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Register Now –Fall Semester

Starts September 2

Special Tuition forAlumni Ages 55-64

Celebrating40 Years

Enrollment andFinancial AidInformation

Over 100 Career &Transfer Programs

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ContentsWelcome 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

Degree & Certificate Program Listings ........................Page 13

Policy on Non-Discrimination in Educational ProgramsCamden 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, affectionalor 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. Inquiriesregarding these laws may be directed to the Department of Institutional Compliance, Wilson Hall West, Room 102, CamdenCounty College, P.O. Box 200, Blackwood, NJ 08012, (856) 227-7200, ext. 4752, or to the Secretary, Department of Education,Washington, DC 20201.

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Camden CountyCollege students gettogether in the newMadison ConnectorBuilding. Studentsare clockwise, fromtop, MohamedOsseni, JosephGermano, SheelBhuta, AeshaPandya, SangerCosico, MelindaMorrow,CandaceWillingham,

Mohammed A. Habib and Brandon Griffin.

Newest CCC Initiative Focusing onCivic Awareness and Leadership

With all of the media activity in this nation, it would be reasonable to assumethat Americans are among the world’s most well-informed and politically and

socially engaged inhabitants. Unfortunately, we are not.

Camden County College’s Center for Civic Leadership and Responsibility was cre-ated to help shape an informed citizenry by introducing area residents to thefacts, figures, ideas and experiences necessary to understand the society in whichthey live and how that community fits into the world at large. It also intends toprovide leadership education to those seeking to maximize their participation.

For the public, the Center is furnishing an array of learning opportunities on perti-nent topics in arts, humanities, social studies, natural science and current events.These interactions with scholars, scientists and government and business leadersare anticipated to raise new interests, concerns and actions.

The Center also is sponsoring professional-development institutes for three target-ed audiences. The Community Education Institute offers courses, workshops, sem-inars and lecture series to assist teachers in updating and expanding their coursecontent and classroom techniques. Many of these are open to the public as well.The Institute for Labor Studies provides workers with instruction in union leader-ship and related skills, aiming to improve the quality of union administration andenhance the effectiveness of the labor movement. The Institute for PublicAdministration conducts training for elected officials and public employees as wellas forums between these leaders and those they serve.

The Center is headquartered inside the Madison Connecter Building, which is thefirst structure completed under the $83 million Blackwood Campus revitalizationproject. In addition to its dramatic architecture, the 32,000-square-foot Connectorfeatures state-of-the-art presentation capabilities for all Center programming.

Fall 2008Dates to Know

August 4 ........................Fax/Mail-in Registration DeadlineAugust 29 ......................Senior Citizen/Unemployed Tuition Waiver Registration BeginsSeptember 1 ..................Labor Day – College ClosedSeptember 2 ..................15-Week Session BeginsSeptember 5 ..................Weekend Session BeginsSeptember 9 ..................First 7-Week Session BeginsSeptember 15 ................Online Session BeginsSeptember 16 ................13-Week Session BeginsOctober 20 - 31 .............Spring 2009 Academic Advisement PeriodOctober 28 .....................Second 7-Week Session BeginsNovember 3 - 9..............Online Spring 2009 Priority Registration BeginsNovember 10..................Open Registration for Spring 2009November 26..................No Evening ClassesNovember 27 - 30..........Thanksgiving – College ClosedDecember 18 - 23..........Final ExamsDecember 23..................Official Last Day of Fall Semester

Go to www.camdencc.edu/registration/acadcal.htm for additional dates.

Welcome!President ofCamden County CollegeRaymond Yannuzzi, D.A.

Camden County CollegeBoard of Trustees

Kevin G. Halpern, ChairSandee G. Vogelson, Vice Chair

Hazel T. Nimmo, SecretaryLouis F. Cappelli, Sr., Treasurer

Helen M. AlbrightAnnette Castiglione

Susan R. CrollSteven J. GreenfogelAnthony J. MaressaWilbert Mitchell

Tamra Vassallo, Alumna Trustee

Camden CountyBoard of Chosen Freeholders

Louis Cappelli, Jr., DirectorEdward T. McDonnell, Deputy Director

Riletta L. CreamRodney A. GrecoJeffrey L. NashJoseph Ripa

Carmen Rodriquez

CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE

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Published semiannually to servethe residents of Camden County.

To see the Fall 2008 Credit Schedule ofClasses, visit www.camdencc.edu andclick the link for 2008 Fall CreditRegistration. Or pick up the schedule atany of our three locations, Blackwood,Camden and Cherry Hill.

Our class schedule also is available atthe Cherry Hill Mall, Echelon Mall andWinslow Township county stores and theCamden, Cherry Hill, Haddon Townshipand Blackwood libraries.

Camden County CollegeP.O. Box 200

Blackwood, NJ 08012(856) 227-7200

www.camdencc.edu

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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.

Best regards,

Raymond Yannuzzi, Doctor of ArtsPresidentCamden County College

P.S. Fall 2008 classes begin September 2, so register today to start building your future at CCC.

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As Henry Ford once said, “Anyonewho keeps learning stays young.” Asthose American Express ads say,“Membership has its privileges.”

With those ideas in mind, CamdenCounty College has created a speciallifelong-learning deal for membersof its alumni roster who have

reached a certain age. As part of theongoing celebration of four decadesof service, CCC’s “$40 for the 40thAnniversary” promotion will allowalumni aged 55 to 64 to pay just$40 in tuition per Fall 2008 and

Spring 2009 credit course taken.This offer will provide participants asavings of more than $200 for onethree-credit class each semester.

Any qualifying former CCC studentis welcome to come back and learnsomething new, whether to earnadditional higher education creden-tials, gain further professionalexpertise or for personal interest ordevelopment. Enrollees under “$40for the 40th” may choose fromcourses in arts, humanities, socialsciences, mathematics, science,health careers, business, computersand technical studies and may regis-ter on a space-available basis.

For further details or to participate,contact the Office of Foundation &Alumni Relations at (856) 374-4946or mmckelvey@camdencc.edu. �

Alumni UpdatesAlumni SpotlightFrancis J. McCormickManagerEnterprise Homeland Security OperationsPublic Service Electric & Gas Company

Year of Graduation: 1983

Degree Received: Associate in Applied Science inAccounting

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 PoliceTraining Academy, I spent 10 years at the state Attorney General’s Office supervis-ing and conducting organized and white-collar crime investigations. For the last 13years, I have been employed at PSE&G. I also have been studying and teachingmartial arts for 27 years.

Additional Degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Rutgers University; Master of Arts, Universityof Pennsylvania; Graduate Certificate, Wharton School of Business, University ofPennsylvania.

Major Accomplishments: After the tragic events of September 11, 2001, I was askedto lead the newly formed Public Service Enterprise Group Security Council to formu-late and implement the company response to the new security paradigm. I also havebeen 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 near-by institution at an affordable cost. The professors were dedicated and fullyengaged with the student body. The CCC credits I earned were well-respected andtransferable to the four-year colleges of my choice. Twenty-five years later, thesesame attributes are even truer today for CCC students.

Special Tuition for Alums Aged 55 to 64

CALLING ALL 1969 GRADUATES!The Office of Foundation & Alumni Relations is seeking members of the CamdenCounty College Class of 1969, the first to graduate from CCC, as part of theCollege’s ongoing celebration of its four decades of service.

The 40th anniversary of the 1969 graduation ceremony will be marked during CCC’s2009 commencement exercises in May. Members of the Class of 1969 will be invitedto attend this event to be recognized for the place they hold in College history andthe achievements they have made since graduating.

Even those 1969 graduates who will not be able to participate are asked to informthe College of their favorite campus memories and their post-CCC activities andaccomplishments.

To share information or for further details, contact (856) 374-4946 ormmckelvey@camdencc.edu.

Meet CCC’s 2008-09 Alumna TrusteeTamra Vassallo of Audubon was electedby her peers in the Class of 2008 toserve as the alumni representative to theCamden County College Board ofTrustees for the 2008-09 term.

While a student at CCC, Tamra earnedDean’s List and President’s List status,was inducted into Phi Theta KappaInternational Honor Society and servedas the Student Government Association’sexecutive officer for the William G.Rohrer Center. She completed her associ-ate’s degree in literature, philosophy andthe arts with a 3.7 grade-point averageand plans to continue her studies at afour-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. “Ifeel that I have benefited greatly from my experience here, and I would like to con-tribute to the College in any way I can so that future students can fully embracetheir experience here as well.”

Find Your Name on the NewWall of FameThe much-anticipated Camden County College Wall of Fame, which was createdto commemorate the 40th anniversary of CCC’s founding, is now hanging in theMadison Connector Building.

Throughout the last year, the College invited all students who attended CCC dur-ing the last four decades – no matter how many credits they had earned – to regis-ter their names for inclusion in the installation. More than 1,000 individualssigned up, and their names are being included with those of the College’s 28,000-plus associate’s degree graduates.

Visit the Blackwood Campus soon to find your name on the Wall of Fame!

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Celebrating 40 YearsThe first person to seek admissionto Camden County College receivedCCC’s first Outstanding AlumnusAward during the 2008 commence-ment ceremony.

Eugene J. “Gene” Toni ofAlexandria, Va., was selected for thehonor, which was created as part ofthe College’s 40th anniversary cele-bration, from the more than 30graduates nominated. To be consid-ered, nomineeshad to havecompleted adegree or cer-tificate at CCCand been rec-ognized fortheir profes-sional success, field expertise, con-tributions to society or service as apositive motivational force.

After becoming the first person inhis family to enroll in college and

attending for three semes-ters, Gene volunteered forVietnam with the UnitedStates Army. He completedRanger School and served asa combat infantryman withthe 101st AirborneDivision, earning therank of sergeant. In1970, a mine explosionnearly killed him andtook both of his legsbelow the knee. He returned toCCC in 1972 after spending morethan a year recuperating.

Gene earned his associate’s degree inmarketing in 1973, achieving a per-fect 4.0 grade-point average for the46 credits he completed upon hisreturn. He then transferred to theUniversity of Pennsylvania, wherehe earned a bachelor’s degree ineconomics in 1975. While there, heworked to increase accessibility forphysically challenged students.

Following graduation,Gene joined the civil serv-ice, working in Washington,D.C., for entities such asthe Naval Air SystemsCommand. During thisperiod, he completeda master’s degree in pub-lic administration atGeorge WashingtonUniversity. He was recog-nized by Vice President

Al Gore with a National PerformanceReview Hammer Award in 1997, andhe received a Distinguished CivilianService Award upon his retirement in2006. He currently works withMonterey Consultants Inc. support-ing the Air Force Office of SmallBusiness’ Service Disabled VeteranOwned Small Business Program.

Gene has used his own experiencesto assist fellow war amputees inrecovery, rehabilitation and adjust-ment. The American Red Crosscited him for his work withOperation Desert Shield/OperationDesert Storm veterans and theirfamilies. He has worked withOperation Enduring Freedom/

Operation Iraqi Freedom veteransas an Amputee Coalition of Americapeer visitor as well.

He also has served as a volunteerbasketball coach, and an award forvolunteerism was created in hishonor by his children’s school. Healso has run fund-raisers for andparticipated in other activities withthe Knights of Columbus. As trusteeboard president for St. Coletta ofGreater Washington, a non-profitschool for severely cognitively dis-abled children and adults, Genespearheaded the drive to construct anew school building in 2006. �

CCC Trivia Contest

Which Volkswagen model’s nickname became its official name the same year thatCamden County College was founded? What year was that? If you said “Beetle” and

“1967,” then you know your trivia!

Those who are fonts of minutiae or have a knack for little-known knowledge are invited toenter the Camden County College History Contest. This 40-question quiz will include refer-ences 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 semesterbegins on September 2. Answers will be accepted through December 19.

Winners will be announced in January 2009. Prizes will be based on number of participantsand percentage of correct answers, and the first 100 entrants will receive their own piece ofvintage CCC memorabilia – straight from the campus vaults!

Visit www.camdencc.edu in September to try your hand at CCC history!

OUTSTANDINGALUMNUSAWARD

Decades of Teaching Excellence

A plaque bearing the name of each winner of Camden County College’s teachingaward was displayed in the College Community Center until it was lost in theaftermath of a 2003 fire. A donation from recipient Richard Carney and match-ing funds provided by the CCC Foundation allowed the original to be replaced inhonor of the College’s 40th anniversary. The new plaque, now in Madison Hall, wasunveiled 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.

ANNIVERSARY CONCERTBRINGS PAST INTO PRESENT

The Camden County College community got “happy together” in January with1960s 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 GrandBallroom and Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood. In addition to the concert,the evening included a reception featuring a slideshow of images from the campusarchives, period music, the opportunity to explore vintage yearbooks and a silentauction. The event raised more than $32,000 for the CCC Foundation.

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Employee AchievementsPair of Professors Win 2008 Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award

Auto Instructor ReceivesNationwide Educator PrizeCamden County College automotive technologyinstructor Christopher Gallo, who holds“world class” status as aGeneral Motors technician,has been awarded the topteaching prize in his field.He is the fourth CCCinstructor to win theNational Award of Meritfrom the InternationalAssociation of General Motors AutomotiveServices Educational Programs (GM-ASEP).

Recipients must be current GM-ASEP technicalinstructors who have taught at least threeconsecutive or sequential GM-ASEP courses.Winners receive recognition plaques.

Gallo began teaching at CCC in 1996. Heholds an associate in applied science degreefrom Camden County College and a bachelorof science degree from Southern IllinoisUniversity as well as 17 certifications from theNational Institute for Automotive ServiceExcellence.

CCC’s General Motors program has long beenconsidered one of the best in the UnitedStates. To discuss study options availableat CCC, call (856) 227-7200, ext. 4317, ore-mail tmarchetti@camdencc.edu.

Camden County College facultymembers are selected for theLindback Distinguished TeachingAward each year. Professor DianneFalvo of the Program for the Deafand Hard of Hearing and theInterpreter Education Program andProfessor Carla Monticelli of theMathematics Department were thisyear’s recipients.

“Faculty are nominated based ontheir human quality in the class-room; their concern and sensitivityto the needs of their students; andtheir ability to demonstrate posi-tive student learning outcomes,”said Vice President MargaretHamilton, who announced theawards during the 2008 com-mencement ceremony. “Most of all,the award is given to teachers whohave had lasting influence on theirstudents.”

Falvo, who joined the full-time fac-ulty in 1997, is known for workingwith each of her students to preparelessons specific to their individuallearning needs and for her extensiverecord of published articles and pre-sentations. She holds a bachelor’sdegree from the University ofPittsburgh and a master’s degreefrom Gallaudet University.

Monticelli joined the full-time facul-ty in 1995. She is known for herexpertise in statistics and for the twopublications she authored on use ofthe graphing calculator, which areutilized at CCC as well as at othereducational institutions throughoutthe region. She holds a bachelor’sdegree and a master’s degree fromVillanova University and a doctoratefrom Temple University.

“Professor Falvo, who is an advocate

for her students and a caring, expertteacher, is a dedicated professionalwho holds herself and her studentsto the highest standard when itcomes to supporting their academic

achievement,” Hamilton said.“Professor Monticelli is respectedamong her colleagues for the qualityof her teaching and her commitmentto the College’s life and mission.”

NJCCC Recognizes StafferThe New Jersey Council of County Colleges(NJCCC) has honored a Camden CountyCollege staff member with a 2008Community College Spirit Award.

Carol McCormick, who has been a senioraccount executive with the Division ofCustomized Training since 2005, wasrecognized for her exemplary service toNew Jersey’s community colleges. Since1993, the award has gone to those whosework embodies the characteristics forwhich community colleges are known.

“The Community College Spirit Award isan honor bestowed on a select few whohave helped advance the community col-lege movement,” said Lawrence A.Nespoli, president of the NJCCC. “We feelthat (Carol embodies) what we believe isthe ‘community college spirit’: persever-ance, dedication and excellence.”

McCormick, who holds a bachelor of sci-ence degree from Penn State University,was lauded for her leadership as a mem-ber of the New Jersey Community CollegeConsortium for Workforce and EconomicDevelopment’s Team New Jersey initiative.The Consortium delivers customizedtraining to businesses and agenciesthroughout the state.

Winners of the 2008 Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award, Professor DianneFalvo, left, and Professor Carla Monticelli.

Meet CCC’s Newest Vice PresidentAn 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’sadministrative staff and a consultant to the College. While in these formerroles, he used his extensive knowl-edge of policy, financial manage-ment, economic development andland use to aid the College withmany complex initiatives, includingcreation of the Camden TechnologyCenter, development of theCollege’s facilities master plan,planning for a new Route 42 inter-change at College Drive and theCamden Higher Education andHealthcare Task Force.

Bezich, who holds a master’s degree in public policy from RutgersUniversity, also has been an adjunct college instructor, teaching courses atCCC, 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 pastpresident of the Camden County and Southern New Jersey Boy Scoutcouncils and a recipient of the Boy Scouts of America DistinguishedCitizen Award. Earlier this year, he received a Special EconomicDevelopment Award from the Gloucester Township EconomicDevelopment Corporation.

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Camden County College is adding a new component to help fulfill itsmission of preparing students for career or transfer: a collegewideHonors Program.

Starting with the Fall 2008 semester, students in any associate’s degreeprogram who have completed 12 credits and earned an overall grade-point average of 3.5 or higher will be invited to apply. In addition, NewJersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship Program studentsmay apply directly out of high school if they meet certain criteria.

To complete the Honors Program, students must take four general educa-tion courses in designated Honors sections. They also must participate ina minimum of three community service projects.

Honors courses will be small, seminar-style class-es that allow for greater student/faculty interac-tion, and Honors students will belong to asupportive but rigorous academic community.This will help them make the most of their expe-rience at CCC and be better prepared for trans-ferring to a four-year college or university orentering the professional world.

For questions about the Honors Program or toapply, contact Professor Jennifer Hoheisel at

(856) 227-7200, ext. 4676, or jhoheisel@camdencc.edu.

Meeting Your NeedsMany students attend CamdenCounty College with the goal oftransferring to another college oruniversity to earn a bachelor’sdegree. CCC strives to help makethe transition to a four-year collegeor university a smooth, positiveexperience.

Successful transfer requires carefulresearch and planning. It is nevertoo early to think about where youwant to transfer after completingyour associate’s degree.

Basics of the transfer process include:

1. Getting started with your CCCacademic program

• Think about where you want togo and which CCC program isbest suited to help you get there.

• Select the CCC academic programthat will allow you to satisfydegree and entry requirements forthe academic program you wantto enter at the institution to whichyou want to transfer. At CCC,

associate in arts and associate inscience degree programs generallyprovide the best transferability.

• Be sure to meet the requirementsfor your selected CCC program.

2. Taking advantage of advisement

• CCC’s academic advisors canassist you in selecting the bestprogram of study to meet youracademic goals and in selectingcourses that meet CCC’s gradua-tion requirements as well as max-imizing your completion oftransfer requirements.

• Discuss your transfer plans withadvisors early and re-evaluateyour academic plan should yourarea of interest change. This willensure that you continue to meetprerequisite requirements whenyou are ready to transfer.

• The fundamentals of planningfor transfer are covered in eachgeneral advisement session. Ifspecialized transfer information is

needed, transfer advisement isavailable by appointment. Call(856) 227-7200, ext. 4268, toschedule a meeting with a trans-fer advisor.

3. Utilizing transfer resources

• Refer to your degree audit regu-larly. This electronic advising toolis designed to assist you in plan-ning for program-completion andtransfer.

• Detailed information regardingspecific college and universityadmissions requirements andacademic program requirements– including specific course equiv-alency charts, admissions dead-lines and prerequisites – areoutlined on the Transfer Servicespage of the CCC Web site. Toaccess this resource, visitwww.camdencc.edu and select“Transfer Services” from thedrop-down menu under the“Popular Links” heading.

• NJ Transfer is a Web-based clear-inghouse designed to providedetailed information regardingtransferring from New Jersey’s 19community colleges to four-yearcolleges and universities through-out New Jersey.

• Transfer workshops, transfer fairsand individual college and univer-sity visits are scheduled on cam-pus throughout the academic year.

4. Staying involved in the process

• Remember that, ultimately, onlyyou can decide where you wantto transfer and for what major.

It is crucial that you understand therequirements for the four-year aca-demic program you are interested inand for the institutions you will beapplying to and that you planaccordingly. Begin researchingdegree and entrance requirements asearly as possible, so that you areclear about your transfer institution’sexpectations. �

New Honors ProgramWill Raise Standards for Academics, Service

Transfer Services Helps You Start Here and Get Where You Want

Rowan BA in Elementary Education/WritingArts Debuting at CCC This Fall

Beginning in Fall 2008, Rowan University will offer a bachelor of arts degree in elemen-tary education/writing arts on Camden County College’s Blackwood Campus.

This dual-major program is designed to provide CCCgraduates with the opportunity to enter RowanUniversity’s Elementary Education Program. Eligibilityrequirements include an earned associate’s degreefrom Camden County College, preferably in elemen-tary/secondary education, along with a minimumcumulative grade-point average of 2.5.

Students interested in learning more about the Rowan@CCC elementary education/writingarts degree can find detailed information on the Transfer Services page of the CCC Website, which is located at www.camdencc.edu/transferservices. From there, select “RowanUniversity” from the Four-Year Program Information page. You also can contact CCC’sTransfer Services Office at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4268, or Rowan University degree-comple-tion coordinator Amanda DeValerio at (856) 256-5123.

In addition to this and other degree-completion opportunities offered on campus, thou-sands of CCC graduates transfer to four-year colleges and universities throughout theregion 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, theUniversity of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, St. Joseph’s University, WidenerUniversity and Rider University.

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Arts, Humanities & Social SciencesCreativity Alive and Well at CCCThe College offers three associate’sdegree programs in the fine andapplied arts for those who possess acreative side: Fine & Applied ArtsOption: Applied Arts Track; Fine &Applied Arts Option: Fine Arts Track;and Studio Art. These two-year pro-grams train students for professionalcareers in specific art-related fieldsand to prepare them to transfer intobachelor of arts programs.

The purpose of the programs isthreefold. They enable students tobegin work in their primary area of

study; give them a comprehensivefoundation in liberal arts and arthistory; and encourage them to criti-cally analyze their art and the artist’srole in society.

Gregory Brellochs, professor ofsculpture and design, explains thebenefits at Camden County College.“Of all of the 19 community collegesin New Jersey, we have the broadestselection of art courses available,”said Brellochs. “We have great facili-ties and a truly experienced andwell-qualified faculty. Students whocome here for the first two years geta great education while saving asubstantial amount of money.”

Graduates create, select, gatherand organize work for submissionin an exit portfolio, and the pro-grams are designed for both newstudents just starting out and thosewho have already started a portfo-lio. “With our guidance, newstudents increase skill levels asthey develop their portfolios,” saidBrellochs. “For the experiencedstudent, we help them refine theirportfolios, increasing their chancesof entering prestigious four-yearschools and maybe even earningmerit scholarships.”

CCC has a successful transfer history.“Many of our students transfer intogood four-year schools,” saidBrellochs. “Many have presented theirportfolios and were accepted at theirfirst choice, some of the top schoolsboth regionally and nationally.”

The facilities offer a lot of opportu-nities to discover one’s hiddencreativity, regardless of age. “Wehave a lot of students, like nursingmajors, who just take an art courseto try something different,” saidBrellochs. “We also have seniorsand other community memberswho audit painting, ceramics anddrawing classes for relaxation orpersonal development. Some haveeven decided to pursue art as anew career.”

For more information on any of theprograms, call Kay Klotzbachat (856) 227-7200, ext. 4342, ore-mail kklotzbach@camdencc.edu.�

Meet Our FacultyArt Professor Kay A. Klotzbach continually seeks out innovative and thought-provok-ing experiences. This year the Lindenwold resident, whose artwork has been featuredboth locally and across the country, received a sabbatical to participate in a Mid-Career Fellowship at the McGraw Teaching and Learning Center at PrincetonUniversity. This program invites faculty from 13 participating New Jersey communitycolleges to further cultivate their understanding of the subjects they teach; meetnotable scholars; and interact with other New Jersey instructors.

“The program is offered to instructors in mid-career,” said Klotzbach. “It gives pro-fessors an opportunity to reflect on their teaching, reconnect with what is happeningin their field and expand their own learning.” In addition to taking classes, Klotzbachconducted research and designed a survey examining the state of the arts. Her 15-page paper explores the role of studio arts in community colleges, comparing NewJersey with neighboring states. Her paper will appear in Issues in Education atCommunity Colleges, a Princeton University publication.

Another new experience for Klotzbach was illustrating a children’s book, EveryoneLoves Elwood. Elwood won last year’s World’s Ugliest Dog contest. The book’s authorand Elwood’s owner, Karen Quigley, viewed one of Klotzbach’s art exhibitions in 2006and was moved by Klotzbach’s paintings of her dogs captured at different vantagepoints.

Next for Klotzbach and her students is the creation of an exterior tile mural forCathedral Kitchen at its new location in Camden City. As part of their curriculum,her students create art for community non-profit organizations. Past creationsincluded art projects for the Food Bank in Pennsauken, the Discovery Museum inCherry Hill and New Visions in Camden.

“Teaching for me is a dream job because I get to share something I love to do, makeart and also have the opportunity to engage in learning myself, through my studentsand my colleagues.”

Dance & Music PerformancesFALL 2008Ensembles................The Music of Miles Davis, at 7:30 p.m. 10/19/08Dance Concert .........Silhouettes, at 8 p.m. 11/8/08Choir & Orchestra....Holidays From Around the World, at 7:30 p.m. 12/20/08

SPRING 2009Dance Concert .........Body Talk, at 8 p.m. 3/28/09Choir & Orchestra....Theme TBA, at 7:30 p.m 5/11/09Ensembles................The Music of Ray Charles, at 7:30 p.m. 5/13/09

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

Stages 2008-09 SeasonStuart 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 MillerDecember 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 FoonFebruary 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 BeeBook by Rachel Sheinkin – Music and Lyrics by William FinnMay 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 msokoloff@camdencc.edu.

CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE MAGAZINE – FALL 2008 7ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 7

If behind the camera is where youwant to be, CCC’s two-year photog-raphy program is for you. The pro-gram features four phases. The firstsemester stresses photography as anart and shows students how to talkand communicate ideas throughphotographs as well as a good mixof the technical skills. Students learnhow to shoot, develop black andwhite film and print their creationsin the dark room.

In the second semester, moreemphasis is placed on the conceptu-al aspect of the medium and how tocommunicate ideas through photo-graphs. “It is like learning a newlanguage,” explains photographyProfessor Fred Herr. “You don’thave words on a page, but you tell astory with your images.”

Semester three is the digital course,where color is introduced.“Students can display their creationsin a different format here, usingPhotoshop to combine several shotsand alter the images,” said Herr.“Here the students get really cre-ative, and many produce someincredible images.”

Finally, the last semester is studio-based, where lighting is the mainfocus. Students are also introducedto larger-format cameras. “After theprogram ends, students will have agood understanding of both thetechnical and conceptual aspects ofthe medium. Students will also havea portfolio of their work,” said Herr.“Some of these portfolios are trulyremarkable, and students have been

accepted at prestigious four-yearuniversities as soon as the art facultythere sees them. I have received callsfrom some of these faculty memberswho told me how impressed theywere and asked if I had more stu-dents to send them. It feels goodwhen I hear things like that aboutmy students,” said Herr.

Herr also hears from many of hisstudents after they leave CCC.Some transfer on to further theireducation, some start their ownphotography businesses, while oth-ers find work at The PhiladelphiaInquirer and the Courier-Post. “Oneof my students went on to theFashion Institute of Technologyand called me after he shotFashion Week in New YorkCity,” said Herr.

Asked if everyone has aneye for photography,Herr explained thatthe technical part iseasy to learn. Withthe right training,he said, studentswill learn to devel-op their own senseof creativity.“Students pull ideasfrom current events,music, movies, history, any-where they can let their mindswander to gather ideas. There are amillion ways students can makepictures tell their own story,” Herrsaid. “We have a great programhere, and when students leave here,they have a solid understanding ofthe art of photography.”

For more information, callFred Herr at (856) 227-7200,

ext. 4389, or e-mailfherr@camdencc.edu. �

Pictures Tell a Thousand Stories

Graduate SpotlightWhen Edward Pietrzak, a fifth-grade teacher at

J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School in Mantua, says theclassroom is magical, he means it, literally. Pietrzak

always has something up his sleeve, and it’s usuallycards, coins or silk scarves. This Woodbury Heights resident

is also a professional magician, and he brings his magicalabilities into his classroom.

“Entertainment is what keeps all my students engaged in thelessons,” 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 theOcean City boardwalk. By age 13, Pietrzak was performing his own

magic for the public. His combination of magic and teaching is sharedwith his assistant, Jaime Costa, who teaches fourth grade in Cherry Hill.

Together, they perform nearly 200 shows each year. “We really are like afamily; we also have a rabbit and a dove, who are all part of the show,” said

Pietrzak.

The 2002 graduate of Camden Catholic High School continued on with his educa-tion after earning his associate’s degree at CCC. He received a master’s degree from

St. Joseph’s University last spring. In the classroom, Pietrzak said he is surprisedevery day by his students. “They are really smart, and they have an incredible zest for

learning,” he said. “It is so rewarding for me to see that ‘light bulb’ go off. Teachingdoesn’t even feel like work. I love waking up every day!”

Pietrzak said he looks back on hischoice to come to CCC as a positive

stepping stone. “Camden CountyCollege was the perfect start forme in my teaching career,” hesaid. “What really stands outin my memory is what awelcoming place it was.

Everyone I met wasextremely friendly

and very helpful.”

The 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 welcomesvisitors to Lincoln Hall to see the facility and learn about all that the College has tooffer. “I would love people to come over to Lincoln to see what a lively, diverse place itis. There is always something going on, dancers pirouetting down the halls, musiccoming from inside the classroom and easels set up everywhere, with artists creatingbeautiful sketches and paintings,” said Green. “It truly is a fascinating place, and wehave so many great degree programs to offer.”

A new project, reviving an old tradition, is being unveiled this fall. The ReadersTheatre Project is open to students, staff, faculty and community members. “The proj-ect revives the classic art of the oral performance of literature,” said Green. “Our

music department, led by Professor Michael Billingsley, will compose original musicfor the readings, and our art department, supervised by Professor Kay Klotzbach, willcreate the scenic backgrounds.” The participants will present the readings at theCollege, along with performances at local Camden County high schools.

Participants of the project will read famous literary works. In October andNovember, in the spooky tradition of Halloween, Edgar Allen Poe’s Black Cat is theselection. During December, performers will read The Gift of the Magi, the classicholiday love story by O. Henry.

“We are very excited about this new project,” said Green. “We will be holdingauditions 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 agreen@camdencc.edu.

NEW READERS THEATRE PROJECT OPEN TO EVERYONE

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Business, Computer & Technical Studies

Meet Our FacultyPhyllis Owens, the award-winning coordinator of the Computer GraphicsDepartment, is a technology pioneer. Fifteen years ago, she came to CCC to overseethe newly formed graphics department. She developed the country’s first associ-ate’s degree in game design and was invited to campuses across the country tohelp develop their game design curricula. For her innovative work, she was namedthe Carnegie Foundation’s 2005 New Jersey Professor of the Year.

Podcasting is the next rung on the technology ladder. “Game design expands thebasic computer graphics to include animation, Web design and multimedia,” saysOwens. “Now we are expanding the curriculum to offer students training in devel-oping podcasts. Podcasts are like portable learning resources. Almost everyone hasan iPod or a computer. These devices can retain information forever.”

Podcasting has countless applications for education, entertainment and business-es, 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 podcast-ing 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 herclassroom into a “virtual” world. In this technology-generated global learning envi-ronment, teacher and students take the form of cartoon-like characters calledavatars 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 theclassroom is important, but this is a new and exciting way of teaching.”

Owens is squarely at the helm when it comes to technological advancements, andshe continues to keep CCC in the spotlight for innovative and imaginative educa-tional tools. “With this new technology, we can actually blend the virtual world withreality to offer a distinct new learning environment.”

Accounting Program Adds Up

Show Me the Money!It’s all about the money, andaccording to CareerBuilder.com,personal financial advisors andfinancial analysts are both on thelist of 30 Top Jobs of 2008 (6 and12 respectively) that are expectedto grow until 2016. That’s goodnews for students who like invest-ing and the stock market.

“In addition to the traditional-agestudents, a number of older, non-tra-ditional students take financial class-es to learn how to invest and manage

a portfolio,” said Richard Sarkisian,program coordinator. In addition toinvesting, students learn how to pre-pare financial reports to fulfill taxand regulatory requirements.

“The vast majority of students workin the banking industry or plan toenter that field upon graduation, ”Sarkisian noted. Even with banks

consolidating, many more peopleare employed in commercial bank-ing than in other areas of the finan-cial services industry, according toCareersInFinance.com. And bankingoffers a wide variety of employmentopportunities.

Other employment opportunitiesinclude entry-level brokerage, corpo-rate finance, insurance, real estate,general business and financial man-agement. For example, the insuranceindustry employs over 2.5 million

people and, as baby boomers retire,demand for insurance services willincrease. If you like helping peoplewhen they need it the most, this maybe an option for you.

For more information, callRichard Sarkisian at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4492, or e-mailrsarkisian@camdencc.edu. �

If you want to learn how a businessoperates, ask an accountant.Accountants perform a variety offunctions such as preparing financialstatements, recording businesstransactions and computing costsand efficiencies for new technologyand mergers or acquisitions.

This evening program is popularamong those working in anaccounting or related field whowant to advance in their career, aswell as those who have four-yeardegrees and are looking for arefresher to sit for the CertifiedPublic Accountant Standards Board(CPASB) exam.

“It’s an accounting-intensive pro-gram requiring students to takemore accounting courses than mostfour-year colleges,” according to

program coordinator RichardSarkisian. Sarkisian notes that theprogram builds your skills as itenhances your resume. Studentsadmit it’s a challenging programwith courses that match up againstothers at four-year schools such astax I and II, intermediate accountingI and II and auditing.

The program also includes anopportunity for students to do aco-op at a local or regional compa-ny. Employment opportunitiesinclude entry-level accountant,appraiser, bank teller, loan officer,revenue agent or tax collector, toname a few.

For more information, callRichard Sarkisian at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4492, or e-mailrsarkisian@camdencc.edu. �

Phyllis Owens, at computer, surrounded by her students.

STEM Grant Program Provides Scholarships

Agrant from the National Science Foundation provides scholarshipsfor low-income students pursuing science, technology, engineering

and mathematics (STEM) associate’s degree programs. Low-income andunderrepresented groups – including women, Hispanics, African-Americans, Native Americans and students with disabilities – canreceive one of the 104 available scholarships, receiving a maximum of$1,000 per semester over four consecutive semesters (maximum awardof $4,000). Recipients must be enrolled in a transfer or career associatein applied science degree program in one of the STEM disciplines atCCC and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or better. For more information,call Lawrence Chatman at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4523, or e-maillchatman@camdencc.edu.

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South Jersey’s Pick for EngineeringDo you have an inquisitive mind?Do you like to take things apart andput them back together?Engineering technology attracts stu-dents who like to work with theirhands as it allows them to put theo-ry into practice. “Engineering tech-nology is hands-on with not asmuch math as the engineering sci-ence program,” said the program’scoordinator, Lawrence Chatman.

An advantage of CCC’s programs isthe wide variety of state-of-the-industry tools available, andChatman said this is the place to goin southern New Jersey for this typeof experience. “Our students like theattention they get here, they workwith real equipment, and the classsizes are smaller so students receiveindividual attention. Our faculty hasall worked in industry and bringsthat work experience into the class-room,” said Chatman.

The students work on real projectsas part of their coursework, andsome co-op with local companies toimprove their skills. The College hasstrong relationships with local andregional businesses.

There are three engineering technol-ogy options from which to choose,although two have special admissionrequirements. The first is the techni-cal studies (TES.AAS) program. It isopen to corporate, industrial andmilitary employees seeking toenhance their career mobility.

The second selection is the electri-cal-electronic engineering: technicalstudies option (ETS.AAS). There areno special admission requirements.Employment opportunities includeengineer’s assistant, field serviceengineer, lab technician, qualitycontrol specialist, production tech-nician and technical salesperson.

The third is the electronic engineer-ing: technical studies option(EBC.AAS). Here students con-struct, install, maintain and testequipment in the broadbandcommunications industry.Students must be currenttechnical employees work-ing in cable television andbroadband communica-tions companies.

Scholarship oppor-tunities are avail-able. Inparticular, theScience,Technology,Engineering andMathematics(STEM)Scholarship can pro-vide $2,000 per year forinterested students in needof financial assistance. Recenthigh school graduates, as well asolder and returning students, areeligible. Information about theSTEM scholarship is available atwww.camdencc.edu/foundation/scholarships.htm.

Graduate SpotlightWhen Wilfrido Melendez graduated from the Marie

H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf in Trenton, he wanteda career in the computer industry. He entered CCC and

decided to switch his major. “I entered the automotive pro-gram,” said Melendez. “I knew it was what I wanted to do. All

my teachers were great and motivated me to do well.”

Melendez, the first in his family to earn a college degree, hasentered a unique field in the auto industry: he rebuilds Rolls Royce

cars. “I really enjoy working on these classic cars,” said Melendez. “Tome, the newer cars are more complicated, everything is so tight.

Besides, I have really big hands, so I can’t maneuver them around insidethe newer cars,” he joked. Asked if he owns a Rolls Royce, the 25-year-old

smiled and said, “No, I drive a Honda Civic.”

Melendez, a Camden City resident, said the education he received was “out-standing,” adding there are several teachers instrumental in his success. “I had

people there who really cared about helping me succeed, like Jim DeShields andBob Strong.”

DeShields continues to be a huge influence in Melendez’s life. “Jim DeShields workedwith me and taught me all about these classic cars, and I want to thank him,” said

Melendez. “After graduation I went to work for him. He continues to teach me so much.”

DeShields has a mutual admiration forMelendez. “He is fantastic! He makes

up for his lack of hearing andspeech by using his head,” said

DeShields. “I could never find anyonebetter. I wish I could clone him!”

Melendez said he wants to start his ownbusiness someday and credits the

College for helping him reach hispotential. “I am very proud to say I

graduated from Camden CountyCollege.”

Lori Mann, a sign language interpreter, interpreted during thisinterview.

Abraham’s Children: A History of Judaism and ChristianityAll seven lectures are free and begin at 7 p.m. in Civic Hall, located in thenew Madison Connector Building on the Blackwood Campus.September 10 .........Re-Thinking the Jewish Middle Ages by Paola Tartakoff

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

October 1 ................Stranger in the Empire: The Landscape of Early Christianityby Amy Oden

October 8 ................Christian Enthusiasms and the Decline of Christendomby James Deming

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

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

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

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

Autism InitiativeBeginning this fall, the College is offering a number of professional development activ-ities dealing with autism, open to both teachers and community members. Included isan introduction to autism; Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) basictraining; behavior modification; and autism and genetics.

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

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

FREE LECTURE SERIES FOR FALL 2008

For more information about any ofthe engineering technology pro-grams, call Lawrence Chatman at

(856) 227-7200, ext. 4523,or e-maillchatman@camdencc.edu. �

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Mathematics, Science & Health Careers

The two-year biotechnology programprepares students for entry-levelpositions in industries such as phar-maceuticals, university and privateresearch laboratories and medicaltechnology and biotechnology com-panies. Companies need trained

technicians to work in the laborato-ries and help in the preparation anddocumentation of experiments andtheir results. The average startingsalary for those with their associate’sdegree is $35,000.

This field has a bright job market,even in this tight economy, becauseNew Jersey houses 110 biotechnologycompanies, making it the fourth-largest biotechnology center in the

nation. In the pharmaceutical field,New Jersey is home to over 75 per-cent of the world’s leading companies.This includes names that defined theindustry in the 20th century, such asBristol-Myers Squibb, Merck, Johnson& Johnson, Novartis, Pfizer, Wyeth,Novo Nordisk and Schering-Plough.

In 2001, over 53 percent of newmedicines approved by the U.S.Food & Drug Administration weredeveloped by New Jersey’s compa-nies. Statistically, there are nearly150,000 employees in the pharma-ceutical and biotechnology fieldsworking in New Jersey, offeringgraduates an array of employmentoptions.

Before graduating, students completean internship program. “We workwith many local companies to helpour student secure internships,” saidSusan Choi, chair of the ChemistryDepartment. “We have students whointern at Campbell Soup, BaxterHealthcare, University of Medicineand Dentistry of New Jersey andstate forensics labs.”

Besides research, biotechnologyoffers other courses. “We have a foodscience class where students discoverthe chemistry behind food, such aspartial hydrogenation, how preserva-tives work and the use of biotech-nology in the development andmanufacture of foods,” said Choi.“We have a great program here withsomething of interest for everyone.”

CCC’s close proximity to a numberof four-year colleges and universities

such as Rutgers and Rowan providesa wealth of opportunities to studentsseeking to further their education.“We’ve had several students recentlywho have continued on to ThomasJefferson University, which offers BS,as well as five-year BS/MS degreeprograms,” said Choi.

For more information, callSusan Choi at (856) 227-7200,ext. 4110, or e-mailschoi@camdencc.edu. �

Biotechnology Careers Abound with 110 Companies in New Jersey

Meet Our FacultyWhen William “Bud” Lavell came to Camden County College in 1995 to teachchemistry, 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 setsCCC apart from other colleges, not just two-year but also four-year institutions, isthe array of high-tech equipment available to students. Although the program fea-tures both lecture and lab components, he feels the lab, with all it has to offer thestudents, is the “heart” of his classes.

Students get hands-on experience with gas chromatographs and mass spectrome-ters; ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometers; an infra-red spectrophotometer; apolarizing light microscope; and gel electrophoresis equipment. For a layperson,

these machines don’t generate much excitement, but for those in the field, thisstate-of-the-art gadgetry takes classroom instruction to a new level. The studentslearn real techniques performing real experiments with equipment that they mayvery well see in actual forensic labs.

“It’s true that several four-year colleges have some of these instruments, but tofind this excellent array of equipment at a two-year college is very rare,” saidLavell, a Villanova University and Princeton University graduate. “We are wayahead of the education curve by offering our students the use of this advancedinstrumentation at an early stage in their college education.”

Over the years, he has taught the full spectrum of chemistry classes. “Some peoplemay 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 enjoythe classes while they are learning. At the end of the day, if I accomplish that, thenI did what I was supposed to do.”

CCC Offers Only Accredited Vet Tech Program in N.J.

According to CareerBuilder.com, veterinary technicians are ranked number five in its 30 TopJobs 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. Underthe supervision of a licensed veterinarian, technicians work with the animals in areas such asradiology, dental, surgical assistant, critical care, neonatal care and lab work, to name a few.

“Our students come from all over the region.Many see technicians working with animalson Animal Planet and decide that is whatthey want to do,” said Peggy Dorsey, pro-gram director. Students enjoy learning inthe state-of-the art facilities, featuring afully contained veterinary radiology suitewith the industry’s latest equipment.

One of the highlights of the program is a300-hour co-op in a veterinarian’s office,under the supervision of CCC. Students canchoose 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 com-pleting 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 atpdorsey@camdencc.edu.

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The demand for qualified forensicscience technicians is increasing,and Camden County College hastwo options for those seekingcareers. One option, a two-yearassociate’s degree program, allowsgraduates to find employment inentry-level positions at crime,biotech and pharmaceutical labs.“The introductory course is strong,”said forensic Professor William“Bud” Lavell. “Students are excitedabout the lectures and the labs.They learn a lot, and they enjoy thecourse at the same time.”

Forensic science technicians inves-tigate crimes by analyzing physicalevidence. Often they specialize inareas such as DNA analysis orfirearm examination, performingtests on weapons, fiber, hair, tissueor body fluids. They will also pre-pare reports documenting theirfindings and often provide infor-mation and expert opinion toinvestigators.

After CCC, some students transferto a four-year college. “Planning tocontinue on is important, since mostforensic scientist jobs with the fed-eral government, such as the FederalBureau of Investigation (FBI) or theDrug Enforcement Administration(DEA), almost always require abachelor’s degree,” said Lavell. “Ourprogram provides a good foundationfor further work, as well as beingappropriate for those already work-ing who want to further theirhorizons or those who just want to

see what forensic science is about.”Another option is the 18-creditcertificate program, which qualifiesstudents to enter the workforce asa technician. Students study thebasic skills and abilities learned inbiology and chemistry courses andapply them to the field of forensicscience. The certificate programalso offers a personal developmentaspect. “We have police officersalready working in the field, whowant to see the process after theycollect samples at a crime scene,”said Lavell. “It gives them a newperspective of the scientificprocess, and it also gives theclassroom a new perspective,as they share some of theirreal-life experiences.”

Lavell said the excellentarray of equipment inthe lab is the samemachinery usuallyfoundat only four-yearschools. “Weare way aheadof the educa-tion curve byoffering ourstudents theuse of thisadvancedinstrumentation.”

For more information, callSusan Choiat (856) 227-7200,ext. 4110, or e-mail

schoi@camdencc.edu. �

Graduate SpotlightSince Joe Pantarelli was a child, growing up in Monroe

Township, he loved animals. He knew someday he wouldwork in the field helping them. After graduating from

Williamstown High School in 1997, he looked around for aprogram to prepare him for a career.

“I wanted to enter the animal science field, and Camden CountyCollege is the only school in the area that offers the vet tech pro-

gram,” said Pantarelli. “Coming here was the best decision I couldhave made,” he added. “The facilities and equipment are great. What

impressed me was that we always had back-up instruments. We werenever without what we needed, ever.”

Pantarelli also credits the teaching staff for his success. “I had the bestprofessors in all my classes. Dr. Francine Mallon and Peggy Dorsey were

incredible,” he said.

“Joe Pantarelli was an exceptional student, always willing to help his fellow stu-dents. His energetic spirit is his greatest asset. He made learning fun for all the

students and instructors,” said Dorsey, who is the director of the VeterinaryTechnology Program. “He will be a great asset to the field.”

Veterinary technicians work under the supervision of a veterinarian, performing clinicallaboratory, diagnostic and nursing procedures for animals. The two-year degree qualifies

students to work in animal hospitals, biomedical laboratories and animal health-relatedfields. After graduating with his associate’s degree, Pantarelli is now employed in the research

department at the University of Pennsylvania and working toward a bachelor’s degree, studyingradiology and ultrasound.

“The teachers at Camden County Collegewere extremely knowledgeable andgave me the best education possi-ble,” said Pantarelli. “Every oneof them went out of theirway to help the students,

and I am so glad Idecided to go there

to begin mycareer.”

Investigate CCC’s Forensic Labs

This 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 andgain the knowledge and understanding of the sociological, psychological and economicproblems relating to fire.

“This associate’s degree is usually attended by those who are already volunteer fire-fighters and now wish to enter the field as a career,” says acting program coordinatorStephen Addezio. “At other colleges, most of these courses are offered only in theevening, but here we have them throughout the day to allow students to earn theirdegrees in less time.”

Amanda Cherry, a NJ STARS recipient who graduated from Atlantic City High School in2006, began the program last year. Already working as a firefighter in North

Wildwood, the Margate resident picked CCC because it had exactly what she wasseeking. “I looked at Ocean County College, but they only offered a few classes persemester. I found all the courses here I needed to get my degree in two years,” saidCherry, the youngest in her department at 19.

“We have instructors here who are well-respected in the field, people who have posi-tions of leadership in the county,” said Addezio. “We have a great program where wesplit the time between classroom instruction on campus and hands-on experience atthe Fire Science Academy in Lakeland.”

Cherry said she enjoys the interaction with other fire science majors she has met atCCC. “I love the program and the professors and students in my classes. I feel like weare all a family,” said Cherry. “I’m so glad I decided to come here.”

For more information, call (856) 227-7200, ext. 4633.

FIRE SCIENCE A HOT CHOICE AT CCC

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

Enrolling at CCC

If you qualify, the New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship (NJSTARS) Program may allow you to complete your undergraduate education tuition-

free. The merit-based program pays for up to five semesters of full-time communitycollege study for students who graduate in the top 20 percent of their high school

class. NJ STARS students who complete associate’s degrees and transfer to partici-pating four-year New Jersey colleges and universities may be eligible to have theirbachelor’s degree tuition and fees funded as well.

NJ STARS students who enjoy public speaking and other leadership opportunities areinvited to represent the program at state and CCC activities as NJ STARS ambassa-dors. Pictured here are current ambassadors Shamira Robinson, John Neckonchukand Jenna Neckonchuk, who visited the Statehouse in Trenton earlier this year for aNew Jersey Council of County Colleges event.

To enroll at CCC through NJ STARS, contact Ed Reynolds at (856) 227-7200,ext. 4226, or ereynolds@camdencc.edu.

To apply to be a STARS student ambassador, contact Susan Coulby at(856) 374-4949 or scoulby@camdencc.edu.

NJ STARS Provides Savings, Opportunities

5 Simple Stepsto Becominga CCC StudentBecoming an official CamdenCounty College student can beaccomplished in five simple steps.

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

2: Take the FREE collegeplacement test:Most degree-seeking studentsmust take this test before regis-tering. For exemptions, visitwww.camdencc.edu/testing/placementtest.htm.

3: Schedule a FREE academicadvisement session:Call (856) 227-7200, ext. 4454,on the Blackwood Campus; (856)968-1325 at the Camden CityCampus; or (856) 874-6000 atthe Rohrer Center in Cherry Hill.

4: Register for classes:Returning students may registeronline using WebAdvisor atwww.camdencc.edu/registration/waystoreg.htm. New and return-ing students may register in per-son at all three locations inBlackwood, Camden and CherryHill. New and returning studentsalso may fill out the forms atwww.camdencc.edu/registration/forms/credit_registration_form.pdfand mail them to Office ofRecords and Registration,Camden County College, P.O.Box 200, Blackwood, NJ 08012or fax them to (856) 374-4917.

5: Pay for classes:Returning students may payonline. Returning and new stu-dents may pay using check, cred-it card, money order or approvedfinancial aid award. Payments areaccepted at all three locations aswell as by mail or telephone.

Additional information is atwww.camdencc.edu/faq.html.�

For anyone who needs help payingfor higher education and meets eli-gibility criteria, a broad range offederal, state and institution-specificprograms are available.

Aid may be offered in the form ofgrants, scholarships, loans oremployment. Grants and scholar-ships are considered “gift aid” anddo not require repayment. Loans,which must be repaid, typically areoffered at low interest rates withextended repayment periods.Work-study employment allowsqualifying students to earn moneytoward their educational coststhrough on-campus jobs.

Typically, 80 percent of CCC stu-dents who apply for financial aid areeligible for some type of assistance.Therefore, all students are encour-aged to apply.

Anyone who wants to be consideredfor any type of financial aid mustfile a Free Application for FederalStudent Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSAcan be filed online atwww.fafsa.ed.gov. Parents and/orstudents also can visitwww.pin.ed.gov to apply for a per-sonal identification number (PIN)so that the FAFSA can be signedelectronically.

Filing the FAFSA is free. So issearching for scholarships. Studentsshould never pay to file a FAFSA ordetermine scholarship eligibility.

Helpful Internet sites includewww.fastweb.com (free scholarshipsearches); www.finaid.org (informa-tion about scholarships, the FAFSAand other funding); www.hesaa.org(New Jersey Higher EducationStudent Assistance Authority site

offering grants to state residents);www.scholarships.com (free schol-arship searches);www.studentaid.ed.gov (federalDepartment of Education site offer-ing funding resources); andwww.students.gov (governmentWeb site detailing colleges, careersand more).

More help is available from the CCCFinancial Aid Handbook, which isavailable online at www.camdencc.eduor by calling (856) 374-4985 or(856) 968-1340. �

ToursHighlight

Campus SitesGuided tours of CamdenCounty College’s BlackwoodCampus provide prospectivestudents with the opportunityto get a feel for the campuswhile researching their choicesfor a major. If already registeredfor courses, these tours canfamiliarize them with theirclassroom buildings before thesemester starts.

The Division of School &Community AcademicPrograms offers tours byappointment at 11 a.m.Tuesdays and 3 p.m.Wednesdays. They depart fromthe first floor of the CollegeCommunity Center in front ofthe bookstore.

To register, visitwww.camdencc.edu/futurestudents/tours.htm orcall (856) 227-7200,ext. 4660 or ext. 4504.

Releasing Your FAFSA toCamden County CollegeTo have your FAFSA released toCamden County College, use thefederal school code number006865.

Need Financial Aid? Investigate Eligibility and File FAFSA Now!

PhoneProgram E-Mail Contact Ext.Accounting .....................................................................................rsarkisian@camdencc.edu .......4492Addictions Counseling....................................................................hsoudan@camdencc.edu..........4532

gjones@camdencc.edu.............4505Automotive General Technician Certificate.....................................tmarchetti@camdencc.edu.......4317Automotive Technology (Apprentice) ...............................................tmarchetti@camdencc.edu.......4317Automotive Technology (Apprentice): GM/ASEP1 .............................tmarchetti@camdencc.edu.......4317Automotive Technology (Apprentice): Toyota T-Ten1 ........................tmarchetti@camdencc.edu.......4317Automotive Transmission/Transaxle & Power Train

System Specialist Certif .........................................................tmarchetti@camdencc.edu.......4317Biology Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences ........................................rconnolly@camdencc.edu .........4462Biotechnology .................................................................................schoi@camdencc.edu...............4110Biotechnology: Forensic Science Option..........................................schoi@camdencc.edu...............4110Business Admin Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences ..........................maria@camdencc.edu..............1257Business Admin Option: Information Systems Track /

Liberal Arts & Sciences ..........................................................cvanmater@camdencc.edu ......4458CADD: Computer Aided Drafting & Design Certificate....................dpriolo@camdencc.edu ............4445CADD: Computer Aided Drafting and Design..................................dpriolo@camdencc.edu ............4445Cancer Tumor Registry Certificate..................................................lwilliamson@camdencc.edu .....1331Chemistry Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences....................................schoi@camdencc.edu...............4110Communications Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences .........................djacobs@camdencc.edu...........4217Communications Option: Photo-Journalism Track /

Liberal Arts & Sciences ..........................................................djacobs@camdencc.edu...........4217Communications Option: Public Relations/Advertising Track /

Liberal Arts & Sciences ..........................................................djacobs@camdencc.edu...........4217Computer Applications Programming Certificate ...........................rboiano@camdencc.edu ...........4761Computer Graphics.........................................................................powens@camdencc.edu ...........4682Computer Graphics Certificate .......................................................powens@camdencc.edu ...........4682Computer Graphics Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences .....................powens@camdencc.edu ...........4682Computer Graphics Option: Electronic Publishing Track /

Liberal Arts & Sciences ..........................................................powens@camdencc.edu ...........4682Computer Graphics: Game Design & Development.........................powens@camdencc.edu ...........4682Computer Information Systems ......................................................cvanmater@camdencc.edu ......4458Computer Information Systems: Personal Computer Track.............cvanmater@camdencc.edu ......4458Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology Certificate ..........kschmidt@camdencc.edu.........4517Computer Integrated Manufacturing/Engineering Technology........kschmidt@camdencc.edu.........4517Computer Programming Certificate................................................cvanmater@camdencc.edu ......4458Computer Science (AA or AS)..........................................................rboiano@camdencc.edu ...........4761Computer Science Certificate .........................................................rboiano@camdencc.edu ...........4761Computer Systems Technology .......................................................dpriolo@camdencc.edu ............4445Computer Systems Technology Certificate......................................dpriolo@camdencc.edu ............4445Computerized Accounting Specialist Certificate.............................rsarkisian@camdencc.edu .......4492Construction Management Certificate............................................maria@camdencc.edu..............1257Crime & Intelligence Analysis Certificate .......................................gevans@camdencc.edu............4623Criminal Justice..............................................................................gevans@camdencc.edu............4623Culinary Certificate ........................................................................mreidenauer@camdencc.edu ...4341Dance Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences..........................................agreen@camdencc.edu ............4362Deaf Studies Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences ...............................bmorrison@camdencc.edu .......4250Dental Assisting*1,2........................................................................srodier@camdencc.edu ............4471Dental Assisting Certificate*1,2 ......................................................srodier@camdencc.edu ............4471Dental Hygiene*1,2,3........................................................................cboos@camdencc.edu ..............4490Developmental Disabilities Certificate ...........................................hsoudan@camdencc.edu..........4532Dietetic Technology.........................................................................mreidenauer@camdencc.edu ...4341Early Childhood Education Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences ..........enitecki@camdencc.edu...........4502Educational Interpreter Training Certificate ...................................bmorrison@camdencc.edu .......4948Elementary/Secondary Education ...................................................jweber@camdencc.edu.............4766Emergency & Disaster Management Certificate .............................TBA ...........................................4469Engineering Science .......................................................................lchatman@camdencc.edu ........4523Engineering Technology: Electr Electronic Engineering ..................lchatman@camdencc.edu ........4523Engineering Technology: Electromechanical Engineering ...............lchatman@camdencc.edu ........4523Engineering Technology: Mechanical Engineering ..........................lchatman@camdencc.edu ........4523Engineering Technology: Technical Studies ....................................lchatman@camdencc.edu ........4523English Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences........................................aspatola@camdencc.edu .........4373Finance...........................................................................................rsarkisian@camdencc.edu .......4492Fine & Applied Arts Option: Liberal Arts & Sciences.......................kklotzbach@camdencc.edu ......4342Fire Science Technology ..................................................................jmurath@camdencc.edu...........4461Fire Science Technology: Administration Option .............................TBA ...........................................4469Fire Science Technology: Fire Administration Certificate ................TBA ...........................................4469Fire Science Technology: Fire Suppression Certificate ....................TBA ...........................................4469Food Science Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences ...............................schoi@camdencc.edu...............4110Food Services Management Certificate ..........................................mreidenauer@camdencc.edu ...4341Forensic Science Certificate ...........................................................schoi@camdencc.edu...............4110Health & Exercise Science Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences...........ndicicco@camdencc.edu ..........4264Health Information Technology .......................................................lwilliamson@camdencc.edu .....1331Health Information Technology: Cancer Tumor Registry Option ......lwilliamson@camdencc.edu .....1331

PhoneProgram E-Mail Contact Ext.Health Science................................................................................pchappell@camdencc.edu........4330Health Science: Certified Medical Assistant Option .......................pchappell@camdencc.edu........4330Health Science: Surgical Technology Option ...................................pchappell@camdencc.edu........4330History (Concentration) / Liberal Arts & Sciences ..........................tbarthold@camdencc.edu.........4442Hospitality Technology ....................................................................mreidenauer@camdencc.edu ...4341Hotel and Resort Management Certificate .....................................rduren@camdencc.edu.............4424Human Services..............................................................................hsoudan@camdencc.edu..........4532Human Services: Early Childhood Education Option.......................hsoudan@camdencc.edu..........4532Instructional Aide Paraprofessional Core Certificate......................jweber@camdencc.edu.............4766International Studies Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences ..................mhoward@camdencc.edu.........4744Language & Culture (Concentration) / Liberal Arts & Sciences......mhoward@camdencc.edu.........4744Law, Government, & Politics Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences .......tbarthold@camdencc.edu.........4431Liberal Arts & Sciences (A.A.).........................................................jhoheisel@camdencc.edu .........4676Liberal Arts & Sciences (A.S.).........................................................schoi@camdencc.edu...............4110Liberal Arts & Sciences/Early Childhood Education Option ............enitecki@camdencc.edu...........4502Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science Certificate...................................rconnolly@camdencc.edu .........4462Linux/UNIX Certificate ....................................................................cvanmater@camdencc.edu ......4458Literature, Philosophy & the Arts (Concentration) /

Liberal Arts & Sciences ..........................................................jhoheisel@camdencc.edu .........4676Management ..................................................................................maria@camdencc.edu..............1257Management: Business Paraprofessional Certificate.....................maria@camdencc.edu..............1257Management: Small Business Mgmt Option ..................................maria@camdencc.edu..............1257Marketing .......................................................................................rduren@camdencc.edu.............4424Massage Therapy1,2........................................................................ndicicco@camdencc.edu ..........4264Massage Therapy Certificate1 ........................................................ndicicco@camdencc.edu ..........4264Math/Science (Concentration) / Liberal Arts & Sciences ................jhoheisel@camdencc.edu .........4676Mathematics Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences ...............................pluczak@camdencc.edu ...........4674Medical Coding Certificate .............................................................lwilliamson@camdencc.edu .....1331Medical Laboratory Technology .......................................................pchappell@camdencc.edu........4330Medical Transcription Certificate ...................................................lwilliamson@camdencc.edu .....1331Meeting and Event Planning Certificate.........................................mreidenauer@camdencc.edu ...4341Microsoft Office User Specialist Certificate....................................rduren@camdencc.edu.............4424Music Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences ..........................................mbillingsley@camdencc.edu ....4563Music Recording Certificate ...........................................................mbillingsley@camdencc.edu ....4563Nursing: Helene Fuld School of Nursing1,3,4 ...................................mlazarus@camdencc.edu.........4566Nursing: Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing1,3,4 ......................mlazarus@camdencc.edu.........4566Nursing: Pre-Nursing Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences ..................mlazarus@camdencc.edu.........4566Nutrition Care Manager Certificate ................................................mreidenauer@camdencc.edu ...4341Office Assistant Certificate ............................................................rduren@camdencc.edu.............4424Office Systems Technology: Administrative Assistant Option .........rduren@camdenc.edu...............4424Office Systems Technology: Information Processing Option............rduren@camdenc.edu...............4424Ophthalmic Medical Technician Certificate....................................pgoughary@camdencc.edu.......5058Ophthalmic Science Apprentice Certificate ....................................rdidonato@camdencc.edu ........5058Ophthalmic Science Technology .....................................................rdidonato@camdencc.edu ........5058Painting: Decorative Painting Certificate .......................................kklotzbach@camdencc.edu ......4342Painting: Faux Painting Certificate ................................................kklotzbach@camdencc.edu ......4342Paralegal Studies ...........................................................................rduren@camdenc.edu...............4424Paramedic Sciences1......................................................................mscott@camdencc.edu ............5078Paramedic Sciences Certificate1 ....................................................mscott@camdencc.edu ............5078Paramedic Sciences: Paramedic Educational Mgmt Option1..........mscott@camdencc.edu ............5078Personal Computer Specialist Certificate.......................................cvanmater@camdencc.edu ......4458Personal Trainer Certificate ............................................................ndicicco@camdencc.edu ..........4264Photography Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences ................................fherr@camdencc.edu................4389Photonics: Fiber Optic Technical Specialist Certificate ..................lkhazan@camdencc.edu...........4320Photonics: Fiber Optic Technology Option .......................................lkhazan@camdencc.edu...........4320Photonics: Laser/Electro-Optic Technology .....................................lkhazan@camdencc.edu...........4320Physics Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences........................................rkolluri@camdencc.edu ............4474Practical Nursing Certificate ..........................................................mlazarus@camdencc.edu.........5000Pre-Pharmacy Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences..............................schoi@camdencc.edu...............4110Psychology Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences...................................wcurtis@camdencc.edu............4480Real Estate Sales Certificate..........................................................maria@camdencc.edu..............1257Relational Database Mgmt System Using ORACLE Certificate .......cvanmater@camdencc.edu ......4458Respiratory Therapy........................................................................pchappell@camdencc.edu........4330Retailing.........................................................................................rduren@camdencc.edu.............4424Sign Language Interpreter Education.............................................bmorrison@camdencc.edu .......4948Social Science (Concentration) / Liberal Arts & Sciences...............jhoheisel@camdencc.edu .........4676Social Services Certificate..............................................................hsoudan@camdencc.edu..........4532Speech & Theatre Option / Liberal Arts & Sciences........................msokoloff@camdencc.edu........4737Speech & Theatre Option: Speech Track / Liberal Arts & Sciences....agreen@camdencc.edu ............4362Sport Management .........................................................................ndicicco@camdencc.edu ..........4264Studio Art .......................................................................................kklotzbach@camdencc.edu ......4342Surgical Technology Certificate ......................................................pchappell@camdencc.edu........4330Veterinary Technology .....................................................................pdorsey@camdencc.edu ...........4205Video Imaging ................................................................................powens@camdencc.edu ...........4682Web Design Development Certificate..............................................powens@camdencc.edu ...........4682

*Fall Start Only1Selective programs (special admission requirements)2Certificate of Health from a physician is required3ACT or SAT scores required4Students must apply directly to School of Nursing

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

Affordable TuitionCamden County College is one of the leastexpensive education opportunities in NewJersey. There are a variety of payment optionsand two deferred-payment plans. Use theguide below to see just how affordable youreducation is at Camden County College.

A. TuitionCamden County Resident

$88 x ___ credits = $_______Out-of-County Resident

$92 x ___ credits = $_______International Student

$162 x ___ credits = $_______

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

C. Mandatory Student Insurance FeeAssessed to all full-and part-time students

D. Total A + B + C

Other fees may apply.• Course Fee• Optional Recreation Fee

(Camden City Campus students only)

For more information about tuition andpayment, visit www.camdencc.edu.

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CCC Offers an Array ofEducational ChoicesAll students are encouraged to becomefamiliar with the different types of learningoptions to make certain they are on theright track to reach their educational goals.Also, students should consult regularly withan academic advisor to be sure they aremeeting the requirements of their chosencurriculum.

Career Programs (A.A.S.) are for studentswho are planning to enter their chosenfield of employment immediately aftergraduating with their associate’s degrees.

Transfer Programs (A.A., A.F.A. and A.S.)are primarily for students planning to con-tinue their education at a college or uni-versity after completing their associate’sdegrees. These programs prepare studentsto enter into the third year of baccalaure-ate study. Students who do not have theappropriate prerequisites may enroll inpreparatory courses at CCC.

Certificate Programs provide specificoccupational skill training. CCC offers anumber of certificate programs that usuallyrequire less than 36 credits for completion.

ADVISEMENT CENTER LOCATIONSBlackwood Campus: Community Center,

Room 100, (856) 227-7200, ext. 4454Camden City Campus: Technology Center,

Room 207, (856) 227-7200, ext. 1345Cherry Hill: William G. Rohrer Center,

Room 112, (856) 227-7200, ext. 6021

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… that soccer player Julia Weisel received first-team NationalJunior Collegiate Athletic Association All-America honors for the2007 season? Sheplayed just eight gamesof the season, whichwas cut short for her bya broken shoulder.Weisel is shown herewith CCC athleticdirector Robert Smith.

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… that basket-ball player AshleyBaker receivedfirst-teamNational JuniorCollegiateAthleticAssociation All-America honorsfor the 2007-08season? Shejoined the CamdenCounty Collegeteam just a few months after giving birth to a daughter.Baker is shown here with CCC President Raymond Yannuzzi.

… that 2008 graduateAsa Heartsfield-Canslerappears in the Tae Boworkout videos createdand sold by fitnessguru Billy Blanks? Shealso teaches the onlycertified Tae Bo classesin New Jersey.

… that Class of2008 member KyleStephens won anindividual bronzemedal at this year’sMasters Bench PressWorld Championships? The 275-pound powerlifter alsohelped the United States Masters 1 Team earn a goldmedal at the competition.

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Camden County College Magazine.Call 856-227-7200, ext. 4941, for moreinformation or to request a rate card.