our bergen community: annual report 2013-14

Our BergenCommunityANNUAL REPORT 2013-2014

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Operating BudgetREVENUESTuitionStudent FeesStateCountyOther New Jersey CountiesEnterpriseOther Sources

Fund Balance AppropriationStudent Aid and Other GrantsTotal Current Funds Revenues

EXPENDITURES & TRANSFERSInstructionAcademic SupportStudent ServicesInstitutional SupportOperation & MaintenanceScholarships & FellowshipsPrincipal & InterestExpendituresStudent Aid and Other GrantsTotal Current Funds Expenditures & Transfers

The content in this annual report covers July 1, 2013 to June 1, 2014.

This report features stories about life in our Bergen Community College community – our faculty, staff, students, supportersand visitors. Since the College remains nothing without the members of its community, they played a central role indeciding this report’s design: in a design competition between the three Office of Public Relations graphic designers,respondents on social media, email and Bergen.edu weighed in on their favorite by casting votes. In the end,Wilson Aguilar’s cover won the competition and the rights for him to design this report. This report remains Wilson’s vision– and yours. Congratulations, Wilson – a member of our Bergen community for 33 years.

We love hearing from our Bergen community. Email feedback to [email protected].

Board of TrusteesE. Carter Corriston, ChairmanCid D. Wilson, Vice ChairmanJames R. Napolitano, SecretaryDorothy L. Blakeslee, TreasurerPhilip J. Ciarco IIIJames DemetrakisDr. Jo-Anne MeccaAnthony MillerMichael J. NegliaIrene OujoVictoria Tahhan, Alumni Trustee

Bergen Community College Senior OfficersExecutive TeamDr. B. Kaye Walter, PresidentDr. William P. Mullaney, Vice President of Academic AffairsDr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, Vice President of Student AffairsDr. Yun K. Kim, Vice President of Institutional EffectivenessWilliam Corcoran, Vice President of Facilities, Planning, Operations and

Public SafetyDr. Ursula Parrish Daniels, Executive Assistant to the PresidentJames R. Miller, Executive Director of Human ResourcesLaurie Francis, Executive Director of the Bergen Community College

FoundationSharyne Miller, Executive Director Information TechnologyVictor Anaya, Executive Director of Finance

Bergen Community College Foundation Board of DirectorsRobert Hekemian, Jr., Chairman Daniel Foley, Vice Chairman, Special Events Gordon Hamm, Vice Chairman, Membership Seta Nazarian, Co-Vice Chair, Major Gifts and Annual FundsJoseph Basralian, Co-Vice Chair, Major Gifts and Annual Funds B. Kaye Walter, President Robert D. Boyle, Treasurer V. Peter Traphagen, Sr., Assistant Treasurer Anthony Persico, Investment Officer James Napolitano, Business Officer Ira Kaltman, Secretary Kevin O’Connor, Assistant Secretary Robert Dill, Immediate Past Chairman Laurie W. Francis, Executive Director Philip J. Ciarco IIIFred DaibesDavid DevejianChristopher DeLorenzo

Stephen DuessRay FarringtonJoan FoleyRichard GarciaRobert GarrettGary GlanzbergWalter HechtFrances HoffmanJohn J. JohnsonBarbara KomorLeo LeyvaPaul A. MeyerCarol MieleStephen NovakMatthew O'ConnorAshok R. PatelDorothy P. RomaineHolly SchepisiJohn A. TrobianoDonnett Barnett VerleyDavid York

Bergen Community College Alumni Network Board of DirectorsStephen Duess, Co-Chair, ‘73Richard Garcia, Co-Chair, ‘82Barbara Aubry, '82Ruth A. Bedevian, '85Walter Beese, ’87 and ‘90John Driscoll Jr., '95Jane A. Grinch, Esq., ‘75Goli Kocharian, ‘02Elaine Korinko, '79Tracy Miceli, ‘77Claudia J. O’Rourke, ‘99Gerard Quinn, '79

Bergen County ExecutiveKathleen A. Donovan

Bergen County Board of Chosen FreeholdersDavid L. Ganz, ChairmanJoan M. Voss, Vice ChairwomanJohn A. Felice, Chairman Pro TemporeMaura R. DeNicolaSteve TanelliJames J. Tedesco, IIITracy Silna Zur


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What’s in a name? For us, everything.When the state legislature signed the CountyCollege Act of 1962, it set into motion the modelfor the 19 two-year schools that enroll 61 percentof all undergraduate college students in NewJersey today. By establishing high-quality,affordable and accessible local institutions ofhigher education, the legislature put the path tolifelong learning within reach of whomeversought it.

For Bergen, and our sister institutions, weremain inspired by that vision and continue toembrace that responsibility.

We are a community resource providing thefoundation for a career – or a four-year degree;a partner with local employers deliveringsolutions to enhance our region’s economy; anda center of excellence creating cultural andcivic initiatives that bring thousands of non-students to our locations each year.

Inside this annual report, you’ll meet theresidents of our Bergen community – the students, faculty, staff and local residents who madeheadlines in 2013-14. You’ll learn about their accomplishments and discover who – and what –makes this a community like no other.

From the Meadowlands, to the Palisades; to the county seat and the Ramapo River, this is the reportabout the power of community. Your Bergen community.

Our Bergen Community College.

Sincerely,

Dr. B. Kaye WalterPresident

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CommunityBBQs and banquets, games and gathecommunity share the chapters of their

Some came for the first time, others

returned for the first time in a long time –

either way, plenty of apples were polished

for the first day of school.

Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. William M

congratulated faculty like Dan Chadwick at the

recognition awards honoring employees that ha

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In April, faculty, staff and students broke into groups to participate in day-long developmentand leadership activities. Speakers such as author Clifton Taulbert delivered the keynoteaddresses.

Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. NaydeenGonzález-De Jesús made sure to order“extra cheese” as she embarked on alistening tour with students at all threelocations during the “Pizza with the V.P.”program.

As the guiding principle leading the College’soperations, rollout of the 2013-18 strategicplan began in earnest. Goals includeincreasing course completion, retention,transfer and graduation rates andstrengthening the College’s bond with itscommunity.

Middle States matters! The College began themulti-year process to obtain re-accreditation

from the Middle States Commission onHigher Education, which it completes once

every decade. Middle States-appointed teamswill visit in 2016 to evaluate the College’s

compliance with the group’s 14 Standards ofExcellence – measures of institutional quality

and effectiveness.

William Corcoranjoined the College’sexecutive team thisyear as the vicepresident offacilities, planning,operations andpublic safety after serving as Bergen’s director of public safety since 2008.

Moving from one electedposition to another, the former president of the Student Government Association Margarita Valdez won an election by students to serve as the alumni trustee.


CommunityIt takes vision, passion and a commitment to working toward a sharedgoal in order to direct the efforts of the state’s largest community college.

Victor Anaya joined the

executive team as

the executive

director of finance.

Previously, he worked

for organizations

such as Sears, ABC,

Pan Am, Hertz, the

Superior Court of New

Jersey, Sanford-Brown

Institute and the City

University of New York.

Meet Nestor Melendez

If you’ve ever walked through the student center at the

main campus, you’ve probably seen Nestor Melendez.

He’s the smiling, energetic guy interacting with anyone

and everyone, organizing events and serving as the

bridge between the College and its students.

“My job has the dual role of being the guy who brings

the fun and the guy who holds a standard in judicial

affairs – navigating that can be tricky. I’m in a

position to help change lives for the better. I get to

use every bit of my 15 years of experience as a higher

education professional to help troubleshoot student

issues and hopefully put them on a path for success. For

me, leadership is being humble enough to admit you

don’t know everything – and that you can be taught at any

time. That’s why I teach. Leadership is service. Leadership

is fellowship. Leadership is being inspirational and

motivational. Leadership is helping people shine their

own light in the darkness.”

Sharyne Miller, the

former director of

information services

and network

infrastructure at

Orange County

Community College,

left the New York

institution to become

the executive director

of information

technology at Bergen

and a member of the

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Workshops were the word of the day during September’s “Day of Service and Community,” which

enabled faculty and staff to participate in sessions with a variety of speakers – including Vice

President of Institutional Effectiveness Dr. Yun Kim.Residents of our Bergen Community

President Dr. B. Kaye Walter inked a

contract extension with the College and

Board of Trustees Chair E. Carter Corriston,

securing her position as Bergen’s top

administrator until 2018.

In November, the Commerce and Industry

Association of New Jersey recognized

President Dr. B. Kaye Walter

as a “Woman of Influence.”

Our Bergen The “Farm 2 Fork” market gave localresidents an opportunity to take a trip tothe country … in the College’s maincampus parking lot.


gen CommAlongside our homegrown talent, starssmall – frequently find their way throug

Bergen Stages showcases the talent of

Bergen students, faculty and staff in

shows like “Blithe Spirit.”

Former state Sen.

Barbara Buono (D-18),

who ran for governor

last year, appeared at a

voter registration event

to inspire participation

among college

students.

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Bergen built a bridge between its main campus and Meadowlands locations with thelaunch of a free shuttle service in the fall. A three-year, $634,836 “CongestionMitigation and Air Quality Grant” secured by College and county officials laid thegroundwork for the initiative.

Building a better Bergen doesn’t always mean brick and mortar. To that end, the Collegeenhanced its digital presence with the launch of the redesigned Bergen.edu in January.

Building Our Bergen An August groundbreaking featuring College and county leaders like Dean of HealthProfessions Dr. Susan Barnard and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Bill Mullaneypaved the way for construction to begin on the $26 million Health Professions IntegratedTeaching Center at the main campus. The building, financed in large part by the $750 millionBuilding Our Future Bond Act approved by voters, will house the College’s health professionsprograms such as nursing and dental hygiene.


Now boasting a conference center, library and classroom laboratories, Bergen Community

College at the Meadowlands reached the end of its renovations. Comprehensive improvements

began when the College purchased the building at 1280 Wall Street West in 2010.

Joined by partners from the Center for Food Action, officials including the Executive Assistant to

the President Dr. Ursula Parrish Daniels and Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Naydeen

González-De Jesús cut the ribbon on the X-Change: Food Pantry to combat hunger. President

Dr. B. Kaye Walter supported the effort by donating a new refrigerator to enable a supply of fruit,

vegetables and other perishables.

CommunityThe origins of our Bergen community date back to the early 1960s with thedreams of a small number of individuals. Needless to say, we’ve grown.

President Dr. B. Kaye Walter and Bergen County Executive Kathleen Donovan saluted the

College’s service-men and -women at the November opening of the Veterans and Military

Affairs Center, which coincided with Veterans Day.


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Taking a break from laying the smackdown, WWE wrestler, Harvard graduateand attorney David Otunga visited todiscuss stereotypes.

John Densmore, the drummer whosupplied the snare for the rock ‘n’ rollicons the Doors, visited to discuss hislatest book “The Doors: Unhinged,” andplayed a three-song set with Bergenfaculty.


en CommunDo you hear it? That’s the chatter abouttelevision, radio and anywhere else ne

The Machinery of Job CreationDecember 13, 2013

Bergen Student Named NAACP East Region ChairBy Christine Valdez, NJTVNEWS March 4, 2014

For Ivan Wei, joining the NationalAssociation for the Advancement ofColored People allowed him to start acommunity of his own at BergenCommunity College. Upon a recom-mendation from a member of anNAACP chapter, Wei decided to seewhat the organization had to offer. Hefound that the group aims to fight forequal rights and protect the needs ofindividuals.

It was then that Wei had the idea tostart an NAACP chapter at BergenCommunity College.

“So I took it upon myself as a youngLatino Jewish male to open a chapter,”said Wei. “I want people to know moreabout what’s going on in society.”

When Wei got the idea to start anNAACP chapter, he wanted to build a

small community within the school’scampus that he had not seen whenhe started attending. By forming thechapter, Wei said that it allowed himto form a tight-knit community andmake an impact within the campusand throughout the state.

After the NAACP chapter began togrow, Wei became the chapter’s pres-ident. The Bergen chapter was able tohost various events such as voter reg-istration drives, a voter educationpanel which included guest Sen. Bar-bara Buono. The chapter also hosteda workshop to help young minorities,as well as the Break the Bread eventin Newark to feed and eat with thehomeless.

Wei has been the president of theBergen chapter over the last two years

• Soccer player Sara Ramirez earnedrecognition as one of the top 10 players in theregion and first-team all-conference honors.

• Phi Theta Kappa recognized Laura Delucawith the 2014 Distinguished Chapter MemberAward. She, and Angie Goldszmidt, made theNew Jersey All-State Academic Team.

• Joy Burns won the “Securing Our Future”essay contest – and a $2,500 scholarship.

• Former student John McLaughlin won a

$50,000 prize to help support his small business on CNBC Prime’s “Crowd Rules.”

• In partnership with Phi Theta Kappa, theNew Jersey Council of County Colleges andthe New Jersey Education Association,students, faculty and staff signed“Community College Completion Pledge”cards to reinforce the roles each groupplays in ensuring student success – both asa personal and institutional commitment.

Succeeding in Our Be


Mike Amaro took hisopponents to the mats en route to earning All-America honors at the 2014 NJCAA Wrestling NationalChampionship.

Recent high school graduates participatingin the first-ever “summer intensive” setthemselves up for success by beginningtheir relationship with Bergen before theirfirst class ever took place.

Faculty members David Cohen and Robert Walljasperjoined celebrity chefs Maneet Chauhan and Peter

Kelly to recognize students Julissa Aragon andCristina Garro, who participated in a cooking

competition at the “Giants ofGenerosity” charity event.

The largest class in Bergen history – 2,862 slights – so to speak, it was inside (there’s alwat the Izod Center. Saluted by leaders like VicMullaney and Vice President of Student Affaclass of 2014 featured 66 students with 4.0 G

With bio-diesel generators, solar panelsand electric vehicles, Bergen’s STEMstudents continue to work on the cuttingedge – they even produced a wind turbinethat can produce 225 watts of electricity at20 mile per hour winds.

Also seen in our Bergen community…

Maria Ortiz Naretto served as editorin chief of the College’s “ScholarlyJournal” featuring exceptionalstudent writing.


ergen CommunityHonored, awarded, recognized and praised, student achievements comein many forms through a variety of organizations and groups.

Meet Maria De Abreu PinedaWhat would it take to become the most accomplishedstudent in Bergen history? A 4.0 GPA? Check. Accoladesfrom national organizations? Check. A richsense of cultural diversity? Check. Plans totransfer to a top university? Check. Byany measure, when you discuss2014 valedictorian Maria DeAbreu Pineda, she remainsthe embodiment of studentsuccess.

“More than words, I want to leadby example and let my work talk forme. I achieved my goals at Bergenbecause they were clear; I wanted to takeadvantage of the best opportunities and thenext goal is to do the same thing at the next school …and then in my job … and, really, just in my life.”


Jason Lazar bested dozens of competitorsen route to a $1,000 award and the title of best speaker at the seventh

annual speech competition.

Kicking off commencement week, the College’shighest achieving students celebrated theiraccomplishments with their families at the annualacademic awards ceremony.

tudents – turned their tassels under theways lights) – during an evening ceremonyce President of Academic Affairs Dr. Billirs Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, the

GPAs.

Residents of our Bergen CommunityBergen leaders such as President Dr. B Kaye Walter and Vice President of Academic AffairsDr. Bill Mullaney joined the high-achieving Phi Theta Kappa students at the group’s annual“Nerd Nation” conference in Orlando.

n Our Berge

The Good Fight: Credit Union Helps Low-Income Residents Build Creditby NBC 4, New York October 24, 2013

What if you had no credit and no means of getting it? That's the reality forthousands of people with low incomes. But in Bergen County, N.J., people arefinally getting help. Here's The Good Fight with Pat Battle.

Bergen Signs Study Abroad PactBy MYBERGEN.COM March, 2014

Bergen Community College hasjoined a nationwide initiative to doublethe number of U.S. students studyingabroad by 2019. More than 150 schoolshave signed the pledge spearheadedby the Institute of International Edu-cation’s (IIE) “Generation StudyAbroad” program.

“Study abroad is a transformationalexperience,” Amparo Codding, the Col-lege’s dean of arts, humanities andwellness – who coordinates theschool’s study abroad program – said.“In addition to the academic accom-plishments, students come back witha very strong sense of self. They comeback with a whole new view of theworld, wanting to travel more, learnmore, see more and do more.”

The U.S. Department of State’s Bu-

reau of Educational and Cultural Af-fairs estimates 295,000 students stud-ied abroad in 2011-12. Typically, sixBergen students leave the U.S. to studyeach semester. Spring 2014 studentBlyss Molina Ayala, of Ridgefield Park,received a $3,500 scholarship fromthe Benjamin A. Gilman InternationalScholarship Program to study in Spain– making her the fourth Bergen stu-dent to earn the award. Bergen stu-dents have studies throughout theworld – including Argentina, China,Italy, Japan and Morocco.

Bergen remains one of less than adozen community/county colleges tomake the commitment to the IIE. TheU.S. Department of State’s Bureau ofEducational and Cultural Affairs andseveral foreign governments, as well


Bergen ComWith residents of our Bergen communcounty, state, country and globe, divers

Representatives from Combat Paper NJ brough

their unique brand of therapy – turning former

military uniforms into paper – to campus to hel

veterans heal through poetry, writing and art.

José Antonio Vargas, a Pulitzer Prize-winning

journalist who was featured on the cover of Tim

discussed the plight of immigrants during Latin

Heritage Month.

Teaching in Our Berge


• The inaugural Faculty Research & Scholarship Awards went to eight individuals: GreggBiermann; Dr. Denise Budd; Brian Cordell; Dr. Jessica Datema; Dr. Ilan Ehrlich; PaulMindell; Bill Morales; and John Smalley.

• Professor Bernie Fuersich contributed “Diving Fitness is Life Fitness” to volume XXVI, issue2 of Sources: The Journal of Underwater Education.

• Faculty Dr. Camelia-Manuela and Gabriel Latanianu led a delegation of students toparticipate in a national model U.N.

• Professor Win Win Kyi earned the 2014 Distinguished Advisor Award from Phi Theta Kappa.• Janet Henderson and Ilan Ehrlich earned entry into the Mid-Career Fellowship Program at

Princeton University.

Flanked by Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Bill Mullaney and professor KateMcGivern, recently retired faculty members Dr. Charles J. McNerney and Marjorie Websterjoined the elite company of only a few dozen past retirees with their induction as professoremeriti.


Nursing faculty, led by Professor Margaret Hayes, won the Innovation of the Year Award fromLeague of Innovation in the Community College for their project requiring students toproduce movies demonstrating their ability to perform safe nursing practices.

Professor Lynn Schott, professor emeriti Jean Goldstein and George Skau and formerExecutive Vice President Virginia Laughlin visited the Sidney Silverman Library archives aspart of an upcoming legacy project.

For leading the College’s sustainability efforts, including encouraging student participation,Professor Rachel Wieland earned the League of Innovation in the Community College Johnand Suanne Roueche Excellence Award.


en CommunityA cadre of thoughtful minds drives students to succeed, while hoping toinspire a similar passion for learning.

Hundreds of faculty and staff from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania descended upon

Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands from the “Tri-State Best Practices

Conference: Collaborations and Connections” organized by Bergen Professor Sarah Shurts.

The Skyline Theatre Company recognized

Professor Jim Bumgardner with its 2014

Horizon Award for his support of the arts.

Professor Roger Opstbaum

teamed with three colleagues

to publish “Fast Atmosphere-

Ocean Model Runs with Large

Changes in CO2,” global

warming research, that

appeared in Geophysical

Research Letters, a biweekly

geoscience journal.

Meet Keith Chu

History is made all the time. Professor Keith Chu

knows that better than anyone – after all, he teaches

the subject. But this year, Professor Chu made his

own history when he won the 2013-14 National

Institute for Staff and Organizational Development

Excellence Award for teaching.

“If you ask a little kid, I don’t think he’ll say he wants

to grow up to be a historian. But I knew I wanted to

spend the rest of my life being around smart

people, reading books, writing and attending

conferences. It’s not just a career or a way to pay

bills … it’s also who I am. It’s integral to my

personality and essence. I know most of my

students are not going to become professional

historians. So, I need to give them knowledge and

skills that they can use outside the gates of our

campus. It’s not just about giving them content

knowledge or historical interpretation – or giving

them the right answer all the time. It’s about teaching

them to think critically, write more persuasively, think

on their feet, synthesize and evaluate.”

Residents of our Bergen Community


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elendez and Assemblyman Timothy J.se awareness regarding the GLBT community.


CommunityThis community gives back! Through houtreach, the members of our commu

Professional assistant Mark Balzarette and stud

“Toasty the Marshmallow Snowman,” the record br

Riverside and the Hackensack Regional Chamber

For a $1 donation, visitors placed 11,000 marshma

charities.

Professors like Anita Verno dedicated their

time to the students from the East Newark

Public School as part of “Technology Day.”


Supporting Our Berge

Blyss Molina Ayala received a $3,500scholarship from the Benjamin A. GilmanInternational Scholarship Program tostudy abroad in Spain – making her thefourth Bergen student to earn the award.

More than 3,700 applied; 85 wereaccepted. Two were from Bergen. Maria DeAbreu Pineda and Anna Parra Vera eachreceived the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation2014 undergraduate transfer scholarshipworth up to $30,000 per year for threeyears.

For 29 years, the Bergen CommunityCollege Foundation Medallion AwardsDinner has served as a signaturefundraising event for scholarships.Lawrence R. Inserra Jr., InserraSupermarkets, Inc. president, received the2013 Award for Merit for CorporateResponsibility and Philanthropy.

With bagels and bacon, the Office of AlumniAffairs – established during the last year – lured

past grads to campus and recognized their placein the College’s history. Vice President of

Academic Affairs Dr. Bill Mullaneyspoke at the event.

Donors like Phil and Kathleen Ciarco made more than $180,000 inscholarships possible for 110 students at the third annual mid-yearscholarship ceremony.

The Bergen Community College Foundation distributed more than $214,000 to 170 studentsat the annual scholarship awards ceremony made possible by donors.

More than 30 faculty and staff worked withthe grants office during the 2013-14 year todevelop 16 grants and sponsored projectsthat received nearly $9 million in awards.These included initiatives as the Title VInstitutional Capacity Building and theScience, Technology, Engineering andMathematics (STEM) Development project.Collaborative projects included inmateeducation with the Bergen County Sherriff’sOffice, Garden State Pathways to Successwith Camden County College and the HealthProfessions Opportunity Program with 10community college partners, countyworkforce investment boards andnumerous healthcare industry employers.


en CommunityCountless organizations and individuals play a critical role in ensuringthe sustained success of the members of our community.

Janus Varela and Brenda Turkdogan

each received $2,000 scholarships from

the State of New Jersey for the cost of

enrollment in certificate programs at

Bergen as part of the Governor’s Industry

Vocations Scholarship for Women and

Minorities.

An ace up the sleeve of the Bergen Community College Foundation, each year, donors roll

the dice in support of student scholarships at Monte Carlo Night.

Class of 2011 basketball standout Mickey Hayes – who led the nation in rebounding

during her final year – returned to her hard-court home for Athletic Alumni

Appreciation Night.


President Dr. B. Kaye Walter and Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Naydeen González-De

Jesús congratulated students receiving the Dr. Agnes Varis scholarships

at the spring ceremony

Paramus resident Mukesh Malkan visited in April to deliver $1,000 from the Indian Americans

of Paramus and $250 from the Paramus Sunrise Rotary Club to Bergen officials, including

President Dr. B. Kaye Walter.

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For its work in support of veterans, the RamapoBergen Animal Refuge and other charitableinitiatives, the Commerce and IndustryAssociation of New Jersey recognized theParamus-Bergen Community College Rotarywith the “inspirational good works” award.

It’s the only “Wei” he knows: student leaderIvan Wei built the College’s chapter of theNational Association for the Advancementof Colored People from the ground up. Alsolast year, he became the region’s youth andcollege chair.


Bergen Comconnections with new members of our cetween the College and others, but create

A panel including Assemblywoman Holly Sche

Affairs Dr. Bill Mullaney and Assemblyman Tim

education at the “Quarterly Connection,” a period

Partnering with 18 high schools, more than 1,000

at the College to learn about veterinary studies,

science/technology/engineering/math topics.B E R G E N C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E

The Division of Continuing Educationin partnership with

the Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce

A comprehensive one-day course designed for employees of the Greater Meadowlands-based companies specializing in

the retail, tourism, hospitality, sports and leisure industries

BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT THE MEADOWLANDS


Relationships in Our Making bond be

When the College added Instagram – photofilters and all – to its social media profile,total followers to its four accounts(Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube)reached nearly 17,000. Bergen is consideredthe most “social” community college in NewJersey.

Bergen joined a nationwide initiative to double the number of U.S. students studyingabroad by 2019 as part of the Institute of International Education’s (IIE) “Generation StudyAbroad” program.

The Seattle Seahawks maynot have exuded friendliness

to the Denver Broncos inSuper Bowl XLVIII, but the

Division of ContinuingEducation did when it

partnered with theMeadowlands Regional

Chamber of Commerce tooffer the “Warm Welcome”

program designed foremployees of Meadowlands-

based retail, tourism, sportsand leisure companies

preparing for the big game.

Bergen President Dr. B. Kaye Walter and Jersey Tractor Trailer Training President BillOliver inked a workforce development agreement that enabled local residents to earnboth a Commercial Driver License (CDL) and a General Education Diploma (GED) as part ofthe joint program.

During the 2013-14 academic year, 752Bergen County high school juniors andseniors from 27 public school districtsearned college credits through the dualenrollment program.

When schools become partners, students benefit. Transfer agreements signed this yearstreamline the path to a four-year degree at Fairleigh Dickinson University, whichprovides participating students with a 40-percent tuition discount at the four-year schoollocated in Florham Park and Teaneck, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.


Bergen Communityconnections with new members of our community not only strengthens theetween the College and others, but creates better opportunities for everyone.

Meet Mr. BCC

For more than three years, every post on the

College’s social media has emanated from

the mysterious “Mr. BCC.” During that time,

he’s developed a relationship with the

17,000 followers of the four pages – even

during the 10 electricity-deprived days

during Hurricane Sandy.

“The Bergen

community

has been with me

at every point of

my life for the past

three years – the birth

of my son, Christmas

dinner, watching the Giants win the

Super Bowl, whatever … No matter

when or where, I’m always listening

and answering questions. Why? The

world isn’t 9 to 5, Monday through

Friday. Anyone who has taken the

time to learn more about the

College through visiting our social

media deserves the courtesy of a

timely response. I take great pride in

the trust and responsibility that comes

with being Mr. BCC – for many, social

media is a primary window into our

school. It’s my job to keep that window

purple-tinted – and always open. Who I

am is less important than the idea that

at this college, we care about our

community.”

A panel including Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi (R-39), Vice President of Academic

Affairs Dr. Bill Mullaney and Assemblyman Timothy J. Eustace (D-38) discussed

education at the “Quarterly Connection,” a periodic community-networking luncheon.

Partnering with 18 high schools, more than 1,000 teenagers participated in Teen STEM Day

at the College to learn about veterinary studies, robotics, alternative energy and other

science/technology/engineering/math topics.



hips in Our Making bond be

rsey Tractor Trailer Training President Billment that enabled local residents to earna General Education Diploma (GED) as part of

During the 2013-14 academic year, 752Bergen County high school juniors andseniors from 27 public school districtsearned college credits through the dualenrollment program.


en CommuCountless organizations and individuathe sustained success of the members

Janus Varela and Brenda Turkdogan

each received $2,000 scholarships from

the State of New Jersey for the cost of

enrollment in certificate programs at

Bergen as part of the Governor’s Industry

Vocations Scholarship for Women and

Minorities.

An ace up the sleeve of the Bergen Community

the dice in support of student scholarships at Mo14 | B e r g e n C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e

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The Student Government Association thanked veterans like student Alvin Garcia at a lunch sponsored by the College’s Rotary.

A group of students committed to servicehelped make the inaugural Bergen Makes aDifference Everyday (B-MADE) alternative spring break trip to Columbus, Ohio a successby helping local volunteers.


• For the seventh straight year, Bergen’s commitment to giving back resulted in a spot on thePresident’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.

• Bergen County officials utilized the College to host a memorial for Nicholas Oresko, whopassed away as the nation’s oldest Medal of Honor recipient.

• Hundreds turned out for “Seniors in Suburbia: Setting New Goals” at Ridgewood High school– another installment in the College’s continued work in the study of suburbs.

• A panel of local professionals discussed health and well-being at “Pathways to Wellness:Destination Health,” which was sponsored by groups such as the College’s Center forHealth, Wellness and Personal Counseling.

For its work in support of veterans, the RamapoBergen Animal Refuge and other charitableinitiatives, the Commerce and IndustryAssociation of New Jersey recognized theParamus-Bergen Community College Rotarywith the “inspirational good works” award.

Students supported victims of the Philippinetyphoon by manning collection boxes,soliciting donations; later in the year, theCollege hosted a benefit concert.

It’s the only “Wei” he knows: student leaderIvan Wei built the College’s chapter of theNational Association for the Advancementof Colored People from the ground up. Alsolast year, he became the region’s youth andcollege chair.

Bergen Community College dental hygieneprogram students like Delsi Barrera gavemore than three-dozen children – andparents – a reason to grin at the school’s12th annual “Give Kids a Smile Day” thatoffered free exams.

Joining students from Phi Theta Kappa andthe Student Government Association,President Dr. B. Kaye Walter preparedThanksgiving meals at a local pantry.


CommunityThis community gives back! Through helping hands and coordinatedoutreach, the members of our community collaborate through service.

Professional assistant Mark Balzarette and student Brian Giraldo constructed the frame for

“Toasty the Marshmallow Snowman,” the record breaking signature piece of the Shops at

Riverside and the Hackensack Regional Chamber of Commerce “Super Saturday at the Shops.”

For a $1 donation, visitors placed 11,000 marshmallows on the structure to benefit local

charities.

Professors like Anita Verno dedicated their

time to the students from the East Newark

Public School as part of “Technology Day.”

Dishes and dunks ruled the night at the

all-star basketball fundraiser to support the

Educational Opportunity Fund

student emergency fund.

Meet Jamie Keller

Change has come to Bergen. Three years ago,

Professor Jamie Keller decided to take a

stand against bullying in light of events such

as Rutgers University student Tyler Clementi’s

suicide. Keller founded the SPARK A Change

club, which hosts events as local schools

and fundraisers in support of the cause.

“Bullying has become an epidemic –

especially in middle schools. What has

resulted is students not wanting to attend

school – all the way to the other end of the

spectrum that can result in suicides. School

is supposed to be a safe place. Unfortunately

for many students, home is not a safe place,

or happy place. Many children look to school

to be the savior. But what they need to

understand is that they’re not alone. They

may have the same background as someone

else, but they don’t know that.”B e r g e n C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e | 15

Professor Harold Kahn – with some playful

pooches – shed light on the plight of

greyhounds at the annual adoption day

event.

The Philip Ciarco Jr. Learning Center in

Hackensack partnered with local

businesses and the community to support

the Bergen County Animal Shelter.


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Blyss Molina Ayala received a $3,500scholarship from the Benjamin A. GilmanInternational Scholarship Program tostudy abroad in Spain – making her thefourth Bergen student to earn the award.

More than 30 faculty and staff worked withthe grants office during the 2013-14 year todevelop 16 grants and sponsored projectsthat received nearly $9 million in awards.These included initiatives as the Title VInstitutional Capacity Building and theScience, Technology, Engineering andMathematics (STEM) Development project.Collaborative projects included inmateeducation with the Bergen County Sherriff’sOffice, Garden State Pathways to Successwith Camden County College and the HealthProfessions Opportunity Program with 10community college partners, countyworkforce investment boards andnumerous healthcare industry employers.


en CommuA cadre of thoughtful minds drives studinspire a similar passion for learning.

Hundreds of faculty and staff from New Jersey,

Bergen Community College at the Me

Conference: Collaborations and Connections” o

The Skyline Theatre Company recognized

Professor Jim Bumgardner with its 2014

Horizon Award for his support of the arts.

Understanding Our B

Maria De Abreu Pineda took centerstage at Diversity Day, which featurednumerous speakers, performancesand activities to celebrate the tapestryof cultures at Bergen.

Dr. Arnold Brown, who shared hisphotographs and in-person account ofsitting a few rows behind Dr. MartinLuther King Jr. at the “I Have a Dream”speech, closed the College’s BlackHistory Month celebration.

Professor Jim Bumgardner, student Jessi Melendez and Assemblyman Timothy J.Eustace (D-38) took part in “PRIDE Fest” to raise awareness regarding the GLBT community.


Telemundo reporter Isolda Peguero visited with students and Vice President of StudentAffairs Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús as part of Latino Heritage Month.


Bergen CommunityWith residents of our Bergen community hailing from all parts of thecounty, state, country and globe, diversity remains a signature element.

Representatives from Combat Paper NJ brought

their unique brand of therapy – turning former

military uniforms into paper – to campus to help

veterans heal through poetry, writing and art.

A celebration of the accomplishments of women featured a variety of speakers, events and

activities – including handprints recognizing important women in students’ lives.

José Antonio Vargas, a Pulitzer Prize-winning

journalist who was featured on the cover of Time,

discussed the plight of immigrants during Latino

Heritage Month.

Professor Earl Taylor

led a commemoration

and conversation

on the life of

Nelson Mandela

after his passing.

The New Jersey Commission on Holocaust

Education named the Center for Peace,

Justice and Reconciliation at Bergen

Community College, under the direction of

Professor Tom LaPointe, as an official state

Holocaust and Genocide Resource Center.


Actress and Bergen County native Ali

Stroker, paralyzed since age two, discussed

overcoming obstacles and earning a role on

television’s “The Glee Project.”

n Our Berge

s Dr. Bill Mullaney and professor KateDr. Charles J. McNerney and Marjorie Webster

n past retirees with their induction as professor

ayes, won the Innovation of the Year Award fromge for their project requiring students to

o perform safe nursing practices.


ergen ComHonored, awarded, recognized and praiin many forms through a variety of orga

Kicking off commencement week, the College’shighest achieving students celebrated theiraccomplishments with their families at the annuacademic awards ceremony.

tudents – turned their tassels under theways lights) – during an evening ceremonyce President of Academic Affairs Dr. Billirs Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, the

GPAs.

Bergen leaders such as President Dr. B Kaye WDr. Bill Mullaney joined the high-achieving Phi T“Nerd Nation” conference in Orlando.

STEVE KALAFER AND PETER LEDONNE PRESENT CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER IN “BARRYMORE” THE PEAPACK COMPANY/ BARRYMORE ENTERTAINMENT FILM BASED ON THE PLAY “BARRYMORE”

WRITTEN BY WILLIAM LUCE AND DIRECTED BY GENE SAKS FEATURING JOHN PLUMPIS SCREEN ADAPTATION BY ÉRIK CANUEL PRODUCTION DESIGN BY CAMERON PORTEOUS

DIRECTED BY ÉRIK CANUEL

ACADEMY AWARD®

WINNER

“Christopher Plummer could be back in Oscar contention this fall for his portrayal of legendary actor John Barrymore. “

– SCOTT FEINBERG, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

“CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER REALLY DESERVES A BEST ACTOR OSCAR FOR BARRYMORE…

it’s the role – and the performance – of a lifetime, and he plays every color, nuance, mood shift and variety of vocal power and body language in his enormous range. The artistry leaves

you with your mouth wide open... stunned and cheering.” – REX REED, THE NEW YORK OBSERVER

Buzzing in Our Berge

FDU, Bergen Community College ProgramOffers Tuition Discountby Rob Heinemann for Teaneck Patch October 16, 2013

Officials at Fairleigh Dickinson Uni-versity and Bergen Community Col-lege have come together to help stu-dents transition by creating a dualadmission program.

The Fairleigh Dickinson Universityand Bergen Community College Schol-ars Program (BCC-FDU Scholars Pro-gram) was signed into action Wednes-day at noon.

“This is going to be terrific,” FDUPresident Sheldon Drucker said at apress conference. “We’ll be able toprovide a very affordable education tothe students of Bergen County. We’llbe offering special tuition rates, schol-arships and even some housinggrants.”

Students may enroll in the program

by completing a BCC-FDU ScholarsProgram Commitment Form as enter-ing freshmen at Bergen. All creditstaken at Bergen, up to a maximum of64, that are a part of an Associate De-gree can be considered for transfer toFairleigh Dickinson.

“No credits lost,” said Bergen Com-munity College President Kay Walter.“This will not only allow the studentsto transfer, it will allow them to moveseamlessly into the programs at Fair-leigh Dickinson. We will be havingcounselors from Fairleigh Dickinsonon a regular basis.”

All students in the BCC-FDU Schol-arship Program will be eligible for upto a 40 percent reduction from the ap-propriate FDU tuition rate upon com-

The Good Fight: Credit Union Helps Low-Income Residents Build Creditby NBC 4, New York October 24, 2013

What if you had no credit and no means of getting it? That's the reality forthousands of people with low incomes. But in Bergen County, N.J., people arefinally getting help. Here's The Good Fight with Pat Battle.

Bergen Signs Study Abroad PactBy MYBERGEN.COM March, 2014

Bergen Community College hasjoined a nationwide initiative to doublethe number of U.S. students studyingabroad by 2019. More than 150 schoolshave signed the pledge spearheadedby the Institute of International Edu-cation’s (IIE) “Generation StudyAbroad” program.

“Study abroad is a transformationalexperience,” Amparo Codding, the Col-lege’s dean of arts, humanities andwellness – who coordinates theschool’s study abroad program – said.“In addition to the academic accom-plishments, students come back witha very strong sense of self. They comeback with a whole new view of theworld, wanting to travel more, learnmore, see more and do more.”

The U.S. Department of State’s Bu-

reau of Educational and Cultural Af-fairs estimates 295,000 students stud-ied abroad in 2011-12. Typically, sixBergen students leave the U.S. to studyeach semester. Spring 2014 studentBlyss Molina Ayala, of Ridgefield Park,received a $3,500 scholarship fromthe Benjamin A. Gilman InternationalScholarship Program to study in Spain– making her the fourth Bergen stu-dent to earn the award. Bergen stu-dents have studies throughout theworld – including Argentina, China,Italy, Japan and Morocco.

Bergen remains one of less than adozen community/county colleges tomake the commitment to the IIE. TheU.S. Department of State’s Bureau ofEducational and Cultural Affairs andseveral foreign governments, as well

“Barrymore…” a production ofManaging Director Community andCultural Affairs Peter LeDonne, airedas part of PBS’ “Great Performances”series. The film spotlights the career ofactor John Barrymore.

The second TEDx conference at the College featured shortlectures on a variety of topics. Bergen remains one of only20 colleges in the world with a TEDx license.

Many North Jersey colleges moving aheadon expansions backed by state bondBy PATRICIA ALEX, Staff Writer, The Record August 22, 2013

Area colleges and universities arechamping at the bit as they await stateallocations from a $750-million bondfor construction approved by voterslast fall.

Bergen Community College on Tues-day held a ceremonial groundbreakingfor its $26-million health professionsbuilding at the Paramus campus. Con-struction contracts also have beenawarded for new science and businessbuildings at Montclair State University,and at William Paterson University inWayne crews are clearing the site of

a new health professions building.This is all before the state has re-

leased any money for the projects; ithas signed off on the overall conceptsof projects submitted by the schoolsbut is still reviewing the details of theplans. The schools expect the dollarswill begin to flow by winter, but some,such as Passaic County CommunityCollege, are holding off on proceedinguntil the money is released.

Others, like BCC, are confident themoney will be forthcoming: There, of-ficials donned purple hardhats to shovel

Bergen Community College aviation programgrows to feed demand for workersBy Myles Ma/NJ.com September 11, 2013

PARAMUS — Boeing predicted thisyear that the aviation industry wouldneed 1 million new commercial airlinepilots and maintenance techniciansworldwide over the next 20 years.

At the same time, the Federal Avia-tion Administration increased the num-ber of hours of required flight time tobe hired as a commercial airline pilotfrom 250 to 1,500.

That requirement is reduced to 1,000hours with a bachelor's degree froma four-year aviation training program,and 1,250 hours with an associate'sdegree from a two-year college avia-tion program.

"These are high-tech, high-payingjobs, and one of the benefits that col-leges can now offer is that the FAA is

stipulating that if you do get an asso-ciate's degree in aviation, the numberof hours that you need to get a jobwith the airlines will be decreased,"Bill Klappert, a professor of aviationat Bergen Community College, said.

The aviation program at BergenCommunity College started in fall2012. This year, the program gained afull-time professor and a chief pilotfor the first time.

Students can major in aviation ad-ministration or aircraft operations (alsoknown as flying a plane). Some of theclasses take place in the college'sEmil Buehler Trust Aviation Center,which includes flight and helicoptersimulators.

Today's planes require a more tech-



en CommunityDo you hear it? That’s the chatter about our community in newspapers,television, radio and anywhere else news is reported.

Meet Rita Margiasso

Did you hear about the student who entered a

contest – along with 22,000 others –

through Blick Art Materials … and won?

Rita Margiasso didn’t win a couple of

tubes of paint, either. She won a car! Rita,

who began at Bergen in the fall, now

owns a new Scion tC.

“I saw this big sign that said ‘sweepstakes;’

my mom was teasing me, asking me to

enter … and I did. It was chosen randomly, so

it’s amazing that I won out of 22,000 people. I

thought it was impossible. I was so happy

and excited. My mom was happy too, but my

dad thought it was a scam! My dad called to

make sure it was real. It’s amazing – I never

thought I could win. Everyone has a chance.”


The Machinery of Job CreationDecember 13, 2013

Bergen Student Named NAACP East Region ChairBy Christine Valdez, NJTVNEWS March 4, 2014

For Ivan Wei, joining the NationalAssociation for the Advancement ofColored People allowed him to start acommunity of his own at BergenCommunity College. Upon a recom-mendation from a member of anNAACP chapter, Wei decided to seewhat the organization had to offer. Hefound that the group aims to fight forequal rights and protect the needs ofindividuals.

It was then that Wei had the idea tostart an NAACP chapter at BergenCommunity College.

“So I took it upon myself as a youngLatino Jewish male to open a chapter,”said Wei. “I want people to know moreabout what’s going on in society.”

When Wei got the idea to start anNAACP chapter, he wanted to build a

small community within the school’scampus that he had not seen whenhe started attending. By forming thechapter, Wei said that it allowed himto form a tight-knit community andmake an impact within the campusand throughout the state.

After the NAACP chapter began togrow, Wei became the chapter’s pres-ident. The Bergen chapter was able tohost various events such as voter reg-istration drives, a voter educationpanel which included guest Sen. Bar-bara Buono. The chapter also hosteda workshop to help young minorities,as well as the Break the Bread eventin Newark to feed and eat with thehomeless.

Wei has been the president of theBergen chapter over the last two years

Bergen Community College - One on One with Steve Adubatoby PBS March 29, 2014

President Dr. B. Kaye Walter appeared on the March 29 edition of “One onOne with Steve Adbubato,” which aired on PBS in New Jersey.

ABC Meteorologist Amy Freeze stopped by “Super Science Saturday” at Ridgewood High

School to check out the work of the College’s STEM students and faculty.


ng in Our Be

The largest class in Bergen history – 2,862 slights – so to speak, it was inside (there’s alwat the Izod Center. Saluted by leaders like VicMullaney and Vice President of Student Affaclass of 2014 featured 66 students with 4.0 G

Maria Ortiz Naretto served as editorin chief of the College’s “ScholarlyJournal” featuring exceptionalstudent writing.


Now boasting a conference center, library and clas

College at the Meadowlands reached the end of i

began when the College purchased the building at

Joined by partners from the Center for Food Action

the President Dr. Ursula Parrish Daniels and Vice

González-De Jesús cut the ribbon on the X-Chan

Dr. B. Kaye Walter supported the effort by donatin

vegetables and other perishables.

CommunityThe origins of our Bergen community dadreams of a small number of individual


Appearing in Our Ber


• The Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre “Curtain Up!” series featured artists such as Peter Yarrowand Cissy Houston.

• Marivi Soliven, who wrote the novel “The Mango Bride” in a month as part of a literarycontest, visited in October.

• Dr. Marcia Cantarella, an educator, author and daughter of civil rights leader Whitney M.Young Jr., discussed her father’s impact on creating jobs in corporate America by breakingthrough the glass ceiling between white executives and black workers.

• Actor Dustin Charles hosted a workshop for students from Bergen and local high schools.• Author Evelyn McDonnell discussed her book “Queens of Noise: the Real Story of the

Runaways,” the all-female rock band fronted by Joan Jett.Taking a break from laying the smackdown, WWE wrestler, Harvard graduateand attorney David Otunga visited todiscuss stereotypes.

Animator Bill Plymptonshared his creativeprocess – includinghow he developed “YourFace,” which earned anAcademy Awardnomination.

John Densmore, the drummer whosupplied the snare for the rock ‘n’ rollicons the Doors, visited to discuss hislatest book “The Doors: Unhinged,” andplayed a three-song set with Bergenfaculty.

In an exhibition that made waves, art risingfrom the debris of Hurricane Sandy earneda featured spot in Gallery Bergen’s 2013-14schedule. Professors Suzaan Boettgerand Marriott Sheldon curated the display.

Sponsored by theLiterary Arts Series,poet and Pulitzer Prizewinner Tracy K. Smithread from hercollections.

All it takes to transform the student center intothe hippest coffee house in Bergen County (Café

Bergen), are students, faculty and no decaf.

Feminist punk rock icon Kathleen Hanna,the former lead singer of Bikini Kill,offered frank commentary on her workand career.


gen CommunityAlongside our homegrown talent, stars of stage and screen – large andsmall – frequently find their way through our Bergen community.

Meet Simone Serra

When the curtain comes up on the next big

Broadway star, 2007 graduate Simone Serra

may be the one behind it. Serra, who also

graduated from Montclair State University and

studied at the Maggie Flanigan Studio

conservatory in New York City, recently founded a

production company that she plans to expand

into performances, web series and short films.

“I think people have to be specific about what

they want – there has to be an ultimate goal;

even though I say I want to do everything, I have

a date and timeline that I want to get things

done. Wandering around in a business with so

many of us, you can get lost. What are you going

to do to make yourself stand out? “The ultimate

goal is obviously to do film, to do theatre, to do

television, but to be doing it in a consistent way.

I want to be doing projects that I’m proud of.

Whatever opportunity I have to act – I want to be

able to do it all.”

Season three of Studio Bergen, the College’s news magazine television show, began with a

live, one-hour special taped from the main campus student center on the first day of school.

Bergen Stages showcases the talent of

Bergen students, faculty and staff in

shows like “Blithe Spirit.”

Former state Sen.

Barbara Buono (D-18),

who ran for governor

last year, appeared at a

voter registration event

to inspire participation

among college

students.

He never leaves home without it: American

Express CEO and Chairman Kenneth Chenault

provided the keynote address at

commencement 2014.



us and Meadowlands locations with thehree-year, $634,836 “Congestionllege and county officials laid the

brick and mortar. To that end, the Collegeof the redesigned Bergen.edu in January.

Our Bergen


CommunityIt takes vision, passion and a commitmgoal in order to direct the efforts of the

Sharyne Miller, the

former director of

information services

and network

infrastructure at

Orange County

Community College,

left the New York

institution to become

the executive director

of information

technology at Bergen

and a member of the

executive team.

Workshops were the word of the day during Septe

enabled faculty and staff to participate in session

President of Institutional Effectiveness Dr. Yun Ki


Living in Our Bergen

Shovels became a necessary school supply during the winter of 2013-14.

Students faced off against faculty andstaff in a friendly volleyball game. Theyounger, more limber students cameaway victorious.

Residents of our Bergen community resteasy with men and women like VicePresident of Facilities, Planning,Operations and Public Safety Bill Corcorankeeping us safe. The Bergen County Police Department and Office of Public Safety periodically host events to educate and raise awareness about security.

Sometimes, the best photos don’t come from professionals; theycome from the members of our Bergen community who know itbest: like this one from Barbara Bliss, a senior secretary.

The “Farm 2 Fork” market gave localresidents an opportunity to take a trip tothe country … in the College’s maincampus parking lot.

Move over, grease trucks. The first“Gourmet Food Truck Festival” dazzledwith an array of artisanal delights in June.


CommunityBBQs and banquets, games and gatherings, the members of ourcommunity share the chapters of their lives together.

Meet Bandit

Sure, some may prefer Mr. Met or

the Phillie Phanatic. But when

the Bergen community needs

a boost, it turns to “Bandit” the

bulldog.

“I spend most of my time cooped

up, arranging my collection of

bones and chew toys. I don’t like to

expend a lot of energy on off-days because

when it’s game time – that’s when the Bergen

community needs me! It’s not only my job to

fire up the crowd, who seem to love my antics,

but the athletes too. No matter the score, when

I’m around, we always have a chance.

Go Bulldogs!”

Some came for the first time, others

returned for the first time in a long time –

either way, plenty of apples were polished

for the first day of school.

Faculty and staff,

including President

Dr. B. Kaye Walter,

danced the

night away at the

first-ever

“Spring Fling,”

a dinner dance

for employees.

Half “Where’s Waldo,” half flash mob, the

annual “Big Pic” brings students

and staff together for an aerial

portrait.

Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. William Mullaney

congratulated faculty like Dan Chadwick at the annual service

recognition awards honoring employees that have worked for the

College between 5 and 45 years.



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As the guiding principle leading the College’soperations, rollout of the 2013-18 strategicplan began in earnest. Goals includeincreasing course completion, retention,transfer and graduation rates andstrengthening the College’s bond with itscommunity.

Middle States matters! The College began themulti-year process to obtain re-accreditation

from the Middle States Commission onHigher Education, which it completes once

every decade. Middle States-appointed teamswill visit in 2016 to evaluate the College’s

compliance with the group’s 14 Standards ofExcellence – measures of institutional quality

and effectiveness.

William Corcoranjoined the College’sexecutive team thisyear as the vicepresident offacilities, planning,operations andpublic safety after serving as Bergen’s director of public safety since 2008.


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Academic ProgramsTransfer (A.A. & A.S.) ProgramsTransfer programs include a course of study that corresponds to thefreshman and sophomore offerings at most colleges and universitiesand are designed primarily for students planning to transfer into abaccalaureate degree program. In recent years, Bergen has worked tosimplify the transfer process by signing articulation agreements withcolleges and universities in New Jersey and throughout the U.S. Visitwww.bergen.edu/artifacts for details.

Associate in Arts (A.A.) DegreeLiberal Arts

Options:General Curriculum (Undecided)Cinema StudiesCommunicationEconomicsGlobal StudiesHistoryLatin American StudiesLiteraturePhilosophyPolitical SciencePsychologyReligionSocial SciencesSociologyWomen’s StudiesWorld Languages and Cultures

Associate in Arts (A.F.A.) DegreeFine and Performing ArtsMusic BusinessMusic Technology

Associate in Arts (A.A.) DegreeFine and Performing Arts

Options:General CurriculumArtCinema StudiesMusic ArtsTheatre ArtsTheatre ArtsGeneral– Acting– Dance– Technical Production

Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree Natural Sciences or Mathematics

Options:General Curriculum (also pre-med)Aviation OperationsBiologyBiotechnologyChemistryComputer ScienceMathematicsPhysics

Associate in Science (A.S.)Engineering ScienceEngineering

Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree Professional Studies

Options:General CurriculumAviation AdministrationBroadcastingBusiness Administration-General

– Accounting– Hospitality Management– International Trade– Management– Marketing– Nonprofit Management

Criminal JusticeEarly Childhood EducationEducationExercise ScienceHealth Science (Administration/ Non-Clinical)

Information TechnologyJournalismLabor StudiesSocial Work

ArtComputer AnimationGraphic Design/Computer Graphics

Business AdministrationAccounting Banking and Finance E-Business ManagementManagement Information Systems

Career TechnologiesDrafting and Design TechnologyElectronics TechnologyGeneral Engineering TechnologyHorticultureHorticulture/Landscape/Design/Build

Manufacturing TechnologyPublishing Operations Management

Health ProfessionsDental HygieneDiagnostic Medical SonographyHealth Science (for current professionals)

Medical Office AssistantParamedic ScienceRadiographyRespiratory CareVeterinary Technology

Health Professions and Career TechnologiesMedical Informatics

Hotel/Restaurant/HospitalityGeneralCatering/Banquet ManagementCulinary EntrepreneurshipEvent Planning and ManagementHospitality Management

Human ServicesCorrectional StudiesLaw Enforcement StudiesLegal Studies - Paralegal

Information TechnologyDatabase Programming and Administration

Networking AdministrationWeb Development and Management

MusicBusinessRecording Technology

NursingFull-time Day Program (Fall entrance only)

Part-time Evening Program (Spring entrance only)

Software DevelopmentGame ProgrammingGame Testing

One-Year Certificate ProgramsComputer Aided Drafting (CAD)Computer AnimationComputer GraphicsComputer ScienceComputer Technical SupportCulinary ArtsCulinary ScienceDatabase Programming and

AdministrationE-Commerce: Business EmphasisEvent Planning and ManagementExercise ScienceFloral DesignGrounds ManagementHospitality ManagementLabor StudiesLandscapingLegal Nurse ConsultantMedical Office Administrative

AssistantMusic BusinessMusic TechnologyMusical TheatreOffice TechnologyPiano Instruction/PedagogyRadiation Therapy TechnologySmall Business ManagementSurgical TechnologyVascular Technology

Certificates of AchievementAccounting AssistantBakingBiotechnologyBusiness Paraprofessional

ManagementCateringChild DevelopmentCNC ProgrammingCommercial Music ProductionFinanceFire ScienceForensic ScienceHomeland SecurityHospitality OperationsLabor StudiesMachine ToolingManufacturing DesignMarketing AssistantNetwork SecurityNonprofit ManagementPrivate SecurityProfessional CookingReal EstateRetailingSpecial Imaging for Radiologic

TechnologistsSports ManagementSports MerchandisingWelding

Career (A.A.S.) ProgramsCareer programs emphasize training needed to enter a chosen fieldof employment. Designed for students planning to begin a careerimmediately after receiving an associate degree, career programsare available in various technologies, health sciences, humanservices, and business. Graduates of these programs work astechnicians, accountants, paralegals, legal nurse consultants, lawenforcement officers, commercial artists, nurses, and professionalsin local and nationwide organizations.

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree

One-Year Certificate Programs & Certificates of AchievementCertificates award recognition to students who successfully completea program of specialized courses in a specific discipline. Thesecourses prepare a student for a specific occupation or jobresponsibility, or encompass a specialized body of knowledge in thearts or sciences


Operating BudgetREVENUESTuition $60,692,530Student Fees 19,838,450State 12,163,630County 14,139,870Other New Jersey Counties 170,000Enterprise 155,000 Other Sources 1,330,000

Fund Balance Appropriation 1,900,000 Student Aid and Other Grants 42,904,800 Total Current Funds Revenues $156,991,040

EXPENDITURES & TRANSFERSInstruction $43,712,288Academic Support 6,125,400Student Services 8,006,979Institutional Support 43,701,373Operation & Maintenance 10,640,750Scholarships & Fellowships 500,000 Principal & Interest 1,095,170 Expenditures 304,280 Student Aid and Other Grants 42,904,800 Total Current Funds Expenditures & Transfers $156,991,040

When you donate to the Bergen Community CollegeFoundation, you establish a legacy of support. You lend ahand to your neighbors – the residents of our Bergencommunity that attend our school.

Online: Bergen.edu/donate

Phone: (201) 447-7117

Email: [email protected]

Check/Money Order: Bergen Community College400 Paramus Road, Room L-340Paramus, NJ 07652

Consider the following:• Matching Gifts – many employers will match your

donation to the College. For more information, request amatching gift form from your employer and send it to us.

• Gifts of Stock – transfer a security.• Gifts-In-Kind – donate an item of value.• Scholarship/Bequests – recognize or memorialize a loved

one.

For more information, contact Bergen Community CollegeFoundation Executive Director Laurie Francis.

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