Shout Outs
Office of Career Advancement's Virtual Support Success Extends Through Summer
“This is an unprecedented time. It was almost impossible to prepare for something like this, especially in terms of career planning and advancement,” says the Director of the Office of Career Advancement (OCA), Robert Bullard, referencing the transition to a virtual semester due to the Covid-19 outbreak. The OCA has adapted quickly to develop virtual solutions to continue to support students in the best ways possible. In the OCA’s efforts to encourage virtual student...
Office of Career Advancement's Virtual Support Success Extends Through Summer
“This is an unprecedented time. It was almost impossible to prepare for something like this, especially in terms of career planning and advancement,” says the Director of the Office of Career Advancement (OCA), Robert Bullard, referencing the transition to a virtual semester due to the Covid-19 outbreak. The OCA has adapted quickly to develop virtual solutions to continue to support students in the best ways possible. In the OCA’s efforts to encourage virtual student...
The Ally Network - A Key to Student Success
Life at É«ÀÇÉçÇø drastically changed in mid-March. While there was no roadmap for us to follow, one thing became clear on this journey – the staff and faculty at É«ÀÇÉçÇø are one of the university’s best assets. With the majority of staff suddenly working from home and some of our more physical responsibilities falling by the wayside, many realized their valuable skills could be put to good use in other areas. How could their skills provide additional support for students? Where could...
The Ally Network - A Key to Student Success
Life at É«ÀÇÉçÇø drastically changed in mid-March. While there was no roadmap for us to follow, one thing became clear on this journey – the staff and faculty at É«ÀÇÉçÇø are one of the university’s best assets. With the majority of staff suddenly working from home and some of our more physical responsibilities falling by the wayside, many realized their valuable skills could be put to good use in other areas. How could their skills provide additional support for students? Where could...
Saluting Those on the Frontline
Whether they work in healthcare, grocery stores, or delivery services, there are many people whose contributions to fighting COVID-19 are making a positive impact on communities. What many of us forget is that some of those frontline workers are our É«ÀÇÉçÇø students and colleagues. We at Our Voice would like to salute those who are putting their own lives at risk for their neighbors. Do you know a current student or staff member who is serving on the frontline? We'd like to feature them! Ask...
Saluting Those on the Frontline
Whether they work in healthcare, grocery stores, or delivery services, there are many people whose contributions to fighting COVID-19 are making a positive impact on communities. What many of us forget is that some of those frontline workers are our É«ÀÇÉçÇø students and colleagues. We at Our Voice would like to salute those who are putting their own lives at risk for their neighbors. Do you know a current student or staff member who is serving on the frontline? We'd like to feature them! Ask...
Proud of our Student Affairs PROFessionals of the Week
During a time of constant changes and new challenges, our colleagues in Student Affairs have not wavered in their dedication to serving students and the University in the best ways possible. In an effort to recognize the exceptional efforts of dedicated employees during an unprecedented time, Human Resources has begun to honor PROFessionals of the Week, as an extension of their PROFessionals of the Month program. We are proud to announce that several recent honorees hail from Student Affairs:...
Proud of our Student Affairs PROFessionals of the Week
During a time of constant changes and new challenges, our colleagues in Student Affairs have not wavered in their dedication to serving students and the University in the best ways possible. In an effort to recognize the exceptional efforts of dedicated employees during an unprecedented time, Human Resources has begun to honor PROFessionals of the Week, as an extension of their PROFessionals of the Month program. We are proud to announce that several recent honorees hail from Student Affairs:...
É«ÀÇÉçÇø Tutoring Moves Online
In light of the move to remote learning, É«ÀÇÉçÇø Student Success Programs (SSP) is making every effort to ensure students are still able to access effective and reliable tutoring services. The Tutoring Center has moved their services to the videoconferencing platform Zoom, so that students can continue to receive support for their courses from É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s tutors. Now, when students make a tutoring appointment through the É«ÀÇÉçÇø Success Network (RSN) they are given a Zoom link to connect with...
É«ÀÇÉçÇø Tutoring Moves Online
In light of the move to remote learning, É«ÀÇÉçÇø Student Success Programs (SSP) is making every effort to ensure students are still able to access effective and reliable tutoring services. The Tutoring Center has moved their services to the videoconferencing platform Zoom, so that students can continue to receive support for their courses from É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s tutors. Now, when students make a tutoring appointment through the É«ÀÇÉçÇø Success Network (RSN) they are given a Zoom link to connect with...
Celebrating Random Act of Kindness Week
Recently, the College of Education’s Advising Center and Office of Clinical Experiences celebrated Random Acts of Kindness Week by assigning members from each office a colleague to treat to a Random Act of Kindness sometime during the week. The idea came about through collaboration amongst the faculty and, although voluntary, was openly embraced by all of the employees. The week was filled with an array of Random Acts of Kindness: from fresh flowers, to homemade peanut butter cups, to...
Celebrating Random Act of Kindness Week
Recently, the College of Education’s Advising Center and Office of Clinical Experiences celebrated Random Acts of Kindness Week by assigning members from each office a colleague to treat to a Random Act of Kindness sometime during the week. The idea came about through collaboration amongst the faculty and, although voluntary, was openly embraced by all of the employees. The week was filled with an array of Random Acts of Kindness: from fresh flowers, to homemade peanut butter cups, to...
Hand Receives Game Changer Award
On a recent night that highlighted successful members and their contributions to the community, Dr. Jefferey Hand was recognized by the Gloucester County NAACP with a “Game Changer Award.” As the senior vice president for the Division of Student Affairs, his leadership has led to dramatic changes within the division that have resulted in É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s increased presence on the national stage of growing institutions. Dr. Hand oversees a Division that has a direct impact on both...
Hand Receives Game Changer Award
On a recent night that highlighted successful members and their contributions to the community, Dr. Jefferey Hand was recognized by the Gloucester County NAACP with a “Game Changer Award.” As the senior vice president for the Division of Student Affairs, his leadership has led to dramatic changes within the division that have resulted in É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s increased presence on the national stage of growing institutions. Dr. Hand oversees a Division that has a direct impact on both...
Achievements & Upcoming Events
PROFessional of the Month - É«ÀÇÉçÇø Global Admissions Congratulations are in order for É«ÀÇÉçÇø Global Admissions, who recently won the PROFessional of the Month award! Director Saudia Beverly is proud of her team, which includes recruiters, processors and customer service representatives. Of her department, Saudia notes, “The Global Admissions team has gone through a significant transition over the past year, and through it all everyone has continued to work very hard and provide top notch...
Achievements & Upcoming Events
PROFessional of the Month - É«ÀÇÉçÇø Global Admissions Congratulations are in order for É«ÀÇÉçÇø Global Admissions, who recently won the PROFessional of the Month award! Director Saudia Beverly is proud of her team, which includes recruiters, processors and customer service representatives. Of her department, Saudia notes, “The Global Admissions team has gone through a significant transition over the past year, and through it all everyone has continued to work very hard and provide top notch...
Supporting Military-Affiliated Students at É«ÀÇÉçÇø
É«ÀÇÉçÇø ranks as one of the top veteran-friendly college campuses in the country and #2 in New Jersey, according to website College Factual and its ranking of 2020 Best Colleges for Veterans. The honor puts É«ÀÇÉçÇø in the top five percent of all schools in the state for veteran friendliness, a position it has held for two straight years. The Military Services Office at É«ÀÇÉçÇø specializes in providing resources to all military-affiliated students, which includes active,...
Honoring É«ÀÇÉçÇø's Leaders in Online Learning (with Photo Gallery)
In honor of National Distance Learning Week, É«ÀÇÉçÇø Global & Partnerships hosted its inaugural Excellence in Online Learning Award Ceremony to honor its leaders in online learning. During the ceremony, keynote speaker Dr. Marie Cini, President of The Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL), accepted the National Leader Award for her pioneering efforts in distance learning and provided important insight regarding the current state of distance learning. The ceremony honored faculty...
2019 Access & Inclusion Awards
Pictured, l to r: Derrick "Ringo" Adamson, Lara Roberts LeBeau, John Woodruff, Laura Repsher, Celeste Del Russo. Access & Inclusion Week kicked off with a ceremony to honor staff and departments that strive to ensure that all of É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s students have access to the resources they need to succeed academically and thrive in a college environment. The ceremony was led by John Woodruff, director of Disability Resources in the department of Academic Success. He noted that all of the award...
Achievements
Paul Singh, É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions, has been featured as a guest author twice recently in the newsletter for the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). The AACRAO is an international organization that provides professional development and educational opportunities for individuals working in registrar and admissions officer positions. Published in April, the first article, “3 Minute Mentor: From Blue Collar...