NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW - Atlantic Cape Community College

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April 20, 2012
NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
College Launches Second Issue of Career Focus
Career Focus, a 20-page, full-color magazine, arrived in mailboxes of 68,000
households this week. In publishing Career Focus magazine, the college joins a
nationwide consortium of more than 70 schools that participate in this project, with
each magazine customized to the participating college and its marketplace. Atlantic
Cape, like most of its sister schools in the state and region, has moved away from
mass mailing semester schedules in lieu of a marketing publication designed to
promote specific programs and services to prospective students and their families.
The magazine is filled with important information on Atlantic Cape, including registration details and
program and faculty spotlights. This issue features the affordability of Atlantic Cape through scholarships
and financial aid, the Academy of Culinary Arts, the communication program, noncredit programming
and an A-Z listing of the college’s degree programs and noncredit offerings.
Please note, the college may receive inquiries related to content in the magazine, and callers should be
directed to the appropriate department for information. An online “eZine” version is available on our
website at http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/c4e2afeb#/c4e2afeb/1.
College Relations Looking for Interesting Graduation Stories
The college relations office is looking for human interest stories for graduation. If you know
of an Atlantic Cape student who is graduating in May who has overcome obstacles to
complete school, is a senior graduate, is graduating with a family member or other
unusual angle, e-mail Stacey Clapp, sclapp@atlantic.edu, by May 4.
28 th Annual Employee Service Awards May 4; Make Reservations Now
Retirees and employees with 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of service will be honored at the
Employee Service Awards, Friday, May 4. The event will be held in M-111 on the Mays Landing
Campus at 5 p.m. If you would like to attend, call human resources, ext. 5610 or ext. 4906.
Those being honored this year include:
• Retirees—Linda Hair, Carol Drea, Dorothea Dunayer, Maryann Ferrigno, Louise Kaplan,
Nicasio Rabino, Thomas Roesch, Jo-Ann Volpe, Howard Webb
• 40 Years—BettyAnn Hines and Dennis Huey
• 35 Years—John Mohr and Dr. Arthur Wexler
• 30 Years—Ann McClaskey
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• 25 Years—Linda Hair, Daniel Matt, Myrelo Nicholson, Rhonda Petruzzi, Ethel Russell,
Marianne Sozio
• 20 Years—Gerri Black, Thomas Clark, William Dougherty, Dolores Giannini, Robbin
Haynes, James MacNair
• 15 Years—Daymis Alicea, Christine Gamboa, Maryann McCall, Mary Jane Santilli
• 10 Years—Pamela Baker, Robert Benner, Barbara Clark, Joseph D’Agostino, Darick
Garrison, Maurice Trent Jones, Marcia Kleinz, Cheryl Knowles-Harrigan, Lydia Lehr,
Virginia Macrie, Svetlana Marzelli, Lucille McGlynn, Michael Wozniak, Karen Zaniewski
Summer Hours Begin May 29
Summer hours (flex time) will begin Tuesday, May 29. The college is closed Monday, May 28, for
Memorial Day. Regular hours resume Monday, Aug. 20.
Support personnel normally working 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. will work 8 a.m.-4:37 p.m. or 8:30 a.m.-5:07 p.m.
During the four-day work week, support staff work 32.5 hours per week, a 2.5 hour reduction. Consult
with your supervisor regarding your precise reporting and dismissal times. Management, counselor and
librarian personnel should maintain a 37.5 hour schedule per week during this period.
Leave time taken during summer hours will be charged at hours paid, not hours worked. A vacation week
during summer hours is charged at 35 or 40 hours not 32.5 or 37.5, respectively. One leave day is charged
at 8.75 hours for staff and 10 hours for management/counselors/librarians.
Planned Summer Vacation Requests Due June 7
Planned Summer Vacation is designed for 12-month employees who, because of work responsibilities,
may have difficulty using excess vacation hours before June 30. If your vacation balance is above the
allowed balance, you must submit a leave request form to human resources by Thursday, June 7. Mark
PSV box on the leave request form. Staff can carry over the following vacation hour balances:
35 Hour/Week Support Staff – 182 hours (26 days)
40 Hour/Week Support Staff – 208 hours (26 days)
Administrative/Supervisory Staff – 272 hours (34 days)
Deans/Executive Directors – 320 hours (40 days)
Counselors/Librarian – 256 hours (32 days)
If you do not use excess time, it will automatically be deducted and you will lose it. Balances are
available on your check stub or from Brenda Kuhar at ext. 5604.
Atlantic Cape Review Awarded for Journalistic Excellence
The Atlantic Cape Review, the college’s student-run newspaper, has been recognized for journalistic
excellence by the New Jersey Collegiate Press Association’s Collegiate Newspaper Contest 2011-2012.
The staff submitted entries and won three awards in the two-year college circulation division.
Corinthea Harris, ACR’s business manager, won second place in the News Writing Category for her
article, “Pizza lures crowd but SGA doesn’t hold them.” In the Feature Writing category, Devon
Schmolk, staff writer, won first place for his article, “Breast cancer weakens bodies but strengthens souls
in Cape May County;” and student reporter Tyler Carman won second place for his story, “Is graffiti art
or vandalism?”
The winners will be honored at the New Jersey Collegiate Press Association’s Awards Seminar and
Awards Luncheon April 21 in South Brunswick. Mary McWilliams is the faculty advisor. The Atlantic
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Cape Review is published monthly during the academic year by Atlantic Cape students.
Atlantic Cape Plans Administrative Professionals Week Event April 25
The college will celebrate Administrative Professionals Week with an event sponsored by administrative
office procedures students. The event, “Admins, the pulse of the office,” will be held 5:30-7 p.m.,
Wednesday, April 25, in Cafeteria B at the Mays Landing Campus.
The evening will include exhibitors, refreshments and a presentation at 6 p.m. titled, “Secrets to
Coordinating a Successful Office Team,” by Brittine Pratt, coordinator, office of the President.
Administrative professionals handle a wide variety of duties in management and technology for
businesses, corporations, government and public and private organizations. Service-learning projects are
incorporated for students to share their administrative and computer skills as volunteers in the community.
The International Association of Administrative Professionals, formerly known as the National
Secretaries Association, originally organized this annual event in 1952 as “National Secretaries Week.”
The event is open to the public. For more information, contact Professor JoAnne DeCicco Barbieri at
ext. 4988 or barbieri@atlantic.edu, or visit www.atlantic.edu/ost.
Volunteer Instructors Needed for Summer Enrichment Program at Cape May
The college will hold a Summer Enrichment Program for children in grades 4-8 at the Cape May County
Campus from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., the week of July 16.
Members of the college community who can volunteer their time and skills to teach English, math and
science to these students should contact Torrina Bennett-Michael at ext. 4858, tbennett@atlantic.edu, or
Patricia Gandy at ext. 4827, pgandy@atlantic.edu, for details. The Summer Enrichment Program is a
great opportunity for employees to contribute their time to a worthwhile cause.
Scholarships will be awarded to economically disadvantaged students from Cape May County schools.
The students will be selected by their teachers and school administrators. The college hopes to extend an
enjoyable experience to students in its endeavor to promote lifelong learning.
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Executive Director to Speak at Commencement
Dr. Rod A. Risley of Jackson, Miss., executive director of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and
secretary of the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation Board of Trustees, will deliver the keynote address to
Atlantic Cape’s class of 2012 at the school’s 45 th annual commencement, 11 a.m., Thursday, May 17.
Dr. Rod Risley
For the past 25 years, Risley has been an advocate for community colleges students.
He is an expert in the areas of student engagement, retention and transfer students.
During his tenure as executive director of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Risley has
received accolades for his research in the correlation between student success and
honors education, leadership development and service learning. Risley has also played
an active role in developing the Community College Completion Challenge and the
Community College Completion Corps.
Two initiatives, the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Studies Program, funded by a W.K.
Kellogg Foundation grant; and CollegeFish.org, a transfer planning website, were
spearheaded by Risley and aimed at community college student success.
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In addition to contributing to national education journals and media, Risley is a member of the American
Association of Community Colleges Commission on Academic, Student and Community Development
and has served as consultant to Federation for State Humanities Councils. He is responsible for
developing the All-USA Community College Academic Team, “Competitive Edge” student development
plan and numerous scholarships.
His honors include the American Association of Community College’s National Leadership Award and
Distinguished Alumnus Award. Risley is a graduate of San Jacinto College and Sam Houston State
University and earned an MBA from Millsaps College and a Ph.D. in Community College Leadership
from Mississippi State University.
College-wide Book Discussion April 24
The 2012-2013 College-wide Book will be Sherman Alexie’s War Dances. Faculty members interested in
reading and using the book in their class are invited to an Instructional Resources Committee-sponsored
discussion of the book at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, in J-202 and broadcast to CMCC room 324 and
WACC room 215. Attendees will discuss the text and the possibilities for use in different courses.
If you would like to attend the discussion, e-mail Leila Crawford at lcrawfor@atlantic.edu where you
prefer to attend. Faculty members who want to use the College-wide Book in their fall classes may do so
by sending their book order to Leila and Stephanie Natale-Boianelli at cwbook@atlantic.edu by Friday,
May 4. In the e-mail, name the course(s), section number(s) and maximum possible enrollment in each
course in which you’d like to use War Dances.
Art Gallery Features Work of Brigantine Artist through April 27
Atlantic Cape’s Art Gallery is featuring “Life Filled with Light,” an exhibit of paintings by Sister Celeste
Mokrzycki of Brigantine through April 27.
Mokrzycki is displaying paintings of landscapes, seascapes and figures in
watercolor and pastel. She enjoys working with these mediums because she can
capture fleeting moments of light and luminosity, which she believes make
ordinary moments extraordinary.
The art gallery is located in C-125, on the Mays Landing Campus. For more
information, contact Buddy Jacobs, art gallery coordinator, at ext. 5346 or
bjacobs@atlantic.edu. Visit the gallery online at http://www.atlantic.edu/artgal/artgal.html.
NJ STARS Information Session Scheduled for April 23
The college will host an information session for high school students eligible for free Atlantic Cape
tuition under the NJ STARS and NJ STARS II scholarship programs at 6 p.m., Monday, April 23, in the
Walter Edge Theater.
Jacob Farbman, director of communications for the New Jersey Council of County
Colleges, will discuss the benefits of the NJ STARS program. There will be a
panel discussion with representatives from Atlantic Cape, four-year colleges and
financial aid. Established by the state in 2004, NJ STARS—Student Tuition
Assistance Reward Scholarship—provides high school students graduating in the
top 15 percent of their class free tuition at their local community college.
For more information about NJ STARS and NJ STARS II, contact Linda McLeod, assistant director of
college recruitment, at ext. 5009 or mcleod@atlantic.edu.
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MetLife Workshop April 23 Addresses Achieving Financial Security in Retirement
Keith Bermeo, MetLife Financial Services representative, will hold a workshop titled “Getting Ready:
How to Achieve Financial Security in Retirement,” Wednesday, April 23, at noon and 1 p.m. in room 215
at the Worthington Atlantic City Campus. Attendees must RSVP by noon, April 21, to (732) 539-4188 or
Kbermeo@metlife.com.
Last Chance for ‘Taste of Home’ Tickets
Time is running out to buy tickets for the Taste of Home Cooking Show, 7 p.m., Thursday,
April 26, at the Mays Landing Campus theater. This is a partnership between the Academy of Culinary
Arts and Townsquare Media and will feature live cooking demonstrations by Taste of Home Culinary
Specialist Michael Barna, assisted by ACA students. Tickets are available at 877-4-flytix or online at
http://www.ticketfly.com/event/94879/. General admission is $15.
Registration is Under Way for Summer and Fall Classes
Registration is under way at all Atlantic Cape campuses for the summer sessions and fall semester.
Registration will be offered to new and returning students at all campuses and online based on the number
of credits earned at the time of registration. Credits must have been completed.
Normal registration hours are weekdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Online registration is available through
WebAdvisor at www.atlantic.edu/webadvisor.
The first summer session is six weeks, May 21 to June 28. An eight-week session begins June 25 and
continues through Aug. 16, and a second six-week session runs July 9 to Aug. 16. In addition, two
accelerated 11-day sessions begin May 21 and June 11, and a full session meets May 21 to June 28.
Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted. To register online or view an updated
schedule of summer and fall courses, visit www.atlantic.edu. For more information, e-mail
acccadmit@atlantic.edu, or call ext. 5000.
GEAR UP! Program Creates Opportunity for College Success
Atlantic Cape’s continuing education division has been awarded a grant by the Department of Education
for Gaining Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP!), to prepare low-income,
at-risk middle and high school students from Atlantic City and Pleasantville for college success.
Atlantic Cape will partner with the Atlantic City School District, Pleasantville
School District, AtlantiCare, Jersey Shore Council of the Boy Scouts of America,
Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey and the Boys and Girls Club of
Atlantic City, on the GEAR UP! Atlantic City and Pleasantville program.
The grant awards Atlantic Cape with $270,000 per year for six years, to provide support services to
prepare students in grades 6-9 to complete high school and enter post-secondary education and training.
Target schools include: Sovereign Avenue School, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School, Uptown School
Complex, Atlantic City High School, Pleasantville Middle School and Pleasantville High School.
Each student will receive a customized GEAR UP! Plan, which will outline the expectations and benefits
of participation in GEAR UP! Atlantic City and Pleasantville. The 12-month program will include
academic year and summer components. The following activities will be included in the GEAR UP!
program: Financial aid and postsecondary education options, tutoring sessions, college visits, academic
field trips, academic advising with students and parents, career awareness workshop, college awareness
workshop, GEAR UP! speakers workshops, test preparation workshops and summer programs.
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Key program activities will be housed at the Worthington Atlantic City Campus. The program will
integrate parent and guardian involvement during the academic and summer programs to help them meet
the required participation objectives.
For more information on this program, contact Robert Kusmiesz at ext. 5683 or rkuzmies@altantic.edu.
Atlantic Cape Offers Short-Term Health Career Training
Those who wish to pursue careers in the expanding health care field have many training options at the
Health Professions Institute. Some short-term health career training with ongoing enrollment include:
Certified Home Health Aide prepares students to work at home health care agencies, providing basic
personal care for patients in their homes. This new program teaches a wide range of skills to prepare
participants for certification.
Medical Assistant equips students with the training needed to perform a variety of administrative and
clinical duties in the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors and other health care facilities.
CPR/AED/BLS gives hands-on practice in infant, child and adult CPR, plus first aid for obstructed
airways. Heart attack and stroke signs and factors, basic anatomy of the cardiopulmonary structure,
drowning, spinal injuries and more will be reviewed.
Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid offers training for lay rescuers to recognize and treat life-threatening
emergencies with adult, child and infant victims. This workshop is ideal for first responders who will
manage illness and injury until professional help arrives.
The HPI also offers the following online courses: Medical Transcription, Medical Transcription with
Medical Terminology, Pharmacy Technician and Administrative Veterinary Assistant.
The HPI offers comprehensive health care training in a modern, state-of-the-art facility located at the
Atlantic City Campus. For more information, call ext. 4829 or visit www.atlantic.edu/hpi.
ACA Chefs Share Recipes to Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Month
To celebrate National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Month in April, two chefs from the Academy of Culinary
personalize the sandwich with some of their favorite ingredients. Chef Jon Davies and Chef Annmarie
Chelius take the grilled cheese sandwich to the next level.
Davies suggests elevating the “humble” grilled cheese sandwich to “gourmet status” by using Artisan
breads and cheeses.
Chef Davies’ Farmhouse Cheddar on Sourdough – Serves 4
8 slices Artisan Sourdough Bread
8 oz Farmhouse Cheddar, sliced
1 each Fuji Apple, cored and sliced in 1/4-inch wedges
12 slices Applewood Smoked Bacon, cooked
Unsalted Butter, softened
Method:
• Place cheese on each slice of bread and top with 4 slices of apple and 3 slices
of bacon
• Close sandwich and butter outside
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• Preheat cast iron skillet over medium heat and cook sandwiches 4-5 minutes on each side until
cheese melts and outside is golden brown
Chef Chelius, a participating chef the Chefs Move to Schools program through First Lady Michelle
Obama’s Let’s Move! campaign, teaches children how to eat healthy in her cooking demonstrations and
favors the kid-friendly grilled cheese, prepared with cream cheese and fruit.
Chef Chelius’ Berry Cheesy Grilled Cheese – Serves 1
2 slices Cinnamon Streusel Bread
3 T Low-fat Cream Cheese
1 T Honey
3-4 each Strawberries, washed and sliced 1/8-inch in thickness*
Smart Balance Butter Spray
Method:
• Mix together the honey and cream cheese and spread on both pieces of bread
• Arrange the berries on top of one slice and top with the remaining slice of bread
• Spray each side of sandwich with the butter spray and place into a heated pan. Cook over low heat
• Cut sandwich into quarters. Serve with a glass of milk and a serving of your favorite fruit
Poetry Reading April 28 at The Noyes Museum Features Beacons Scholar
The community is invited to a special session of Giving Voice followed by a poetry reading with
Kathleen Graber and Christine Salvatore, sponsored by Atlantic Cape, Saturday, April 28, at The Noyes
Museum in Oceanville. The Giving Voice Session is 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m., followed by the reading from
1-2 p.m. Graber is the Beacons by the Sea Visiting Scholar this semester. Refreshments will be served.
The reading is open to the public. Online registration is available at
http://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1079335.
HERE’S THE SCOOP The April 16 dinner in the organic greenhouse hosted by the Academy of
Culinary Arts raised $1,100 to support the greenhouse.
Diners enjoy a meal in the organic
greenhouse hosted by the ACA.
Photo courtesy of Donna Connor.
We regret to report the passing of Jim Sacchinelli’s beloved mother,
Mary Margaret “Peggy” of Mays Landing. She was 81. Memorial
contributions may be made in Peggy’s name to: Bacharach Institute for
Rehabilitation, 61 W. Jimmie Leeds Rd., Pomona, NJ 08240. Expressions
may be sent to Jim at 759 Bainbridge Ave., Mays Landing, NJ 08330.
The 2012 issue of Rewrites has returned from the printer and is in
distribution at all three campuses. The Rewrites staff is hosting a Creative Writing Colloquium at 2 p.m.,
Monday, April 23, in Cafeteria B. At the colloquium, creative writing and journalism students receiving
communication awards will read selections from their work. Beacons by the Sea Visiting Scholar
Kathleen Graber will offer advice on the writing process. Come support our student writers. For more
information, contact Rich Russell, Rewrites advisor, at rrussell@atlantic.edu.
Poet Anthony Carelli, right, a fellow at Princeton University, gave an engaging reading
recently for the Atlantic Cape community.
Tammy DeFranco, assistant director of WACC and CMCC student services, is collecting
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men’s ties, pocketbooks and portfolios for students through May 7. Contact Tammy at ext. 8113.
College relations is looking for pictures of the Worthington Atlantic City Campus. E-mail your pictures
with brief captions to media@atlantic.edu to be featured on Atlantic Cape’s Facebook page.
Thanks to Robyn McCullough, admissions, for finding the 2010 Gala plate at a local flea market. The
plate will find a home among the other commemorative plates that hang in Careme’s. The ACA is still
missing the 1993 plate. If you have one you can donate to the Academy’s collection, contact Danays
Alvarado at ext. 5623.
Student Dashawn Hendricks and David Pringle at the Aging Out Day event.
David Pringle, coordinator of the Men of Atlantic Cape (MAC)
program, a retention program that targets black and Latino males,
brought a member to share his experiences with youth attending the
recent Aging Out Day for young adults aging out of the foster care
system. Dashawn Hendricks shared his story and his techniques for
staying motivated. He acknowledged the support of family, members
of Atlantic Cape staff and David Pringle and the MAC program.
Happy birthday to: William Keener, April 20; Jennifer Martucci, Kristi Bergman, April 21; Kathleen
Denice, Joseph Krafft, April 26; Dorie Keener, April 27; Stephanie Natale, April 28; Edward
Perkins, April 29; Alfred Jayne, Joseph Kosmalski, Chelsea Pizzi, April 30; Carmen Cabrera,
Rachel Dieterly, Kim Weber, May 1; Mark Streckenbein, May 2. Adjunct birthdays: Andre Scholler,
April 22; Chad Parlett, April 24; Clarence Wilson, April 26.
NEWS FROM ATLANTIC CAPE’S OTHER LOCATIONS
Greetings from the Charles D. Worthington Atlantic City Campus
By Diana Lojewski
Bill Keener, director of security and public safety, provided follow-up
instructions to WACC students during a recent fire alarm and lock down
drill as part of regular emergency preparedness training.
Vita Stovall, advisor and adjunct professor, shares the women at the
WACC from student services, admissions and financial aid came together
to play the Biggest Loser for the month of March. In recognition of
Women’s Month, the women collaborated to take charge of their health and compete in a weight
challenge. As an incentive, each woman agreed to pay $10 to participate and the winner would receive the
money. Each week the women sent each other motivational quotes as an encouraging gesture to help them
with their weight loss journey. The winner for the month of March was Dr. Alice Rainey who had a 3.89
percent weight loss. Everyone was so excited they decided to continue the weight challenge in April.
Joining the group are: Missie Taylor from facilities and Maria Rose
from security. The women are all out to get their money back from Alice!
WACC student worker Ana Valdez was the winner of a 2-pound
chocolate bunny. The winner of the pink rabbit was Kierra McQueen.
Five additional gifts were awarded as part of the free raffle and Decorate
an Easter Egg Event.
The last week of March was enriching for ESL faculty Mike Kammer,
Susan DePhilippis, Kristi Bergman, Gwen McIntyre, Shirley Shields,
WACC was hopping with activities
in advance of Easter.
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Judith Otterburn-Martinez and Kerri Rizotto, who attended TESOL 2012 in Philadelphia. Susan,
Judith, Gwen and Kristi also presented to their colleagues.
A big thank you goes out to the Atlantic Cape community from Carmen Cabrera, admissions, for her
daughter, Lizette, whose apartment complex was devastated by fire. Folks at the Mays Landing and
Atlantic City campuses collected money for her to help replace the items lost by Liz and her son,
Raymond. A special thanks to Annh Pineda for her extra efforts at WACC.
Greetings from the Cape May County Campus
By Lisa Apel-Gendron
History senior adjunct instructor Bob Holden infused some extra pizzazz
into his 8 a.m. history class April 9. Bob invited award-winning poet and
Beacons by the Sea Visiting Scholar Kathleen Graber to speak.
Adjunct instructor Fran Rauscher brought his English class as well.
Bob tells us it was a moving and inspiring visit by the award-winning
poet who grew up in Wildwood. Fine idea, Bob! Student David J.
Vansavage shared, “Ms. Graber gave a clear explanation of poetry’s
Beacons by the Sea Visiting Scholar
Kathleen Graber gave CMCC history
and English students much to think
about April 9.
place in modern society and a profound profile of Holocaust and
Genocide poetry.” Student Kim Hannum, added, “Ms. Graber brought
us a sense of the horror and resilience of the tragedies of the Holocaust.”
Speaking of pizzazz, Mike Bolicki, social science and education, took his Psychology of Exceptionality
class to a group home in Lower Township April 16. Mike often takes his classes on field trips to explore
community resources. Mike explains that the class is looking at successful programs in the group home
setting to help clients of The Arc live within the community while maintaining their employment.
Another standout idea!
Student services has a bevy of fun and educational events on the calendar the rest of this month. An art
display in the dining room, visits from employers looking to hire, AAUW volunteers to support our
students, free pizza and Earth Day festivities April 23 are just part of what’s planned. During Earth Day, a
campus and bike path cleanup is scheduled, weather permitting. All students and employees are
encouraged to join in at 12:30 p.m., April 23. Please meet in the first floor lobby. For more information,
contact Tammy DeFranco at ext. 8113 or tadefran@atlantic.edu
CMCC also hosts the Board of Trustees April 24 and a Multiple Sclerosis Outreach Day April 26.
We’re working with the local U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service office to procure native plant seedlings to
sow on campus through their Partner Program. Plants are provided free to educational partners.
And welcome back to overnight security officer Tom Clark, who spent the final week of baseball’s
spring training with the Phillies in Clearwater, Fla. He and his wife then followed the Phillies to
Pittsburgh for the season’s opening series against the Pirates. Now, that’s a true fan!
Have a worry-free weekend!
CONTINUING EDUCATION
By Sherwood Taylor
Career Training Programs: Program representatives are available to meet with potential participants
interested in our career training programs. Forward inquiries to Trudy Mills, ext. 4814 (Worthington
Campus), Chelsey Barber, ext. 5650 (Mays Landing East) or Tommy G., ext. 5640 (J-building).
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Summer Guide Mailing: As a reminder, this year we have 5,000 guides
for distribution at campuses and events and 50,000 postcards have been
mailed. When speaking with potential students over the phone, keep in
mind they may not have a copy of the guide in front of them. Direct calls
for workshops to Susan Lee at ext. 4829. Calls regarding career training
should be sent to Chelsey Barber at ext. 5650 or Trudy Mills at ext.
4814.
Services for Business: Atlantic Cape can deliver training programs and targeted
consulting to businesses and organizations, and help them meet the demands of an
increasingly challenging and competitive market. Any professional development course
or computer workshop offered by Atlantic Cape can be customized to the organization’s
specifications. Jean McAlister is working with businesses interested in training. Direct
any inquiries from companies interested in staff training to Jean at ext. 5688, cell (609)
204-1250 or mcaliste@atlantic.edu.
The Green Solutions Conference for the Restaurant Industry comes to the Mays Landing Campus
May 15. This informative conference will discuss how to make sustainability part of the restaurant
culture, the cost of doing nothing, practical green solutions for small and large operations, and how to
implement a “buy local” produce plan and green-influenced kitchen design. Everyone is welcome. The
conference is $29 with a continental breakfast included. Visit www.atlantic.edu/green for more details.
Notary Services: Julia Ratliff, acting office coordinator, Institute for Service Excellence, can provide
notary services. Contact Julia at ext. 5680 to confirm her availability to perform notary services.
Interoffice Envelopes Needed: If you have an extra supply of interoffice envelopes, the ISE could use a
few. Please forward your extras to Julia Ratliff at the Hamilton Mall.
Boxes Needed: If you have empty computer paper boxes, please send them to Melissa Hatty, Mays
Landing East, Building T.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS On March 31, Donna Marie McElroy, chairperson of the social
science department, Doug Mercer, adjunct instructor of social science,
George Boyer, adjunct instructor of humanities, Linda Martell-
DiMaio, adjunct instructor of information systems and aviation, and
Nari Kovalski, adjunct instructor of social science, attended an all-day
conference for adjunct faculty from New Jersey community colleges at
Brookdale Community College. Donna Marie presented two
roundtables on service learning, and the adjunct instructors attended workshops on various topics
including: using narratives to collaborate with students, tips on using technology in the classroom,
effective teaching and active learning, and developing your own classroom management style. All were
energized by these workshops, which made for a lively ride back to Atlantic Cape!
Beacons by the Sea Visiting Scholar Kathy Graber was named a 2012 fellow by the John Simon
Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Guggenheim Fellows are appointed on the basis of impressive
achievement in the past and exceptional promise for future accomplishment.
Chef Educator Michael Huber attended the 34 th Annual Conference of the International Association of
Culinary Professionals in New York City, March 29-April 2. The conference theme was “The Fashion of
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Food,” where food, fashion and media connect. Chef Huber attended workshops on conducting a killer
cooking demo, bringing your radio segment to life, and how to use sous vide. Featured sessions included
TV chef Sara Moulton, Chef Dan Barber, Chef Grant Achatz, and writer/former editor of Gourmet
magazine, Ruth Reichl.
Diane Dieterly, division office, is proud of her daughter, Rachel A. Dieterly, lab assistant at CMCC and
an Atlantic Cape graduate, who has been accepted into University of Medicine and Dentistry of New
Jersey, Graduate School of Biological Sciences. She is seeking her degree in biomedical sciences.
ATLANTIC CAPE IN THE NEWS
A new column by Dr. Peter L. Mora debuted in The Cape May County Herald this week. His first
column covered the NJ STARS scholarship program and its importance in providing an affordable
education for local students, http://bit.ly/I4HtGB.
Chef Educator Michael Huber wrote an article on the best Easter brunches at the shore for The Press of
Atlantic City, http://bit.ly/HPGqit.
Victoria Scales, adjunct instructor, was a judge for the The Cape May County Municipal Utilities
Authority 2 nd Annual County-wide Creative Recycling Contest, reported on in the Cape May County
Herald, http://bit.ly/J3WuKE.
The college-wide open house and nursing information session were promoted in The Vineland Daily
Journal, http://vineland.dj/HJr8aK and http://vineland.dj/HBElCC.
The issue of students texting in class was addressed in a Press of Atlantic City article and follow-up
editorial, http://bit.ly/HYpjsi.
The Cape May County Herald promoted the start of registration for summer and fall classes,
http://bit.ly/HNlwwg.
Buddy Jacobs, art gallery coordinator, was a featured artist at the South Jersey Cancer Fund “Spring for
Hope” event April 1 at the Noyes Museum of Art covered by The Current, http://bit.ly/HHYdFg.
A Press of Atlantic City article about a community fair hosted by Caesars Entertainment mentioned
Atlantic Cape staffers Thomas Giardina and Erica Hoskins, who represented the college and answered
questions about its programs at the event, http://bit.ly/Inn0BE.
Titantic-themed pieces created by students in Chef Educator Annmarie Chelius’ Advanced Decorating
Concepts class in recognition of the 100 th anniversary of the historic sinking of the ship were featured in a
Press of Atlantic City article, http://bit.ly/IbZyIR.
The Jersey Bites food blog covered the 29 th Annual Restaurant Gala March 22, http://bit.ly/HvvQi5.
The April art gallery exhibit was featured in The Current, http://bit.ly/JGWXRB.
The Press of Atlantic City reported on a recent beer tasting dinner hosted at Careme’s and led by Dr. Lynn
Hoffman, former Beacons by the Sea Visiting Scholar, http://bit.ly/Hrj8k9. Specialty beers were paired
with a menu created by Chef Educator Joe Sheridan. The event was also previewed in The Current,
http://bit.ly/HQISkU, The Alternative Press, http://bit.ly/I8OF4U, Atlantic City Weekly,
http://bit.ly/HsoHg9, and The Courier-Post, http://on.cpsj.com/IenOaC.
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The “test-drive” college preview day at CMCC was promoted in The Current, http://bit.ly/J4fZ5R.
A Crest Savings Bank donation to the college Foundation was covered by The Cape May County Herald,
http://bit.ly/HoeaTf.
Health careers training offered through the Health Professions Institute was mentioned in The Cape May
County Herald, http://bit.ly/I49ezd.
The Hammonton News printed a front-page photo of ACA student Justin McCarty showing off his firstplace
“Alice in Wonderland” inspired cake in the student division of the Cake Decorating Extravaganza at
the 2012 Atlantic Bakery Expo.
FROM THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
Dr. Mora attended the New Jersey President’s Council’s Campus Safety and Security Committee meeting
hosted at Resorts Hotel and Casino April 18. Dr. Mora serves as vice chair of the committee, which is
charged with recommending best practices for campus safety issues and requirements for all of New
Jersey’s institutions of higher education.
Dr. Mora attended the monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Greater Atlantic City Chamber of
Commerce April 19. The chamber is dedicated to creating a favorable economic climate and to providing
meaningful services to the regional business community.
Dr. Mora also took part in the annual Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony hosted at the Walter Edge
Theater April 19, where he extended his congratulations to the new PTK inductees. He also applauded
current members and advisors on their accomplishments this academic year.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The calendar is updated regularly at http://www.atlantic.edu/calendars/index.php. Be sure to add your
events. Go to www.atlantic.edu and at the top right, click on calendars. Scroll down and at the bottom left,
select Add Event Form and submit your event!
Next CommuniCator May 4
The next issue of the Atlantic Cape CommuniCator will be Friday, May 4. Deadline is noon, Monday,
April 30. Please e-mail your submissions to Stacey Clapp, sclapp@atlantic.edu.
--Stacey Clapp, editor
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