NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW - Atlantic Cape Community College

Dr. Peter L. Mora
Atlantic Cape Community College’s Information Source
Nov. 16, 2012
NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Community College Presidents Elect Dr. Mora Chairperson
Dr. Peter L. Mora, president, was recently elected chairperson of the New Jersey
Community College Presidents group for the 2012-2013 academic year. In that
capacity he will also serve on the New Jersey Council of County Colleges’ Executive
Committee. He will be sworn in at the council’s Nov. 26 meeting.
As a part of the seven-member Executive Committee, which includes four community
college trustees and three community college presidents, Dr. Mora will help shape
statewide community college policies and projects, including the implementation of
the Big Ideas Project, the collective effort of all 19 community colleges to improve
student success. The Executive Committee is the leadership team of the New Jersey
Council of County Colleges.
The NJCCC is the state association representing New Jersey’s community colleges. As an independent,
trustee-headed organization that joins the leadership of trustees and presidents, the council is the voice of
the community college sector before the state legislature and other branches of government. The council
is also the state coordinating organization for all community colleges in New Jersey.
Foundation Establishes ‘Sandy Relief Fund for Atlantic Cape Students’
The Atlantic Cape Foundation has established the “Sandy Relief Fund for Atlantic Cape Students” to
collect emergency funds for Atlantic Cape students affected by Hurricane Sandy.
More than 1,900 Atlantic Cape students live on the barrier island communities assaulted by the storm on
Oct. 29. Student evacuees returned to devastating conditions—wrecked homes and vehicles, and
destroyed computer equipment, school supplies and textbooks.
The Sandy Relief Fund for Atlantic Cape Students will provide assistance for students who need to
replace books, computer equipment, clothing and food, and to cover commuting costs and other
necessities.
“The Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation is grateful to all who can help our students who have
been impacted by Hurricane Sandy,” Diane McKoy, Foundation president, said.
For additional information, contact Dr. Patricia Gentile, executive director, Atlantic Cape Foundation, at
ext. 4507 or pgentile@atlantic.edu.
To make a donation to the Sandy Relief Fund, visit www.atlantic.edu/relief or send a check payable to the
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Foundation to: Sandy Relief Fund for Atlantic Cape Students
Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation
341 Court House-South Dennis Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210-1972
To be considered for relief aid, a student must be enrolled and actively attending Atlantic Cape during the
fall 2012 semester and apply by Nov. 23. At this time, the amount per initial claim per student is between
$50 and $200. To request assistance, students should complete the application at www.atlantic.edu/relief
or email Kenya Goods at kgoods@atlantic.edu.
Spread the word about the “Sandy Relief Fund for Atlantic Cape Students.” Copy, paste and share the
following message on your Facebook and Twitter accounts: We need your help! Donate to the #Sandy
Relief Fund for Atlantic Cape Students TODAY - http://t.co/UZPkN6nP #njsandy #hurricane
You can help us raise money for Atlantic Cape students affected by Hurricane Sandy on Pinterest, too!
Follow Atlantic Cape on Pinterest at http://pinterest.com/atlanticcape/ and repin the following pin:
http://bit.ly/R98PTv.
STEM Groundbreaking Rescheduled for Dec. 10
Members of the college community are invited to attend the official
groundbreaking for the Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
building at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 10, in the library. The ceremony was
postponed due to Hurricane Sandy.
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, office space and a
A rendering of the STEM building. partially vegetated roof with walkways. The building will also be home to
the air traffic control and aviation studies degree programs and the
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, D-building, and the central plant, F-building.
RSVP by noon, Thursday, Dec. 6, to Brittine Pratt, ext. 5111 or bpratt@atlantic.edu. Those who
responded for the original date should RSVP for the new date if they can still attend.
Submissions for Best Practices Conference Due Nov. 30; Atlantic Cape to Host Event
The deadline to submit a proposal for the 2013 Best Practices Conference is Friday, Nov. 30. 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 that relate directly to one or more of the “Big Ideas.”
This year’s conference will be held Friday, April 26, at Atlantic Cape.
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
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of New Jersey. This drive supports the work of a multitude of approved charitable agencies and
organizations, including the Atlantic Cape Foundation.
This year’s PECC form and accompanying documents are electronic. The form can be filled out at your
computer and can be 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 or Wayne Cooper
at ext. 4875 or wcooper@atlantic.edu.
Public Relations Panel Discussion Planned for Nov. 28 at CMCC
The college community is invited to attend the 4 th annual public relations panel discussion Wednesday,
Nov. 28, from 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., in the lobby of the Cape May County Campus. The event is organized
by students of Joy Jones, assistant professor of communication.
Attendees will have an opportunity to interact with public relations professionals on the topic of “Personal
Branding: Using PR Tactics for Personal Success.” For additional information, contact Jones at ext. 3590
or jjones@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.
Careme’s Features Dinner Special Until Nov. 27
Careme’s is offering a dinner special through Nov. 27. Chef Steven Cozzi, chef-owner of Fuze and Fuze
Italian restaurants in Avalon and an ACA adjunct instructor, and ACA’s talented culinary students, will
prepare a delectable meal for $16.95 per person (plus tax and gratuity).
The menu will feature some of the following dishes: Parmesan Flan, Crab and Shrimp Soufflé, Roasted
Pork Belly with a 5-minute fried Egg, Egg Drop Duck Consommé, Port Poached Pear and Gorgonzola
salad, Braised Veal Cheeks with braised Shallot-whipped Yukon Potatoes and Root Vegetables, Fish and
Chips, crispy skin Salmon with spiced Pumpkin Risotto, Vegetable Wellington with grilled seasonal
Vegetables and Pork Tenderloin Medallions. For dessert: Chocolate Soufflé Tort, Gingerbread Cake and
an Apple and dried Fig Cobbler.
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Guests will receive a $2 discount for donating a nonperishable food item to Hurricane Sandy relief.
Careme’s is open Monday-Friday, when classes are in session. Dinner service begins at 6:30 p.m. To
make a reservation, call ext. 4940.
All gratuities are contributed to the Careme’s Scholarship Endowment Program to assist students with
their culinary education.
Registration Begins Nov. 26 for Winter and Spring Sessions
Registration for both winter and spring sessions at Atlantic Cape will be offered to new and returning
students based on the number of credits earned at the time of registration. Credits must have been
completed, not in progress. Registration begins:
• Nov. 26 for students with at least 48 credits
• Nov. 27 for students with at least 32 credits
• Nov. 28 for students with at least 17 credits
• Nov. 29 and 30 for returning students
• Dec. 3 for all students
Normal registration hours are weekdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., with extended hours to 6:30 p.m., Nov. 26-29, and
Dec. 3. The college will be closed Dec. 24-Jan. 1.
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.
Nine Complete Noncredit Culinary Program; Training to be Offered at CMCC
The Academy of Culinary Arts awarded certificates to nine
students who completed a five-month noncredit Culinary Arts
Training Program Nov. 14.
Nine students completed the ACA’s 5-month
Noncredit Culinary Training Program and were
recognized at a graduation ceremony Nov. 14. Chef
Jon Davies, right, taught the class.
Students who completed the program include: Leo Allen of
Millville, David Brachew of Somers Point, Harold Corbin
of Bridgeton, Linda Duke of Gibbstown, Chez James of
Atlantic City, Anita May of Ventnor, Nikia Rivera of
Bridgeton, Justin Rowe of Rio Grande and Wilson Turner
of Mays Landing.
The students received their certificates during an awards
ceremony in Careme’s. Chef Jon Davies, an adjunct
instructor, taught the course.
The career preparation program offers participants hands-on courses to either learn new skills or enhance
existing ones. The next course begins Monday, Jan. 7, at the Cape May County campus. Restaurateurs can
sponsor a promising employee with a scholarship for the program. For more information about
scholarships and training, contact Judy DeSalvo at ext. 5624 or desalvo@atlantic.edu.
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Golf Tournament Raises $25,000 for Atlantic Cape Students
The 2012 Atlantic Cape Scramble “Fore” Scholarships golf tournament raised more than $25,000 for
student aid and Foundation operations. Held Oct. 12 at Cape May National Golf Club in Cape May, the
tournament drew more than 100 players. Atlantic Cape student Zuleika Delgado and alumna Nikki
Nichols delivered powerful speeches describing how receiving Atlantic Cape Foundation scholarships
have transformed their lives.
Caesars Entertainment, Cape May National Golf Club, the Chalfonte Hotel, McMahon Agency and
Financial Services Inc., RPO Realtors, Cooper Levenson Attorneys at Law and The NIA Group Insurance
& Financial Services were major sponsors of the tournament.
Atlantic Cape Offers Green and Sustainable Living Classes
Atlantic Cape will offer a number of green-themed classes, ideal for those looking to advance their skills.
Landscaping Industry Certified Technician—Exterior, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., beginning Jan. 28, will focus on
maintenance and installation of landscapes. Students will learn about the different types of plants and
flowers, common landscaping tools and techniques in green irrigation and landscape design.
Introduction to PV Design and Installation and Exam Prep, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., two sections, beginning
Nov. 26 and May 21, will review PV design and installation concepts to prepare for the NABCEP exam.
Solar Professional Certification, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 18, offers photovoltaic installation
training on residential and commercial buildings.
Courses take place at the Mays Landing campus. For more information, call ext. 4829 or visit
www.atlantic.edu/green.
Also, Atlantic Cape has partnered with Gatlin Education to offer two green online training and
certification courses, including:
• Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager teaches participants how to diagnose, resolve and prevent
indoor air quality complaints, and establish a comprehensive plan. This course can be helpful for a
facility manager, building engineer or health and safety officer.
• Senior Certified Sustainability Professional covers the basics of green purchasing, corporate social
responsibility, carbon strategies, environmental accounting, green transportation and more.
For more information or to register for an online course, visit www.gatlineducation.com/accc.
HERE’S THE SCOOP
Louise Kaplan sends the following note of thanks for her September retirement party: “What a
BLAST!!! What FUN!!! It was a ‘Retirement Celebration’ par excellence! I was overwhelmed and very
honored by those who were able to attend (which included over 100 people from throughout the college
community, both past and present, close friends and family.) I am particularly grateful to the fabulous
members of the Retirement Committee who truly were responsible for organizing the festivities from
beginning to end. They are: JoAnne Barbieri, Dr. Godfrey Barlatt, Carlo Canale, Terri Hamby,
Marilyn Keiner and John Stratton. A special “shout out” to Kitty Kalman who contacted retirees. Dr.
Art Wexler did a wonderful job as ‘Master of Ceremony’ and giving the ‘Welcoming Address.’ Dr. Pete
Mora was scheduled as the ‘Keynote Speaker.’ However, I was in for a delightful surprise! Dr. Teresa
DeFranco joined him! Thank you both! Go Hokies! My daughter, Esther, was the ‘Guest Speaker’ and
delivered a hilarious rendition of how ‘we’ earned ‘my’ graduate degrees. Thank you sweetheart! Thanks,
too (I think), to those who took advantage of the ‘open mike opportunity’ and got me! WOW!!! I loved
every minute of it! Thank you one and all for an evening to remember with joy, gratitude, and love.”
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Happy birthday to: Gerald Edwards, Christopher Vallese, Nov. 16; Danays Alvarado, Nov. 17;
Maurice Callaway, Regina Van Epps, Nov. 19; Darick Garrison, Nov. 22; JoAnna Johns, Heather
Boone, Nov. 23; JoAnne Barbieri, Nov. 26; Alice Rainey, Nov. 28; David Banholzer, Luis
Montefusco, Augustine Nigro, Nov. 29. Adjunct birthdays: Anne Merryman, Nov. 24; Jodi Rose,
Nov. 27; Gary Merline, Nov. 28.
NEWS FROM ATLANTIC CAPE’S OTHER LOCATIONS
Greetings from the Charles D. Worthington Atlantic City Campus
By Carmen Cabrera
Hurricane Sandy disrupted services at the Worthington campus for a week, affecting many in the nearby
towns. Students were eager to return to class when WACC reopened Nov. 5, and it was great to know that
most weathered the storm!
Kudos to the counseling staff for providing additional counseling services at the Worthington campus to
students affected by Hurricane Sandy. Faculty and staff are also welcome if they need to speak to them.
Counselors will be available Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., in room 134 until further notice.
As part of its Halloween celebration, the Cross Cultural Club carved pumpkins, some of which were quite
frightful. Student services gave out candy in the student lounge and in office 145. A little sugar pep-meup
is always a winner!
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and honoring two aunts who have since passed from breast
cancer, Dr. Alice Rainey, student services, wore pink every single day of October, with very creative
color selections we might add! Way to go, doc!
Dr. Perniciaro meets with a WACC
student recently.
Student services, with the leadership of Tammy DeFranco and the
Student Government Association gave students a free slice of pizza and
soda Nov. 7. Many students appreciated this nice gesture!
Dr. Richard Perniciaro, dean of Worthington campus, spent part of the
afternoon Nov. 8 in a meet-and-greet session with students. As an ice
breaker and to make students feel comfortable, Dr. Perniciaro provided
students with light refreshments. Overall, about 40 students took
advantage of this time to discuss any issues or concerns they have.
As part of a Hurricane Sandy Relief, student services is working on
several projects to help faculty, staff and students who were greatly affected. For more information, or if
you would like to help, contact Vita Stovall, ext 4832, or Carmen Cabrera, ext 4830.
Don’t forget, registration for spring 2013 classes begins Nov. 26, right after you have had your fill of that
delicious Thanksgiving meal and then burned off those calories during Black Friday shopping! Happy
Thanksgiving to you and your family from the Worthington Atlantic City Campus!
Greetings from the Cape May County Campus
By Lisa Apel-Gendron
What do you do on a rare sunny Friday in November? Plant beach plum seedlings! CMCC is partnering
with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to integrate native habitats into the campus landscaping. We’ve
identified a demonstration area at the west end of the back yard suitable for establishment of native
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Employees and
students alike got a
lesson in restoring
native habitats at
CMCC Nov. 9. Staff
and students worked
with a U.S. Fish and
Wildlife representative
to plant beach plums .
shrubs, like beach plum, and native warm
season grasses. If the demonstration
project is successful, the habitat area could
be expanded to include native
wildflowers. Seedlings, raised by inmates
at Bayside State Correctional Facility, are
provided free by Fish and Wildlife. Fish
and Wildlife also provides technical
assistance for the duration of the 10-year
project. Planting was done by employees
Nov. 9, and students in Ilene Eberly’s
Biology of Our World enjoyed a
presentation by our Fish and Wildlife
agent, Beth Ciuzio, before the planting
session.
The campus is awash in charitable endeavors right now. The food drive wraps up Nov. 19, with delivery
to St. Casimir food bank in Woodbine scheduled for Nov. 20. The nursing students’ coat drive is picking
up momentum as well. Through Nov. 21, donations of new and gently used coats can be dropped in the
box at the foot of the stairs on the first floor.
As soon as the food drive ends, Toys for Tots will
commence and run through Dec. 14. Collection
boxes for new, unwrapped toys will be located
throughout the campus. And in response to the
hurricane, Tammy DeFranco and the student
services team have initiated Give Hurricane
Sandy the Brush-Off, a drive to collect
toothbrushes and toothpaste for those displaced
because of storm damage. A drop-off basket is
located on the first floor on the way to the
bookstore. Please encourage students to
participate if they’re able.
Toys for Tots is a December
tradition at CMCC. Retiree
Linda Hair, faculty support, and
the soon-to-be-retired Tom
Clark, security, have always
enjoyed playing Santa.
Student services honored our veterans once again with an interactive display
board. Members of the campus community could acknowledge veterans by placing stars with their names
on the board. Red stars are reserved for current CMCC students and employees who are veterans, and
white stars are for any veterans, living or deceased, who come to mind. The Veterans Day ceremony was
simulcast to the CMCC dining room Nov. 12 as well.
Don’t miss these upcoming events at CMCC: the IRC book discussion via ITV Nov. 27, at 12:30 p.m., in
room 324, and the annual Public Relations Panel Discussion, a project of Joy Jones’ Intro to PR class,
Nov. 28, at 11 a.m., in the dining room. The entire campus community is encouraged to attend this year’s
PR discussion, which focuses on personal branding. One of the panelists is CMCC grad Mark
Stansbury, who gave the 2010 commencement address. Mark is now communications director for
Prudential Properties of New Jersey. It will be great seeing Mark again!
Looking ahead to January, we have four winter term classes scheduled at CMCC: Math 074, Statistics,
Intro to Logic and Intro to Computers. Winter term classes have traditionally done well at CMCC, so
we’re happy to offer these valuable options to our local students and visiting university students as well.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
By Sherwood Taylor
Thank you Dharmesh: Continuing education would like to wish Dharmesh Dave the best of success in
his new venture. Dharmesh has left us to move on to become a programmer in the exciting world of
pharmaceutical trials. Your hard work and dedication to our programs will be missed.
The Health Professions Institute and Green Education classes will be coordinated by Sherwood Taylor
until a replacement for Dharmesh can be hired. Esther Gandica will coordinate Fine Art Workshops.
Contact Sandi Anderson at ext. 4863 regarding HPI or Green classes and Esther at ext. 5651.
Paul Grossman Larry Pursells
Meet the Technology Team—Paul Grossman is the program
representative for CE technology studies. Paul coordinates all the
CE technology workshops - that involves scheduling, assigning
instructors, ensuring classes are supplied with textbooks and
current software, and addressing day-to-day issues from instructors,
students and the institution itself. If you have questions regarding
any CE technology workshop, contact Paul at ext. 5658.
Larry Pursells is our instructor for the Computer Technical
Solution Series Program. This program is an intensive set of IT training courses that leads to certifications
in CompTia’s A+ and Network+ programs, along with the Microsoft Certified IT Professional - Help
Desk. Larry can be reached at ext. 5601.
Comprehensive Greener Housekeeper Program for Hospitality Industry begins at the Worthington
campus. The 105-hour Greener Housekeeper program prepares potential employees to work in entry-level
housekeeping. Participants will learn greener and efficient housekeeping principles and how they are part
of an organizational team that reduces waste, promotes being “greener” and improves guest satisfaction.
Questions regarding green education can directed to Jean McAlister at ext. 5688.
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. As of now, 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. 5600.
Boxes Needed: If you have empty computer paper boxes, send them to Melissa Hatty, Mays Landing
East, T building.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Regina Van Epps, assistant professor of English, and Leslie Murtha, librarian, will co-present at the
VALE conference in January at Rutgers University on their collaborative project to deliver Murtha’s
library instruction to online students. They began working on the project last summer and have embedded
the instruction into Van Epps’ online classes with survey, quiz and research writing assignments to assess
the outcomes of the instruction on research and documentation in MLA.
Congratulations to June Xu, assistant professor of science, on her recent publication in the prestigious
journal Nature. She worked with Rutgers for the research, and Atlantic Cape is included in the article,
titled, “The oyster genome reveals stress adaptation and complexity of shell formation.”
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ATLANTIC CAPE IN THE NEWS
Atlantic Cape was mentioned in many articles about Hurricane Sandy’s effect on the East Coast,
including one in Inside Higher Ed, http://bit.ly/SuZSWK, and The Chronicle of Higher Education,
http://bit.ly/Ug1iko.
The Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund for Atlantic Cape students was reported on in The Press of Atlantic
City, http://bit.ly/WCwe5z, The Current, http://bit.ly/SQQHx1, and The Middle Township Gazette,
http://bit.ly/XyQwfr.
The Press of Atlantic City covered the Veterans Day ceremony on the front page of the paper, including
several photos from the college’s ceremony, http://bit.ly/TwAGgo.
The Vineland Daily Journal promoted the Nov. 6 Health Careers Planning Session at the Mays Landing
campus, http://vineland.dj/TlInFS.
The Milford, Del., Sussex Countian featured a bakery owned and operated by ACA graduate Barbara
Hines ’06, who owns the store with her husband, David, http://bit.ly/SgqKWv. Tout de Suite Patisserie is
an upscale bakery and French pastry shop.
A minor electrical fire that affected E building and the former Rutgers modular building Nov. 7 was
covered by NBC-40, 6 ABC, http://bit.ly/Zh9sPa, and The Press of Atlantic City, http://bit.ly/YJ0PN0.
The Cape May County Herald reported on the success of the Women of Wonder event, which raised
$5,000 for scholarships for students at Cape Educational COMPACT attending Atlantic Cape,
http://bit.ly/RxXHQ9.
The Burlington County Times featured Oliver: A Bistro in Bordentown, which is owned and operated by
ACA alum Matthew McElmoyle and has garnered a local following since opening in 2006.
The Cape May County Herald reported on the recent public relations and marketing awards the college
relations team accepted from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations for its work to
promote the annual Restaurant Gala, the ACA 30 th anniversary and capital campaign.
The Press of Atlantic City featured Adam M. Grohman ’97, who recently completed a book on the
family history of his mother, Dr. Joyce Hackney Grohman, professor of allied health. The book,
“Hackney’s: The History of the World Famous Seafood Restaurant,” on what would have been its
centennial year, traces the career of entrepreneur Harry Hackney, who built a seafood empire in the Inlet
section of Atlantic City from nothing more than a clam shack to a 3,200-seat restaurant.
Atlantic City Weekly and The Current reported on the ongoing Careme’s specials, http://bit.ly/Q09YzQ
and http://bit.ly/WanSAM.
The Current promoted the visits by Rutgers at Atlantic Cape representatives to the Cape May County
Campus, http://bit.ly/SXrZx7.
WHAT’S NEW WITH ACCCEA?
By Sandi Greco
Get your tickets now for the ACCCEA-sponsored Holiday Party. Celebrate the holiday season Saturday,
Dec.15, from 7-11 p.m., at Harbor Pines Golf Club in Egg Harbor Township. There will be a cash bar,
music, dancing and door prizes for your enjoyment.
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Tickets are required, but are free for all ACCCEA members. All Atlantic Cape employees are invited to
attend. The cost for all non-ACCCEA members will be $25 per person. Make checks payable to
“ACCCEA.” Tickets are available through Dec. 6, from:
• 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
For more details, visit http://bit.ly/UkiogJ.
Our ACCCEA members were at it again. Faculty
and Teachers, Librarians and Counselors
Bargaining Unit members Rita Michalenko and
Eric Stewart, and Barbara Long, Support Staff
Association, gave out ACCCEA umbrellas to
students to combat the rain and snow last week.
ASSESSMENT TIP OF THE MONTH
During my classes at the end of production and students are presenting their dishes to me, I usually have
the student do a self critique. While I’m tasting and doing my own mental critique, I give them a note card
and ask them to critique themselves. They are to write down areas of the day/dish they believe they
exceeded their own or my expectations or areas they feel they fell short on. I give them a few minutes to
do so, then I ask them to share their findings before I give them my formal critique. I count this as what I
call an opportunity for success, and they receive 1 extra point added to their final quiz average if they
present well thought out observations. I only give a full point if the criteria I ask for are met. If they are
simply one sided, all negative or all positive, or if they had multiple dishes and only wrote about one of
them, then they might only receive half a point or no points at all. This does not hurt them, this only helps
them, and you would be surprised on how tough the students are on themselves. There are usually a total
of six critiques throughout the class, which could add up to 6 points to their quiz average. I believe this
gives them more of an opportunity to think about themselves and how and what they are doing.
--Submitted by the Assessment Committee
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 Nov. 30
The next issue of the Atlantic Cape CommuniCator will be Friday, Nov. 30. Deadline is noon, Monday,
Nov. 26. Please email your submissions to Stacey Clapp, sclapp@atlantic.edu.
--Stacey Clapp, editor
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