September 2012 - Hudson County Community College

Volume 14, Issue 9 • September 2012Celebrating20years@HCCCDR. Glen GabertSee Inside:HR News 2Professional Notes 3Phi Theta Kappa 4Notibreves 5Testing Schedule 11

Page 2 Volume 14, Issue 9FROM THEEDITOR’S DESKHCCC Happenings is on theCollege’s web site athttp://www.hccc.eduItems for the October newsletterare due by Sept. 14. (Please note: Aresolution of 300 dpi is required for allphotos.) Please send your news items,comments and suggestions to:Jennifer Christopher, DirectorCommunications Department26 Journal Square14th FloorJersey City, NJ 07306Phone: 201.360.4061Fax: 201.653.0607jchristopher@hccc.eduNOTE: Images in this issue usedfor other purposes is strictlyprohibited without the expressadvance consent of theCommunications Department.Permission to use these photos maybe requested by submitting adetailed summary tocommunications@hccc.edu.N EW HIRESongratulations to t he followingon their new posi-Ctions at Hudson County CommunityCollege!Alison Bach,Instructor of EnglishNicole Behman, Coordinator,Non-Credit ProgramsAllen Foster,Instructor of BusinessCraig McLaughlin,Instructor of PsychologyMarc Mittleman,Instructor of AccountingCarol Van Houten,Executive Director, Library/Learning Resources Center▲HCCC’S NEW billboard at the intersection of Sip Avenue and Bergen Avenue in Journal Square.C OMMUNICATIONS UPDATE:S EPTEMBER 2012H udson CountyCommunity College’sCommunications Departmentannounces that its awardwinningadvertising designswere recently redesigned for the2012-13 academic year andhave begun to debut!The English (above) andSpanish billboards can beviewed above the 7-Eleven onBergen and Sip avenues inJournal Square (Jersey City); onB OARD MEETINGS GO GREEN!On Tuesday, Aug. 14,Hudson CountyCommunity College’s Board ofTrustees held it s first“green” (or paperless) meeting.All materials necessary toconduct business during theKennedy Blvd. at the top of theramp leading to Tonnelle Ave.(Jersey City), and at BergenlineAvenue and 47th Street (UnionCity).The department’s transitcampaign — which will befeatured in HCCC Happeningsnext month — inclu desinterior/exterior posters, andlight rail p osters, and buses.The College’s m aterials can beseen from any of these m odesmeeting were circulated andaccessed electronically.This sustainable practicewill not only help reduce theCollege’s printing expenses butalso reduce impact on theenvironment.N EW DEGREE: CULINARY ARTS —B AKING & PASTRY OPTIONn May 2012, the HudsonI County Community CollegeBoard of Trustees approved anew degree program—Associate in Applied Sciencein Culinary Arts, Baking &Pastry Option.Students who select th ismajor will undertake the samefirst-semester classes asCulinary Arts s tudents beforetaking baking and pastrycourses for the second, thirdand fourth semesters.of transportation throughoutHudson County.COMING SOON:MOBILE WEBSITECommunications willlaunch a mobile version of theCollege’s website. Users willbe able to obtain Collegerelatedinformation from thei rsmartphones and tablets. Staytuned!The Culinary ArtsInstitute developed eight newcourses for this degree option.HCCC can seek The degree canapply for ACFEF accreditationin two years.

HCCC Happenings Page 3J OBS,J OBS,J OBSApplicants are now beingsought for the followingpositions:Adjunct Instructors (Fall 2012)Assistant ChiefInformation Officer▲THE CENTER for Business & Industry held a “meet and greet” session on Wednesday, Aug. 1. Pictured fromleft are Oto Bolanos; Glenda Blakely; Catherina Mirasol, CBI Coordinator; Dr. Jennifer Dudley, Dean of Non-Traditional Programs; Paul Baxer; Dr. Eric Friedman, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Djadji Sylla, CBISecretary; Ana Chapman, CBI Executive Director; Patricia Fulks; Aileen Vega; Sherrill Curtis; Catherine Da Silva,and Alicia Valcarcel.P ROFESSIONAL NOTESudson County CommunityCollege h as been Hselected to receive the Associationof Community CollegeTrustees’ (ACCT) 2012 NortheastRegional Equity Award.which is in recognition not onlyof the diversity at the College,but of its great s uccess in makingthis diversi ty an institutionalstrength.Executive Assistant to thePresident Jennifer Oakley willbe presented with the 2012Northeast Regional ProfessionalBoard Staff Mem berAward at the ACCT’s RegionalCongress in Boston in October.On Thursday, Aug. 16, atask force met to review progresson the Acade mic MasterPlan. Dean of A rts & SciencesChristopher Wahl presided overC ALENDAR OF EVENTSSaturday, September 1 –Monday, September 3Labor Day Weekend;College ClosedSaturday, September 1 –Saturday, October 20Pre-NLN (National League ofNursing) Admission ExamPreparation Course - The Pre-NLN Admission Exam evaluatesthe academic ability of n ursingmajors so as to identify the mostqualified candidates among thoseinterested in ta king the clinicalcourse at Christ Hospital Schoolof Nursing. The course assistsstudents in preparing for theexam by mastering the subjectmatter covered in the math andscience portions. Students willalso learn test-taking strategiesthat will he lp achieve a highcomposite score. Tuition: $225.Meets Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12p.m. To register, please call(201) 360-4246, visitwww.hccc.edu/installenrollmentor instantenrollment@hccc.edu.Tuesday, September 4Trinidadian Steel Band,NHHEC, Student Lounge, 10a.m. - 12 p.m . and 25 Jo urnalSquare, Student Lounge, 2 p.m.to 4 p.m.Culinary Café will be open forlunch at Culinary Arts Instit ute/Conference Center. LunchBuffet served from 12 p. m. to1:30 p.m.the activities. Members broughtstatus reports and tales of successfrom all of the Acade micDivisions.Associate Professor Dr.Elena Gorokhova, author of AMountain of Crumbs, was interviewedby The Daily Beast, anews and opini on website, forits Aug. 2 “Ho w I Write” column.Wednesday, September 5 –Wednesday, October 24Microsoft Office 2007 forBusiness - Unleash the power ofall four applications of the OfficeSuite, and broaden your job,promotion and careeropportunities with this m uchsought-afterskill! Microsoftpurposely designed theseapplications to work together —now, you’ll know how. Throughlectures and lab work, learn touse Microsoft Word, Excel,PowerPoint and Access, and tointegrate all four to producecomplex reports with tables andgraphics. Prerequisite: Must beexperienced with computers.Tuition: $195 plus $15 la b fee.Meets Wednesdays, 2 p.m . to(Continued on page 12)Coordinator of Evening/Weekend and Off-Site ServicesExecutive AdministrativeAssistant (Student Affairs)Lab Technician for Chemistryand Biology (North HudsonHigher Education Center)Manager, Web& Portal ServicesOnline Adjunct Instructors(Fall 2012)To apply, please submit aletter of application, resume,salary requirements and threereferences to:Hudson CountyCommunity CollegeHuman Resources Department70 Sip Avenue, Third FloorJersey City, NJ 07306resumes@hccc.eduFor more information,please visit the New JerseyHigher Education RecruitmentConsortium website atwww.njherc.org, the H igher-EdJobs.com website atwww.higheredjobs.com, orcontact the Human ResourcesDepartment at (201) 360-4070.For a de tailed description ofthese positions, please visit the“Employment Opportunities”page at www.hccc.edu.

Page 4Volume 14, Issue 9P HI THETA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY NEWSHALLOWEEN PARTY FORCHILDRENOn Saturday, Oct. 27,Beta Alpha Phi will host aHalloween Party for Childrenand a food drive in the StudentLounge, 25 Journal Square.The planning fo r the par ty hasbegun.Volunteers are needed towork on the activities, refreshments,decorations, hosting,cleanup, and contacting localmerchants for donations. Theguests will be asked to br ingfood donations, which will begiven to a food pantry.‘MAKING STRIDES AGAINSTBREAST CANCER’The American CancerSociety will h old its annualMaking Strides against BreastCancer in Lincoln Park, Jerseyon Sunday, Oct. 21.The Kickoff Breakfastwas held at the Jersey CityWestin, 479 WashingtonBoulevard on Friday , Aug. 10,Photo courtesy of Phi Theta Kappa, Beta Alpha Phi▲ON SATURDAY, Aug. 11, Beta Alpha Phi Chapter volunteered at the Ironman United States Championship.Pictured from left: Bianelly Teller, Luz Tellez, Gloria Estanislado, Sophia Anthony, Angela Lopez, Tim Zuber,Victor Lopez, Marcia Hightower Simmons, Nathalie Angel, Prof. Ted Lai, and Diana Urgiles.where team packets were distributed.If you are interested inattending the Kickoff or vo lunteeringat M aking Strides,please contact Professor Lai.Natalie Baron set up ateam for the chapter, “BetaAlpha Phi of HCCC;” searchfor the team website at http://makingstrides.acsevents.org.Here one may join the team ormake a donation.UPCOMING EVENTS:• Saturday, Sept. 8: ChapterMeeting, Student Lounge,25 Journal Square, 10 a.m.• Saturday, Sept. 8, 15, 22and 29: Friends of LibertyState Park Gardening Program,9 a.m. to 12 p.m.• Sunday, Sept. 16: HackensackRiverkeeper Cleanup,Van Saun Mill Brook, 10a.m. to 1 p.m.C HANGES IN ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL STUDENTF INANCIAL AID TO IMPACT THOUSANDS OF HUDSONC OUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTSFor the past sever alweeks, administratorsand staff at Hudson Coun tyCommunity College(HCCC) have b een workingnon-stop in an attempt toprevent thousands of studentsfrom being droppedfrom enrollment due tochanges in criteria for financialaid from the fed eralgovernment.HCCC President Dr.Glen Gabert said the changesin eligibility for grant andloan funding are substantialand will impact abou t 1,500students immediately. Henoted that the College’sDivision of Student Affairshas been working since Juneto notify students of thechanges and to assist them infinding the financial meansto continue or to begin theirstudies.Dr. Gabert said HudsonCounty Community Collegehas one of the most proactiveand successful Financial AidDepartments, and that itsstaff is doing everythingpossible to reduce the effectsof these new regulations onHCCC students.“When we learned ofstudents who l ost eligibilityor were in danger of losingeligibility, we immediatelynotified them via phone,email and snail-mail so wecould begin the appeal processwith th em. We evenutilized an outside firm thatspecializes in outreach tocontact them. However, onlyabout 30% of those studentshave replied.” he said.As legislated, the newfederal financial aid rulesaffect who is eligible forfinancial aid as well as howmuch federal aid some studentsmay receive, how longthey will be able to receiveaid, and the interest rate atwhich loans h ave to b e repaid.The following are thechanges that ar e having/willhave the gr eatest impact onHCCC students:1.) The maximum PellGrant will re main at thecurrent level of $5,500 forthe 2012-13 academic year.Currently, a family with anannual income of $32,000 orless automatically qualifiesfor the full amount. However,the new legislationlowers the an nual familyincome threshold for Pe llGrant eligibility to $23,000.90% of HCCC studentsreceive Pell Grants.(Continued on page 16)

HCCC Happenings Page 5NotibrevesE L PRESIDENTE DE HCCC CELEBRAS U 20VO. ANIVERSARIO EN SEPTIEMBREudson County CommunityH College anunció que el Dr.Glen Gabert, celebra suveinteavo aniversario comopresidente de la Universidad enSeptiembre. El Dr. Gabert es elpresidente con más años deservicio en la historia de laUniversidad y ha sido e lconductor tras la fuerza dedesarrollo universitario durantelas dos últimas décadas.Nativo de Chicago, el Dr.Gabert obtuvo su Ph.D . deLoyola University, donde fueSchmitt Fellow y miembro de lafacultad adjunta de LoyolaGraduate School of E ducation.Además, obtuvo un grado master(pos doctorado) en RecursosHumanos de Graduate School ofManagement en RockhurstUniversity (Kansas City). El Dr.Gabert también sostiene un gradomaster de Notre DameUniversity (donde fue HearstFellow), y un bachillerato deBenedictine University.El Dr. Ga bert inició sucarrera en universidadescomunitarias en Moraine ValleyCommunity College (Palos Hills,Illinois), primero como Asistentedel Vice Presidente Académico,y luego como Asistente alPresidente. También fuemiembro de la facultad adjuntade dicha universidad durante losseis años que estuvo ahí. DeMoraine, fue a JohnsonCommunity College (OverlandPark, Kansas) donde fue Decanoy su responsabilidad era recursoshumanos, desarrollo,investigación institucional yplaneo, relaciones públicas/comunicaciones. En su capacidadcomo Decano, desarrollo lasprimeras políticas de personal deJohnson, dando liderazgo a unestudio de viabilidad que resultoen el desarrollo del tan aclamadocentro de bellas artes de laUniversidad.Cuando el Dr. Gabert seconvirtió en Presidente deHudson County CommunityCollege en 1992, fue la quintapersona en sostener esa posiciónen tres años. En ese entonces, laUniversidad había experimentadointervenciones por el Secretario deEducación Superior de New Jerseyy hubo disc usiones acerca delposible cierre de la Universidad.En 1992, H udson CountyCommunity College contaba conalrededor de 3,000 estudiantes, ycontaba con un e dificio. Elcurrículum universitario en esetiempo, estaba enfocadomayormente en educación dedesarrollo y programas de carreraseran limitados. El Dr. Ga bertresolvió, asegurar que losresidentes del Condado de Hudsonfueran entregados programascomprensivos, centrados enestudiantes y transferibles, asícomo también hermosos lugarespara estudio y aprendizaje con loúltimo en tecnología.Bajo su guía, y con el apoyoincondicional de la Junta deAdministradores de laUniversidad, facultad y personal,la Universidad ahora ofrece cursosde estudio que incluye alnacionalmente aclamada Institutode Artes Culinarias y programa deEducación de Desarrollo, un fuerteprograma de ESL/Bilingüe,Aliados de la Sa lud, JusticiaCriminal, AdministraciónHotelera, Seguridad Nacional,Ciencias, y Ar tes de Estudio y enComputador. Programas para eldesarrollo de la fuerza laboral yalianzas cooperativas conorganizaciones privadas y degobierno, también han sidoforjadas para preparar a residentespara empleos en enfermería y otroscampos de la salud al igual que enadministración hotelera. El Centropara Negocios e Industria es ellíder del área en desarrollo yentrega de clases educacionales yprogramas para negocios,organizaciones e individuos.Persiguiendo sus planes deexpansión física de la Universidad,el Dr. Gabert ha sido pionero en eldesarrollo de facilidades urbanas.La Universidad ahora cuenta conmedia docena de edificios en l oscampus de Jersey City y UnionCity. Dos de estos edificios sonnuevos y receptores del premio alBuen Vecino del New Jerse yBusiness & Indu stry Association.Los demás edificios sonestructuras – a lgunas a punto deser destruidas – que han sidorenovadas y dadas propósito.Además, un lote de parqueo fuetransformado en un área verdepara ser disfrutado por estudiantes,facultad, personal y residentes delárea. La mayoría de edificiosuniversitarios son certificadosLEED y están envestidos con loúltimo en tecnología inalámbrica yseguridades. Todos fueroncompletados a tiem po y pordebajo del presupuesto, con pocaincomodidad para residentes ynegocios del área.El Dr. Gabert, no quiere serrecordado por los edificios queconstruyó, pero por lo que sucedecada día en estos edificios yencabezando sus prior idades haestado asegurar el éxito deestudiantes en sus estudios,grados, y entrada a institucionesde cuatro añoso la entrada acarreras productivas y con buenacompensación. Viendo que menosde un c uarto de estudiantes enHCCC podían pagar costos dematrículas y tasas “de su p ropiobolsillo” el Dr. Gabert, fueinstrumental en el establecimientode la Fundación de HudsonCounty Community College en1997 (que ha prov eído becas paramás de 1,000 e studiantes) y eldesarrollo y operación de laOficina de Asistencia Financierade HCCC – u na de las másproductivas en New Jersey. En laPrimavera del 2012, el Dr. Gaberty el Dr. Eugene Cornacchia,Presidente de Sa int Peter’sUniversity, firmaron un acuerdoen el que estudiantes graduados deHCCC podrían transferir a SPU, almismo costo que el de cualquieruniversidad estatal de New Jersey- un gran ahorro para graduados deHCCC. También ha desarrolladoasociaciones estratégicas conotras instituciones de cuatroaños, incluyendo FairleighDickinson University quepermite a es tudiantes de ArtesCulinarias/Hotelería de HCCCcompletar sus bachilleratos en elcampus en HCCC.El Dr. Gabert sirve en lasjuntas de la Cámara de Comerciodel Condado de Hudson, elConsejo de DesarrolloEconómico del Condado deHudson, la Corporación deRestauración de Journal Square.Ha presidido el Comité dePresidentes del Consejo deUniversidades Comunitarias deNew Jersey, donde continuasirviendo como miembro de losComités de Facilidades yRelaciones de Gobierno. Fuerecientemente elegido al ComitéEjecutivo del Consejo dePresidentes de Univ ersidadesComunitarias (49 m iembros).También está en la internacionalJunta de D irectores de laAsociación Hispana de Colegiosy Universidades (HACU) y en laComisión de Diversidad de laAsociación Americana deUniversidades Comunitarias.Ha sido púb licamentehonrado por el Jersey CityRotary Club, la Cámara deComercio de Meadowlands,United Way of H udson County,y Phi Theta Kappa.

Page 6 Volume 14, Issue 9he Hudson County CommunityCollege Founda-Ttion Art Co llection, which includesartworks in media frompainting and sculpture to photographsto American craft potteryand ephemera, reveals aspectsof America’s and Ne w Jersey’srich artistic and cultural historyfrom the Hudson River Schoolperiod to today. In recent years,the College’s acquisition effortshave focused on s trengtheningits American and Ne w Jerseymodern and contemporary collections.Each month, this page inHCCC Happenings provides updateson artists whose work is inthe collection, and new additionsto the collection.ACKNOWLEDGMENTOF DONORSThank you to Carol Adler,who donated a lithograph byRobert Natkin. Thank you toElizabeth Bogert, who donatedan oil painting in memory ofJames Bogert. The work, madefor Elizabeth Bogert’s fatherJames, was b y Sister Hyacintheof the Blue Chapel of UnionCity, and will be part of ourforthcoming installation honoringthe Sisters of the BlueChapel in Union City who wereHudson County artists duringthe mid-20th Century. Thankyou to the kindness of CliffordBrooks and Ronald Threm, whomade it possible for us to take arecent field trip to visit the lastsurviving artist of the group,Sister Mary Gemma of the BlueChapel in Union City, and sharewith the nonagenarian Sisterhow wonderful her artworkslook framed. We are planningthe installation of the work laterthis fall.SAVE THE DATEOn Friday, Sept. 28 at 1:30p.m., artist Willie Cole willspeak to the HCCC co mmunityabout his art as part of theHCCC Foundation Artist Talkseries. Thanks again to the AdlerJarach Fund of Equity Foundation,the Collection recentlyacquired Cole’s work Man,Spirit, Mask (1999), and we areplanning to install it later thissummer. If you’d like to see ashort film about Man, Spirit,Mask, check it out on You-Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kcVj0h7OjkARTIST NEWSThe HCCC Foundation ArtCollection is pleased to be installingthe work of New Jersey-born artists Mike + DougStarn in the next few we eks.The Metro politan Museum ofArt invited the Starn twins tocreate a site-specific installationfor the Roof Garden. They madeBig Bambú: You Can’t, YouDon’t, and Y ou Won’t Stop in2010.Big Bambú then becamethe official collateral exhibitionof the 54th Venice Bien nale in2011. During the exhibition,more than 600,000 visitors sawthe bamboo structure, whichmeasured 100 feet long, 50 feetwide and 50 feet high. It was inthe form of a cresting wavemade of 7,000 interconnected 30- and 40-foot-long fresh-cutbamboo poles, lashed together▲RECENTLY ACQUIRED artwork by Mike + Doug Starn. Clockwise fromleft: BBMet_09.28.2010_S5137 (2010); BBMet_06.03.2010_S2257 (2010);BBB_10.19.09_90649 (2009); and BBMet_03.12.10_K0441 (2010). All arearchival pigment ink prints on 100% cotton rag paper with a luster finish.with 70 m iles of nylon rope.Visitors could travel an internalfootpath system through thestructure.Doug Starn says, “ Thereason we had to make it so bigis to make all of us feel small—or at le ast to awaken us to thefact that individually we are notso big. Once we're aware of ourtrue stature, we can feel a part ofsomething much more vast thanwe ever could have dreamed ofbefore."The four images here eachrepresent a d ifferent aspect ofwhat it is to experience thiswork. According to the publishers,20X200, “The close-upimage of scores of stalks lashedtogether with climbing ropehones in on wh at it's made of;the striking arc of what it canbecome; the path into the bluesky evokes the expansiveness ofemerging from within it; an dfrom below, we see a view fromwithin it, looking out onto itsunlikely insertion into our prettycity's skyline.”COLLECTION TOURSTours of the FoundationArt Collection may b e arrangedby contacting Andrea Siegel,Coordinator, at (201) 360-4007or email, asiegel@hccc.edu.S AVE THE DATES! CBI NEWSn Tuesday, Sept. 18 , theO Center for Busine ss andIndustry (CBI) will continue its“Lunch and Learn Series:”informative lunch gatheringswith discussions focused onresearch articles and innovativetools that enhance workplacedevelopment.Lunch will be held from12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Theafternoon’s discussion topicwill be “Managing HumanResources in the SmallBusiness Environment.”The Center for Business &Industry will also host a JobFair on Wedn esday, Oct. 17from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Morethan 20 lo cal employers arescheduled to be present, andfair attendees will be able toparticipate in workshops onresume writing and interviewskills.Both events will tak eplace at the Culinary ArtsInstitute/Conference Center,161 Newkirk Street. For moreinformation, please contact(201) 360-4242 or emailachapman@hccc.edu.

CelebratingDR. GLEN GABERTIn just two decades, Dr. Glen Gabert hastransformed Hudson County CommunityCollege and expanded opportunities forthousands of Hudson County residents andbusinesses.The longest-serving President in HudsonCounty Community College’s history, Dr.Gabert is a native of Chicago. He wasawarded his Ph.D. from Loyola University,where he was a Schmitt Fellow and memberof the Loyola Graduate School ofEducation adjunct faculty. In addition, heearned a post-doctoral M.B.A. in HumanResources from the Graduate School ofManagement at Rockhurst University. Dr.Gabert also holds a master’s degree fromNotre Dame University (where he was aHearst Fellow), and a bachelor’s degreefrom Benedictine University.Dr. Gabert began his community collegecareer at Moraine Valley CommunityCollege (IL), first as the Assistant to theAcademic Vice President, and later asAssistant to the President. During his sixyears at Moraine Valley, he was also amember of the adjunct faculty. FromMoraine he went on to Johnson CountyCommunity College (KS), where he servedas Dean and was responsible for humanresources, development, institutionalresearch and planning, and public relations/communications. While there he developedJohnson’s first set of comprehensive2020years@HCCCpersonnel policies, and provided leadershipfor a feasibility study which resulted in thedevelopment of the College’s acclaimedperforming arts center.When Dr. Gabert became President ofHudson County Community College in1992, he was the fifth person to have heldthat position in three years. At that time, theCollege had experienced interventions bythe New Jersey Secretary of HigherEducation and there were discussions aboutclosing the College. HCCC then had about3,000 students and owned one building.The College’s curriculum was largelyfocused on developmental education andlimited career programs. Dr. Gabertresolved to ensure that the residents ofHudson County were afforded acomprehensive, student-centered programthat included strong transfer and severalproductive signature programs as well asstate-of-the-art, beautiful places to studyand learn.Today, HCCC offers several courses ofstudy, including the nationally acclaimedCulinary Arts Institute and DevelopmentalEducation programs, a cutting-edgeESL/Bilingual program, Allied Health,Business, Criminal Justice, HospitalityManagement, Homeland Security, theSciences, and Studio Arts/Digital Graphics.Workforce development programs andcooperative alliances with private andgovernmental organizations have also beenforged to prepare area residents foremployment in nursing and other healthfields, and in hospitality management. TheCollege’s Center for Business & Industry isthe area leader in developing and deliveringeducational classes and programs forbusinesses, organizations and individuals.In pursuing the College’s physicalexpansion, Dr. Gabert also became apioneer in the development of urbancampuses. HCCC now has a dozenbuildings on campuses in Jersey City andUnion City. Two of those buildings are new,from-the-ground-up construction andrecipients of New Jersey Business &Industry Association’s “New GoodNeighbor Awards.” The remainingbuildings are structures — some of whichwere on the brink of condemnation — thathave been repurposed and completelyrenovated. Additionally, a blacktop parkinglot was transformed into a pocket park forthe enjoyment of students, faculty, staff andarea residents. Most of the College’sbuildings are LEED-certified and outfittedwith the latest wireless technologies andsafety features. All were completed on-timeand under-budget with little disruption toneighboring residents and businesses.Dr. Gabert has said he does not want to beremembered for the buildings heconstructed, but rather for what goes on in

Celebrating 20 years at Hudson County Community College1992Sept. 14, 1992Dr. Gabertbeginsat HCCCApril 1995Phi ThetaKappaHonorSocietyfoundedat HCCCJune 1994Governor WhitmanCommencementSpeakerJune 1997Vice PresidentAl Gorevisits HCCCJune 1997Senator FrankLautenbergvisits HCCCEarly 1999HCCClaunches“HCCCHappenings”newsletterOctober 1999CundariBuildingDedicationSpring 2000Psi BetaHonor SocietyfoundedMay 2002Senator Jon CorzineCommencementSpeakerJune 30, 2002Governor McGreeveyvisits HCCC forCelebrate NJ tourFall 2002Dr. Gabert’s10th yearat HCCC!Fall 2002CollegeHonorsProgramlaunchedSeptember 26, 2002Bookstore Openingat 26 Journal SquareMarch 19, 2003Dual admissionsagreementwith Saint Peter’sApril 2003HCCC launchesSpanish MarketingJune 2003ParamedicProgramSigning withJersey CityMedical CenterSeptember 12, 200370 Sip AvenueRibbon CuttingNovember 2003Math & Science Lab openingNovember 4, 2003Governor McGreeveyCommunity CollegeCompact State of NJMarch 11, 2004Culinary ArtsInstituteGroundbreakingMay 12, 2004Fine Arts StudiosGrand OpeningJune 24, 2004Culinary ArtsInstituteTopping OutJuly 13, 2004Governor McGreeveySigning of Chapter 12October 14, 2004Ribbon Cutting atCustomer Service Skills CenterFall 2004Fine ArtsProgram beginsFall 2004 2005College-wide Tour ofID numbers Culinary Arts InstitutereplaceSocial Securitynumbers(ahead of state law!)Summer 2005Debut of CollegeIdentity SignageFall 2005HCCCadmitted toThe College BoardNovember 2005William Netchertelected chair ofBoard of TrusteesLate 2005 –Early 2006Fine ArtsCollection beginsSpring 2006HCCC becomesfinalist forMetLife FoundationCommunity CollegeExcellence AwardsMay 14, 2007Culinary ArtsInstituteRibbonCuttingMay 17, 2007Gabert receivesMeadowlandsRegional Chamberof CommerceEducator of theYear awardFall 2007Enrollmentexceeds 7,000November 2, 2007Ribbon Cutting ofScott Ring Roomat Culinary Arts InstituteNovember 9, 2007Ribbon Cuttingof Clare Room atCulinary Arts InstituteNovember 30, 2007Ribbon Cutting of Follett Roomat Culinary Arts InstituteNovember 26, 2007119 Newkirk StreetRibbon CuttingDecember 13, 2007Kessler GrantPresentationFebruary 26, 2008FLIK assumesmanagement ofConference Center atCulinary Arts InstituteAugust, 2008GroundbreakingCeremonyfor Culinary ArtsInstitute ParkOctober 29, 2008Culinary ArtsInstitute ParkRibbon CuttingNovember 2008ACCTTrustees DinnerDecember 2008HCCC Annual FoundationGala honoringSenator Robert MenendezDistinguished Service AwardMarch 2009Meadowlands agreementwith Bergen, Essex andPassaic Community collegesApril 23-24, 2009HCCC hostsNJCCC Best PracticesMay 7, 2009Chi Alpha EpsilonHonor SocietyfoundedJune 5, 2009NJBIAGood NeighborAward for CAIFall 2009Dr. Gabertappointed toHACU Boardof DirectorsNovember 2009Dr. Gabertappointed tohead of NJCCCCollege PresidentsMay 21, 2010HCCC signs Memorandumof Understanding for jointadmissions program(RN to BSN) with NJCU,Bayonne Medical Center& Christ Hospital Schoolsof Nursing

March 17, 2010Award winning ActressRita Moreno visitsHCCC as part ofLecture SeriesMay 2010Rev. Jesse JacksonCommencementspeakerSeptember 13, 2010North Hudson HigherEducation Centerin Union City, NJUnveiling/PreviewNovember 1, 20102 Enos PlaceGrand OpeningJanuary 11, 2011Welcome CenterRibbon CuttingFall 2011Highest Enrollmentin New Jersey forCommunity Colleges2012September 28, 2011North Hudson HigherEducation Centerin Union City, NJGrand OpeningNovember 3, 2011Library/LearningResource CenterGroundbreakingFebruary 13, 2012HCCC launchesnew websiteMarch 21, 2012St. Peter’s agreement(tuition forHCCC graduates)June 1, 2012NJBIAGood NeighborAward for NHHECthose buildings every day, and his toppriority has been ensuring that studentssucceed in their studies, graduate, and go onto either four-year postsecondaryinstitutions or into productive andwell-paying careers. To that end, heinstituted and maintains a student-centeredculture at the College. Courses are offeredat times that are convenient to students —early morning through late eveningweekdays, and all day on weekends — ontwo campuses and at several satellites.Classes are also available 24/7 via theInternet. The HCCC advisement andcounseling program is one of the fewanywhere that does not require thatstudents have appointments — they are ableto walk in and be seen at any time that isconvenient for them. Instructors areencouraged to follow and mentor studentsthroughout their studies at and beyondtheir graduation from HCCC. Seeing thatfewer than a quarter of HCCC students canafford to pay their tuition and feesout-of-pocket, Dr. Gabert was instrumentalin the 1997 establishment of the HudsonCounty Community College Foundation(which has provided scholarships for morethan 1,000 students) and the operation ofthe HCCC Student Financial AssistanceOffices — one of the finest and mostproductive in New Jersey.In Spring 2012, Dr. Gabert and Saint Peter’sUniversity President Dr. Eugene Cornacchiasigned an agreement that allowsHCCC grads to transfer to SPU for thesame tuition they would pay at a New JerseyState four-year institution — a huge savings.He also developed strategic partnershipswith several other four-year institutions,including one with Fairleigh DickinsonUniversity that enables HCCCCulinary/Hospitality grads to completetheir bachelor’s degree studies on-campus atHCCC.Dr. Gabert has also been instrumental indeveloping and offering programs for thecommunity, including the annual series offree lectures given by nationally renownedspeakers such as Jonathan Alter, JulianBond, Juju Chang, America Ferrera, PeteHamill, Sandra Guzman, Ralph Nader,Ruben Navarrette, Judge Marilyn Milian,Rita Moreno, Edward James Olmos, PaulRusesabagina, and Dr. Cornel West. He alsoplayed a key role in the institution anddevelopment of the HCCC FoundationArt Collection, which now includes morethan 200 works by major American artistsand is displayed throughout both campusesfor the enjoyment of students, faculty, staffand area residents.Since Dr. Gabert became President, enrollmenthas increased from 3,000 to just shy of10,000. Student retention has increasedsignificantly and the HCCC Class of 2012was 1,060 strong — double what it was tenyears ago. HCCC grads are transferring toRutgers, Saint Peter’s, New Jersey CityUniversity, New York University, ColumbiaUniversity, Barnard, Fordham, Penn State,Johnson & Wales, the Culinary Institute ofAmerica and other top-ranked institutions.They are going on to employment at someof the finest names in American business …and they are teaching full-time at HudsonCounty Community College. Furthermore,many individuals who hold bachelor’s andmaster’s degrees are coming to HCCC toupdate their skills.Dr. Gabert serves on the boards of theHudson County Chamber of Commerce,the Hudson County Overall EconomicDevelopment Council, and the JournalSquare Restoration Corporation. Theformer Chair of the Presidents’ Committeeof the New Jersey Council of CountyColleges, he continues to serve as a memberof its Facilities and Government RelationsCommittees. He was recently elected to theExecutive Committee of New Jersey’s49-member Council of College Presidents.He is also on the international Board ofDirectors of the Hispanic Association ofColleges and Universities and on the DiversityCommission of the American Associationof Community Colleges. He has beenhonored publicly by the Jersey City Rotary,the Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce,United Way of Hudson County, and PhiTheta Kappa.

HCCC Happenings Page 11S EPTEMBER 2012 TESTING SCHEDULEA ll new students arerequired to take the CPT,which allows for courseplacement that is appropriate totheir skill level. In certaincases, such as if a s tudenttesting has not completed highschool or its equivalent (GED),the Placement Test can also beused to determine eligibility forfinancial aid.It is extremely importantthat you take the CollegePlacement Test seriously.Depending on your score, youmay have to register for andpay to take additionalsemesters of courses that donot bear college credit/coun ttoward graduation.BEFORE TAKING THE CPT:a. Students must submit anApplication to Admissions(70 Sip Ave).b. To review for the College(College Board’s“Accuplacer”), please visit:www.college-board.com/student/testing/accuplacer/c. For CPT exemption criteriasuch as SAT scores andapplied transfer credit forEnglish and/or Mathematicsvisit: www.hccc.edu/testingON THE DAY OF THE CPTSTUDENTS MUST:a. Report at least 10 minutesbefore the test start time.b. Bring photo ID (Driver’sLicense / Passport / Gr eenCard / Student ID).c. Have your College Wide IDnumber.d. Bring a copy of transcripts(only if student is a transferor foreign student).ABOUT THE CLEP:The College-LevelExamination Program (CLEP)gives students t he opportunityto receive college credit forwhat they alr eady know. Formore information on CLE P,p l e a s e v i s i t :www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.htmlBEFORE TAKING THE CLEPEXAM:a. Please call (201) 360 -4191or -4192, as CLEP exam sare administered byappointment only.b. All appointmentcancellations must be madeat least 24 hours in advance.c. HCCC students must have apermit to t ake the CLEP(form available at t heTesting Center or theMyHudson portal). It isrecommend that visitingstudents review theirschool’s CLEP policybefore registering.d. All students must pay a $20HCCC service fee (nonrefundable)per examinationat the Bursar’s Of fice,located at 70 Sip Avenue,Jersey City, or the Nor thHudson Center MainOffice, located at 6515 PolkSt., West New York. Thisfee must be paid prior tosetting an appo intment forthe exam. Testers mustshow receipt on the day ofCLEP exam.e. Please contact the TestingCenter for an appoint ment:(201) 360-4194, - 4192 or -4191.ON THE DAY OF THE CLEPEXAM:a. Students must report at least10 minutes before the teststart time.b. Bring two (2 ) forms ofidentification (Driver’sLicense, Passport, GreenCard, Student ID, MilitaryID).c. Bring $20 receipt fromBursar’s Office.d. Bring $80 CLEP Fee:money order, payable toETS/CLEP, or cr edit card(Visa, MasterCard,American Express, orDiscover are accepted).D ISABILITY SUPPORTSERVICESIf you require specialtesting accommodations due toa documented disability, pleasecontact Disability SupportServices at (2 01) 360-4157.All students with approvedtesting accommodations musttake the College Placem entTest at the Testing Centerlocated at 2 Enos P lace, JerseyCity, NJ.The testing sch edule forSeptember follows (timesindicated with * ar e byappointment only):• Tuesday, Sept. 4 —College Placement Test/Assessment, 9:15 a.m. or1:15 p.m., 2 Enos Place• Wednesday, Sept. 5 —College Placement Test/Assessment, 9:15 a.m. or1:15 p.m., 2 Enos PlaceCheck out Hudson County Community College’slatest events and photos!• Thursday, Sept. 6 —College Placement Test/Assessment, 9:15 a.m. or1:15 p.m., 2 Enos Place• Friday, Sept. 7 — CollegePlacement Test/Assessment,9:15 a.m. or 1:15 p.m ., 2Enos Place• Monday, Sept. 10 —College Placement Test/Assessment, 9:15 a.m. or1:15 p.m., 2 Enos Place• Monday, Sept. 17 —College-Level ExaminationProgram (CLEP), 9:15a.m.* or 1:15 p. m.*, 2 EnosPlace• Wednesday, Sept. 19 —College-Level ExaminationProgram (CLEP), 9:15a.m.* or 1:15 p. m.*, 2 EnosPlace• Tuesday, Sept. 25 —College-Level ExaminationProgram (CLEP), 9:15a.m.* or 1:15 p. m.*, 2 EnosPlace• Thursday, Sept. 27 —College-Level ExaminationProgram (CLEP), 9:15a.m.* or 1:15 p. m.*, 2 EnosPlaceFor further information,please contact HCCC’sTesting Center, located at 2Enos Place, Jersey City, NJ07306 at (201) 360-4193 forCollege Placement Testappointments.To obtain additionalinformation and policies of theTesting Center, please visitwww.hccc.edu/testing.Connect to HCCC’s social media (Facebook, Flickr, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube) atwww.hccc.edu (click on icons at bottom of page).

Page 12 Volume 14, Issue 9S TUDENT CREDIT LOAD:I NSTITUTIONAL RESEARCHBy Dr. Kris Krishnan,Associate Dean,Institutional Research& Planningver the past few years,O Hudson County CommunityCollege has experiencedunprecedented growth in enrollment.This growth in headcountwas achieved withoutcompromising the cr edit loadper student at the college. Thecredit load or the number ofcredits a student takes impactstheir enrollment status, financialaid eligibility, and theirability to graduate within aspecified period of time. Withthe impending changes in studentfinancial aid po licies,credit requirements mayFall 2007 Fall 2008 Fall 2009 Fall 2010 Fall 2011Credit Load/StudentFull-Time 13.2 13.3 13.3 13.2 13.1% Change 1.2% 0.0% -1.3% -0.2%Part-Time 7.0 6.8 7.0 7.1 7.0% Change -2.7% 2.6% 1.2% -1.4%All Students 10.7 10.7 11.0 11.0 11.0% Change -0.1% 3.1% -0.5% 0.0%change the amount of aid studentsare eligible to r eceivefrom scholarships, grants, work-study, and loansThe table above shows thecredit load per full- and parttimestudent ov er the last fiveyears. The full-time studentcredit load has remainedslightly over 13 credits, andpart-time credit load is 7 credits.The overall credit load p erstudent has r emained steady at11 credits. A higher credit loadwould open the possibility ofdecreased time needed fo r studentsto complete their degreeor academic goal.C ALENDAR OF EVENTS(Continued from page 3)5 p.m. To register, please call(201) 360-4246, visitwww.hccc.edu/installenrollmentor instantenrollment@hccc.edu.Wednesday, September 5Mentalist, Robert Channing,NHHEC, Student Lounge, 2 p.m.and 25 J ournal Square, StudentLounge, 5 p.m.College Council CommitteeMeeting, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., ScottRing Room, Culinary ArtsInstitute/Conference Center, 161Newkirk StreetThursday, September 6“Back to School” Fashion Show,25 Journal Square, 12 p.m . to 1p.m. Sponsored by the Office ofStudent Activities and Bookstoreon the Square.OSA Pool Hall, 25 JournalSquare, Student Lounge, 2 p.m.to 6 p.m.Bagel Thursdays, 25 JournalSquare, Lobby, 9:30 a.m. to10:30 a.m.Movie Matinee: “The Avengers”w/popcorn, NHHEC, StudentLounge, 2 p.m.HCCC off-campus classes beginat Bayonne High SchoolFriday, September 7Come Have Some Fun w/Bingo,NHHEC, Student Lounge, 2 p.m.to 6 p.m.We Love Our Greens - Avegetarian class that will sh owhow cooking vegetables is just asimportant as a filet mignon.Class will learn how to properlyblanch green vegetables and howto reheat them without losing eyeappeal and important nutrients.Tuition: $80. Meets from 6 p.m.to 10 p.m. To register, please call(201) 360-4246, visitwww.hccc.edu/installenrollmentor instantenrollment@hccc.edu.Saturday, September 8 –Saturday, October 13Basic Excel 2007 - Learn thebasics of Excel, starting withspreadsheet terminology andExcel 2007’s Windowscomponents. We’ll teach youhow to create, save, and editworksheets/workbooks, insertand resize rows and columns,use labels, format data and text,know the difference betweenabsolute and relative formulas,and so m uch more! Hands-onexercises help reinforce thelessons and lectures and developyour Excel skills. Textbookincluded. Prerequisite:Experience using computers.Tuition: $155 plus $15 lab fee(textbook included). MeetsSaturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Toregister, please call (201) 3 60-4246, visit www.h ccc.edu/installenrollment or emailinstantenrollment@hccc.edu.PowerPoint 2007 - Ma ster theessentials of creating multimediapresentations for use in business!We’ll teach you to create/editslide presentations, apply designtemplates to ne w and existingpresentations, include graphics,animation, sound and slidetransition effects as well ascharts and spreadsheets. You’llalso learn about various printingtechniques, and haveopportunities to practice showingpresentations. Our lecture-andlabcourse incorporates in-classexercises to reinforce yourlearning. Prerequisite:Experience using computers.Tuition: $195 plus $15 la b fee.Meets Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1p.m. To register, please call(201) 360-4246, visitwww.hccc.edu/installenrollmentor instantenrollment@hccc.edu.Saturday, September 8Gluten-Free and Lov ing It! - Ifyou — or someone you know —is gluten intolerant, this class is amust. Come learn to makedelicious breads, cakes, cookiesand desserts utilizing the basicsof gluten-free baking. Learn thetheories behind ingredientsyou’ll substitute for gluten andhow to create some of thefavorite foods that you thoughtyou’d never be able to e njoyagain! Tuition: $80. Meets 10a.m. to 2 p.m. To register, pleasecall (201) 3 60-4246, visitwww.hccc.edu/installenrollmentor instantenrollment@hccc.edu.GRADEBOOK Training,Culinary Arts Institute/Conference Center, Room 508,12 p.m. to 1 p.m.Fall Fest, 870 Bergen Avenue,Parking Lot, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.Sunday, September 9 –Sunday, December 16Fundamentals of Cooking -Come spend your Sundays withus and develop a comprehensive(Continued on next page)

HCCC Happenings Page 13C ALENDAR OF EVENTSintroduces keyboard-operatingtechniques and documentformatting. The touch system isstressed in speed and accuracydevelopment. Tuition: $135 plus$15 lab fee. Meets Mondays, 6p.m. to 9 p.m. To register, pleasecall (201) 3 60-4246, visitwww.hccc.edu/installenrollmentor instantenrollment@hccc.edu.(Continued from page 6) Tuesday, September 11 – Wednesday, September 12 –Thursday, September 27Wednesday, October 17knowledge of t he basics of hot Essentials of Business Computers for Beginners -food preparation. You’ll begin Communications II - Ge t ready Specially designed for those whowith lessons on knife skills and to move further up the career possess little or no e xperienceproceed to creating sautés and ladder! Further refine your with computers but want tosauces, then go on to roasting, communications skills with t his begin developing skills, ourbraising and other contemporary course that offers more advanced foundation course will a cquaintcooking methods. Special instruction in writing and editing you with key terms, fileattention will be paid to a variety longer documents and reports, as management, and systemof plate presentations and crossutilizationof cooking your professional image so y ou introduce you to c ommonwell as the best ways to po lish software and hardware. We’llingredients. Tuition: $750. Meets will write, speak and interact workplace applications such asSundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To more effectively with colleagues, Microsoft Word, Excel, andregister, please call (201) 3 60- superiors and clients. PowerPoint, and teach you about4246, visit www.h ccc.edu/ Prerequisite: Essentials of the Internet, e-mail (includinginstallenrollment or Business Communications I. attaching files), computer virusesinstantenrollment@hccc.edu. Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, and spyware and PC security9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuition: $250. software. You’ll build skills andMonday, September 10 – To register, please call (201) 360 confidence through hands-onMonday, October 15-4246, visit www.hccc.edu/ exercises, and learn aboutinstallenrollment or email features to consider whenIntroduction to K eyboarding - instantenrollment@hccc.edu. purchasing a computer. Tuition:Help improve your job prospects$129 plus $15 lab fee.by being able to type effectivelyInstruction is in Spanish. Meetsand efficiently! CompetentWednesdays, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tokeyboarding is a skill t hat willregister, please call (201) 3 60-serve you well throughout your4246, visit www.h ccc.edu/life. Our course, intended forinstallenrollment or emailthose who have absolutely noinstantenrollment@hccc.edu.keyboarding experience as wellas those who want to im provetheir keyboarding skills,Monday, September 10 –Monday, October 29Introduction to GIS - Becomeacquainted with this fa scinatingnew system of te chnologies!Through lectures, formalexercises, an individual projectand, most importantly, hands-onexperience using A rcGISsoftware, you’ll develop theability to c reate, modify, andanalyze GIS maps. Tuition:$395. Meets Mondays, 6 p.m. to9 p.m. To register, please call(201) 360-4246, visitwww.hccc.edu/instanten r o l l m e n t o rinstantenrollment@hccc.edu.Monday, September 10NoodleTools workshop, 12 p.m.to 12:50 p.m. and 5:00 to 5:50p.m., NHHEC Library, 4800Kennedy Blvd., Room 305Matinee Mondays: “The HungerGames,” NHHEC, StudentLounge, 2 p.m.Tuesday, September 11 –Thursday, October 4Spanish I - W hether you justwant to learn Spanish or need tobe able to speak it for business orsocial reasons, this is the coursefor you! Our instructor willguide you through textbooklessons that follow a clear andlogical sequence to b uild yourknowledge and understanding.Through reading and writingexercises you’ll learnvocabulary, basic grammarstructure, and oral speakingpatterns. And there’s short jokesand humor along the way. It willbe fun, and easier than you mightimagine! Tuition: $225. Me etsTuesdays, 6 p.m . to 9 p.m . Toregister, please call (201) 3 60-4246, visit www.h ccc.edu/installenrollment orinstantenrollment@hccc.edu.Tuesday, September 11Culinary Café will be open forlunch at Culinary Arts Instit ute/Conference Center. LunchBuffet served from 12 p. m. to1:30 p.m.Matinee Tuesdays: “The HungerGames,” 25 J ournal Square,Student Lounge, 3 p.m.Broadcast: Live Coverage of9/11 Ceremony, NHHEC,Student Lounge, 8 a.m.Meeting of the HCCC Board ofTrustees, 5 p.m., Mary T. NortonRoom, 4th Floor, 70 Sip AvenueWednesday, September 12Laugh @ L unch with ElaineWilliams, 25 Journa l Square,Student Lounge, 12 p.m. to1 p.m.Wellness Workshop, 25 Jour nalSquare, Student Lounge, 1 p.m.to 2 p.m.“Pathways to Success UsingCollege Resources” workshop, 4p.m., 70 Sip Ave., Second FloorThursday, September 13 –Thursday, November 15Geographic Information Systems(GIS) in Law Enforcement - Theessential course for those whowish to le arn the kinds ofanalyses needed today in lawenforcement and its re latedindustries! By using re al-lifedata you’ll learn the step-by-stepprocess of collec ting andanalyzing information tooptimize a police department’soperations. In d oing so, you’llalso improve your ownproficiency with GIS softwareand map creation. Prerequisite:Strong computer skills. Tuition:$645 plus $35 lab fee (includestextbook). Meets Thursdays, 6p.m. to 10 p.m . To register,please call (201) 360-4246, visitwww.hccc.edu/installenrollmentor instantenrollment@hccc.edu.Thursday, September 13Bagel Thursdays, 25 JournalSquare, Lobby, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30a.m.“Catch Me If You Can!”Presented by Safety & Sec urityDept., 25 Journa l Square,Student Lounge, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.“I'm a Procrastinator & Th at'sthe Truth” workshop, 11 a.m., 70Sip Ave., Second FloorMeeting of HCCC FoundationExecutive Committee,11:30 a.m.Meeting of HCCC FoundationNominating Committee,12 p.m.Meeting of HCCC FoundationEvents Committee, 12:30 p.m.Meeting of HCCC FoundationFinance Committee, 1 p.m.Cartoon Gift Maker, NHHEC,Student Lounge, 12 p.m. to3 p.m.“That Job Is Mine! - B eDesirable, Not Desperate toEmployers” workshop, 3 p.m.,70 Sip Ave., Second FloorSelf-Defense Class, Session I, 25Journal Square, Student Lounge,5 p.m. to 6 p.m.Friday, September 14 –Friday, October 19Computers for Beginners -Specially designed for those whopossess little or no e xperiencewith computers but want tobegin developing skills, ourfoundation course will a cquaintyou with key terms, filemanagement, and systemsoftware and hardware. We’llintroduce you to c ommonworkplace applications such asMicrosoft Word, Excel, andPowerPoint, and teach you aboutthe Internet, e-mail (includingattaching files), computer virusesand spyware and PC securitysoftware. You’ll build skills andconfidence through hands-onexercises, and learn aboutfeatures to consider whenpurchasing a computer. Tuition:$129 plus $15 lab fee. MeetsFridays, 10 a .m. to 1 p.m . Toregister, please call (201) 3 60-(Continued on next page)

Page 14 Volume 14, Issue 9C ALENDAR OF EVENTS(Continued from previous page)4246, visit www.h ccc.edu/installenrollment or emailinstantenrollment@hccc.edu.Friday, September 14“Easing Biology, Math,Chemistry, and PhysicsConcepts Using Analogies fromEveryday Life Examples”workshop presented by ProfessorSalim Bendaoud – Thi sworkshop will cover variousmethodology and tools forenhancing science classroomteaching. 9 a .m. to 12 p.m .(location TBA). Fa culty willreceive a $150 honorarium forfull session attendance. Seatingis limited; please RSVP bysending an email to D r. NadiaHedhli ( nhedhli@hccc.edu)with the title of the workshop.Self-Defense Class, Session II,25 Journal Square, StudentLounge, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.Visit to the 9/11 Memorial,Departing 25 J ournal Square at4 p.m.Entertaining for Foodies - Aclass designed for all those whoare “Foodies” — people who arepassionate about food and lovestudying it, preparing it, savoringit, and especially sharing andserving it! Learn about preparingsimple but delicious canapés forspecial, intimate dinners-for-twoand get-togethers of a ll sizes.Tuition: $80. Meets from 6 p.m.to 10 p.m. To register, please call(201) 360-4246, visitwww.hccc.edu/installenrollmentor instantenrollment@hccc.edu.Movie under the Stars: “TheAvengers,” Culinary ArtsInstitute (CAI) Park, 6 p.m.20th Anniversary Celebration ofDr. Glen Gabert, HCCCPresident, Puccini’s Restaurant,1064 West Side Avenue,6 p.m.Hosted by Friends of D r. GlenGabert. Tickets $65.00 perperson.Saturday, September 15Fall 2012 A djunct FacultyProfessional Development,Modules 1 & 2, Culinary ArtsInstitute/Conference Center, 161Newkirk St., Room 506, 8:15a.m. to 2 p. m. (lunch will beprovided).Baking Breads I - The artistry ofbaking can be richly rewardingand enjoyable when you possessa strong foundation in the basics.Learn about the tools you need— as well as ingredients andtechniques used by professionals— to create yeast breads andbatter breads in the comfort ofyour own ki tchen. Tuition: $80.Meets 10 a .m. to 2 p.m . Toregister, please call (201) 3 60-4246, visit www.h ccc.edu/installenrollment orinstantenrollment@hccc.edu.Monday, September 17“Making Decisions 101”workshop, 10 A.M., 70 Sip Ave.,Second Floor“Step by Step: Writing Fiction!”workshop, 4 P.M., 70 Sip Ave.,Second FloorTuesday, September 18 –Tuesday, October 30LEED Building Principles andGreen Associate Core Concepts(12 sessions, 2 nights per week) -The LEED (Leadership inEnergy and EnvironmentalDesign) certification process isan internationally recognizedsystem of the United StatesGreen Building Council(USGBC) that measures howwell a building or c ommunityperforms across specific metrics:energy savings, water efficiency,CO2 emissions reduction,improved indoor environmentalquality and stewardship ofresources, and sensitivity to theirimpacts. Our 36-hour LEEDGreen Associate trainingprovides instruction in the coreconcepts of LEED and preparesyou for the LEED GreenAssociate exam. The LEEDGreen Associate certification thefirst step for profe ssionalspursuing a LEED APspecialization. Tuition: $750plus $95 materials fee. MeetsTuesdays and Thursdays, 6 p.m.to 9 p.m. To register, please call(201) 360-4246, visitwww.hccc.edu/installenrollmentor instantenrollment@hccc.edu.Tuesday, September 18Culinary Café will be open forlunch at Culinary Arts Instit ute/Conference Center. LunchBuffet served from 12 p. m. to1:30 p.m.“Lunch and Learn Series,” 12p.m. to 1:30 p .m., Culinary ArtsInstitute/Conference Center. Theafternoon’s discussion topic willbe “Managing Human Resourcesin the Small BusinessEnvironment.” For m oreinformation or to RSVP, pleasecontact (201) 360-4242 or emailachapman@hccc.edu.“Test Anxiety S.O.S.” workshop,2 P.M., 70 Sip Ave., SecondFloor“Think on T hese Things: Youand Your College Journey”workshop, 4 P.M., 70 Sip Ave.,Second FloorKaraoke & Wings L atino Style,25 Journal Square, StudentLounge, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.Wednesday, September 19Bagel Wednesdays, NHHEC,Student Lounge, 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m.“Interviewing 101”workshop,11:30 A.M., NHHECIntramural Sign-ups, 25 JournalSquare, Student Lounge, 3 p.m. -5 p.m.Teamboard Draw and SMARTNotebook workshop, 5:00 to5:50 p.m., NHHEC Library,4800 Kennedy Blvd., Room 305HCCC off-campus classes beginat Kearny High School“My Future 101” workshop, 6P.M., 70 Sip Ave., Second FloorInformation Session for “NewPathways to Teaching in NewJersey,” 6 p.m ., Culinary ArtsInstitute/Conference Center, 161Newkirk Street. Pre-registrationis strongly recommended; pleasecall (201) 360-4255.Thursday, September 20“ABC's of Transfer” workshop,11 a.m., 70 Sip Ave., 2nd Floor“How You View the PROBLEMIs the Problem” workshop, 1p.m., 70 Sip Ave., Second FloorCelebrating International Day ofPeace - Ma ke Your O wn PeaceSign, NHHEC, Student Lounge,12 p.m. - 2 p.m.Meeting of HCCC FoundationWest Hudson ScholarshipCommittee, 5 p.m.HCCC Alumni AssociationMeeting, Culinary Arts Institute/Conference Center, 6 p.m.(Follett Room)Meeting of HCCC FoundationNorth Hudson ScholarshipCommittee, 12 p.m.Friday, September 21Move Your Hips! - Z umbaLessons, 25 Journal Square,Student Lounge, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Need to Re lax? Join Us forYoga, 25 Journal Square,Student Lounge, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.Saturday, September 22“Safety Procedures for Biologyand Chemistry Laboratories”workshop presented by ProfessorAbdallah Matari - Thisworkshop is for full and adjunctfaculty to a ddress safety rulesand procedures used inlaboratory classrooms. 2 p.m. to5 p.m. (location TBA). Fac ultywill receive a $150 honorariumfor full session attendance.Seating is lim ited; please RSVPby sending an email to Dr. NadiaHedhli (nhedhli@hccc.edu) withthe title of the workshopOh, the Possibilities! LeadershipDay (Open to C lubs/Organizations Executive BoardMembers only), 9:30 a.m. to4 p.m.Job Searching I: Résumé WritingWorkshop - Don’t let a mediocreresumé jeopardize your success!Rev up your résumé and race tothe top of the interview list!Busy employers often spend lessthan 20 seconds reviewing aresumé — make sure yours getsattention and action. Learn thebasic structure of resume writingand proven strategies to ta rgetyour resume to a specificposition. Plus, we’ll help prepareyou for successful interviews.Meets 10 a.m. to 1 p.m . Tuition:$59. To register, please call(201) 360-4246, visitwww.hccc.edu/installenrollmentor instantenrollment@hccc.edu.Baking Breads II - Go beyondthe basics. Take your breadbakingskills and knowledge tonew levels of profic iency and(Continued on next page)

HCCC Happenings Page 15C ALENDAR OF EVENTS(Continued from previous page)enjoyment in Part II, where youwill learn to make and savorSweet Bread. Tuition: $80.Meets 10 a .m. to 2 p.m . Toregister, please call (201) 3 60-4246, visit www.h ccc.edu/installenrollment or emailinstantenrollment@hccc.edu.Sunday, September 23“Dona Flor & Sus DosMaridos” (Off-Broadway),Repertorio Español, 138 East27th Street, New York, NY10016, 2:30 p.m. show timeMonday, September 24 –Wednesday, November 28Introduction to GIS/GIS inHomeland Security – In thiscourse, students will be taughthow to use ESRI’s ArcGISsoftware and how to a pply thatsoftware in such fields asHomeland Security. The coursewill prepare students for entryleveljobs i n geospatialtechnology. The course can alsobe applied towards theHomeland Security GatewayCertificate Program, a five -course study that will pre parestudents for the homelandsecurity and e mergencymanagement fields. MeetsMondays and Wednesdays, 6p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuition: $59. Toregister, please call (201) 3 60-4246, visit www.h ccc.edu/installenrollment or emailinstantenrollment@hccc.edu.Monday, September 24“Am I C hoosing My ElectivesBuffet Style?” workshop, 10a.m., 70 Sip Ave., Second Floor“eBooks” workshop, 12 - 12:50p.m., NHHEC Library, 4800Kennedy Blvd., Room 305Hispanic Heritage Kick-OffLunch/Live Performance w/Amanda Estillo, 25 JournalSquare, Student Lounge,12 p.m. - 2 p.m.Hispanic Heritage Game Show,NHHEC, Student Lounge,1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Matinee Mondays - “Casa de MiPadre,” NHHEC, StudentLounge, 3 p.m.“Resume Writing 101”workshop, 5:30 P.M., NHHECTuesday, September 25MSABC Kick-off Fundraiser,NHHEC, Student Lounge,10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Culinary Café will be open forlunch at Culinary Arts Instit ute/Conference Center. LunchBuffet served from 12 p. m. to1:30 p.m.Hispanic Heritage Game Show,25 Journal Square, StudentLounge, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Matinee Tuesdays - “Casa de MiPadre,” 25 Jo urnal Square,Student Lounge, 3 p.m.Wednesday, September 26“Let's Get Goaling!” workshop,11 a.m., 70 Sip Ave., 2nd FloorAll College Council Meeting,3 p.m . to 5 p. m., Scott RingRoom, Culinary Arts Institu te/Conference Center, 161 NewkirkStreetA Taste of Spa in “Club Fair,”NHHEC, Student Lounge,4 p.m. - 6 p.m.ESL Audio-Visual Resourcesworkshop, 5:00 to 5:50 p.m.,NHHEC Library, 4800 KennedyBlvd., Room 305Thursday, September 27A Taste of Spain “Club Fair,” 25Journal Square, Student Lounge,11 a.m. - 3 p.m.“Networking” workshop,11 a.m., 70 Sip Ave., 2nd Floor“A History of HispanicAchievement in America, Part 1”documentary co-sponsored byNHHEC LRC, NHHEC, StudentLounge, 12 p.m.“Learn How to Succeed inCollege” workshop, 2 p.m., 70Sip Ave., Second FloorFriday, September 28 –Friday, November 2Introduction to K eyboarding -Help improve your job prospectsby being able to type effectivelyand efficiently! Competentkeyboarding is a skill t hat willserve you well throughout yourlife, one that is now required innearly every occupation. Ourcourse, intended for those whohave absolutely no keyboardingexperience as well as those whowant to i mprove theirkeyboarding skills, introduceskeyboard-operating techniquesand document formatting.Instruction is in Spa nish.Tuition: $135 plus $15 la b fee.Meets Fridays, 6 p .m. to 9 p.m.To register, please call (201) 360-4246, visit www.hccc.edu/installenrollment orinstantenrollment@hccc.edu.Friday, September 28 –Friday, December 7QuickBooks: Advanced - Utiliz eQuickBooks, one of the mostcost-effective and best-supportedsmall business accountingapplications, to its maximumpotential! Learn to: manage yoursmall business’s physicalinventory; track sales tax; workwith payroll, billable time andsetting up employees’ taxes;handle customers’ bouncedchecks and write off bad debts;make QuickBooks more efficientwhen using on-line banking; andmore! Prerequisite: QuickBooksBasic Banking. Tuition: $335.Meets Fridays, 6 p .m. to 9 p.m.To register, please call (201) 360-4246, visit www.hccc.edu/installenrollment or emailinstantenrollment@hccc.edu.Friday, September 28Subscription Dining SeriesLuncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30p.m., Culinary Arts Instit ute/Conference Center, 161 NewkirkSt. To obtain additionalinformation or to register, pleasecall (201) 360-4006.HCCC Foundation Artist TalkSeries featuring Willie Cole,1:30 p.m., Culinary ArtsInstitute/Conference Center, 161Newkirk St., Follett Room, FifthFloor.Move Your Hips! ZumbaLessons, 25 Journal Square,Student Lounge, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Need to Re lax? Join Us forYoga!, 25 Journa l Square,Student Lounge, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.Fantastic Thai Cuisine - Spiceup a few fall evenings in thishands-on Thai Dinner Party classwith Chef Phensri Francis. ChefFrancis is a native of North EastThailand, a region famous forauthentic Thai cooking. In thisthree-day course (which can betaken together or se parately)students will learn thefundamentals of cooking Thaidishes and will be able to c ookand present a wid e array of themost popular dishes: exoticappetizers, entrees, soups, anddesserts. Highlights will includesources & uses of T hai herbs,spices, and ingredients alongwith cooking techniques.Tuition: $99 (includesmaterials). Students whocontinue on to d ay 2 and 3 willreceive a 10% disc ount. Meetsfrom 6 p.m . to 10 p.m. T oregister, please call (201) 3 60-4246, email instantenrollment@hccc.eduor visitwww.hccc.edu/installenrollment.Saturday, September 29Fall 2012 A djunct FacultyProfessional Development,Modules 3 & 4, Culinary ArtsInstitute/Conference Center, 161Newkirk St., Room 508, 8:15a.m. to 2 p. m. (lunch will beprovided).Job Searching II: Become a JobInterview Star - I n this ultracompetitivejob market, knowinghow to conduct yourself during ajob interview is m ore necessarythan ever! Instead of competingwith a handful of people for aposition, you may be competingwith several hundred. In thisworkshop, you’ll learn the basictools you need to stand out fromthe rest of the pack. You’ll alsofind out how to increase yourchances of la nding the job bylearning how to act, what towear, what to say, and what notto say when interviewing!Tuition: $59. Meets from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. To register, please call(201) 360-4246, em ailinstantenrollment@hccc.edu orvisit www.hccc.edu/installenrollment.Baking Breads III - Elevate yourbread-baking knowledge andskills to a n international level.Come learn about theingredients, tools and techniquesyou will need to flatbreads fromall around the globe. Tuition:$80. Meets 10 a.m. to 2 p.m . Toregister, please call (201) 3 60-4 2 4 6 , i n s t a n t -enrollment@hccc.edu or visitwww.hccc.edu/installenrollment.Sunday, September 30NY Jets vs. San Francisco 49ers,MetLife Stadium, 1 P.M.

H UDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGEMAIN CAMPUS70 Sip AvenueJersey City, NJ 07306Phone (201) 714-7100NORTH HUDSON HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER4800 Kennedy BoulevardUnion City, NJ 07087Phone (201) 360-4600FollowHCCCat:www.hccc.edumyhudson.hccc.eduHCCC … a world of possibilitiesHUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGEBOARD OF TRUSTEESWILLIAM J. NETCHERT, ESQ., CHAIRBAKARI GERARD LEE, ESQ., VICE CHAIRKATIA STACK, SECRETARY/TREASURERKAREN A. FAHRENHOLZJAMES A. FIFEROBERTA KENNYJOANNE KOSAKOWSKIJEANETTE PEÑAADRIENNE SIRESALFRED ZAMPELLAJOSEPH A. CUNDARI,TRUSTEE EMERITUSDR. GLEN GABERT,COLLEGE PRESIDENTCOUNTY EXECUTIVE ANDBOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERSTHOMAS A. DEGISE, COUNTY EXECUTIVEELIU RIVERA, CHAIRPERSONANTHONY ROMANO, VICE CHAIRPERSONJOSE MUÑOZ, CHAIR PRO TEMPALBERT CIFELLI, ESQ.DOREEN M. DIDOMENICOJEFFREY DUBLINTHOMAS F. LIGGIOWILLIAM O’DEATILO E. RIVASC HANGES IN ELIGIBILITYFOR FEDERAL STUDENT FINANCIALA ID TO IMPACT THOUSANDSOF HCCC STUDENTS(Continued from page 4)2.) Students will have ashorter time frame duringwhich they are qualified forPell Grants. In the past, studentswere eligible to receivethe Pell for up to eighteen(18) semesters. The newlegislation cuts that timeback to just twelve (12) semesters(a loss of three yearsof studies). This new rule iseffective immediately andsince it is retroactive, it issure to affect hundreds ofstudents, many of whom arepursuing their studies parttimebecause of economicand other constraints. It alsoimpacts those students whorequire pre-college programssuch as ESL and developmentalreading, writing and/or mathematics.3.) Prior to Ju ly 1, studentswho did not possess ahigh school or GED dipl omawere able to e nter into ahigher education institutionby passing the Abili ty toBenefit Test ( ABT). Now,students who do not possessa high school or GED diplomaare no t eligible forfederal financial aid.4.) The interest rate onthe subsidized Stafford loans,in which the first disbursementis made on or after July1, 2012, an d before July 1,2013, have a f ixed rate of3.4%. Unsubsidized Staffordand graduate St afford Loanrates will be locked at 6.8%.5.) The area th at is ofmost concern to HCCC dealswith Satisfactory AcademicProgress (SAP) as it has thelargest potential impact o nHudson County Communitystudents, and it renders approximately3,000 of currentstudents ineligible for federalaid.Under the new regulations,a student who is receivingfederal aid o f anysort, and who attempts t otake a certain number ofcredits but does not pass allof the credits, or who takesan incomplete or withdrawal,or who attemp ts to take aclass a second time, aut o-matically has that aid rescinded.Additionally, a stu -dent who does complete allof their coursework butwhose grade p oint averagedrops will automaticallyhave the fede ral aid rescinded.The conditions tha taffect the aid (GPA, pass/fail,incomplete, withdrawal,taking a class a second time)are reported through thefederal system.It is the Federal StudentAid division of t he U.S. Departmentof Education thatrevokes federal student ai dNOT Hudson County CommunityCollege. The studentmay appeal the revocation inwriting and with properdocumentation. However, thenew regulations place responsibilityfor the appeal onthe student, and failure to filean appeal without the requireddocumentation resultsin an automatic loss of aideligibility. When an appeal isgranted, the stu dent must sitwith a counselor and developa remedial academic plan inorder to continue to receiveaid. If the student fails to filethe appeal or develop theplan of correction, the federalaid will be lost.Dr. Gabert sai d thesenew regulations were institutedby the federal government,and H udson CountyCommunity College and allother higher ed ucation institutionsmust fully complywith them. “Obviously, weare extremely concernedabout the effect s these newregulations are having on ourstudents — and as you haveseen a very , very substantialnumber of students are affected.There is also a rippleeffect with this in that, becauseour enrollm ent numberswill fall o ff, our revenueswill also decline, and sowe are already exa miningareas where we will have tocut back,” he stated.Hudson County CommunityCollege is workingwith students who are nolonger eligible for federalfinancial assistance to scholarshipsso as not to put the minto debt. “As y ou likelyknow, as a result of today ’seconomy, there are li mitednumbers of scholarshipsavailable from our Foundationand othe r sources, butwe are doing all we can tofind more financial aid forour students,” Dr. Gabertcontinued.The President said theCollege also sent a letter lastmonth informing area electedofficials, school officials,directors of the HudsonCounty Community CollegeFoundation, College staff andenrolled HCCC studentsabout the chan ges and theeffect they are having onstudents and the Collegeitself.Students, families andschool officials who needmore information on thismatter are asked to contactthe Hudson County CommunityCollege Financial AidDepartment at (201) 360-4200.