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Contents Welcome to Camden County College..............................Page 1 Alumni Updates................................................................Page 2 CCC Celebrating 40 Years...............................................Page 3 Employee Achievements .................................................Page 4 Meeting Your Needs ........................................................Page 5 Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences ....................Pages 6 & 7 Business, Computer and Technical Studies............Pages 8 & 9 Mathematics, Science and Health Careers ........Pages 10 & 11 Enrollment and Financial Aid Information....................Page 12

Newest CCC Initiative Focusing on Civic Awareness and Leadership ith all of the media activity in this nation, it would be reasonable to assume that Americans are among the world’s most well-informed and politically and socially engaged inhabitants. Unfortunately, we are not.

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Camden County College’s Center for Civic Leadership and Responsibility was created to help shape an informed citizenry by introducing area residents to the facts, figures, ideas and experiences necessary to understand the society in which they live and how that community fits into the world at large. It also intends to provide leadership education to those seeking to maximize their participation. For the public, the Center is furnishing an array of learning opportunities on pertinent topics in arts, humanities, social studies, natural science and current events. These interactions with scholars, scientists and government and business leaders are anticipated to raise new interests, concerns and actions. The Center also is sponsoring professional-development institutes for three targeted audiences. The Community Education Institute offers courses, workshops, seminars and lecture series to assist teachers in updating and expanding their course content and classroom techniques. Many of these are open to the public as well. The Institute for Labor Studies provides workers with instruction in union leadership and related skills, aiming to improve the quality of union administration and enhance the effectiveness of the labor movement. The Institute for Public Administration conducts training for elected officials and public employees as well as forums between these leaders and those they serve. The Center is headquartered inside the Madison Connecter Building, which is the first structure completed under the $83 million Blackwood Campus revitalization project. In addition to its dramatic architecture, the 32,000-square-foot Connector features state-of-the-art presentation capabilities for all Center programming.

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On the Cover Camden County College students get together in the new Madison Connector Building. Students are clockwise, from top, Mohamed Osseni, Joseph Germano, Sheel Bhuta, Aesha Pandya, Sanger Cosico, Melinda Morrow, Candace Willingham, Mohammed A. Habib and Brandon Griffin.

Policy on Non-Discrimination in Educational Programs Camden County College complies with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Older Americans Act of 1975 and New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination. These laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, sex, familial status, domestic partnership status, disability and handicap. Decisions on admission, recruitment, financial aid programs; access to course offerings; or other aspects of its educational programs or activities, including vocational programs and vocational opportunities, are not made on the basis of any of these factors. Inquiries regarding these laws may be directed to the Department of Institutional Compliance, Wilson Hall West, Room 102, Camden County College, P.O. Box 200, Blackwood, NJ 08012, (856) 227-7200, ext. 4752, or to the Secretary, Department of Education, Washington, DC 20201.

Fall 2008 Dates to Know August 4 ........................Fax/Mail-in Registration Deadline August 29 ......................Senior Citizen/Unemployed Tuition Waiver Registration Begins September 1 ..................Labor Day – College Closed September 2 ..................15-Week Session Begins September 5 ..................Weekend Session Begins September 9 ..................First 7-Week Session Begins September 15 ................Online Session Begins September 16 ................13-Week Session Begins October 20 - 31 .............Spring 2009 Academic Advisement Period October 28 .....................Second 7-Week Session Begins November 3 - 9..............Online Spring 2009 Priority Registration Begins November 10..................Open Registration for Spring 2009 November 26..................No Evening Classes November 27 - 30..........Thanksgiving – College Closed December 18 - 23..........Final Exams December 23..................Official Last Day of Fall Semester

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President of Camden County College Raymond Yannuzzi, D.A.

Camden County College Board of Trustees Kevin G. Halpern, Chair Sandee G. Vogelson, Vice Chair Hazel T. Nimmo, Secretary Louis F. Cappelli, Sr., Treasurer Helen M. Albright Annette Castiglione Susan R. Croll Steven J. Greenfogel Anthony J. Maressa Wilbert Mitchell Tamra Vassallo, Alumna Trustee

Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders Louis Cappelli, Jr., Director Edward T. McDonnell, Deputy Director Riletta L. Cream Rodney A. Greco Jeffrey L. Nash Joseph Ripa Carmen Rodriquez

Welcome! Welcome to the fifth issue of Camden County College Magazine, our semiannual publication about the many programs, services and people that make your community college such a vibrant place to learn and grow. In this issue we continue marking our 40th anniversary celebration, announce our College trivia contest and reveal why Class of 1973 member Gene Toni won our first Outstanding Alumnus Award. We also catch up with a number of other notable alumni, including Frank McCormick of Public Service Electric & Gas, who graduated from CCC in 1983, Ed Pietrzak (Class of 2005), Wilfrido Melendez (Class of 2007) and Joe Pantarelli (Class of 2007). In addition, this issue relates recent achievements by some of our employees, including Dianne Falvo of the Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Carla Monticelli of the Mathematics Department, Chris Gallo of the Automotive Technology Program and Carol McCormick of the Division of Customized Training. It also introduces you to our newest vice president, Lou Bezich, along with longtime faculty Kay Klotzbach of the Art Department, Phyllis Owens of the Computer Graphics Department and Bud Lavell of the Chemistry Department. We also update you on some of our special options, including our new Honors Program and on-campus Rowan University bachelor’s degree program. Highlighted as well are our transfer services and the New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship Program. Most importantly, we showcase some of our more than 100 academic areas of study. Featured in this issue are studio art, fine and applied arts, dance, photography, speech and theatre, communications, accounting, finance, engineering technology, biotechnology, forensic science, fire science and veterinary technology. Even with all of this information at your fingertips, there remains so much more to be shared. So please know that you are welcome to visit our three locations in Blackwood, Camden and Cherry Hill or our Web site at www.camdencc.edu to experience why so many people like you have chosen Camden County College for more than 40 years.

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Vol. 3, No. 1 Published semiannually to serve the residents of Camden County. To see the Fall 2008 Credit Schedule of Classes, visit www.camdencc.edu and click the link for 2008 Fall Credit Registration. Or pick up the schedule at any of our three locations, Blackwood, Camden and Cherry Hill.

Raymond Yannuzzi, Doctor of Arts President Camden County College P.S. Fall 2008 classes begin September 2, so register today to start building your future at CCC.

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Alumni Updates Special Tuition for Alums Aged 55 to 64 As Henry Ford once said, “Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” As those American Express ads say, “Membership has its privileges.” With those ideas in mind, Camden County College has created a special lifelong-learning deal for members of its alumni roster who have

reached a certain age. As part of the ongoing celebration of four decades of service, CCC’s “$40 for the 40th Anniversary” promotion will allow alumni aged 55 to 64 to pay just $40 in tuition per Fall 2008 and

Spring 2009 credit course taken. This offer will provide participants a savings of more than $200 for one three-credit class each semester. Any qualifying former CCC student is welcome to come back and learn something new, whether to earn additional higher education credentials, gain further professional expertise or for personal interest or development. Enrollees under “$40 for the 40th” may choose from courses in arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics, science, health careers, business, computers and technical studies and may register on a space-available basis. For further details or to participate, contact the Office of Foundation & Alumni Relations at (856) 374-4946 or [email protected].


C ALLING A LL 1969 G RADUATES ! The Office of Foundation & Alumni Relations is seeking members of the Camden County College Class of 1969, the first to graduate from CCC, as part of the College’s ongoing celebration of its four decades of service. The 40th anniversary of the 1969 graduation ceremony will be marked during CCC’s 2009 commencement exercises in May. Members of the Class of 1969 will be invited to attend this event to be recognized for the place they hold in College history and the achievements they have made since graduating. Even those 1969 graduates who will not be able to participate are asked to inform the College of their favorite campus memories and their post-CCC activities and accomplishments. To share information or for further details, contact (856) 374-4946 or [email protected].

Find Your Name on the New Wall of Fame The much-anticipated Camden County College Wall of Fame, which was created to commemorate the 40th anniversary of CCC’s founding, is now hanging in the Madison Connector Building. Throughout the last year, the College invited all students who attended CCC during the last four decades – no matter how many credits they had earned – to register their names for inclusion in the installation. More than 1,000 individuals signed up, and their names are being included with those of the College’s 28,000plus associate’s degree graduates. Visit the Blackwood Campus soon to find your name on the Wall of Fame!

Alumni Spotlight Francis J. McCormick Manager Enterprise Homeland Security Operations Public Service Electric & Gas Company Year of Graduation: 1983 Degree Received: Associate in Applied Science in Accounting What Have You Been Up to Since Graduation? I’ve been married to my wife, Susan, for 22 years, and we have three children: Erin, 19, Kyle, 16, and Shannon, 11. After graduating from the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice’s Police Training Academy, I spent 10 years at the state Attorney General’s Office supervising and conducting organized and white-collar crime investigations. For the last 13 years, I have been employed at PSE&G. I also have been studying and teaching martial arts for 27 years. Additional Degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Rutgers University; Master of Arts, University of Pennsylvania; Graduate Certificate, Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. Major Accomplishments: After the tragic events of September 11, 2001, I was asked to lead the newly formed Public Service Enterprise Group Security Council to formulate and implement the company response to the new security paradigm. I also have been teaching an operational security course as an adjunct professor at CCC. Favorite Memory of CCC: Having to work and pay for my own college education, CCC provided me with a great opportunity to receive a quality education at a nearby institution at an affordable cost. The professors were dedicated and fully engaged with the student body. The CCC credits I earned were well-respected and transferable to the four-year colleges of my choice. Twenty-five years later, these same attributes are even truer today for CCC students.

Meet CCC’s 2008-09 Alumna Trustee Tamra Vassallo of Audubon was elected by her peers in the Class of 2008 to serve as the alumni representative to the Camden County College Board of Trustees for the 2008-09 term. While a student at CCC, Tamra earned Dean’s List and President’s List status, was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society and served as the Student Government Association’s executive officer for the William G. Rohrer Center. She completed her associate’s degree in literature, philosophy and the arts with a 3.7 grade-point average and plans to continue her studies at a four-year institution of higher education. Her ultimate career goal is to become a college professor. “For me, Camden County College captured the essence of community,” she said. “I feel that I have benefited greatly from my experience here, and I would like to contribute to the College in any way I can so that future students can fully embrace their experience here as well.”

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Celebrating 40 Years The first person to seek admission to Camden County College received CCC’s first Outstanding Alumnus Award during the 2008 commencement ceremony. Eugene J. “Gene” Toni of Alexandria, Va., was selected for the honor, which was created as part of the College’s 40th anniversary celebration, from the more than 30 graduates nominated. To be considered, nominees had to have completed a degree or certificate at CCC and been recognized for their professional success, field expertise, contributions to society or service as a positive motivational force. After becoming the first person in his family to enroll in college and

attending for three semesFollowing graduation, ters, Gene volunteered for Gene joined the civil servVietnam with the United ice, working in Washington, States Army. He completed D.C., for entities such as Ranger School and served as the Naval Air Systems a combat infantryman with Command. During this the 101st Airborne period, he completed Division, earning the a master’s degree in pubrank of sergeant. In lic administration at O UTSTANDING George Washington 1970, a mine explosion A LUMNUS nearly killed him and University. He was recogAWARD took both of his legs nized by Vice President below the knee. He returned to Al Gore with a National Performance CCC in 1972 after spending more Review Hammer Award in 1997, and than a year recuperating. he received a Distinguished Civilian Service Award upon his retirement in Gene earned his associate’s degree in 2006. He currently works with marketing in 1973, achieving a perMonterey Consultants Inc. supportfect 4.0 grade-point average for the ing the Air Force Office of Small 46 credits he completed upon his Business’ Service Disabled Veteran return. He then transferred to the Owned Small Business Program. University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Gene has used his own experiences economics in 1975. While there, he to assist fellow war amputees in worked to increase accessibility for recovery, rehabilitation and adjustphysically challenged students. ment. The American Red Cross cited him for his work with Operation Desert Shield/Operation Desert Storm veterans and their families. He has worked with Operation Enduring Freedom/

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Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans as an Amputee Coalition of America peer visitor as well.

He also has served as a volunteer basketball coach, and an award for volunteerism was created in his honor by his children’s school. He also has run fund-raisers for and participated in other activities with the Knights of Columbus. As trustee board president for St. Coletta of Greater Washington, a non-profit school for severely cognitively disabled children and adults, Gene spearheaded the drive to construct a new school building in 2006.


CCC Trivia Contest hich Volkswagen model’s nickname became its official name the same year that Camden County College was founded? What year was that? If you said “Beetle” and “1967,” then you know your trivia!

W A plaque bearing the name of each winner of Camden County College’s teaching award was displayed in the College Community Center until it was lost in the aftermath of a 2003 fire. A donation from recipient Richard Carney and matching funds provided by the CCC Foundation allowed the original to be replaced in honor of the College’s 40th anniversary. The new plaque, now in Madison Hall, was unveiled in a ceremony attended by past recipients. From left are Judith Rowlands, John Pesda, Ellen Freedman, Paul Harris, Betty Brown-Joynes, Charles Miller, Edith Goodman, John deFrancesco, Cheryl Copeland, Odom Burney, Richard Carney, Philip Winkie, President Raymond Yannuzzi, Kelly Jackson, Catherine Boos, Dorothy Brown, Hoda Zaki, William Wilhelm, Sebastian Vasta, Robert Lorenzi, Claire Berger and Faustino Gonzalez.

Those who are fonts of minutiae or have a knack for little-known knowledge are invited to enter the Camden County College History Contest. This 40-question quiz will include references to news, events and developments from throughout CCC’s four decades of service. The contest questions will be posted on the College’s Web site when the Fall 2008 semester begins on September 2. Answers will be accepted through December 19. Winners will be announced in January 2009. Prizes will be based on number of participants and percentage of correct answers, and the first 100 entrants will receive their own piece of vintage CCC memorabilia – straight from the campus vaults! Visit www.camdencc.edu in September to try your hand at CCC history!

A NNIVERSARY C ONCERT B RINGS PAST INTO P RESENT The Camden County College community got “happy together” in January with 1960s bands the Turtles and the Grass Roots. The bands performed as part of “Happy Together for 40 Years: Camden County College and You” at the Grand Ballroom and Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood. In addition to the concert, the evening included a reception featuring a slideshow of images from the campus archives, period music, the opportunity to explore vintage yearbooks and a silent auction. The event raised more than $32,000 for the CCC Foundation.

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Employee Achievements Pair of Professors Win 2008 Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award Camden County College faculty members are selected for the Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award each year. Professor Dianne Falvo of the Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Interpreter Education Program and Professor Carla Monticelli of the Mathematics Department were this year’s recipients. “Faculty are nominated based on their human quality in the classroom; their concern and sensitivity to the needs of their students; and their ability to demonstrate positive student learning outcomes,” said Vice President Margaret Hamilton, who announced the awards during the 2008 commencement ceremony. “Most of all, the award is given to teachers who have had lasting influence on their students.”

Auto Instructor Receives Nationwide Educator Prize Camden County College automotive technology instructor Christopher Gallo, who holds “world class” status as a General Motors technician, has been awarded the top teaching prize in his field. He is the fourth CCC instructor to win the National Award of Merit from the International Association of General Motors Automotive Services Educational Programs (GM-ASEP). Recipients must be current GM-ASEP technical instructors who have taught at least three consecutive or sequential GM-ASEP courses. Winners receive recognition plaques. Gallo began teaching at CCC in 1996. He holds an associate in applied science degree from Camden County College and a bachelor of science degree from Southern Illinois University as well as 17 certifications from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. CCC’s General Motors program has long been considered one of the best in the United States. To discuss study options available at CCC, call (856) 227-7200, ext. 4317, or e-mail [email protected].

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Falvo, who joined the full-time faculty in 1997, is known for working with each of her students to prepare lessons specific to their individual learning needs and for her extensive record of published articles and presentations. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s degree from Gallaudet University. Monticelli joined the full-time faculty in 1995. She is known for her expertise in statistics and for the two publications she authored on use of the graphing calculator, which are utilized at CCC as well as at other educational institutions throughout the region. She holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from Villanova University and a doctorate from Temple University. “Professor Falvo, who is an advocate

Winners of the 2008 Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award, Professor Dianne Falvo, left, and Professor Carla Monticelli. for her students and a caring, expert teacher, is a dedicated professional who holds herself and her students to the highest standard when it comes to supporting their academic

achievement,” Hamilton said. “Professor Monticelli is respected among her colleagues for the quality of her teaching and her commitment to the College’s life and mission.”

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n expert in public management became Camden County College’s vice president for administrative services in 2008.

Louis S. Bezich previously had been a part-time member of CCC’s administrative staff and a consultant to the College. While in these former roles, he used his extensive knowledge of policy, financial management, economic development and land use to aid the College with many complex initiatives, including creation of the Camden Technology Center, development of the College’s facilities master plan, planning for a new Route 42 interchange at College Drive and the Camden Higher Education and Healthcare Task Force. Bezich, who holds a master’s degree in public policy from Rutgers University, also has been an adjunct college instructor, teaching courses at CCC, Rutgers and Rowan University. His other affiliations include memberships in the Urban Land Institute, New Jersey Future and the Congress on New Urbanism. He is a past president of the Camden County and Southern New Jersey Boy Scout councils and a recipient of the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Award. Earlier this year, he received a Special Economic Development Award from the Gloucester Township Economic Development Corporation.

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The New Jersey Council of County Colleges (NJCCC) has honored a Camden County College staff member with a 2008 Community College Spirit Award. Carol McCormick, who has been a senior account executive with the Division of Customized Training since 2005, was recognized for her exemplary service to New Jersey’s community colleges. Since 1993, the award has gone to those whose work embodies the characteristics for which community colleges are known. “The Community College Spirit Award is an honor bestowed on a select few who have helped advance the community college movement,” said Lawrence A. Nespoli, president of the NJCCC. “We feel that (Carol embodies) what we believe is the ‘community college spirit’: perseverance, dedication and excellence.” McCormick, who holds a bachelor of science degree from Penn State University, was lauded for her leadership as a member of the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development’s Team New Jersey initiative. The Consortium delivers customized training to businesses and agencies throughout the state.

Meeting Your Needs Transfer Services Helps You Start Here and Get Where You Want Many students attend Camden County College with the goal of transferring to another college or university to earn a bachelor’s degree. CCC strives to help make the transition to a four-year college or university a smooth, positive experience. Successful transfer requires careful research and planning. It is never too early to think about where you want to transfer after completing your associate’s degree. Basics of the transfer process include:

1. Getting started with your CCC academic program • Think about where you want to go and which CCC program is best suited to help you get there. • Select the CCC academic program that will allow you to satisfy degree and entry requirements for the academic program you want to enter at the institution to which you want to transfer. At CCC,

associate in arts and associate in science degree programs generally provide the best transferability. • Be sure to meet the requirements for your selected CCC program.

needed, transfer advisement is available by appointment. Call (856) 227-7200, ext. 4268, to schedule a meeting with a transfer advisor.

2. Taking advantage of advisement

3. Utilizing transfer resources

• CCC’s academic advisors can assist you in selecting the best program of study to meet your academic goals and in selecting courses that meet CCC’s graduation requirements as well as maximizing your completion of transfer requirements.

• Refer to your degree audit regularly. This electronic advising tool is designed to assist you in planning for program-completion and transfer.

• Discuss your transfer plans with advisors early and re-evaluate your academic plan should your area of interest change. This will ensure that you continue to meet prerequisite requirements when you are ready to transfer. • The fundamentals of planning for transfer are covered in each general advisement session. If specialized transfer information is

New Honors Program Will Raise Standards for Academics, Service Camden County College is adding a new component to help fulfill its mission of preparing students for career or transfer: a collegewide Honors Program. Starting with the Fall 2008 semester, students in any associate’s degree program who have completed 12 credits and earned an overall gradepoint average of 3.5 or higher will be invited to apply. In addition, New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship Program students may apply directly out of high school if they meet certain criteria. To complete the Honors Program, students must take four general education courses in designated Honors sections. They also must participate in a minimum of three community service projects. Honors courses will be small, seminar-style classes that allow for greater student/faculty interaction, and Honors students will belong to a supportive but rigorous academic community. This will help them make the most of their experience at CCC and be better prepared for transferring to a four-year college or university or entering the professional world. For questions about the Honors Program or to apply, contact Professor Jennifer Hoheisel at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4676, or [email protected].

• Detailed information regarding specific college and university admissions requirements and academic program requirements – including specific course equivalency charts, admissions deadlines and prerequisites – are outlined on the Transfer Services page of the CCC Web site. To access this resource, visit www.camdencc.edu and select “Transfer Services” from the drop-down menu under the “Popular Links” heading.

• NJ Transfer is a Web-based clearinghouse designed to provide detailed information regarding transferring from New Jersey’s 19 community colleges to four-year colleges and universities throughout New Jersey. • Transfer workshops, transfer fairs and individual college and university visits are scheduled on campus throughout the academic year.

4. Staying involved in the process • Remember that, ultimately, only you can decide where you want to transfer and for what major. It is crucial that you understand the requirements for the four-year academic program you are interested in and for the institutions you will be applying to and that you plan accordingly. Begin researching degree and entrance requirements as early as possible, so that you are clear about your transfer institution’s expectations.


Rowan BA in Elementary Education/Writing Arts Debuting at CCC This Fall eginning in Fall 2008, Rowan University will offer a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education/writing arts on Camden County College’s Blackwood Campus.

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This dual-major program is designed to provide CCC graduates with the opportunity to enter Rowan University’s Elementary Education Program. Eligibility requirements include an earned associate’s degree from Camden County College, preferably in elementary/secondary education, along with a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.5.

Students interested in learning more about the Rowan@CCC elementary education/writing arts degree can find detailed information on the Transfer Services page of the CCC Web site, which is located at www.camdencc.edu/transferservices. From there, select “Rowan University” from the Four-Year Program Information page. You also can contact CCC’s Transfer Services Office at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4268, or Rowan University degree-completion coordinator Amanda DeValerio at (856) 256-5123. In addition to this and other degree-completion opportunities offered on campus, thousands of CCC graduates transfer to four-year colleges and universities throughout the region and beyond. Some of the most popular include Rutgers University, Rowan University, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Temple University, Drexel University at South Jersey, Drexel University, Jefferson College of Health Professions, The College of New Jersey, the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, St. Joseph’s University, Widener University and Rider University.

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Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Creativity Alive and Well at CCC The College offers three associate’s degree programs in the fine and applied arts for those who possess a creative side: Fine & Applied Arts Option: Applied Arts Track; Fine & Applied Arts Option: Fine Arts Track; and Studio Art. These two-year programs train students for professional careers in specific art-related fields and to prepare them to transfer into bachelor of arts programs. The purpose of the programs is threefold. They enable students to begin work in their primary area of

Graduates create, select, gather and organize work for submission in an exit portfolio, and the programs are designed for both new students just starting out and those who have already started a portfolio. “With our guidance, new students increase skill levels as they develop their portfolios,” said Brellochs. “For the experienced student, we help them refine their portfolios, increasing their chances of entering prestigious four-year schools and maybe even earning merit scholarships.” CCC has a successful transfer history. “Many of our students transfer into good four-year schools,” said Brellochs. “Many have presented their portfolios and were accepted at their first choice, some of the top schools both regionally and nationally.”

study; give them a comprehensive foundation in liberal arts and art history; and encourage them to critically analyze their art and the artist’s role in society. Gregory Brellochs, professor of sculpture and design, explains the benefits at Camden County College. “Of all of the 19 community colleges in New Jersey, we have the broadest selection of art courses available,” said Brellochs. “We have great facilities and a truly experienced and well-qualified faculty. Students who come here for the first two years get a great education while saving a substantial amount of money.”

The facilities offer a lot of opportunities to discover one’s hidden creativity, regardless of age. “We have a lot of students, like nursing majors, who just take an art course to try something different,” said Brellochs. “We also have seniors and other community members who audit painting, ceramics and drawing classes for relaxation or personal development. Some have even decided to pursue art as a new career.”

Dance & Music Performances FALL 2008 Ensembles................The Music of Miles Davis, at 7:30 p.m. 10/19/08 Dance Concert .........Silhouettes, at 8 p.m. 11/8/08 Choir & Orchestra....Holidays From Around the World, at 7:30 p.m. 12/20/08 SPRING 2009 Dance Concert .........Body Talk, at 8 p.m. 3/28/09 Choir & Orchestra....Theme TBA, at 7:30 p.m 5/11/09 Ensembles................The Music of Ray Charles, at 7:30 p.m. 5/13/09

All performances will be in the Dennis Flyer Memorial Theatre on the Blackwood Campus. For more information, call (856) 227-7200, ext. 4364.

Meet Our Faculty Art Professor Kay A. Klotzbach continually seeks out innovative and thought-provoking experiences. This year the Lindenwold resident, whose artwork has been featured both locally and across the country, received a sabbatical to participate in a MidCareer Fellowship at the McGraw Teaching and Learning Center at Princeton University. This program invites faculty from 13 participating New Jersey community colleges to further cultivate their understanding of the subjects they teach; meet notable scholars; and interact with other New Jersey instructors. “The program is offered to instructors in mid-career,” said Klotzbach. “It gives professors an opportunity to reflect on their teaching, reconnect with what is happening in their field and expand their own learning.” In addition to taking classes, Klotzbach conducted research and designed a survey examining the state of the arts. Her 15page paper explores the role of studio arts in community colleges, comparing New Jersey with neighboring states. Her paper will appear in Issues in Education at Community Colleges, a Princeton University publication. Another new experience for Klotzbach was illustrating a children’s book, Everyone Loves Elwood. Elwood won last year’s World’s Ugliest Dog contest. The book’s author and Elwood’s owner, Karen Quigley, viewed one of Klotzbach’s art exhibitions in 2006 and was moved by Klotzbach’s paintings of her dogs captured at different vantage points.

For more information on any of the programs, call Kay Klotzbach at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4342, or e-mail [email protected].




Stages 2008-09 Season Stuart Little by Joseph Robinette (Based on the novel by E.B. White) October 23 at 10 a.m., October 24 at 10 a.m. & 7 p.m., October 25 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

The Crucible by Arthur Miller December 5 & 6 at 8 p.m., December 7 at 3 p.m., December 10 at 10 a.m. (Student Matinee), December 12 & 13 at 8 p.m. The Short Tree and the Bird That Could Not Sing by Dennis Foon February 26 at 10 a.m., February 27 at 10 a.m. & 7 p.m., February 28 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Book by Rachel Sheinkin – Music and Lyrics by William Finn May 1 & 2 at 8 p.m., May 3 at 3 p.m., May 8 & 9 at 8 p.m. For more information, call Marjorie Sokoloff at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4737, or e-mail her at [email protected].

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Next for Klotzbach and her students is the creation of an exterior tile mural for Cathedral Kitchen at its new location in Camden City. As part of their curriculum, her students create art for community non-profit organizations. Past creations included art projects for the Food Bank in Pennsauken, the Discovery Museum in Cherry Hill and New Visions in Camden. “Teaching for me is a dream job because I get to share something I love to do, make art and also have the opportunity to engage in learning myself, through my students and my colleagues.”

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Graduate Spotlight

Pictures Tell a Thousand Stories If behind the camera is where you want to be, CCC’s two-year photography program is for you. The program features four phases. The first semester stresses photography as an art and shows students how to talk and communicate ideas through photographs as well as a good mix of the technical skills. Students learn how to shoot, develop black and white film and print their creations in the dark room. In the second semester, more emphasis is placed on the conceptual aspect of the medium and how to communicate ideas through photographs. “It is like learning a new language,” explains photography Professor Fred Herr. “You don’t have words on a page, but you tell a story with your images.” Semester three is the digital course, where color is introduced. “Students can display their creations in a different format here, using Photoshop to combine several shots and alter the images,” said Herr. “Here the students get really creative, and many produce some incredible images.” Finally, the last semester is studiobased, where lighting is the main focus. Students are also introduced to larger-format cameras. “After the program ends, students will have a good understanding of both the technical and conceptual aspects of the medium. Students will also have a portfolio of their work,” said Herr. “Some of these portfolios are truly remarkable, and students have been

accepted at prestigious four-year universities as soon as the art faculty there sees them. I have received calls from some of these faculty members who told me how impressed they were and asked if I had more students to send them. It feels good when I hear things like that about my students,” said Herr.

When Edward Pietrzak, a fifth-grade teacher at J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School in Mantua, says the classroom is magical, he means it, literally. Pietrzak always has something up his sleeve, and it’s usually cards, coins or silk scarves. This Woodbury Heights resident is also a professional magician, and he brings his magical abilities into his classroom. “Entertainment is what keeps all my students engaged in the lessons,” said Pietrzak. “I integrate my passion for magic into the classroom; it is a perfect mix, and the kids love it.” When Pietrzak, now 23, was 10, he watched a magician perform on the Ocean City boardwalk. By age 13, Pietrzak was performing his own magic for the public. His combination of magic and teaching is shared with his assistant, Jaime Costa, who teaches fourth grade in Cherry Hill. Together, they perform nearly 200 shows each year. “We really are like a family; we also have a rabbit and a dove, who are all part of the show,” said Pietrzak.

Herr also hears from many of his students after they leave CCC. Some transfer on to further their education, some start their own photography businesses, while others find work at The Philadelphia Inquirer and the Courier-Post. “One The 2002 graduate of Camden Catholic High School continued on with his educaof my students went on to the Fashion Institute of Technology tion after earning his associate’s degree at CCC. He received a master’s degree from and called me after he shot St. Joseph’s University last spring. In the classroom, Pietrzak said he is surprised Fashion Week in New York every day by his students. “They are really smart, and they have an incredible zest for City,” said Herr. learning,” he said. “It is so rewarding for me to see that ‘light bulb’ go off. Teaching doesn’t even feel like work. I love waking up every day!” Asked if everyone has an eye for photography, Pietrzak said he looks back on his Herr explained that choice to come to CCC as a positive the technical part is stepping stone. “Camden County easy to learn. With College was the perfect start for the right training, me in my teaching career,” he he said, students will learn to develsaid. “What really stands out op their own sense in my memory is what a of creativity. welcoming place it was. “Students pull ideas Everyone I met was from current events, extremely friendly music, movies, history, anyand very helpful.” where they can let their minds wander to gather ideas. There are a million ways students can make pictures tell their own story,” Herr said. “We have a great program here, and when students leave here, they have a solid understanding of For more information, call ext. 4389, or e-mail the art of photography.” Fred Herr at (856) 227-7200, [email protected].




N EW R EADERS T HEATRE P ROJECT O PEN TO E VERYONE he College offers extensive Visual, Performing & Communication Arts curricula, featuring dance, theater, music, painting, speech, communications and more. Allison Green, coordinator of Performing & Communication Arts, says she welcomes visitors to Lincoln Hall to see the facility and learn about all that the College has to offer. “I would love people to come over to Lincoln to see what a lively, diverse place it is. There is always something going on, dancers pirouetting down the halls, music coming from inside the classroom and easels set up everywhere, with artists creating beautiful sketches and paintings,” said Green. “It truly is a fascinating place, and we have so many great degree programs to offer.” A new project, reviving an old tradition, is being unveiled this fall. The Readers Theatre Project is open to students, staff, faculty and community members. “The project revives the classic art of the oral performance of literature,” said Green. “Our

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music department, led by Professor Michael Billingsley, will compose original music for the readings, and our art department, supervised by Professor Kay Klotzbach, will create the scenic backgrounds.” The participants will present the readings at the College, along with performances at local Camden County high schools. Participants of the project will read famous literary works. In October and November, in the spooky tradition of Halloween, Edgar Allen Poe’s Black Cat is the selection. During December, performers will read The Gift of the Magi, the classic holiday love story by O. Henry. “We are very excited about this new project,” said Green. “We will be holding auditions in September for anyone who would like to be a part of this fun new endeavor.” For more information on any of these programs, call Allison Green at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4362, or e-mail [email protected].

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Business, Computer & Technical Studies Accounting Program Adds Up If you want to learn how a business operates, ask an accountant. Accountants perform a variety of functions such as preparing financial statements, recording business transactions and computing costs and efficiencies for new technology and mergers or acquisitions.

program coordinator Richard Sarkisian. Sarkisian notes that the program builds your skills as it enhances your resume. Students admit it’s a challenging program with courses that match up against others at four-year schools such as tax I and II, intermediate accounting I and II and auditing.

This evening program is popular among those working in an accounting or related field who want to advance in their career, as well as those who have four-year degrees and are looking for a refresher to sit for the Certified Public Accountant Standards Board (CPASB) exam.

The program also includes an opportunity for students to do a co-op at a local or regional company. Employment opportunities include entry-level accountant, appraiser, bank teller, loan officer, revenue agent or tax collector, to name a few.

“It’s an accounting-intensive program requiring students to take more accounting courses than most four-year colleges,” according to

For more information, call Richard Sarkisian at (856) 2277200, ext. 4492, or e-mail [email protected].


Meet Our Faculty Phyllis Owens, the award-winning coordinator of the Computer Graphics Department, is a technology pioneer. Fifteen years ago, she came to CCC to oversee the newly formed graphics department. She developed the country’s first associate’s degree in game design and was invited to campuses across the country to help develop their game design curricula. For her innovative work, she was named the Carnegie Foundation’s 2005 New Jersey Professor of the Year. Podcasting is the next rung on the technology ladder. “Game design expands the basic computer graphics to include animation, Web design and multimedia,” says Owens. “Now we are expanding the curriculum to offer students training in developing podcasts. Podcasts are like portable learning resources. Almost everyone has an iPod or a computer. These devices can retain information forever.”

Show Me the Money! It’s all about the money, and according to CareerBuilder.com, personal financial advisors and financial analysts are both on the list of 30 Top Jobs of 2008 (6 and 12 respectively) that are expected to grow until 2016. That’s good news for students who like investing and the stock market. “In addition to the traditional-age students, a number of older, non-traditional students take financial classes to learn how to invest and manage

consolidating, many more people are employed in commercial banking than in other areas of the financial services industry, according to CareersInFinance.com. And banking offers a wide variety of employment opportunities. Other employment opportunities include entry-level brokerage, corporate finance, insurance, real estate, general business and financial management. For example, the insurance industry employs over 2.5 million

Phyllis Owens, at computer, surrounded by her students. Podcasting has countless applications for education, entertainment and businesses, so Owens wants to expand outside the classroom. “We have all the equipment, so now my students are learning the mechanicals. We hope to be offering podcasting services to our faculty and staff.” Another first, for any community college in the country, is taking Owens into a new “second life.” Through a full fellowship through MentorLinks, she is transporting her classroom into a “virtual” world. In this technology-generated global learning environment, teacher and students take the form of cartoon-like characters called avatars and interact with students from around the world. Owens “owns” an island, where her students view her PowerPoint, video and audio displays. “Face time in the classroom is important, but this is a new and exciting way of teaching.” Owens is squarely at the helm when it comes to technological advancements, and she continues to keep CCC in the spotlight for innovative and imaginative educational tools. “With this new technology, we can actually blend the virtual world with reality to offer a distinct new learning environment.”

STEM Grant Program Provides Scholarships

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a portfolio,” said Richard Sarkisian, program coordinator. In addition to investing, students learn how to prepare financial reports to fulfill tax and regulatory requirements.

people and, as baby boomers retire, demand for insurance services will increase. If you like helping people when they need it the most, this may be an option for you.

“The vast majority of students work in the banking industry or plan to enter that field upon graduation, ” Sarkisian noted. Even with banks

For more information, call Richard Sarkisian at (856) 2277200, ext. 4492, or e-mail [email protected].


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grant from the National Science Foundation provides scholarships for low-income students pursuing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) associate’s degree programs. Low-income and underrepresented groups – including women, Hispanics, AfricanAmericans, Native Americans and students with disabilities – can receive one of the 104 available scholarships, receiving a maximum of $1,000 per semester over four consecutive semesters (maximum award of $4,000). Recipients must be enrolled in a transfer or career associate in applied science degree program in one of the STEM disciplines at CCC and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or better. For more information, call Lawrence Chatman at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4523, or e-mail [email protected].

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Graduate Spotlight When Wilfrido Melendez graduated from the Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf in Trenton, he wanted a career in the computer industry. He entered CCC and decided to switch his major. “I entered the automotive program,” said Melendez. “I knew it was what I wanted to do. All my teachers were great and motivated me to do well.”

South Jersey’s Pick for Engineering Do you have an inquisitive mind? Do you like to take things apart and put them back together? Engineering technology attracts students who like to work with their hands as it allows them to put theory into practice. “Engineering technology is hands-on with not as much math as the engineering science program,” said the program’s coordinator, Lawrence Chatman. An advantage of CCC’s programs is the wide variety of state-of-theindustry tools available, and Chatman said this is the place to go in southern New Jersey for this type of experience. “Our students like the attention they get here, they work with real equipment, and the class sizes are smaller so students receive individual attention. Our faculty has all worked in industry and brings that work experience into the classroom,” said Chatman. The students work on real projects as part of their coursework, and some co-op with local companies to improve their skills. The College has strong relationships with local and regional businesses. There are three engineering technology options from which to choose, although two have special admission requirements. The first is the technical studies (TES.AAS) program. It is open to corporate, industrial and military employees seeking to enhance their career mobility.

The second selection is the electrical-electronic engineering: technical studies option (ETS.AAS). There are no special admission requirements. Employment opportunities include engineer’s assistant, field service engineer, lab technician, quality control specialist, production technician and technical salesperson.

Melendez, the first in his family to earn a college degree, has entered a unique field in the auto industry: he rebuilds Rolls Royce cars. “I really enjoy working on these classic cars,” said Melendez. “To me, the newer cars are more complicated, everything is so tight. Besides, I have really big hands, so I can’t maneuver them around inside the newer cars,” he joked. Asked if he owns a Rolls Royce, the 25-year-old smiled and said, “No, I drive a Honda Civic.”

The third is the electronic engineerMelendez, a Camden City resident, said the education he received was “outing: technical studies option standing,” adding there are several teachers instrumental in his success. “I had (EBC.AAS). Here students construct, install, maintain and test people there who really cared about helping me succeed, like Jim DeShields and equipment in the broadband Bob Strong.” communications industry. DeShields continues to be a huge influence in Melendez’s life. “Jim DeShields worked Students must be current with me and taught me all about these classic cars, and I want to thank him,” said technical employees workMelendez. “After graduation I went to work for him. He continues to teach me so much.” ing in cable television and broadband communicaDeShields has a mutual admiration for tions companies. Melendez. “He is fantastic! He makes up for his lack of hearing and Scholarship opporspeech by using his head,” said tunities are availDeShields. “I could never find anyone able. In particular, the better. I wish I could clone him!” Science, Melendez said he wants to start his own Technology, business someday and credits the Engineering and College for helping him reach his Mathematics potential. “I am very proud to say I (STEM) Scholarship can prograduated from Camden County vide $2,000 per year for College.” interested students in need Lori Mann, a sign language interpreter, interpreted during this of financial assistance. Recent interview. high school graduates, as well as older and returning students, are eligible. Information about the For more information about any of (856) 227-7200, ext. 4523, STEM scholarship is available at the engineering technology proor e-mail www.camdencc.edu/foundation/ grams, call Lawrence Chatman at [email protected].
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FREE LECTURE SERIES FOR FALL 2008 Abraham’s Children: A History of Judaism and Christianity All seven lectures are free and begin at 7 p.m. in Civic Hall, located in the new Madison Connector Building on the Blackwood Campus.

In addition to the lecture series, there is a related three-credit course, Topics in the History of Religion, offered Wednesdays beginning September 3 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in Madison Hall 210. This course is offered tuition-free to educators and community members.

September 10 .........Re-Thinking the Jewish Middle Ages by Paola Tartakoff

Autism Initiative

September 17 .........Jewish Encounters With Modernity by Beth Wegner

Beginning this fall, the College is offering a number of professional development activities dealing with autism, open to both teachers and community members. Included is an introduction to autism; Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) basic training; behavior modification; and autism and genetics.

October 1 ................Stranger in the Empire: The Landscape of Early Christianity by Amy Oden October 8 ................Christian Enthusiasms and the Decline of Christendom by James Deming

Educator’s Night

October 29 ..............Redressing Muslim Women in Islam by Hibba Abugideiri

On October 23, CCC and the University of Pennsylvania Museum are co-sponsoring an Educator’s Night to be held on the Blackwood Campus.

November 12...........Sharing History: Muslims, Christians and Jews in the Modern Middle East by Heather J. Sharkey

For more information about any of these programs, contact Dianne Van Haitsma at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4256.

October 22 ..............Origins and Basic Beliefs of Islam by Jawid Majaddedi

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Mathematics, Science & Health Careers Biotechnology Careers Abound with 110 Companies in New Jersey The two-year biotechnology program prepares students for entry-level positions in industries such as pharmaceuticals, university and private research laboratories and medical technology and biotechnology companies. Companies need trained

technicians to work in the laboratories and help in the preparation and documentation of experiments and their results. The average starting salary for those with their associate’s degree is $35,000. This field has a bright job market, even in this tight economy, because New Jersey houses 110 biotechnology companies, making it the fourthlargest biotechnology center in the

nation. In the pharmaceutical field, New Jersey is home to over 75 percent of the world’s leading companies. This includes names that defined the industry in the 20th century, such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Merck, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Pfizer, Wyeth, Novo Nordisk and Schering-Plough. In 2001, over 53 percent of new medicines approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration were developed by New Jersey’s companies. Statistically, there are nearly 150,000 employees in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology fields working in New Jersey, offering graduates an array of employment options. Before graduating, students complete an internship program. “We work with many local companies to help our student secure internships,” said Susan Choi, chair of the Chemistry Department. “We have students who intern at Campbell Soup, Baxter Healthcare, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and state forensics labs.”

Besides research, biotechnology offers other courses. “We have a food science class where students discover the chemistry behind food, such as partial hydrogenation, how preservatives work and the use of biotechnology in the development and manufacture of foods,” said Choi. “We have a great program here with something of interest for everyone.” CCC’s close proximity to a number of four-year colleges and universities

such as Rutgers and Rowan provides a wealth of opportunities to students seeking to further their education. “We’ve had several students recently who have continued on to Thomas Jefferson University, which offers BS, as well as five-year BS/MS degree programs,” said Choi. For more information, call Susan Choi at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4110, or e-mail [email protected].


Meet Our Faculty When William “Bud” Lavell came to Camden County College in 1995 to teach chemistry, he wasn’t sure that he was going to stay. But the longer he was here, the more he was impressed. “The students I see are motivated and hard-working, and the school has supported everything we’ve tried to do.” He thinks what sets CCC apart from other colleges, not just two-year but also four-year institutions, is the array of high-tech equipment available to students. Although the program features both lecture and lab components, he feels the lab, with all it has to offer the students, is the “heart” of his classes. Students get hands-on experience with gas chromatographs and mass spectrometers; ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometers; an infra-red spectrophotometer; a polarizing light microscope; and gel electrophoresis equipment. For a layperson,

CCC Offers Only Accredited Vet Tech Program in N.J. ccording to CareerBuilder.com, veterinary technicians are ranked number five in its 30 Top Jobs of 2008 listing of the fastest growing occupations through 2016. CCC’s Veterinary Technology Program is the only accredited veterinary technology program in New Jersey. Under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian, technicians work with the animals in areas such as radiology, dental, surgical assistant, critical care, neonatal care and lab work, to name a few.

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“Our students come from all over the region. Many see technicians working with animals on Animal Planet and decide that is what they want to do,” said Peggy Dorsey, program director. Students enjoy learning in the state-of-the art facilities, featuring a fully contained veterinary radiology suite with the industry’s latest equipment. One of the highlights of the program is a 300-hour co-op in a veterinarian’s office, under the supervision of CCC. Students can choose to co-op in small animal practices or at larger animal hospitals. “All of our graduates have found employment,” added Dorsey. Another added feature is that students can start the program in the fall or spring, after completing their basic skills. They need to meet with the program advisor before enrolling. For more information, call Peggy Dorsey at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4205, or e-mail her at [email protected].

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these machines don’t generate much excitement, but for those in the field, this state-of-the-art gadgetry takes classroom instruction to a new level. The students learn real techniques performing real experiments with equipment that they may very well see in actual forensic labs. “It’s true that several four-year colleges have some of these instruments, but to find this excellent array of equipment at a two-year college is very rare,” said Lavell, a Villanova University and Princeton University graduate. “We are way ahead of the education curve by offering our students the use of this advanced instrumentation at an early stage in their college education.” Over the years, he has taught the full spectrum of chemistry classes. “Some people may view chemistry as a boring field, but part of my role is to make it interesting,” said Lavell. “My goal is the keep the students excited about the course and to enjoy the classes while they are learning. At the end of the day, if I accomplish that, then I did what I was supposed to do.”

CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE MAGAZINE – FALL 2008

Graduate Spotlight

Investigate CCC’s Forensic Labs The demand for qualified forensic science technicians is increasing, and Camden County College has two options for those seeking careers. One option, a two-year associate’s degree program, allows graduates to find employment in entry-level positions at crime, biotech and pharmaceutical labs. “The introductory course is strong,” said forensic Professor William “Bud” Lavell. “Students are excited about the lectures and the labs. They learn a lot, and they enjoy the course at the same time.” Forensic science technicians investigate crimes by analyzing physical evidence. Often they specialize in areas such as DNA analysis or firearm examination, performing tests on weapons, fiber, hair, tissue or body fluids. They will also prepare reports documenting their findings and often provide information and expert opinion to investigators. After CCC, some students transfer to a four-year college. “Planning to continue on is important, since most forensic scientist jobs with the federal government, such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), almost always require a bachelor’s degree,” said Lavell. “Our program provides a good foundation for further work, as well as being appropriate for those already working who want to further their horizons or those who just want to

Since Joe Pantarelli was a child, growing up in Monroe Township, he loved animals. He knew someday he would work in the field helping them. After graduating from Williamstown High School in 1997, he looked around for a program to prepare him for a career.

see what forensic science is about.” Another option is the 18-credit certificate program, which qualifies “I wanted to enter the animal science field, and Camden County students to enter the workforce as College is the only school in the area that offers the vet tech proa technician. Students study the gram,” said Pantarelli. “Coming here was the best decision I could basic skills and abilities learned in have made,” he added. “The facilities and equipment are great. What biology and chemistry courses and impressed me was that we always had back-up instruments. We were apply them to the field of forensic never without what we needed, ever.” science. The certificate program also offers a personal development Pantarelli also credits the teaching staff for his success. “I had the best aspect. “We have police officers professors in all my classes. Dr. Francine Mallon and Peggy Dorsey were already working in the field, who he said. incredible,” want to see the process after they collect samples at a crime scene,” “Joe Pantarelli was an exceptional student, always willing to help his fellow stusaid Lavell. “It gives them a new perspective of the scientific dents. His energetic spirit is his greatest asset. He made learning fun for all the process, and it also gives the students and instructors,” said Dorsey, who is the director of the Veterinary classroom a new perspective, Technology Program. “He will be a great asset to the field.” as they share some of their real-life experiences.” Veterinary technicians work under the supervision of a veterinarian, performing clinical laboratory, diagnostic and nursing procedures for animals. The two-year degree qualifies Lavell said the excellent students to work in animal hospitals, biomedical laboratories and animal health-related array of equipment in fields. After graduating with his associate’s degree, Pantarelli is now employed in the research the lab is the same department at the University of Pennsylvania and working toward a bachelor’s degree, studying machinery usually radiology and ultrasound. found at only four-year “The teachers at Camden County College schools. “We were extremely knowledgeable and are way ahead of the educagave me the best education possition curve by ble,” said Pantarelli. “Every one offering our of them went out of their students the way to help the students, use of this and I am so glad I advanced decided to go there instrumentation.” to begin my career.” For more information, call Susan Choi at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4110, or e-mail [email protected].


F IRE S CIENCE A H OT C HOICE AT CCC his two-year program is for those seeking careers in fire science and administration. Students will learn building and fire codes, become familiar with fire department operation and management, apply the logic and reasoning for investigating fires and gain the knowledge and understanding of the sociological, psychological and economic problems relating to fire.

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“This associate’s degree is usually attended by those who are already volunteer firefighters and now wish to enter the field as a career,” says acting program coordinator Stephen Addezio. “At other colleges, most of these courses are offered only in the evening, but here we have them throughout the day to allow students to earn their degrees in less time.” Amanda Cherry, a NJ STARS recipient who graduated from Atlantic City High School in 2006, began the program last year. Already working as a firefighter in North

Wildwood, the Margate resident picked CCC because it had exactly what she was seeking. “I looked at Ocean County College, but they only offered a few classes per semester. I found all the courses here I needed to get my degree in two years,” said Cherry, the youngest in her department at 19. “We have instructors here who are well-respected in the field, people who have positions of leadership in the county,” said Addezio. “We have a great program where we split the time between classroom instruction on campus and hands-on experience at the Fire Science Academy in Lakeland.” Cherry said she enjoys the interaction with other fire science majors she has met at CCC. “I love the program and the professors and students in my classes. I feel like we are all a family,” said Cherry. “I’m so glad I decided to come here.” For more information, call (856) 227-7200, ext. 4633.

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Enrolling at CCC Need Financial Aid? Investigate Eligibility and File FAFSA Now! For anyone who needs help paying for higher education and meets eligibility criteria, a broad range of federal, state and institution-specific programs are available. Aid may be offered in the form of grants, scholarships, loans or employment. Grants and scholarships are considered “gift aid” and do not require repayment. Loans, which must be repaid, typically are offered at low interest rates with extended repayment periods. Work-study employment allows qualifying students to earn money toward their educational costs through on-campus jobs. Typically, 80 percent of CCC students who apply for financial aid are eligible for some type of assistance. Therefore, all students are encouraged to apply.

Tours Highlight Campus Sites Guided tours of Camden County College’s Blackwood Campus provide prospective students with the opportunity to get a feel for the campus while researching their choices for a major. If already registered for courses, these tours can familiarize them with their classroom buildings before the semester starts. The Division of School & Community Academic Programs offers tours by appointment at 11 a.m. Tuesdays and 3 p.m. Wednesdays. They depart from the first floor of the College Community Center in front of the bookstore. To register, visit www.camdencc.edu/ futurestudents/tours.htm or call (856) 227-7200, ext. 4660 or ext. 4504.

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Anyone who wants to be considered for any type of financial aid must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA can be filed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Parents and/or students also can visit www.pin.ed.gov to apply for a personal identification number (PIN) so that the FAFSA can be signed electronically. Filing the FAFSA is free. So is searching for scholarships. Students should never pay to file a FAFSA or determine scholarship eligibility. Helpful Internet sites include www.fastweb.com (free scholarship searches); www.finaid.org (information about scholarships, the FAFSA and other funding); www.hesaa.org (New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority site

Releasing Your FAFSA to Camden County College To have your FAFSA released to Camden County College, use the federal school code number 006865.

5 Simple Steps to Becoming a CCC Student Becoming an official Camden County College student can be accomplished in five simple steps.

1: File a FREE application: Complete this form online at www.applyweb.com/apply/ camdencc/menu.html.

offering grants to state residents); www.scholarships.com (free scholarship searches); www.studentaid.ed.gov (federal Department of Education site offering funding resources); and www.students.gov (government Web site detailing colleges, careers and more).

2: Take the FREE college placement test:

More help is available from the CCC Financial Aid Handbook, which is available online at www.camdencc.edu or by calling (856) 374-4985 or (856) 968-1340.


3: Schedule a FREE academic advisement session:

NJ STARS Provides Savings, Opportunities f you qualify, the New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship (NJ STARS) Program may allow you to complete your undergraduate education tuitionfree. The merit-based program pays for up to five semesters of full-time community college study for students who graduate in the top 20 percent of their high school

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class. NJ STARS students who complete associate’s degrees and transfer to participating four-year New Jersey colleges and universities may be eligible to have their bachelor’s degree tuition and fees funded as well. NJ STARS students who enjoy public speaking and other leadership opportunities are invited to represent the program at state and CCC activities as NJ STARS ambassadors. Pictured here are current ambassadors Shamira Robinson, John Neckonchuk and Jenna Neckonchuk, who visited the Statehouse in Trenton earlier this year for a New Jersey Council of County Colleges event. To enroll at CCC through NJ STARS, contact Ed Reynolds at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4226, or [email protected]. To apply to be a STARS student ambassador, contact Susan Coulby at (856) 374-4949 or [email protected].

Most degree-seeking students must take this test before registering. For exemptions, visit www.camdencc.edu/testing/ placementtest.htm.

Call (856) 227-7200, ext. 4454, on the Blackwood Campus; (856) 968-1325 at the Camden City Campus; or (856) 874-6000 at the Rohrer Center in Cherry Hill.

4: Register for classes: Returning students may register online using WebAdvisor at www.camdencc.edu/registration/ waystoreg.htm. New and returning students may register in person at all three locations in Blackwood, Camden and Cherry Hill. New and returning students also may fill out the forms at www.camdencc.edu/ registration/forms/ credit_registration_form.pdf and mail them to Office of Records and Registration, Camden County College, P.O. Box 200, Blackwood, NJ 08012 or fax them to (856) 374-4917.

5: Pay for classes: Returning students may pay online. Returning and new students may pay using check, credit card, money order or approved financial aid award. Payments are accepted at all three locations as well as by mail or telephone. Additional information is at www.camdencc.edu/faq.html.


GO TO WWW.CAMDENCC.EDU/REGISTRATION FOR MORE ENROLLMENT & FINANCIAL AID INFO

Affordable Tuition Camden County College is one of the least expensive education opportunities in New Jersey. There are a variety of payment options and two deferred-payment plans. Use the guide below to see just how affordable your education is at Camden County College.

A. Tuition Camden County Resident $88 x ___ credits = $_______ Out-of-County Resident $92 x ___ credits = $_______ International Student $162 x ___ credits = $_______ A.

B. Mandatory General Service Fee Everyone pays this fee $19 x ___ credits = $________ B.

C. Mandatory Student Insurance Fee Assessed to all fulland part-time students C. $3.00

D. Total A + B + C

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Other fees may apply. • Course Fee • Optional Recreation Fee (Camden City Campus students only) For more information about tuition and payment, visit www.camdencc.edu.

CCC Offers an Array of Educational Choices All students are encouraged to become familiar with the different types of learning options to make certain they are on the right track to reach their educational goals. Also, students should consult regularly with an academic advisor to be sure they are meeting the requirements of their chosen curriculum. Career Programs (A.A.S.) are for students who are planning to enter their chosen field of employment immediately after graduating with their associate’s degrees. Transfer Programs (A.A., A.F.A. and A.S.) are primarily for students planning to continue their education at a college or university after completing their associate’s degrees. These programs prepare students to enter into the third year of baccalaureate study. Students who do not have the appropriate prerequisites may enroll in preparatory courses at CCC. Certificate Programs provide specific occupational skill training. CCC offers a number of certificate programs that usually require less than 36 credits for completion.

ADVISEMENT CENTER LOCATIONS Blackwood Campus: Community Center, Room 100, (856) 227-7200, ext. 4454 Camden City Campus: Technology Center, Room 207, (856) 227-7200, ext. 1345 Cherry Hill: William G. Rohrer Center, Room 112, (856) 227-7200, ext. 6021

Find Your Future Here Camden County College offers more associate’s degree and certificate programs – over 100 – than any other community college in the state or region. This means that CCC offers the most opportunities to launch you into the career of your dreams. Whether your future lies in arts, humanities or a social science; business, computers or a technical profession; or mathematics, healthcare or a scientific field, the College has dozens of study choices to get you there. Think getting started is difficult? Think again! Just review the list below to find what appeals to you and use the contact information to make an inquiry or two … or 10 or 20. It’s that easy! E-mail the contact of the program that interests you or call (856) 227-7200 and the extension listed below. Program

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Phone Ext.

Accounting .....................................................................................rsarkisian@camdencc.edu .......4492 Addictions Counseling....................................................................hsoudan@camdencc.edu..........4532 [email protected] Automotive General Technician Certificate.....................................tmarchetti@camdencc.edu.......4317 Automotive Technology (Apprentice)...............................................tmarchetti@camdencc.edu.......4317 Automotive Technology (Apprentice): GM/ASEP1 [email protected] Automotive Technology (Apprentice): Toyota T-Ten1 [email protected] Automotive Transmission/Transaxle & Power Train System Specialist Certif .........................................................tmarchetti@camdencc.edu.......4317 Biology Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences [email protected] .........4462 Biotechnology .................................................................................schoi@camdencc.edu...............4110 Biotechnology: Forensic Science Option..........................................schoi@camdencc.edu...............4110 Business Admin Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences [email protected] Business Admin Option: Information Systems Track / Liberal Arts & Sciences ..........................................................cvanmater@camdencc.edu ......4458 CADD: Computer Aided Drafting & Design [email protected] ............4445 CADD: Computer Aided Drafting and [email protected] ............4445 Cancer Tumor Registry Certificate..................................................lwilliamson@camdencc.edu .....1331 Chemistry Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences....................................schoi@camdencc.edu...............4110 Communications Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences.........................djacobs@camdencc.edu...........4217 Communications Option: Photo-Journalism Track / Liberal Arts & Sciences ..........................................................djacobs@camdencc.edu...........4217 Communications Option: Public Relations/Advertising Track / Liberal Arts & Sciences ..........................................................djacobs@camdencc.edu...........4217 Computer Applications Programming Certificate [email protected] ...........4761 Computer Graphics.........................................................................powens@camdencc.edu ...........4682 Computer Graphics Certificate.......................................................powens@camdencc.edu ...........4682 Computer Graphics Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences [email protected] ...........4682 Computer Graphics Option: Electronic Publishing Track / Liberal Arts & Sciences ..........................................................powens@camdencc.edu ...........4682 Computer Graphics: Game Design & [email protected] ...........4682 Computer Information Systems ......................................................cvanmater@camdencc.edu ......4458 Computer Information Systems: Personal Computer [email protected] ......4458 Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology Certificate [email protected] Computer Integrated Manufacturing/Engineering [email protected] Computer Programming Certificate................................................cvanmater@camdencc.edu ......4458 Computer Science (AA or AS)..........................................................rboiano@camdencc.edu ...........4761 Computer Science Certificate.........................................................rboiano@camdencc.edu ...........4761 Computer Systems Technology .......................................................dpriolo@camdencc.edu ............4445 Computer Systems Technology Certificate......................................dpriolo@camdencc.edu ............4445 Computerized Accounting Specialist [email protected] .......4492 Construction Management Certificate............................................maria@camdencc.edu..............1257 Crime & Intelligence Analysis Certificate.......................................gevans@camdencc.edu............4623 Criminal Justice..............................................................................gevans@camdencc.edu............4623 Culinary Certificate ........................................................................mreidenauer@camdencc.edu ...4341 Dance Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences..........................................agreen@camdencc.edu ............4362 Deaf Studies Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences [email protected] .......4250 Dental Assisting*1,2 ........................................................................srodier@camdencc.edu ............4471 Dental Assisting Certificate*1,2 ......................................................srodier@camdencc.edu ............4471 Dental Hygiene*1,2,3 ........................................................................cboos@camdencc.edu ..............4490 Developmental Disabilities Certificate ...........................................hsoudan@camdencc.edu..........4532 Dietetic Technology.........................................................................mreidenauer@camdencc.edu ...4341 Early Childhood Education Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences [email protected] Educational Interpreter Training Certificate [email protected] .......4948 Elementary/Secondary Education ...................................................jweber@camdencc.edu.............4766 Emergency & Disaster Management Certificate.............................TBA ...........................................4469 Engineering Science .......................................................................lchatman@camdencc.edu ........4523 Engineering Technology: Electr Electronic Engineering [email protected] ........4523 Engineering Technology: Electromechanical Engineering [email protected] ........4523 Engineering Technology: Mechanical Engineering [email protected] ........4523 Engineering Technology: Technical Studies [email protected] ........4523 English Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences........................................aspatola@camdencc.edu .........4373 Finance...........................................................................................rsarkisian@camdencc.edu .......4492 Fine & Applied Arts Option: Liberal Arts & [email protected] ......4342 Fire Science Technology..................................................................jmurath@camdencc.edu...........4461 Fire Science Technology: Administration Option .............................TBA ...........................................4469 Fire Science Technology: Fire Administration Certificate ................TBA ...........................................4469 Fire Science Technology: Fire Suppression Certificate ....................TBA ...........................................4469 Food Science Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences ...............................schoi@camdencc.edu...............4110 Food Services Management Certificate ..........................................mreidenauer@camdencc.edu ...4341 Forensic Science Certificate ...........................................................schoi@camdencc.edu...............4110 Health & Exercise Science Option / Liberal Arts & [email protected] ..........4264 Health Information Technology .......................................................lwilliamson@camdencc.edu .....1331 Health Information Technology: Cancer Tumor Registry Option [email protected] .....1331

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Phone Ext.

Health Science................................................................................pchappell@camdencc.edu........4330 Health Science: Certified Medical Assistant Option [email protected] Health Science: Surgical Technology Option...................................pchappell@camdencc.edu........4330 History (Concentration) / Liberal Arts & Sciences [email protected] Hospitality Technology ....................................................................mreidenauer@camdencc.edu ...4341 Hotel and Resort Management Certificate .....................................rduren@camdencc.edu.............4424 Human Services..............................................................................hsoudan@camdencc.edu..........4532 Human Services: Early Childhood Education [email protected] Instructional Aide Paraprofessional Core Certificate......................jweber@camdencc.edu.............4766 International Studies Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences [email protected] Language & Culture (Concentration) / Liberal Arts & [email protected] Law, Government, & Politics Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences [email protected] Liberal Arts & Sciences (A.A.).........................................................jhoheisel@camdencc.edu .........4676 Liberal Arts & Sciences (A.S.).........................................................schoi@camdencc.edu...............4110 Liberal Arts & Sciences/Early Childhood Education Option [email protected] Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science Certificate...................................rconnolly@camdencc.edu .........4462 Linux/UNIX Certificate ....................................................................cvanmater@camdencc.edu ......4458 Literature, Philosophy & the Arts (Concentration) / Liberal Arts & Sciences ..........................................................jhoheisel@camdencc.edu .........4676 Management ..................................................................................maria@camdencc.edu..............1257 Management: Business Paraprofessional Certificate.....................maria@camdencc.edu..............1257 Management: Small Business Mgmt Option ..................................maria@camdencc.edu..............1257 Marketing .......................................................................................rduren@camdencc.edu.............4424 Massage Therapy1,2 ........................................................................ndicicco@camdencc.edu ..........4264 Massage Therapy Certificate1 ........................................................ndicicco@camdencc.edu ..........4264 Math/Science (Concentration) / Liberal Arts & [email protected] .........4676 Mathematics Option / Liberal Arts & [email protected] ...........4674 Medical Coding Certificate.............................................................lwilliamson@camdencc.edu .....1331 Medical Laboratory Technology.......................................................pchappell@camdencc.edu........4330 Medical Transcription Certificate ...................................................lwilliamson@camdencc.edu .....1331 Meeting and Event Planning Certificate.........................................mreidenauer@camdencc.edu ...4341 Microsoft Office User Specialist Certificate....................................rduren@camdencc.edu.............4424 Music Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences ..........................................mbillingsley@camdencc.edu ....4563 Music Recording Certificate ...........................................................mbillingsley@camdencc.edu ....4563 Nursing: Helene Fuld School of Nursing1,3,4 ...................................mlazarus@camdencc.edu.........4566 Nursing: Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing1,3,4 [email protected] Nursing: Pre-Nursing Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences [email protected] Nutrition Care Manager Certificate ................................................mreidenauer@camdencc.edu ...4341 Office Assistant Certificate ............................................................rduren@camdencc.edu.............4424 Office Systems Technology: Administrative Assistant Option [email protected] Office Systems Technology: Information Processing [email protected] Ophthalmic Medical Technician Certificate....................................pgoughary@camdencc.edu.......5058 Ophthalmic Science Apprentice Certificate [email protected] ........5058 Ophthalmic Science Technology .....................................................rdidonato@camdencc.edu ........5058 Painting: Decorative Painting Certificate [email protected] ......4342 Painting: Faux Painting Certificate ................................................kklotzbach@camdencc.edu ......4342 Paralegal Studies ...........................................................................rduren@camdenc.edu...............4424 Paramedic Sciences1 ......................................................................mscott@camdencc.edu ............5078 Paramedic Sciences Certificate1 ....................................................mscott@camdencc.edu ............5078 Paramedic Sciences: Paramedic Educational Mgmt [email protected] ............5078 Personal Computer Specialist Certificate.......................................cvanmater@camdencc.edu ......4458 Personal Trainer Certificate............................................................ndicicco@camdencc.edu ..........4264 Photography Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences ................................fherr@camdencc.edu................4389 Photonics: Fiber Optic Technical Specialist Certificate [email protected] Photonics: Fiber Optic Technology Option.......................................lkhazan@camdencc.edu...........4320 Photonics: Laser/Electro-Optic Technology .....................................lkhazan@camdencc.edu...........4320 Physics Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences........................................rkolluri@camdencc.edu ............4474 Practical Nursing Certificate..........................................................mlazarus@camdencc.edu.........5000 Pre-Pharmacy Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences..............................schoi@camdencc.edu...............4110 Psychology Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences...................................wcurtis@camdencc.edu............4480 Real Estate Sales Certificate..........................................................maria@camdencc.edu..............1257 Relational Database Mgmt System Using ORACLE [email protected] ......4458 Respiratory Therapy........................................................................pchappell@camdencc.edu........4330 Retailing.........................................................................................rduren@camdencc.edu.............4424 Sign Language Interpreter Education.............................................bmorrison@camdencc.edu .......4948 Social Science (Concentration) / Liberal Arts & [email protected] .........4676 Social Services Certificate..............................................................hsoudan@camdencc.edu..........4532 Speech & Theatre Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences........................msokoloff@camdencc.edu........4737 Speech & Theatre Option: Speech Track / Liberal Arts & [email protected] ............4362 Sport Management .........................................................................ndicicco@camdencc.edu ..........4264 Studio Art .......................................................................................kklotzbach@camdencc.edu ......4342 Surgical Technology Certificate ......................................................pchappell@camdencc.edu........4330 Veterinary Technology .....................................................................pdorsey@camdencc.edu ...........4205 Video Imaging ................................................................................powens@camdencc.edu ...........4682 Web Design Development Certificate..............................................powens@camdencc.edu ...........4682 *Fall Start Only 1Selective programs (special admission requirements) 2Certificate of Health from a physician is required 3ACT or SAT scores required 4Students must apply directly to School of Nursing

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Did you know...? … that 2008 graduate Asa Heartsfield-Cansler appears in the Tae Bo workout videos created and sold by fitness guru Billy Blanks? She also teaches the only certified Tae Bo classes in New Jersey.

… that basketball player Ashley Baker received first-team National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association AllAmerica honors for the 2007-08 season? She joined the Camden County College team just a few months after giving birth to a daughter. Baker is shown here with CCC President Raymond Yannuzzi.

… that soccer player Julia Weisel received first-team National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association All-America honors for the 2007 season? She played just eight games of the season, which was cut short for her by a broken shoulder. Weisel is shown here with CCC athletic director Robert Smith.

… that Class of 2008 member Kyle Stephens won an individual bronze medal at this year’s Masters Bench Press World Championships? The 275-pound powerlifter also helped the United States Masters 1 Team earn a gold medal at the competition.

Business Owners . . . Interested in reaching over 300,000 area homes? Advertising is now available in Camden County College Magazine. Call 856-227-7200, ext. 4941, for more information or to request a rate card.

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