CCC Cares Employee Spotlight
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
Pat Beckett
What is your role at Camden County College?
I am an Admissions Recruiter.
When did you begin your role?
I’ve been working at the college as a recruiter since August of 2023 and been in my current role for about 6 months.
What has been your favorite part of working here so far?
What I love most is working with our students and prospective students—helping them discover all the incredible opportunities CCC has to offer is truly rewarding. A close second? My outstanding coworkers. I’m fortunate to be part of a team that’s genuinely committed to empowering others and making a difference.
What was your dream job as a child, and how does it compare to your current role?
I always knew I wanted to teach. I was fortunate to learn from so many inspiring teachers and coaches whose direction shaped my path and I’ve always wanted to pay that gift forward. For two decades, I had the privilege of teaching high school social studies, and today, my role at CCC feels like a natural continuation of that work—still motivated by the same commitment to making a meaningful difference in students’ lives.
Which of your professional accomplishments are you most proud of?
I’m probably prouder of the accomplishments of my students than I am of any personal accomplishments. I’ve had the great pleasure of crossing paths with some incredible young people in the classroom who have gone on to accomplish unimaginable things as adults, to think that I may have played even the smallest role in their success brings me deep joy.
What’s your go-to way to unwind and recharge after a busy week?
Spending time with my family. They bring so much joy to my life it makes it easier to stay positive in your work.
Do you have a favorite quote or motto that you live by?
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Don’t worry about what you can’t control. Our time and energy need to be used on the things we can control. Attitude, effort, focus- these are the things we can control – focus on those.
