2014 Annual Report by County College of Morris

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Our Mission The County College of Morris mission is to deliver dynamic, challenging, high-quality and accessible academic programs and services that support the individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quest for lifelong learning and professional development.

Our Values Commitment to the Academic Mission of the College Commitment to Honesty and Integrity Commitment to Accessibility Commitment to Diversity Commitment to People

Strategic Goals Emphasize Student Success Strengthen Student, Faculty and Staff Learning Integrate Planning and the Budget Process Improve Efficiencies in College Operations Maximize Sources of Revenue Improve the Use of Technology

Title IX, Section 504 and Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance County College of Morris does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, veteran status or disability in its employment practices or educational programs. Inquiries regarding compliance with federal or state antidiscrimination laws may be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer, Mr. Thomas C. Burk, 973-328-5039 or tburk@ccm.edu.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Learning is not attained by chance. It must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.â&#x20AC;? Abigail Adams

Board of Chosen Freeholders Thomas J. Mastrangelo, Director

Joseph T. Vitale, President

David Scapicchio, Deputy Director

Jessica Ecker, Director of Development

Douglas R. Cabana

Board of Directors

John Cesaro

Everton Scott, Chair

Kathy DeFillippo

William McElroy ’83, Vice Chair

John Krickus

Robert Zajac, Treasurer

Hank Lyon

John C. Parry, Jr., Secretary

as of January 2014

Eileen Paragano ’91, Assistant Secretary

Board of Trustees Stanley T. Omland, P.E., P.P., Chair * Jeffrey M. Advokat, Esq., Vice Chair Dr. Joseph L. Ricca, Jr., Treasurer Paul R. Licitra, Secretary Laurie Bogaard, Esq. Dr. Barbara L. Hadzima Dr. Rosalie S. Lamonte J. Richard Rajoppi William Schievella Michael A. Van Allen Dr. Joseph S. Weisberg * Carlos Herrera, Alumni Trustee Sandra Geiger, Trustee Emerita W. Thomas Margetts, Trustee Emeritus William T. McNerney, Trustee Emeritus as of July 2014 All trustees also serve concurrently as members of the CCM Foundation. Members noted with an * serve on the Foundation Board of Directors.

College Administration Dr. Edward J. Yaw, President Dr. Dwight L. Smith, Vice President of Academic Affairs Karen VanDerhoof, Vice President of Business and Finance Dr. Bette M. Simmons, Vice President of Student Development and Enrollment Management Joseph Vitale, Executive Director for College Advancement and Planning and President of the CCM Foundation Roger Flahive, Executive Director of Information Systems (CIO) Thomas Burk, Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations as of August 2014

County College of Morris Foundation

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Marilyn Ayres John Beyel, Esq. Joseph Bilotti ‘88 Jack M. Farris, Esq. Carol Fitzpatrick ‘86 Sandra Geiger Thomas F. Hayes Allan Iskra, Esq. Edward Nelson ‘72 Keith C. Riddiford Brandi Robinson Gil Zweig

Divisions and Departments Division of Business, Mathematics, Engineering and Technologies Business Department Engineering Technologies/Engineering Science Department Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts Information Technologies Department Mathematics Department

Table of Contents Report from the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Report of the Board of Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 LEARNING Increasing the Pathways to an Affordable Bachelor’s Degree . . . . . . . . . 6 2014 Brings Five New Transfer Agreements Four Academic Programs Gain Reaccreditation with Glowing Reviews Making It Easier for Students to Succeed Flexible Terms and College Success Course Launched The Class of 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Division of Health and Natural Sciences

LEADING

Allied Health Department

CCM Honors Society Named One of the Best Internationally . . . . . . . . . 10

Biology and Chemistry Department

CCM’s Employee Training Center Named Top in the State . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Health and Exercise Science Department

Two More CCM Leaders Receive Community College Spirit Awards . . . 10

Landscape and Horticultural Technology Department

Respiratory Society Recognizes CCM Faculty with Prestigious Awards . 11

Nursing Department

Division of Liberal Arts Sociology, Economics and Anthropology Department Communication English and Philosophy Department History and Political Science Department Languages and ESL Department Music, Dance and Performing Arts Department Psychology and Education Department Visual Arts Department

CCM Resolution Takes Sustainability Commitment to the Next Level . . . 11 SHARING Journal of New Jersey Poets Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Tina Kelley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Legacy Project Launches at CCM to Expand Learning Opportunities . . 12 Les Misérables Delights Sold-Out Audiences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CCM Fine Art Students Exhibit Artwork at Mayo Performing Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 GROWING Governor Chris Christie Applauds Funding for Higher Education at CCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 College Community Celebrates Renovation of the Sherman H. Masten Learning Resource Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 CCM Launches its First Online College Catalog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ATHLETICS

ivision of Corporate and D Community Programs Center for Business and Technology College for Kids and Teens

CCM’s Jack Sullivan Named National Athletic Director of the Year . . . . 16 CCM Men’s Golf Team Wins Regional Championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 CCM Freshman Named Region’s Best Softball Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Success On and Off the Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Community and Professional Programs

FOUNDATION

Online Learning

Supporting Scholarships and Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Teen Arts

Major Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 FACTS AND FIGURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT As president of County College of Morris (CCM), I consider myself fortunate to be part of an institution that allows so many to reach their potential. From the students who enroll here right out of high school, to those who start at another college or university and then come here, to the adult students who decide they want or need a career change, CCM provides the pathways for affecting radical and lasting change in people’s lives. Each year, about 1,000 students graduate from CCM with an associate degree, while hundreds of others earn a certificate or certification, or take a continuing education course to update or develop new skills. As we do each year with this annual report, we have provided profiles of several students from the Class of 2014 so you, too, can gain some insight into the benefit and impact of a CCM education.

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As Abigail Adams noted so many years ago, education must be attended to with diligence. Diligence not only on the part of our students, but also on the part of the institution to provide learning and training that open the doors to opportunity and encourage continued growth.

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As you can read in these pages, this past academic year was a time of continued growth for CCM as we moved forward on several fronts to ensure our academic programs, classes and facilities support our students’ quest for learning. I am proud to report that our Business, Engineering, Hospitality, Respiratory Therapy and Radiography programs all were reaccredited this past academic year. We also significantly added to the number of transfer agreements we hold with four-year schools to provide our students with a seamless pathway for earning their bachelor’s degree. Included among those agreements is a unique partnership with Rutgers that will allow CCM students to earn a bachelor’s degree from the university while taking classes taught by Rutgers professors here at CCM. Over the last several years, our facilities – both inside and out – have been updated to ensure our students are provided with a modern-day, technologically advanced learning environment, to reduce our carbon footprint and to increase the efficiency of operations. This spring, the Sherman H. Masten Learning Resource Center reopened following a 14-month renovation. Our engineering labs were renovated and outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment. Work on renovating our Health and Physical Education building also began. The residents of New Jersey have good reason to be proud of their community colleges. As noted in a report released this year by the American Association of Community Colleges, we are “Where Value Meets Values.” Community colleges are where people can obtain the knowledge and skills they need to pursue a fulfilling career and at a price that remains affordable and accessible. Sincerely,

Dr. Edward J. Yaw President, County College of Morris

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REPORT FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The County College of Morris Board of Trustees held its annual reorganization meeting last November and elected Stanley T. Omland, P.E., P.P., as chair; Jeffrey M. Advokat, Esq., as vice chair; Dr. Joseph L. Ricca as treasurer; and Paul R. Licitra as secretary. The board welcomed new members Laurie Bogaard and William Schievella, both of whom were appointed by the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Continuing their service on the board were Dr. Barbara L. Hadzima, Dr. Rosalie S. Lamonte, J. Richard Rajoppi, Michael A. Van Allen and Dr. Joseph S. Weisberg. Expecting that the state and county both would be providing level funding to the college for the 2014-15 fiscal year, trustees were able to keep tuition and fee increases to a minimum. The in-county tuition rate was increased by $1 from $117 to $118 per credit. Out-of-county tuition was increased from $234 to $236, and out-of-state was increased from $333 to $336 per credit. The board also voted to increase the per-credit college fee from $17.50 to $20 per credit. The increases equate to an additional $42 per semester for an in-county student taking 12 credits. For the 2014-15 fiscal year, running from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015, the trustees approved a $72.59 million operating budget, representing a 2.26 percent increase over the $70.98 million 2013-14 operating budget.

(Top to bottom) Stanley T. Omland, P.E., P.P., chair; Jeffrey M. Advokat, Esq., vice chair; Dr. Joseph L. Ricca, treasurer; Paul R. Licitra, secretary Photos: Jim DelGiudice

LEARNING INCREASING THE PATHWAYS TO AN AFFORDABLE BACHELOR’S DEGREE 2014 Brings Five New Transfer Agreements With one of the highest transfer rates among community colleges in the state, County College of Morris (CCM) places a high priority on creating pathways for its graduates to earn a bachelor’s degree with minimal debt. Toward that end, the college holds more than 90 transfer agreements with colleges and universities around the country and in New Jersey covering a full-range of academic disciplines. This year, five additional institutions were added to that list as the college signed new agreements with Berkeley College, Drew University, Johnson & Wales University, Rutgers University and the University of Phoenix. While each of the agreements differs slightly, what they feature in common is that they offer CCM students a roadmap for ensuring that their community college credits will transfer easily to a bachelor’s program.

The partnership with Rutgers is unique among CCM’s transfer agreements in that it allows students to earn a Rutgers degree – in psychology, journalism, criminal justice or public and non-profit administration – at CCM with bachelor-level classes taught by Rutgers professors. The agreement with Drew University is a dual-admissions program that allows CCM students to transfer their credits to Drew to earn a bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, English, history, psychology or art history. The agreement with Johnson & Wales ensures an easy transfer of credits for those wishing to earn a bachelor’s degree in culinary arts and food service management, restaurant, food and beverage management, or hotel and lodging management. For students who want to enroll at Berkeley and the University of Phoenix, each partnership covers a wide range of bachelor’s programs.

FOUR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS GAIN REACCREDITATION WITH GLOWING REVIEWS The Business, Engineering Technologies, Hospitality, Respiratory Therapy and Radiography programs at County College of Morris (CCM) this past academic year all gained reaccreditation from their respective accreditation agencies. The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) reaccredited the Business and Hospitality degree programs for 10 years, its maximum term for accreditation. ABET, the worldwide leader in accrediting science, computing, engineering and engineering technology programs, similarly provided the Engineering Technologies programs at CCM with its maximum granted accreditation of six years. The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) awarded continuing accreditation to the college’s Respiratory Therapy degree program. And the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology reaccredited CCM’s Radiography program. The accreditations certify that the teaching and learning processes within each program meet the rigorous educational standards established by each agency.

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MAKING IT EASIER FOR STUDENTS TO SUCCEED Flexible Terms and College Success Course Launched

“CCM was definitely a stepping stone to success for me.” ~ Anthony Scandariato ’12, Cornell University Class of 2014, co-founder of Collegiate Sun

Starting with the opening of registration for the Fall 2014 Semester, County College of Morris launched a more flexible term schedule that now allows students to more easily meet their academic goals within the time frame they desire. The new schedule adds in 14, 10, eight and five-week “mini terms,” along with the traditional 16-week term, into each semester. By taking classes in one of the condensed terms, students can more quickly complete courses and then register for other courses they need. For example, if a student needs to take a condensed developmental English class during one of the short terms, he or she will not need to wait for the following semester to then take English Composition I. Now the option is available for the student to take the next class in one of the mini terms within the same semester. Also as part of better assisting students with meeting their academic goals, the college this past academic year began offering a College Student Success course. The course is designed to assist first-year students in their adjustment and success with the college experience. The course also introduces the development of leadership skills as an integral part of the learning process. Topics such as academic expectations, time management, campus resources, career choices and academic advisement also are explored. Although select groups of students are required to take the class, any student can enroll if he or she and an advisor feel it would be beneficial.

THE CLASS OF 2014 Each year at commencement, Dr. Edward J. Yaw, president of County College of Morris (CCM), takes the opportunity to share the stories of a select group of students who represent the diversity of people and dreams fulfilled at the college. Here are the stories he shared this year.

Cristian Aroca, of Dover, emigrated to the U.S. from Colombia, South America, at the age of 17. His most immediate challenge was that he did not speak English very well, so he studied English as a Second Language at CCM. While he was mastering English, he enrolled as an art major, supported by an Equal Opportunity Fund (EOF) scholarship and the college’s Oliver Sheffield Minority Student Scholarship. He excelled, earning a 4.0 GPA for the six semesters he spent at CCM. Every semester, he won the EOF Academic Achievement Award. He also was one of only six students in the state presented with the Distinguished Scholar Award from the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education. On campus, he joined the Art Club and EOF Alliance, and was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and the Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society. He accomplished all this while working part-time to pay the bills. Having won another EOF scholarship to attend Ramapo College this fall, he plans to double major in art and biology. Someday, he hopes to become a medical illustrator and eventually run his own company. When Nick Cirillo, of Boonton, was in high school, he hated classwork and didn’t do very well. Following high school, he spent the next decade bartending but eventually felt he wanted something more. He knew if he wanted to pursue a fulfilling career path he needed a college degree. He began his studies at CCM in business administration, then switched his major to communication. He soon immersed himself in campus activities, serving as president of the Student Activities

Programming Board and senator in the Student Government, as well as working as an orientation leader. His first-semester 4.0 report card earned him the CCM Board Designated General Scholarship. And when he wasn’t hitting the books, he worked two to three jobs to support himself. This fall, he is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communication at Florida International University. Someday, he hopes to become a celebrity publicist. Denise Danalis, of Parsippany, originally enrolled at CCM as an adult student to learn something new and have fun. She soon decided, however, to pursue a degree in business administration. Having worked most of her life as an executive secretary or office manager, she felt it was time to better herself. Many people rallied around her during her time at CCM. Her family lent their encouragement and her coworkers similarly supported her. She also became involved as a student leader at the college, serving as a member in the honor societies of Phi Theta Kappa and Alpha Beta Gamma. Several years after initially enrolling at CCM, she earned her hard-won degree this year. She says that the most important things she gained from the experience were achieving a greater level of knowledge and self-confidence. Melissa Dellacato, of Jefferson, applied to several colleges in her senior year in high school. While CCM was not initially her first choice, it quickly rose to the top of the list when she was awarded the New Jersey Stars Scholarship, which covered tuition costs at the college.

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Despite what she calls an introverted nature, she dove into campus life. She joined The Youngtown Edition, CCM’s student newspaper, as features editor, making connections and developing a group of friends. One of the articles she wrote won second place in the prestigious New Jersey Press Association’s college newspaper contest. From features editor, she rose to managing editor, and finally editor-in-chief. She credits that experience with building her leadership skills, an opportunity that might not have been open to her in a larger college setting. A Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society inductee, she was awarded the George A. Snow Honors Scholarship and Henderson/ Masten Student Leadership Scholarship. This fall, she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in integrated marketing communications at Ithaca College where she was awarded the President’s Scholarship and was accepted into the Leadership Scholars Program. Her goal is to become a creative director at an advertising agency, where she can express her passion for creativity. Seven years ago, Morristown resident Lori Griffin’s world turned upside down when a brain aneurysm left her blind at the age of 41. She fell into a deep depression, but two years later made the decision to attend college. She chose CCM because her son had gone here as a liberal arts major and had a good experience. Note takers helped her with her classes and she used a special scanner to read aloud the notes they took so she could study. About halfway through her five years of study, something miraculous happened. Her sight slowly began to return. Today,

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt (Left to right) Ernie Phillips, of Flanders; Cristian Aroca, of Dover; Melissa Dellacato, of Jefferson; Carlos Herrera, of Morristown; Lori Griffin, of Morristown; Nick Cirillo, of Boonton; Denise Danalis, of Parsippany and Jack Siberine, of Flanders. Photo: Life in MoPhoto

while she still has limited eyesight, it continues to improve.

a master’s degree. He would like to work in marketing or advertising, and eventually rise to creative director of art.

and the other in Cisco routing. After he secures a full-time job, he plans to earn a bachelor’s degree in computer science.

Seventeen years ago, Carlos Herrera, of Morristown, traveled with his family from Honduras to the U.S. to seek out the opportunities this country has to offer. One of those opportunities was the chance to pursue a higher education.

Some students need to overcome overwhelming adversity just to step through the front door of a college. Ernie Phillips, of Flanders, is one such individual. Following a personal tragedy, he was put into foster care at the age of 16. At one point, he ran away without finishing high school and sank into substance abuse. Thanks to his personal courage and conviction, and to being reunited with his supportive father, he achieved sobriety and earned his high school GED diploma.

Jack Siberine, of Flanders, originally enrolled at the New Jersey Institute of Technology to study architecture, but soon decided that major was not for him. While contemplating his next steps, he wrote some television scripts with a friend who was attending CCM as a broadcasting major and decided to follow him here.

When the time came for college, financial constraints led him to CCM. He quickly began assuming leadership roles at the college including joining the Ambassadors Club. From there he rose from the position of senator to secretary and then president of the Student Government Association and was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society where he also became its secretary. A master of time management, he worked full-time at Starbucks while attending CCM.

At the age of 23, he enrolled at CCM and decided to pursue a degree in computer science. He says he chose that major because he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps. While on campus, he joined the New Social Engine Club, which holds drugfree events for students to attend. He also worked in the Longo Planetarium assisting with running public and private presentations as well as helping design and code the computer interface for those shows.

This fall, he is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communication and plans to then earn

This fall, he is back at CCM to earn two certifications – one in web development

She plans to continue her college education and eventually would like to counsel the disabled and encourage them to follow their dreams. Her dream is to open a house for the abused and the homeless, to give them a safe place to live and help them find jobs and reclaim their lives.

He says that CCM offered him a low-cost way to choose a major and figure out who he was. While on campus, he founded the Student Film Association. He wrote, filmed, edited and produced a short satirical film that was entered into various film festivals. And he was awarded the Joseph B. Sauder Scholarship Award for academic excellence in the broadcasting field. In addition, he assisted with public relations for the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and the Volunteer Club. This fall, he is pursuing a degree in film at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia. Someday, he hopes to be a film director.

LEADING CCM Honors Society Named one of the Best Internationally The Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society chapter at County College of Morris (CCM) gained further recognition for academic excellence on both the regional and international levels when it was presented with PTK’s Distinguished Chapter Award this past spring. CCM’s chapter, Alpha Kappa Kappa (AKK), was one of only 50 chapters internationally to be presented with the award. In addition, AKK received the Distinguished Honors in Action Project Award and was named one of the top 100 PTK chapters internationally. Those awards came a month after the PTK Middle States Regional Convention, where AKK won five awards including the regional Distinguished Chapter Award. (l-r) Renata Mauriz, AKK vice president of service, of Succasunna; Patti VanAtter, PTK Middle States Regional Coordinator; Anhelina Mahdzyar, AKK president, of Randolph; and Angelique Onorati, AKK vice president of scholarship, of Mendham.

CCM’s Employee Training Center Named Top in the State The Center for Business and Technology (CBT) at County College of Morris (CCM) achieved statewide distinction this past spring when it was named the leading provider of no-cost skills training for employees in New Jersey. The distinction was given to CCM’s CBT by the New Jersey Council of County Colleges, a statewide association of New Jersey’s 19 community colleges, for providing the largest number of classes in a single year. Morris County employers have received more training opportunities than any other section of the state as a result of the work of the college’s CBT. The CBT provides companies and organizations with no-cost training for their employees through a partnership developed by the New Jersey Department of Labor with the New Jersey Business and Industry Association and the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development. Training offered by the CBT includes computer classes in basic and advanced Word, Excel and Outlook, critical thinking skills, public speaking and on-the-job success.

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The 2013-14 academic year’s officers were Anhelina Mahdzyar, president, of Randolph; Kelby Clark, vice president of leadership, of Pine Brook; Aaron DelMundo, vice president of fellowship, of Randolph; Renata Mauriz, vice president of service, of Succasunna; Angelique Onorati, vice president of scholarship, of Mendham; Nicole Russo, treasurer, of Hopatcong; and Carlos Herrera, secretary, of Morristown.

Two More CCM Leaders Receive Community College Spirit Awards Dr. Bette Simmons, vice president of Student Development and Enrollment Management at County College of Morris (CCM), and Robert Lipka, director of customized training solutions at CCM, became the college’s most recent recipients of the Community College Spirit Award from the New Jersey Council of County Colleges this past academic year. Since its inauguration in 1993, the Community College Spirit Award has been an honor bestowed to those who embody the community college spirit – perseverance, dedication and excellence. Simmons was recognized for her work in leading New Jersey’s community colleges in transforming their student services programs to improve student completion in associate degree and certificate programs. Specifically, she co-authored (Above: l-r) Dr. Bette Simmons, CCM vice president of Student Development and Enrollment Management, and Paula Pando, Hudson County Community College Vice President for North Hudson, with their 2014 Community College Spirit Awards. (Below: l-r) Robert Lipka, director of customized training solutions at County College of Morris, with his 2014 Community College Spirit Award and New Jersey Council of County Colleges Chair Bakari G. Lee.

a statewide white paper featuring best practices colleges can adopt to improve student engagement, including student education plans, early warning systems, student success courses, and peer tutoring and peer mentoring programs. Lipka was recognized for his work to increase the number of Morris County businesses that utilize the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development and the New Jersey Business and Industry Association Basic Skills Workforce Training Program. That training is delivered in Morris County through the Center for Business and Technology, which Lipka oversees at CCM. CCM employees have been selected for the recognition in each of the past four years. Last year, Joseph T. Vitale, executive director of College Advancement and Planning and president of the Foundation at CCM, was honored. In 2012, Sheri Ventura, coordinator of distance learning services, won the award. In 2011, Dr. Dwight Smith, vice president of Academic Affairs, received the honor.

Respiratory Society Recognizes CCM Faculty with Prestigious Awards

She has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare education and respiratory therapy. Before arriving at CCM, she served as cardio-pulmonary education coordinator at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center, director of clinical education at Sussex County Community College, and respiratory care practitioner at Morristown Medical Center. She has been a respiratory care practitioner since 1990. This is not the first time NJSRC has recognized CCM respiratory faculty for excellence. In 2000, Professor Dianne Adams, respiratory therapy coordinator at CCM, received the NJSRC President’s Award.

CCM Resolution Takes Sustainability Commitment to the Next Level The County College of Morris (CCM) Board of Trustees this year passed a sustainability resolution to strengthen and enhance the college’s environmental goals that includes reducing CCM’s carbon footprint by 75 percent by 2030.

Professor John Rutkowski, director of the Respiratory Therapy program at County College of Morris (CCM), and Professor Michele DaSilva, director of clinical education for the program, were both recognized with awards at the annual New Jersey Society for Respiratory Care (NJSRC) Annual Shore Conference last October.

“Over the last several years, CCM has taken a number of major steps toward becoming a better environmental steward, including the construction of our Landscape and Horticultural Technology building as a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certified facility,” said Dr. Edward J. Yaw, CCM president. “This resolution takes that commitment to the next level.”

Rutkowski was named the 2013 recipient of the A. Gerald Shapiro Award. The award recognizes an individual of national prominence whose excellence and achievements have promoted respiratory care.

In 2013, solar panels were installed over five parking lots and on the roof of the Student Community Center. Those panels are expected to generate enough power to meet about 45 percent of the college’s yearly energy needs. In addition, the college installed new LED exterior lighting around campus to increase its energy efficiency.

Before joining the CCM faculty in 2012, he held teaching positions at Hudson County Community College, Montclair State University and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He also served as a co-investigator for a grant project focused on the development of an artificial mechanical ventilation simulator and has been involved in clinical research with pulmonary and critical care physicians. DaSilva, who also joined the CCM faculty in 2012, was recognized with the President’s Award for outstanding and dedicated service to the NJSRC. DaSilva served as the NJSRC secretary from 2011 to 2013 and currently serves as its education chair.

Included in the sustainability resolution are commitments that call for designing new construction in excess of 5,000 square feet to meet LEED-certified standards, ensuring that all major equipment purchases are Energy Star compliant, and reducing the college’s carbon footprint by 35 percent by 2020 and 75 percent by 2030. The resolution also specifies that the campus should reduce nonrenewable source electric consumption from the 2010 level by 40 percent by 2020 and 65 percent by 2025, purchase vehicles with the highest available fuel economy ratings, eliminate the use of incandescent bulbs in all renovation or new construction projects, and eliminate the use of pesticides and herbicides by the college’s staff on all grounds and properties.

SHARING Journal of New Jersey Poets Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Tina Kelley The Journal of New Jersey Poets celebrated its 40th anniversary this past April with a special event that included awarding its 2014 Poets Prize to Tina Kelley. A former New York Times reporter, Kelley read her prize-winning poem “Abloom and Awry” at the celebration. She also is the co-author of the prize-winning book Almost Home, which chronicles Covenant House’s work with homeless teenagers. Joining Kelley at the anniversary celebration were several other distinguished poets including John Bargowski, Teresa Carson, Juditha Dowd, Deborah Gerrish, Gail Gerwin, Nick Heacock, Judy Rowe Michaels, Wanda Praisner, Patricia McKernon as well as previous New Jersey Poets Prize winners Charles Johnson, Charlotte Mandel and Edwin Romond. As part of the program, a short video featuring 40 years of readings at the college was presented. Among the poets who have read

at CCM over those years are poets and writers of great national importance such as Allen Ginsberg, James Wright, Stephen Dobyns, Ishmael Reed, Howard Nemerov, Gwendolyn Brooks, Elizabeth Bishop, Donald Hall, Philip Levine, and the United States Consultant in Poetry/U.S. Poet Laureate William Stafford. The Journal of New Jersey Poets is the only annual compendium of poetry by authors who were born, raised or have an association with New Jersey. It began at Fairleigh Dickinson University, which published the first issue in 1975. CCM has been home to the Journal since 1990. “We started inviting poets to read at CCM in 1974, long before there were established reading series at other colleges and universities in New Jersey,” said Sander Zulauf, English professor at CCM, poet and editor of the Journal from 1990 to 2012. “Poetry is the one art form that belongs to every human being because good poetry makes a direct emotional connection between the poem and humanity.”

“Being the editor of the school newspaper was crucial to my development as a writer and enabled me to secure an internship with an online beauty magazine.” ~ Laura Bozzi ’13, Montclair State University, Class of 2015, public relations specialist, Hudson Horizons

Legacy Project Launches at CCM to Expand Learning Opportunities As a new way of “Connecting Learning and Life,” the Department of Communication at County College of Morris (CCM) launched The Legacy Project this past academic year to provide the college community and public with the opportunity to delve deeper into topics of importance. For its first program, which took place last December, the project focused on the 50th anniversary of the civil rights movement, the influence of the movement on society and its relevance today. Serving as speakers were Arnold Brown, a civil rights activist who witnessed Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech; Theodora Smiley-Lacey,

another civil rights activist and retired Montgomery, AL, school teacher; and Shawn Aiken, a freelance journalist and blogger. For its second event this past April, the project explored the Beat Generation from a female perspective. Serving as speakers for that forum were authors Joyce Johnson and Hettie Jones. During the Beat Generation, Johnson published her first novel, Come and Join the Dance, which is considered the first Beat novel by a woman. Her 1983 memoir, Minor Characters, won a National Book Critics Circle Award.

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Jones is a distinguished poet who teaches at The New School in New York City. Her book How I Became Hettie Jones is a memoir of the Beat scene of the 1950s and 1960s that she wrote in remembrance of her marriage to LeRoi Jones (the late Amiri Baraka). She also is the recipient of the Poetry Society of America’s Norma Farber First Book Award. The Legacy Project consists of faculty from several different academic disciplines at CCM and is co-sponsored by the college’s Bridging Cultures Initiative and Diversity Committee.

Les Misérables Delights Sold-Out Audiences The County College of Morris (CCM) production of Les Misérables drew sold-out audiences and standing ovations for each of its nine performances last fall.

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Set in the time leading up to the Paris uprising of 1832, the Tony Award winning musical presents some of Broadway’s most treasured lyrics. The CCM production, presented by the Department of Music, Dance and Performing Arts, featured a cast of students, former students and actors from the community. Just as on Broadway, audiences at the CCM production found themselves captivated by the haunting tale of tragedy, survival, hardship and love.

Fall 2013 performance of Lés Miserables

CCM Fine Art Students Exhibit Artwork at Mayo Performing Arts Center

Photo: Todd L.W. Doney

Fine art students from County College of Morris (CCM) were presented with the opportunity to exhibit their artwork at the Art Upstairs Gallery at the Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown this past spring. The exhibition, featuring more than 30 pieces of student artwork, was curated by Professor Todd L. W. Doney of the Department of Visual Arts.

A painting by Cristian Aroca, a student at County College of Morris (CCM), was displayed at the CCM at the MAYO: County College of Morris Student Exhibit.

The opportunity for CCM students to display their work in this well-visited public setting occurred when Charles Miller, manager of the Art Upstairs Gallery, asked CCM student Mike Dziomba to propose the idea to the college’s Visual Arts faculty. Dziomba reached out to Doney, who jumped at the chance to have CCM students exhibit their work at MPAC. A reception was held to celebrate the students’ work and resulted in several awards being presented to the young artists.

GROWING Governor Chris Christie Applauds Funding for Higher Education at CCM Governor Chris Christie visited County College of Morris (CCM) this past November to announce the impact of the Building Our Future Bond Act at CCM and other institutions of higher education throughout New Jersey. “I’m pleased to be at County College of Morris today to celebrate the projects underway here, including the new $5.2 million Music Technology building and enhanced engineering, biology, chemistry and physics labs,” said Governor Christie. “Since taking office, my administration has made it a priority to work with the legislature in a bipartisan manner to restructure, promote and strengthen higher education so that New Jersey’s colleges can compete for the best students and faculty in the nation.” Photo: Life In MoPhoto

The bond is providing $750 million for New Jersey’s colleges. Of that, $200 million is earmarked for community colleges for much-needed construction and renovation projects.

(Right) County College of Morris students look on as Governor Chris Christie addresses the crowd.

Photo: Rick Burchfield

(Above) Governor Chris Christie addresses the County College of Morris (CCM) community while discussing the impact of the Building Our Future Bond Act at CCM and other institutions of higher education throughout New Jersey.

With its matching funds, CCM is scheduled to receive a total of $10 million to construct a Music Technology building and for upgrades to its engineering and science labs. The Music Technology facility is to be constructed as a two-story addition to the college’s Student Community Center. The facility will include an experimental theater lab – theater in-the-round – that will serve as a large hands-on classroom with a recording studio and seating for 100 – 125 students, two standard classrooms, electronic music/ aural comprehension classroom, piano lab, a second recording studio, scene shop, dressing rooms and multiple student practice rooms. Renovations to the engineering labs, which are completed, included updating the fabrication, metrology, aviation, electronics, statics and CAD labs and other instructional spaces. The upgrades have provided students with expanded opportunities for designing, testing materials, fabricating and other aspects of engineering to better prepare them for direct entry into the workforce or for further advancing their education.

“The teachers are here to help you succeed to the level that you are willing to put in. It feels good to be here. I am gaining momentum.” Christian Lyman, former truck driver and current CCM student

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College Community Celebrates Renovation of the Sherman H. Masten Learning Resource Center The County College of Morris Board of Trustees hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house in May to celebrate the renovation of the Sherman H. Masten Learning Resource Center (LRC). The LRC houses the college’s library, Disability Services, Testing Center, Media Center, gallery and a new café. As part of the 14-month renovation, the library is now consolidated on the second floor of the LRC. Four new group study rooms and a large meeting room have been added to the library, along with a quiet study area and more than 80 open-access computer stations. The Testing Center is now twice as large at 3,700 square feet. Disability Services now includes five testing and quiet rooms and three large group rooms, along with administrative offices. A new 2,425-square-foot café on the second floor features a striking view of the campus and the rolling hills of Randolph. The gallery has been expanded and now consists of an enclosed professional gallery and a student gallery, both with improved lighting. As part of the open house, the Department of Visual Arts hosted a faculty art show in the renovated gallery, showcasing paintings, photographs and ceramic works created by CCM professors. Also as part of the renovations, the building was provided with a more efficient HVAC system and lighting. A new classroom and conference room also were added to the first floor.

CCM Launches its First Online College Catalog Photos: Life In MoPhoto

This past spring, County College of Morris (CCM) launched its first online college catalog to provide students with an easier way to find what they need to apply to CCM, decide on a major and determine their course of study.

(Top) The County College of Morris Board of Trustees hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house in May to celebrate the renovation of the Sherman H. Masten Learning Resource Center. Front row (l-r), Trustee Chair Stanley T. Omland, CCM President Edward J. Yaw, Trustees Joseph S. Weisberg and Barbara L. Hadzima. Back row (l-r), Trustees Laurie Bogaard, Paul R. Licitra and Rosalie S. Lamonte. Also pictured are the new professional art gallery, updated circulation desk and café.

Some distinct features built into the catalog – catalog.ccm.edu – are the ability to search based on course and program titles, by course numbers and key words; to see the programs of study each course applies to; and to print PDFs of pages on demand. Currently, the college’s entire credit catalog is incorporated into the new format. CCM also is working to include its non-credit professional development and adult and youth enrichments programs into the catalog, which it expects to be live by the end of the year. The catalog was produced with Leepfrog Technologies, a leader in higher education software, through its CourseLeaf product. With the publication of the online catalog, CCM joined an impressive list of Leepfrog clients, including Brown University, Carnegie Mellon University, Johns Hopkins University and Stanford University.

ATHLETICS CCM’s Jack Sullivan Named National Athletic Director of the Year

team was mentored by head coach Matt Mugavero, assistant coach Jim Chegwidden and assistant coach Mike Mrugal.

Jack Sullivan, director of athletics at County College of Morris (CCM), was named a recipient of the prestigious Under Armour Athletics Directors of the Year Award this past spring.

This year marked the fourth time in eight years the team has qualified for the national championship and is the second time they qualified back-to-back. The Titans have appeared previously in 2013, 2008 and 2007.

Sullivan was one of 28 winners from seven divisions chosen by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). His name is accompanied by the likes of Virginia Tech’s Jim Weaver and UCLA’s Dan Guerrero. He was also one of only four community college athletic directors from across the country to receive the award. Sullivan has been director of athletics at CCM since 2002. He previously served as the head basketball coach and assistant athletic director at Bloomfield College. Prior to that, he was the head baseball coach, assistant basketball coach and intramural director at Fairleigh Dickinson University– Florham Campus. NACDA is the professional and educational association for more than 10,400 college athletics administrators at more than 1,600 institutions throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.

CCM Men’s Golf Team Wins Regional Championship The County College of Morris (CCM) men’s golf team added to its storied history when the Titans won the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XIX Championship at Great Gorge Golf Club at Crystal Springs Resort in McAfee this past spring and qualified for the NJCAA Division III National Championships. CCM ended the two-day regional tournament with a total score of 688, 27 strokes better than runner-up Burlington County College. The Titans were led on the course by Chris Budd, of Rockaway, whose fifth-place finish (86-81 – 167) landed him on the five-man Region XIX First Team. Erik Diamond (83-88 – 171), of Pompton Lakes, and Tyler Eike (89-83 – 172), of Rockaway, finished in sixth and seventh, respectively, securing each of them a spot on the Region XIX Second Team. Rounding out the squad was Travis Sackman (91-89 – 180), of Landing, and Damian Garrett (89-95 – 184), of Rockaway. The

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In addition to the four team appearances, Titans have qualified individually five times. In 2004 and 2005, Mrugal, a Morris Knolls High School graduate, qualified. In 2006, Nick Lamberti, a Madison High School graduate, qualified. Robert Gomez, a Roxbury High School graduate, qualified in 2009 and Dan Bentson, a High Point High School graduate, qualified in 2010.

CCM Freshman Named Region’s Best Softball Player As a freshman, County College of Morris (CCM) first baseman Emily Mulligan was named the top player in Region XIX Division II softball this past season by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Mulligan, of Montville, was a dominant force at the plate for the Titans, driving in 50 RBIs on the strength of eight home runs and a .599 slugging percentage. Mulligan also finished with a lofty .375 batting average while scoring 34 runs on her way to the region’s player of the year award. Mulligan also was named First-Team NJCAA Region XIX Division II, alongside fellow Titans sophomore catcher Stacey Abasto, of Dover, and sophomore second baseman Diana Fleischman, of Wharton. Fleischman led the squad with a .419 batting average, 65 hits and five triples. Abasto recorded a .415 batting average and led the team with a .637 slugging percentage and .467 on-base percentage. Freshman pitcher/third baseman Deb Mazzeo, of Bloomfield, was also honored, as her 2.83 ERA and 114 strikeouts were good enough for her to be named to the region’s second team. Mazzeo also drove in 19 runs this season. The Titans finished the 2014 season with a 27-18 record and were led by Head Coach Greg Wardlow.

“I wouldn’t be doing what I am today without CCM. My time at CCM put into motion the events that led to covering a Major League Baseball team.” Brendan Kuty ’07, William Patterson University, Class of 2009, NJ.com reporter

Success On and Off the Field Once again, County College of Morris (CCM) can take great pride in the successes its student athletes have had on and off the field. Individual recognition and team success go hand and hand. But none of this is possible if student athletes fail to understand the academic expectations CCM has for them. The 2013-14 academic year presented some initial challenges as a result of renovations taking place in the Health and Physical Education (HPE) building. But as is the custom with the college’s Athletics program, everyone forged ahead and made the best of the situation. Among the many exciting developments were the many awards won by CCM student athletes, the installation of new bleachers in the gymnasium, and the complete renovation of the HPE. The following All-Conference and All-Region awards given to CCM student athletes during the 2013-14 academic year act as proof of their dedication and commitment to the college’s standards of excellence in athletics and academics.

Women All Region Selections Women Player of the Year

NJCAA All-American

Patrick Tortorello, Randolph,

Emily Mulligan, Montville, Softball

Men All GSAC 3.0+

Women All GSAC Selections

Female Freshman Athlete of the Year

Emily Mulligan, Montville

Men All Region Selections

Male Freshman Athlete of the Year

Ryan Harris, Randolph

Men Player of the Year

James Rangel, North Bergen, Baseball

Comeback Player of the Year

Men All GSAC Selections

Female Scholar Athlete

Women Region All-Academic 3.25+

Female Athlete of the Year

NJCAA All-American

Lilly Robin, Wharton, Volleyball

Female Scholar Athlete of the Year

Alyson Oostdyk, Pompton Plains Rosie Savino, Essex Fells Diana Fleischman, Wharton Michelle Larracuente, Budd Lake

Women All-GSAC 3.0+

Male Athlete of the Year

Dominico Martirano, Madison

Men Region All-Academic 3.25+

Male Scholar Athlete of the Year

Joshua Coleman, Rockaway

Nicholas Zanoni, Oak Ridge

Male Scholar Athlete of the Year

Nick Zanoni, Oak Ridge

NJCAA All-American

FOUNDATION 2013/2014 Donors

Supporting Scholarships and Programs Thanks to the generous support of hundreds of donors, and the dedicated work of the County College of Morris (CCM) Foundation staff and our board of directors, the foundation was able to raise $523,984 in 2013-14. Major benefactors included the Ann E. Clark Foundation, Investors Bank, Stan and Nanci Omland, Walter and Carol McDonald, New Jersey Natural Gas, A. Dale “Bud” Mayo, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, the Paragano Family Foundation, and Public Service Electric and Gas Company. The strong commitment of CCM alumni and the community at large allows the college to continue to provide an outstanding educational experience for its students and support more than 100 scholarships. During the past year, the scholarship program was again the major focus and beneficiary of foundation fundraising, with more than $250,000 raised to assist students with tuition and fees. In addition, more than $70,000 was earmarked to support ongoing college programs and more than $200,000 was given unrestricted to support areas of greatest need. The foundation this past academic year achieved the half-way point in its $2 million Visioning the Future campaign to create a new media center at CCM. It also continued to fund important community-outreach programs such as Women Who Dare, the Summer Academy and the Teen Arts Festival.

Alumni Organizations/Foundations

$34,262 $151,322

CCM Trustees

$35,490

CCM Foundation Board

$16,175

Corporations

$160,764

Friends and Parents

$82,810

Internal

$26,196

Retirees

$15,815

Former Trustees

Total Giving:

$1,150

$523,984

This year also saw this establishment of two new scholarships. The Abagail Walker Pine Scholarship for Disabled Students assists deserving disabled students enrolled in any field of study who maintain a 3.0 GPA. The Warren County Criminal Justice Scholarship supports a Warren County resident who is majoring full- or part-time in criminal justice and who maintains a 2.5 GPA. The highlight of the fundraising year was the 2014 CCM Foundation Scholarship Gala, which was held last April and raised net proceeds of nearly $100,000. The gala, attended by 220 supporters, featured the annual Alumni Awards for Achievement, Volunteerism, Humanitarianism and Alumna of the Year, which was presented this year to Morris County Clerk Ann Gross ’71. The Foundation’s fifth annual Leadership Award was presented to A. Dale “Bud” Mayo, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Digital Cinema Destinations Corporation, a national media company headquartered in Westfield. The award recognized him for his business success, service to the community as founding donor of the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, as well as his support of the Visioning the Future campaign.

Above: County College of Morris (CCM) Foundation Leadership Award recipient A. Dale “Bud” Mayo poses with his wife, Sueanne “Sudy,” and cast members of CCM’s Performing Arts program at the 2014 Foundation Scholarship Gala. Right: CCM scholarship recipient Nick Cirillo ’14 address guests at the 2014 Foundation Scholarship Gala.

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ANNUAL REPORT 2013–2014

Major Grants for FY 2013-14

“I know you’ve often heard that CCM does more

$491,056 United States Department of Health and Human Services Health Profession Opportunity Grant To prepare Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) recipients and other low-income individuals for employment opportunities in health care

than provide an outstanding education – it turns lives around.

$319,014

I can tell you that’s true because I’m living proof.”

United States Department of Education Carl D. Perkins Vocational-Technical Education Grant New Jersey Department of Education To prepare students who are enrolled in career and technical education programs to be more competitive in the world economy

Nick Cirillo ’14, CCM Scholarship Recipient, Florida International University, Class of 2016

$130,475 New Jersey Department of Children and Families New Jersey Division on Women To support the work of the Women’s Center at County College of Morris

Your Gifts at Work

$55,583 Unrestricted $203,011

Programs $70,791

United States Department of Labor H1B Technical Skills Training To provide education, training and job placement assistance in high-growth technology and STEM fields

$30,114 Scholarships $250,182

New Jersey Department of Education College Readiness Now To improve the college readiness of graduating high school students

$4,730 American Association of University Women Women in STEM To recruit and retain more women interested in pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics

FACTS AND FIGURES Enrollment By Age (2009 - 2013)

Enrollment Ratio (Fall 2013)

814 2,000

3,476

2013

49%

4,133

Female 2,115

886

51%

3,516

2012

4,277

931 3,386

2011

2,547 59%

4,237

Male

1,770 41%

948 3,355

2010

4,331

1,046

g Total Part-time Enrollment: 3,885

3,215

2009

Total Full-time Enrollment: 4,547

4,418

1,000

g 20 and younger

2,000

g 21-34

3,000

4,000

g 35 and older

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Unknowns have been excluded from totals.

Revenue (June 30, 2014) Category

Expenditures (June 30, 2014)

Combined Total

Tuition & Fees

$28,534,478

State Aid

6,988,477

County Aid

11,600,000