November 30, 2012 - Atlantic Cape Community College

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SGA officers vote to allocate $10,000 to the
Sandy Relief Fund. Front row, from left:
Kaeyatu Harris, Mya Issa and Helen Joseph.
Back row, from left, Ibrahim Shawi,
Mohamed Elseaedy, Harrision Furman,
Bryan Dufresne, Alejandro Arboleda and
Davin Holley. Not pictured: Peter Rossi.
Nov. 30, 2012
NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
SGA Contributes $10,000 to Aid Students Affected by Sandy
Atlantic Cape’s Student Government Association voted recently
to allocate $10,000 to help students hit hard by Hurricane Sandy.
The money will go to the Sandy Relief Fund for Atlantic Cape
Students set up by the Atlantic Cape Foundation to assist students
who lost their homes, transportation, wages, books and computers
due to the superstorm that hit the region Oct. 29.
Bryan Dufresne, SGA president, said: “We believe it’s our
Student Government mission to help the student body in any way
they need to be helped. We feel this is the best way to help our
peers who lost so much during the storm.” SGA leadership
reallocated emergency, contingency and operating funds.
More than 400 students have applied to the fund. Awards are
modest—up to $200—but organizers hope the assistance will help
students with some of their basic needs following the storm.
Including the SGA donation, the Foundation has received $29,000 to date.
Dufresne and SGA leaders called on others to follow their example. “As leaders of the student
community, we are calling on other leaders in the community to help with the Sandy Relief Fund in any
way they can. Every little bit counts.”
More than 25 percent of Atlantic Cape’s 7,500 students lived on the barrier islands at the time Sandy
struck, and many lost everything in the storm. In their aid applications, students report losing their books
and laptops when they quickly evacuated in advance of the hurricane and returning home to find their
dwellings in low-lying areas uninhabitable. They have had trouble getting to school because their cars
were destroyed by tidal flooding and they can’t afford bus transportation. In many cases, they lost income
because their hours were eliminated or cut back in the local hospitality industry, itself suffering from the
aftereffects of the storm.
“These applications are heartbreaking,” said Dean Patricia Gentile, executive director of the Foundation.
“Students have suffered tremendous losses and we’re working to ensure that they don’t also lose their
dream of a college education.”
Those who wish to contribute to the Sandy Fund can do so online at http://www.atlantic.edu/relief/. For
more information, contact Dr. Gentile at ext. 4507 or pgentile@atlantic.edu.
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Culinary Students Prepare ‘Breakfast with Santa’ Dec. 8 at Hamilton Mall
The Academy of Culinary Arts will sponsor “Breakfast with Santa” at the Hamilton Mall in Mays
Landing Saturday, Dec. 8, in the mall food court.
STEM building rendering
The chefs and students at the Academy will prepare pancakes, bacon, sausage, muffins
and Danish. In addition to meeting Santa, Mrs. Claus and other favorite holiday
characters, children can enjoy the magic of award-winning magician Chad Juros.
Breakfast will be served from 8:30-9:45 a.m. Tickets are $5 a person and can be
purchased now at the customer service desk at the Hamilton Mall, or the day of the event,
based on availability. All proceeds benefit the Spread the Magic Foundation, which aims to spread hope
and possibility to children battling cancer and their families and supports the Children’s Hospital of
Philadelphia.
Sign Up Now for Customer Service Training Offered in December
The college will offer the second phase of Customer Service training at all three campuses in December.
Donna Vassallo, assistant professor of hospitality, will lead the training. RSVP to Gorgianne Giordano
at ext. 4906 or ggiordan@atlantic.edu. Training will be held the following dates:
Cape May County Campus—Room 103
Wednesday, Dec. 19, 9 a.m.-noon
Mays Landing Campus
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-noon – J-207
Tuesday, Dec.11, 1-4 p.m. – J-202
Tuesday, Dec. 18, 9 a.m.-noon – J-202
Worthington Atlantic City Campus—Room 204
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 1-4 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 17, 1-4 p.m.
STEM Groundbreaking Rescheduled for Dec. 10; Still time to RSVP
Members of the college community are invited to attend the ceremonial
groundbreaking for the Science, Technology, Engineering & Math building
at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 10, in the library, D building.
This construction marks the first new college building at the Mays Landing
campus in nearly two decades. The 32,475-square-foot, two-story facility
will feature science labs, computer labs and offices. The building will house
the air traffic control and aviation studies degree programs and Technology
Studies Institute. It is a $16 million project and will take about 18 months to
build. The building will be located between the library and the central plant.
RSVP by noon, Thursday, Dec. 6, to Brittine Pratt, ext. 5111 or bpratt@atlantic.edu. Those who
responded for the original event date should RSVP for the new date if they can still attend.
Atlantic Cape Scholarship Applications Available; Filing Deadline is Feb. 8
Atlantic Cape is accepting scholarship applications for the 2013-2014 academic year. The college offers a
variety of merit- and need-based scholarships for students who are continuing their studies at Atlantic
Cape or transferring to another college in the fall 2013 semester.
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The 2013 Student Scholarship Application Packet is available for pick-up at all
campuses and online at http://www.atlantic.edu/finaid/scholarships.htm.
The deadline to file a scholarship application is Friday, Feb. 8. Eligible students must
submit an application, two letters of recommendation from faculty members and an essay
that describes one’s personal and professional goals. Scholarship recipients will be notified in April.
For additional scholarship information, contact the Financial Aid Office at ext. 5082.
30 th Anniversary Restaurant Gala to ‘Celebrate the 30 kNights’ March 14
The 30 th anniversary Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala will take place Thursday, March 14, at Bally’s
Atlantic City Hotel and Casino. With the theme, “Celebrate the 30 kNights,” the Gala will feature
Camelot-inspired décor and an opulent feast.
Chef Kevin Scull ’85 ACA, and director of food and beverage at The Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino,
is the Restaurant Gala culinary honoree. The Crescenzo and Donio families, prominent Hammonton
business leaders who have played a key role in the history of Atlantic Cape, also will be honored at the
30 th anniversary Gala. Family patriarchs Donald Crescenzo and Samuel Donio served as founding
members on the Atlantic Cape Foundation and the Board of Trustees, respectively.
The annual fundraiser celebrates food by highlighting hors d’oeuvres prepared by students at the
Academy of Culinary Arts and showcasing the specialties of 50 of the region’s best restaurants at a
progressive dining experience. A “Dessert Extravaganza,” headed by Executive Pastry Chef Eugen Ess of
Trump Taj Mahal, will complete the night’s events.
Each year hundreds of food enthusiasts attend the Gala, which also features several genres of live music,
including the Sensational Soul Cruisers, FM Band, Ocean City Pops and Lenny Mitchell.
Tickets to the Gala are $225 a person and can be ordered by calling Carrie Leahy at ext. 4672 or online
at www.atlantic.edu/gala.
The event has raised nearly $3 million for scholarships since 1984. All Gala proceeds benefit student
scholarships and Foundation operations.
In addition to food and entertainment, the winning Gala 50/50 raffle tickets will be drawn. Prizes include
up to $9,000 first prize, $4,500 second prize and $1,500 third prize. Proceeds benefit student scholarships.
Only 300 raffle tickets will be sold at $100 each. Winning dollar amounts are based on all 300 tickets
being sold. Winners need not be present to win. For raffle tickets, contact Carrie Leahy at ext. 4672.
Register Now for Spring Classes at the Academy of Culinary Arts
For those who have always loved to cook or are ready to make a career change, now is the time to register
for spring classes at the Academy of Culinary Arts. Registration is under way for
new and returning students.
The Academy offers two-year degree programs in culinary arts, baking and pastry,
and food service management, and specialization programs in hot foods, baking and
pastry, food service management and catering.
ACA students are offered many opportunities to gain hands-on experience
throughout the year. Some activities include: Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala, Iron Student Chef
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Competition, American Culinary Federation’s Junior Chefs Competition, Chaîne des Rôtisseurs dinner,
The Campus Kitchen at Atlantic City, Atlantic Cape’s Organic Greenhouse, Strudels Bakeshop, Culinary
Student Association, Baking & Pastry Club and food shows.
Full-time classes meet five hours a day, Monday through Friday, in morning, afternoon or evening
sessions. Part-time classes are available also.
The ACA has been training future chefs for more than 30 years. For more information about the ACA,
call 1-800-645 CHEF, email accadmit@atlantic.edu or visit www.atlantic.edu/aca.
Registration Under Way for Winter and Spring Sessions
Registration for both winter and spring sessions at Atlantic Cape is under way. Normal registration hours
are weekdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., with extended hours to 6:30 p.m., Dec. 3.
Winter term classes will be held Mondays-Saturdays, Jan. 2-16. Spring semester classes begin Jan. 22.
Depending on their status as new or returning students, students can register for spring classes in person
or by mail, fax and online through Jan. 21. To view a list of important registration deadlines, visit Atlantic
Cape’s events calendar at http://bit.ly/SW4HW2.
Payment is due at time of registration. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted.
To register online or view an updated schedule of winter and spring courses, visit www.atlantic.edu. For
more information, email acccadmit@atlantic.edu or call ext. 5000.
Atlantic Cape to Offer Information Technology Certifications
Atlantic Cape will offer a variety of information technology certifications, including career training and
IT professional series courses, in 2013.
Computer System Support and Analyst Technician enhances the Computer Technical Solution Series by
focusing on the principles of desktop and network management, beginning Jan. 28.
Certified Ethical Hacker training allows students the opportunity to review the processes and tools
hackers use to exploit systems and learn how to deploy effective countermeasures to prevent malicious
attacks, beginning Feb. 12.
In Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), students will learn how to set up and maintain network
infrastructure services and learn how to secure a network environment using industry standard
technologies, beginning June 3.
Computer Repair Technician (A+ Certification) prepares students to work with the latest hardware
technologies, including: RAID, Serial Attached SCSI, USB and Peripheral Component Interconnect
Express, beginning June 3.
For more information or to register, visit www.atlantic.edu/conted or call ext. 4829.
Casino Career Institute Offers Gaming Training
The Casino Career Institute has prepared more than 50,000 people for rewarding careers in gaming and
continues to offer top-notch training for those who wish to enter the casino profession.
The Half the Time at Half the Price Program offers table games professionals an opportunity to increase
their value and marketability to employers by learning a new game in a short-term, low-cost program.
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CCI table games alumni who graduated more than three years ago can refresh their
skills as they return to the gaming workforce with an Alumni Refresher Program.
Graduates may take the refresher program course only for the games they
previously took with CCI.
Those who have graduated from CCI within the past three years can revive their
skills with the Alumni Practice Program.
Classes currently offered are Introduction to Casino Games–Blackjack, Craps, Baccarat, Poker, Pai Gow
Tiles, Roulette and Pai Gow Poker. CCI also provides training in non-dealing casino professions such as
Surveillance Training.
Gaming classes begin every two weeks. For more information, or to register, call ext. 4829 or visit
www.atlantic.edu/cci.
Gift Certificates on Sale for Practice Time on College’s Flight Simulator
Gift certificates for time on Atlantic Cape’s flight simulator are available this holiday season. Cost to use
the simulator is $90 an hour; pilots must be 18 or older and have the proper U.S. credentials. Additional
restrictions apply. The flight simulator is located at the Atlantic City International Airport in Egg Harbor
Township. For more information, contact Jennie Ayres at ext. 5039 or jayres@atlantic.edu.
PECC Campaign Under Way; Materials Available Online
The 2012-2013 Atlantic-Cape Public Employees Charitable Campaign is under way at the college. In
1985, the New Jersey state legislature created a workplace campaign for all public employees in the state
of New Jersey. This drive supports the work of a multitude of approved charitable agencies and
organizations, including the Atlantic Cape Foundation. The PECC deadline is Thursday, Dec. 20.
This year’s PECC form can be filled out at your computer and saved for your records and will
automatically be emailed to Torrina Bennett-Michael, director of community & cultural affairs. All
employees will need their CWID# in order to fill out the form electronically for security purposes. Visit
http://www.atlantic.edu/wacc/PECC.htm to complete the electronic pledge form.
For more information, contact Bennett-Michael at ext. 4858 or tbennett@atlantic.edu.
Rutgers at Atlantic Cape Representative to Visit CMCC Dec. 5
A Rutgers at Atlantic Cape representative will visit the Cape May County campus in the first floor lobby,
from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5.
Members of the community are invited to learn about the B.A. and B.S. degree programs Rutgers offers at
the Rutgers Lifelong Learning Center, at Atlantic Cape’s Mays Landing campus, including bachelor’s
degrees in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Hospitality Management, Labor & Employment
Relations, Liberal Studies, Nursing (RN to BSN), Political Science, Psychology and Public Health.
Additionally, there will be information available about graduate programs in Education, Business
Administration (MBA), Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) and
Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.
This event is free and open to the public. No appointment is needed. Attendees should bring an unofficial
transcript. For more information about Rutgers at Atlantic Cape programs, visit
http://offcampus.rutgers.edu/atlantic-cape or contact Elizabeth Moore at emoore@atlantic.edu.
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Deadline for Best Practices Conference Extended to Dec. 7
The deadline to submit a proposal for the 2013 Best Practices Conference has been extended to Friday,
Dec. 7. The form is available at www.njccc.org. Each year, the New Jersey Council of County Colleges
presents the Best Practices Conference. This event brings together academic and administrative staff from
all departments throughout the state’s 19 community colleges.
The conference presents the “best” of the best teaching and institutional practices that are driving the
success throughout the sector. The theme of the 2013 conference is “Student Success.” Every proposal
must focus on student success, and priority consideration will be given to those relating directly to one or
more of the “Big Ideas.” This year’s conference will be held Friday, April 26, at Atlantic Cape.
HERE’S THE SCOOP
Tis the season to be jolly! If you would like to be part of the Atlantic Cape Christmas Carolers, please
contact Angela Stewart at astewart@atlantic.edu or ext. 5267 for more information.
Rewrites, the college’s award-winning literary magazine, is accepting submissions through Dec. 31.
Students, faculty, staff and alumni are encouraged to submit work—including short fiction, poetry,
photography, and visual art—to rewrites@atlantic.edu for consideration for the next edition.
Follow Atlantic Cape’s Company Page on LinkedIn for college updates at http://linkd.in/XyjMUI.
The Atlantic Cape dance program will present “Dancing on a December Afternoon” Thursday, Dec. 6, at
4 p.m. in the Walter Edge Theater on the Mays Landing Campus. The performance features a rich variety
of dance styles and is a collaborative work involving students from Jazz, Ballet and Introduction to
Dance. Admission is free, so “stroll” on over!
A “job-well-done” note of appreciation to Felicia Smith, housekeeping, who was thoughtful enough to
retrieve a car key from a trash can in Dr. Art Wexler’s office. “The thought of retrieving the key from the
trash, and leaving me a note to be sure it wasn’t an inadvertent mistake, is indicative of someone who has
the character to take an extra step,” Dr. Wexler said.
Happy birthday to: Clark Kemp, Dec. 2; Josette Katz, Dec. 3; Tyrone McKiver, Dec. 5; Richard
Benner, Dec. 6; Karen Zaniewski, Dec. 9; Dolores Giannini, Jolie Masters, Dec. 10; Harry
Whitelam, Dec. 11; Tonya Reed, Dec. 12; Leslie Atherholt, Michelle Andrews, Dec. 13. Adjunct
birthdays: Silvia Schottinger, Dec. 2; Christine Wilson, Dec. 3; Aida Colon-Campbell, Dec. 7; Cheryl
Crews, Dec. 9; Kathleen McCabe, Dec. 11.
NEWS FROM ATLANTIC CAPE’S OTHER LOCATIONS
Greetings from the Charles D. Worthington Atlantic City Campus
By Carmen Cabrera
A very big thank you goes to Nick Ganaway for helping out students
in need of clothing and shoes. Nick graciously donated many suits,
jackets, shirts and shoes to the WACC students who were affected by
Hurricane Sandy. There is still time to donate to the students in need
here at WACC. If interested in learning about our relief effort drive,
contact Vita Stovall, ext 4832, or Carmen Cabrera, ext 4830.
Shoes and clothing are available to
WACC students in need.
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In anticipation of construction beginning, workers
have fenced off part of the parking lot where work
on the hospitality wing will take place.
Each fall students and employees
contribute significant amounts of
nonperishable foods to a local food
pantry. Pictured are Tim Cliggett,
facilities and Denise O’Connor,
customer service.
Construction is definitely under way at the Worthington
Campus. Preparations for the Caesars Entertainment Wing for
Hospitality and Gaming have begun as we see and hear the
crew and their heavy equipment plowing through!
The office of community affairs
facilitated a food drive to
benefit Sister Jean’s Kitchen.
Students and staff contributed
nine large boxes during the
course of the food drive! Thanks
to everyone for your support. It
is because of your generosity that we were able to assist those in need.
On Nov. 28, students were treated to “Soup for Souls” lunch, courtesy of student services as part of the
continuing hurricane relief effort.
Greetings from the Cape May County Campus
By Lisa Apel-Gendron
It’s the season for giving thanks and lending a hand to those in need. So,
CMCC employees heeded the call to assist students impacted by Sandy.
Employees raised $85 to add to the relief fund to help students. Nice job!
A pickup truck load of food made its way to St. Casimir food bank in
Woodbine Nov. 20. The bounty of canned and boxed food was the result
of the annual employee/student fall food drive.
Staying with the theme of helping others,
the annual Toys for Tots drive is under
way in a big way! We have more than
200 items already, many of which were
purchased by employees during postholiday
sales and stowed away until now.
We’re collecting new, unwrapped toys for boys and girls, including preteens
and early teens, through Dec. 14. The Marine Corps folks tell us
teens are often overlooked during toy drives, so we’re mindful of that.
Collection boxes are located on all three floors.
Toys for Tots is a CMCC tradition
dating back to the 1990s in Rio
Grande.
Student services’ toothbrush and toothpaste drive for those displaced by
the storm, many of whom will spend the winter in Wildwood motels, is still running and doing quite
nicely. Bring your contributions to the first floor display en route to the bookstore!
The Intro to Public Relations class of Joy Jones, assistant professor of communication, put on another
successful panel discussion Nov. 28. This year’s topic was personal branding – something of interest to
any potential job-seeker. One of the panelists was 2010 commencement speaker and CMCCer Mark
Stansbury, who is now director of communications for Prudential Properties of New Jersey. Now, that’s
a pleasing full-circle story! Well done, Joy and students!
Our own grants writer Esther James spoke at the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce fall
workshop Nov. 28 at CMCC. The chamber holds many of its member workshops at CMCC, and fellow
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employees often lead discussions or break-out groups in their areas of expertise. Fine job, Esther!
Upcoming events for your calendar…Rutgers at Atlantic Cape and Grand Canyon University will visit
CMCC Dec. 5 in the first floor lobby. See the Grand Canyon University rep from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and the
Rutgers at Atlantic Cape rep from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Bookstore manager Joanne Smith tells us that Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day is Monday, Dec. 10.
Employees will enjoy an additional 10 percent discount on apparel and gifts. Refreshments will be served.
Have a worry-free weekend!
CONTINUING EDUCATION
By Sherwood Taylor
Guest Speakers: The continuing education team is available to all departments as guest speakers for your
staff meetings and retreats. CE presenters can provide overviews on how CE and workforce development
works. CE provides career training in Computers and Technology, Health Care, Green and Sustainable
Living, Casino Gaming and Culinary. Call Sherwood Taylor at ext. 5600 to arrange a presentation.
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.
Reminder - Unemployment Workshops on hold: Due to the current hardships of our New Jersey
residents, the REA 2 sessions conducted at New Jersey county colleges are temporarily suspended. The
plan is to resume sessions in January, once New Jersey residents have had a chance to get back on their
feet. Direct all inquiries to Julia Ratliff at ext. 5680.
Boxes Needed: If you have empty computer paper boxes, send them to Melissa Hatty, Mays Landing
East, T building.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Ellen Parker, reference and instruction librarian at the Mays Landing campus, was guest lecturer for San
Jose State University’s Graduate School of Library and Information Science Nov. 12. Ellen spoke about
library instruction strategies to engage community college learners. The lecture, held online through
Blackboard Collaborate, was followed by a discussion on SJSU’s SLIS Facebook page.
Esther James, resource development, co-presented a seminar on grant development at the Cape May
County Campus Nov. 28. The event was organized by the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce.
Melissa Palmer, an adjunct in English, had her work, “Mrs. MacMillan’s Garden,” selected by Writing
Disorder as Best Of 2012 anthology. http://bit.ly/Y0KmpU
Students in Charito Benish’s
English class celebrate at their
Thanksgiving Potluck Party.
English adjunct Charito Benish’s ENGL070 learners in Atlantic City put
together a Thanksgiving Potluck Party in the Worthington cafeteria
following class. Everyone had a great time chowing down on both
traditional and nontraditional fare.
Student Joel Ollander wrote a play that will be performed by the Players
& Playwrites of Atlantic City at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 15, at Dante Hall
in Atlantic City. Joel wrote the one-act comedy, Ruby Red Lips, while a
student in Leila Crawford’s Creative Writing I class in 2011. This spring,
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he received an award for it at the Communication and Art Awards. Joel’s is one of nine short original
plays by local playwrights that will be read. There is a suggested admission donation of $5.
Complimentary refreshments will be served.
Adjunct instructor Neil Brandt welcomed the Rev.
Thich Hang Dat to his RELG 110 classes at Cape May
County and Mays Landing campuses this month,
continuing his tradition of having clergy visit his
classes. The minister detailed his life starting with his
escape from Vietnam as a “boat person.” He started his
training as a Buddhist monk in the refugee camps. The Rev. Thich Hang Dat, center, visits Brandt’s class.
While finishing his engineering degree at Penn State,
Thich finished his monk training. He and the students discussed living in the here and now, meditation,
focusing and concentrating to help alleviate desire and stress in our lives.
Chelsea Pizzi, college relations, was one of the featured speakers on the public relations panel discussion
held Nov. 28 at the Cape May County campus. The discussion focused on personal branding, and was
organized by students in the Intro to Public Relations class of Joy Jones, assistant professor of
communication. Chelsea spoke on how to use social media to develop your personal brand.
Kathy Corbalis, APR, executive director of college relations, was guest speaker at the Public Relations
Council of Greater Atlantic City’s November meeting. She spoke on using social media in a crisis, with
emphasis on the role it played in communicating news about the college during Hurricane Sandy.
For the ancient celebration of Halloween, adjunct instructor Helen McCaffrey gave her class the option
to dress as an historical figure and research that person for the class or not skip a section of the exam.
Several students took her up on the offer and came in costumes including Cleopatra, Marie de Guise, Blue
Beard the Pirate, Julius Caesar, Boadiccea, Aphrodite, a Roman Senator, a Colonial gentleman and a
Colonial dame. It was great fun and very instructive.
ATLANTIC CAPE IN THE NEWS
The Press of Atlantic City reported on the Foundation’s efforts to raise funds for students impacted by
Hurricane Sandy, and quoted several students about how the storm destroyed books, computers and more.
The Student Government Association’s $10,000 contribution to the Sandy Relief Fund to help fellow
students was also highlighted in the article, http://bit.ly/10Oakuo.
Elinor Mattern, assistant professor of English, was quoted in The Press of Atlantic City article “South
Jersey’s amateur poets find inspiration in the digital age” about how she incorporates poetry into her
classes, http://bit.ly/Sbbn3Z.
Chef Educator Michael Huber wrote about the Atlantic City Country Club’s modern fare in an article for
Atlantic City Insiders, http://bit.ly/U14uzN. He wrote about the shore restaurants’ twists on the traditional
Thanksgiving meal for The Press of Atlantic City, http://bit.ly/XzCZFy.
Dave Murphy, adjunct instructor of English, was quoted in the Courier-Post article, “Growing number of
South Jerseyans are church shopping,” http://on.cpsj.com/Sb7QCM, and wrote a column about religious
convictions that was published in the Courier-Post, http://on.cpsj.com/10PvysQ.
The Current and the Middle Township Gazette reported on the recent graduation of nine students in the
five-month noncredit culinary arts training program, http://bit.ly/QJnFU0 and http://bit.ly/TjcqNP.
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The Middle Township Gazette reported on winter and spring registration dates, http://bit.ly/Sbbexo.
An article in the Hammonton Gazette about the Third Thursday event in November mentioned the Baking
and Pastry Club’s Gingerbread Castle that was on display.
The Press of Atlantic City featured Fitzpatrick’s Deli in Somers Point, owned by Bill Hurst and his son,
Bill Hurst Jr., an ACA graduate.
Kathy Corbalis, APR, executive director of college relations, was quoted in an article about internal
communication policies in the Nonprofit Communications Report.
Lynda Pagliughi, former Foundation board president, is one of five “Women of Achievement”
representing five Southern New Jersey counties who will be honored at an awards reception given on
behalf of youth served by the Southern New Jersey Council, Boy Scouts of America, Dec. 6. This
accomplishment was featured in The Gloucester County Times, http://bit.ly/UUxE6p.
The Current printed a news release about scholarship applications available now at the college,
http://bit.ly/TrpzrF.
JerseyBites.com reported on the Slow Food Sustainable Dinner held at Careme’s that featured locally
harvested food to celebrate World Food Day, http://bit.ly/WRmB1S.
A Press of Atlantic City article about more boomers seeking later-in-life second careers that combine
personal meaning and income, quoted Gina McNeal, an Atlantic Cape nursing graduate,
http://bit.ly/Uq3ARR.
The Current reported on the upcoming Breakfast with Santa at the Hamilton Mall, where the Academy of
Culinary Arts will cook and provide all of the food, http://bit.ly/Qo1BwZ.
Counselor Lucy McGlynn’s son, Beau Jason McGlynn, was featured in the Everyone Has a Story
column in The Press of Atlantic City. Jason, who was born with cerebral palsy, recently finished writing
his first book, “Divine Towels,” after working on it for 12 years. It’s a combination of fiction and
autobiography. http://bit.ly/Ynui0q
Student Melly Timmreck was featured in a Press of Atlantic City column about her passion for Irish
dancing that has led her to win two national titles and teach dancing classes through Emerald Isle
Academy of Irish Dance, http://bit.ly/RiG0HJ.
FROM THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
Dr. Mora met with student leaders from Alpha Delta Mu, the college’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa,
Nov. 16. Dr. Mora discussed the college Student Success Initiative and solicited the group’s feedback
regarding potential strategies. Alpha Delta Mu is involved with the national Phi Theta Kappa Community
College Competition Corp (C4) student success initiative and organized events this week at the college.
Dr. Mora hosted his annual meeting with the Student Government Association Nov. 19. Dr. Mora
discussed the level of student engagement in the college-wide Student Success Initiative. The
student leaders also presented concerns from the student body and outlined their objectives for the coming
year.
Dr. Mora provided welcoming remarks at the annual Fall Scholarship Reception Nov. 15 at Careme’s.
Twenty-eight students received scholarships and had the opportunity to meet with donors. Dr. Mora
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Above, ACA student Kevin Edmonson, center, with Dr. Peter L. Mora and Trustee Maria
Mento. Above right, Students send their thanks to donors for providing scholarship funds.
WHAT’S NEW WITH ACCCEA?
By Sandi Greco
The ACCCEA has been very busy with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts, partnering
with Campus Kitchen to provide more than 800 meals for people who have been
displaced by the storm. Chef Kelly McClay, dean of the ACA and Advisory Board
Member of The Campus Kitchen at Atlantic City, sent the ACCCEA a letter of
appreciation stating, “Please know that your dollars are an answer to a prayer for
many of the people who are receiving meals from Campus Kitchen.”
We have worked with the Dean of Students and student services areas to identify
students who self-disclosed that they had lost their books in the storm. We have
helped our students replace upwards of $2,000 worth of college textbooks.
The ACCCEA is collecting funds for our colleagues who have been affected by the
extends his congratulations
to those students and thanks
the resource development
staff for organizing the
event. He also extends his
thanks to the instructors and
students of the ACA for their
work in support of the
ceremony.
Chef Educator Daniel
Matt works with a
student volunteer to
prep meals for families
in Atlantic City.
storm. In a joint effort with human resources, employees who have sustained significant damage to home
and or possessions will receive relief based on contributions by members of the Atlantic Cape family.
Contributions to this fund can be made at any of the bursars’ offices by cash or check.
Last call for holiday party tickets! The ACCCEA-sponsored holiday party is Dec. 15 at Harbor Pines Golf
Club in Egg Harbor Township from 7-11 p.m. Tickets are available through Dec. 6, from the following
ACCCEA members:
• Rhonda Petruzzi – Atlantic City Campus
• Jen Martucci - Cape May County Campus
• Sandi Greco - Mays Landing Campus, K Building
• Marcia Kleinz – Mays Landing Campus, A Building
• Michelle Perkins - Mays Landing Campus, D Building
• Angela Smith - Mays Landing Campus, J Building
• Donna Vassallo – Mays Landing Campus, B Building
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 Dec. 14
The next issue of the Atlantic Cape CommuniCator will be Friday, Dec. 14. Deadline is noon, Monday,
Dec. 10. Please email your submissions to Stacey Clapp, sclapp@atlantic.edu.
--Stacey Clapp, editor
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