council of County Colleges in Trenton. Phi Theta Kappa is the top honor society for students at two-year colleges, and all-state team members typically are members of PTK.

Each of New Jersey’s 19 community colleges may nominate up to two graduating students for team membership each year. Honorees receive a state legislative resolution, an award certificate and an award medallion. They also qualify to be considered for more than $800,000 in scholarships; certain national internship opportunities; and membership on the 20-member All-USA Academic Team.

Mawson received her associate’s degree in communication. While at CCC, she was the public relations officer for the college’s chapter of PTK and earned Dean’s List status. Her community service activities included volunteering with My Father’s Hands, a Camden outreach program that distributes food and clothing to the city’s homeless, and Angel Tree, which provides holiday gifts to children of incarcerated parents.

Rodriguez received his associate’s degree in biology. While at CCC, he helped spearhead a PTK campus recycling program and served as an ambassador for the Educational Opportunity Fund Program. He also made the CCC President’s List and the National Dean’s List. His community service activities include being a two-time American Heart Association Heart Walk participant and a four-time breast cancer walk participant.

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FREE CCC SEMINAR ADDRESSING AUTISM AND EMERGENCY RESPONSER ISSUES

The autistic population is large and growing in New Jersey, and particular challenges arise when a person with autism is involved in an emergency. Camden County College will address these issues with a free seminar featuring an instructor certified by the New Jersey Police Training Commission.

“Educating First Responders About Autism” will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. July 8 in Room 210 of Madison Hall, which is located on CCC’s Blackwood Campus. The instructor is Michelle Bourbon, a former agent with the federal Department of Justice and the mother of an autistic child.

Because autism affects communication, those with the disorder may be or appear to be non-compliant when approached by police, firefighters or emergency medical technicians during a crisis. Without understanding autism, first responders are at risk of evaluating or handling the situation less effectively.

CCC’s seminar will identify the symptoms and behaviors that indicate autism. It also will explain how people with autism might react to typical first responder activities and procedures. This information aims to assist emergency personnel with minimizing liability, de-escalating situations and achieving successful outcomes.

CCC has been designated as an official New Jersey Professional Development Provider as well as an official Pennsylvania Department of Education Act 48 Professional Provider. As a result, state-certified teachers can earn approved professional development for attending this session.

Family members and caregivers of autistic people also may attend. The seminar is open to the public as well.

To register or for additional information, attendees should contact CCC’s Division of School & Community Academic Programs at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4256, or at tempscap2@camdencc.edu.

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WHAT:           Camden County College’s first Adult Basic Skills/GED Program/English as a Second Language with Civics Course Award, Recognition and “Graduation” Ceremony.

WHEN:           6 p.m., Wednesday, June 25, 2008 – TONIGHT!

WHERE:         Camden Conference Center, Camden Technology Center, Camden City Campus, Camden County College, 601 Broadway (Broadway and Cooper Street), Camden.

DETAILS:      CCC President Raymond Yannuzzi will honor the 87 students who already have improved at least one educational level and the 17 General Educational Development (GED) students who already have successfully tested for their high school diplomas for their accomplishments since the program debuted in September.

The ceremony will include remarks by two of the GED grads: Shenise Monk, who enrolled as a 17-year-old single mother of an 4-month-old and has since passed the GED test and become a CCC nursing student, and Stephen Belfiore, a middle-aged single father of a 14-year-old who had overcome a substance abuse problem before enrolling and has since passed the GED test and begun bachelor’s degree studies through a special Rutgers University/Bard College program.

WHY:              Nearly half of all Camden residents don’t have a high school diploma, and more than 4,900 Camden County residents don’t speak English well or at all. In response, Camden County College established a daytime adult basic skills program – focusing on GED preparation and English as a second language development – that uses individualized lesson plans.

In the 10 months since it began, the program has met its first-year enrollment and performance goals while making a significant difference in the lives of its 268 enrollees.

TO COVER:   Contact Susan Coulby, CCC media relations manager, by telephone at (609)605-0874.

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The New Jersey Council of County Colleges has honored a Camden County College administrator with a 2008 Community College Spirit Award.

Carol McCormick of Mount Laurel, who has been a senior account executive with CCC’s Division of Customized Training since 2005, was recognized for her exemplary service to New Jersey’s community colleges. Since 1993, the award has gone to those whose work personifies the characteristics for which community colleges were created and under which they continue to function today.

“The Community College Spirit Award is an honor bestowed on a select few who have helped advance the community college movement,” said NJCCC President Lawrence A. Nespoli. “We feel that (Carol embodies) what we believe is the ‘community college spirit’: perseverance, dedication and excellence.”

McCormick was lauded for her leadership on the Team New Jersey initiative of the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development. NJCCCWED is a partnership of New Jersey’s community colleges that delivers customized training to businesses and agencies throughout the state. Team New Jersey provided training to more than 800 small-business employees statewide as part of the New Jersey Basic Skills Workforce Training Program, which is a partnership of the state’s community colleges, the New Jersey Business & Industry Association and the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

At CCC, McCormick is responsible for marketing, sales, assessment, design and delivery of customized and contract training programs. Before coming to CCC, she held sales and management positions with entities that included Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Loyola University and the Louisiana World Exposition.

McCormick holds a bachelor of science degree in food service and housing administration from Penn State University. She also completed the Hilton Hotels management training program.

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LEARN RISK FOR DRUG REACTIONS, DISEASES WITH FREE GENETIC TESTS AT CCC

Medicine isn’t one-size-fits-all, and more known about one’s genetics means more possibility of effective treatment. To that end, Camden County College is offering area residents a chance to learn about and participate in an initiative aimed toward implementing customized medical attention nationwide.

“Medicine Gets Personal: What Your Doctor Should Know About Using Your Genetic Profile” is part of the Coriell Personalized Medicine Collaborative (CPMC), which was created by the Coriell Institute for Medical Research. This seminar will educate medical professionals and the public about personalized medicine.

The CPMC study aims to allow individuals to benefit from the improved health that genome-informed medical practice will bring. It also will guide the integration of genomic information into clinical decision-making.

“Medicine Gets Personal” will be conducted by Michael F. Christman, Coriell president and chief executive officer, and Courtney J. Sill, Coriell director of communications. The seminar will include an overview of the CPMC and its goals as well as details about profile use, privacy and control.

Attendees can enroll in the study by submitting saliva samples to be analyzed for genetic markers that predict adverse drug reactions and likelihood of developing diseases such as diabetes and some cancers. Genetic information will be returned to participants through a secure Web portal. Participants may then choose to share this information with their physicians.

“Medicine Gets Personal” will take place at 6:30 p.m. July 14 in Room 106 of the college’s William G. Rohrer Center, which is located at Route 70 and Springdale Road in Cherry Hill.

CCC is an official New Jersey Professional Development Provider and Pennsylvania Department of Education Act 48 Professional Provider. As a result, state-certified teachers can earn three hours of approved professional development for attending.

Seminar attendance and study participation are free and open to the public. To register in advance, call (856) 227-7200, ext. 4256, or e-mail tempscap2@camdencc.edu. For additional information about the CPMC, visit www.coriell.org.

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The clinical coordinator of Camden County College’s Food and Nutrition Science Department has won a 2008 Outstanding Dietetics Educator Award from the American Dietetic Association (ADA).

Maureen Reidenauer of Mullica Hill, who holds the professional designations of registered dietician, certified dietary manager and certified food preparation professional, was selected for the honor based on her service and commitment to the dietetics profession.

The award recognizes teaching, mentoring and leadership activities in programs accredited and approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education. Four winners – one from each type of qualifying dietetics program – in each of the ADA’s geographic regions are selected each year.

Recipients must belong to the ADA and must hold an academic or supervised-practice appointment in a coordinated program in dietetics, a dietetic internship program, a didactic program in dietetics or a dietetic technician program. They also must demonstrate innovative instructional skills and techniques; have a history of providing guidance to students; and take an active role in the professional and other communities to which they belong.

Reidenauer is active with the ADA and formerly served as president of the Southern District New Jersey Dietetic Association. She was nominated for this honor by a number of peers and CCC alumni, who identified her as “an excellent role model for students and graduates” and credited her with mentoring and encouraging former students to become active in the local dietetics community. Under her guidance, many CCC graduates have progressed from registered dietetic technician status to earning registered dietician credentials through traditional undergraduate studies or the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey’s Coordinated Dietetics Program.

Reidenauer earned a bachelor of arts degree in hotel, restaurant and institutional management from Penn State University and completed post-baccalaureate studies in nutrition at what is now Rowan University. She also has completed graduate work and is working toward a master of science degree in nutrition education at the Chicago Medical School of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science.

Before joining CCC as clinical coordinator in 2000, Reidenauer served as an adjunct instructor for more than five years. She also spent more than 20 years working in the field, holding nutrition-related positions in long-term care, acute care, home care and private practice settings.

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29 CCC DENTAL GRADUATES ‘PINNED’ IN PROFESSIONAL CEREMONY

The 29 members of the Camden County College Class of 2008 who completed the college’s dental programs were welcomed into their new professions during a pinning ceremony held on the Blackwood Campus. Of this year’s graduates, 16 completed the dental hygiene associate’s degree curriculum and 13 completed the dental assisting career certificate curriculum.

By residence, the 2008 graduates are:

• Atlantic County: Lindsay Corgliano (assisting), Hammonton.

• Burlington County: Tracey Critchfield (assisting), Maple Shade.

• Camden County: Beverly Baker (hygiene), Haddon Heights; Stephanie Burr (hygiene), Pine Hill; Constance Clayton (assisting), Sicklerville; Meghan Gould (hygiene), Bellmawr; Susan Kitz (hygiene), Oaklyn; Stephanie King (assisting), Magnolia; Elizabeth Knecht (hygiene), Barrington; Laurice Miller (hygiene), Sicklerville; Laura Miotla (assisting), Glendora; Carolynn Murphy (assisting), Audubon; Megan Nahf (assisting), Haddon Heights; Rachel Ploucher (assisting), Collingswood; Jessica Rodilosso (hygiene), Waterford; Amelia Russino (hygiene), Cherry Hill; Catherine Saypack (hygiene), Cherry Hill; Kristen Steck (assisting), Atco; Brittany Wright (hygiene), Glendora.

 • Gloucester County: Kimberly Blank (hygiene), West Deptford; Valerie Ferrante (assisting), Richwood; Vicki Hasselman (assisting), Clarksboro; Stephanie Lamplugh (hygiene), Wenonah; Lara Madrack (assisting), Williamstown; Ashley McDowell (assisting), Glassboro; Gina Swanfeld (hygiene), Malaga; Melissa Tosto (hygiene), Williamstown.

• Monmouth County: Gabrielle Fennimore (hygiene), Manalapan.

• Salem County: Jennae Kruse (hygiene), Pittsgrove.

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85 STUDENTS INDUCTED INTO CCC'S TOP HONOR SOCIETY

Eighty-five Camden County College students were inducted into the Alpha Nu Mu chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, during the Spring 2008 semester.

Inductees must attain and maintain a minimum grade-point average of 3.5 while completing a minimum of 12 college credits. The chapter’s adviser is Professor Dan Flisser.

By residence, the Spring 2008 inductees were:

• Atlantic County: Robert Anthony DeRose, Hammonton; Michael Charles Jezierski, Hammonton; Christine Y. Rambo, Hammonton.

• Burlington County: Susan Janet Delancy, Medford; Kimberly Stanton Miller, Burlington; Amanda Joan Powell, Shamong; Debra J. Toutant, Lumberton; Melissa Ann VanDeBogart, Maple Shade.

• Camden County: Nancy Ann Alberto, Somerdale; Amanda S. Aslanian, Cherry Hill; Maria Abigail Ayran,  Cherry Hill; Emmanuel Kwesi Badza, Lindenwold; Ashley Marie Carruth, Pennsauken; Arianna Rose Cobian, Audubon; Charlynne Therese Conrad, Clementon; Katelyn Conte, Mount Ephraim; Ashton J. Davis, Clementon; Sarah Galliera, Magnolia; Bradford Griffin, Blackwood; Mathew John Gunkel, Pennsauken; Caitlin Page Hale, Voorhees; Robert J. Henderson, Oaklyn; Marie Hopkins, Runnemede; Caroline Margit Immendorfer, West Collingswood Heights; Colleen Teresa Jaxel, Pine Hill; Celina Marie Juiliano, Berlin; Kourtney Lynn Kalbach, Mount Ephraim; Crystal Nicole Killebrew, Sicklerville; Kathleen F. Lakjer, Pennsauken; Benjamin Landsburg, Cherry Hill; Catherine Leigh Large, Glendora; Kimberly Carol LeFever, Audubon; Zhu H. Lin, Pennsauken; Lawrence Joseph Little, Bellmawr; Kim Angelique Lomax, Blackwood; Christele Pamela Loi, Cherry Hill; John Alexander McGonigle, Audubon; Andrew Christopher Maccarone, Atco; Cynthia Miezan, Lindenwold; Daniel Patrick Mullarkey, Woodlynne; Ayla Musciano, Erial; Jenna Marie Neckonchuk, Stratford; John Gregory Neckonchuk, Stratford; Emily Nicole Nelson, Audubon; Claire M. O’Malley, Voorhees; Susan Overs-DeHart, Cherry Hill; Pia Maria Paolo, Pine Hill; Keyona Paynter, Camden; Heidy Luzmarie Perez, Camden; Martin William Powell, Blackwood; Kristen Nicole Rasmussen, Glendora; Vivien C. Richmond, Cherry Hill; Amanda Santiago, Pennsauken; Gillian Marie Saxton, Westmont; Sara Marie Sedin, Bellmawr; Eileen M. Sheehan, Runnemede; Arielle Widemon Siler, Sicklerville; Donna Arlene Smith-Williams, Blackwood; Stephanie A. Snyder, Berlin; Joseph Abraham Speirs, Sicklerville; Michele Yvette Stephens, Sicklerville; Margaret M. Thomas, Gloucester City; Kimberly Tuttle, Cherry Hill; Yasmin Jeannie Vega, Camden; Susan Wallen, Runnemede; Dominique Racquel Wilson, Camden; Jessica Kaitlyn Winter, Blue Anchor.

• Cape May County: Ellina Petkevic, Ocean City.

• Gloucester County: Alena Cavalieri, Mullica Hill; Robert Daniel Guarni, Pitman; Edward L. Hatton, Williamstown; Alanna Chevon Jones, Williamstown; Deborah Anne Keifrider, Mullica Hill; Karen R. Leonardi-Murray, Newfield; Thomas H. Markward, Deptford; Amanda Nicole Moyer, Sewell; Kristi L. Murphy, Mantua; Nikko Allen Nelson, Woodbury Heights; Rebecca L. Nilon, Williamstown; Nicole Amelia Rex, Turnersville; Amy Lynne Sobotka, Wenonah.

• Monmouth County: Joseph Thomas Callan, Spring Lake.

• Out-of-state: Lamine Kone, Philadelphia, Pa.; Aneta Agata Ogorek, Quakertown, Pa.; Jessica Stewart, Philadelphia, Pa.

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FREE COLLEGE-PREP ACADEMY AT CCC OPEN TO AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Camden County College’s Upward Bound Academy is seeking applications for its next session, which begins June 30 on the Blackwood Campus.

The Upward Bound Academy is a college-preparation program that provides collegiate study and career exploration for high school students who are seeking to enhance their chances for acceptance and scholarships to the colleges and universities of their choice. More than 80 percent of Upward Bound participants go on to be accepted into two- and four-year institutions of higher education.

Eligible for 2008-09 are students who will be in ninth or 10th grade at one of the following high schools in Fall 2008: Camden High School, Charles Brimm Medical Arts High School, Creative and Performing Arts High School, Lindenwold High School, Overbrook Junior-Senior High School, Winslow Township High School or Woodrow Wilson High School.

The program starts with an intensive six-week summer program that includes the opportunity to earn college credits by taking two courses taught by CCC professors. These will allow students to bank the higher education credits they will earn and apply them to their future college studies, saving both time and money.

In addition to classroom courses, the students will participate in activities that will familiarize them with potential career paths. Field trips are part of the program as well.

The enrollment process includes an interview with staff from the college’s Division of School & Community Academic Programs and an application. If accepted, students are able to participate in the Upward Bound Academy at no cost to them.

To schedule an interview or to obtain application, call (856) 227-7200, ext. 4236, or visit www.camdencc.edu/upwardbound/index.htm.

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ADVISORY: Middle-schoolers going to college at CCC

WHAT:           Students from Camden’s Pyne Poynt Middle School will visit Camden County College to learn about the college experience.

WHEN &        10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, May 19, 2008.

WHERE:         Blackwood Campus, Gloucester Township.

WHY:              Camden County College’s Program Outreach is working to show Camden City youth the importance of furthering their education after high school. This field trip will allow participants to explore potential career opportunities and understand the admissions, advisement and financial aid processes.

DETAILS:      The Pyne Poynt students will tour the Blackwood Campus, which will include stops at Helene Fuld School of Nursing and CCC radio station WDBK 91.5 FM. They also will meet with staff from the Upward Bound Program, the Advisement Center, the Educational Opportunity Fund Program, the New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship Program and the College Now! Program.

Program Outreach is based in CCC’s Division of School & Community Academic Programs, which is working with Kingdom Movers Inc., a Christian ministry that focuses on South Jersey youth.

TO COVER:   Contact Susan Coulby, media relations manager, by telephone at 856-374-4949 (office) or 609-605-0874 (cell) or via e-mail at scoulby@camdencc.edu.

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ADVISORY: 40th commencement ceremony at CCC

WHAT:           40th annual Camden County College commencement, which will be attended by an estimated audience of more than 4,000 friends and family members. It also will be broadcast via the Internet.

U.S. Rep. Robert E. Andrews, D-NJ, of Haddon Heights will deliver the keynote address. Andrews, who is serving his 10th term in Congress, is a member of the House Committee on Armed Services and the House Committee on Education and Labor. He authored laws to create the Income Contingent Repayment Plan and Direct Student Loans, which make higher education more affordable.

For this year’s 40th anniversary, CCC will present its first Outstanding Alumni Award. The winner, Eugene J. Toni, 59, of Alexandria, Va., was the college’s first applicant in 1967. He left school to volunteer for Vietnam, and the U.S. Army Ranger lost both legs below the knee to a landmine in 1970. Some records listed him as dead, and his name is printed among the deceased on the Vietnam memorial in Washington. He returned to CCC after his recovery, completed his associate’s degree in 1973 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree from George Washington University. While at Penn, well before the Americans with Disabilities Act, he worked to improve building access for those with physical disabilities. Throughout his career in federal civil service and as a consultant, the Knights of Columbus member has been involved in many community service activities, including counseling other combat amputees; spearheading a building campaign as board president at a school for the cognitively disabled; and coaching/running tournaments for church and youth basketball leagues.

WHEN &        10 a.m., Saturday, May 17, 2008, which is Armed Forces Day.

WHERE:         Truman Courtyard, Blackwood Campus, College Drive, Blackwood, N.J.

DETAILS:      Among the nearly 1,450 degree and certificate recipients will be Adriel Church, 20, of Bellmawr, a dietetics major who is going on a “nutrition mission” to Africa; Suzanne DeFilippi, 21, of Williamstown, a U.S. Air National Guard member; Christopher Culler, 33, of Sicklerville, a U.S. Army Reserves member; Asa Heartsfield-Cansler, 34, of Willingboro, a health/exercise science major who has appeared in four Billy Blanks tae-bo videos; Kyle Stephens, 40, of Westmont, a world-class powerlifting competitor; Tammie Brittain, 47, of Blackwood, a nursing student who first enrolled 30 years ago; and Roseann Baars, 48, of Tinton Falls, an animal science major who owns a dog-training business and is a therapy dog handler.    

Giving the student address will be Theresa Carbone, 20, a pre-nursing major from Blackwood.

Leading the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance will be CCC Public Safety Officer Dawn Pasquale, 38, of Voorhees, a specialist with the U.S. Army National Guard.

Other highlights will include the revelation of the 2008 Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award winners and the 2008-09 alumni representative to the CCC board of trustees.

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ASSISTANCE WITH FINANCIAL AID FORMS AVAILABLE FREE AT CCC

Financial aid helps millions of students across the United States pay for their higher education every year. The grants, loans and need-based scholarships awarded through federal and state programs fund the college studies of most majors and allow students to take day, night or weekend classes on a full-time or a part-time basis. Some students even receive funding to cover their book costs. New and returning students alike are eligible.

To receive this assistance, though, students must complete the often-confusing financial aid application process. The biggest part of this process is filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA form.

This year, Camden County College is making completing the FAFSA easier and the whole process of paying for college smoother by offering free assistance at its Camden City Campus.

Walk-ins are welcome, but anyone who wants advance information should contact the Camden County College Financial Aid Office. It can be reached by telephone at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4210, or via e-mail at lvanhest@camdencc.edu.

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EIGHT CCC STUDENTS JOIN STATEWIDE BUSINESS HONOR SOCIETY

Eight students from Camden County College have been inducted into the New Jersey Collegiate Business Administration Honor Society, which is open to only the very highest performing business students at the state’s two- and four-year institutions of higher education.

Members must rank within the top 1 percent of business students at their colleges or universities. They also must have completed at least 70 percent of their degree requirements as of Jan. 1 of the induction year.

The annual induction ceremony is conducted at the New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton. The honor society’s moderator is Camden County College Professor Maria Zak Aria.

Inducted for 2008 were:

• Camden County: Shannon Case, Blackwood; Jennifer A. Fritz, Haddonfield; Radmila Salmanova, Haddonfield; Donna Arlene Smith-Williams; Li-Ying Chang Wang, Cherry Hill.

• Gloucester County: Elsie Hewitt, Williamstown; Karen Leonardi-Murray, Newfield.

• Out of State: Irina Barysheva, Philadelphia, Pa.

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ADVISORY: Genetic info seminar, free testing opportunity at CCC

WHAT:           “Medicine Gets Personal: What Your Doctor Should Know About Using Your Genetic Profile,” an information session on the Coriell Personalized Medicine Collaborative (CPMC) that includes the opportunity for attendees to receive a free genetic screening that will facilitate customized medical attention

WHEN &        2 p.m. Monday, May 5, 2008.

WHERE:         Auditorium, Danch CIM Center, Blackwood Campus, Camden County College.

WHY:              The Coriell Institute for Medical Research launched the CPMC to educate medical professionals and the public about personalized medicine and guide the integration of genomic information into clinical decision-making. Coriell will analyze submitted saliva samples for genetic markers that predict adverse drug reactions and likelihood of developing certain diseases. The philanthropically funded CPMC is serving as an alternative to for-profit companies that charge $1,000 to $2,500 for genome profiling.

DETAILS:      “Medicine Gets Personal” will be conducted by Coriell President Michael F. Christman and Coriell communications director Courtney Sill. It will include an overview of the project and its goals as well as details about profile use, privacy and control.

Among those submitting saliva samples for testing on Monday will be Camden County College students, faculty, staff and administrators.

Additional information about the CPMC is available at www.coriell.org.

TO COVER:   Contact Susan Coulby, Camden County College media relations manager, by telephone at 856-374-4949 (office) or 609-605-0874 (cell) or via e-mail at scoulby@camdencc.edu.

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CCC PLANS AUTO TECH SUMMER CAMP FOR SEVENTH- THROUGH 10TH-GRADERS

Youngsters in seventh, eighth, ninth and 10th grades will explore what studying and working in the automotive industry involves when they attend Camden County College’s 2008 Automotive Summer Camp in July.

The four-day camp will provide participants with “day-in-the-life” experiences of Camden County College automotive technology students. It also will provide information in areas such as automotive safety, technology use within the industry and the variety of career opportunities.

Among the scheduled activities are shadowing college students who are enrolled in CCC’s General Motors and Toyota programs while they work in the campus automotive shop and visiting Atco Raceway to observe race practice and take a seminar on legitimate drag racing. Also planned are a tour of an automobile assembly plant and a visit to an area car dealership.

Automotive Summer Camp runs July 28, 29, 30 and 31 for male and female students in seventh through 10th grades. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Cost is $100.

Potential enrollees must complete an application, which includes an essay, to be eligible. Students must have a “B” average or better and attend school regularly. Interest in a career in the automotive industry must be expressed as well. Areas of consideration will include attendance, tardiness, grade-point average, career goals and essay quality. Applications are due May 16.

For additional information or for a registration application, contact Automotive Technology Program coordinator Tony Marchetti by telephone at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4382, or via e-mail at tmarchetti@camdencc.edu.

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CCC’S SPRING MUSICAL MINES CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD FOR COMEDIC GOLD

Stages at Camden County College will present the Tony Award-winning musical romp “A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine” as its spring production for five shows in May.

The show, which premiered in 1979, features a script and original lyrics by Dick Vosburgh and music by Frank Lazarus.

Act I is set in 1930s Hollywood, inside Grauman’s Chinese Theatre to be exact, where ushers sing and tap their way through a revue that chronicles the early days of filmdom. Act II is a slapstick adaptation of the Anton Chekhov play “The Bear,” complete with Marx Brothers-style antics, cigars and rubber chickens.

CCC’s presentation is directed by Professor Marjorie Sokoloff. The cast includes Carli Barolin as “Nina”; Constance de Uriarte as “Sasha”; Alexandra Ford as “Gino”/“Harpo”; Samantha Marrone as “Masha”; Christine Peltz as “Mrs. Pavlenko”; A.J. Thompson as “Constantine”; Brian Walsh as “Carlo”/“Chico”; and Ted Wioncek as “Samovar”/“Groucho.”

The Stages production of “A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine” will be presented in Dennis Flyer Memorial Theatre, which is located inside Lincoln Hall on the college’s Blackwood Campus. Performances will be given at 8 p.m. May 2, 3, 9 and 10 as well as 3 p.m. May 4.

Tickets cost $10 for students, staff and senior citizens; $12 for others; and $8 for members of groups of 20 or more. Payment is by cash or personal check only.

For tickets or additional information, contact Sokoloff at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4737, or msokoloff@camdencc.edu.

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ADVISORY: Free genetic testing info, opportunity at CCC

WHAT:           “Medicine Gets Personal: What Your Doctor Should Know About Using Your Genetic Profile,” an information session on the Coriell Personalized Medicine Collaborative (CPMC) that includes the opportunity for attendees to receive a free genetic screening that will facilitate customized medical attention.

WHEN &        7 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2008.

WHERE:         Auditorium, Danch CIM Center, Blackwood Campus, Camden County College.

WHY:              The Coriell Institute for Medical Research launched the CPMC to educate medical professionals and the public about personalized medicine and guide the integration of genomic information into clinical decision-making. Coriell will analyze submitted saliva samples for genetic markers that predict adverse drug reactions and likelihood of developing certain diseases. The philanthropically funded CPMC is serving as an alternative to for-profit companies that charge $1,000 to $2,500 for genome profiling.

DETAILS:      “Medicine Gets Personal” will be conducted by Coriell President Michael F. Christman and Coriell communications director Courtney Sill. It will include an overview of the project and its goals as well as details about profile use, privacy and control.

Among those submitting samples for testing on Tuesday will be CCC President Raymond Yannuzzi and CCC Professor John Pesda, who is coordinating the seminars.

Additional information about the CPMC is available at www.coriell.org.

TO COVER:   Contact Susan Coulby, media relations manager, by telephone at 856-374-4949 (office) or 609-605-0874 (cell) or via e-mail at scoulby@camdencc.edu.

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WHAT:           Camden County College students will get down and rock out – with “axes” in hand – when they compete in a tournament to determine the top players of the video game “Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.”

WHEN:           Begins at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2008.

WHERE:         Cyber Café, second floor, College Community Center, Blackwood Campus.

DETAILS:      This event is sponsored by the Game Design Guild, which is made up of students enrolled in Camden County College video game design and development courses. This event is one of several that the GDG hosts during the academic year.

At least two dozen players are expected to compete. The game will be set on the “hard” difficulty level for the earlier rounds of the contest, with the level switched to “expert” for the final round. Song selection will vary with each game, and winners will be judged according to high score by song end.

CCC was the first institution of higher education in the world to offer an associate’s degree in game design, launching the program in 2003.

TO COVER:   Contact Susan Coulby, media relations manager, by telephone at 856-374-4949 (office) or 609-605-0874 (cell) or via e-mail at scoulby@camdencc.edu.

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ADVISORY: Andrews talk closing out Earth Month at CCC

WHAT:           A talk by U.S. Rep. Robert E. Andrews focusing on environmental issues and related legislation will conclude Camden County College’s Earth Month activities.

WHEN:           11 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2008.

WHERE:         Civic Hall, Madison Connector Building, Blackwood Campus.

DETAILS:      Andrews, who represents the First Congressional District of New Jersey, has been an active, vocal proponent for environmental protection throughout his career as a legislator.

He will address an audience of CCC students, faculty, administrators and staff during this event, which will include a question-and-answer period at the end.

TO COVER:   Contact Susan Coulby, media relations manager, by telephone at 856-374-4949 (office) or 609-605-0874 (cell) or via e-mail at scoulby@camdencc.edu.

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ADVISORY: Prospective students to explore CCC at open house

WHAT:           Potential enrollees and their families will investigate the more than 150 ways that Camden County College can help them improve their lives during CCC’s annual Spring Academic Open House.

Attendees will begin their visit to CCC in the Madison Connector Building, which is the first building constructed under the $83 million Blackwood Campus revitalization plan and which is opening to the public for the first time for this event. They will then proceed to the adjacent College Community Center.

WHEN &        9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2008.

WHERE:         Madison Connector/Community Center, Blackwood Campus.

WHY:              Prospective students of all ages and educational backgrounds can attend this free event to explore all that CCC has to offer. The open house will be held in the College Community Center, which is located on the Blackwood Campus.

Attendees will be able to meet faculty, staff and students; discuss CCC’s more than 150 degree and certificate programs; explore academic requirements for hot careers; learn about student services, financial aid and transfer options; find out about athletics, extracurricular activities and campus events; take campus tours; and apply for admission.

VISUALS:       Hundreds of potential students and family members normally attend these semi-annual events. At least 600 attendees are expected at this one.

The academic majors and student service areas sponsor tables with displays, interactive activities, informative materials and/or faculty and staff members to answer pertinent questions. Banners, balloons and other décor will lend the event a festive atmosphere, and CCC’s Scion XB – which features images of students – will be parked nearby.

The college’s president, Raymond Yannuzzi, will greet attendees throughout the event.

TO COVER:   Call 856-374-4949 (office) or 609-605-0874 (cell) or e-mail scoulby@camdencc.edu.

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ADVISORY: Students, staff pitching in to brighten up city campus

WHAT:           Camden County College Campus Cleanup Day, sponsored by Camden City Campus Urban Unity Club, as part of CCC’s Cleaner Campus Campaign.

WHEN:           1 to 3 p.m., Friday, April 25, 2008.

WHERE:         Exterior of College Hall, 200 N. Broadway, Camden.

WHY:              CCC is encouraging every member of the campus community to help make the campus and the surrounding environment more attractive. Campus Cleanup Day is taking place on Arbor Day and during Earth Week

DETAILS:      The Urban Unity Club will lead students and staff in cleaning up the outside of College Hall and planting flowers in the front, rear and side of the building.

Participants will wear event T-shirts and gloves and work in teams with brooms and other tools in hand.

Organizing the activity is Ivory Pardo, the club’s adviser.

TO COVER:   Contact Susan Coulby, media relations manager, by telephone at 856-374-4949 (office) or 609-605-0874 (cell) or via e-mail at scoulby@camdencc.edu.

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LEARN RISK FOR DRUG REACTIONS, DISEASES WITH FREE GENETIC TESTS AT CCC

Medicine isn’t a one-size-fits-all endeavor, and more known about a person’s genetic makeup means more possibility of effective treatment. To that end, Camden County College is hosting two opportunities for area residents to learn about and participate in an unprecedented initiative to gather genetic data that will enable customized medical attention.

“Medicine Gets Personal: What Your Doctor Should Know About Using Your Genetic Profile” is part of the Coriell Personalized Medicine Collaborative (CPMC). The Coriell Institute for Medical Research launched the CPMC with a congressional briefing hosted by U.S. Rep. Robert E. Andrews in Washington, D.C., in December. Andrews was the first participant to enroll in the study. Since then, Coriell personnel have met with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services officials to discuss the project and best practices for the national implementation of personalized medicine.

The CPMC is an alternative to the for-profit companies that charge $1,000 to $2,500 for genome profiling. The study aims to educate medical professionals about personalized medicine and guide the integration of genomic information into clinical decision-making. Coriell plans to enroll 10,000 participants initially and 100,000 ultimately. Saliva samples will be analyzed for genetic markers that predict adverse drug reactions and likelihood of developing certain diseases. Funding for the project comes from philanthropic donations, and $5 million has been raised to date.

“Medicine Gets Personal” will be conducted by Coriell President Michael F. Christman and Coriell communications director Courtney Sill. It will include an overview of the project and its goals as well as details about profile use, privacy and control. Attendees can enroll for free by submitting saliva samples that will be used to determine individual genome profiles. Genetic information will be returned through a secure Web portal and, if the participant chooses, provided to his or her physician.

“Medicine Gets Personal” will take place 7 p.m. April 29 and 2 p.m. May 5. Both sessions, which will be identical, will be held in the Danch CIM Center auditorium on the Blackwood Campus.

CCC is an official New Jersey Professional Development Provider and Pennsylvania Department of Education Act 48 Professional Provider. As a result, state-certified teachers can earn three hours of approved professional development for attending a session.

Seminar attendance and study participation are free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register in advance, call (856) 227-7200, ext. 4256, or e-mail tempscap2@camdencc.edu. For additional information about the CPMC, visit www.coriell.org.

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CCC MARKING EARTH DAY WITH FREE PRESENTATIONS, FILM SCREENING

Camden County College will observe Earth Day on April 22 with free presentations about energy and endangered species and a free showing of a film with a relevant theme. The college’s Biology Department is sponsoring the celebration, and Professor Deborah Sweeney is coordinating the day’s activities.

Planned are:

·   8:30 a.m. – “Sustainability in Our Daily Lives,” a talk by Mark Peterson, a certified energy manager and a partner in Sustainable Success LLC of Clementon.

·   2:30 p.m. – “Preservation of Endangered and Threatened Species in New Jersey,” a talk by Eloise Douglas, a volunteer with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife.

·   3:30 p.m. – “Volcanoes of the Deep Sea” (2003), which voyages 12,000 feet below the Atlantic Ocean surface to explore the volcanic rift between North America and Europe that lies in the Azores. Actor Ed Harris narrates this short documentary.

All three activities will take place in Room 210 of Madison Hall, which is located on the college’s Blackwood Campus.

For additional information, contact Sweeney by telephone at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4459, or via e-mail at dsweeney@camdencc.edu.

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COLLEGE’S SPRING POETRY SLAM PLANNED AT CAMDEN CITY CAMPUS

Poetry plus performance plus pronouncement of champions will equal competitive recreation when Camden County College’s Mental Elevations Book Club sponsors its annual spring poetry slam on April 25.

The event will be held in the Camden Conference Center auditorium of the Camden Technology Center, which is located at 200 N. Broadway on the college’s Camden City Campus. Competition will run from 5 to 6:30 p.m., and an open-mic opportunity will be offered afterward.

Poetry slams take the traditional poetry reading to the extreme, providing a forum for poets to perform rather than just read and to compete rather than just entertain. Quality of content and quality of presentation factor into the judging criteria. Winners typically are masters at both.

Another key difference between a slam and a reading is attendee involvement. Audience members are encouraged to be very vocal with their feelings about each performance and contribute toward the judging.

Attendance at and participation in the slam are free and open to the public. So is reading as part of the open-mic session. As a result, students, alumni and community members are welcome.

Poets who would like to compete, however, must register with John Coleman, Mental Elevations Book Club president. He can be reached via e-mail at struggles25@yahoo.com.

Refreshments will be served.

For additional information, contact club adviser Dr. Elisabeth “Lis” Bass by telephone at (856) 968-1385, or via e-mail at lbass@camdencc.edu.

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CCC SUMMER SESSIONS SAVE STUDENTS MONEY, HELP THEM GET AHEAD

Camden County College students, students enrolled at other institutions and anyone wanting to start college before the fall can make a convenient and economical contribution to their future by signing up for CCC’s Summer 2008 semester.

Taking one or more of the hundreds of summer courses scheduled at CCC this year means getting ahead of schedule on the way to completing a Camden County College degree, transfer program or career certificate. Those attending or planning to attend another school also can use CCC to get ahead as credits earned here count toward degrees at most colleges and universities throughout the United States.

Tuition for summer courses is just $88 per credit for county residents and $92 per credit for non-residents. This means that Camden County College is one of the best buys in higher education throughout the state and region.

Eight-week, seven-week, five-week and weekend sessions are among the options that are available day and evening in a variety of subjects. Courses are being offered at the college’s locations in Blackwood, Camden and Cherry Hill as well as online via the Internet.

Students who have taken at least one credit course at CCC since 2001 have the quick and convenient option of registering for their summer selections online via WebAdvisor. Fax and mail registration options are available as well.

In-person registration may be completed at all three CCC locations. At the Blackwood Campus, hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday until May 23 and 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday from May 27 to Aug. 15. At the Camden City Campus, hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday until May 23 and 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday from May 27 to Aug. 15. At the William G. Rohrer Center in Cherry Hill, hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday until May 23 and 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday from May 27 to Aug. 15.

Although registration is ongoing, each session does have a cut-off date. Full payment for all summer registrations is required at the time of course selection.

For details, call the college toll-free at (888) 228-2466 or visit www.camdencc.edu and click on the “Summer/Fall 2008 Credit Registration” link.

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AP TEACHERS CAN ADVANCE OWN SKILLS AT CCC SUMMER INSTITUTE

Advanced placement courses help high-schoolers become better students, offering them the chance to study college-level material early and earn college credits via exam. Camden County College’s Advanced Placement Summer Institute for Teachers will help the instructors of these students become better educators.

The college’s Division of School & Community Academic Programs has partnered with the Middle States Regional Office of The College Board to fulfill professional development needs specific to AP and pre-AP teachers in the region. Experienced, new and prospective AP teachers are welcome to enroll.

CCC’s Advanced Placement Summer Institute for Teachers will offer workshops in nine disciplines: calculus; economics; French; English language, literature and composition; European history; Latin; psychology; Spanish; and United States history. Instruction will focus on course content and goals while encouraging the development of innovative instructional methods.

The Institute will take place Aug. 4 to 7. Each session will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the college’s Blackwood Campus in Gloucester Township.

Camden County College is a designated New Jersey Department of Education Professional Development Provider as well as a Pennsylvania Department of Education Act 48 provider. Participating teachers will receive a certificate for 30 professional development hours.

Because seating is limited, registration should be completed in advance. Cost is $795 until July 18, $845 from July 19 to Aug. 3 or $895 on Aug. 4. Breakfast, lunch and all class materials are included.

To register or for additional information, contact Margo Venable by telephone at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4283, or via e-mail at mvenable@camdencc.edu.

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CONCERTS AT NOON’ SERIES RETURNING TO CAMDEN UNIVERSITY DISTRICT

The free concert series “University District Concerts at Noon” will offer live outdoor performances by various artists on Tuesdays on the Rutgers-Camden campus.

Sponsored by the County of Camden, Camden County College, Rowan University and Rutgers University-Camden, this third annual series will allow residents, downtown workers and students to enjoy spring weather and free music in the heart of Camden’s University District.

More than 8,000 students attend classes in the University District. This area is located along Cooper Street, a corridor more than three million visitors traveled to reach Camden Waterfront attractions in 2007.

Scheduled for the “Concerts at Noon” series are:

-April 15: Singer-songwriter Matt Duke. The South Jerseyan released his debut album, “Winter Child,” through Drexel University’s student-run record label, MAD Dragon Records, in 2006. His melodic coffeehouse-style music has been a favorite on XM Satellite Radio’s “The Loft.”

-April 22: Hip-hop ensemble Philadelphia Slick. In 2007, this 10-member group released its debut album, “Culture Industry,” won the Philly Sound Clash at World Café Live and was named “Top Local Band” in the Philadelphia City Paper’s Reader’s Choice poll.

-April 29: A show of jazz and rhythm and blues music. Performers to be announced.

Admission is free, and refreshments will be available for purchase.

All three concerts will be held on the Rutgers-Camden quad, located in front of the Paul Robeson Library. The campus is located between Third and Fifth streets and Cooper Street and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Directions are online at www.camden.rutgers.edu. There are no rain dates.

For more information, contact Mike Sepanic, Camden Campus, Rutgers – The State University of New Jersey, at (856) 225-6026 or msepanic@camden.rutgers.edu or Susan Coulby, Camden County College, at (856) 374-4949 or scoulby@camdencc.edu.

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EXPLORE 150 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE AT CCC’S SPRING OPEN HOUSE

Those who want to discover the more than 150 ways that Camden County College can help improve their lives can attend CCC’s annual spring open house from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on April 26.

Prospective students of all ages and educational backgrounds can attend this free event to explore all that CCC has to offer. The open house will be held in the College Community Center, which is located on the Blackwood Campus.

All who attend will have the opportunity to:

-meet faculty, staff and students.

-discuss CCC’s more than 150 associate’s degree and certificate programs.

-explore the academic requirements for the hottest careers.

-learn about student services, financial aid and transfer options.

- find out about athletics, extracurricular activities and campus events.

-take a campus tour.

-apply for admission.

For further details, contact enrollment representative Melanie Monturano at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4660, or mmonturano@camdencc.edu or enrollment specialist Charles Stewart at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4714, or cstewart@camdencc.edu.

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REGISTER NOW FOR 2008 SUMMER CAMPS AT CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE

Camden County College’s Blackwood Campus will host three camps for kids this summer. Each will feature age-appropriate instruction and themed activities.

Basketball Camp runs July 14 to 18 for boys and girls aged 8 to 14. This camp will provide a competitive, fun environment for the development of individual and team skills. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $100.

For additional information or to register for CCC’s Basketball Camp, call (856) 227-7200, ext. 4247 or ext. 4618.

Multi-Sports and Activities Camp, which includes basketball, soccer, wiffleball and interactive classroom games, is offering two sessions – July 21 to 25 and July 28 to Aug. 1 – for boys and girls aged 7 to 13. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $100 per week.

For additional information or to register for CCC’s Multi-Sports and Activities Camp, call (856) 227-7200, ext. 4247 or ext. 4618.

Aviation Camp, hosted by the Aviation Career Education Academy, will provide attendees with the opportunity to experience various aspects of aviation and the aerospace industry. The five-day camp will be offered for ages 8 to 10 from July 7 to 11 and for ages 11 to 13 from July 14 to 18. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with field trips planned to the Battleship New Jersey and the Millville Airport & Army Museum. Cost is $200.

For additional information or to register for CCC’s Aviation Camp, contact the Division of School & Community Academic Programs by telephone at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4530.

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FREE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE COURSES AVAILABLE AT CCC

Starting April 10, Camden County College’s Camden City Campus will offer a free course in English as a second language (ESL) that also includes instruction in American civics.

“ESL with Civics” will run from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Speaking, listening, reading and writing English will be studied through activities involving mathematics, United States government, United States history and everyday living.

“We work in small groups and give as much individual instruction as possible,” said coordinator Carol Dann. “Conversation is a large part of each class session.”

Registration and orientation for “ESL with Civics” will start at 1 p.m. April 10. Up to 50 students will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. All others will be placed on a waiting list.

The Camden City Campus is located at 200 N. Broadway in downtown Camden.

For additional information regarding registration or course content, call Dann or Nereida “Neddy” Kohlenberg at (856) 968-1315 or e-mail cdann@camdencc.edu.

This course is one of several available thanks to a grant awarded to the Camden County Adult Basic Skills Consortium, for which CCC is the lead agency. In addition to the college, this partnership includes the Camden City Public Schools, the Housing Authority of the City of Camden, Literacy Volunteers of America/Camden County, the Hispanic Family Center of Southern New Jersey and Pennsauken Public Schools.

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CCC’S TOYOTA PROGRAM ‘REVS’ IN GLORY OF THIRD NATIONAL AWARD

Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc. selected CCC’s T-TEN program as one of only five recipients of its national awards. The college earned this recognition due to its excellent implementation of the corporation’s T-TEN training model through 2007.

Schools were judged on graduate objectives; placements at Toyota dealerships; the maintenance of instructor and program certifications; and compliance with corporate training requirements. Honors associated with the win include presentation of the award by Toyota Motor Sales USA during a national conference and the company’s treating of CCC program personnel to a celebratory tour and dinner aboard the USS New Jersey.

CCC’s T-TEN program is jointly sponsored by Camden County College, Toyota Motor Sales USA and area Toyota dealerships. The program combines classroom learning with hands-on experience at Toyota dealerships. CCC’s T-TEN instructors have won numerous awards and are recognized nationally for their teaching and automotive expertise.

CCC Automotive Technology Program coordinator Tony Marchetti said he was proud of the college’s receipt of its third such award. He also expressed gratitude regarding those who had helped bring it about.

“We could never make such an accomplishment without our instructors and the support we receive from our affiliated dealers,” Marchetti said.

For additional information regarding CCC’s T-TEN program, contact Marchetti by telephone at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4317 or ext. 4382, or via e-mail at tmarchetti@camdencc.edu.

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CCC PROVIDING INSIGHT INTO AUTISM WITH FREE WORKSHOPS

Camden County College aims to help parents and teachers understand autism better with a pair of free workshops on its Blackwood Campus.

According to the Autism Society of America, autism is the fastest-growing pervasive development disorder (PDD). Through its workshops, the college hopes to generate awareness while assisting parents and teachers in providing an environment in which individuals with autism can flourish.

            Planned are:

• “Basic Introduction to Autism” at 6 p.m. March 10 in the auditorium of the Danch CIM Center. CCC Professor Jennifer Hoheisel, who has a son with autistic spectrum disorder, serves on the board of Parents of Autistic Children Together. She will provide an overview of the symptoms and behaviors commonly exhibited by individuals with autism, Asperger syndrome and other PDDs.

• “Adolescents and Adults with Autism” at 7 p.m. March 31 in the auditorium of the Danch CIM Center. Consultant Peter Gerhardt, a past president of the Organization for Autism Research’s Scientific Council, co-founded a social skills and support service for adults who have high-functioning autism or Asperger syndrome. He will discuss the challenges involved when a person with autism transitions into adulthood.

CCC has been designated as an official New Jersey Professional Development Provider as well as an official Pennsylvania Department of Education Act 48 Professional Provider. As a result, state-certified teachers can earn three hours of approved professional development for attending each of the sessions.

Although the workshops are free and open to the public, attendees must register to participate. To register or for additional information, contact the Division of School & Community Academic Programs by telephone at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4256, or via e-mail at tempscap2@camdencc.edu.

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ADVISORY: Camden ‘eds & meds’ unveiling five-year progress in city

WHAT: The Camden Higher Education and Healthcare Task Force will reveal the substantial return resulting from the 2002 Municipal Rehabilitation and Economic Recovery Act investment in Camden’s major higher education and healthcare anchor institutions.

A new report will detail how the Task Force’s collective leveraging of state funds has enabled significant progress in the five years since activity under the Camden Act began. This period coincides with the recognition of urban anchors as a national phenomenon.

Invited speakers include Gov. Jon S. Corzine, state Sen. Dana L. Redd, other elected officials and chief executive officers from the Task Force’s member institutions.

WHEN &        11 a.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2008.

WHERE:  Waterfront Technology Center, 200 Federal St., Camden.

WHY:  “Urban anchor institutions” are permanent, large-scale landholders, employers, revenue generators, service providers, purchasers and/or centers of human capital critical to the economic health, civic pride, future development and perpetual reinvention of their cities. Urban anchors making up the Task Force are CAMcare, Camden County College, Cooper University Hospital, Lourdes Health System, Rowan University, Rutgers-Camden, the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and Virtua Health.

Progress is apparent in the “bricks and mortar” that the state funded directly. But the personal impact of these facilities – business development/growth; new jobs, programs and services; and neighborhood and quality-of-life improvements – is just as easily seen.

TO COVER:   Contact Lori Shaffer of Cooper at 856-382-6449 or shaffer-lori@cooperhealth.edu or Susan Coulby of CCC at 856-374-4949, 609-605-0874 or scoulby@camdencc.edu.

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CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE HOSTING ORIENTATION FOR NEXT NJ STARS

Recipients of New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship (NJ STARS) awards rank among the top of their high school classes and carry the potential for equally stellar performances in college. Camden County College believes that these special students deserve special treatment.

To that end, CCC will hold a special orientation for prospective NJ STARS students beginning at 6 p.m. on March 11. The session, which will be conducted on the second floor of the College Community Center on the Blackwood Campus, will familiarize future STARS with the program and what CCC can offer them.

Among the speakers will be currently enrolled STARS students, who will discuss how the scholarship is helping them achieve their goals and describe their collegiate experiences so far. Also speaking will college administrators, who will address topics such as program requirements, enrollment processes and study options.

The state-funded NJ STARS Program was conceived as a way to help top-performing New Jersey high-schoolers pursue higher education with minimal financial burden. To qualify, students must place in the top 20 percent of their graduating classes, enroll full-time in an associate’s degree program at an in-state community college and carry at least 12 credits per semester.

Students meeting these requirements and completing all necessary paperwork will receive full STARS scholarships for up to five semesters at CCC. Under the STARS II Program, those who complete their associate’s degrees and maintain a 3.0 grade-point average will be eligible for full-tuition scholarships when they transfer to participating four-year colleges and universities in New Jersey.

To ensure seating at the orientation, prospective STARS must contact Tina LaCava at (856) 227-7200, ext. 5066, or tlacava@camdencc.edu. For general information about NJ STARS, students should contact Ed Reynolds at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4226, or ereynolds@camdencc.edu

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NOTED POLITICAL AUTHOR TO SPEAK IN IRAQ LECTURE SERIES AT CCC

A presentation by noted political author Stephen J. Wayne will continue Camden County College’s Spring 2008 lecture series “Iraq and the Crisis in the Middle East.” His talk, “Presidential Decision-Making: Psychological Influences of Bush’s Iraq Policy,” will be given on March 26.

Wayne has written and/or edited 12 books, including his best known work, The Road to the White House. He also is a professor of government at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. His lecture at CCC will examine the personal, ideological and religious factors that have contributed to George W. Bush’s actions in Iraq.

Also planned are:

1. April 9 – “Iraq: What Went Wrong and Where Are We Headed?” with Trudy Rubin, Philadelphia Inquirer columnist and international correspondent. Rubin will evaluate the Bush Administration’s policies in Iraq and consider options for the future.
2. April 23 – “The Impact of the Iraq War on the War on Terrorism” with British journalist and commentator Paul Cruickshank. Cruickshank, who also is a fellow at New York University’s Center on Law and Security, will explore how jihadist groups sympathetic to Osama Bin Laden have been energized by the conflict in Iraq and the international security implications that have resulted.

The lectures in “Iraq and the Crisis in the Middle East” will take place in the auditorium of the Danch CIM Center on CCC’s Blackwood Campus. Each will start at 7 p.m., and admission is free.

CCC is an official New Jersey Professional Development Provider and an official Pennsylvania Department of Education Act 48 Professional Provider. As a result, state-certified teachers can earn three hours of approved professional development credit for each lecture they attend.

Teachers who want to take advantage of this opportunity – as well as anyone who has questions regarding directions or parking – should contact Dianne Van Haitsma at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4256, or tempscap2@camdencc.edu.

For additional information about the speakers and their topics, contact Professor John L. Pesda at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4432, or at jpesda@camdencc.edu.

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FREE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE COURSES AVAILABLE AT CCC

Starting March 10, Camden County College’s Camden City Campus will offer a free course in English as a second language (ESL) that also includes instruction in American civics.

Limited abilities in English can affect employment, parenting, banking, transportation, community engagement and awareness of the world beyond the neighborhood. Skills affected include reading, writing, speaking, computing, problem-solving and comprehension.

 “ESL with Civics” will run from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Speaking, listening, reading and writing English will be studied within the context of mathematics, United States government, United States history and everyday living.

This course is one of several available thanks to a grant awarded to the Camden County Adult Basic Skills Consortium, for which CCC serves as the lead agency. Plans are for 1,400 county residents to be served through this partnership – which consists of the college and Camden City Public Schools, the Housing Authority of the City of Camden, Literacy Volunteers of America/Camden County, the Hispanic Family Center of Southern New Jersey and Pennsauken Public Schools – throughout the year.

Registration and orientation for “ESL with Civics” will start at 1 p.m. March 10. Up to 50 students will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. All others will be placed on a waiting list.

The Camden City Campus is located at 200 N. Broadway in downtown Camden.

For additional information regarding registration or course content, call Carol Dann or Nereida “Neddy” Kohlenberg at (856) 968-1315 or e-mail cdann@camdencc.edu.

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CCC’S EDUCATION HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTS 21 STUDENTS THIS SPRING

Twenty-one students were inducted into Camden County College’s chapter of Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society on Feb. 21.

KDP recognizes the scholarship of students who are pursuing education as an occupation and helps professional educators develop resources to grow throughout their careers. CCC’s Alpha Alpha Psi chapter was the first chapter of KDP to be established at a community college.

By county, the inductees were:

Burlington County: Joyce Jericho, Maple Shade; Kelly Palais, Marlton.

Camden County: Amanda Aslanian, Cherry Hill; Virginia Baker, Cherry Hill; Jamie Bannach, Blackwood; Heather Concannon, Blackwood; Lamont Day, Voorhees; Richard DeMonte, Berlin; Jennifer Edwards, Voorhees; Kristen Hazzard, West Berlin; Colleen Jaxel, Pine Hill; Samantha Korn, Magnolia; James Koszyk, Collingswood; Jillian Laute, Waterford; Colin MacAdams, Brooklawn; Dominick Principe, Erial; Megan Shaw, Berlin; Rachel Singer, Cherry Hill; Mary Thompson, Voorhees; Melissa Winsor-Simone, Atco.

Gloucester County: Bernadette O’Hara-Taylor, Williamstown.

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CCC PRESENTING CHILDREN’S PLAY ‘PECOS BILL & THE GHOST STAMPEDE’

Camden County College will present “Pecos Bill & the Ghost Stampede” as its Spring 2008 children’s production this Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Written by Eric Coble, “Pecos Bill & The Ghost Stampede” follows the legendary American cowpoke in a tall tale that features spectral livestock, a little lady who dreams of big adventures and the largest prairie dog in the land.

During the worst drought ever, the hugest herd of cattle west of the Mississippi vanishes, returns in phantom form and levels all that lay in its path. While dealing with these eerie events, Pecos Bill takes young Missy Cougar-Wildcat on the rowdy ride she’s been hoping for. Along the way, she learns important lessons about honesty, responsibility and love of home.

Starring in CCC’s production are Brian Walsh of Audubon as Pecos Bill and Melissa Evans of Camden as Missy Cougar-Wildcat. Puppets and scenery function as their four-legged co-stars.

Performances will be given at 10 a.m. Feb. 28; 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 29; and 3 and 7 p.m. March 1. They will take place in Dennis Flyer Memorial Theatre, which is located inside Lincoln Hall on the college’s Blackwood Campus.

Admission is $8 for students, staff and senior citizens; $10 for others; and $5 for members of groups of 20 or more. Tickets will be available at the door, and payment by cash or personal check will be accepted.

For additional information, contact Professor Marjorie Sokoloff at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4737 or msokoloff@camdencc.edu.

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9/11 SURVIVOR, ‘TOWER STORIES’ AUTHOR TO OPEN IRAQ SERIES AT CCC

A program by Twin Towers survivor Thomas Haddad and New York author Damon DiMarco will open Camden County College’s Spring 2008 lecture series “Iraq and the Crisis in the Middle East.” Their presentation, “Voices from the Towers: The Experiences of World Trade Center Survivors in Their Own Words,” will be given on March 5.

Haddad, a visual artist, was working on the 89th floor of the North Tower on Sept. 11, 2001, when American Airlines Flight 11 crashed two floors above. The Cedar Grove resident and his co-workers survived by walking down to ground level and fleeing the building just before its collapse.

DiMarco, a theater professor at Drew University, featured Haddad with other survivors, the bereaved, volunteers, witnesses and emergency personnel in his book Tower Stories: An Oral History of 9/11. He also has written Heart of War: Soldiers’ Voices from the Front Lines of Iraq and, with pro football player Roy Simmons, Out of Bounds: Coming Out of Sexual Abuse, Addiction and My Life of Lies in the NFL Closet as well as stage and screen scripts. His acting credits include roles on “One Life to Live,” “As the World Turns,” “The Guiding Light,” “Law & Order” and “Law & Order: SVU.”

All five lectures in “Iraq and the Crisis in the Middle East” will be given on Wednesday nights in the auditorium of the Danch CIM Center on CCC’s Blackwood Campus. Each will start at 7 p.m., and admission is free.

Also speaking in the series will be author Stephen Wayne (“Presidential Decision-Making: Psychological Influences of Bush’s Iraq Policy”); Philadelphia Inquirer columnist and international correspondent Trudy Rubin (“Iraq: What Went Wrong and Where Are We Headed?”); nationally syndicated radio host Monica Crowley (“The Impact of Iraq on the 2008 Presidential Race”); and journalist and commentator Paul Cruickshank (“The Impact of the Iraq War on the War on Terrorism”).

CCC is an official New Jersey Professional Development Provider and an official Pennsylvania Department of Education Act 48 Professional Provider. As a result, state-certified teachers can earn three hours of approved professional development credit for each lecture they attend.

Teachers who want to take advantage of this opportunity – as well as anyone who has questions regarding directions or parking – should contact Dianne Van Haitsma at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4256, or tempscap2@camdencc.edu. For additional information about the speakers and their topics, contact Professor John L. Pesda at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4432, or at jpesda@camdencc.edu.

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JANE AUSTEN SERIES LAUNCHING IN TIME FOR WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

Camden County College’s series on one of the world’s foremost female novelists, Jane Austen, will begin in late February, span Women’s History Month in March and conclude in early April. The lectures in “All About Austen: Her Laughter, Her Life, Her Legacy” will be given in Room 210 of Madison Hall on CCC’s Blackwood Campus. Each will start at 7 p.m., and admission is free.

Planned are:

-Feb. 28 – “Becoming Janeites: The Society of Austen” with Elizabeth Steele of the Jane Austen Society of North America. Steele will discuss the enduring allure of Austen’s biting humor, social criticism and sensitivity to the human experience.

-March 6 – “Missed Opportunities of Mansfield Park” with William Galperin of Rutgers University. Galperin will examine Austen’s most controversial novel and discuss her place in history.

-March 13 – “Why We Love Jane Austen” with Paula Marantz-Cohen of Drexel University and author of Jane Austen in Boca and Jane Austen in Scarsdale: Or Love, Death and the SATs. Marantz-Cohen will address reading, loving and writing modern interpretations of Austen’s works.

-March 20 – “The Wit and Wisdom of Jane Austen” with Colleen Sheehan of Villanova University. Sheehan will discuss Austen’s deep understanding of humanity and explain how her humor explores what it means to be human.

-April 3 – “Austen on Page and Screen: Adapting the Novels” with Lisa Zeidner of Rutgers University, who also is a novelist, poet, essayist and short story writer. Zeidner will review the films that have been based on Austen’s works and screen segments of several recent adaptations.

CCC is an official New Jersey Professional Development Provider and an official Pennsylvania Department of Education Act 48 Professional Provider. As a result, state-certified teachers can earn two hours of approved professional development credit for each lecture they attend.

“All About Austen: Her Laughter, Her Life, Her Legacy” is funded by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.         

For additional information, contact Professor Eileen Radetich by telephone at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4767, or via e-mail at eradetich@camdencc.edu.

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AN HISTORIC DAY FOR CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE

The eyes of the world focused on the Blackwood Campus on Jan. 29, when Camden County College experienced its first-ever visit by an American president. About 2,000 members of the College and local communities witnessed this historic day as Bill Clinton, 42nd president of the United States, delivered a speech on behalf of the campaign of his wife, Hillary Clinton, for the Democratic presidential nomination.

For more information, contact Susan Coulby, media relations manager, by telephone at 856-374-4949 (office) or 609-605-0874 (cell) or via e-mail at scoulby@camdencc.edu.

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ADVISORY: Event will help students navigate financial aid process

WHAT:           College Goal Sunday, an event to help college-bound or currently enrolled college students file their financial aid paperwork for the 2008-09 term. This is the second year that Camden County College will be hosting this statewide event.

WHEN &        1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008.

WHERE:         Camden Technology Center, 601 Cooper St., Camden.

WHY:              Many college students depend on grants, loans and need-based scholarships to fund their higher education. To receive many of these, students must complete the often-confusing financial aid application process. College Goal Sunday will make the process smoother and relieve much of the anxiety about paying for college.

DETAILS:      Camden County College is one of the sites across New Jersey to be hosting this third annual event. Last year, hundreds of families were assisted statewide.

The day will feature a presentation about financial aid. Participants also will be able to speak one-on-one with financial aid experts.

A $500 scholarship will be awarded to a participant at each site at the end of the day.

Funded by a grant from the Lumina Foundation, College Goal Sunday is sponsored by the New Jersey Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators and New Jersey’s Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.

In case of inclement weather, prospective attendees should call (732) 224-2075 or visit www.njcollegegoalsunday.org to confirm the event’s occurrence. CCC’s snow date would be Feb. 24.

TO COVER:   Contact Susan Coulby, media relations manager, by telephone at 856-374-4949 (office) or 609-605-0874 (cell) or via e-mail at scoulby@camdencc.edu.

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NEW DIRECTOR JOINS CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE FOUNDATION BOARD

The chief operating officer of the Jackson Cross Partners commercial real estate firm has joined the Camden County College Foundation Board of Directors.

Silvia Moffa of Gloucester Township was appointed to the fund-raising organization. She will serve a two-year term ending in 2009.

At Jackson Cross Partners, Moffa is responsible for all operational activities. These include accounting, human resources, information technology, licensure and risk management.

Moffa holds a bachelor’s degree from Drexel University and a certificate in human resource management from the American Management Association. She also is a licensed certified public accountant, a licensed real estate salesperson and a certified financial planner.

In addition to her regular work duties, Moffa serves on the Relations with Schools and Colleges Committee of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She also is a commissioner and the treasurer for the Gloucester Township Housing Authority and previously was committee liaison for Boy Scout Troop 215.

The Camden County College Foundation raises private monies to support college projects and services. The non-profit organization’s activities include benefit events such as an annual golf outing as well as solicitation of scholarship funds.

For further details or to contribute, contact development associate Melissa McKelvey by telephone at (856) 374-4946 or via e-mail at mmckelvey@camdencc.edu.

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ADVISORY: CCC students to help “Give Kids a Smile!”

WHAT: Camden County College dental hygiene and dental assisting students and staff will provide dozens of area youngsters with dental cleanings and other preventative dental care along with dental education services as part of “Give Kids a Smile!” Day – also known as National Children’s Dental Access Day.

WHEN:  9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Feb. 1, 2008.

WHERE: Copperthwaite Dental Hygiene Clinic, second floor, Taft Hall, Blackwood Campus, Camden County College.

WHY:  National Children’s Dental Access Day is a public health project that aims to provide a free day of preventative dental care to children aged 12 and younger who are in need of these services. The event is a way for professionals and students to mark February as National Children’s Dental Health Month.

Camden County College is participating in this project in association with the New Jersey Dental Association. All services delivered on-campus that day will be overseen by Dr. Catherine Boos, who is a licensed dentist and the director of the college’s dental programs.

DETAILS: During the event, CCC students and staff plan to serve 60 to 100 youngsters who will be transported from grade schools and Head Start programs in the City of Camden. They also will serve any walk-in patients who are 12 or younger.

TO COVER:   Contact Susan Coulby, media relations manager, by telephone at 856-374-4949 (office) or 609-605-0874 (cell) or via e-mail at scoulby@camdencc.edu.

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ADVISORY: Instructional excellence, technology focusof back-to-campus day for CCC faculty on Jan. 17

WHAT:  Camden County College faculty will launch the spring semester Thursday, Jan. 17, with a day of activities intended to commemorate past instructional success and move into the future of instruction. Back-to-campus day will feature the unveiling of the new Excellence in Teaching Award winners plaque and workshops to highlight the instructional technology capabilities of the newly updated Madison Hall and the possibilities for professors to merge traditional and technological techniques in other classrooms.

WHEN & WHERE:     

9:30 to 11 a.m.            “Welcome back” remarks from Vice President Margaret
210 Madison Hall       Hamilton and keynote address by Lise Jenkins of SunGard

11 a.m. to noon           Instructional technology workshops (multimedia overview,            
Madison Hall              synchronous and classroom tools, equipment training)     

Noon to 12:15 p.m.     Excellence in Teaching Award plaque unveiling
West Cafeteria

1:30 to 3:30 p.m.        Instructional technology workshops (multimedia overview,
Madison Hall              online options, equipment training)

DETAILS:  Faculty from disciplines throughout the college’s three divisions will participate. Past winners of the teaching award will be on hand to see their names on the permanent honor roll for instructional excellence at CCC. Experienced and novice users of teaching technology will take part in the technology activities. President Raymond Yannuzzi will circulate among the workshops to view the educating of the educators.

TO COVER:   Contact Susan Coulby at (856) 374-4949 or scoulby@camdencc.edu.

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GRANT FUNDING CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE SERIES ON JANE AUSTEN

A $7,006 grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities, will fund a lecture series on the world and works of Jane Austen at Camden County College during the Spring 2008 semester.

“All About Austen: Her Laughter, Her Life, Her Legacy” will be offered on five Thursdays from the end of February through the beginning of April. Each of the 7 p.m. lectures will take place in Room 210 of Madison Hall on the college’s Blackwood Campus.

Planned are “Becoming Janeites: The Society of Austen” with Elizabeth Steele, president, Jane Austen Society of North America (Feb. 28); “Missed Opportunities of Mansfield Park” with William Galperin, professor, Department of English, Rutgers University – New Brunswick (March 6); “Why We Love Jane Austen” with Paula Marantz-Cohen, author of Jane Austen in Boca and professor, Department of English and Philosophy, Drexel University (March 13); “The Wit and Wisdom of Jane Austen” with Colleen Sheehan, professor, Department of History, Villanova University (March 20); and “Austen on Page and Screen: Adapting the Novels” with Lisa Zeidner author and professor, Department of English, Rutgers University – Camden (April 3). Thanks to the NJCH grant, admission to each is free.

“Jane Austen is often regarded as ‘England’s first truly important female novelist,’” said series organizer Professor Eileen Radetich. “Her exploration of relationships and values and her observations of the shortcomings of society are timeless, and new perspectives of her insightful commentary are continually being explored by contemporary scholars and critics.

“In addition, her works are rising in popularity among the general public due to the screening of many of her novels for modern cinema audiences.”

For additional information, contact Radetich by telephone at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4767, or via e-mail at eradetich@camdencc.edu.

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LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS TO CCC’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION, CONCERT

Tickets to the “Happy Together for 40 Years: Camden County College and You” reception and concert by the Turtles and the Grass Roots are going fast. And they won’t be available at the door.

This “blast from the past” celebration of CCC’s four decades of service will take place Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Collingswood Grand Ballroom and Scottish Rite Auditorium. The venue is located at 315 White Horse Pike in Collingswood.

An anniversary reception with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dancing to oldies, a silent auction and an exhibit of memorabilia dating from the college’s 1967 founding will begin in the ballroom at 6 p.m. All attendees will receive a period-appropriate souvenir bearing the CCC logo.

Performances by the Turtles and the Grass Roots will follow in the auditorium at 8 p.m. The Turtles are known best for their 1967 hit “Happy Together.” The Grass Roots had their greatest success with “Midnight Confessions” in 1968.

Tickets to the reception and the concert cost $120 for CCC alumni and $150 for all others. Admission to the reception only is $75. Proceeds from “Happy Together for 40 Years” will support the Camden County College Foundation’s Academic Enhancement Fund and Student Scholarship Fund.

A few corporate sponsorship packages – ranging from $1,500 to $10,000 in price – remain available. Sponsors thus far include All Risk, Atlantic City Electric, the Camden County Improvement Authority, Cherry Hill Volkswagen, Commerce Bank, Fortress Protection, the Gibson Tarquini Group, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Magic Fire Protection, PSE&G, Sheet Metal Workers Local 19, Sleepcare Centers and Tri-State Staging.

For tickets, sponsorship inquiries or additional information, contact development associate Melissa McKelvey by telephone at (856) 374-4946 or via e-mail at mmckelvey@camdencc.edu.

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