Preface to the 2009-10 Institutional Profile
Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Cumberland County College offers over 100 programs of study leading to Associate Degrees, Academic Certificates, Career Certificates, and Short-Term Training Certificates. As of Fall 2010, over 4,200 students were enrolled in these programs. An additional 1,000 students were enrolled in Professional and Continuing Education courses.
Initiatives related to the College’s Strategic Plan 2006-2011: Access, Alignment, and Accountability continue to be implemented. Among these initiatives are alignment between high school requirements and college readiness; development of career ladders in healthcare, justice studies, business: retail/tourism/hospitality; assistance to students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, Education and Mathematics; and accountability in providing information to the public.
The Cumberland County College 2010 Institutional Profile contains information about the College, its students, faculty, staff, and programs. This year’s Profile also highlights the contributions made by the College’s faculty and staff to its community, Cumberland County, and supports the College’s commitment to providing the public with information about its students and their educational outcomes.
During 2009-10, the College’s Board of Trustees appointed its sixth president, formerly the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Enrollment Services at the College. The position of Vice President was filled by a former faculty member and program director, Dr. Jacqueline Galbiati. The College completed a major portion of its Self-Study Report and will host a site visit team selected by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in 2011.
Should you have questions about any information in the Profile, please contact the College’s Planning and Research or Public Relations Offices. Additional information about the College may be found on its recently updated website http://www.cccnj.edu
President
Thomas Isekenegbe
Introduction
This 2010 Institutional Profile includes the legislatively mandated information about Cumberland County College’s students, faculty, trustees, and programs of study, public service activities and major capital projects. The Profile is organized according to the “Proposed Form and Content of the Institutional Profile” defined by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education. In addition to this Profile, the College provides reports on many other aspects of its mission, as described below. Because the information required by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education in its “Form and Content of the Institutional Profile” requirements has changed this year, this Profile is limited to the specific data elements required.
MISSION...
Cumberland County College is a comprehensive community college that is accessible, learning centered, and dedicated to serving a diverse community of learners and employers through quality innovative programs, services, and the appropriate use of technology, for life-long learning.
AFFIRMATION...
Cumberland County College, founded in 1966, reaffirmed in 2001 that it is an open door, comprehensive community college dedicated to pride, service and excellence. The college is committed to the core elements of community college education: Liberal Arts and Transfer, Career and Occupational Studies, and Continuing and Professional Education. Cumberland County College will utilize its Vision and Mission to build on this legacy.
VISION...
Cumberland County College serves as a catalyst for creating collaborative relationships across the county that enhance the quality of life through excellence in education, community leadership, and economic growth.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT…
Cumberland County College will value and ensure a faculty, staff and student community that closely reflects all segments of Cumberland County. Goals include: Promote, celebrate and embrace cultural, racial and ethnic diversity across the curriculum and through co-curricular and social events. Hire and retain individuals that reflect cultural, racial and ethnic diversity. Improve student success rates.
Report on the Institution’s Success in Meeting Its Goals and Objectives
Numerous reports are provided by the College concerning achievement of its mission, goals and objectives. These reports include the 2009-2010 Report to the Community, the College’s annual report, as well as annual evaluation and progress reports submitted to external agencies to monitor achievement of program goals and objectives. The College also reports to accrediting agencies such as the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The College assesses the progress in meeting the goals in its Strategic Plan 2006-2011: Access, Alignment, and Accountability, which contains four strategic directions and eight strategic goals. The College also assesses student learning outcomes and institutional effectiveness through annual reports and in its Voluntary Accountability Report which includes Student Right to know information, retention and other data points.
