Hudson County Community College

Noted Historian and Best-selling Author Thomas Fleming to Appear at Hudson County Community College on March 18th
2/25/2014 - February 24, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – Acclaimed American history expert and author Thomas Fleming will appear at Hudson County Community College on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 10:30 a.m.  In his presentation, “Encounters with History,” Mr. Fleming will share his experiences writing about history and talk about some of the important historic figures he has met in the process. The event will be held in the HCCC Culinary Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street, Jersey City, NJ – just two blocks from the Journal Square PATH Transit Center. There is no charge for admission.

Hudson County Community College Board of Trustees Announces Reorganization of Senior Leadership, Appointment of New Administrative Services V.P.
2/7/2014 - January 30, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – At its monthly meeting on January 28, the Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Board of Trustees approved the reorganization of the College’s senior leadership team, and the installation of Thomas A. Brodowski to the newly created position of Vice President for Administrative Services.

Hudson County Community College CBI and Hudson County Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprise Launch FREE Business Management Program for Area Entrepreneurs
1/10/2014 - January 9, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College Center for Business & Industry (CBI), in partnership with the Hudson County Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprise, is offering a free program for Hudson County Small Business owners. The program, “Hudson County Business Management Training,” has been designed specifically for business owners who have no formal business education, and is intended to provide an understanding of the importance of management in today’s business environment, to enhance interpersonal skills, and to support collaborative learning and teamwork.

Hudson County Community College Names New Dean for Student Services
1/10/2014 - January 6, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – At its December meeting, the Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Board of Trustees affirmed the promotion of Michael Reimer to Dean for Students Services.Hudson County Community College Names New Dean for Student Services Jennifer Christopher, 201-360-4061 jchristopher@hccc.edu -- Roger Jones, 201-200-1080 rj@j-a-c.com Michael Reimer, former Associate Dean for Student Services for the College, now overseeing Student Services division.   January 6, 2014

Still Time to Register for Spring 2014 Semester at Hudson County Community College
1/10/2014 - January 6, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – The Spring semester at Hudson County Community College (HCCC) begins January 24, bringing a world of possibilities for students to start their studies towards Bachelor degrees at savings, or to improve their career prospects with an Associate degree or certificate in one of today’s growth industries.

Hudson County Community College Board of Trustees Welcomes Two New Members at December Meeting
12/13/2013 - December 13, 2013, Jersey City, NJ – The Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Board of Trustees welcomed two new members at its December 3 meeting. Kevin G. Callahan, J.D., JSC (retired) and recent Hudson County Community College graduate Ramsey Olivencia took the oath of office as the newest members on the College’s Board. Judge Callahan replaces Katia Stack and Mr. Olivencia replaces Shannon Gallagher as the Board’s Student Alumni Representative.

Hudson County Community College Foundation to Hold Its 16th Annual “Holiday Extravaganza” Fundraiser on Thursday, December 5
11/20/2013 - The ‘Sweet Sixteen’ Gala is the Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser; United Water will be presented with the Distinguished Service Award – November 20, 2013, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Vice President for Development Joseph D. Sansone announced that the College will celebrate its 16th annual “Holiday Extravaganza” fundraiser at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2013. The event — the largest and most festive of all the Foundation’s fundraisers — will be held in the College’s Culinary Conference Center at 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City. Proceeds from the event will be dedicated to scholarships for deserving students, faculty development programs, and the College’s physical expansion.

The Auxiliary of Hudson Hospice Volunteers to Honor Hudson County Community College Vice President Joseph D. Sansone
11/20/2013 - Organization to hold “A Night at the Races” fundraiser that will benefit the Hudson Hospice Program this Friday evening, November 22nd – November 19, 2013, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson Hospice Volunteers, Inc. will hold a fundraiser, “A Night at the Races,” this Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. at Casino-In-The-Park (within Lincoln Park) in Jersey City. At the event, Joseph D. Sansone, Vice President for Development and Assistant to the President at Hudson County Community College, and a Member of the Board of Directors of Hudson Hospice Volunteers — will be honored.

Hudson County Community College Foundation Art Collection Enriched by Extraordinary Gift of Art from Benjamin J. Dineen III and Dennis C. Hull
11/5/2013 - The Art Gallery in the College’s new Library/Classroom Building will be named in honor of Mr. Dineen and Mr. Hull; a reception on afternoon of October 28th celebrated the donors and their gift – November 5, 2013, Jersey City, NJ – At its October meeting, the Hudson County Community College Board of Trustees affirmed resolutions to accept a historic gift of more than 230 works of art from the personal collection of Benjamin J. Dineen, III and Dennis C. Hull. The Board also voted to name the new gallery space in the College’s Library/Classroom Building at 71 Sip Avenue in Jersey City after Mr. Dineen and Mr. Hull. (The Library/Classroom Building is currently under construction.)

Hudson County Community College Trustee Bakari G. Lee, Esq. Is Elected to Executive Committee of Association of Community College Trustees
10/23/2013 - Mr. Lee continues to serve as Chairman of the New Jersey Council of County Colleges — JERSEY CITY, N.J. / October 18, 2013 — Bakari G. Lee, Esq., Vice Chairman of the Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Board of Trustees, was elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Association of Community College Trustees’ Executive Committee at that organization’s Annual Leadership Congress last week in Seattle, Washington.

Hudson County Community College Awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Grant to Host ‘Muslim Journeys’ Reading-and-Discussion Series
9/25/2013 - Spring 2014 series dovetails with the ‘Muslim Journeys Bookshelf’ grant the College received earlier this year – October 1, 2013, Jersey City, NJ – The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), in conjunction with the American Library Association (ALA), has awarded Hudson County Community College (HCCC) a grant to host a five-part, reading-and-discussion series, “Let’s Talk About It: Muslim Journeys.” Hudson County Community College is one of just 125 libraries in the United States to be selected for the project, which seeks to familiarize the community with the people, places, history, faith and cultures of Muslims in the U.S. and throughout the world.

Hudson County Community College Center for Distance Education Expands Course Offerings and Increases Number of Sessions per Semester
9/22/2013 - Online students may work towards degree with same academic support and financial aid opportunities as all HCCC students — JERSEY CITY, N.J. / September 17, 2013 — Residents and business people interested in pursuing a degree or certification from Hudson County Community College (HCCC) via online studies now have more opportunities to do so.

HCCC Announces Spring 2013 Full-Time Dean’s List
8/27/2013 - JERSEY CITY, N.J. / August 27, 2013 — Hudson County Community College announced that 552 full-time students were eligible for the Dean’s List for the Spring 2013 semester.

Hudson County Community College President to Receive ACCT Northeast Regional CEO Award
8/14/2013 - Dr. Glen Gabert is now a finalist for the 2013 ACCT national CEO Award, which will be presented in October — JERSEY CITY, N.J. / August 7, 2013 — The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) announced that Dr. Glen Gabert, President of Hudson County Community College (HCCC), has been chosen as the recipient of the 2013 ACCT Northeast Regional Chief Executive Officer Award. The honor will be presented during the General Session Luncheon of the 44th Annual ACCT Leadership Congress in Seattle, Washington on Friday, October 4, 2013.

Hudson County Community College Receives Gift from Christ Hospital Foundation
8/11/2013 - $107,978 donation to be utilized for scholarships in medical profession programs — JERSEY CITY, N.J. / August 7, 2013 — Hudson County Community College Vice President for Development Joseph Sansone announced that the College’s Foundation has received a donation from the Christ Hospital Foundation in the amount of $107,978.00.