May 16, 2016, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) held festivities to mark achieving full campus accreditation for its North Hudson location – 4800 Kennedy Boulevard in Union City – on Wednesday, May 11 at 12 noon. The event also celebrated the graduates of the Collegeâ€s Class of 2016 with a barbecue lunch.

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education had granted the Collegeâ€s Union City site campus designation earlier this year, said HCCC President Glen Gabert, Ph.D. There are presently four degree programs students may acquire entirely from the HCCC North Hudson Campus – Liberal Arts, Psychology, Elementary Education and Secondary Education.

The Hudson County Community College North Hudson Campus was officially opened in late September 2011 as the Hudson County Community College North Hudson Higher Education Center. The $28.2 million, 92,350 sq.-ft., seven-story building was designed to serve as a complete campus under one roof.

Dr. Paula Pando, Vice President for the North Hudson Campus and Student Affairs, noted that enrollment at North Hudson has been at capacity (3,000 students) for the past few years, and demand has been growing. As a result, the College has scheduled earlier classes (at 8 a.m.) and repurposed classrooms to accommodate 60 additional classes.

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Saturday, April 30 at the Collegeâ€s Journal Square Campus

The $25 application fee will be waived for those who attend; ‘Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management Open House & Marketplace†also scheduled for that day. 

The Open House has been designed to acquaint all those interested in earning an Associate degree or a certificate from Hudson County Community College.

March 21, 2016, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) will host an Open House on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Collegeâ€s Journal Square Campus in Jersey City. The Open House will be held at the Collegeâ€s Library Building – 71 Sip Avenue, just across the street from the Journal Square PATH Transportation Center.

“This is a great opportunity for those who are about to graduate high school, those who have already graduated, and those attending other colleges who are interested in transferring, to learn about our academic offerings, financial assistance and student success programs and more,” said HCCC President Glen Gabert, Ph.D.

“Hudson County Community College students can save thousands of dollars on college tuition by earning an Associate degree at HCCC for a fraction of the cost of four-year colleges and universities,” he stated.

At the Open House, attendees can learn about Collegeâ€s academic and career programs – including Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management, Nursing, Business, Accounting, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Criminal Justice, and other studies – directly from HCCC faculty. There will also be information about the HCCC Dual Admission programs with Saint Peterâ€s University and New Jersey City University, which not only save money but also time.

Dr. Gabert noted that HCCC has one of the most successful financial aid and scholarship programs in New Jersey, with about 90% of HCCC students receiving assistance. “One easy and important way to stretch oneâ€s college money is to start here at Hudson County Community College, earn an Associate degree, and then transfer to a four-year school,” he stated.  Those who attend the April 30 Open House will be provided with information on scholarships and financial aid, and the how-toâ€s of setting up a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) account.

The College will also have representatives from their award-winning students support services team at the Open House with information on how the team assists HCCC students in attaining academic success. In addition, HCCC Student Ambassadors will lead tours of the HCCC Journal Square Campus and talk about the full roster of campus events available at the College throughout the year, including the free HCCC cultural events that are open to all the residents of Hudson County.

As a bonus, the $25 application fee will be waived for prospective students who attend the Open House and apply to HCCC.

More information may be obtained by emailing admissions@hccc.edu. Those who wish to attend the April 30 Open House are encouraged to RSVP at www.hccc.edu/openhouse.

The College has also scheduled the “Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management Open House & Marketplace” from 12 to 3 p.m. that day at the Collegeâ€s Culinary Conference Center at 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City – just two blocks from the Journal Square PATH Transportation Center. The event will allow students to explore the Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, Food Service, and Hotel and Restaurant Management offered by the College. The “Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management Open House & Marketplace” will include tours of the HCCC instructional kitchens and classrooms, opportunities to meet with the Collegeâ€s chefs/instructors and other professionals from the culinary and hospitality sectors, enjoy delicious demonstrations, and more.

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  Hudson County Community College (HCCC) President Dr. Glen Gabert;   Chairman William J. Netchert, Esq. and other members of the HCCC   Board of Trustees;   keynote speaker Dr. Rod A. Risley, Executive Director of Phi Theta   Kappa honor society;                        Heritage Award recipient, Hudson County Executive Thomas A. DeGise; invocation leader Fr. Michael L. Braden, S.J., Vice President for Mission and Ministry at St. Peterâ€s University;

   Valedictorian Diana Angelo and the more than 925 members of the Class of 2014;  and members of the HCCC faculty, administration and staff.

 Hudson County Community College 36^th Annual Commencement ceremonies.

  Prudential Hall at New Jersey performing Arts Center in Newark, NJ.

 Thursday evening, May 22, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.

 

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Collegeâ€s 36th Annual ceremonies slated for May 22nd; Dr. Rod A. Risley will deliver the keynote address; Hudson County Executive Thomas A. DeGise to receive the 2014 Heritage Award.

April 23, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – On Thursday evening, May 22, 2014, over 925 students will walk across the stage at New Jersey performing Art Centerâ€s Prudential Hall as part of Hudson County Community Collegeâ€s 36th Annual Commencement ceremonies. The event will begin at 6:00 that evening.

Hudson County Community College (HCCC) President Dr. Glen Gabert announced that the keynote speaker for the event will be Dr. Rod A. Risley, the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Phi Theta Kappa, the largest honor society in higher education. Phi Theta Kappa has more than 1,280 chapters in the United States, U.S. territories and in eight sovereign nations, and inducts more than 135,000 students each year. Hudson County Community Collegeâ€s Beta Alpha Phi chapter now includes 450 members.

The Hudson County Community Heritage Award recognizes members of the community who have made significant contributions to the College, its students and families. This yearâ€s award will be presented to Hudson County Executive Thomas A. DeGise, who has been one of the Collegeâ€s strongest supporters over the years, and who assisted the College in its expansion efforts. (Mr. DeGiseâ€s daughter is also a graduate of Hudson County Community College.)

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JERSEY CITY, N.J. / October 11, 2012 — In September, Hudson County Community College celebrated a special anniversary: President Gabertâ€s 20-year anniversary as president. In his two decades of service, the College has grown through significant expansion of its facilities, increasing enrollments and partnerships with colleges and organizations to bring more services to College students and local residents and businesses.

On Sept. 14, the Hudson County Community College Foundation made a donation to the College in the name of HCCC President Dr. Glen Gabert (fourth from left). Pictured from left: Paul Silverman, Vice President for Development Joseph Sansone; James J. Egan; Richard Zaborowski; Philip Johnston; Joseph Napolitano Sr.; Mandy Otero; Raju Patel; Karen Fahrenholz; Kendrick Ross and Maria Nieves.

 

 

 

 

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Hudson County Community College President Dr. Glen Gabert said the funding – which will be provided over a five-year period – will be dedicated to two major initiatives: (1) Expanding access and increasing student success and persistence through the establishment of a Center for Distance Education; and (2) strengthening the capacity of the College’s mathematics and technology programs.

“The College has been making huge strides in improving our technologies and making it more convenient for everyone to take courses via distance learning. Thanks to this grant, we will be able to make a giant leap forward in this area and we will also be able to enhance our studies in the Health, Science and Technology Division. We are grateful to Senator Robert Menendez and Congressman Albio Sires for championing the College for this award,” Dr. Gabert stated.

In the first initiative, HCCC will create a technology hub – the Center for Distance Education (CDE) – to expand its online course offerings. The funding will also foster the implementation of the CDE for distance learning by students, faculty and staff through a series of training workshops and a Summer Institute.

To strengthen its mathematics and technology programs, the College will dedicate the grant funding to acquire the cutting-edge equipment, materials and supplies that will result in improved enrollment, retention, persistence and completion of studies by students in the Health, Science and Technology Division.

This “Building a 21st Century Community College” grant was one of just three significant grants recently awarded to Hudson County Community by the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Hudson County Community College will also share a $3.5 million U.S. Department of Education grant to increase the number of Latinos in nursing and health-information management with New Jersey City University. Additionally, HCCC is part of a ten-college consortium that is receiving a $4.7 million U.S. Department of Health and Human Services million grant to work with local Workforce Investment Boards and train recipients of the U.S. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program in the allied health professions. The $4.7 million is the first installment of a five year, $24 million grant.

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