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Hudson County Community College Named ‘2022 Great College to Work For’


HCCC is one of only 22 two-year colleges in the United States,
and the only college in New Jersey to receive the honor.

September 19, 2022, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) has been selected as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For® program. The College was recognized for excellence in professional development; shared governance; faculty experience; diversity, inclusion, and belonging; and confidence in senior leadership.

“This honor is especially meaningful because it was awarded based on the results of a questionnaire that captured employment data and workplace policies, and more importantly a survey administered to faculty, administrators and professional staff,” said HCCC President
Dr. Christopher Reber. “Confidential employee feedback was the primary factor in HCCC’s earning this recognition.”

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Hudson County Community College Receives’2022 Inspiring Programs in STEM’Award from INSIGHT into Diversity Magazine

Hudson County Community College Receives ‘2022 Inspiring Programs in STEM’ Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine August 22, 2022, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) is the recipient of the “2022 Inspiring Programs in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Award” from Insight Into Diversity Magazine. The award is presented to colleges, universities, and organizations with established cutting-edge programs, events, and initiatives devoted to the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in STEM, as well as the unique efforts these institutions take to welcome individuals from marginalized populations to these disciplines.  In all, 70 baccalaureate-conferring institutions and organizations and only seven community colleges from across the United States received the honor, including California State, Clemson, Louisiana State, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio State, Purdue, and Virginia Tech Universities; the Universities of Florida, Oklahoma, Michigan, and Missouri; and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. â€œWe are very proud to stand with some of the nation’s STEM academic giants receiving this award,” said HCCC President, Dr. Christopher Reber. “HCCC students may choose from nearly 20 best-practice degree and certificate STEM programs taught by faculty who are seasoned experts in their fields, and who are supportive and available to students even after graduation. HCCC students have the advantage of learning in our state-of-the-art STEM Building labs where students gain hands-on experience with equipment, situations, and conditions they will encounter in their chosen scientific fields.” Hudson County Community College was recognized for recruiting and retaining minority students and for its participation in the Northern New Jersey Bridges to Baccalaureate (NNJ-B2B) program, part of the Garden State Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (GS-LAMP). The College’s marketing and outreach efforts, including informational sessions for prospective students interested in STEM careers, resulted in increased enrollment, particularly among minority students. The HCCC STEM student population is now 55% Hispanic, 13% African American, and 62% female. 
 The HCCC STEM Division faculty promote retention by organizing and offering study groups for students through the NNJ-B2B partnership, and assigning mentors from the College’s baccalaureate-conferring partners. HCCC STEM students have opportunities to conduct research with HCCC’s and partnering schools’ faculty, to present their findings at the GS-LAMP/NNJ-B2B annual conference, and to engage in Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at Princeton and Columbia Universities and the City University of New York, among others. HCCC faculty provide Peer-led Supplemental Instruction, participate with students in the “Show Your STEM Innovation Challenge” promoting entrepreneurial problem-solving, and organize transfer fairs for students who wish to pursue baccalaureate and post-graduate degrees.
 The HCCC NNJ-B2B STEM program and the College’s wraparound support services have contributed to HCCC Underrepresented Minority (URM) students transferring to New Jersey four-year schools at a higher rate. The number of bachelor’s degrees awarded to NNJ-B2B students has tripled since 2008.
 â€œWe are honored to receive this award, and we are especially grateful to our STEM faculty and staff for their efforts on behalf of our students,” Dr. Reber said.#   #   # 
Photo Caption:  HCCC Associate Professor of Biology, Dr. Nadia Hedhli (in foreground), instructs students during a biology laboratory class.
 
About Hudson County Community College
Hudson County Community College serves more than 18,000 credit and non-credit students annually. The College offers nearly 90 degree and certificate programs including award-winning English as a Second Language, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management, Nursing and Health Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Business. The HCCC Culinary/Hospitality Management program was ranked number six in the U.S. by Best Choice Schools. 
 
HCCC has partnerships with every major four-year college and university in the greater New Jersey-New York area and beyond, accommodating seamless transfer of credits for further undergraduate and graduate education.
 
The College’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion has been recognized with the 2021 Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Northeast Region Equity Award; and the “INSIGHT Into Diversity” 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award honoring HCCC as one of nine community colleges nationally to be named “Top Colleges for Diversity.” HCCC was a finalist in 2022 for the American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) “Advancing Diversity Award of Excellence.” HCCC was selected as one of 24 community colleges in the United States – and the only community college in New Jersey – to be named among the “2022 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges” by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD), in collaboration with “Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.”
 
 
About“INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine”
“INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine” is the oldest and largest diversity publication in higher education today and is well-known for its annual Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only award recognizing colleges and universities for outstanding diversity and inclusion efforts across their campuses. In addition to its online job board, “INSIGHT Into Diversity” presents timely, thought-provoking news and feature stories on matters of diversity and inclusion across higher education and beyond. Articles include interviews with innovators and experts, as well as profiles of best practices and exemplary programs. Readers will also discover career opportunities that connect job seekers with institutions and businesses that embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce. Current, archived, and digital issues of“INSIGHT Into DiversityMagazine” are available online at insightintodiversity.com.
 
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Hudson County Community College New Jersey LicensingCannabis Workshop
This 4-week New Jersey Cannabis Licensing Workshop will provide those looking to enter the NJ cannabis industry with an overview of what it takes to apply for and operate a state-licensed cannabis establishment. This virtual workshop will discuss the history of cannabis federally; the history of cannabis legalization in NJ and the 2022 state and municipal application process for various cannabis licenses. Students can expect to receive an understanding of the do’s and don’ts of application preparedness and what we can expect to see moving forward. Students can also expect to hear from guest speakers who provide support for the cannabis industry and those who successfully operate cannabis businesses.
Week 1) History of Cannabis + History of NJ legalizationWeek 2) Overview of NJ Laws & Regulations + NJ State Cannabis Application with Guest Speaker (successful applicant)Week 3) Do’s and Don’ts of a Successful Cannabis Application + Guest Speaker (successful operator)Week 4) Business Plans & Compliance + Guest Speaker (Cannabis Consultant)
VirtualDates: July 12 – August 4Days: Tuesdays and ThursdaysTime: 6:00pm – 7:30pmTuition: $500
For class details please visit: https://www.hccc.edu/programs-courses/continuing-education/programs/business/cannabis-workshop.html
Register Here
*Space is limited. Please register early
This live class is going to be held online via the Webex or Zoom platform. Participants will receive an email with details on how to access the live course 24 to 48 hours before the start of class.
For more information, contact:Chastity Farrell, Director of Continuing Educationand Workforce Development at cfarrell@hccc.edu
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Hudson County Community College to Co-host Free Educational Event on the Cannabis Culture of New Jersey

The daylong event will feature an expungement clinic, important panel discussions, culinary infusion demonstrations and much more.

 HCCC President, Dr. Christopher Reber, and Cannademix Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Josh Alb, will deliver welcoming remarks. Event highlights will include a daylong Expungement Clinic; presented by The Hoffman Centers, P.C. and Emerge Law Group; culinary infusion demonstrations with HCCC Continuing Education Instructor, Sean Wilson; mocktail bar; networking room; photo station; community donation center; and free food, beverages, and livestream.

There will also be panel discussions with community and industry leaders on timely topics:  

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Hudson County Community College to Celebrate Graduating Students Who Began in ESL Classes

    Hudson County Community College (HCCC) will hold an “ESL to Graduation” Celebration, an event to honor graduates who began their HCCC academic journeys in the English as a Second Language (ESL) Program.

     The ceremony will include remarks by HCCC President, Dr. Christopher Reber; Interim Director, English as a Second Language and Academic Foundations English, Jed Palmer; Associate Professor, ESL, Linda Miller; and several HCCC alumni and graduating students.

   Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.

:   Culinary Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street, Jersey City.

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About Hudson County Community College

Hudson County Community College serves more than 18,000 credit and non-credit students annually. The College offers nearly 80 degree and certificate programs, including award-winning English as a Second Language, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Fine and Performing Arts. The HCCC Culinary/Hospitality Management program was ranked number six in the U.S. by Best Choice Schools. Over 94% of HCCC Nursing program graduates passed the NCLEX the first time out, placing the program’s graduates in the top tier of two- and four-year nursing programs nationwide. In 2017, the Equality of Opportunity Project ranked HCCC in the top 5% of 2,200 U.S. higher education institutions for social and economic mobility.

HCCC has partnerships with every major four-year college and university in the greater New Jersey-New York area and beyond, accommodating seamless transfer of credits for further undergraduate and graduate education.

The College’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion has been recognized with the 2021 Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Northeast Region Equity Award; and the “INSIGHT Into Diversity” 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award honoring HCCC as one of nine community colleges nationally to be named “Top Colleges for Diversity.” HCCC is a finalist this year for the American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) “Advancing Diversity Award of Excellence.”

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Social Media Certificate Program

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A presence on social media in conjunction with a business website ensures you and your business are searchable. The content shared on the social media platform allows potential customers to get to know you before they reach out. Experts advise companies to consider quality over quantity when it comes to their social media posts. Businesses need to understand the difference between sales and marketing.Source: Northwest Indiana Business Magazine
Hudson County Community College’s Department of Continuing Education is proud to offer a New live, fully online Social Media Marketing Certificate program this Summer. The certificate program promises participants will learn how social networks are used to develop a two-way communication and create marketing strategies you can take back and integrate into your communication and marketing skillset. Participants will analyze, develop, implement, and evaluate media strategies as an integral part of the overall marketing communications strategy throughout the program. The course will focus on how Social Media strategies can be used effectively in marketing communications programs, what Social Media platforms should/should not be used, how to build engagement, and how to measure, track, and evaluate performance and effectiveness.
Program benefits:Summarize the evolution of social media and its interaction with and effect on the media landscapeApply critical thinking and evaluation skills in assessing, applying, and participating in social mediaComprehend the current communication norms of social mediaUtilize current Social Media tools and channels and understand the Social Media participantDevelop strategic and tactical Social Media communication skillsDemonstrate presentation and writing skillsIdentify, analyze and apply new communication strategies and tactics
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Discover more personal enrichment and professional development programs at
Hudson County Community College by visiting
www.hccc.edu/continuingeducation
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HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENTS AND TENURE RECIPIENTS

Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Board of Trustees recently approved appointments to leadership positions, and awarded tenure to instructors.  

HCCC President Dr. Chris Reber noted that the appointments and tenure awards reflect the College’s dedication to ensuring HCCC students receive a quality education provided by individuals who are the best in their fields.  

“Everyone at HCCC applauds our dedicated colleague, Dr. Ara Karakashian, and welcomes John Hernandez and Cecily McKeown to Hudson County Community College. We congratulate them on their new appointments,” Dr. Reber said.  

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BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING

Basic Life Support Training
This 4-hour Basic Life Support Certification for Healthcare Providers (BLS) uses a scenario-based approach to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that drive better outcomes for adult, child, and infant patients.
**This class fulfills the HCCC’sNursing Degree CPR requirement**
*NEW Price: ONLY $77 per person!(certification card and student manual is included)
Basic Life Support Certification Workshops:
Thursday, April 79:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Wednesday, April 209:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 129:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Thursday, June 169:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Tuesday, May 249:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Wednesday, June 299:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ‘KIDS FAIR’

 Provides Family Fun and COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens

    Hudson County Community College “Kids Fair” is a fun-filled event that will include characters, entertainment, snacks, and most importantly, free COVID-19 vaccines for children and teens.

   Parents and guardians are asked to register in advance at https://hccc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_57s16blY3KfEuFg.  

   Hudson County Community College in partnership with North Hudson Community Action Corporation.

Saturday, February 26, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

  HCCC Student Center, 81 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, NJ – right across the street from the Journal Square     PATH Transportation Center.

                                                                                       

About Hudson County Community College

Hudson County Community College serves more than 18,000 credit and non-credit students annually. The College offers nearly 80 degree and certificate programs, including award-winning English as a Second Language, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Fine and Performing Arts. The HCCC Culinary/Hospitality Management program was ranked number six in the U.S. by Best Choice Schools. Over 94% of HCCC Nursing program graduates passed the NCLEX the first time out, placing the program’s graduates in the top tier of two- and four-year nursing programs nationwide. In 2017, the Equality of Opportunity Project ranked HCCC in the top 5% of 2,200 U.S. higher education institutions for social and economic mobility.

HCCC has partnerships with every major four-year college and university in the greater New Jersey-New York area and beyond, accommodating seamless transfer of credits for further undergraduate and graduate education.

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Hudson County Community College Celebrates Grand Opening of New Student Center

Hudson County Community College (HCCC) officially celebrated the grand opening of its new Student Center at 81 Sip Avenue in Jersey City on Thursday, September 30, 2021. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at 12:00 noon with HCCC President Dr. Christopher Reber officiating. Food tastings from Libby’s Home Kitchen and Starbucks, which are located in the Student Center, were available for students throughout the day. Attendees explored the new Student Center through self-guided tours.

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