Tag: Brookdale Community College
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Brookdale partners with business to offer course for commercial driver’s license
Some students may spend two years studying at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft to earn an associate’s degree. Now, some driven individuals will need just four weeks to steer themselves into a new career. Brookdale Community College and 160 Driving Academy, which helps people obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL), have joined forces to address…
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Actress Selenis Leyva to speak at Brookdale on Nov. 6
Actress Selenis Leyva from the NETFLIX’s series “Orange Is The New Black” (OITNB) will speak at 7 p.m. on Nov. 6 at Brookdale Community College in the Collins Arena, Arena Drive, Lincroft. The topic of her address is Untold Stories: A new beginning in promoting intercultural competence, developing social change, inclusion and finding the courage…
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Brookdale takes steps to address food insecurity among students
Brookdale Community College administrators are working to ensure that students are equipped to work, study and conduct the tasks of daily life without feeling the effects of an empty stomach. On Sept. 17, staff members, community partners and dignitaries attended the grand opening of the institution’s Helping Hands lounge on the college’s Lincroft campus. The…
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Brookdale honors undefeated 2017-18 men’s basketball team
A memorable season that ended with a national championship was recalled and honored during a ceremony at Brookdale Community College. The members of Brookdale’s undefeated men’s basketball team during the 2017-18 season that captured the National Junior College Athletic Association Division 3 national championship received custom rings and plaques during a ceremony at school’s Collins…
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Monmouth County partners with nonprofit organizations to enhance human services
Monmouth County, together with the Human Services Advisory Council and nonprofit service organizations across the county, has launched Monmouth ACTS (Assisting Community Through Services). Monmouth ACTS is described as a public-private initiative to promote and enhance access to human services. Its formation comes as a response to a Monmouth County Human Services Needs Assessment that…
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Chhange organization celebrates 40 years of education
A closet and $150. Those were the essentials Dr. Seymour Seigler and Jack Needle were given in 1979 after the professors at Brookdale Community College began programs that would eventually lead to the creation of the Center for Holocaust, Human Rights, and Genocide Education (Chhange). According to the organization’s website, “Chhange is a non-profit organization…
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Horl joins Brookdale Community College Board of Trustees
Barbara Horl was sworn in as the newest member of the Brookdale Community College Board of Trustees by Freeholder Gerry Scharfenberger at the board’s April 30 meeting. Horl, a Spring Lake resident, served as a legislative liaison for the New Jersey Department of State and aide to the Lieutenant Governor. Previously, Horl worked in the…
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Brookdale offers FAFSA filing assistance
Representatives from Brookdale Community College are available to assist students, parents and guardians in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form at Brookdale and several community-based locations through June 29. Incoming and current college students must complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for financial aid. Financial aid assistance is available at all…
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Brookdale scores in cybersecurity competition
Students at Brookdale Community College were among 7,500 students nationwide who participated in the online Cyber FastTrack program. The 11 Brookdale students who participated in the program scored a state ranking of No. 6 and a national ranking of No.123 among the 5,200 colleges in the competition, according to the institution. The SANS Institute sponsored…