Volume 8, No. 11 |
November 2010 |
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 Welcome to our monthly E-Newsletter, an overview of news and activities at ECC. We encourage you to learn more about our College by going through the rest of our web site. |
New Green Technology Programs Spring Up at ECC
ECC is about to launch two “green” certificate programs. Renewable Energy Technology, the second such program in the state and the first in northern New Jersey, will be offered this spring through the college’s Division of Engineering Technologies and Computer Sciences. The Division of Biology and Chemistry is preparing a Green Building Management program, expected to start within the next year. The programs are designed to help meet the national and state goals of reducing the use of non-renewable energy with such renewable sources as wind and solar power. Students will gain expertise to work in companies that provide, install, and service the required technology.
The 29-credit Renewable Energy Technology program can be completed in two semesters. It includes such newly developed courses as Principles of Sustainability, Energy Auditing and Weatherization, and Solar Installation Technology. PSE&G, looking for expertise in energy audits and solar installation, is providing support for the program.
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Radiography Program Gains Full 8-Year Reaccreditation
ECC’s radiography program has achieved the maximum eight-year reaccreditation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. The A.A.S. degree program is a Joint Admissions Program with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Upon completion of the program, graduates can take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination to become licensed radiologic technicians.
The program currently has 21 sophomores and 28 freshmen and is rigorous and highly regarded. The required 72 credits are the most of any of the college’s associate degree programs.
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ECC Awarded U.S. Department of Education PBI Grant
ECC has been awarded a one-year $845,631 Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI) program grant by the U.S. Department of Education. The grant is dedicated to enhancing the competence of low- and middle-income African American students in mathematics and English. Project goals include enhancement of faculty’s interactive and computer-assisted instruction skills in teaching developmental courses, ensuring student mastery of web-based software to further their progress to college level courses, and transitioning out of school youth and other special populations to college-level English and math through nationally tested best practices.
Additionally, the grant provides the opportunity to augment ECC’s endowment. When the college raises an additional $40,000 in private funds, the contribution will be matched from the grant toward ECC’s endowment. If you wish to help in this effort with your own contribution, contact Annette Weis at (973) 877-3007 or email her at aweis@essex.edu.
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Federal Grant in Support of ECC’s Nursing Students
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the college $70,000 in scholarship funds for academic year 2010-11 for financially disadvantaged students in the college’s Registered Nurse associate degree program. Last year the grant totaling $81,368 was divided among 17 nursing scholarship recipients.
One of the key components of the grant is to increase diversity in the health professions by providing scholarship assistance to needy students from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds. For details regarding eligibility criteria and the application process, contact the Center for Health Sciences at (973) 877-1868.
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Essex County College Fall Career Fair
On November 10, the College will hold its Fall Career Fair in the Physical Education Building at the Newark campus, from 12 noon to 3:00 p.m. The program, funded by a Carl D. Perkins Grant, is organized by ECC’s Career Resource Center in conjunction with the college’s Job Development Committee. ECC students, alumni, and clients from the community are invited to register and attend. A complete list of participating companies will be posted on the college website prior to the fair.
Students are urged to register in advance at the Career Resource Center. For further information or to register, click here or call the Center at (973) 877-3350 or Training, Inc. at (973) 877-3467.
Live Two-Way PMP Certificate Program at the College
ECC’s Division of Community and Continuing Education is offering a Project Management Professional Certificate Program three days a week, Tuesdays through Thursdays, from November 16 to December 9 from 5:30 – 9:30 each evening.
This live video class is designed for individuals in business, information technology, construction, finance, accounting, and other fields who want to upgrade their expertise for opportunities as managers of programs and projects. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will earn certificates from both ECC and the Project Management Institute.
Tuition is $1,100 and a payment plan is available. Prerequisite for the program is a high school diploma or equivalent. Click here to access the program site which includes the application form, program brochure, and payment details. For registration and additional information on this and other continuing education programs, call (973) 877-3416.
ECC Considering Links with Nigeria’s Oduduwa University
Dr. Ramon A. Adedovin, president of Nigeria’s Oduduwa University (OU), together with the university’s vice chancellor William O. Olu-Aderounmu and board of trustees member Akin Awofolaju visited ECC on October 8 as part of a tour of area colleges and universities.
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(From left) Front row: Dean of Faculty Ladylease White, ECC President Abdullah, OU President Adedoyin. Back row: OU Trustee Awofolaju, OU Vice Chancellor Olu-Aderounmu, and ECC’s Africana Institute Director Akil Khalfani |
Golf & Tennis Tourney Boosts Scholarship Fund
ECC’s 12th annual Golf and Tennis Scholarship Tournament held on October 21 at the Maplewood Country Club yielded a profit of approximately $15,000 to add to our student scholarship fund.
“We’re most grateful to the sponsors, donors, and players who contributed to the success of this popular tournament,” noted President Abdullah. Many ECC students have had the opportunity to realize their dreams because of the scholarship support they receive from such events.
ECC Community Mourns the Passing of Professor Torres
A “Celebration of Life” program will be held for Professor Xiomara Torres who passed away on October 5. The event will be on November 9 at 5:30 p.m. in Smith Hall.
Professor Torres joined the college 29 years ago and served in the capacities of Bilingual Counselor, Director of Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF), and Associate Professor (Counseling).
Our thoughts and prayers are with Professor Torres’ family and friends and the many students whose lives she touched during her long tenure at ECC.
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Wolverine Soccer Team Ends Season in Tough Loss
ECC’s nationally ranked men’s soccer team lost 3-2 on October 25 (following double overtime) to rival Mercer in the Region XIX semi-finals, bringing the season to an end. Coach Hugo Pierre’s fourth ranked Wolverines finished at 11-3 and was looking to defend both their Region XIX and Northeast Division titles from last year.
Despite the bitter defeat, the team can be proud of its many achievements. Sophomores Sheldon Palmer and Kowri Pickersgill have been nominated for All-American honors by the National Junior College Athletic Association. Palmer, Pickersgill, and freshman Desmond Breakenridge were all named to the Region XIX first team. Sophomores Herve Valcourt and Jean Lively Joseph were named to the regional second team. Palmer, Pickersgill, Breakenridge, and Valcourt were also named to the Division I Garden State Athletic Conference first team.
The ECC women’s team finished the campaign with a 4-6-1 mark. Freshman Katherine Viana was named to both the Region XIX and Division I Garden State Athletic Conference first team.
COLLEGE EVENTS
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For information on upcoming events of this month, click here to access ECC’s online Calendar of Events. For more information, call (973) 877-3208 or (973) 877-6637 for main campus events and (973) 877-1903 for West Essex Campus events.
Contact Information
This newsletter is prepared by the Director of IT Support & Instructional Media in cooperation with the Office of Marketing & Communications. Comments and suggestions are most welcome. Please address them to Dr. Lekha Keister at lkeister@essex.edu.
