We are thrilled to bring you the latest campus updates and news from 猫咪社区. We invite you to join us in celebrating our recent developments, innovative programs, and the achievements of our vibrant community.
SCCC signed an agreement with Ramapo College to offer a Bachelor鈥檚 in Education at SCCC beginning Fall 鈥�26, addressing the teacher shortage in Sussex County by preparing graduates to teach locally. The initiative was led by Dean Nancy Gallo and Assistant Professor Vicki Vigorito.
The 2025 Public Safety Training Academy Graduation was held in January, recognizing graduates across Firefighter I & II, Fire Officer I & II, Chief Officer Development, Rescue Task Force Operator, and Emergency Telecommunicator programs. Thank you to PSTA Director John Dixon and all instructors.
The College, in partnership with Passaic County Community College, held its Nurse Pinning Program and celebrated the graduation of 16 nursing students in January.
The College, along with Passaic County Community College, held its Nurse Pinning Program and celebrated the graduation of 16 nursing students.
Anthropology alumna Emily Hinczynski, Class of 鈥�24, who transferred to Princeton University tuition-free, had an article published by Princeton鈥檚 Department of Art and Archaeology highlighting her work in Portugal and New Zealand.
Through awarded funding, the College will begin development of a Dementia Practitioner Credential and an Electronic Health Records Credential and will continue its partnership with the New Jersey Film Academy. Thank you to Deans Jason Fruge and Nancy Gallo for their leadership.
Faculty and staff participated in a Professional Development Roundtable titled 鈥淧edagogies: Motivating the Modern Student,鈥� organized by the Faculty Development Committee. Professor John Sissler also led a workshop on 鈥淎dvising Students in a J1 World,鈥� highlighting advising updates tied to program changes.
The Adult Transition Center relocated to expand classroom space, include a lab, and provide study space. Spring 2026 will mark the final graduating class under the current ATC structure. Beginning Fall 鈥�26, the ATD program will change to the Transitional Career Services Program (TCS).
SCCC received funding from the SC Arts and Heritage Council for its 2026 Children鈥檚 Show. Thank you to Instructor Allison Ognibene and Asst. Professor Vicki Vigorito for advancing the arts at SCCC.
Dr. Jamie Borger and Prof. Daniel Warhol will represent SCCC at the Transfer Convening at Princeton University. The goal is to assemble student-facing academic and student affairs advising professionals from each of the 18 NJ community colleges.
Professors Diane Harris, Rich Owens, and Theresa Chapman attended the Developmental Education Convening at Brookdale CC. The goal was to facilitate peer conversations on potential accelerated innovations and models.
Instructor Jason Boehm led history research and writing labs focused on archival research and academic writing. He also attended the 139th Annual Conference of the American Historical Association.
The Criminal Justice program, led by Asst. Professor Dawn Flanders, donated $250 to the Newton Homeless Task Force and partnered with the Prosecutor鈥檚 Office on a clothing/food collection. Three CJ students were also hired as part-time dispatchers by the SC Sheriff鈥檚 Office.
The College is fully operational on the Jenzabar One platform, with priority areas being addressed across campus.
Capital Projects remain on time and within budget, including the Optics Technology Building, Diesel Technology & Building Construction Building, Learning Commons, sewer line upgrades, and completion of the Archaeology Lab.
A Board retreat will be held in early February to discuss capital planning.
The SCCC Office of Veteran Affairs is supporting the SC Veteran Basic Needs Drive to ensure those who have served our country receive essential personal care items that support their well-being. Drop off items at the box near the Veterans Office, D110b, until 2/13.
SCCC will again partner with Degree UP, a NORWESCAP program that provides non-academic support to students.
The college community donated 66 toys to families in need through the Giving Tree program.
Campus Life welcomed and trained 14 new Student Ambassadors for the Spring 鈥�26 semester.
New students attended Orientation during Winter Welcome. They received their schedules, located classrooms, toured offices, and learned about the College鈥檚 resources.
In February, there will be a presentation of the results for the College鈥檚 Economic Impact Study conducted by the Economic Modeling Specialists Inc. (EMSI). It will provide the return on investment for students and taxpayers regarding the College and the impact of the College鈥檚 operations on Sussex County as a whole.
The College鈥檚 radio station, WRSK, recorded two new public service announcements for the Crime Stoppers and Weekend Bag Program.
SCCC will be the presenters at the Central Sussex County Chamber Council in February.
Tours and presentations included visits from the New Jersey School of Conservation, Congressman Tom Kean, Family Promise, and Centenary University Administration.
Ethan Corrado, now in his second semester at SCCC, graduated from Sussex County Technical School in 2025 with HVAC certification. After high school, he was employed by Mechanical Service Corp., working in the warehouse and on service calls. Growing up, Ethan endured multiple heart surgeries, experiences that had a lasting impact on him. After several months working in HVAC, he realized his early passion for becoming a doctor was still strong. He registered last fall and is now pursuing a pre-med track. Although Ethan initially felt he had let himself down by not pursuing science and medicine immediately after high school, that realization has become a powerful motivator to persist and achieve his goals. We are also proud to welcome Ethan as a Student Ambassador this spring.