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Brookdale ranked in top 25 of all community colleges in USA

Brookdale Community College has been ranked one of the best in the nation by AcademicInfluence.com

The public community college with a main campus in Lincroft and five other locations throughout Monmouth County was ranked number 24 of the top 50 Community Colleges in the United States, which puts it in the top 3% nationally.

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Arnone Report: Bridge Rehab in Long Branch and Support for Brookdale

By Freeholder Director Tom Arnone

Monmouth County Freeholder Director Tom Arnone

Hello everyone!

While I could say the last few weeks have been very busy, the truth of the matter is that the County stays busy around the year with ongoing projects and initiatives.

I would like to provide a few updates from the departments I oversee, including the County’s Department of Public Works and Engineering. I’m proud to serve as the liaison to this department and cannot praise enough the tremendous work these – and all – County employees do on a daily basis to maintain the high quality of life we enjoy in Monmouth County. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: March 10th, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: Monmouth County, Monmouth County News, Tom Arnone | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on Arnone Report: Bridge Rehab in Long Branch and Support for Brookdale

Brookdale-Georgian Court agreement cuts cost of a bachelors degree by 75%

Georgian Court President Joseph R. Marbach, Ph.D. (left) and Brookdale President David Stout, Ph.D. (right)

A new agreement between Brookdale Community College and Georgian Court University enables students to receive a four year baccalaureate for less than the average cost of tuition for one year at a private college.

Local college students can receive an associates and a bachelors degree for a cost of less than $33,000 under the new 3 + 1 program offered by Brookdale and Georgian Court.  The average annual tuition at a four year private college was $34,790 in the 2017-2018 school year, according to StudentDebtRelief.us

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Posted: November 27th, 2019 | Author: | Filed under: Brookdale Community College, Education, Monmouth County News, New Jersey | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Brookdale-Georgian Court agreement cuts cost of a bachelors degree by 75%

Miss Jersey 2019 is Brookdale Grad Jade Glab of Belmar

Jade Glab, 19, of Belmar was crowned Miss New Jersey 2019 on Saturday night in Atlantic City and will represent the Garden State in the Miss America 2020 competition.

 

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Congratulations Brookdale graduate Jade Glab, newly crowned Miss New Jersey 2019! @missjadeglab @brookdalecc

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Posted: June 17th, 2019 | Author: | Filed under: Monmouth County, Monmouth County News | Tags: , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Job Fair at Brookdale on Friday

Spring Job Fair at Brookdale Community College, April 2014. file photo by Art Gallagher

Monmouth County residents looking for work or a new career have the opportunity to meet with over 150 employers looking for local talent on Friday, April 12 from 10 am till 1 pm at Brookdale Community College, thanks to the Board of Freeholders, Monmouth County Workforce Development Board, Monmouth County Division of Workforce Development, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Monmouth-Ocean Development Council and Brookdale Community College, Deputy Freeholder Director Patrick Impreveduto announced.

“Top employers throughout the Monmouth County area will be looking to hire qualified candidates at this spring job fair,” said Deputy Director Patrick Impreveduto, liaison to the County’s Division of Workforce Development. “The job fairs at Brookdale are one of the many ways the County directly helps residents while also working to strengthen our local businesses and companies.”

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Posted: April 11th, 2019 | Author: | Filed under: Monmouth County, Monmouth County News, New Jersey | Tags: , , , | 1 Comment »

Employers invited to participate in Monmouth County Job Fair

Spring Job Fair at Brookdale Community College, April 2014. file photo by Art Gallagher

The Monmouth County Spring Job Fair will be held at Brookdale Community College on April 12.  Employers still have time to register and participate in this free of charge event, Freeholder Deputy Director Pat Imprevetudo announced.

“The County’s Spring Job Fair is an outstanding opportunity for employers from all industries to meet jobseekers with different skillsets and experience.” said Impreveduto, liaison to the Monmouth County Division of Workforce Development. “We are seeking employers from all industries, especially those who have not partaken in prior years.”

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Posted: March 8th, 2019 | Author: | Filed under: New Jersey, News | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on Employers invited to participate in Monmouth County Job Fair

Arnone Report: County supporting business and education, keeping the roads safe and clean

By Tom Arnone, Monmouth County Freeholder Director

Freeholder Director Tom Arnone

I hope everyone is having a happy holiday season! It’s hard to believe the first day of winter is right around the corner when it feels like we just celebrated the end of summer!

As liaison to the department of public works and engineering, I want to ensure everyone that our employees have been preparing for any potential storms during the upcoming winter season. We have the best crews around who all have the same goal in mind – to keep our residents safe during any inclement weather. Our number one priority always has been and always will be safety.

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Posted: December 10th, 2018 | Author: | Filed under: Monmouth County, Monmouth County News, Tom Arnone | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Arnone Report: County supporting business and education, keeping the roads safe and clean

Tracey Abby-White Elected To Chair Brookdale Community College Trustees

Tracey Abby-White

Tracey Abby-White was elected to lead the Brookdale Community College Board of Trustees for the 2019-2020 academic year at the Board’s annual reorganization meeting on November 27, according to an announcement by the college.

A resident of Atlantic Highlands, Abby-White has served on Brookdale’s Board for six years.  She is a former Atlantic Highlands Councilwoman and served for seven years on the Henry Hudson Regional Board of Education.  She began her career as a teacher in the Middletown school system before entering the corporate sector in finance and technology where she continues to excel. She replaces Dr. Carl Guzzo as Chairman.

Guzzo led the college through the difficult process of reform and reorganization after the scandal involving former president Peter Burnham.  He is credited with restoring stability to the college and positioning Brookdale for an exciting future serving the students and communities of Monmouth County.

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Posted: December 7th, 2018 | Author: | Filed under: Brookdale Community College, Monmouth County News | Tags: , , , , , | 20 Comments »

Dr. David Stout is named President of Brookdale Community College

Dr. David Stout was named President of Brookdale Community College this evening, according to an announcement on the school’s facebook page.

Stout was named Interim President last June when he predecessor, Dr. Maureen Murphy, resigned to become president of the College of Southern Maryland. He was previously the Vice President of Student Success and Dean of the Freehold Campus.

Dr. Stout has a PhD from Northcentral University in Scotasdale, AZ, a Masters from Monmouth University and a Bachelor of Science Degree from  Stockton University.
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Posted: May 15th, 2018 | Author: | Filed under: Brookdale Community College, Monmouth County News | Tags: , , | 5 Comments »

Brookdale professor drops the F-bomb on his conservative student.

A New Jersey community college is investigating why a professor shouted the F-word at a student in an incident that was caught on camera. The student identifies as politically conservative, and the incident has sparked complaints about the college as a liberal atmosphere where alternative political viewpoints are not tolerated. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: April 17th, 2018 | Author: | Filed under: Brookdale Community College, Education, Monmouth County News | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments »