June 2020, Volume 1, Issue 2 RCSJ.edu

Moving You Forward

Safety • Value • Progress Gap Year & Solutions ife is unpredictable and circumstances Legals, Boards and Lchange, but having a plan and being prepared is the most certain path to a Disclaimers positive outcome. Yes, this pandemic has caused our world to change, but that does Cumberland County Board not mean you must sit on the sidelines of Chosen Freeholders waiting for the return of normal. Keep Joseph Derella, Director Darlene Barber, Deputy Director/Educational moving forward and making progress; Co-Liaison do not allow life’s challenges to prevent George Castellini, Educational Co-Liaison you from fulfilling your dreams. Carol Musso Joseph V. Sparacio As we practice social distancing, you are Jack Surrency likely questioning the impact on your current Jim Quinn plans. My hope is that you give Gloucester County Board serious consideration to Rowan College of of Chosen Freeholders South Jersey (RCSJ). While you may have Robert M. Damminger, Director previously contemplated beginning your education at a four-year or Frank J. DiMarco, Deputy Director traveling out of state — or perhaps were content with your current Lyman Barnes, Education Liaison position — situations change. Sometimes, there’s no place like home. Daniel Christy Jim Jefferson With campuses located in Cumberland and Gloucester counties, RCSJ has so much James J. Lavender, Ed.D. to offer right in your own backyard. During this time of uncertainty, staying close to Heather Simmons home helps to reduce anxiety, but it also provides many rich opportunities. Voted Rowan College of South Jersey the Best Community College in New Jersey in 2020, RCSJ’s dual-campus options Board of Trustees provide you with more quality credit and non-credit program and certificate choices. Gene J. Concordia, Chairperson RCSJ college credits easily transfer to four-year , and our close partnership Ruby Love, Vice Chairperson Kenneth Mecouch, Treasurer with Rowan University has resulted in unique, cost-saving programs, such as Jean L. DuBois, Secretary Rowan 3+1 and Rowan Choice, and the seamless alignment of courses towards Avé Altersitz a bachelor’s degree. Len Daws Reverend Dr. James A. Dunkins RCSJ is here to keep you moving forward and to assist in reaching your goals. As Yolanda Garcia Balicki, Esq. a community neighbor, RCSJ — at approximately one-third the cost of a four-year Benjamin Griffith state university — is further reducing the financial stress of higher education by Leslie White-Coursey freezing the 2020-2021 tuition rate. Entrance testing (excluding selective admission Douglas J. Wills, Esq. programs) is optional for summer and fall registration, and the payment due date Frederick Keating, Ed.D, ex officio for the fall semester has been extended until Aug. 5. Financial aid and Foundation Rowan College of South Jersey scholarships also help to lower the expense, and unemployed seekers are Administration encouraged to take advantage of the Tuition Waiver. Frederick Keating, Ed.D., President Brenden B. Rickards, Ph.D., Provost During this unprecedented time, it is important to plan wisely as you prepare and Vice President, Academic Services for your future. Remember, RCSJ is here and ready to help you move forward. Dominick J. Burzichelli, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Judith Atkinson, Vice President, Student Services James Piccone, Ed.D., Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Josh R. Piddington, Vice President and Frederick Keating, Ed.D. Chief Information Officer

The Board of Trustees is committed to providing a work NO and academic environment that maintains and promotes and for all employees RCSJ Virtual and students without discrimination on the basis of Tuition certain enumerated and protected categories. These Open House categories are race, creed (religion), color, national Increase origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy Learn more about the and ), marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, affectional or sexual To help reduce the financial College’s Gloucester and orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, stress of higher education Cumberland campuses liability for military service, or mental or physical disability, including AIDS and HIV-related illnesses. For questions and keep our students concerning discrimination, contact Almarie J. Jones, Special Assistant to the President, Diversity and Equity, moving forward so they Title IX and Compliance at 856-415-2154 or [email protected]. For disability issues, contact Dennis M. Cook, Director, can fulfill their dreams, Department of Special Services, ADAAA/504 Officer at RCSJ is freezing tuition for Visit 856-415-2265 or [email protected].

the 2020–2021 academic year. RCSJ.edu/OpenHouse Information in this Guide is accurate as of date of publication in June 2020 and is subject to change. 2 • RCSJ.edu RCSJ Roadrunners Make Last-Minute Save

ocial distancing prevented the by Sam and Cheryl Micklus, owners SRowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ)– of the education program Odyssey of Gloucester softball team from taking the the Mind, helped to cover shipping field this season, but it could not bench costs. The packages arrived just before the Roadrunners when it came to uplifting Apollo Elementary School’s closure, the spirits of elementary school students giving the children there another in Florida’s Brevard Public School District. reason to look forward to taking the field upon their return to school. As part of a community service project, the Roadrunners collected school supplies, physical education The pandemic couldn’t bench the RCSJ softball equipment and more than $300 team when it came to uplifting the spirits of in gift cards to deliver to Apollo Apollo Elementary School students in Florida. Elementary School after learning the children had little-to-no access to playground equipment. The team looked forward to delivering Congratulations the items in person during a Students at the Apollo Elementary School in Titusville, Florida, to RCSJ’s 2020 spring trip to Cocoa Beach; sent a message of thanks to members of the Roadrunners New Jersey Community then the pandemic hit and their softball team prior to the school’s closing. trip to Florida was cancelled — Colleges All-State along with the entire softball season. For more RCSJ athletics news: RCRoadrunners.com Academic Team Head Coach Stephen DePasquale took DukesAthletics.com action, encouraging the Roadrunners Allyson Broadbent of Mantua to shift their game plan. An assist Anthony Hairston of Camden Ztasha Kirkland of Vineland Welcome Madam DeAnna Pascucci of Millville President

Theta Kappa honor society since 2017 — Giunta’s name that they spoke. first as a member, then as corresponding Giunta has now assumed the role of secretary before finally becoming chapter PTK’s New Jersey State President — the president. When the opportunity arose second RCSJ student to be elected to to run for New Jersey State President, the the role. She is already hard at work, busy student, wife and working mother dividing her goals for this leadership of three did not hesitate to throw herself position into what can be accomplished into the race. now in a virtual setting and long-term She began developing a campaign goals to put into action once the storm centered around overcoming life’s of this pandemic passes. challenges. Just as Giunta was nearing For more information: the final weeks, everything changed as RCSJ.edu/PTK the entire world ground to a halt. The RCSJ Business Studies major, Candice Giunta — process of campaigning switched New Jersey State Phi Theta Kappa President. to a virtual environment; instead of campaigning in person, PTK required Register NOW hen RCSJ Business Studies candidates to run a social media for Summer and Wmajor, Candice Giunta, launched campaign leading up to a virtual election. her campaign to become Phi Theta Fall Classes! On March 28, more than 200 individuals Kappa’s (PTK) New Jersey State President, participated in an election held via she had no way of anticipating the For the most current Zoom. Results of the election for state unprecedented obstacles she would face. course offerings, visit presidents were saved until the very Giunta has been an active participant end. When they announced PTK’s 2020 in RCSJ’s Alpha Psi Pi Chapter of the Phi New Jersey State President, it was RCSJ.edu/Enroll Rowan College of South Jersey • 3 Kelly Stanton Holly Rothfuss RCSJ Class of 2014 RCSJ Class of 2018

Major Major Our graduates make a Arts & Sciences Social Work difference, supporting the community Employer Employer Virtua Vorhees Hospital South Jersey through their expertise Dream Center and dedication — Job Title answering the call Registered Nurse Job Title of their with James V. DeHart III Volunteer compassion and grit. RCSJ Class of 2017

To our many heroes Major on the front line, who Law Enforcement are caring for others and helping to keep us Employer Monroe Twp. Police Dept. healthy and safe during Monroe Twp. Office this global pandemic, of Emergency Management we are extremely grateful. Thank you Job Title for your sacrifice and Chief of Police resilience … and for Emergency Management Coordinator being there when we Elizabeth Espinosa Marcy Hutchinson need you! RCSJ Class of 2017 RCSJ Class of 1995

Major Major Mathematics and Science Diagnostic Medical Sonography To learn about more of our local heroes, visit Employer Employer RCSJ.edu/Hero Thomas Wallace Children’s Hospital Middle School, Vineland of Philadelphia

Job Title Job Title Bilingual Science Teacher Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Professor Banishes Gloom with Kindness

or Assistant Professor of English, for a terminally ill child, delivering care FBryan Buttler, the best solution to packages to those most vulnerable or the looming sense of anxiety surrounding utilizing his publicist skills to help raise the COVID-19 pandemic is a daily dose grant funds for performing artists. of altruism. His rationale is as simple as it is admirable: The educator and founder of Bryan “If I can do something each day, it makes Buttler Media Relations makes it his me feel good and it spreads a sense goal to perform acts of kindness each of humanity.” day — whether it’s securing Pedialyte

4 • RCSJ.edu RCSJ Student Puts His 3D Printing Skills to Good Use

hen the rapid spread of WCOVID-19 resulted in a Matthew Everwine, D.O. shortage of protective filtration masks for healthcare workers, RCSJ Class of 2013 Rowan College of South Jersey Major Engineering Technology major Simpkins’ goal is to produce and distribute Biological Science Nate Simpkins jumped into action. approximately 1,000 face masks to health care facilities and hospitals in Cumberland, “Because I have my own online 3D Employer Gloucester and Atlantic counties. Rowan University printing shop, I decided I was going to see if I could manufacture masks that I could “This project is simply about helping Job Title donate,” said the Franklinville resident. Doctor of those in need without asking for anything Osteopathic Medicine “After about a week of tinkering I was in return,” Simpkins said. “I want to ready for full production on the masks.” contribute and help others when I can.”

Engineered for Safety ngineering Science Instructor, Gayle the fact that it takes approximately three EHughes, did not waste a moment when hours to print each mask, within a week Rowan University publicly released their she had delivered 65 to the Gloucester blueprints for a 3D printed mask. County Office of Emergency Management. Concerned with the national personal Hughes has no plans to stop at 65; she protective equipment (PPE) shortage, intends to continue until emergency Hughes reached out to RCSJ’s personnel have the PPE masks that they administration for help. The College need to protect themselves on the front donated its nine 3D printers along with lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. spools of material to her efforts. Despite

Resiliency Tips with Dr. Kate Tumelty Felice

• Go Back to Basics. Proper sleep and a • Call for Backup. Mental health diet rich in whole foods provides a solid resources are available to you through foundation for brain and body health. your college, your community and often your provider. Do not • Just Breathe. Mindful breathing is be afraid or ashamed to use them. tremendously beneficial for combating anxiety and stress. • Keep Your Social Distancing. Utilize the communication tools at your disposal “Remember that the only (video chat, call, email, text!) to dispel the loneliness of social distancing. way to effectively do all that CSJ Coordinator of Education you need to, particularly during • Reimagine Routine. Create a routine RPrograms, Professor of Education challenging times, is to be and Psychology, and trained New that works for you and commit to it, to Jersey Master Resiliency Officer, Dr. Kate find a new normal amongst the chaos. aware of your own wellness Tumelty Felice, shares her tips and tricks • Walk it Off. Never underestimate the and practice self-care.” for safeguarding your physical, mental benefits of fresh air and sunshine. and emotional health in the face of the Engage (safely!) in outdoor activities —Kate Tumelty Felice coronavirus pandemic. that bring you joy.

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o mark the 100th anniversary of Twomen’s suffrage, TIME magazine set out to make some history of its own with For two years, Ballard has been the 100 Women of the Year in history teaching art appreciation, art history, project. The weekly news magazine and drawing at RCSJ. The Willingboro selected a woman, or group of women, to resident is an alumna of Rutgers represent each year from 1920 to 2019. University-Camden, where she earned a dual bachelor’s degree in To depict Claudette Colvin, Aurelia Studio Art/Art History, with a minor Browder, Mary Louise Smith and and in our relationships. Fences hold in Museum Studies. She went on to Rosa Parks, whose peaceful and some people in and keep others out. earn a M.F.A. in Studio Art from history-making acts of resistance, in With the [Montgomery] boycott being University of the Arts in Philadelphia. 1955, initiated the Montgomery Bus about segregating others, a wood fence was the perfect substrate for this story.” Boycott, TIME selected mixed-media Ballard, whose art ­focuses on “themes artist Lavett Ballard, an adjunct professor of history, colorism and Afro-­futurism,” Ballard described the honor of being at Rowan College of South Jersey. illustrated her TIME cover art with tapped by TIME magazine as “beyond painted photo collage elements Ballard’s piece “The Bus Riders” was amazing.” adhered to reclaimed wooden fencing. featured as one of TIME’s regional covers “A lot of people were happy and for the March 16, 2020 issue. Ballard “Wood has so much texture and history,” supportive. Others were shocked was also highlighted within its pages. she said. “There are fences in our lives at the enormity of it all,” Ballard said. Rowan College of South Jersey • 7 Awards ofExcellence making RCSJ a standout leader among community colleges. astandoutleaderamongcommunity RCSJ making students, businesses — withinthecommunity and industries and experiences benefit partnerships university More choices, uniqueprograms, prospects. employment to improvetraditional student andtheindividualseeking continuesRCSJ for to reimagine boththe opportunities Keeping pace withthechanging landscapeofhighereducation, to your safety, educational advancement andfuture success. kind inthestate, ofits the first committedregional dual-campus a new generation ofcommunity college — New Jersey by Schools.com, RCSJ defines Voted Community theBest College in Rowan College Jersey ofSouth Congratulations Class of 76 diplomas andRCSJ associate degrees this year will graduate withbothhighschool high schoolseniors who # of South Jersey ofSouth class of2018achieved a100%passrate ontheexam. must passbefore becoming first-time anLPN.RCSJ test takersfrom the on theNCLEX-PN, alicensure nursesintheUnited exam States allpractical compiled results anextensive data based baseofstudent performance theresearchrankings, team Almanac at2020 NursingSchools Fortheir ranked thisyear’s LPNprogram best inNew Jersey. RCSJ’s Licensed PracticalNursing(LPN)program was hen timeswere hard, you worked harder. You navigated a virtual campus environment campus virtual to stay connected andlearning W despite thedistance.

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