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Fall 2020 semester mix of online and
in-person classes

(Blackwood, NJ) – Camden County College President Donald A. Borden announced that most fall 2020 for-credit, workforce development, and noncredit courses will be offered online or remotely, with many nursing, health sciences, lab, and studio courses offered in-person subject to state approval and adherence to safety protocols recommended by the health care community.

“As we continue to monitor COVID-19 and its impact on College operations, we remain acutely aware of how the pandemic will affect campus re-entry and fall 2020 semester instruction.” Borden said. “Our primary responsibility is to ensure the health and safety of our students, faculty, staff and community members as we gradually reintegrate onto our campuses and instructional sites. Public safety and security measures, including CDC standards for access, wellness monitoring, and social distancing will guide our fall teaching strategy.”

Following an announcement from Governor Murphy permitting phased re-entry for higher education, the College continues to prepare instructional plans for the fall semester. A Return to Campus task force is actively developing an array of re-entry strategies. Among contingency planning is a Curriculum and Instruction subgroup comprised of Academic Affairs faculty and administrators. The task force has explored alternative teaching approaches from various perspectives including space, classroom and laboratory resources, and how class meetings could be safely and effectively managed in the fall.

“Ultimately, unrestricted face-to-face instruction for lecture course sections is not achievable for the fall 2020 semester, even with carefully-staged sequencing of students, rotating class meeting days and times, and essential social distancing and sanitation protocols.” Borden said. “The burden placed on students, faculty members, facilities personnel, housekeeping, and our Public Safety staff would prove not only unmanageable, but unsafe.”

For the fall 2020 semester, all lecture course sections will be offered in an online modality. Those courses containing both lecture and lab instructional components will convert to a hybrid
course modality, allowing for limited in-person instruction in keeping with the Governor’s plan and CDC standards.

Sequenced re-entry for in-person lab and practicum courses that could not be completed for the spring 2020 semester will have first preference when campuses reopen. A prioritized re-entry timeline for staging in-person fall lab and practicum instruction is likewise in preparation for students’ return to campus.

Because the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be fluid, re-entry details will evolve and could change. The College is prepared to reassess and readjust our approach to fall teaching modalities should circumstances dictate. Registration for the fall semester is taking place now at www.camdencc.edu/fall.

Camden County College, located in Blackwood, Camden and Cherry Hill, is one of the largest community colleges in New Jersey and ranks among the top nationwide in terms of associate degree graduates and workforce training.

Congratulations Christine Williams – Camden County College Alumni Trustee-Elect

The Class of 2020 has elected Christine Williams to serve as the next Camden County College Alumni Trustee.

Christine received her Associate in Science Liberal Arts and Sciences: Nursing: Pre-Nursing Option in December 2019.She has worked in the Radiology and Transplant Departments at the Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania and is currently employed by one of the world’s largest providers of dialysis providing training and education at both the clinical and corporate level.

She looks forward to serving as the Alumni Trustee so that she can inspire, enrich, and encourage to others to achieve their goals.

Congratulations Christine!

CCC Heroes on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic

Camden County College salutes and the students that are making a difference in our community. Thank you all for your contributions!

Sierra Dorfman

Sierra Dorfman

Sierra Dorfman is a Fire Science Major, and a state-certified EMT who was deployed by FEMA to the greater New York City area. She worked 24-hour shifts answering 911 calls in unfamiliar areas, while maintaining a 99-grade point average in her class. Sierra says she is humbled to have an opportunity to help in a time of great need.

randy forte

Randy Forte

Randy Forte is a Pre-Nursing Major, an EMT, and a 6-year Army Ranger Veteran who enjoys helping others. His biggest challenge during this pandemic is maintaining the best quality of care while adjusting to the ever-changing procedures recommended to protect us all from the coronavirus.

Anthony Kates

Anthony Kates

Anthony Kates is a Nursing Major, an EMT, and Former Marine Corps Military Police Officer. He helps children celebrate their birthdays by joining drive-by birthday parades with other fire, police, and EMS members. Anthony also helps deliver face masks hand made by a friend to hospitals in need.

If you know other CCC Heroes, please send their story to rtomasello@camdencc.edu.

Participate in Census 2020

Camden County College, the Freeholder Board and partners on the local, state and federal levels are working together to reinforce the importance of public participation in the 2020 Census and the impact of an accurate count on our community.

“An accurate census count means that our community gets the proper level of funding and the appropriate representation in Congress, but we can only get there if everyone understands what is at stake and participates,” said Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez, liaison to the Department of Health and Human Services. “An accurate count is critical to the effective operation of government at all levels.”

Each decade, the United States Census Bureau is required to take a count of America’s population. This count is used to determine how many representatives each state receives in Congress; to redraw district boundaries; to determine the need for new infrastructure such as roads, schools, and emergency services; and by businesses determining where to open stores and locations.

Some populations have historically been more difficult to count than others, including those living in poverty, the homeless, children, and racial and ethnic minorities. The addition of political rhetoric, surrounding a possible U.S. citizenship question that will not appear on next year’s census, has raised concerns that obtaining an accurate count will be even harder than in previous years.

“We have left money on the table for decades because of undercounts in our community,” Rodriguez said. “That causes a ripple effect that touches all government services as we are forced to shift funds from other areas to cover what we lost in federal dollars. This affects everyday social services but also our ability to fund road maintenance and school improvements.”

To ensure an accurate count, officials are emphasizing that the Census is safe, secure and 100 percent confidential. Census data is not shared with other federal agencies, local officials, or law enforcement.

For more information regarding participation in the 2020 Census, how to respond to the Census questionnaire, and why every response is critical, residents are encouraged to visit www.2020census.gov.

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Message from the President

Camden County College President Donald A. Borden with a message to students on resuming the spring semester with virtual instruction during the COVID-19 crisis.

A Message from Our President

Hello, I’m Camden County College President Don Borden speaking to you from home as we all responsibly practice social distancing.

Our buildings may be closed, but our college is very much open. We are working remotely to provide you with virtual instruction, online advisement, and distance tutoring. Our helpdesk stands by to answer your technical questions, and our website is being updated with the information you need to successfully make the transition to online learning.

I understand that virtual instruction cannot duplicate some of the learning experiences that would take place in a face-to-face classroom environment. The reality is, we have no choice but to move ahead collectively in this regard. You must remain committed to successfully completing this semester so your educational journey, now more important than ever, continues.

If you are having difficulties, I encourage you to reach out to your instructors as well as our advisement staff. In addition, you should make it a habit to check your College email and student portal, as well as the College website, on a regular basis for critical up-to-date information.

We have much to consider in the days ahead, but your focus should remain on the successful completion of the classes you have taken this semester.

Camden County College is here to assist you through this unique time in our nation’s history and remains committed to helping you achieve your academic goals. Be strong and be safe.

From the Desk of President Donald Borden

Dear Members of the Camden County College Community,

Camden County College stands together with New Jersey’s 17 additional community colleges to denounce the death of Mr. George Floyd and the ongoing injustice in our nation. We all stand together in denouncing this historic and continued problem.

For more than 250 years, our country has failed to embrace and value all people equally. This has resulted in countless and needless deaths, a lack of progress, and real prosperity for all. Ultimately, it allows true democracy and freedom for all to elude us.

Our colleges are rooted in the core values of equality, equity, and opportunity. New Jersey’s community colleges seek to be a greater part of the solution. For more than fifty years, we have served students and community members with equity, understanding, and compassion. We value all people and embrace the opportunity to stop hatred and promote peace through education, continued discourse, and by doing all we can to ensure that every member of our community knows they are welcome on our campuses.

Camden County College is stronger because of our differences and will continue to be a beacon of social justice and an avenue for everyone to achieve their hopes and dreams.

Yours in education,
Donald A. Borden
President

Virtual instruction starting March 30

March 12, 2020 – In order to ensure the health and well-being of students, faculty, and staff, along with the larger community we serve, Camden County College will temporarily move classes to remote instruction until further notice.

Classes will be suspended at 2pm on Saturday, March 14 for student Spring Break, which has been extended through March 29 to facilitate the transition to virtual instruction. When classes resume on Monday, March 30, students will attend classes remotely.

“Camden County College will continue to provide essential student services including registration, computer labs, and tutoring,” said Don Borden, President of Camden County College. “The College has been preparing for the impact of the COVID-19 for several weeks, and will use the extended break to finalize our increased webinar and distance learning capabilities to meet the needs of the College community.”

Students will be notified how to access their classes by their instructors. Accommodations will be made for students without access to a computer or the internet.

Utilizing remote instruction for classes allows the College to balance the need for continuation of essential services with the health of the College community. The move also follows guidelines established for social distancing by decreasing the population on our campuses and instructional locations.

Camden County College encourages students, faculty, and staff to avoid unnecessary travel, especially to areas with high concentrations of COVID-19 reports, and to continue healthy best practices such as handwashing and social distancing. All College-related travel has been canceled.

Give Kids a Smile Day

Camden County College’s dental hygiene and dental assisting students and staff – joined by area dentists – provided free cleanings, other preventive care and oral health education to area children on Feb. 7 for Give-Kids-a-Smile Day.

“We are proud to provide these free services to children who might not otherwise have access to dental care. In addition to cleanings and screenings, the children were taught about good dental health,” said Freeholder Jonathan Young. “Dental appointments can cost in excess of $100 per child per visit, and many families without insurance cannot afford this vital attention.”

Give-Kids-a-Smile Day is a national event that has been held on the first Friday in February for more than 15 years. It is intended for children aged 12 and younger with little or no dental insurance, and its aim is to provide a day of dental care to youngsters who would otherwise not have access to these services.

Each child was given an oral exam and offered services such as cleanings, x-rays, dental hygiene education, fluoride treatments, restorations and simple extractions. Gentle dental care was provided by volunteer dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, Camden County College staff and students of the dental programs. The “Tooth Fairy” also made an appearance offering attendees support, prizes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and a friendly smile.

Athletics Ranked #1

Camden County College Athletics is currently ranked as the number one Athletic Program in the country for championship success for two year Non-Scholarship Schools by NATYCAA (National Alliance of Two Year College Athletic Administration). This prestigious ranking is called the Daktronics Cup and is conducted by NAYTCAA. Last year Camden County College Athletics finished 10th in the Nation of this award.

The Cougars used a third-place national finish in men’s soccer, eight-place finish in men’s cross county, fourth-place finish in women’s cross country and fourth-place finish in women’s tennis to earn the points that put them in the lead in the JJCAA scholarship division. Colleges in each division are allowed to use their top five finishes per gender at their highest level of competition to earn points for the Daktronics Cup.

The Daktronics Cup (formerly NATYCAA Cup) recognizes the top programs in three divisions of two-year college intercollegiate athletics, which include all 660+ members of NATYCAA. Divisions include: NJCAA Scholarship Division, NJCAA Non-Scholarship Division and the State Associations Division. Colleges earn points based on their performance in each division’s end of the season championship events. The winners of each championship earn 20 points, second-place finishes earn 19 points, third-place finishers receive 18 points, etc. Colleges use their top-five sports finishes per gender to accumulate points toward their division’s cup standings.

The Cougars are also ranked third in the country in the Learfield Sports IMG Directors’ Cup Standings. The Learfield Director’s Cup is conducted by The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and USA Today.

Camden County College Weather Message

January 31, 2021
Camden County College Weather Message
Due to impending inclement weather, and to ensure the safety of our faculty, staff, and students, all Camden County College courses and student services will be offered remotely on Monday, February 1, 2021.
Courses
Online courses will be held as scheduled throughout this weather event. In-person courses scheduled for February 1 will be offered online or rescheduled. Individual course schedules may be modified at the discretion of the instructor.
Student Services
Student services will be available remotely from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on February 1. Please visit www.camdencc.edu for contact information.
Updates
Please continue to check your College email for any updates on our response to changing weather conditions. Updates will also be provided on the College website, Cougar Call, and social media.