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PCCC STUDENTS REACH OUT TO HOMELESS PEOPLE PATERSON - - While juggling busy schedules in preparation for careers in the growing field of food service, Passaic County Community College students are also showing they have heart. A sign of their compassion for neighbors in need can be found at the Good Shepherd Mission in Paterson. There the homeless from Passaic County get a much-needed lift thanks to the PCCC Food Service Preparation Program students who contribute their time, talents and skills. Taught by four professionals, including a former caterer to the stars, students of the 26-week PCCC program are mastering a lesson in love as they help create meals from mission supplies. Program Coordinator Jennifer Proper explains that serving the mission's needy has been a tradition at PCCC for at least five years. And it's a tradition that students have heartily embraced as they show a willingness to dedicate after-class hours if necessary. "They are convinced that it's a good cause," observed Executive Chef Tom Salerno. Though bent on helping others, the students are also helping themselves. As Proper explains, one of the most valuable lessons for any cooking student is how to deal with different segments of the community. Working with the homeless is one way of mastering that skill, she said. In addition, students provide gourmet delights for the PCCC cafeteria and College events, further widening their experience. Dr. Steven Rose, PCCC President, said that he is proud of the students' willingness to lend a hand, despite what may be rigorous schedules of school, work and family. Upon completion of the 26-week program, Rose explains, graduates find expanding job prospects whether this is a first, or even a second career. Prospective students can inquire about schedules as well as tuition and fees by calling the Food Service Coordinator directly at 973-684-6357. Personal tours of the PCCC facilities can also be arranged for those interested. Nestled in the historic district of downtown Paterson, PCCC has been providing Passaic County residents with affordable quality programs for more than 25 years. Facility and program expansions are underway as PCCC continues to serve nearly 5,000 students in more than 40 Associate degree, certificate and diploma programs, along with English As A Second Language, Continuing Education, and Customized Training offerings. PHOTO CAPTION: The photo shows Chef Salerno (L) with two students. [PR;2000-09;FoodServ-Homeless;10/22/99]
The Child Development Center is accepting enrollment applications The Passaic County Community College Child Development Center is available to students and employees of the College. The Center is ready to meet the educational needs of your two-and-one-half to five year old child. The Center is open between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. A variety of part-time and full day schedules are available. The Center program is designed to meet the developmental needs of each child enrolled. A developmentally appropriate educational program offering a lot of hands on discovery experiences is emphasized. An application may be obtained by phoning (973-684-5915) or by visiting the center. Submitting an application for a child under two-and-one-half years of age will place your child on the waiting list until he/she is eligible for enrollment. You are welcome to come for a tour of the center. *Residents of Paterson and Passaic are eligible for a free two-and-one-half hour morning program at the campus Child Development Center five mornings a week for 180 days! Your child must be 3 or 4 years old by October 31 to qualify. *You may want to consider transferring your child to the Passaic County Community College Child Development Center convenient to your work. This is possible. Phyllis Jones
PCCC JOINS FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER PATERSON -- Dr. Steven Rose, president of Passaic County Community College,
announced that a team from the College will join thousands from throughout the state in support of the "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" Walk-A-Thon on Sunday, October 17. Lynn Krikorian, BSN RN, Nursing Lab Coordinator at PCCC, has set an ambitious goal of recruiting 100 people for a day of "fun raising" as she assembles the "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" team at the College. PCCC's Student Activities Office and the PCCC Student Government Association, which co-sponsor this activity, will provide free transportation to the park. In addition, the PCCC Nursing Student Organization envisions an opportunity to recruit both students and College employees at its upcoming Health Fair. The fair will be held on Monday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the cafeteria lobby in conjunction with St. Joseph's Hospital Outreach Center. Seizing the moment to further benefit others, PCCC students will encourage their classmates, along with College employees, to join the Walk-A-Thon; also, they will obtain sponsors and collect donations for the American Cancer Society fund-raiser. In New Jersey alone, approximately 5,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year and as many as 1,500 may fall victim to the disease, according to statistics provided by the American Cancer Society. Funds raised through the "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" event will be used to combat breast cancer and help victims in a variety of ways including: education and scientific research on the causes and prevention of breast cancer; a support program for breast cancer victims entitled Reach to Recovery; and efforts to rally support for legislation on mammography quality standards, insurance coverage, and other issues. For more information, call Lynn Krikorian at 684-5665 or 5218 or visit the main campus of PCCC, conveniently located in the historic district of downtown Paterson. [PR,2000-07;FightCanc;10/06/99] CARMEN LIA ARIAS EXHIBITS IN PATERSON The Passaic County Cultural and Heritage Council at Passaic County Community College is pleased to present an exhibition of tapestries by Carmen Lía Arias in the LRC Gallery from October 1 through November 18, 1999. The galleries are located at Passaic County Community College on Broadway at Memorial Drive in downtown Paterson. Gallery hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., and Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Admission to the exhibit is FREE. Carmen Lía learned to weave tapestries in her country of origin, Costa Rica. Her teacher, Adre De Marci taught her the French technique called “Goblelino” or Gobeline. Gobeline tapestries are made with cotton threads. Lía taught this technique at Costa Rica National Endowment for the Arts, The European Economic Community, and the Artist’s House. She has participated in several group and individual exhibitions, including the Congress of San Jose. Lía’s tapestries are inspired by the colors and textures of nature and the ebb and flow of the tides. She renders her ideas into a composition of colorful threads and textures. Lía considers the use of threads in the creation of her tapestries to be analogous with the use of oils in the creation of a painting. Recently Lía attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City to continue her creative endeavors in weaving design. For further information please call Lori Rattner, Gallery Curator, (973) 684-5448. The Passaic County Cultural and Heritage Council at Passaic County Community College has been named a Distinguished Arts Organization and is funded, in part, by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State. Contact: Maria Mazziotti
Gillan (973) 684-6555 TONY GONZALEZ EXHIBITS IN PATERSON Family Compositions - Photography The Passaic County Cultural and Heritage Council at Passaic County Community College is pleased to present Family Compositions, an exhibition of photographs by Tony Gonzalez in the Broadway Gallery from October 1 through November 19, 1999. The gallery is located at Passaic County Community College on Broadway at Memorial Drive in downtown Paterson. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., and Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Admission to the exhibit is FREE. Tony Gonzalez has been photographing of run-down arcades and boardwalks in Keansburg, Long Branch, and Asbury Park since 1991. He became especially intrigued by photographing images of family in the boardwalk towns along the New Jersey shore during the summers. The impressions I have of my family and growing up comes from my memories as well as stories told to me by others. Also the many images represented in photographs and home movies (vintage and current, including those I have made) have contributed to my conception of family. In order to illustrate a vision of my family with all the emotions and complex layers of memories, it was necessary for me to go beyond the approach of straight photography and employ computers as a tool. For further information please call Lori Rattner, Gallery Curator, (973) 684-5448. The Passaic County Cultural and Heritage Council at Passaic County Community College has been named a Distinguished Arts Organization and is funded, in part, by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State. Contact: Maria Mazziotti Gillan (973) 684-6555
CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES THIS FALL AT PCCC PATERSON -- The Office of Continuing Education at Passaic County Community College is offering a variety of courses this fall to put students at the cutting edge in varied fields, from health and food preparation careers to fire safety and computers, in addition to several personal enrichment courses and the Saturday Kollege for Kids. New health courses this fall include Chiropractic Assistant and Ophthalmic Assistant, both beginning in October. Call (973) 684-6202 for further information. With a 10-year record of success at the College, the Nurse Aide course is being offered twice this term, commencing October and November. Through the use of an approved national curriculum, those pursuing careers in the medical dispatching field can achieve certification by enrolling in the following courses: Basic Telecommunicator "911" Training Course, Emergency Medical Dispatcher, and CPR-BLS Certification. Individuals looking to advance their current careers will find plenty of opportunity by choosing from among the many career skills certificate programs, including: the Retailing Renaissance Certificate and the Food Service Preparation Programs, Building Inspector RCS, Fire Safety Fire Inspector, Fire Safety Fire Official, and the PC Repair A+ Certification Training Program. From the comfort of home, via the Internet, students can also advance their education in the areas of Production and Inventory Management, or Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). Other on-line courses cover the full spectrum of computer skills, from Creating Your Own Web Page to Creating PowerPoint Presentations. But PCCC's wide range of computer courses does not stop there. There are hands-on computer courses taking place throughout the semester at the downtown Paterson main campus along with off site locations at Lakeland High School and PCCC’s Pompton Lakes Center. Additionally, the computer courses will be taught at the Wanaque campus once it opens later in the fall. These offerings encompass Introduction to Computers, Microsoft Word, Basic Keyboarding, Introduction to Windows 98, and Microsoft Excel. For the more seasoned computer operator, PCCC will provide Advanced Microsoft Word and Introduction to Programming. Beyond career skills, prospective students will find many avenues toward personal enrichment, including the following new programs: Dancing: A Ballroom & Latin Workshop; Speak to Influence; Test Taking Skills and Strategies; Journey from Pain: Healing the Hurts from Our Past; How to Create the Life You Love; Medieval Knights--A Feast for a King; and Easy Italian Cooking. Other courses include Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement, Debt Free Living, Trade Worldwide in Nine Weeks, and Save $$$: How to Buy and Sell Real Estate Wisely. Children will also discover fun and adventure this semester as the Saturday Kollege for Kids kicks off with academic offerings like Math, Reading, and Science, along with Arts and Crafts, Paints and Pencils, as well as Piano and Dance instruction. For more information or to
register for Continuing Education programs, please call [PR,2000-06;ContiEd,99Fa] PATERSON -- Passaic County Community College President Dr. Steven Rose announced the registration dates for the fall semester for credit and non-credit classes. Prospective students can sign up Monday, Aug. 23 through Thursday, Aug. 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. in the main campus gym, located at One College Boulevard in the historic district of downtown Paterson. Also this fall, PCCC's Wanaque Academic Center is scheduled to open with a wide range of courses. Those interested in the Wanaque campus may visit the temporary site, which is already in operation, at 750 Hamburg Turnpike in Pompton Lakes, from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For more information about the new Wanaque facilities, please call 973-831-1997. A variety of distance learning courses are offered this semester for the first time at PCCC. From the comfort of home or work, students with access to the internet can gain academic credit with four on-line courses in Health Information Technology, Communications, Mathematics, and Office Systems Technology. Additional information may be obtained by calling PCCC’s Admissions Office at 973-684-6868. [r//PR2000-03;Fall99-Reg] PCCC LAUNCHES DISTANCE LEARNING PATERSON -- From the comfort of home or work, Passaic County Community College students will be able to participate in four courses when PCCC On-Line Learning makes its debut this September. Dr. Steven Rose, PCCC President, explained that on-line courses cover the same material and carry the same number of credits as classroom programs. A student can interact with the instructor and his/her peers through chat rooms and e-mail messages. The equipment requirements are simple: access to a computer with Internet connection. Those with no Internet access may still be able to use a public library's on-line computer or PCCC's expanded bank of computer terminals. The fall on-line courses offered are: 1) LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN MASS COMMUNICATION (COM 102): A study of interesting controversies involving the mass media including the Internet. 2) HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (HIT 101): A study of the historical development and characteristics of health care in the United States. 3) MATHEMATICS (MA 103): A course in the development and application of statistical concepts. 4) OFFICE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY (OST 101): Mastery of the microcomputer, document formatting and computerized typing. Students can register for On-Line Learning as well as for regular courses Monday, Aug. 23 through Thursday, Aug. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. in the main campus gym. Those interested in the new PCCC center at Wanaque may call 973-831-1997, or visit the temporary site at 750 Hamburg Turnpike in Pompton Lakes, from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For more information, visit PCCC’s Office of Admissions, at One College Boulevard in the historic district of downtown Paterson, or call 973-684-6868. PCCC’s advanced website may be visited at www.pccc.cc.nj.us. [OnLine-F99;PR2000-04; 08-17-99] Contact: R. Alum; President’s Office, PCCC JOINS WITH BERGEN COUNTY IN FIRST-TIME VENTURE PATERSON -- Passaic County Community College President Steven Rose has announced a joint program with Bergen Community College that is a first for the state. Dr. Rose noted that both colleges are breaking new ground with their joint program in Laboratory Science Technology. With the help of a $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, the colleges have jointly purchased laboratory technology that is to be utilized by students from both counties at Bergen Community College. Dr. Fred Safarowic, coordinator of the program for PCCC, notes that both institutions of higher learning worked as a team to develop the curriculum for this new career path. The program, which begins this September, will feature four laboratory science classes for PCCC students, to be held at Bergen Community, topped off by further studies at the Paterson campus and a paid internship component. Dr. Safarowic explained that the internships will provide students with a "valuable introduction to the science industry." Still another unique feature of this program is that graduates will receive Associate in Applied Science Degrees in Science Technology from both Passaic and Bergen County colleges, he said. Studies show that science technicians are in demand in New Jersey, which is considered the number-one, chemical-producing state in the country. Technicians maintain records, conduct field work, analyze samples and data, run reactions, and operate and maintain instrumentation, making them "one of the most valuable resources a company can possess," Dr. Safarowic stated. Registration for this Laboratory Science Technology program will take place between August 23 through 26 at the Paterson campus, One College Boulevard, in the historic downtown section. For more information contact: [r//PR2000-02;LabBCCC] Contact: R. Alum; President’s Office, DEAR CURRENT AND PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS I am writing to share with you some of the exciting things that are happening at PCCC to help you prepare for the Fall Semester: ¨ CHILD CARE: Beginning in September 1999, the Passaic County Community College Child Care Center will be opening. This state-of-the-art center will be located in our new facility on the Paterson campus. The Center will be open from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM and initially will enroll 3 and 4 year olds. It is our intent to offer infant and toddler care, and evening services in the future. While details are still being finalized concerning fees, it is anticipated that financial assistance will be available. If you are interested in our Child Care program please call 973-684-5570 for additional information and to get your name on our list. ¨ NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: The College is pleased to announce several new academic offerings for Fall 1999: Automotive Technology Certificate in Engine Mechanics, Communications, Electronic Engineering Technology, Internet Web Page Developer Certificate, Interdisciplinary Laboratory Science Technology, Medical Coding Certificate, Medical Transcription Certificate, and PC Basic Skills Certificate. For additional information please contact the Admissions Office at 973-684-6868. ¨ ON-LINE COURSES: Also beginning in September, PCCC will be offering courses over the Internet. While these courses are not for everyone, they can be a part of an educational program for a motivated student with a busy schedule. This fall the following courses will be offered: Legal and Ethical Issues in Mass Communications (COM102), Basic Statistics (MA103), Introduction to Health Information Technology (HIT101), and Document Formatting/Computerized Typing I (OST101). Additional courses will be scheduled in the future. For additional information please contact the Admissions Office at 973-684- 6868. ¨ WANAQUE ACADEMIC CENTER: The new PCCC Wanaque Academic Center will be opening this fall with a full range of credit and non-credit offerings. The twenty-acre campus is located on Union Avenue in Wanaque (1/4 mile from Exit 55 on Route 287). A temporary office has been opened at the College’s Pompton Lakes Extension Center at 750 Hamburg Turnpike in Pompton Lakes. For additional information please call 973-831-1997. ¨ ACADEMIC HALL EXPANSION: In addition to housing our new Child Care Center, our new building will provide expanded library facilities with the latest technology as well as new classrooms and lecture halls. ¨ BOOKSTORE: A new and expanded PCCC bookstore will be opening at 126 Broadway this fall, right next to the new Academic Hall. In the year ahead you can expect additional changes at PCCC including: expanded Child Care and on-line course offerings, a new student lounge, and the opening of our Conference Center in the former Hamilton Club facility on Church Street. If you have not yet registered for the fall semester, the summer is a great time to register and avoid the “fall rush.” Registration is being held July 19, 26, and August 3. I look forward to welcoming you back to PCCC this fall. Sincerely, Steven
M. Rose, Ed.D. SUMMER ACADEMY T0 BEGIN AT PCCC PATERSON – The Urban Education Consortium's “Science, Math & Technology (SMT) College Bound Program” is accepting applications for a few student spots still available in its '99 Summer Academy at Passaic County Community College. Beginning July 12, the four-week program will take college-bound students into the world of science, math and technology with a variety of hands-on activities and field trips. The Summer Academy is just one component of the SMT College Bound Program; participating students will also benefit from an academic program offered during the school years that precede their entrance to college. The SMT program welcomes public and private school students in grades 9 through 12 from throughout Passaic County to build their knowledge in science, math and technology in preparation for college admission. Primarily funded by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education, the program is free to all participants. College President Dr. Steven Rose explained that PCCC is one of 15 institutions of higher learning in the Garden State hosting this special program, which is now marking its second year at PCCC. The ’99 Summer Academy will operate week-days –except Fridays-- out of the College’s downtown Paterson campus. For more information or to register, please call Dr. Shirl Burns, Executive Director of the Urban Education Consortium, at (973) 684~52Ol. [PR2000:01-SummAcad;07/07/99]
PCCC STUDENT WINS NURSING AWARD PATERSON -- Faced with the demands of family and employment, a Passaic County Community College nursing student has received the financial “boost” she needed from The Concerned Black Nurses of Newark Inc. PCCC President Dr. Steven Rose announced that 26-year-old freshman Georgette Spinella has been honored as the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship from the respected nursing organization. Spinella, who maintains an outstanding academic average, was one of only four New Jersey students so distinguished, Dr. Rose said. Ms. Sylvia Edge, Director of Nursing Education at PCCC, marvels at how Spinella manages to keep up with academic assignments with her busy schedule of family and full-time work at an Andover nursing home. For Spinella, the desire to become a nurse goes back to childhood, “I remember playing the part of a nurse at a school festival around the age of 10,” she said. Financial pressures forced Spinella to drop out of the nursing program she attended after graduating from high school, but she never gave up the dream. A decade later, after having three children, Spinella decided ”if there was a right time for change, it would be now. I applied to the PCCC Nursing Program and I’m now on the road to success.” Spinella, who came to this country from Jamaica, describes the scholarship from The Concerned Black Nurses of Newark Inc. as encouragement to continue her education. Spinella was honored in May at the 1999 Scholarship Awards Luncheon hosted by The Concerned Black Nurses of Newark Inc., a group that works to address health-care needs in urban areas and recognize outstanding health-care professionals and civic leaders. Commenting on the award, Governor Whitman said that the “dedication of skilled and committed nurses remains vital to the delivery of top-quality health care throughout the Garden State and around the world.” The PCCC Nursing Program is one of the many career paths offered at the College, where rising enrollment has sparked the expansion of its Paterson campus, along with the new Wanaque Academic Center to the north. For more information on any of these programs, contact the Admissions Office at (973)-684-6868. [raa/sj//PRr99:35-NurseAward; 06/17/99] The PCCC Web Site may be found
at www.pccc.cc.nj.us. PC REPAIR CERTIFICATION AT PCCC PATERSON - - Passaic County Community College Office of Continuing Education is offering the PC Repair A+ Certification Course this summer at its downtown Paterson campus. Those interested in pursuing careers as a Computer Repair Technician, Bench Technician, or Help Desk Technician can gain the necessary hands-on skills beginning Monday, July 19. In eleven weeks, students can train for a job in the rapidly changing world of computers. Another day time class will begin in October at the Paterson campus. Students may attend evenings in October as well at the new Wanaque Academic Center. Dr. Steven Rose, President of PCCC, points out that the 16-week evening class at Wanaque will be the first of its kind in the area. President Rose added that the evening hours allow those considering a career change to train for this move while still maintaining their daytime jobs. The A+ Certification is a nationally recognized credential that has been instituted by CompTia (the Computer Technology Industry Association) to regulate the industry and create quality in the field. The PC Repair A+ Certification Course might be the stepping stone to further one's studies for a degree in PCCC's fast growing state of the art Computer and Information Sciences Department. For registration and information, contact Ann Marie Santora at PCCC, (973) 684-6152. Funding is available for eligible students. The PCCC Web Site may be found at
www.pccc.cc.nj.us . PCCC TO CELEBRATE DIVERSITY AT COMMENCEMENT PATERSON -- Passaic County Community College President Steven Rose announced that PCCC has chosen “Celebrating Our Diversity” as the theme for the 27th Annual Commencement, scheduled for Thursday, May 27, at 7 P.M. in the College’s main campus gymnasium. More than 200 students are expected to receive diplomas on that date before honored guests like Passaic County Freeholder Deputy Director Georgia Scott. Those assembled will hear a variety of inspirational music provided by the Joy Unlimited Youth Mass Choir, consisting of more than 100 youths from the Tri-State area. The commencement address will be provided by valedictorian Alexander Hastick, captain of the Passaic Fire Department, who graduates with a 4.0 average and an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Fire Science Technology. Dr. Rose will preside over the graduation ceremony while Dr. Jacqueline Kineavy, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty, presents the candidates for degrees. Refreshments will follow in the school cafeteria. President Rose added that another special date this month is the Graduate Awards Ceremony to honor student achievements on Tuesday, May 25, 7 P.M. in the College Theatre, One College Boulevard, downtown Paterson. [raa//PR99:33;Grad’n; 05/21/99] Contact: R. Alum; President’s Office, PATERSON
-- Registration for a
variety of credit and non-credit summer courses starts on May 25 at Passaic
County Community College and its off-campus sites. Tuesday,
May 25, 9:30 a.m.-3:30
p.m.; The PCCC Extension Center at Pompton Lakes, located at 750 Hamburg Turnpike, will also open for student registration on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 25 and 26, 5-7:30 p.m. Likewise, the PCCC Office of Continuing Education has prepared a series of academic and personal enhancement programs for the summer. Everyone from kids to adults will find opportunities to expand their horizons with these courses. One example is the College for Kids, three weeks of morning program for ages 7-11 teaching basic sciences and the arts, starting July 12. Health courses include the
Among
the computer courses taught this summer will be For retired individuals and those planning for this big step, there is Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement at the Pompton Lakes Center on Tuesdays, June 1-22, or Thursdays, June 3-24 at Lakeland High School, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at both sites. Students do not even have to leave their homes to learn about import/export. Trade Worldwide in Nine Weeks is taught through the Internet on Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., from June 22 to Aug. 17. Recreation interests can be met with two other PCCC courses: Personal Watercraft and Boating Safety Certification on May 26 and 27; June 16 and 17; and July 7 and 8, all 7-10 p.m. at the Pompton Lakes Center; and Introduction To Fu-Jow Pai Kung Fu (martial arts for ages 14 and older) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 6 to 29, 5-7 p.m., at the PCCC gym. Registration for credit courses is as
simple as calling 973-684-6868, or visit the PCCC Paterson campus. To register for the Continuing Education
courses, please call 973-684-6153,
or mail a registration form to the Office of Continuing Education,
PCCC, [PR99:31;SummReg; 05/18/99pm] Contact: R. Alum; President’s Office, CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES THIS SPRING AT P.C.C.C.PATERSON - The Defensive Driving Course offered by the Office of Continuing Education at Passaic County Community College could be the ticket to reduced insurance premiums for those who participate May 4 and 6 at Clifton High School. Approved by the National Safety Council, this is one of numerous courses available this spring from PCCC. Some of the spring courses are geared toward professional and personal enrichment, such as Career Transitions, helping to smooth the way to a new job, on April 13-15 at PCCC’s Pompton Lakes Extension Center. From April 26 to June 28, the College will again host the A+ Certificate course in Personal Computer Repair at the Pompton Lakes site. Another kind of certification is also available for those who enroll in the Division of Fire Safety Fire Inspector course, April 5-23, at both Clifton High and the Pompton Lakes Center. Business courses offered at Clifton High include Purchasing Management, April 13-May 25; and Benchmarking, which teaches industry analysis, on April 21-June 2. The professional and enrichment will continue at PCCC’s Pompton Lakes Center with Fundamentals of Inventory Management & Control, April 29-May 27; along with two Microsoft training courses: Introduction to Microsoft Excel, April 21-May 3, and Microsoft Access, April 20-30. Both Microsoft classes will also be available at PCCC’s main campus in downtown Paterson on April 14-26, as well as on May 22-June 26 for Microsoft Excel, and on April 28-May 10 for Microsoft Access. Other computer technology educational options include Microsoft Frontpage, which teaches how to create a Website, May 8-15; and PowerPoint, which teaches how to make business presentations with graphics, April 24-May 1, both in Pompton Lakes. Additional computer classes will also be available at Lakeland High School in Wanaque, namely Advanced Microsoft Word, May 17-26, and Intermediate Windows 95, May 20-28. On the investment front, a Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement course is scheduled to run one evening a week, April 13-May 11, at Clifton High School; April 14-May 5, at Pompton Lakes; and April 15-May 6, at Lakeland High. Another course, How to Buy and Sell Real Estate Wisely, will be held April 12 at Lakeland High. The downtown Paterson campus will be the site for two additional courses: Certified Nurse’s Aide Program, on May 26-June 22, and EMT-B Recertification, May 17-21. Finally, as the summer approaches, Passaic County residents interested in boating certification may enroll in the Personal Watercraft and Boating Safety Course, offered at the Pompton Lakes Center April 14-15, as well as May 3-4. To register in any of these courses and for further information, call PCCC’s Office of Continuing Education at 973/684-6153. [raa/PR:ContEd;Spr99:28; 04/07/99] Contact: R. Alum; President’s Office, PCCC BREAKS SECOND ENROLLMENT RECORD PATERSON - Passaic County Community College welcomed nearly 4,000 students at its Spring 1999 registration, setting an enrollment record once again. Although fall is typically the most popular time for students to register, PCCC experienced a record enrollment hike for a spring term -- up six percent from Spring of 1998. This semester’s enrollment is the second such record realized at PCCC in less than a year. The number of students in the Fall 98 semester was the largest in the history of the College, climbing eight percent to 4,222 students. Steven Rose, President of PCCC, said that enrollment trends demonstrate the need for the expansion of college facilities to meet the demands of Passaic County residents. Dr. Rose reports that PCCC is well on its way to accomplishing just that with construction in progress at PCCC’s main campus in downtown Paterson and a new 40,000-square-foot Academic Center taking root in Wanaque. New construction at the Paterson campus will provide a child-care center and additional classrooms, while augmenting the already state-of-the-art library with more computer terminals connected to the Internet. Just a walking distance away, PCCC is also renovating Paterson’s centennial Hamilton Club as a site for Continuing Education programs, an art gallery, and a conference center for community use. Residents of northern Passaic County will be interested in the Academic Center in Wanaque, which is scheduled to open in the fall, providing a convenient educational campus for more than 1,000 students. PCCC offers more than 40 different academic programs with flexible school hours and courses tailored to the employment needs of Passaic County. For more information on PCCC programs, contact the Office of Admissions at 973-684-6868. [raa//PR-99:27;Spr99;03/31/99] Contact: R. Alum; President’s Office, PCCC ENRICHMENT AND PROFESSIONAL COURSES THIS MONTH PATERSON -- Passaic County Community College is hosting a variety of Continuing Education courses this month to capture every interest, from computers and construction to recreational boating. To accommodate working students, many of these programs are available in the evening and at convenient sites. One highlight of the March array of career enrichment options is a four-night workshop designed to prepare students for the Civil Service Exam. Those interested should act now as classes begin Wednesday, March 10, at Clifton High School. The fee for this course is $77. Additional career-advancement evening courses at PCCC can be found in the field of computers, such as Introduction to Windows 95, on Mar. 9-19, at PCCC’s Pompton Lakes Extension Center; as well as on Mar. 17- 29, at PCCC’s main campus. Other evenings courses include Building Inspectors Certificate (Mar. 16-May 27, at the Clifton High School), Construction Law (Mar. 9-Apr 6, at the Pompton Lakes Center), along with Business Costing and Management (Mar. 11–May 20, at Clifton High School). Still other workplace concerns are tackled in Hazardous Materials Awareness Level I, a one-day workshop on Mar. 20; and N.J. State Police Confined Space Awareness, a one evening course on Mar. 24. Both of these courses are offered at PCCC’s main campus. With summer on its way, North Jersey residents also can take advantage of a course designed to get them ready to operate jet skis and powerboats. Those who successfully complete the Personal Watercraft and Boating Safety course will receive the New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate. This two-evening course will be offered every month until July, inclusive. For more information about these and future personal and career enrichment courses, please call 684-6153, or visit the Office of Continuing Education in Room E-205 at the PCCC main campus, conveniently located at One College Boulevard in the historic section of downtown Paterson. [RAA/dr/99:25ContEdMar] Contact: R. Alum; President’s Office, THE RUTGERS UNIVERSITY ON-SITE TRANSFER DAY The Rutgers University (Newark & New Brunswick) On-Site Transfer Day has been scheduled for February 24th from 3 - 7 p.m. in room H014. The sign up sheet, applications and transcript request forms are available at the Career Services, room H011. The sign up sheet will be posted on a table outside H011 for students to complete. The deadline for signing up for an interview is Friday, February 19. Students who have completed 45 or more college credits have been invited to participate. Students will need to:
Students will receive an immediate decision from the Rutgers University representative. If additional information is needed, please contact
PCCC ANNOUNCES CAREER TRAINING PROGRAMS PATERSON — The Office of Continuing Education at Passaic County Community College is presenting two career training programs leading to certification in the growing allied health fields of Pharmacy Technician and Physical Therapy Aide. Students enrolled in the Pharmacy Tech Program can learn all areas of pharmacy practice during 50 hours of hands-on training provided by an experienced registered pharmacist. Beginning on Monday, February 22, the 10-week program will be conducted on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9:15 at Clifton High School. The total cost is $799 which includes the textbook, supplies and job placement assistance. Students could also choose to enter the health field as Physical Therapy Aides through a training program scheduled from February 23 to March 18 at Clifton High School. Classes will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 9:15 p.m. The cost is $1,099,which includes a textbook and career placement guidance. Dr. Theresa Lewis, Assistant Dean of Continuing Education, explains that job opportunities for the physical therapy aide are expanding on many horizons, from hospitals to nursing homes. For more information on the above courses, contact the PCCC Office of Continuing Education at 973-684-6153. Throughout the year, the Office of Continuing Education provides diverse avenues for adults to explore new careers or advance old ones, often with the convenience of evening hours. The Office offers several certificate programs for professional and occupational advancement, not only in the health field but also in public service areas such as law enforcement and fire safety. [RAA/dr/ic/k;r:99:24;2/11/99] Contact: R. Alum; President’s Office, PCCC OBSERVES AMERICAN HEART MONTH PATERSON - In conjunction with American Heart Month in February, the Food Service Department of Passaic County Community College will be getting into action with Health & Wellness Days. During the month, students, staff, faculty, and the public at large can take advantage of blood pressure screenings offered with the assistance of the Paterson Division of Health. Screenings will be offered from 2 to 4 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday, February 8 and 10. Jennifer Proper, of the PCCC Food Service Department, reported that last year’s program resulted in several participants being referred to their own physicians when the screenings revealed elevated blood pressure levels. In addition, the Paterson Division of Health will provide information on disease prevention from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Feb. 16 at College cafeteria entrance. The month of February will also see a special focus on low fat, low cholesterol cooking in the Food Service Preparation Program at PCCC. This full-time, open enrollment program trains students as cooks and chefs in all areas of the kitchen, from restaurants to hospitals and nursing homes. The especially healthy recipes will be shared by visitors to the College cafeteria. Dr. Steven Rose, President of PCCC, noted that the emphasis on health comes at a time when studies show many Americans are not paying 100-percent attention to good nutrition. Food Service Preparation is one of 30 different academic programs offered by PCCC to meet the demands of a changing workplace. Located in the historic section of downtown Paterson, the College has served the residents of Passaic County and North Jersey for nearly three decades. For more information on PCCC programs and the Wellness Days events, contact the Admissions Office at 973/684-6868. [RAA/dr/ic:99:23;2/3/99p] Contact: R. Alum; President’s Office, 
DID YOU KNOW?
Americans are eating almost 20% more vegetables than they did a quarter century ago. However, in the last few years produce consumption has faltered because more people are eating away from home and they are choosing deep-fried French fries over green and leafy vegetables in restaurants and cafes. To make sure you’re not a health statistic, keep in mind that all fresh, frozen, dried and canned fruits and vegetables count toward the 5-A-Day goal, as long as they don’t have much added sugars or fat. The PCCC Food Service Dept., in cooperation with the Paterson Division of Health, invite you to be healthy for the New Year.
Stop by the table outside the cafeteria on the above dates. Pick up information and have your blood pressure checked.For more information, you can contact: Proper Jenifer; Food Service Department. PCCC SIGNS ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS PATERSON—Passaic County Community College students will find their educational dreams easier to reach in light of the college transfer agreements recently finalized with two different institutions of higher learning in the Garden State. Dr. Steven Rose, President of PCCC, announced the signing of new agreements that will pave the way for PCCC graduates to enter as juniors at Ramapo College of New Jersey in Mahwah and Rutgers University in Newark. PCCC students may now take advantage of affordable, quality programs at PCCC for the first two years of their college education and then use their Associate Degrees to gain entrance into a four-year college. With this dual-school approach, PCCC graduates can be on a fast track to earning a Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year academic facility. Cynthia Reese, Director of Academic Advisement at PCCC, noted that the agreement with Ramapo College will be particularly advantageous to PCCC students when the college opens its Wanaque Academic Center in the northern section of Passaic County, in proximity to Ramapo in Bergen County. Likewise, the PCCC-Rutgers agreement will be more appealing to PCCC students in good standing in the liberal arts. Dr. Jacqueline Kineavy, PCCC Vice President for Academic Affairs, added that PCCC academic advisors work closely with their counterparts at each of the receiving institutions to ensure a smooth transition for transferring students. PCCC has already entered into similar transfer agreements with various colleges and universities, not only in New Jersey but also in other states, notably in New York and Pennsylvania. A comparable agreement is pending with East Stroudsburg University, in eastern Pennsylvania. When concluded, this partnership will prove particularly beneficial for students now enrolled in PCCC’s nursing and other allied medical programs given East Stroudsburg’s wide reputation in such professional fields. Conveniently located in the historic district of downtown Paterson, PCCC offers more than 30 different programs of study. For more information on how PCCC can be a key to educational and career success, call the Office of Admissions at 973/684-6868. [RAA/dr/ic:99:22,01/27/99] Contact: R. Alum; President’s Office, SPECIAL REQUESTS COURSES AT PCCC Paterson – Passaic County Community College is offering its "By Special Request" course series with affordable classes like "Computer Training for Business" and "Spanish for Public Service." These courses are designed to help employees gain hands-on computer skills, or learn how to communicate with Spanish-speaking clients on the job. "By Special Request" is a series of courses provided by the College’s Office of Contract Training—which is headed by Elizabeth Marinace—and developed with input from area businesses. Spanish for Public Service will be offered at the Clifton High School on Thursdays, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., beginning on January 21 and ending on May 6. This course, which places an emphasis on conversational Spanish, can be taken for no grade or as a college-level elective. Computer Training for Business is a series of one-day hands-on computer seminars specially designed for businesses. Focusing on a different Microsoft topic each week, the classes will be held at PCCC’s Pompton Lakes Extension Center. The cost is $119 per student. The first course will begin on Friday, January 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration information is available by calling the PCCC Office of Contract Training, at 973/684-6126. Contact: R. Alum; President’s Office, [RAA/dr/ic:99:21,01/20/99]
PATERSON – Registration for spring semester at Passaic County Community College will take place on January 12, 13, and 14 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 and 4-7 p.m., according to Brian Lewis, Dean of Admissions and Enrollment Management at the College. Students can register in the gym of the main campus, located at One College Boulevard in downtown Paterson. Registration has also been scheduled at the following off-campus sites: Pompton Lakes Extension Center at 750 Hamburg Turnpike on January 11 and 13 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.; Clifton High School, 333 Colfax Avenue (Room N216) and Pompton Lakes High School, Lakeside Avenue – both set for January 12 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.; Lakeland Regional High School, Conklintown Road, Wanaque, on January 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Prior to registration, all students must complete a Basic Skills or English as A Second Language test and also submit any applications for financial aid. For information on enrollment, please contact the Office of Admissions at (973) 684-6868. Contact: R. Alum; President’s Office, [raa/dr:td; 99-20; 12/23/98] PCCC RECEIVES NEW STATE GRANTS PATERSON – Passaic County Community College President Steven Rose recently announced that the College has secured five new State grants totaling more than one half million dollars. These grants will enhance the quantity and quality of educational services at PCCC as well as in local schools and will further benefit the community at large. Dr. Rose explained that the grants come from three different State sources: the Department of Education, the State Library, and the Commission on Higher Education. The New Jersey Department of Education has awarded the College nearly $400,000 to implement the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education grant. Dr. Jacqueline Kineavy, PCCC’s Vice President for Academic Affairs, explained that the Perkins grant will enhance program development in several of PCCC’s two-year degree programs. The grant will also support PCCC’s Career Center, the Nurse Aide Program, and faculty development, as well as activities for students with disabilities. A second grant from the New Jersey Department of Education, the Tech Prep program, was funded at nearly $100,000 and will enable the College to work with local schools to develop a seamless transition to higher education. The Tech Prep program prepares students for entry into New Jersey’s emerging career areas. A third state grant, in the amount of $50,000, was issued by the New Jersey State Library to connect the College to PALS PLUS, a computer consortium of Passaic County libraries. PCCC students will benefit from increased access to information, and county programs will be able to access the College’s on-line catalog from remote locations. The College’s location in Paterson’s downtown Urban Enterprise Zone has led to a $25,000 planning grant from the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education. PCCC will use this grant to explore its role in urban revitalization and to partner with local businesses and community organizations. Additionally, the College is now a partner in a $160,000 grant awarded to the Passaic County School-to-Careers Partnership. This funding from the New Jersey Department of Education will help PCCC coordinate an "Educator in the Workplace" activity next summer, affording 50 local educators five days of experience at the worksite. For more than a quarter century, PCCC has been providing affordable, quality education to Passaic County area residents. The five State grants recently awarded to PCCC will strengthen the College’s fine academic offerings while benefiting the community in general. Contact: R. Alum; President’s Office, [raa/dr/ts:td; 99-19; 12/22/98] PCCC SIGNS ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS PATERSON – Passaic County Community College students will find their educational dreams easier to reach with the signing of several college transfer agreements concluded this semester with three different colleges and universities in the tri-state area. Dr. Steven Rose, PCCC President, announced the recent signing of agreements with Ramapo College of New Jersey, in Mahwah, Rutgers University, in Newark, and East Stroudsburg University, in Pennsylvania. PCCC students can take advantage of a quality education and affordable tuition at PCCC for the first two years, and then use their Associate Degree to gain entrance into a four year college where they would complete the remaining two years for a Bachelor’s Degree. PCCC graduates are now eligible for at least junior status at any of the three recipient institutions. Dr. Jacqueline Kineavy, PCCC Vice President for Academic Affairs, noted that the agreement with Ramapo College will be particularly advantageous to PCCC students when the College opens its Wanaque Academic Center in the northern section of Passaic which is close to Ramapo in Bergen county. The East Stroudsburg agreement will prove convenient for students now enrolled in PCCC’s nursing and other allied medical programs since East Stroudsburg has a national reputation in such fields. Conveniently located in the historic district of downtown Paterson, and offering more than 30 different programs of study, PCCC has already entered into similar transfer agreements with various institutions of higher learning in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, as well as in other states. Additional articulation agreements are under consideration with other in- and out-of-state colleges and universities for the benefit of PCCC graduates. For more information on how PCCC can be a key to educational and career success, call the Office of Admissions at (973) 684-6868. [raa/dr:td; 99-19; 12/11/98] Contact: R. Alum; President’s Office,
The tenth day report shows that PCCC had an eight and half percent increase in enrollment this past fall. Our increase was the highest of any college in New Jersey. Of the nineteen community colleges, twelve reported declines in enrollment. Please note the nice increase in FTE over the past few years. Congratulations to everyone for making this possible. PATERSON – Passaic County Community College’s Office of Continuing Education is graduating its first class of PC Repair Technicians on December 15. A Free Information Seminar to find out how to enter this promising field of computer repair technology will be held on Tuesday, December 15, at 5 p.m. at the PCCC Pompton Lakes Extension Center, 750 Hamburg Turnpike. A second Free Information Seminar will be offered at the PCCC main campus in Paterson on Thursday, December 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. in Room A-220. With classes beginning in January, Dr. Steven Rose, President of PCCC, pointed out that the seminars will provide an excellent opportunity to discover how to get started in the world of computer repair technology. For information and reservations, call the Continuing Education Office at (973) 684-6153. Contact: [raa/dr:td; 99-18; 12/4/98] PATERSON – The Passaic County Community College’s Division of Continuing Education invites children ages 7-12 to sample what PCCC has in store for the next semester of the KIDS COLLEGE. Children will have the opportunity to make a special holiday craft during the college’s free Kid’s Kraft Day, to be offered on Saturday, December 5, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., at the college’s Pompton Lakes Extension Center, 750 Hamburg Turnpike. PCCC President Dr. Steven Rose noted that while providing great fun for children, Kid’s Kraft Day will present an occasion for the public to learn more about the educational and recreational programs available through PCCC’s KIDS COLLEGE. Those interested in attending Kid’s Kraft Day should sign up as soon as possible since space is limited. For more information and registration, please call the Office of Continuing Education at PCCC, at (973) 684-9153. Contact: R. Alum; [raa/dr:td; 99-17; 11/19/98] DONNA BRIEN AND STEPHEN HOOP
EXHIBITS IN PATERSON November 12, 1998 The Passaic County Cultural and Heritage Council at Passaic County Community College is pleased to present an exhibition of paintings by Donna Brien in the Broadway Gallery from December 3 through December 21, 1998. An exhibition of silkscreen celebrity fingerprints by Stephen HOOP will be on exhibit from December 3, 1998 through January 28, 1999. The gallery is located at Passaic County Community College on Broadway at Memorial Drive in downtown Paterson. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., and Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Admission to the exhibit is FREE. Shape, pattern, negative space, and color are characteristic of Donna Brien’s still life paintings. Brien’s artistic stimuli are from the rich fabrics and objects d’art to which she is exposed in her career as an interior designer, the flowers in her grandparents’ florist shop, and of a shell collection. While studying painting, Ms. Brien began covering the entire surface of her paintings with patterns. This first attempt resulted in "Chinese Mosaic," a painting which became the first of her series to be published by a greeting card company. Briens’ representational, almost photographic work can be seen in this exhibition. The artist HOOP started showing his work in New York’s East Village in the eighties. Since that time he has had numerous exhibitions in gallery, museum and alternative settings. In addition to those endeavors, he continues to do performance art in New York nightclubs and brings his creative abilities to the general public with his street-driven "Art Cars". The latest series of work coming from his studio is a variety of colorful silkcreens of fingerprint portraits. HOOP gathers the fingerprints of celebrities such as Wally "Famous" Amos, Elvira "Mistress of the Dark," and a New Jersey contingent including Allen Ginsberg, Uncle Floyd, and the Amazing Kreskin. For further information please call: The Passaic County Cultural and Heritage Council at Passaic County Community College has been named a Distinguished Arts Organization and is funded, in part, by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State. Contact: November 12, 1998 Curious George "Curious George," the loveable little monkey in the books by H.A. and Margret Rey, has delighted children (and their parents !) for over 50 years. Throughout the original seven-book series, George's curiosity always leads him into mischief, but then proves itself to be an essential ingredient in his discovery of the world around him. Adapting scenes from "Curious George Takes a Job," "Curious George Gets a Medal," and "Curious George Goes to the Hospital," Theatreworks' new musical play takes the fun route in exploring the changes in a family relationship when someone new gets involved. This delightful musical will be presented to children from kindergarten through third grade by the Passaic County Cultural & Heritage Council's Young People's Theatre Series at Passaic County Community College, Ellison Street and Memorial Drive, Paterson, New Jersey, on December 1 and 3, 1998 at 9:45 AM and 10:45 AM. Admission is free for Paterson students, but reservations are required. Please call (973) 684-6182. The Young People's Theatre is funded, in part, by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Paterson Public Schools, New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, and Passaic County Community College. Ellis Island Stories Ellis Island Stories is a play based on a collection of oral histories from immigrants who actually passed through Ellis Island between 1892 and 1924. The program will be performed at the Passaic County Community College Theatre, Ellison Street at Memorial Drive, Paterson, New Jersey, on December 15 and 17, 1998 at 9:15 A.M. and 10:45 A.M. The performance is presented by the Passaic County Cultural & Heritage Council's Young People's Theatre Series at Passaic County Community College. Admission is free for Paterson students, but reservations are required. Call (973) 684-6182. "Three immigrant characters from various nationalities and an immigration inspector tell about the hardships of their journeys to America…" Ellis Island Stories emphasize "…the human dimension of the immigration experience and fosters appreciation of other cultures." The Young People's Theatre Series is funded, in part, through the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Paterson Public Schools, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, and Passaic County Community College. Ginga Brasileira’s "Free to Dance" Ginga Brasileira’s "Free to Dance" showcases the samba, Brazil’s national dance by Efraim Silva and his fellow performers. The program will be performed at the Passaic County Community College Theater, Ellison Street at Memorial Drive, Paterson, New Jersey, on December 8 and December 10, 1998 at 9:15 A.M. and 10:45 A.M. The performance is presented by the Passaic County Cultural & Heritage Council's Young People's Theatre Series at Passaic County Community College.Come along with Efraim Silva and Ginga Brasileira as they travel from Brazil’s 16th century slave plantations to Rio’s Carnival in an exploration of Afro-Brazilian culture through dance…the gymnastic capoeria and the cane cutter’s maculele. The performers will also discuss Brazilian history and culture, sing in Portuguese, and play traditional Brazilian instruments. Admission is free for Paterson students, but reservations are required. Call (973) 684-6182. The Young People's Theatre Series is funded, in part, through the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Paterson Public Schools, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, and Passaic County Community College. Contact: PCCC HOSTS CAREER EXPLORATION WEEK PATERSON – Dr. Steven Rose, President of Passaic County Community College, announced that the College will hold "Career Exploration Week," from Monday, November 9 to Friday, November 13. During the week, thirteen of the College’s academic program majors will be hosting Open Houses. Dr. Donald Generals, PCCC’s Dean of Student and Cultural Affairs, described the Open Houses as a convenient way for those interested to gather information about programs and careers. It is also a special opportunity for the public at large to grow familiar with PCCC and its educational programs as well as the diverse career opportunities in today’s job market. Dean Generals added that participants will have a chance to meet faculty, college counselors, students, and alumni, as well as seasoned practicing professionals from the respective fields. Indeed, they will be at hand to answer questions about the curriculum, qualifications for transfer to four-year colleges after graduation from PCCC, and employment prospects for the wide variety of degree and certificate programs offered by the College. Open Houses will be held for the following majors: November 9, Criminal Justice; November 10, Business, Office Systems Technology, Math and Engineering, and Early Childhood Education; November 11, Science, Human Services, Computer Science and Computer and Information Sciences, and Health Information Technology; November 12, Radiography and Respiratory Therapy, Communications, Nursing, and Business. Also, in conjunction with Career Exploration Week, the College’s new Career Services will host a full-day Open House on Friday, November 13. For further details about the Career Exploration Week and the Open Houses, contact the Career Services at (973) 684-6203 or 6105. Space is limited; pre-registration is strongly suggested. PCCC’s main campus is conveniently located at One College Boulevard, in the historic section of downtown Paterson. [raa/dr:td; 99-16; 11/6/98] PCCC MARKS HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT WEEK PATERSON – Passaic County Community College will hold a career workshop to mark National Health Information Management Week. The free workshop will begin 6:30 p.m. on November 11 in Hamilton Hall at the college’s downtown Paterson campus. Professor Lisa DeLiberto, RRA, chairperson of the Health Information Technology Program at PCCC, noted the college offers two career routes for Health Information Management (HIM) professionals, namely: *Associate Degree in Applied Science – A two-year career track where students learn different aspects of the health-information technology field. *Certificate in Medical Coding – The one-year program prepares students for employment in medical coding. Like many PCCC programs, the HIM program – which may be pursued on a full- or part-time basis – is designed to meet the current demands of the workplace. For more information on HIM careers, as well as the November 11th workshop, contact Professor DeLiberto at (973) 684-6297. [raa/dr:td; 99-15; 10/30/98] Contact: PCCC, RUTGERS SIGN ARTICULATION AGREEMENT PATERSON – Dr. Steven Rose, President of Passaic County Community College, announced that the path for PCCC graduates interested in pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree at the Newark Campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, has been streamlined as a result of a joint admissions agreement signed recently by representatives of both institutions. Many PCCC graduates continue their college careers at senior schools, especially in the tri-state area. Since 1971, PCCC has offered the opportunity of the first two years of a college education to thousands of students at an affordable cost. As a result of the PCCC-Rutgers agreement, a PCCC graduate with an Associate Degree and a minimum of a 3.0 (B) grade point average is now eligible for automatic admission as a junior to Rutgers-Newark. Academic advisors at both schools will help smooth the transition by ensuring that students take the necessary courses at PCCC. On hand for the signing of this agreement, which took place at Rutgers, were President Steven Rose and Academic Affairs Vice President Jacqueline Kineavy – for PCCC – as well as Provost Norman Samuelson and Arts & Sciences Dean Steven Diner – for Rutgers. Conveniently located in the historic district of downtown Paterson, and offering more than 30 different programs of study, PCCC has already entered into similar agreements with various institutions of higher learning in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, as well as in other states. Additional articulation agreements are under consideration with in- and out-of-state colleges and universities for the benefit of PCCC students. For more information on how PCCC can be a key to educational and career success, call the Office of Admissions at (973) 684-6868. [raa/dr:td; 99-15; 10/27/98] Contact: R. Alum; President’s Office, Passaic County Cultural and Heritage Council, Poetry Center, and Young People’s Theatre Win New Jersey State Council on the Arts Grants Date: October 26, 1998 The Poetry Center, Passaic County Cultural and Heritage Council, and the Young People’s Theatre Series of the Passaic County Cultural and Heritage Council, all at Passaic County Community College, have received grants totaling $113,000 from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State (NJSCA). The Poetry Center at Passaic County Community College, which has become a national center offering a variety of services with a strong emphasis on the multicultural experience, received a $20,000 grant. The Poetry Center features the Distinguished Poets Series, the Paterson Poetry Prize, the Allen Ginsberg Poetry Awards, the Paterson Fiction Prize and the Paterson Prize for Books for Young People. It also publishes the monthly New Jersey Poetry Calendar, the annual Paterson Literary Review, and the New Jersey Poetry Resource Book. It houses a collection of poetry magazines and books in the Learning Resource Center at Passaic County Community College. The Passaic County Cultural and Heritage Council at Passaic County Community College (PCCHC) has received a block grant of $91,100. The Council administers re-grants to community cultural organizations, provides local arts development and technical assistance to emerging and developing arts organizations as well as other non-profit organizations doing arts programming. The Council publishes the bi-annual Passaic County Arts Directory, Media Guide to Metropolitan New Jersey, and the monthly newsletter, Passaic County Arts News. The Council also presents art exhibits in the LRC and Broadway Galleries of Passaic County Community College. The Young People’s Theatre Series, a special project of the Passaic County Cultural and Heritage Council, has received a General Program Support grant of $10,000. The Young People’s Theatre Series has provided high-quality theater and music performances for the children of the Paterson Public Schools since 1989. It also brings writers into the schools to conduct writing workshops and Meet-the-Author sessions. "We are very happy to have the continued support of the New Jersey Council on the Arts to enable us to continue bringing the arts to the people of Passaic County," says Maria Mazziotti Gillan, Director of all three organizations. For information about any of these programs and services, please call (973) 684-6555. Contact: PCCC SETS ENROLLMENT RECORD IN FALL ’98 PATERSON – Enrollment at Passaic County Community College rose eight percent to 4,222 students for the Fall 1998 semester. This is the largest enrollment in the history of the college, according to PCCC President Steven Rose. Dr. Rose stated that "these are exciting times at PCCC with new programs being offered in Health Information Technology, Human Services, Electronic Engineering Technology, Medical Coding, and numerous continuing education programs in computers and business." And he added, "clearly, our strong academic programs combined with affordable tuition have fueled the growth at PCCC." PCCC has also installed a state-of-the-art campus network, providing all students with access to the Internet. Moreover, construction has begun on new college facilities that will provide a childcare center, expanded library, and additional classroom facilities in Paterson, as well as an Academic Center in Wanaque, upcounty. These facilities are scheduled to open in September 1999. In addition, PCCC has announced the following recent administrative and faculty appointments: *Maurice Feigenbaum, Vice President for Administration and Finance. Mr. Feigenbaum brings to PCCC wide experience in higher education finance, with previous positions at Columbia University and most recently as Vice President at Hudson County Community College. *Dr. Theresa A. Lewis, Assistant Dean for Continuing Education. Dr. Lewis most recently served as Director of Continuing Education at the College of New Rochelle in New York. *Kathleen Kelly-Sinangil, English As A Second Language (ESL) Instructor. Professor Kelly-Sinangil has taught ESL throughout the country and in Taiwan. *Joan Kydd, ESL Instructor. Kydd last instructed at St. John’s University and Mercy College, both in New York. *Dr. Laura Pelner McCarthy, Assistant Professor for Communications. McCarthy comes to PCCC to continue in her teaching specialty of Communications. She has spent years in all aspects of the Communications field, from teacher to professional writer and producer for both radio and TV. *Robert W. Scronic, Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Sciences. Scronic comes to PCCC well versed in technology, having spent the last 21 years as a software engineer at AT&T. *Sal Washah, Instructor, Computer and Information Sciences. Washah is a familiar face at PCCC, having taught mathematics at the Paterson campus, in addition to serving as instructor for both Bell Atlantic Professional Services and Plaza School of Technology. PCCC offers a comprehensive set of academic programs designed for both transfer and direct career entry as well as English As A Second Language and Continuing Education programs. For additional information or to request an application, contact the Admissions Office at 973-684-6868. [raa/dr:td; 99-14; 10/20/98] Contact: The Thunderbird American Indian Dancers Date: October 15, 1998 The Thunderbird American Indian Dancers preserve Native American culture by providing a realistic understanding of the First Nations through performance and educational activities. The program will be performed at the Passaic County Community College Theatre, Ellison Street at Memorial Drive, Paterson, New Jersey, on November 5, 1998 at 9:15 A.M. and 10:45 A.M. The performance is presented by the Passaic County Cultural & Heritage Council's Young People's Theatre Series at Passaic County Community College. The two person program, titled "Yah-oh-way," which means "it is good" in Hopi language, features dances from a number of Native American nations, all accompanied by song and drumming. The dancers, performing in colorful costumes, explain their movements and what each one traditionally signifies. Students will delight in participating in the challenging and funny feather dance. Admission is free for Paterson students, but reservations are required. Call (973) 684-6182. The Young People's Theatre Series is funded, in part, through the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Paterson Public Schools, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, and Passaic County Community College. Contact: ArtPower’s "Salem Justice" is a bold and suspenseful drama that provides an historical look into early America and what turned a small New England town against one of their own. The performance will be presented at the Passaic County Community College Theatre, Ellison Street at Memorial Drive, Paterson, New Jersey, on November 3, 1998 at 9:15 A.M. and 10:45 A.M. The performance is presented by the Passaic County Cultural & Heritage Council's Young People’s Theatre Series at Passaic County Community College. "Salem Justice" takes the audience to 1692 Salem, Massachusetts. Young Elizabeth Parris could get in trouble, because of Goodwife Rebecca, her teacher who is encouraging her to read books and write poetry, and her cousin who wants to teach her how to dance. Dancing and reading are prohibited in their small religious community. Torn between the forbidden hobbies she secretly yearns for and the thought of disrespecting her father, reticent Elizabeth decides to follow her cousin’s urgings and join in the fun…until the two of them are caught. They now face serious punishment. Admission is free for Paterson students, but reservations are required. Call 973-684-6182. The Young People’s Theatre Series is funded, in part, through the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Paterson Public Schools, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, and Passaic County Community College. Contact: MARK DOTY AND JAMES HABA TO READ IN PATERSON Date: October 5, 1998 The Distinguished Poets Series of the Poetry Center at Passaic County Community College is proud to present Mark Doty and James Haba in a reading on Saturday, November 7, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. The program will take place at the Paterson M |
