Rutgers Division of Continuing Studies Brochure

Supporting the Academic Mission of the University

Rutgers Division of Continuing Studies

Division of Contining Studies

Welcome

Dear Colleagues, ince 1996, the Division of Continuing Studies (DoCS) has supported Rutgers University’s core academic missions of research, teaching and service. What began as an initiative to coordinate all of the continuing and distance education at Rutgers has grown into a thriving and diverse division of 20 units and 140 employees providing lifelong learning education that spans preschool programs to continuing professional studies to retirement enrichment.

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We are proud of the many ways DoCS has become interwoven into the larger fabric of Rutgers, providing visible and behind-the-scenes support for students, faculty and staff. DoCS provides for the generation of significant revenue for the University, the vast majority of which is reinvested in the core academic programs situated in schools across the University. This reinvestment leads to the development of higher quality research, teaching and service as well as greater student support.

In addition, our ability to reach all students—be it on campus, off campus or online—has opened the world of Rutgers up to a new, nontraditional population of learners. We are there for the student returning to school, the government official in need of a certification, the businessperson embarking on a new career, and the senior citizen seeking to expand his or her education. We salute and support all lifelong learners, and we continue to champion the academic mission of Rutgers, The State University.

DR. RICHARD NOVAK VICE

PRESIDENT,

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Special thanks to faculty and staff members Albert Ayeni, Irfan Bora, Kathi Cupano, Anna Harewood, James Luxhoj, Kevin Lyons, Terry Matilsky, Matt Matsuda, Sharon Stoerger, the Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center for the photo shoot.

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oCS touches every part of Rutgers and beyond with distinctive programs and services:

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We support more than 150 RU departments, including 35 continuing education units, that offer hundreds of credit and noncredit courses.

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We operate in 20 locations serving thousands of students in programs on campus, off campus and online.

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We support faculty through creative instructional design tools and research-driven instructional support and an innovative Makerspace location where faculty can brainstorm and build. n

We manage the only on-campus hotel and conference center, the historic University Inn. n

We oversee the award-winning fully digital broadcast television studio, iTV.

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We supervise the University’s Higher Education Centers at five partner community colleges throughout New Jersey through The Center for Off Campus Initiatives. n

We direct all New Brunswick Summer and Winter Session programs, including RU@the Shore, AP Summer Institute, Summer Scholars and Pre College Summer Academies. n We provide training and certification for a wide range of New Jersey county and local officials through The Center for Government Services (CGS), and have done so for 60 years. n

We offer a Mini-MPA™ Certificate and an Executive Master in Public Administration through the Center for Executive Leadership in Government (CELG) in conjunction with Rutgers—Camden. n

We collaborate with Rutgers faculty through the Center for Mathematics, Science, and Computer Education (CMSCE) to improve science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in NJ. n

We promote faculty development, teaching advancement and assessment programs through the Center for Teaching Advancement and Assessment Research (CTAAR).

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We facilitate faculty professional development, including a certificate in online teaching.

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We operate an executive training facility; Rutgers Continuing Education Center at Atrium. n We provide a two-year-long bridge program for international students; a certificate program and annual conference in gifted education for K-12 educators and administrators; and custom professional development and consulting in gifted education for school districts.

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Who We Are Office of Summer and Winter Sessions

Professional Science Masters (PSM)

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Center for Online and Hybrid Learning and Instructional Technologies (COHLIT)

Center for Off Campus Initiatives

Office of Visiting Students

Center for Teaching Advancement and Assessment Research (CTARR)

Rutgers Makerspace

Summer Program at Rutgers for Kids (SPARK)

Educational Center for Mathematics, Science, and Computer Education (CMSCE)

Event Planning

Center for Government Services (CGS)

Center for Executive Leadership and Government (CELG) Rutgers Center for Innovative Education (RIE)

Non Credit

Game Research and Immersive Design (GRID) Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI-RU)

Office of Instructional Design (OID) Center for Continuing Professional Development (CCPD)

Continuing Education Coordinating Council

Services Rutgers iTV Studio

Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center

Rutgers Continuing Education Center at Atrium

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DoCS Units Supporting Rutgers Faculty

enter for Mathematics, Science, and Computer Education (CMSCE), 848-445-4850 CMSCE fosters collaboration among educators and business leaders, practitioners and researchers to enhance the learning and teaching of mathematics and science, and to demonstrate how technology can contribute to these goals. Through teacher professional development, outreach, and related research, the CMSCE contributes to the improvement of mathematics, science, and computer education programs in New Jersey schools and schools nationwide.

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Center for Off Campus Initiatives (CMSCE), 732-932-7323 The Rutgers University Off Campus undergraduate degree completion program provides students, who have earned an Associate Degree from an accredited community college, the opportunity to pursue a Rutgers University bachelor degree. Students can transfer with junior status to complete their Rutgers University degree at one of the five Rutgers Higher Education Centers located throughout the state.

Center for Online and Hybrid Learning Instructional Technologies (COHLIT), 848-260-2941 COHLIT supports Rutgers academic units University-wide in creating and delivering hybrid and fully online courses, and is heavily involved in both for-credit as well as non-credit online and hybrid education at the university. Moreover, COHLIT serves as the university’s principal administrator for Coursera, coordinating production of all Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) offered on that platform.

Areas of Service Include: n Help Desk n Canvas n Office of Instructional Design (OID) n Faculty Training n Instructional Technology n Game Research and Immersive Design (GRID) n IT Services n State Authorization Services n

Canvas, 877-361-1134 (24/7/365) Canvas is a comprehensive, on-demand, online learning management system available for the delivery of fully online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses. It is managed by COHLIT.

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Office of Instructional Design (OID) COHLIT’S Office of Instructional Design works with Rutgers faculty to support the use of educational technology for face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses.

Center for Teaching Advancement and Assessment Research (CTAAR), 848-932-7466 CTAAR supports teaching and learning through a variety of areas: pedagogy and faculty development, assessment programs, instructional technologies, classroom technologies, and faculty and staff information technologies.

Continuing Education Coordinating Council, 732-932-6998 x651 DoCS founded and leads the CECC to provide leadership, support and coordination services to the more than 40 continuing education (CE) units at Rutgers that present more than 4,000 programs annually serving more than 50,000 participants.

Event Planning and Online Registration, 732-932-6998 x651 For conferences and meetings of any size, Rutgers faculty and staff have open access to a full suite of event planning and coordination services, including the university’s credit-card-enabled registration site.

Services range from site selection and budgeting to onsite staffing, video recording and program evaluation.

Game Research and Immersive Design (GRID), 848-260-2941 GRID projects at Rutgers are faculty- and student-driven. GRID helps Rutgers instructors and students apply cutting-edge educational technology to expand outcomes in their classroom and online courses. Using Virtual Worlds, students from around the globe can participate in synchronous online activities, teaching them to craft virtual identities in the process. Using the Makerspace laboratory, students and faculty have access to 3D printers, a laser cutter, a machine shop and an electronics room, all to create new products and technologies.

Office of Summer and Winter Sessions, 848-932-7565 Our office’s mission is to help students progress toward graduation by coordinating excellent summer and winter programs and to support the goals of the university by providing innovative programs, course content, and delivery models.

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One of the largest in the country, Summer Session offers more than 2,400 courses in a wide range of fields, various formats, and multiple locations including the Jersey shore. n The intensive, fast-paced Winter Session offers more than 100 in-person, on-line, and hybrid courses. n The Summer Scholars Program and Pre-College Summer Academies provide opportunities for young students to prepare for college. n The Gifted Education Certificate Program and Advanced Placement Summer Institute prepare teachers and school administrators with the competencies and knowledge for meeting the needs of gifted and AP students. n Bridge programs such as the Top Universities Preparatory Program and RU-Path provide support for international students transitioning to higher education at Rutgers.

Professional Science Masters, 848-445-5117 PSM is part of a national movement of Professional Science Master’s programs that brings together master’s level study in science or engineering with “plus” courses in business and policy. Rutgers is the only university in New Jersey that offers a statewide Master of Business and Science degree. This degree involves partnerships at all three Rutgers campuses.

Rutgers iTV Studio, 848-445-5007 The award-winning professional team at the Rutgers iTV Studio provides television, multimedia, and audio production services. iTV serves the university’s faculty, students, and staff as well as other institutions, educators, and global broadcast outlets. Whether your goal is to instruct, educate, or promote, iTV offers end-to-end media production support. Our newly created “Project Studio” is a self-service workstation for simple video, audio and multimedia.

Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center, 732-932-9144 For 50 years the Inn has hosted conferences, events and overnight travelers to the university. The Inn is located in the historic Carpender House at 178 Ryders Lane on the estate’s beautifully landscaped grounds. The Inn offers guest rooms with beautiful garden views and conference spaces that fit all needs and budgets.

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Division of Continuing Studies

85 Somerset Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-932-7323 lifelonglearning.rutgers.edu

Promoting Lifelong Learning

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Richard J. Novak, Ed.D. Vice President rnovak@docs.rutgers.edu (848)932-0613 Erica Brenes Administrative Coordinator erilee@docs.rutgers.edu 848-932-3491

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Elizabeth Beasley Director, New Brunswick Summer and Winter Session beasleyliz@docs.rutgers.edu 848-932-4748 Stephen Carter Director, Innovation Education scarter@rutgers.edu 732-445-4700

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Gary Gigliotti Associate VP, Academic Affairs — Teaching and Assessment Research, Executive Committee CTAAR n Antonius Bittmann, Ph.D. gag@docs.rutgers.edu Associate VP, Online Programs, COHLIT 848-932-7466 ABittmann@docs.rutgers.edu n Warren D. Nevins 848-932-9540 Director, Information Technology n Barbara Fiorella Information Technology at Associate VP, Degree Completion Continuing Studies (ITaCS) Program/Off Campus Programs wnevins@docs.rutgers.edu fiorella@docs.rutgers.edu 848-932-9610 848-932-8169 n Deana Pagnozzi n Shino John Director, University Inn and Associate VP, Strategic Growth Conference Center shino.john@rutgers.edu dpagnozzi@docs.rutgers.edu 732-932-6998 ext. 606 732-932-9144 ext. 2350 n

Jim Morris n Beth Salamon Associate VP, Continuing Education Director of Communications & jmorris@docs.rutgers.edu Marketing 732-932-6998 ext. 651 bsalamon@docs.rutgers.edu 732-932-6998 ext. 611 n Robert Nolan Assistant VP, Administration and n David Shernoff, Ph.D. Operation/HR Director, Center for Mathematics, rnolan@docs.rutgers.edu Science, and Computer Education 732-932-6998 ext. 610 david.shernoff@docs.rutgers.edu 848-445-3538 n Deborah Sousa Chief Financial Officer, Business Office n Deborah Silver, Ph.D. dsousa@docs.rutgers.edu Executive Director, Professional 732-932-6998 ext. 627 Science Master's Program Professional Science Masters silver@docs.rutgers.edu 732-445-5117

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Richard Anderson Director, Virtual Worlds, COHLIT rianders@docs.rutgers.edu 732-586-3265

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Alan Zalkind Director, Center For Government Services zalkind@docs.rutgers.edu 732-932-3640 ext. 640