County College of Morris
Connections Connecting Learning & Life | Winter/Spring 2016-17
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Meet CCM's New President Page 2
Exercising Your Options Page 6
Analyzing the 2016 Presidential Election Page 8
Where the World is Your Workplace Page 10
Fall and Winter Entertaining Page 12
CCM Graduates Transfer to Top Institutions across the Country Graduates from the Class of 2016 at County College of Morris (CCM) were accepted by top four-year colleges and universities across the country and throughout New Jersey to earn their bachelor’s degrees. Here is a sampling of the institutions where CCM graduates are studying now.
Bloomsburg University
Kean University
Seton Hall University
Caldwell University
Manhattan School of Music
School of Visual Arts
Centenary University
Maryland Institute of Art
College of Saint Elizabeth
Marymount Manhattan College
Southern New Hampshire University
Colorado State University
Montclair State University
Columbia University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Cornell University
Ohio University
Drew University
Pace University
Eastman School of Music
Ramapo College
East Stroudsburg University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Rochester Institute of Technology
James Madison University
Rowan University
Johns Hopkins University
Rutgers University
Johnson & Wales
Savannah College of Art & Design
Syracuse University Stockton University The College of New Jersey Thomas Jefferson University University of Colorado University of Illinois University of South Carolina University of Virginia Virginia Tech William Paterson University
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Welcome
When I first visited CCM during the presidential search process earlier this year, I was very impressed with what I found here – an established track record for helping students from all walks of life to meet their educational and career goals. CCM has one of the highest combined graduation and transfer rates among community colleges in New Jersey. Each year a thousand – or more – students graduate from CCM with their associate degrees. Many of them then transfer to top colleges and universities across the country and in New Jersey to earn their bachelor’s degrees. Our non-credit certificate and certification programs also help more than a thousand people each year to advance their careers or transition to new fields. It takes foresight, commitment and innovation to build and maintain the high-quality educational programs, support services and state-of-the-art facilities that allow people to fulfill their dreams, year after year.
On the part of our students, it takes courage, imagination, sacrifice and, among many other things, a lot of hard work to meet their goals. With this publication, we offer you the opportunity to learn about the success of our students and to gain a deeper awareness about the strength of our educational offerings. Featured in this issue are our Exercise Science and Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts programs, along with an article about a couple who has benefited from our Supply Chain Management Certificate Program. In addition, you’ll find an analysis of the 2016 presidential election by several of our history and political science professors. On behalf of all of us at CCM, I proudly invite you to learn more about your community college. Our outstanding faculty, staff and administrators are eager to partner with you so you can advance your intellectual and personal growth, pursue the career of your choice and create a rewarding and fulfilling life. Sincerely,
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It was with great pleasure that I assumed the role of president of County College of Morris (CCM) on September 1. The last few months have been busy ones as I have focused on learning more about the college; meeting with faculty, students, alumni, staff and community leaders; and gaining additional insight into what makes this community college so successful.
Dr. Anthony J. Iacono, President
Table of Contents Meet CCM's New President Dr. Anthony J. Iacono . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Where the World Is Your Workplace – Hospitality and Culinary Management . 10
Planting the Seeds of a Career at CCM – Douglas DeAndrea, Landscape Management and Design . . . 4
Fall and Winter Entertaining – The Question Becomes: Should it be “Brunch” or “Lunner”? . . 12
Couple Turns to Certificate Program to Advance Careers – Monica Jimenez, Alex Cerdas, Supply Chain Management . . . . . . . . . 5
Onward and Upward: Pursuing a Lifelong Goal – Deborah Budney, Scholarship Recipient . 14
Exercising Your Options – Associate in Science, Exercise Science . . . 6 Analyzing the 2016 Presidential Election . . . . . . . . . 8
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CCM Engineering Alumna Creates Blueprint for Success – Kristine Westenberger, ’88, Associate in Applied Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology . . 16
Learn Something New . . . . . . . . . . . 17 How to Find Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Areas of Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 How to Fit College into Your Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Non-Credit Certificate and Certification Programs . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Academic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Q&A The
Meet CCM's New President
DR. ANTHONY J. IACONO Shortly after September 1, when he became the third president of County College of Morris (CCM), Dr. Anthony J. Iacono sat down with the Connections managing editor to answer some questions to share with the local community. Here is what he had to say.
“I really like that saying – I don’t know who coined it – but it’s, ‘Community colleges are where America goes to college.’ Since more than half of all college students in this country begin their college careers at county/community colleges, I believe in that phrase. For some students, we’re a great place to start and then transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. For others, we are exactly what they need to get an education and immediately enter the workforce. And for all students we’re a tremendous place to grow, not just academically but also as a person. In addition to the impact community colleges have on individuals, they can also have a tremendous impact on the communities they serve. At CCM, we’re very proud of the fact that we are considered one of the brightest gems in Morris County. Our medical facilities rely on us, our businesses rely on us, we are a cultural access point for many residents and we are looking to expand our impact and bring more of the community onto our campus." Q) A s vice president of Academic Affairs at Indian River State College (IRSC) in Fort Pierce, FL, one of your major areas of focus was student success. Can you tell us what factors are important to ensure student success? "We focused intensively on the philosophy that every student can be success-
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Q) Y our career largely has centered on community colleges and you are a community college graduate. What do you find so special about community colleges?
ful under the right conditions, and it was our responsibility to find those conditions. We really challenged the status quo to identify what the barriers were so we could remove them. As a result, we were able to improve our educational quality, increase our graduation rate and have greater community impact. The challenge is that every student has a little bit of a different need. But here’s one thing they all need: they need to feel wanted. We need to work hard to make sure students know they are valued. In a lot of ways, that’s my proudest achievement – looking at students and figuring out how we can help them to be successful. It’s one of the things I love about CCM. We’re willing to work very hard so our students can succeed." Q) You started your career as a college professor. What prompted you to move to administration? “I was a visiting professor at the University of Central Florida and I loved it. The
students there, however, were going to be successful no matter what I did. I wanted to have more of an impact. As a community college graduate, I remembered the impact my professors had on me, which is why I joined the faculty at IRSC. Then I got involved with serving on a lot of committees and community outreach initiatives, and I realized that I really enjoy this type of work because it allows me to work across the institution, in the business world and with government agencies on complex issues. I really enjoy working with teams of people who are committed to building a great future for individuals and for communities." Q) What attracted you to join CCM as its principal leader? “When I looked at CCM last winter, I could see that it is very focused on its students. I also saw that, along with STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), it values the arts and humanities, which told me the
Q) H ow have you spent your initial months as president? "I’ve been spending a lot of time listening to people on and off campus. I value other people’s ideas and want to understand where they think CCM should be going. I’ve also been going over to the cafeterias and sitting down with different groups of students to find out what they like best about CCM, what their challenges are and what we can do better. One thing I would like to do is grow more partnerships with the community. I want the community to think of CCM first when it’s looking to create partnerships. I want us to be a partner of first choice." Q) A s president you have to make decisions about every aspect of the college. Can you describe how you prefer to make decisions? "I’m a collaborative decision maker, first and foremost. I believe it’s important to get the right people around the table and listen to them. We’re surrounded by really smart people; we should listen to them. I also believe that data-informed decisions can significantly improve institutions. At CCM, we’re looking closely at the capability and integration of our data systems and we’re looking at our data to help us do more for our students and the community."
ANTHONY J. IACONO AT A GLANCE
Q) What people have influenced you the most in life?
Birthplace: Hartford, CT
"I always say that my mother is one of my biggest influences since she made it clear that going to college was nonnegotiable and something I was going to do. I believe it was because of my stepfather that I decided to major in history. As a young boy, he took me to libraries, museums, art galleries, concerts, sporting events and nearly every Civil War battlefield in the country. My wife also has been a big influence. She is amazing. We’ve been together since high school and, while my mom got me, my wife made sure I finished what I started. Our four children are also an inspiration. Students too are a major influence. I love hearing their stories. Watching them graduate is a continuous lesson in determination and the ability to fulfill dreams. The future is very much in their hands, and I am always encouraged that they will help build a better world. They are remarkable."
Family: Wife, Debbie; Children, Giovanni, 21; Mary, 18; Matteo, 12; Jacob, 10. Education: Ph.D., American History, Mississippi State University; M.A., B.A., American History, University of Central Florida; A.A., General Studies, Indian River Community College. Professional • President, County College of Morris, September 2016 – present • Vice President of Academic Affairs, Indian River State College, January 2012 – July 2016 • Associate Dean for Developmental Education, Indian River State College, July 2003 – December 2011 • Assistant/Associate Professor of History, Indian River State College, August 1999 – July 2003
Q) What message would you like to share with the community about CCM?
• Visiting Professor of History, University of Central Florida, January 1998 – June 1999
"We’re a great college that offers an exceptional education and we’re here for Morris County in so many ways. Individuals, who take the time to learn about our programs, our faculty, our state-ofthe-art facilities and the many opportunities that exist at CCM, know that they can build a great future without going a great distance from home or spending a fortune. Students who start at CCM can go anywhere and accomplish anything they want. Community members who have never visited our campus are encouraged to do so. Schedule a tour, enroll in a class, enjoy one of our many performing/visual arts shows or come out and cheer for our student athletes – we want the community to be a part of our college and understand what it means to be CCM Proud!"
Key Accomplishments • Led a team of faculty, administrators and staff to obtain the admission of Indian River State College (IRSC) into the Achieving the Dream network • Assisted the team that helped IRSC to gain recognition by the Aspen Award Committee as one of the top 10 community colleges in the nation • Served as an advisor to the United States Department of Education, the Florida Department of Education and various national think tanks and educational reform organizations • Is recognized nationally as a speaker on the topics of leadership, educational innovation, literacy and career pathways
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college places a priority on producing students who are very well rounded and well equipped to lead productive and satisfying lives. When I returned home after the on-campus interview, I told my wife, ‘The people there are fantastic, the academic programs are amazing, CCM really cares about its students and the faculty is exceptional. Additionally, Dr. (Edward) Yaw’s presence and the culture he created were highly evident.' I went home thinking, ‘I really hope this works out.’”
Family Tradition: Dogs in the household are always female and named after first ladies and cats are male and named after presidents. All names are determined by a family vote. Currently, the family has two Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Martha (Washington) and Sarah (Polk), and a cat (John) Quincy (Adams). Connections
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Student Success
Planting the Seeds of a Career at CCM
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Douglas DeAndrea, Landscape Management and Design
By Nancy Dreyfus
An Education that Meets Business Goals
Occasionally, students discover their career passion even before they enter the doors of higher learning. Douglas DeAndrea, of Brookside, is one such student.
He was attracted to horticulture because he enjoys the outdoors and running his own business. He enrolled at County College of Morris (CCM) because he wanted to continue working while he learned. If he went directly to a four-year college, he would have had to close down his business.
“I started doing landscaping in high school,” he says. “I began with small mulching jobs and then did fall cleanups.” The type of work he did was limited until he received his driver’s license in his junior year. “In the spring of my junior year, I jumped into the venture of lawn maintenance,” he says. Today, he is working on his Associate in Applied Science in Landscape Management and Design, while maintaining the properties of 30 clients year-round. He is also the recipient of the Dr. Benjamin C. Blackburn Scholarship awarded by Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. “Last year was the first year that I was a registered, insured and licensed business,” says DeAndrea. “I do everything from basic lawn and property maintenance to landscape design and hardscaping (masonry).”
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“I wanted an education that would help me expand my services and teach me about the industry that I was in,” he says. “CCM offers a very hands-on program. You’re laying pavers and trimming bushes outside with the instructors.” He says his professors inspire him to attain the highest horticultural standards in his work. “That’s what I would like to be known by,” he says. “I want to learn more, do things the right way and be known for excellence.” When he graduates in 2017, he will be at a crossroads. “I’m torn,” he says. “I still have the option of continuing my education at a four-year school, but I don’t want to temporarily close my business. I may end up commuting part-time to Rutgers. I see the value in that knowledge and in getting a different perspective from it.”
You’ll save significantly on the cost of your higher education – as much as $50,000 or more compared to the first two years of a bachelor’s degree at a public or private four-year institution.
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You’ll earn more in your lifetime than those who only have a high school diploma.
Couple Turns to Certificate Program to Advance Careers
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Monica Jimenez, Alex Cerdas, Supply Chain Management
By Nancy Dreyfus When food scientist Monica Jimenez was offered a promotion from her regional job in Costa Rica to the Mondelëz International, LLC main research and development center in East Hanover, it was an opportunity she felt she could not dismiss. “Leaving family, friends and my job behind was very challenging,” says her husband, Alex Cerdas. Jimenez agrees, “It was not an easy decision, but so far we’ve embraced it and made the most of it.” Part of that process included the two of them enrolling in the Supply Chain Management Certificate Program at County College of Morris.
Learning the Full Process “We see the potential for us to move forward in our careers,” Jimenez says. “As a food scientist, I interact a lot with the supply chain department. I work at the beginning of the supply chain and I wanted to see how the product moves through that chain to the end consumer.” Before coming to the United States, Cerdas worked as a business process analyst/project manager for Hewlett Packard for seven years. He is currently interviewing for jobs.
You’ll find good-paying jobs with an associate degree in such fields as criminal justice, engineering, fashion design, nursing, physical therapy, radiography, respiratory therapy and more.
“When I came here, I decided to get involved in the community college to learn more about supply chains and operation issues, logistics, performance measurements – all the best practices and principles,” he says. “I also wanted to get to know more people and make contacts. Being involved in the community college environment is beneficial for me in that way.” Jimenez recalls, “The teacher is very knowledgeable and led very engrossing discussions. In one class, we discussed supplier relationship problems. It gave me a chance to brainstorm before a meeting the next day where I shared how important it was to develop strong relationships with suppliers if you’re going to be closely integrated to ensure consistent quality.” Jimenez holds a bachelor’s degree in food science from the Universidad de Costa Rica and Cerdas holds an associate in project management from the Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología. They both are certified project managers through the Project Management Institute. “It’s been quite a journey for the last year and a half,” Cerdas reflects. “Our classmates are very special. They work in different industry segments and we learned a lot from each other.”
You’ll have the opportunity to develop your leadership and communications skills by taking part in a range of student life programs.
You’ll find it easier to transfer to a four-year school should you wish to earn your bachelor’s degree. In New Jersey, an associate degree counts as the first two years of a bachelor’s degree at each of the state’s public colleges and universities.
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Exercising Your Options Associate in Science, Exercise Science
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By Nancy Dreyfus
“As a society, we are becoming less active,” notes Dr. Michael Paul, chair and associate professor of the Department of Health and Exercise Science at County College of Morris (CCM). “Only about 15 percent of Americans work out effectively. Another 25 percent do nothing. That means that most everyone else falls in between. Fitness is a multibillion dollar industry that’s trying to address that issue.” More than 500 students are in the Health and Exercise Science Program at CCM, but most are unaware of how much the curriculum has evolved since its humble beginnings in 1968. “Enrollment in our program has doubled in the last four years,” says Paul. “Originally, state law dictated that students had to take two credits of physical education to graduate,” he says. That requirement, however, was dropped in 2006.
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Evolving to Meet Demand Since 1968, the program has evolved to include the Personal Trainer Certificate Program. Then, in 1997, the curriculum expanded into an Associate in Science in Exercise Science. Now many areas of concentration prepare students for transfer to four-year programs in exercise science, exercise physiology, adult fitness, personal training, physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, kinesiology, athletic training and physical education. Two recent additions to the Health and Exercise department are the Occupational Therapy Assistant (with Rutgers) and Public Health degree programs. “Professors from the schools we’re sending students to say that our students are doing well, so we must be doing things right here,” says Paul. His program has transfer agreements with several four-year institutions including East Stroudsburg,
Bloomsburg State, William Paterson and Rutgers universities. Graduates of four-year programs find employment in health and wellness management, fitness center program management, corporate health and wellness programs, health and physical education teaching, exercise physiology teaching and research, medical exercise rehabilitation programs and adult fitness programs. “This field is both a science and an art,” Paul reflects. “The science teaches us how the body reacts to different types of exercise. But the art – understanding what types of training works best for various types of people – comes with experience.” For more information on the Health and Exercise Science Program at CCM, visit www.ccm.edu/academics/divdep/hns/ hesd/.
Faculty Profile Professor Follows His Curiosity to Create a Career of Teaching Dr. Michael Paul, Chair, Associate Professor, Health and Exercise Science
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anatomy and physiology. What motivates me in this field is the health side of it – helping people get well so they can do what they want to do in life. CCM is simply top notch. I was so well prepared for my bachelor’s degree that I felt like I knew more than the other students who had been at the four-year
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college all along. Here I am four years later at CCM teaching exercise students as an adjunct professor.”
Nicholas Lionetti, ’12 Associate in Science, Health and Exercise Science East Stroudsburg University, BS ’14, MS ’15
Adjunct Professor, Exercise Science, CCM Personal Trainer/Cardiac Rehabilitation, Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph
“Varied” would be a good word to describe the career path of Dr. Michael Paul, chair and associate professor of the Department of Health and Exercise Science. “When I was in high school, I wanted to be an engineer,” he says. He started in engineering at Rutgers and then switched his major to history with a minor in physical education. Following graduation, he taught for 15 years in elementary school, managed a health club, coached athletes and worked in cardiac rehabilitation. While working, he earned his master’s degree in physical education from East Stroudsburg University, and then completed a doctorate from the University of Toledo.
Discovering What Works Best
As someone in an academic leadership position, he believes mentorship is very important. “I spend a lot of time with the new people I hire,” he says. “I want to have a good program. Some of the adjuncts could have been full time but decided, instead, to go back to school for doctorates, and I am proud of them. We have a close cohesive group in our department and that’s very critical.”
Making a Difference for Students He likes to keep in touch with students after they leave his program. He recalls one student, who had a particularly difficult time making it through his program, but he and a CCM vice president supported the student’s efforts and he eventually graduated.
“I was always fascinated that certain types of training worked better for some people and not others,” says Paul. Exercise science offered him insights into the answers.
“Recently, the vice president called me,” says Paul. “She said the student we helped was graduating with his bachelor’s degree and wanted us both to be at his graduation. Events like that are incredibly rewarding.“
In 1993, while teaching elementary school in Stockton, he joined County College of Morris (CCM) as an adjunct professor and taught Lifetime Wellness for 16 years. He became a full-time faculty member in 2008.
He adds, “Students may have issues, but I find if you take the time to communicate with them you can make a big difference. That’s the only way you can become a good teacher and a good person.”
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Analyzing the 2016
Presidential Election
This past summer in the midst of the 2016 presidential election process, history and political science professors Dr. Rita Heller (RH), Mark Washburne (MW) and Dr. Candace Halo (CH) took some time to reflect and share some insight into the controversies that surrounded the election season at the time they were interviewed. Is there any precedent in history for the type of fractured presidential election we saw in 2016? RH: The election of 1800 was decided by the House of Representatives, which elected Thomas Jefferson. It was called the “Revolution of 1800.” It wasn’t until the age of Andrew Jackson in 1829 that popular democracy took form. Prior to that, voting required property ownership. CH: In the 1860 election of Abraham Lincoln, he won only 40 percent of the popular vote but won in the Electoral College. It was a contested election that split the country.
What factors do you believe went into the dissention seen in both parties? RH: The polls tell us that 70 percent of Americans believe the country is on the wrong track. Outsiders Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders struck a raw nerve with a lot of disaffected people. MW: While many economists argue that globalization and freetrade agreements have been a benefit to the American economy, some workers, especially in the manufacturing sector, lost jobs in the process. Both Bernie Sanders on the left and Donald Trump on the right were able to tap into this anger.
What effect do you think mainstream and social media had in this election process? MW: Compared to his GOP opponents in the primaries, Donald Trump spent significantly less on paid advertising but was still able to win his party’s nomination by all the free media coverage he received for some of his comments.
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CH: Social media has made it easier for like-minded people to organize quickly, but it also attracts people who advocate hate. That played a role in the type of dissention we saw.
Do you think this election has opened the door to more third-party candidates in the future? CH: I don’t think so. The only way you’re going to get a thirdparty candidate and have them elected is if there’s campaign finance reform or we abolish the Electoral College.
Will the 2016 elections impact the process for choosing presidential candidates in the future? MW: There’s already been talk about changing the primary system, especially on the Democratic side. There’s some movement to get rid of super-delegates. Some people think caucuses are undemocratic and want to get rid of them.
Do you think there’s anything to learn from what happened in this presidential election? RH: I think it’s going to test the resilience of our democratic system and also require some creative changes in the primary process. MW: The media is rethinking how they’re covering candidates. Every election people say, “This is the most important election of all time.” It takes perspective to determine how important that election really was.
Faculty Profile Journeying Down Life’s Detours
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Dr. Rita Heller, Associate Professor, History
Sometimes it’s the detours along the way that make life interesting. For Dr. Rita Heller, associate professor, history, documentary films provided that journey. “I was the creator and co-producer of two documentary films,” she says. The first one, “The Women of Summer,” highlighted an experimental school for female factory workers that existed from 1921 to 1938 at Bryn Mawr College, Heller’s alma mater. The National Endowment for the Humanities funded that award-winning documentary. Her second film, “Chanceman’s Brothers and Sisters: the Origins of the 20th Century Morris County Black Community” can be viewed on YouTube at http://tinyurl.com/j6keu2x/. “These films changed my life because they introduced me to the very creative world of filmmaking,” says Heller. “With a film shoot, one and one adds up to three. The energy and the creativity lead to more ideas and more original ways of looking at the subject.” Heller says she gravitated to history early in her college career. She chose teaching for traditional reasons.
A Born Educator “My supervising teacher informed me at the outset that I was a born educator,” she recalls. “That appealed to me and helped create my sense of identity.” She’s glad, too, that she pursued the field and joined the County College of Morris faculty. “No classroom experience is ever exactly the same as another. You don’t know exactly what to expect when you go into a class to start engaging in a classroom dialogue. Although it may sound cliché, you do continue to learn from your students.” History also offers a sense of perspective on life, she reflects. “I’ve always felt that history is a roadmap to life. It gives you an enormous background on human nature and on the forces that have brought us to this point in human development. I try to influence my students to appreciate that fact about history – and sometimes I succeed. There’s a Cicero quote I like to use to motivate them: ‘Not to know what happened before you were born is to remain forever a child.’”
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WORLD Is Your Workplace Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts By Nancy Dreyfus For hospitality graduates, the world is their workplace. Hospitality careers include everything from tourism, to hotels, to restaurants and catering, to cruise ships.
The Hospitality Program at County College of Morris (CCM) offers three Associate in Applied Science degrees: Hospitality Management, Restaurant and Culinary Management, and Culinary Arts and Sciences. Classes are kept small so students receive individualized attention. “Hospitality Management is concerned with the hotel industry and event planning,” Cosgrove says. Graduates can typically secure hotel management jobs in the front office, event planning, hotel operations and the food/beverage area. “Restaurant and culinary management is the largest part of the industry,” Cosgrove says. It includes working in restaurants, the food/beverage area of hotels, and catering establishments. Graduates can go on to
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America, Conrad Hilton School of Hospitality at the University of Houston and several local universities.
Adding Culinary Arts to the Mix
“I think what is most interesting about hospitality and culinary arts is that students can incorporate what they learn into any further education they pursue, including such areas as business, marketing, food science and nutrition,” says Meghann Miller, lab assistant coordinator for the hospitality program.
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“Hospitality is the largest employer in the nation behind the government,” says Mark Cosgrove, chair and associate professor of the Department of Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts. That’s because it encompasses anywhere people travel, dine or attend events.
become restaurant managers, kitchen managers, food supervisors, food production managers and catering managers.
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“A lot of students come to us with an idea of what the industry is and find out it’s even more exciting than they thought,” says Susan Stepan, adjunct professor. “The hospitality industry is not a desk job. It’s about interaction with other people.” “Our newest discipline, Culinary Arts and Science, provides basic culinary training and the opportunity to move on to more advanced studies in food science and in food arts,” says Cosgrove. Graduates can pursue careers as kitchen managers, chefs, cooks, food stylists and food designers. Students can enter the industry upon graduation or continue their education. Graduates have gone on to Johnson & Wales University, the Culinary Institute of
Miller observes, “Anything in hospitality is like putting on a show every day.” “And each day is different!” adds Stepan. For more information on the Department of Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts at CCM, visit www.ccm.edu/academics/divdep/BMET/hospitality/.
Faculty Profile Hospitality Professional Welcomes Education Career Najib Iftikhar, Assistant Professor, Hospitality, Business
love for cooking and baking. The CCM culinary program seemed an obvious next step. There are management courses to prepare for National Restaurant Association certification and a lot of hands-on classes. The teachers are professional and supportive, which makes CCM the perfect platform to launch students into the food industry, even with no prior kitchen experience. CCM also allowed me to share my passion for cooking as a teaching aide, hopefully, inspiring others
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Samantha-Lee Pretorius, ’16, AAS, Culinary Arts and Sciences
Johnson & Wales University, Class of 2018, Bachelor of Science, Nutrition
“I always knew I wanted to work in hospitality,” says Iftikhar, a graduate of County College of Morris, who began a 25-year career in the hotel business when he was a senior in high school. He worked in operations and sales for Marriott and Hyatt. “I love talking to people, getting to know them, and bringing one-on-one service to them,” he says. He adds that his wife and children have come to accept that wherever they go, he will be striking up a conversation with someone. “I love listening to people,” he says. “That’s what hospitality is all about – getting to know people and supplying services to them.” When he taught his first class, something magical happened. “The very first class that I taught about three years ago, a student gave me a high five and said, ‘This is the best class I’ve ever had.’ That really hit me in the heart and I thanked him.” From that point on, he was hooked on teaching. “You’re making a difference in someone’s life,” he says. “Nothing is better than that.”
Personalized Service In the hotel industry, every client is different and needs to be approached in an individualized manner. He applies that to his students. “You have to deal with every student differently,” he says. “I see every student as my client. One could be difficult, one could be
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When Najib Iftikhar, assistant professor, hospitality and business, was traveling with his parents in eighth grade, he turned to his father and said he wanted to work in the hotel business.
easy. You have to adjust yourself to every student and be flexible in the classroom.” Outside of school, he sits on the Board of Education in his town, a post he was elected to last year. “Education is a concern; it’s a key part of my life because I have kids and I teach. I also want to be involved in the community.” He adds, “I’ve worked in hospitality for many years. In the short time I’ve been teaching, the amount of satisfaction I get – you can’t put a price on it. I’m glad to be teaching; I truly am.”
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Fall and Winter Entertaining The Question Becomes: Should it be “Brunch” or “Lunner”? By Mark Cosgrove, Chair, Associate Professor, Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts With the fall and winter seasons upon us, it seems we’re either out celebrating the many holidays or arranging for a gathering of friends and family. Modern cuisine offers so many delightful dishes that are perfect to serve for brunch or for “lunner” (a combination of lunch and dinner, usually served at about 2 - 3 p.m.) These dishes are easy to prepare and many can be served at room-temperature or straight from the refrigerator. An entire theme can be created that can then lead to the menu, table setting and service style.
Pick a Date that Works for You The first question is the date. Choose one that gives you time to prepare and clean up so that those tasks will not be onerous and ruin the party for you and your family. Saturdays and Sundays tend to be best. Timing is crucial, hence our choices of brunch or lunner. With the shortening of days and the early arrival of darkness, evening events, while they can be fun, also can be hard due to travel and safety concerns. Daytime works great for a couple of reasons: it is light out and people tend to eat and drink lighter because the day is still young. The beverages can be exotic but do not have to follow the usual lines of cocktail hour and rarely include hard spirits. Mimosas are the brunch classic and only equal a half serving of alcohol per guest due to the orange juice. Sangria is also good but made with a heavier proportion of juices and sodas and the wine is just for flavor.
Keep it Simple The menu you choose should be simple and easy to put together. Items that can be done ahead of time are a big advantage. The choice
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of items is easy. For brunch, it’s typically an egg dish, a meat or protein replacement, a starch or bread, and a fruit or salad offering. For lunner, you would go heavier on the proteins and can expand to a cheese tray, antipasti or even classic “football food” depending on your audience. These basic items can be expanded upon depending on the size of the group and the availability of items. A great idea is using local ingredients and cooking or preparing them without too much change from their natural state. It is easier for you, and the products show off their natural flavors. You should visit the market and get inspired by what is available. Pick out items that look good and will be interesting together with what is in season. Don’t do strawberries just because they look pretty; choose apples and leave the skin on for color. The most important thing about the whole event is to plan ahead so that you are entertaining your guests and not running into the kitchen while they are there. Plan your menu, décor and service ware with this principle in mind and everyone will be happy!
Cooking Program Presents New Culinary Offerings For many years, County College of Morris has offered an array of cooking classes to the public in its fully equipped, professional chef’s training kitchen. Recently, the college upped its game by bringing a higher level of skills training to appeal to the “top chef” in all of us. The classes include instruction, hands-on experience and samplings of the prepared dishes. Courses last three hours and include the cost of food, all for just $49. Here is a list of upcoming classes. • Flavors of the Mediterranean II: Greek Cookery Time: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2 Seasonal Gift Series Holiday Treats In this three-part series, you can prepare all your holiday dessert needs. Take just one course or all three. • Seasonal Gifts I: Cookie Swap Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, December 3 • Seasonal Gifts II: Holiday Bakeshop Time: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Friday, December 9 • Seasonal Gifts III: Baking for Pets Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, December 10
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Go to http://tinyurl.com/haldudb for more information including how to register.
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Onward and Upward: Pursuing a Lifelong Goal Deborah Budney, Scholarship Recipient By Ash Sukumar As a child, Deborah Budney, 61, of Lake Hiawatha, always wanted to be a nurse – she assisted elderly neighbors and volunteered in high school at the nurse’s office. However, being one of five children, her family could not afford college, and her dream of becoming a nurse came to a standstill. After graduating high school, she worked two part-time jobs, plus a summer factory job, so she could attend an affordable art school where she graduated in the top 10 on the dean’s list. Next, she started her own advertising agency, specializing in pharmaceuticals.
pursues her lifelong goal. As a CCM Foundation scholarship recipient, she also is able to focus on her studies without worrying about how to pay for college. “I greatly appreciate this scholarship and the window of opportunity it opens for me,” notes Budney. “With the scholarship award and constant support from my professors at CCM, I’m more motivated than ever to succeed.”
Overcoming Life’s Battles With her growing business, Budney was finally able to save enough to start pursuing her dream of becoming a nurse. After her second semester, however, her son was born with complications, and her kidney failed. She left her job and college on medical leave. Shortly thereafter, her father began battling colon cancer and she had to balance her family responsibilities with being a caregiver for her parents. Her father lost his battle in 2013.
Aspiring to Succeed While pursuing her degree in art at age 30, Budney remembers wondering if she was a good fit for college. “There was a 65-year-old woman in my class and a 90-year-old man who had just graduated, and they became my inspiration,” she says. Three decades later she still holds on to that inspiration, as she now works on her nursing degree at County College of Morris (CCM). Budney’s son graduated from CCM in 2009 with a nursing degree and now works in a hospital in San Antonio while pursuing his BSN. “When you give up your dreams, you die,” he told his mother, quoting from the movie "Flashdance." At CCM, Budney is working hard and earning excellent grades, as she
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Money for College
CCM Foundation Scholarships The County College of Morris Foundation awards more than $200,000 in scholarships each year. Scholarships are available to both full-time and part-time students as general scholarships, based on academic areas of interest or other criteria. Following is a representative list of the scholarships offered through the foundation. For a complete list, go to http://tinyurl.com/n5r4tc4
Accounting, Business
Nursing
› NJAPA Accounting Scholarship
› George and Helen M. Bauer Nursing Scholarship › Gary and Cathy Jo Bencivenga Nursing Scholarship
Athletic
› Geiger Community Nursing Scholarship
› Athletic General Scholarship
› General Nursing Scholarship
› J. Martin Basketball Scholarship
› Hedden Nursing Scholarship
› Women’s Basketball Scholarship
› Zufall Nursing Scholarship
Criminal Justice
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
› Criminal Justice Community Service Scholarship › Morris County Police Chiefs’ Scholarship for Criminal Justice › Morris County Sheriff’s CrimeStoppers Scholarship › Kenneth Tomb Criminal Justice Scholarship
› NDIA Dean Gallo Memorial Scholarship › Glenbrook Technologies Scholarship › Gene Haas Scholarship for Mechanical Engineering Technology › Longo Engineering Scholarship
› George Turnbull Memorial Scholarship
› Novartis Women in Science Scholarship › G. Raymond & Elizabeth A. Polen Scholarship
Landscape and Horticulture Technology › Arthur Fritz Scholarship
Veterans
› Clarice Lindner Horticultural Scholarship
› CCM United Adjunct Faculty Veterans' Scholarship
› Mary Lindner Horticultural Scholarship
› Robert Goebel Veterans' Scholarship › Veterans' Textbook Scholarship
Performing Arts › Don and Carol Fitzpatrick Scholarship for Performing Arts › Lillian Hammer Music Scholarship
Others › Hispanic-American Institute Scholarship
› Sherri Marie McDonald Memorial Scholarship
› Roslyn Nadel Scholarship for Disabled Students
› Music Educators’ Association Scholarship
› Novartis Minority Student Scholarship › Oliver Sheffield Minority Scholarship › Abigail Walker Pine Scholarship for Disabled Students
Make a Gift The County College of Morris Foundation operates an extensive scholarship program to help students realize their dreams of a high-quality education. The foundation accepts gifts of:
• Cash or Check
• Securities
• Life Insurance
• Real Property
• Estate Gifts
• Planned Gifts including Charitable Gift Annuities and Charitable Trusts
Gifts can be made online at http://www.ccm.edu/donate/. For more information, contact foundation@ccm.edu or 973-328-5060, or visit www.ccm.edu/foundation. Connections | Winter/Spring 2016-17 | 15 |
Alumna Profile
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CCM Engineering Alumna Creates Blueprint for Success
Kristine Westenberger, ’88, Associate in Applied Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology By Nancy Dreyfus When Kristine Westenberger, of Boonton Township, was growing up, she was fascinated by the blueprints that covered her father’s desk. “He was an HVAC plumber and general contractor who sometimes worked at night,” she recalls. The blueprints intrigued her and were her earliest introduction to the world of mechanical engineering. She took a drafting course in high school as an elective and from there decided to earn an Associate in Applied Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology at County College of Morris (CCM).
pedics. She began there as a development engineer in 1990 and rose to a management position. A typical work day might include remotely co-leading a team of engineers in India, troubleshooting the drawing change control process she oversees and coaching less experienced engineers. “When I started at Stryker, there were very few women engineers; now 50 percent of engineers there are women,” she says. A pioneer in the traditionally maledominated science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) area, Westenberger enjoys mentoring younger women who have followed her into the field.
"I have told students and parents alike, look at CCM because it’s an exceptional school."
When she attended engineering classes at CCM in the late 1980s, she was the only woman in her classes, but that didn’t bother her. “I had four brothers and I grew up a tom boy and an athlete, so I was very comfortable being around the guys.” After graduating from CCM, she attended the University of North Carolina (UNC) where she earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
Women in STEM Today, she works as a supervising principal engineer at Stryker Orthopaedics in Mahwah, a global leader in reconstructive ortho-
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“I often share my experience with young people, hoping to inspire them to enter engineering,” she says. Toward that end, she has sat on the CCM Engineering Technology Advisory Committee since 2008, helping to ensure that the STEM curriculum remains competitive and relevant. “I have told students and parents alike, look at CCM because it’s an exceptional school. It was a great experience for me. I definitely feel like I was well equipped when I went down to UNC.”
LEARN Something New
Along with offering more than 50 academic programs, County College of Morris (CCM) is constantly updating its course offerings to meet the demands of the labor market and the needs and interests of students. Here are some of the new courses being offered this academic year.
Policing and Stress A new, interdisciplinary course at CCM, Introduction to Policing not only teaches students about police organizations and operations, but also about nutrition and how to deal with stress. Included, as well, are physical fitness activities to prepare students for the police academy’s physical training program.
Web Design and Programming
A Chemistry Lab in Your Kitchen Launched this academic year, the online Introductory Chemistry Lab allows students to conduct experiments in their own homes at a time convenient to them. Students buy a lab kit and collect and report data, as they also become familiar with laboratory techniques and equipment. The lab is designed to supplement the principles studied in the Introductory Chemistry Lecture class.
The Brain and Behavior
In Advanced Web Programming, students learn how to create “full-stack” applications and gain training in LAMPP – Linux, Apache Server, MySQL and PHP. Also, in the interest of serving working professionals, the college is offering introductory and intermediate web design classes in condensed formats so students can complete both courses in a shorter time frame.
In Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience, students learn about the inner workings of the brain and gain insight into several fascinating topics. Covered in the course are how to improve your memory, the problems with eyewitness testimony, the advantages of bilingualism and the biological influences on temperament and personality disorder.
How to Find Courses Want to know what other courses are being offered? Here are the directions to find out what classes are taking place on what days and times: 1. Visit www.ccm.edu.
5. Insert a date range as noted in the instructions.
2. Go to WebAdvisor.
6. Click on the drop-down box for “Subject.”
3. Click on “Prospective Students.”
7. Click “Submit.”
4. C lick on “Search for Sections.”
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Areas of Study Administrative Support Certificate of Achievement
Business Professional (Career Program)
Early Childhood Development Certificate
Chemical Technology
Early Childhood Education
Advanced Electronics Certificate of Achievement
Chemical Technology Environmental Science Option
Electronics Engineering Technology
Advanced Mechanical Analysis Certificate of Achievement
Chemistry - Education Track
Electronics Engineering Technology Biomedical Equipment Option
Chemistry - Science and Math
English - Education Track
CIS - Administrative Support Option
Engineering Science
CIS - Game Development Option
Engineering Technology Certificate of Achievement
Agribusiness Assembly and Testing Certificate of Achievement Basic Electronics Certificate of Achievement
CIS - Management Information Systems Option CIS - Technical Support Option
ESL - English for Speakers of Other Languages
Biology - Education Track
Communication
Exercise Science
Biology - Environmental Track
Computer Aided Drafting Certificate
Biology - Health Related Track
Computer Science
Exercise Science - Physical Education, Education Track
Biology - Nutrition Track
Criminal Justice
Biology - Preprofessional Scientific Track
Culinary Arts and Science
Biology - Science and Math Track
Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement
Biology - Traditional Track
Dance
Biotechnology
Design
Grounds Maintenance Certificate of Achievement
Broadcasting Arts and Technology, Media Studies
Digital Media Technology
History - Education Track
Digital Technology Certificate of Achievement
Honors Study
Basic Telecommunications Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement
Business Administration (Transfer Program)
Finance Certificate of Achievement Fire Science Technology Garden Center Certificate of Achievement Graphic Design
Hospitality Management
How to Fit College into Your Schedule Wondering how you can fit college into your schedule? While the majority of classes at County College of Morris are taught as traditional in-classroom courses within a 16-week semester, many others are offered in alternative formats as listed below. •A ccelerated Courses – reduce the amount of time it takes to complete a semester. •F ast Track Courses – are condensed from 16 weeks to eight weeks or fewer. Courses are taught in a hybrid format. •H ybrid Courses – take place both in class and online, reducing the amount of time you need to be on campus. •M ini Terms – consist of condensed classes that start at different times during the semester and run for 14, 10, eight, five or two weeks. •O nline Courses – are offered entirely online. Some, however, do require an on-campus student orientation, test or assessment.
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Hospitality Management - Restaurant and Culinary Management Option
Mechanical CAD Certificate of Achievement Mechanical Engineering Technology
Routing (CISCO CCNA) Certificate of Achievement
Human Services - Liberal Arts and Science
Media Technology Certificate of Achievement
Small Business Management Certificate of Achievement
Music - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Sociology - Education Track
Music Technology - Electronic Music Option
System and Application Software Certificate of Achievement
Humanities/Social Science Liberal Arts and Science Information Security Certificate of Achievement
Music Technology - Music Recording Option
Information Technology
Musical Theatre - Liberal Arts and Sciences
International Studies Liberal Arts and Sciences
Nursing
Spanish - Education Track Study Abroad
Journalism, Media Studies
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Systems Networking Certificate of Achievement
Landscape Management and Design
Personal Trainer Certificate of Achievement
Teacher Education
Landscape Design Certificate of Achievement
Photography Technology
Technical Studies
Psychology - Education Track
Telecommunications Systems Technology
Landscape Contractor Certificate of Achievement
Public Administration Public Health
Telecommunications Systems Technology Networking Option
Radiography
Turf and Turfgrass Management
Respiratory Therapy
Visual Arts
Restaurant Management and Event Planning Certificate of Achievement
Visual Arts - Education Track
Languages Mathematics - Science and Math Track Mathematics - Math Education Track
Web Development Certificate of Achievement
To find out more about any of these areas of studies, go to http://catalog.ccm.edu/.
Non-Credit Certificate and Certification Programs Along with a wide range of credit programs, County College of Morris offers an extensive selection of non-credit certificate and certification programs to prepare for career entry, transition to a new field or gain professional expertise in an existing one. Below is a sampling of some of the current offerings. For a complete list of programs and courses, visit http://tinyurl.com/haldudb/. Adobe Design Suite Agile Project Management With Scrum Alternate Route Teaching Certification Annual Fund Professional Certificate
Human Resources Professional – Generalist Intravenous Therapy Certification for RNs Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Certification
Uniform Construction Code Inspector Web Designer Web Development Specialist Certificate
Microsoft Office Specialist
CPR for Healthcare Providers
Microsoft Project Certification
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification
MRI Technologist
Certified Home Health Aide Certified Counseling Supervisor
PMI Project Management Professional Certification (CAPM or PMP)
Cisco Networking/CCNA
QuickBooks Advanced Certificate
Certified Nurse’s Aide
Supply Chain Management
New Jersey BON RN Refresher
Cisco CCENT CompTIA A+ Certification CT Technologist Grant Writing Connections
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Academic Calendar
Trustees & Administration Board of Chosen Freeholders Kathy DeFillippo, Freeholder Director
Winterim 2016-17
Hank Lyon, Deputy Director Douglas R. Cabana
December 19 Winterim 4-week begins December 25 – January 2 Winter Break – College closed January 2 Last day to add classes – Winterim 2-week
John Cesaro Thomas J. Mastrangelo Christine Myers Deborah Smith as of January 2016
Board of Trustees
January 3 Winterim 2-week begins
Dr. Joseph L. Ricca, Jr., Chair *
January 14 Semester ends
Laurie Bogaard, Esq., Treasurer
Paul R. Licitra, Vice Chair Michael A. Van Allen, Secretary Jeffrey M. Advokat, Esq.
Spring 2017 January 16 Last day to add classes – full semester classes January 17 Classes begin – full semester classes January 30 Last day to drop classes without academic grade – full semester classes
Francis P. Giarratano Dr. Barbara L. Hadzima * Roger A. Jinks Thomas A. Pepe Lance Tkacs Dr. Joseph S. Weisberg * Liam Kealy, Alumni Trustee Sandra Geiger, Trustee Emerita W. Thomas Margetts, Trustee Emeritus
March 13-18 Spring Recess
William T. McNerney, Trustee Emeritus as of November 2015
March 20 Classes resume April 13 Last day to drop classes with a “W” – full semester classes April 13 Last day to withdraw from college – full semester classes April 14 Good Friday – College closed May 8 All classes end at 10:45 p.m. May 9-12 Final Exams (day classes) May 9-15 Final Exams (evening classes)
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. Anthony J. Iacono, 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 September 2016
County College of Morris Foundation Joseph T. Vitale, President
May 15 Semester ends
Katie A. Olsen, Director of Development
May 26 Commencement
Board of Directors William McElroy ’83, Chair Eileen Paragano ’91, Vice Chair Robert Zajac, Treasurer John P. Beyel, Esq., Secretary Thomas A. Pepe, Assistant Secretary Joseph Bilotti, ‘88, Faculty Representative Jack Farris, Esq. Carol Fitzpatrick ’86 Sandra Geiger Thomas Hayes Allan J. Iskra, Esq. Edward Nelson ’72 Keith Riddiford Everton Scott Eric Seguin
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Winter/Spring 2016-17 Connections is produced by the Department of Communications and College Relations. CandCR@ccm.edu Executive Editor: Joseph Vitale, Executive Director of College Advancement and Planning Managing Editor: Kathleen Brunet Eagan, Director of Communications and College Relations Magazine Design: Gina Garcia Contributors: Mark Cosgrove, Nancy Dreyfus, Ash Sukumar Photographers: Farlekas Photography, John Hester, Shelley Kusnetz Photography
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November 17 - 19 7:30 p.m. Student Community Center Dragonetti Auditorium
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Check www.ccm.edu/newsEvents for additional events, auditions, ticket purchases and information.