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VOLUME 22, ISSUE 3 • MARCH/APRIL 2020 HCCC Happenings A publication of the Communications Department HCCC GIVES BACK! Adoum Allamine, a criminal justice major, Phi Theta Kap- pa member, Vice President of the Criminal Justice Club, Hudson County Community College Secretary of the Honor Stu- The Division of Nursing and Health Sci- Through a donation drive, the Food and Shelter Co- delivering supplies to the Hudson Coun- dents Council, and a member ences donated additional PPE materials alition of Hudson County donated 548 food items to ty Office of Emergency Management. of NSLS, donated 10 boxes of in April to Christ Hospital and Hoboken Hudson County Community College’s Food Pantry. Kathleen Smith-Wenning, Director of food items to HCCC’s Food University Hospital. The goods were delivered to the College on Monday, Health Related Programs and Coronavi- Pantry. March 9. rus Task Force Co-Chair, is pictured in center. HCCC student Rawinder Singh’s brother, Ranvir, is currently on the front lines fighting coronavirus: “He is an individual who always seeks the welfare of others regardless of what detrimental effect it may cause him. He is currently a RN at Tariq Baxley (HCCC Class of 2019) has continued to Holy Name Medical Center.” Rawinder hopes to “become an RN and assist this work as an employee in an essential business: “As a hero in any future crisis.” warehouse worker, I help my job ship safety and sani- tary products, medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, HCCC student Betty Adames: “I work for En- chemicals and food processing items. These items are glewood Hospital in a primary physician office. needed for everyone in the community. … I also vol- We screen patients and submit for testing. … I unteer my time helping local food banks, and clothes have seen so many people sick that it breaks my drives. I have donated a number of clothes, food, and heart. I wake up every morning and I get ready supplies to those who are less fortunate, and those Abderahim Salhi, HCCC Board of to see the worst. I’m praying for my patients who have been affected by COVID-19.” Baxley is a Trustees Alumni Representative, has that are in the ICU fighting for their lives while student at Rutgers University-Newark, balancing his made and donated multiple shields: 10 they are quarantined alone with no one by their time between online school, being an essential work- shields to the College. two to a friend side. This is the worst thing I have ever seen in er, and also helping those in need in the community. whose niece is a nurse, and 10 to Phi my life and it’s really hard to focus on school “Instead of being in quarantine, I’m risking my health Theta Kappa member who will give right now, but every day I try my best." to provide for my community.” them to paramedics. He is making more.
2 Volume 22, ISSUE3 HCCC GIVES BACK! I n the wake of the spread of novel corona- virus (COVID-19) across New Jersey, on Monday, March 23, 2020, Gov. Phil Mur- phy issued Executive Order 109 requesting that businesses and non-hospital sites (in- cluding institutions of higher education) contribute PPE (personal protective equip- ment), ventilators, and respirators to local OEMs. In response to this directive, Hud- INSIDE THIS ISSUE: son County Community College’s Division Pictured from left: June Barriere, Administrative Assis- of Nursing and Health Sciences donated all tant for the Associate Dean of Student Affairs; Naykia San- PPE and health care supplies to the Hudson tos, Admissions Recruiter; Janine Nunez, HCCC Recruiter; County Office of Emergency Management HR News ............................ 4 and Kathleen Smith-Wenning, Director of Health Related (OEM), Christ Hospital and Hoboken Uni- Programs. versity Hospital. PTK News........................... 7 – which would prevent them from fully participating in As a result of the novel coronavirus online learning – the College has loaned 60 computers to (COVID-19) pandemic, Hudson County HCCC students who submitted a request via the Corona- Continuing Education Community College (HCCC) transitioned virus Concern Form. To accommodate the needs of more Programs ......................... 10 instruction of courses to online beginning students with technology needs, the College purchased Monday, March 30, to continue at least 650 Chromebooks, which students may borrow for the through the end of the Spring 2020 se- duration of fully online learning. These devices have Alumni Profile ..................17 mester. Recognizing that many students arrived and are being distributed to students as requests did not have access to a computer at home are received. CALLING HCCC FACULTY, STAFF, STUDENTS AND ALUMNI: From the Are you on the front lines, performing needed community service during the Editor’s Desk COVID-19 pandemic? We want to hear about it! Please send an email and photos to communications@hccc.edu. HCCC Happenings is on the College’s website at Support our students affected by the COVID-19 http://www.hccc.edu pandemic with a donation to the HCCC “Hudson Helps” program, which is administered by the Items for the May newsletter are due HCCC Foundation. by Friday, April 10, 2020. HUDSON Make your tax-deductible donation at Please send your news items, comments HELPS www.hccc.edu/foundationdonor and suggestions to: Jennifer Christopher, Director HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Communications Department 162-168 Sip Avenue, 2nd Floor STUDENT RECEIVES PTK WALGREENS PHARMACY Jersey City, NJ 07306 TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION SCHOLARSHIP H Phone: 201.360.4061 udson County Community College (HCCC) The 31-year-old Fax: 201.653.0607 student Rahma Gado has been awarded the Jersey City resident is jchristopher@hccc.edu Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Walgreens Pharma- married, and the moth- cy Technician Certification Scholarship. The award er of three. A Pharmacy will cover the cost of the pharmacy technician cer- Technology major, she tification exam fee. will receive her Associ- PLEASE NOTE: ate of Applied Science Digital photos must be high resolution The new PTK Walgreens Pharmacy Technician in Health Science de- JPG. This means 300 dpi at actual Certification Scholarship recognizes PTK members gree in May. Ms. Gado print size. who are enrolled in Allied Health or Pharmacy plans to continue her education and study Biologi- Technician programs, and intend to take the phar- cal and Biomedical Science at Rutgers University- Images in this issue used for other macy technician certification exam. Ms. Gado is Newark. Her HCCC leadership activities include purposes is strictly prohibited without one of just 35 students to receive this award. STEM Club; Chemistry Club; Student Govern- the express advance consent of the ment Association; HCCC Food Pantry; PTK chap- Communications Department. Permission “Everyone at Hudson County Community ter gardening projects at Liberty State Park; and College joins me in congratulating Rahma on this tutoring in Jersey City Head Start. to use these photos may be requested honor, and on all she has achieved,” said HCCC by submitting a detailed summary to President Dr. Chris Reber. “She exemplifies the An Egyptian immigrant and first-generation communications@hccc.edu. challenges, dreams, and determination of so many college student, Ms. Gado aims to fulfill a fam- of our students.” ily dream of becoming a pharmacist. “My mother Continued on page 12
HCCC Happenings 3 HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ATTENDS ACCT NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (foreground, in center) spoke with the New Jersey community college presidents and board members. Pictured in foreground from left: Pamela E. Gardner, HCCC Trustee; Christopher M. Reber, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (left) with HCCC Presi- Ph.D., HCCC President; Abderahim Salhi, 2019-2020 Alumni Representative to the Board of Trustees; Nicholas dent Dr. Chris Reber. A. Chiaravalloti, J.D., Ed.D., Vice President for External Affairs and Senior Counsel to the President. Pictured in background from left: Eric Friedman, Ph. D., Executive Vice President and Provost; Warren Rigby, SGA Presi- dent; and Hamza Saleem, 2017-18 Alumni Representative to the Board of Trustees F rom Feb. 9 to Feb. 12, a delegation from tol Hill Visitors Center. During the breakfast, U.S. Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Senator Bob Menendez met with the group. attended the Association of Community Col- lege Trustees’ (ACCT) National Legislative Sum- Following the statewide breakfast meeting, mit (NLS) 2020. presidents, trustees, student and alumni repre- sentatives from the colleges met with Members of On Tuesday, Feb. 11, the New Jersey Council Congress. These meetings gave the colleges a great of County Colleges hosted a statewide breakfast opportunity to strengthen relationships with the meeting with New Jersey presidents, trustees, federal congressional delegation. student and alumni representatives at the Capi- HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE PODCAST REVEALS HOW STUDENTS COLLABORATE, USE SCIENCE TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY Caption: U.S. Senator Cory Booker (left) with Eric Friedman, Ph. D., Executive Vice President and Pro- R ecently, members of the Hudson County vost. Community College (HCCC) Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) chapter and STEM Club teamed up to address food insecurity in a very DON’T MISS unique manner. In the latest “Out of the Box” Hudson County Community podcast http://hcccpodcast.libsyn.com/hccc- College PODCASTS aquaponics-greenhouse-project, students talk with HCCC President Dr. Chris Reber about their “Aquaponics Greenhouse Project.” Pictured from left: Christine Tirado, President, Phi Out of the Box The groups worked together to plan, finance, Theta Kappa, Beta Alpha Phi Chapter; Dr. Chris Reber, design and build the aquaponics greenhouse HCCC President; David Martinez, STEM Club mem- prototype in the College’s Science, Technology, ber; and Anass Ennasraoui, STEM Club President. Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Building. college community and helps the environment Mushrooms and scallions grown in the green- in its recycling initiatives,” said Christine Tirado, house are used to stock the HCCC “Hudson Helps” HCCC PTK Chapter President. food pantry, and for cooking in the Culinary Arts program. The project aligned with the HCCC STEM Club’s mission to organize fun and challenging “The members and advisors of these inspira- workshops and activities for students to improve tional student organizations collaborated enthusi- their STEM skills. “The STEM Club addressed the astically on the ‘Aquaponics Greenhouse Project,’” technical side of the greenhouse prototype. The Hosted by HCCC President, said HCCC President Dr. Chris Reber. “They’re greenhouse uses goldfish to nurture scallions. Dr. Chris Reber,and featuring HCCC growing food in a really innovative way. The grand There are two bins of mushroom logs, each with students,faculty, and vision is to provide food for those in need, and for a watering system that we built from scratch. The special guests our Culinary Arts program.” project has two purposes: to provide healthy, fresh at hccc.edu/outofthebox! The project began because members of the food options, and to educate our STEM Club mem- There’s more online! Watch previous HCCC PTK chapter wanted to pursue a green bers,” said STEM Club President Anass Ennasraoui. videocasts and discover more about the initiative for the international honor society’s people,programs, events, issues, and annual service project. “We brainstormed ideas Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is the premier, inter- solutions from Hudson and decided on something to address food insecu- national honor society for students in commu- County Community College. rity. The aquaponics greenhouse gives back to the nity and junior colleges. The organization provides Go to www.hccc.edu/outofthebox. Continued on page 12
4 Volume 22, ISSUE3 MILESTONES 2020 SUMMER HOURS Congratulations to the following HCCC President Dr. Chris Reber issued the College will not be open for regular business on their anniversary with the following: on Fridays. Employees are asked to reduce their Hudson County Community College! As most of you are aware, HCCC has observed lunch breaks to 30 minutes in order to help com- a four-day summer schedule for many years, open- pensate for the shorter hours of operation during FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES ing Mondays through Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. in- the week. College activities on Fridays, Saturdays MARCH stead of 9:00 a.m. during the summer, and closing and Sundays during this period will be minimized One Year at 5:30 p.m. instead of 5:00 p.m., with Fridays off. to reduce energy and other operating costs. Anna Krupitskiy This year, the four-day week will begin Monday, Burl Yearwood May 18, with the first Friday off scheduled for Should you have any questions about this Friday, May 22. The five-day schedule will resume schedule, please contact the Office of Human Re- 10 Years on Monday, Aug. 17. The regular hours of opera- sources. Here’s wishing everyone a happy and safe Djadji Sylla-Samassa tion during this period will therefore be 8:30 a.m. summer! 15 Years to 5:30 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays, and Roberto De Fina Giovanni Stoduto CELEBRATING ONE SECURITY OFFICERS 40 Years Maria Arroyo YEAR ANNIVERSARY LAUDED FOR SERVICE APRIL One Year Laura Rojas Jing Yang 5 Years Jennie Pu 10 Years Jacquelyn Delemos 15 Years TaraLyn Dugan Congratulations to Anna Krupitskiy (third from HCCC’s Office of Safety & Security, along with Allied right), Vice President for Human Resources, on her Universal, has awarded William Spates and Madeline PART-TIME EMPLOYEES Catano for their outstanding work performance at the first anninversary with the College. Here, she is MARCH pictured with the Office of Human Resources team. College. One Year Five Years Mohamed Amarir Koral Booth Laura Rojas Felix Cruz NEW HIRES/TITLES THE DOCTOR(ATE)S Manira Traore Kristofer Fontanez Rafael Osorio Jose Acosta, ARE IN! Saedel Pensoy Custodial Supervisor Angline Plummer Aycha Edwards, Gianny Suero Research Analyst Yisela Tacsa Geraldine Kiefer-Necklen, College Lecturer, APRIL Clinical Nurse Specialist One Year 5 Years Timothy Moore, Christian Dominguez Domonique Callens Library Associate – Technology Lia Finnegan Alexandria Stanley Scott Kushner Lisbeth Romero 10 Years Please be advised that Marco Scherillo Stephanie Arena the HCCC Testing & Andrea Siegel Teresa Sierra Assessment Center does not Reynel Zamora conduct testing for novel coronavirus C (COVID-19). Hudson County ongratulations to these HCCC faculty For professional development members who have recently earned doctor- workshops, opportunities, residents in need of ate degrees: and other resources, please COVID-19 testing are visit the Office of advised to contact the Dr. Alison Wakefield (Instructor, Educa- tion), Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Manage- Faculty and Staff Hudson Regional Hospital ment, and Policy, Seton Hall University (Gradu- in Secaucus at ation Date, May 2019); and Dr. Peter Cronrath Development page (201) 388-1097 (Instructor, Business), Ph.D., Management, at http://my.hccc.edu Leadership and Organizational Change, Walden to schedule an appointment. University (Graduation May 2020).
HCCC Happenings 5 HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND BAYONNE BOARD OF EDUCATION SIGN AGREEMENT FOR EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM their first two years. In their third year, students will travel to HCCC for half of their college course- work; and in their fourth year, students will attend HCCC for the majority of their classes. “We at Hudson County Community Col- lege are elated about this new partnership with the Bayonne Board of Education. It will not only benefit the Bayonne High School students, but also, ultimately, it will benefit their fami- lies and the community,” HCCC President Dr. Chris Reber said. “The Bayonne Board of Education is excited about the future of this new partnership. It will not only save our students time, it will save them the cost of community college tuition as well,” Mr. Niesz stated. “Bayonne High School is the only public high school in Hudson County to have this type of rigorous academic program with a Dr. Eric Friedman, HCCC Executive Vice President and Provost (seated at right) and John J. Niesz, City of Bay- two-year college. The Hudson County Commu- onne School District Superintendent (seated at left) sign on Tuesday, Feb. 25 an agreement that will bring the nity College Early College Program will provide HCCC Early College Program to Bayonne High School. Standing from left: Christopher Wahl, Assistant Vice our students with a huge jump-start towards a President for Academic Affairs, HCCC; and from the Bayonne Board of Education, Denis F. Wilbeck, Trustee; Mi- career or a baccalaureate degree.” chael J. Alonso, Trustee; Jan Patrick Egan, Trustee; Maria Valado, Board President; Christopher Munoz, Board Vice President, Jodi Casais, Trustee; and Lisa Burke, Trustee. The HCCC Early College Program will be O n Tuesday evening, Feb. 25, Hudson Coun- HCCC Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs initiated this September for 26 incoming Bayonne ty Community College (HCCC) and the Christopher Wahl. High School freshmen. Additional information on City of Bayonne School District signed an the program may be obtained by emailing Renae agreement that will bring the HCCC Early College The Early College Program provides an oppor- M. Bush, Director of Student Personnel Services Program to Bayonne High School. The signing took tunity for select Bayonne High School students to at the Bayonne Board of Education, at rbush@ place at the Bayonne Board of Education. take credit-bearing, college courses and earn an As- bboed.org. sociate in Arts degree from Hudson County Com- HCCC Executive Vice President and Provost munity College free of cost, while earning their Dr. Eric Friedman and City of Bayonne School Dis- high school diploma. Students will take all of their trict Superintendent John J. Niesz were joined by HCCC classes at Bayonne High School (BHS) during HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND STATEWIDE HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF NEW JERSEY SIGN MOU O n Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Hudson County dors and neighborhoods,” Dr. Reber stated. “Our Community College (HCCC) signed a mem- agreement with the Statewide Hispanic Chamber orandum of understanding (MOU) with of Commerce of New Jersey will further strengthen the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of our community, and provide our students with New Jersey (SHCCNJ) to acknowledge and formal- opportunities to participate in Chamber events ize the next steps of their partnership. The event held at the College and beyond that will assist them took place in the HCCC Culinary Arts Conference in expanding their professional networks, and suc- Center, 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City, NJ. ceeding in their careers.” HCCC President Dr. Chris Reber was joined at Under the terms of the agreement, the Col- the signing by SHCCNJ President Carlos Medina, lege will provide space for SHCCNJ programs and Chairman Luis De La Hoz; and the Chamber’s His- events – such as HETP. The Chamber will also panic Entrepreneurship Training Program (HETP) receive information about HCCC programs and de- Manager Valeria Aloe. Also in attendance from grees to share with its members. HCCC were Vice President of External Affairs and Senior Counsel to the President Nicholas Chiara- Lifelong Hudson County resident Ezekiel Ri- Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New valloti; Dean of Continuing Education and Work- vera, a graduate of the HETP and the founder of Jersey (SHCCNJ) President Carlos Medina (left) joins force Development Lori Margolin; and Director EVOLVE, a brand strategy and design company, HCCC President Dr. Chris Reber at the signing of a for Continuing Education and Workforce Develop- spoke about the critical role that program plays in memorandum of understanding (MOU) to acknowl- ment Catherina Mirasol. providing opportunities and resources for small edge and formalize the next steps of their partnership. business owners. “The College recognizes the significant role Jersey is truly a win-win-win, as it benefits HCCC that Latino entrepreneurs play in helping breathe “Our newly strengthened partnership with the students, Chamber members, and the entrepre- new life into Hudson County’s commercial corri- Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New neurs of our community,” Dr. Reber said.
6 Volume 22, ISSUE3 ENROLLMENT NEWS HCCC PROMOTED PIZZA WITH THE Listen to Libby ON EL KAN TV PRESIDENT and Register on Thursday, April 2! Open to ALL Students! It’s time to Register for Summer & Fall 2020! IMPORTANT DATES TUESDAY, MARCH 31 Remote Veteran Priority Registration Yeurys Pujols, Executive Director of HCCC’s North WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 Hudson Campus (center), with El Kan TV hosts Abel Online Registration Rodriguez (left) and Brayddy Araya. (For eligible students who have exited I n February, Executive Director of the North ESL/English Foundations coursework) Hudson Campus Yeurys Pujols appeared as a guest on the television show El Kan TV to THURSDAY, APRIL 2 discuss all upcoming programs and initiatives at Remote Registration for ALL students Hudson County Community College. Scenes from For a current schedule, go to HCCC’s marketing video played during Pujols’ www.hccc.edu/schedule 10-minutes segment. The show aired on Sunday, Feb. 16 on cable stations Optimum, Verizon FiOS Go to: https://bit.ly/3960bkV and Super Canal, which airs shows taped in the to Access HCCC Remote Resources. Dominican Republic and the tri-state area. Although we are remote, we are still here to serve. APPLICATION PERIOD HCCC President Dr. Chris Reber greets students Go to HCCC Remote Resources during a “Pizza with the President” event at Gabert for more information. OPEN – HCCC Library on Tuesday, Feb. 4. SCHOLARSHIPS DO IT THIS SUMMER! T he Hudson County Community College Foundation announces that the application period has opened for the Hudson County Government Scholarship and HCCC Foundation Get ahead on your current degree. Scholarship. To be eligible for either scholarship, students SUMMER I begins Tuesday, May 26 ONLINE A begins Tuesday, May 26 must Hudson County residents, must submit SUMMER II begins Monday, July 13 ONLINE B begins Wednesday, July 8 FAFSA or NJ Alternative Application for Financial Aid (if eligible), and must maintain a minimum • Save hundreds of dollars as you lighten your course load. 2.75 GPA. Each scholarship covers tuition and fees which are not covered by financial aid, but • Credits transfer to four-year colleges and universities. students may not receive more than one HCCC • Eligible students can attend with Pell Grant funds. scholarship at a time. • Earn up to 12 credits over the summer! To submit an application or for additional requirements, please visit http://www.hccc.edu/ View Course Schedule at www.hccc.edu/schedule government-foundation-scholarship/ APPLY NOW! www.hccc.edu/apply COLLEGE PLACEMENT Remote Registration opens to all students TESTING SCHEDULE Go to: https://tinyurl.com/hcccremotesupport For information about the College to Access HCCC Remote Resources. Placement Test (CPT), including this month’s schedule, please visit the Although we are remote, we are still here to serve. Testing & Assessment website at: For more information contact: www.hccc.edu/testschedule. admissions@hccc.edu text or call 732-509-4222
HCCC Happenings 7 PHI THETA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY NEWS Dr. David Lieberman discusses the Research Experi- Beta Alpha Phi participated in the Bayonne Nature ence for Undergraduates summer program at Queens- Club Cleanup at Ahern Stadium Park on Feb. 15. borough Community College. Dr. David Lieberman of Queensborough Sarra Hayoune, a 2019 graduate of the College, Phi Theta Kappa served hot food to the homeless at Community College visited Hudson Community was selected to participate in a 10-week National Journal Square on Sunday, Feb. 2. College on Wednesday, Feb. 19 to speak about the Science Foundation (NSF) research project in positions in dwarf galaxies. Among the presenta- Research Experience for Undergraduates sum- 2018. She used cosmological simulations to study tions she gave over the summer was at the 16th mer program at Queensborough and to encourage wandering supermassive black holes, and devel- annual Physical Sciences REU Student Symposium. students to apply. oped a Python program to track and analyze their HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESIDENT DR. CHRIS REBER TO RECEIVE PHI THETA KAPPA MIDDLE STATES REGIONAL AWARD OF EXCELLENCE H udson County Community College (HCCC) Dr. Reber responded: “Wow! What an honor! I ing them grow as President Dr. Chris Reber has been named thank PTK and our amazing students and staff for scholars and lead- to receive the Middle States Regional this most meaningful recognition.” ers. Established Award of Excellence from the Phi Theta Kappa in 1918, the Soci- (PTK) International Honor Society. Dr. Reber The HCCC nominating letter noted that since ety has more than was nominated by Professor/Advisor Ted Lai and Dr. Reber became President at HCCC in July 2018, 3.5 million mem- members of the College’s Beta Alpha Phi Chapter. he has shown strong support of student success by bers, and nearly The award was presented at the Middle States vir- recognizing academic achievement, leadership and 1,300 chapters in tual convention on Saturday, March 28, 2020. service among high achieving students at the Col- 11 nations, with lege. The HCCC PTK chapter related that Dr. Reber approximately In informing Dr. Reber of the award, Pattie congratulates students for their accomplishments 240,000 active Van Atter, Regional Coordinator of the PTK Middle and awards in person; invites PTK members to members in the States Region, wrote: “The Middle States Regional share their successes at HCCC Board of Trustees United States. Award of Excellence is given when appropriate meetings; attends PTK chapter events; spotlights to any individual who goes above and beyond in the chapter’s work and achievements at College Beta Alpha Phi, the HCCC chapter of PTK, has support of Phi Theta Kappa, the Middle States Re- events and in the College’s “Out of the Box” pod- earned the distinction of Five Star Chapter Status, gion and their local chapter. The nomination they casts; supports travel for chapter members; and as- Phi Theta Kappa’s highest level of recognition. The provided tells us of your dedicated support of Phi sists with the chapter’s community projects. PTK Chapter Plan offers five levels of engagement, Theta Kappa and the success of your students, and with each level consisting of prescribed activities to we couldn’t agree more.” Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society build a strong, active chapter taking advantage of recognizing the academic achievements of students all PTK has to offer. at associate degree-granting colleges and help- HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT AND ALUMNA NOMINATED FOR PHI THETA KAPPA ALL-USA ACADEMIC TEAM SCHOLARSHIPS H udson County Community College members from throughout the United States are (HCCC) student Rimsha Bazaid and named each year, with each receiving a $5,000 alumna Kailyn Segovia-Vazquez scholarship. have been nominated for the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society Nominees to the All-USA Academic Team may All-USA Academic Team scholarship. also be considered for the Coca-Cola Academic Team, New Century Scholars Programs, And All- The PTK All-USA Academic Team recog- State Academic Teams. nizes high-achieving students who demon- strate academic leadership and intellectual “We are very proud of Rimsha and Kailyn. The dedi- rigor combined with leadership and service cation they have shown in achieving their academic that extends their education beyond the Rimsha Bazaid Kailyn Segovia-Vazquez classroom to benefit society. Twenty team Continued on page 13
8 Volume 22, ISSUE3 The Hudson County Community College Foundation Art Collection, which includes artworks in media such as prints, drawings, painting and sculpture, photo graphs, American craft pottery, and ephemera, reveals aspects of America’s and New Jersey’s rich artistic and cultural history from the Hudson River School period to today. In recent years, the College’s acquisition efforts have focused on strengthening its American and New Jersey modern and contemporary collections. Each month, this page in HCCC Happenings provides updates on artists whose work is in the collection, and new additions to the collection. DONOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT creating her own artistic pantheon.” Even though Thank you to the anonymous donor for the the work is nearly 50 years old, it is still contro- biography of New Jersey artist Ben Shahn, whose versial. work is in the 2nd floor Multipurpose room and Cassius Clay the Library at North Hudson. Many people have commented on the small by Bonnie April Gornik ceramic plate on view in the Gabert Schiffman, This column was drafted before the closing of Library on the first floor. She is exhibiting her 1982, photo- our cultural institutions due to the pandemic. All work at the Miles McEnery Gallery, 525 West 22nd graph. This work of the galleries and museums listed are now closed. Street in NYC through March 28. She is famous for was donated Please stay home, be safe, and go to virtual galler- her pictures of nature including skies, clouds and as part of the ies. A list of great options appears at the bottom of trees that are so vivid you almost feel like you are Museum this page. outdoors. Gornik says, “I hope that when people Project. are standing in front of the work they’ll feel their ARTIST NEWS physicality, their temperature, their humidity, American art up to the mid-Twentieth Century. New Jersey painter Siona Benjamin is their air. They may feel more of less comfortable While American artists and Americans were originally from Bombay. According to a recent standing there, delighted, wary, seduced or how- grappling with the Great Depression, Mexican exhibit, “Her work reflects her background of ever else they may react. I want them to invite the artists provided a model for portraying social and being brought up Jewish in a predominantly Hindu complexity I feel about them.” political subject matter relevant to people’s lives. and Muslim India. In her paintings she combines the imagery of her past with the role she plays in The charismatic American heavyweight cham- Included in the show are works by Elizabeth America today, making a mosaic inspired by both pion Muhammad Ali is the subject of an exhibition, Catlett, an African American artist who went to Indian miniature paintings and Sephardic icons.” “Gordon Parks x Muhammad Ali: The Image of a Mexico on a grant from the Julius Rosenwald fund, You can see her work on the fifth floor of the Champion, 1966/1970.” 55 photographs Gordon and then stayed in Mexico because she appreciated Culinary Conference Center in Journal Square. Parks took of Ali while on assignment for Life being free of America’s virulent racism. Her work She also is having a faraway exhibition called “Blue magazine will be on view at The Nelson-Atkins can be seen on the HCCC Campus on the first floor Like Me: The Art of Siona Benjamin” through May Museum of Art in Kansas City, Mo. through July of the Cundari Building in the Nursing Program, 2020 at the Gotthelf Art Gallery at the San Diego 5. “During their lives, Parks and Ali transcended and the third floor of the Gabert Library near the Center for Jewish Culture in California. their respective roles as journalist and athlete to work of Jacob Lawrence, who is also featured make sense of the American struggle against racial in the Whitney exhibit. The work of Ben Shahn, In 2021, builders will break ground for an whose art is in the Whitney show as well, can be injustice,” said Julián Zugazagoitia, Director of the Alexander Calder exhibition space in Philadel- seen in the North Hudson Campus. The Whitney Nelson-Atkins. “Though they held different views phia! “We don’t know what we’re going to call it, exhibit will be up through May 2020. Friday eve- on the challenges they faced as black men, they but it’s not a museum,” said Alexander S.C. Rower, nings from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., the entrance fee is understood each other as few others could.” April president of the Calder Foundation and grand- pay-what-you-wish. So give them a nickel and go Watson, the curator notes, “As a seasoned journal- son of the artist. Calder attended Stevens Insti- see the show! ist, Parks well understood the power wielded by tute of Technology in Hoboken. You can see his the media to shape public opinion … Ali, who was If you like the wonderful collection of donated work sooner than 2022: closer to home, check a master of media hype, could easily have been a photographs on the fifth floor of North Hudson, out the lithograph in the STEM Building, second challenging subject, were it not for the trust he you might enjoy this short film about the donors floor Dean’s reception area. You can also see a placed in Parks. Their mutual respect resulted and The Museum Project, which is the name for the Calder exhibit including mobiles, drawings, prints, in a collective portrait that is at once intimate, group of photographers who have donated over $8 and paintings at the Neuberger Museum of Art, nuanced, and earnest: qualities not often associ- million worth of photographic art to Art Museums Purchase College, SUNY through May 17, 2020. ated with the controversial young champion dur- around the world, including ours: https://vimeo. Mary Beth Edelson’s work is on view with ing these years.” Closer to home, you can see a com/393644811 many other feminist artists on the sixth floor of photographic portrait of Muhammad Ali on the the Gabert Library in the corridor between L606 fifth floor of the North Hudson Campus in the If you miss seeing the art on campus, you can and L612. One of her most famous works is also corridor devoted to portraits. We plan to re-install virtually visit any work of art or many kinds of featured in a new group show called “SUM Artists: the Foundation Art Collection’s work by Gordon work by theme. Here is a link to the HCCC Founda- Visual Diagrams & Systems-Based Explorations” Parks, Place de la Concorde (1951) later this year. tion Art Collection: https://www.hccc.edu/Foun- at the Wellin Museum of Art at Hamilton College dationArt/Collections In the show, “Vida Americana: Mexican Mu- in Clinton, New York, through June 14, 2020. The You can also use this time as an oppor- ralists Remake American Art, 1925–1945,” the work in question is the now-legendary hand-col- tunity to make a virtual visit to many of the Whitney Museum in New York City will be exhibit- ored lithograph Some Living American Women / Last world's great museums and exhibits. Use ing work by several artists whose work is also in Supper (1972). The show’s curators write of this this link: http://mcn.edu/a-guide-to-virtual- the HCCC Foundation Art Collection. The show work, “the artist collaged the faces of preeminent museum-resources/ and scroll down to: Vir- focuses on the profound influence of Mexico’s yet under-recognized female artists atop those tual Tours/Online Exhibits. Or use this link: three leading muralists— José Clemente Oro- of Jesus Christ and his apostles in Leonardo da https://hyperallergic.com/547919/2500-vir- zco, Diego Rivera, and David Alfaro Siqueiros—on Vinci’s iconic painting The Last Supper, thereby tual-museum-tours-google-artsculture/? utm_ medium=email&utm_campaign=D031720&utm_ We welcome anecdotes and information about how the art collection benefits our com- content=D031720+CID_bf5062c2dea283f0eb54 munity. If you have enjoyed using the art collection in your teaching, your studies, or your 1b939d548a9f&utm_source=HyperallergicNe everyday life, please let us know! Contact ASiegel@hccc.edu and tell us the story of how wsletter&utm_term=2500%20Museums%20 the art collection works for you. You%20Can %20Now%20Visit%20Virtually.
HCCC Happenings 9 TEACHER AS ARTIST ALL DOCA programs are postponed. For up-to-date pro- gram and event information, please visit www.hccc.edu/ cultural-affairs. Dorothy Anderson, Instructor of History, discusses the spe- Joseph Gallo, Instructor of Theatre Arts, gives a talk on Feb. 24 cial collection focusing on the art and culture of the African on his extensive Broadway Playbill® collection, featuring over diaspora in a talk on “The Art of Collecting” on Feb. 24. 250 Playbills®. UPDATE ON HCCC’S COMMITMENT TO STUDENT SUCCESS Eight HCCC students attended the DREAM 2020 conference. Seven are pictured here with HCCC Academic Advisor and DREAM 2020 Conference Participant, Jenny On Tuesday, Febr. 18, five members of the HCCC team attended the Equity Henriquez. Pictured from left: Koral Booth, Katricia Colon, Suri Hidalgo, Alcia Institute. Pictured from left: Heather DeVries, Lisa Dougherty, Suri Hidalgo, Batchelor, Crystal Newton, Tyler Sarmiento, Hillary Kouevi, and Jenny Henriquez. and Dr. David Clark. Photo credit: Abou Traore. Photo credit: Abou Traore. D uring February 18-21, 2020 a team of 17 initiatives, how to meet students’ basic needs more HCCC faculty, staff, and administrators effectively, and how to integrate Student Success HCCC ATTENDS NEW and eight students attended Achieving initiatives into strategic planning efforts. HCCC was also well represented in the DREAM 2020 JERSEY ALLIANCE FOR the Dream’s flagship DREAM 2020 conference in National Harbor, Maryland. Student delegates conference program. Vice President for Student Af- ACTION MEETING included Student Government Association Vice fairs and Enrollment Lisa Dougherty presented on President for the Journal Square Campus Alcia HCCC’s Chatbot Libby while Dr. Sheila Dynan, co- Batchelor and Peer Leaders: Koral Booth, Crys- chair of HCCC’s Dream Team and Associate Dean tal Newton, Suri Hidalgo, Hillary Kouevi, Tyler of Student Success, and Jenny Henriquez, Aca- Sarmiento, Kailyn Segovia Vazquez, and Abou demic Advisor, presented on how HCCC is working Traore. In reflecting on her experience at DREAM to change the culture of registration using a “high 2020, Koral said that the conference “left [her] touch, high tech” framework. with a world of knowledge and an experience that On the final night of DREAM 2020, the en- [she] will […] be able to look back on and appreci- tire HCCC team had an opportunity to celebrate ate for years to come.” Peer Leaders Abou Traore its work and enjoy dinner with Dr. Mary Fifield and Suri Hidalgo also participated in ATD’s Pre- and Dr. Rene Garcia, HCCC’s Leadership and Data Conference Equity Institute on Tuesday, February Coaches, respectively. Upon returning to campus, 18, 2020. HCCC’s Dream Team is eager to implement its O At DREAM 2020, HCCC faculty, staff, admin- takeaways from DREAM 2020. n Tuesday, Feb. 25, HCCC President Dr. istrators, and students attended sessions on how Chris Reber delivered a presentation, to incorporate students’ voices in across College “Transforming a Campus,” at the Hudson County Chapter meeting of the New Jersey Alliance for Action. The Alliance is a non-profit, non-parti- san coalition of over 2500 business, labor, profes- sional, academic and government leaders.
10 Volume 22, ISSUE3 CONTINUING EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT NEWS Eastern Millwork Apprenticeship Information Session Hudson County Workforce Leadership Academy Closing Retreat, March 2020 The Hudson County Workforce Leadership Academy (HCWLA) sponsored by Hudson Coun- ty Community College in partnership with The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program launched this 12-month fellowship on June 26th with a 3-day opening retreat. It is the first in Hudson County, and one of four to be launched in 2019 through the national support of JPMorgan Chase, The Harry and Jeanette Wein- berg Foundation, and the W.K. Kellogg Founda- Scene from CE’s Sushi & Sake class on February 1 tion and local support of the County of Hudson, with Chef Kim Fong. In this hands-on class students LeFrak Family and Mack-Cali. HCWLA is designed learned professional sushi making techniques and en- to strengthen the local network of workforce joyed their fresh creations paired with sake. leaders through a series of retreats and workshops that will acquaint the participating Fellows with Continuing Education and Classroom Au Pair part- new tools and strategies. The 19 HCWLA Fellows nered to offer “Fundamentals of Acting” on January represent a range of nonprofit organizations, busi- 18-19 at HCCC’s theater in Gabert Library. Through nesses, education institutions (K-12, colleges, uni- improvisation, script analysis and the study of mono- versities), and public agencies. HCWLA is the first logue materials, students were introduced to the fun- Workforce Leadership Academy to be established damentals of acting and performance by professional in partnership with a local community college, Actor, Melissa Teitel. and the first public- and private-funded Workforce Leadership Academy. The closing retreat, held on February 26 – 28, Scene from CE’s Soul Food class on February 8 focused on workforce policy, leadership develop- with Chef Rene Hewitt. In this hands-on workshop ment and the Fellow’s Collaborative Leadership students learned how to make soul food classics while Lab (CoLab) project. The CoLab provides an op- learning about the cuisine’s history and southern portunity for Fellows to work together to further origin. develop their collaborative leadership skills and deepen their knowledge of specific Hudson County SAVE THE DATE issues related to their projects. GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH For additional information please email THE USE OF CENSUS DATA. ajones-belle@hccc.edu. Learn how to use Census Business Builder to re- search and gain insight into you target customer, Continuing Education and Classroom Au Pair market, and competition through access to de- teamed up to offer an exciting and educational mographic and business data. course called, “The Making of Walt Disney World” on February 7-9. Students packed up and traveled Join us for a free webinar on to Florida for the weekend where they learned Wednesday, April 22, 2020, about the history and making of Walt Disney from 9 am to 10:30 am. World, but also about different countries and cul- Information and registration coming soon. tures, the history and progress of communication For more information or questions, please call and technology, US history, animals and wildlife, Maritza Reyes at (201) 360-5383. This program literature and animation. Students also visited ed- is brought to you by Hudson County Community ucational attractions in all four Walt Disney World College, Continuing Education and Workforce theme parks: Epcot Center, the Magic Kingdom, Development; Hudson County Economic De- Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. velopment Corporation (HCEDC); Jersey City On February 14 students worked alongside their Val- Economic Development Corporation; and the The next session of this course will run in Oc- entines for a night of romance and delightful food in Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of tober and is open to the general public! For more CE’s hands-on culinary celebration, “Valentine’s Date New Jersey. information please email cfarrell@hccc.edu Night” with Chef Sean Wilson. www.hccc.edu/continuingeducation
HCCC Happenings 11 THE CENTER FOR TEACHING, LEARNING, HCCC AND JCPS AND INNOVATION LEADERSHIP TEAMS MEET TO DISCUSS EXPANDING PROGRAMS Laurence (Tony) Howell presents “Being a Great vs. a Good Leader: Presenter Tony Howell (left) with Dr. On Tuesday, February 25, HCCC President Dr. Chris Characteristics of Great Leaders” on Feb. 20. Paula Roberson, Director, Center for Reber welcomed Jersey City Public Schools (JCPS) Teaching, Learning, and Innovation. Superintendent Franklin Walker and JCPS Deputy T Superintendent Dr. Norma Fernandez to HCCC to he Center for Teaching, Learning, and Inno- Chamber of Commerce and a host of other federal, discuss the expansion of the College’s programs for vation was honored to present Mr. Laurence state, and local educational organizations. JCPS students. Also present were Dr. Eric Friedman, (Tony) Howell as the first guest speaker in Dr. Darryl Jones, Christopher Wahl, Lisa Dougherty, its Inaugural Series. An enthusiastic crowd of His inspiring presentation on being a great Yeurys Pujols, and Matthew Fessler. approximately 50 students, faculty, and staff leader highlighted that leaders do not sugar coat members assembled in the STEM building reality, do engage the heart, refuse to accept the multipurpose room to be inspired with his status quo, create a sense of urgency, call people NURSING & HEALTH words of leadership wisdom. Mr. Howell, a to act in accord with their highest values, refuse SCIENCES MEET Green Beret Army veteran, graduated from to settle, acknowledge the sacrifice of others, and Indiana State University, where he founded paint a vivid picture of tomorrow. Mr. Howell most AND GREET the Black Student Union. His career is filled inspiringly shared that leaders have gratitude with many leadership roles of student support enough to say “Thank you” for the small things. organizations including the Upward Bound Program, NJ Department of Education, and Joint The Center for Teaching, Learning, and Committee on Education, where he worked with Innovation is committed to its mission to enhance Indiana Senators Birch Bayh, and Paul Simon. teaching effectiveness thereby improving student learning and student success. Proposals for faculty During his presentation, Mr. Howell engaged professional development workshops for the fall the audience with his rich experiences in leader- of 2020 are now being accepted. Previously post- ship as Director of the Consortium for Pre-College poned workshops will be considered. Send your Programs in Greater Newark, TRIO, National workshop proposal to Dr. Paula Roberson in Aca- Pictured from left: Kathey Rodriguez, Administrative Society of Black Engineers, State Hispanic demic Affairs or email it to ctli@hccc.edu Assistant, Radiography; Kathleen Smith-Wenning, Director of Health-Related Programs; Suzette Sam- son, Recruitment Specialist, Nursing Program; and NHC HOSTS JUVE EXPO 2020 Lisa Cieckiewicz, Admission and Recruitment Coordi- nator, Nursing Program. O n Wednesday, Feb. 12, HCCC’s Nursing & Health Sciences Division held a meet and greet session at the North Hudson Campus to acquaint students with its programs. The North Hudson Campus hosted the New Jersey chapter of Organización Juventud Ecuatoriana for JUVE EXPO 2020. O n Saturday, Feb. 29, the North Hudson grams aimed to empower the Hispanic community Campus hosted the New Jersey chapter through information and education. These ser- of Organización Juventud Ecuatoriana for vices include seminars on Immigration, Technol- the annual JUVE EXPO 2020 event. The event was ogy, Leadership, Financial Management, Human the first general meeting for prospective volun- Rights, Civil Rights, Project Management, GED teers and members, where they presented to the Programs and more. One of JUVE’s more popular community calendar events and activities for the seminars, “Doors to Higher Education,” aims to year. JUVE seeks to provide services to the His- increase the hispanic community’s engagement, Pictured from left: Tejal Parekh, EOF Counselor; Paola panic community who are in pursuit of their goals enrollment, and access to a college education. Leon, HCCC work study student and member of EOF; in higher education. Natalia Vazquez-Bodkin, North Hudson Academic For more information, please visit their web- Support Center Head Tutor; and Yeurys Pujols, Execu- JUVE was founded in 2006, and offers pro- site at juventudecuatoriana.org. tive Director of North Hudson Campus.
12 Volume 22, ISSUE3 HCCC LATINO NETWORKING EVENT HCCC PODCAST O n Thursday, Feb. 13, Hudson County Com- Continued from page 3 munity College (HCCC) held a Latino Net- members with opportunities to develop charac- working Event at the Gabert Library. ter, leadership and service, to exchange ideas and ideals, and to stimulate interest in continuing to This event brought together Latino civic, busi- achieve academic excellence. ness, social service groups and other stakeholders The state-of-the-art HCCC STEM Building leaders with representatives from HCCC’s offices opened in 2017. The six-story structure has floors of student services, admissions, non-credit cours- dedicated to Mathematics, Geology and Environ- es and provided a unique opportunity to highlight mental Studies, Physics, Engineering and Electri- HCCC equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives, cal Engineering, Biology, Microbiology and Histol- programs and services. ogy, Construction Management, and Chemistry. The “Aquaponics Greenhouse Project” podcast The HCCC Latino Advisory Committee is a is part of the College’s monthly “Out of the Box” vehicle to help build and sustain strategic part- series that launched last year. Discussions featur- nerships with civic, business, faith-based, social ing guest speakers focus on programs, events, is- services and other stakeholders, to provide recom- Dr. Chris Reber, President of HCCC, brings greetings sues, and solutions that affect the people of Hud- mendations and share information, intended to to the assembly during a Latino Networking Event on son County. enhance the experience for Latino students and Feb. 3. community. Links to all of the College’s podcasts may be found at: https://www.hccc.edu/outofthebox/. TOWN HALL DEI CLIMATE SURVEY PHARMACY TECHNICIAN FORUMS CONCLUDE CERTIFICATION SCHOLARSHIP Yeurys Pujols Continued from page 2 (left), Executive Director, North hopes that I could find a medical solution for the Hudson Campus, disease my father died from, liver disease. My hus- and Lilisa Wil- band is supportive of me so I can focus on study- liams, Director of ing. It’s a great challenge to balance family and Faculty and Staff college. My HCCC chemistry and calculus profes- Development. sors always support me. As a member of PTK, I’ve gained valuable experiences, which enhance me T personally and practically and will help me in my he President’s Advisory Council on Diver- career,” Ms. Gado said. sity, Equity, and Inclusion (PACDEI) held Climate Survey discussion forums on Jan. Learning English was her biggest challenge 31, Feb. 12 and Feb. 18. More than 100 adminis- two years ago. She slowly gained confidence and HCCC President Dr. Chris Reber leads Town Hall trators, faculty, staff, and students attended the improved her fluency enough to excel in science meetings at the Culinary Conference Center on Feb. 3 three sessions. These fora were held to disseminate and math classes and to assist others. “I apply my and at the North Hudson Campus on Feb. 27. and discuss publically the extensive results of the English in community service while volunteering Climate Surveys undertaken in the fall. to help refugee children practice English and do their homework. I teach my three kids English and how to write a good essay, using skills I learned at YEAR UP LAUNCHED THE INAUGURAL CLASS OF Hudson County Community College,” Ms. Gado HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE said. Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society recognizing the academic achievements of stu- dents at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them grow as scholars and leaders. Estab- lished in 1918, the Society has more than 3.5 mil- lion members, and nearly 1,300 chapters in 11 na- tions, with approximately 240,000 active members in the United States. Beta Alpha Phi, the HCCC chapter of PTK, has earned the distinction of Five Star Chapter Status, Phi Theta Kappa’s highest level of recognition. The PTK Chapter Plan offers five levels of engagement, with each level consisting of prescribed activities to build a strong, active chapter taking advantage of all PTK has to offer. Y ear Up New York | New Jersey (YUNYNJ) puter Science students who will be interning un- is pleased to announce that it has officially der the Helpdesk/Network Support (IT) career a very big step for Northern New Jersey and will launched the inaugural class of Hudson track. All 40 students in the cohort are fully en- have a tremendous impact in our region. County Community College on February 12, gaged and ready to launch their careers as they 2020. This first cohort encompasses 27 Business complete their Associate’s degree at HCCC! We If you have any questions, please contact students who will be interning under Year Up’s are excited by the opportunity to serve talented Amy D’Aulerio, Events Manager, at ADaulerio@ Business Fundamentals career track and 13 Com- and motivated young adults in New Jersey. This is yearup.org.
HCCC Happenings 13 HCCC TEAM SELECTED TO PRESENT SPECIAL HCCC ANNOUNCES SESSIONS FOR CLASSIFIED AND SUPPORT STAFF NISOD 2021 AT NISOD 2021 DELEGATION H A udson County Community Col- s in past years, Hudson County Commu- lege is pleased to nity College's Foundation awards funds announce that a team of for a team of faculty, staff, and an ad- faculty, staff, and admin- ministrator to participate in the National Insti- istrators will present a tute of Staff and Organizational Development's slate of professional de- (NISOD) International Conference on Teaching velopment sessions at the and Leadership Excellence. TThe HCCC Team National Institute of Staff will participate in the Conference, which will be and Organizational De- hosted in 2021. This conference represents one velopment's (NISOD) In- of the most comprehensive professional develop- ternational Conference on ment events for community college employees. Teaching and Leadership Attendees from HCCC will have the opportunity Excellence, with expenses to learn new skills and techniques that they can covered by NISOD. The bring back to campus and apply immediately. In team was selected as a ma- addition, they will gain valuable knowledge that can jor contributor for the an- be shared with their colleagues and the institution. nual conference, which will The conference will feature over 300 workshops fo- be held in 2021. cused on learning, teaching, equity and inclusion, personal development, team building, leadership, HCCC’s proposal was and so much more, presented by people from all selected from among mul- Pictured top row from left: Dr. Darryl Jones, Associate Vice President for Aca- around the world and geared at improving student tiple institutions. These demic Affairs; Bernard Adaminty, Academic Foundations Math Instructor. Cen- achievement. In addition to what attendees from ter row from left: Sharon Daughtry, College Lecturer, Business; Linda Guastini, HCCC will learn, they will also have the opportunity presentations represent Executive Administrative Assistant to the Executive Vice President and Provost. to share with other attendees some of their knowl- the first time NISOD Bottom row from left: Dr. Jihan Nakhla, Medical Assistant Instructor; Lilisa J. edge, tips, and strategies gained throughout their is offering topics tar- Williams, Director of Faculty and Staff Development. Missing from photo: Dr. careers. This conference provides an excellent ven- geted specifically for the Sirhan Abdullah, Instructor of MDA, MDC, HLT; Joseph Caniglia, Interim Dean ue to showcase HCCC's progress toward a commit- community college and of English and ESL; Veronica Gerosimo, Assistant Dean, Student Life and Lead- technical college’s clas- ment to continuous improvement in institutional ership; and Susannah Wexler, Assistant Professor of English. and student success work. This year the team from sified and support staff. HCCC includes, Dr. Darryl Jones, Associate Vice The list of topics include: Communicating with Service; Understanding How to Apply Emo- President for Academic Affairs, Bernard Adaminty, Compassion and Empathy in the Workplace; Em- tional Intelligence; Conflict Resolution in the AF Math Instructor, Susannah Wexler, Assistant powering You on Your Journey to Health and Workplace; Everyone Makes a Difference!; Your Professor of English, Linda Guastini, Executive Wellness; Time Management Skills for the 21st Personality Traits + How You Communicate = How Administrative Assistant to the Executive VP Century; Positive and Effective Communication for to Thrive; and The What, When, Where, and Why of and Provost, Veronica Gerosimo, Assistant Dean Everyone; Thinking Outside the Box: Connecting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This achievement of Student Life and Leadership (conference Heart, Mind, and Body; Dealing with Difficult People; is another example of HCCC’s growing national presenter) and Dr. Jihan Nakhla, Medical Secrets to Delivering Exceptional Customer visibility. Assistant Instructor (conference presenter). HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT AND ALUMNA NOMINATED FOR PHI THETA KAPPA ALL-USA ACADEMIC TEAM SCHOLARSHIPS Continued from page 7 Ms. Bazaid’s parents and siblings encouraged sue this dream and make it a reality,” Ms. Segovia- goals and serving our community is truly inspira- Vazquez said. Her goal is to become the first female her to be the first in her family to complete a col- tional. We congratulate them on their nomina- marine biologist to conduct behavioral research on lege degree.“My parents don’t speak fluent Eng- tions, and we are cheering for them to be named to a giant squid. She also wants to work with dolphins, lish, so my siblings translate, and make sure my the All-USA Academic Team,” said HCCC President sea lions and walruses. parents are aware of my educational milestones,” Dr. Chris Reber. Ms. Bazaid stated. “I chose the health care field Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society Rimsha Bazaid is a 21-year-old Jersey City because it helps individuals grow into people who recognizing the academic achievements of students resident who will graduate with an Associate of care about others’ well-being.” at associate degree-granting colleges and helping Applied Science in Medical Assisting degree this them grow as scholars and leaders. Established in May. She plans to transfer to New Jersey City Uni- Kailyn Segovia-Vazquez is a 20-year-old Bay- 1918, the Society has more than 3.5 million mem- versity. Her leadership activities include serving as onne resident who earned her HCCC Associate bers, and nearly 1,300 chapters in 11 nations, with the Director of Community Service Outreach for of Arts degree in Theatre Arts in December 2019. approximately 240,000 active members in the Unit- the Student Government Association, Treasurer Her HCCC leadership activities included Honors ed States. of Sigma Kappa Delta, Vice President of Beta Al- Institute events, and Honors in Action projects. pha Phi, participation in the Goldman Sachs Local She is now studying Marine Biology Behavioral Beta Alpha Phi, the HCCC chapter of PTK, has College Collaborative Program, mentoring in the Husbandry and Theatre Arts at Montclair State earned the distinction of Five State Chapter Status, HCCC Student Success program, and volunteering University. Phi Theta Kappa’s highest level of recognition. The at community service events such as Earth Keep- PTK Chapter Plan offers five levels of engagement, “Both theatre and marine life have been the ers, HCCC student service events and Hunger Free with each level consisting of prescribed activities to complete loves of my life, and I wanted to study Bayonne. build a strong, active chapter taking advantage of both fields. I managed to integrate both subjects all PTK has to offer. for over seventeen years, and made sure to pur-
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