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Preface to the 2007-08 Institutional Profile

Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 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 2007, over 3,500 students were enrolled in these programs. An additional 1,000 students were enrolled in Professional and Continuing Education courses.

In 2007-08, the College opened the Shirlee and Bernard Brown University Center. This facility provides classroom and office space for seven University Partners offering courses toward baccalaureate and master's degrees in programs such as Behavioral Science, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Education, General Studies, Human Resources, and Nursing.

Also highlighting the year was the completion of the Paul Navone Healthcare Education Center which houses the College's Allied Health programs. The Navone Center contains Nursing and Radiography labs outfitted with the most current technology. Both facilities are the result of the State's Chapter 12 program and the generosity of County residents and support key initiatives related to the College's Strategic Plan 2006-2011: Access, Alignment, and Accountability.

The Cumberland County College 2008 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.

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.

Kenneth L. Ender, Ph.D.
President



Introduction

This 2008 Institutional Profile includes the legislatively mandated information about Cumberland County College's students, faculty, trustees, 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.

Cumberland County College Vision and Mission

Cumberland County College is an open door, comprehensive community college dedicated to Pride, Service, and Excellence in all that we do. We are committed to the core elements of community college education:

Liberal Arts and Transfer;
Career and Occupational Studies; and
Continuing and Professional Education

VISION...

Cumberland County College will serve 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.

MISSION...

To be 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.

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 2007-2008 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. In 2006, the College's Board of Trustees approved the new Strategic Plan 2006-2011: Access, Alignment, and Accountability, which contains four strategic directions and eight strategic goals.