December 2017: Volume 3, Number 7

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Stevens’ STEM Diversity Gets Major Boost through New Scholarships, Partnerships and Grants

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Kean University’s Dr. Dil Ramanathan Named Inspiring Leader in STEM

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Jersey College Celebrates 5,000th Graduation with $30K Nursing Scholarship Awards

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College of Saint Elizabeth Senior Starting Non-Profit Organization Benefiting Children in Jamaica

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NJCU Conducts Supply Drives for Hurricane Victims in Houston and Puerto Rico

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Rowan at Gloucester Graduating College Before High School

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Secretary’s Column

‘The Equity Imperative’: We Are All Important to New Jersey’s Future

By Rochelle Hendricks Secretary of Higher Education

As 2017 draws to a close, it is time for us to reflect on the progress we have made and the challenges ahead of us. A few weeks ago, my office hosted an event entitled, “65 by ’25… Many Paths, One Future: The Equity Imperative,” at the Educational Testing Service (ETS) in Princeton. We heard an enlightening address from Dr. Michael T. Nettles, ETS senior vice president for research, and recognized four New Jersey programs for excellence and equity in education.

In New Jersey, we have announced a campaign to increase the number of working adults who have some level of education or training beyond high school. By 2025, our goal is to have 65 percent of our workforce attain a postsecondary credential – a steep increase from the current 50.2 percent.

While highlighting data in his recently released report, “Challenges and Opportunities in Achieving the National Postsecondary Degree Attainment Goals,” Dr. Nettles, as he always does, told it to us straight. We are a nation facing complex, systemic problems. He shared some disturbing, dismal data demonstrating how diverse populations have been adversely impacted, but also provided data about programs around the country that are achieving positive, dramatic results.

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MSU’s Scholars Program Puts Students in Stronger State of Mind

RVCC First College to be Recognized as NJ Sustainable Business

Georgian Court Raises Awareness of Domestic Violence

Rowan University: International Pharma Firm to Move to South Jersey Technology Park

By njsecretaryhighereducation on 04/19/2017

The Spanish multinational veterinary pharmaceutical company HIPRA has selected the South Jersey Technology Park at Rowan University for its North American headquarters. HIPRA plans to build 375,000 square feet of space for […]

Camden County College & University of the Sciences Are Building a Bridge

By njsecretaryhighereducation on 04/19/2017

A new program-to-program agreement allows students to transfer seamlessly. Camden County College (CCC) and University of the Sciences (USciences) teamed up to streamline a path for students seeking bachelor degrees. The two […]

Ocean Takes Lead on STEM Activities for Middle/High School and College Students

By njsecretaryhighereducation on 04/16/2017

Ocean County College’s (OCC) School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) has been active in reaching out to middle and high school students – not only in Ocean County but throughout […]

Mercer County Community College Opens New Building, Provides Enhanced Educational Opportunities in Trenton

By njsecretaryhighereducation on 04/16/2017

Mercer County Community College (MCCC) has added another chapter to higher education in downtown Trenton with the official opening of the Trenton Hall Annex, a modern, three-story building focusing on high-tech career […]

TCNJ’s New Telescope Can Examine Exoplanets, Galaxies, and Quasars

By njsecretaryhighereducation on 04/16/2017

The Department of Physics recently installed a new 27-inch telescope to strengthen its observational astronomy capabilities and engage more undergraduates in coursework and research experiences. The TCNJ Observatory has two domes, each […]

Atlantic Cape Community College, Rutgers-Camden Sign Conditional Admission Agreement

By njsecretaryhighereducation on 04/16/2017

Atlantic Cape Community College and Rutgers University – Camden signed a conditional admission agreement that will enable students from Atlantic or Cape May counties to earn their associate degrees at Atlantic Cape […]

Bloomfield College Focuses on STEM

By njsecretaryhighereducation on 04/16/2017

According to US News and World Report, science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) degrees have become more common for both men and women over the last decade. Even still, the U.S. Bureau […]

Rutgers University’s Minority Social Media Campaign

By njsecretaryhighereducation on 04/16/2017

In the first 20 hours of the campaign, 13,000 people were reached and there were an amazing 4,300 views of our video. Even more amazing, the average drop-off for videos on Facebook and […]

Stevens Names Dr. Jean Zu as Dean of the Schaefer School of Engineering & Science

By njsecretaryhighereducation on 04/16/2017

Christophe Pierre, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Stevens Institute of Technology announced that Jean Zu, Ph.D., P.Eng., an accomplished scholar of mechanical vibrations and dynamics, and mechatronics, has been […]

Saint Peter’s University: Surge for STEM

By njsecretaryhighereducation on 04/16/2017

West Campus is a hub of innovation these days. While undergraduate researchers on one floor test molecular reactions to synthetically produce a renewable source of energy, a team on another studies the […]

Secretary’s April 2017 Column

By njsecretaryhighereducation on 04/16/2017
Secretary of Higher Education Rochelle Hendricks

’65 by ’25’: Many Paths, One Future By Rochelle Hendricks Secretary of Higher Education As the semester draws to a close, I hope you will enjoy our special issue this month on […]

Seton Hall Appoints Alumna Mary Meehan as Interim President

By njsecretaryhighereducation on 04/16/2017

Mary Meehan ’72, M.A. ’74, Ph.D. ’01, a highly-respected higher education and healthcare leader, has been named interim president of Seton Hall. President Meehan, the first woman to lead the University, has […]

Saint Peter’s University Ranked as a National Leader in Upward Mobility

By njsecretaryhighereducation on 03/03/2017

Saint Peter’s University announced its ranking as a national leader in upward mobility in a recent study by The Equality of Opportunity Project titled, “Mobility Report Cards: The Role of Colleges in […]

Secretary’s March 2017 Column

By njsecretaryhighereducation on 03/03/2017

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Matter More than Ever By Rochelle Hendricks Secretary of Higher Education Historically, New Jersey has led the nation in providing a richly diverse student population with many pathways to […]

Lt. Governor Guadagno Honored at Council on Innovation Meeting

By njsecretaryhighereducation on 03/02/2017

Secretary of Higher Education Rochelle Hendricks (L) presents Lt. Governor Guadagno with a Certificate of Recognition for her success in attracting and retaining businesses in New Jersey.

Former Higher Education Administrator Honored for Service

By njsecretaryhighereducation on 03/02/2017

Secretary of Higher Education Rochelle Hendricks (L), and Director of Finance Marie Virella last month presented former Chief of Staff Betsy Garlatti (R) with an award in honor of her long and […]

For Our Next Issue: Invitation to Submit Articles, Photos on STEM Initiatives

By njsecretaryhighereducation on 03/02/2017

Secretary of Higher Education Rochelle Hendricks is inviting all institutions to submit articles and photographs which describe their exemplary programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). We normally invite you to submit […]

CCM Named National Center of Excellence for Cyber Security Education

By njsecretaryhighereducation on 03/02/2017

County College of Morris (CCM) has become the first community college in New Jersey to gain designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE 2Y) through a […]

Cumberland Strengthening Commitment to a Skilled Labor Force

By njsecretaryhighereducation on 03/02/2017

Cumberland County College’s neighboring educational facility, the John F. Scarpa Technical Education Center, has begun the transition of its adult programs to Cumberland County College. As a result of the collaboration, vital workforce […]

Atlantic Cape Announces New President

By njsecretaryhighereducation on 03/02/2017

The Atlantic Cape Community College Board of Trustees has named Dr. Barbara Gaba the new president of Atlantic Cape following the retirement of Dr. Peter L. Mora. Dr. Gaba, of Princeton Junction, […]

NJCU Launches Master’s Degree in Business Analytics and Data Science

By njsecretaryhighereducation on 03/02/2017

The NJCU School of Business at New Jersey City University has launched a Master of Science degree program in Business Analytics and Data Science designed to prepare students for careers in the […]

Kean Online Ranked Top 10 in New Jersey by Value Colleges

By njsecretaryhighereducation on 03/02/2017

Value Colleges recently named Kean University to their list of the Top 10 Best Online Colleges in New Jersey. Among the colleges recognized, Kean offers the most affordable tuition. The listing is […]

U.S. News and World Report Rankings for N.J. Online Graduate School Programs

By njsecretaryhighereducation on 03/02/2017

U.S. News and World Report recently released its rankings for online graduate programs, and here is how New Jersey schools fared: • Best Online MBA programs: Stevens Institute of Technology – #78 […]

Centenary Students to Present at Sigma Tau Delta’s International Convention

By njsecretaryhighereducation on 03/02/2017

Four Centenary University students have been selected to present at the Sigma Tau Delta International Convention in Louisville, Kentucky from March 29, 2017 through April 1, 2017. Sigma Tau Delta is an […]

Ocean Earns No. 1 Ranking In New Jersey

By njsecretaryhighereducation on 03/02/2017

Ocean County College (OCC) ranked number one out of 46 schools in the state of New Jersey that offer online classes or degree programs in an analysis conducted by OnlineColleges.com, which provides reliable […]

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