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Camden County College and Stockton University Promote Dual Admission Transfer Agreement

7/10/19

(Blackwood, NJ) – The presidents of Camden County College and Stockton University announced their support for a dual admission and transfer partnership agreement that will help students make a smooth transition from Camden County College to Stockton’s bachelor’s degree program.

The Transfer Pathways agreement builds a strong relationship between Camden County College and Stockton by offering multiple opportunities for students to affordably pursue associate and bachelor’s degrees at the two institutions of higher education.

Camden County College President Donald Borden said the agreement is a benefit to students both financially and academically.

“Camden County College has the lowest tuition in the Delaware Valley, and among the most expanded articulation agreements with schools such as Stockton University,” Borden said. “We offer our students a quality education at an affordable rate and make it easy for them to transfer to any school of their choice to meet their educational goals.”

Stockton President Harvey Kesselman said he is excited to provide Camden County College students a new opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree and take advantage of Stockton resources while at the community college.

“The number of students from Camden County who attend Stockton has been growing,” Kesselman said. “This is agreement will help support students as they begin their degree at Camden County College, and also provides the assurance that they can have a smooth pathway to a bachelor’s degree at Stockton. We look forward to participating in their success.”

The terms of the agreement include:

  • Students who are denied direct admission to Stockton as a freshman applicant can receive conditional dual admission in partnership with CCC. Students will attend classes at CCC but will also have access to campus activities and student groups at Stockton using a special Stockton Identification Card from Stockton’s Transfer Pathways program.
  • Students already enrolled at CCC can apply for conditional acceptance to Stockton while working towards their associate degree and be assured of acceptance prior to the term in which they are ready to transfer.
  • Students who successfully complete their associate degree at CCC can automatically transfer to Stockton with junior standing. Application fees to Stockton will be waived for eligible students.
  • Students who complete at least 36 credits at CCC and a total of 64 credits between the county college and the four-year institution, are eligible to receive a retroactive associate degree from CCC. Stockton and CCC will co-host “reverse transfer” information sessions for students.
  • Stockton and CCC will develop specific program-to-program articulation agreements for high-demand majors to facilitate the quality and ease of transfer.
    Students will receive joint advising from Stockton and CCC and a Stockton advisor will have office space and a regular schedule at CCC.
  • Students will be eligible for financial aid from whichever institution they are attending. Stockton will provide five one-year scholarships of $2,000 per year to CCC graduates whose admission to Stockton is covered by the agreement.
  • Stockton and CCC will establish an advisory committee to ensure best practices in recruitment, enrollment management, academic and student services, information technology, marketing and facilities use.

Camden County College Camden County College is one of the largest community colleges in New Jersey and ranks among the top nationwide in terms of associate degree graduates. Thanks to its technology-rich physical resources – located in Gloucester Township, Camden and Cherry Hill – and its highly-qualified, dedicated employees, the college has created a tradition of quality education and a reputation of agile, responsive service. Camden County College sustains a vibrant academic community characterized by imaginative teaching, caring student services, energetic management and collegial discussion of diverse ideas and opinions.

New Peer Recovery Specialist Course

Help combat the opioid crisis and support long term recovery

04/05/19

Become a Peer Recovery Specialist
 

 

Camden County College is offering a new course to prepare individuals looking to become peer counselors to help those recovering from overdose and addition. Students who successfully complete this course will fulfill their requirements for state certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist.

Offered at the Blackwood Campus beginning May 25 through July 11, the 3-credit course will promote competence and skill development in addiction crisis intervention, recovery treatment services and non-clinical settings such as peer-run recovery centers.

The course focuses on the following areas of healthcare provider development: ethics and legal standards related to direct service interventions, multiple recovery pathways and harm reduction methods and wellness-focused outcome goals.

The course was developed in collaboration with the Freeholder Board and Camden County Addiction Awareness Task Force to fill a significant need in the battle against the scourge of opioids and heroin.

“Peer recovery specialists are regular people who are in recovery themselves and want to act as a friend and role model to someone who’s just beginning to seek help,” said Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. liaison to the County Addiction Awareness Task Force. “Peer counselors are a powerful agent for change. They provide strength, hope and inspiration to their peers and show that recovery is possible.”

Recovery specialists who are tantamount to New Jersey’s Opiate Overdose Recovery Program (OORP) are employed at all four of the major health systems located in Camden County. These individuals are the first social service responder to assist someone that has been medically cleared from an overdose. All 21 counties in New Jersey use peers in opiate overdose recovery programs and police-assisted recovery initiatives. The peer movement is a nationwide effort that is continuing to expand.

“Not only does this provide another opportunity for those in recovery who want to help others, but it ensures that an essential resource for recovery is available throughout South Jersey,” Cappelli said. “By offering this course, we can increase the number of peer specialists who are available to respond to overdoses in our area and fill a wide gap that exists when it comes to post-overdose services.”

Camden County College President Donald Borden also talked about the college’s commitment to ending the opioid epidemic and acting as a resource for all of Camden County.

“More than 115 people die every day from an opioid overdose in America. This course is so much more than education, it’s about developing an innovative solution to a problem that is affecting the county, and really the nation as a whole,” Borden said. “At Camden County College, we’re constantly exploring new ways to support our students and the communities they come to us from.”

The basic philosophy of peer counseling is that it is easier to communicate with someone who has lived through and survived some of the same events or experiences. Peer counseling takes place in a one-on-one, confidential setting and creates a special bond of trust between two individuals. This relationship adds an “assist” for individuals with limited resources to navigate a complicated system of care, and it offers an opportunity to achieve a greater level of self-sufficiency as they become a role model for their peers.

For more information, please contact Coordinator of Addiction Counseling LeRoy Stanford Jr., at or lstanford@camdenccc.edu or (856) 227-7200 ext. 4546.

Statewide Ballot Question Topic of Event at CCC

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We are just one week away from this year’s Midterm Elections and on Tuesday, officials throughout the state held a series of events in support of the state’s only ballot question.

On the afternoon of Tuesday, October 30th, Camden County Freeholders joined officials from Camden County College and the Camden County Vocational School District to host one of three events throughout the state in support of the Securing Our Children’s Future Bond Act.

The event showcased some of the joint career technical education opportunities offered between community colleges and vocational schools to prepare high school students and young adults for careers in high-demand industries that can be launched without a four-year degree.

To students, the Bond Act would mean helping to increase opportunities to find successful career paths they can enjoy doing.

“The experience I’ve had with my technical school I would want for every student to have as it is our duty to provide our students with proper preparation for their futures,” said Dahmir Gunter, a Camden County Technical School student.

“With additional funding more students and young girls like me will have the chance to find their career, get hands-on training and gain all the amazing benefits of a technical education,” said Tatiana Cunningham, a Camden County Technical School student.

Ballot Question No. 1 asks voters whether they approve or disapprove of the “Securing Our Children’s Future Bond Act,” which would allow the state to issue $500 million in bond grants.

The bonds would be used to provide grants to county vocational school districts and school security projects, while also supporting community college programs and upgrading water infrastructure in school districts across the state.

To learn more visit njelections.org.

Camden Gateway to College Program Receives National Award

Camden Gateway to College Program receives 3rd National Award

Gateway to College Delegates
Camden Gateway delegates – Left to Right: Calvin Ferguson, George Bonett, Margo Venable, Scott Oliver, Faith Grant, Irvin Sweeney, (Missing – Katrina White)

The Gateway to College program at Camden County College received another Program Excellence Award at the 2018 Gateway to College National Peers Learning Conference (PLC) held in Portland, Oregon from July 23rd to 25th. The theme of the conference was Gateway to Program Success: Accelerating Achievement. This was the third consecutive national award to be presented to the Camden Gateway program by the National Network for exceeding all the benchmarks (in 2016-17) used to assess the performance of Gateway centers nationwide. Camden Gateway has earned this prestigious award each year since it was introduced.

Ms. Emily Froimson, President of the Gateway to College National Network applauded the Camden Gateway to College program as a symbol of excellence, as she presented the award to its Director, Irvin Sweeney.

The Camden Gateway to College delegation attending the conference included Executive Dean Dr. Margo Venable, members of the Gateway Administrative team and four Gateway students. Two of the Camden students were selected as panelists for the national Student Panel discussion.

The Gateway to College program was also presented the first Equity Trailblazers Award (in November 2017) at the “65 by 25 Summit” by the Honorable Rochelle Hendricks, Secretary for Higher Education, for advancing the objective of the state of New Jersey: to raise the percentage of New Jersey residents that have attained a post-secondary credential from the current 50% to 65% by 2025, thereby helping to ensure an innovative, competitive, inclusive and more prosperous future for the state.

The Gateway to College program at Camden County College enables young people age 16 to 20 (who may have dropped out of school or at risk) to complete their high school education in a collegiate environment and earn college credits at the same time. The program is supported by the Camden and Pennsauken School Districts, Camden County College and the Gateway to College National Network.

Norcross Improves Career, Technical Training Programs

In Committee-Passed Bill, Norcross-Added Provision Expands Opportunities, Improves Efficiencies for Career-Building Programs

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, H.R. 2353, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, passed the House Education and Workforce Committee unanimously and Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), a member of the Committee, included a provision that extends the allowable use of funding for career-building programs.

 

Rep. Norcross’ provision specifically allows for better alignment between college and high school programs, for more information about educational options to be provided to students and for data-driven market information to be used as curriculum is created to ensure students are trained for high-skill, high-wage jobs.

 

“Technical training shaped my life – taking me from Community College to Congress,” said Congressman Norcross. “The four-year college experience is critical for many, but it’s not for everyone, including me, and we need to make Career and Technical Education programs work as efficiently as possible. We need electricians and computer programmers, just like we need doctors and judges, and this bill allows more students to learn about more options.”

 

“I am pleased we all worked together on the Committee to pass this bill and ensure that our career and technical education system will adapt to the needs of emerging industries,” said House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Bobby Scott. “Rep. Norcross is the only former electrician on the Committee and was able to work on an important section of this bill by bringing his unique personal perspective as someone who received technical training and attended community college. With this bill passing, we are one step closer to helping more Americans enter the workforce with the skills they need to compete for high-skilled, high-wage jobs.”

 

“All one needs to do is examine the changing job market to understand the importance of career and technical training programs that will lead to meaningful employment for an ever-increasing number of our citizens,” said Don Borden, President, Camden County College. “This provision added by Congressman Norcross, as well as his overall support of the bill, illustrates his understanding of the types of educational programs we need to provide for our students.”

 

Click here to read full text of H.R. 2353. Rep. Norcross’ provision (section 135) can be found starting on page 83.