Salem Community College

SCC to host free seminar on digital television

Salem Community College will host a free seminar on digital television (DTV) on Wednesday, August 27 at 2 p.m. The seminar, presented by WHYY, will take place in the College's Davidow Theatre, 460 Hollywood Avenue.

By law, all American television stations must switch from analog to di

SCC graduates featured in radio commercials

Salem Community College Class of 2008 graduates Kelly Harrison and Steve Merdian recently recorded radio commercials to promote SCC in the tri-state region. The commercials air on WSTW (93.7 FM), WDSD (94.7 FM) and WJKS (101.7). Because they graduated in the top 20 percent of their hi

College offers free computer training to Chamber of Commerce members

Salem Community Colleges offers free Microsoft Word 2007 and Excel 2007 training to Salem County Chamber of Commerce members through a local partnership among the College, the County of Salem and the Chamber of Commerce. The only requirement is that participants are "on the clock"

SCC Oak Singers announce fundraiser

The Salem Community College Oak Singers are providing an evening of entertainment and light refreshments in a casual atmosphere on Friday, September 5.

Members of the Oak Singers, Salem County's Community Chorale, will present their first evening of informal music in the College's Davidow H

SCC offers new programs of study

Salem Community College is offering several new degree and certificate programs starting this fall. The new programs -- representing growing or high-demand career fields -- are Biotechnology, Digital Media, Emergency Services, Energy Utility Technology, Food Processing Technology, Glass Ind

SCC Provost honored with Community College Spirit Award

At its annual Trustee Conference on June 16, the New Jersey Council of County Colleges presented the 2008 Community College Spirit Award to Salem Community College Provost - Chief Academic Officer Joan Baillie for her exemplary service to New Jersey's community colleges.

"Since its ina

Merdian named NJ STAR of the Year

Steven M. Merdian, a 2008 Salem Community College graduate, was named SCC's "NJ STAR of the Year."

The Pedricktown resident was one of a record-number of 94 SCC students enrolled through the New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship (NJ STARS) program.

SCC to offer Stage II of New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey

Salem Community College is offering Stage II of New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey starting in September. This 35-week program will meet once weekly through May 2009. In order to qualify for the program, participants must have passed Stage I and hold a position as a teacher.

Pair recognized for outstanding service to Salem Community College

Salem Community College honored two of its own -- Paul J. Stankard and Samuel H. Jones, Jr. -- for extraordinarily service.

For inspiring the establishment of the glass art degree program, Stankard received an honorary associate in fine arts degree in glass art. In making the p

Holloway receives College Service Achievement Award

Salem Community College student Stacy Holloway has received the College Service Achievement Award. Announcement of the award was made at Commencement in May. The award -- chosen from student, staff and faculty nominations -- is given to a student who participates in campus activities, committees

SCC library to host story hour

Salem Community College will hold a children's story hour in its library this summer. The program will run Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 15 through August 28, starting at 1 p.m. A College student will read to children in SCC's Michael S. Cettei Memorial Library, Donaghay Hall, 46

Salem Community College's new Glass Education Center will be environmentally friendly

When Salem Community College's Glass Education Center opens in September, it will stand out as one of the few U.S. facilities of its kind that uses methane gas to fire equipment to create glass art and scientific glass apparatus.

Called the "Gas to Glass Initiative," the project

SCC Alumni Association to award five book grants for fall semester

The SCC Alumni Association will award five book grants to SCC students for the fall semester. To be considered, students must submit a completed application by Monday, July 21 to the Financial Aid Office. Applicants are judged on their SCC academic record, financial need, College/comm

SCC baseball alum Graham making his mark in Mississippi

Salem Community College graduate Jabari Graham, who transferred to Alcorn State University in Mississippi, was named first team, All-Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) following the 2008 baseball season.

The 6-foot, 210 lb., outfielder led Alcorn with a .437 batting average, .603 slugg

Governor and legislature remove NJ STARS income cap

Governor Jon Corzine and legislative leaders have reached an agreement to remove a proposed New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Rewards Scholarship (NJ STARS) income cap limitation from the FY2009 state budget.

Under the initial proposal, students graduating high school this month whose

SCC students named to New Jersey All-State Academic Team

Salem Community College students Kelly Harrison and Josh Melita were honored as members of the New Jersey All-Star Academic Team. The pair joined 31 other students and family members at the 14th annual Phi Theta Kappa Day celebration in Trenton.

Harrison and Melita graduat

180 earn degrees, certificates at SCC commencement

Salem Community College held its thirty-sixth annual commencement ceremony on the evening of May 21 in the DuPont Field House.

The following individuals earned degrees or certificates:

Alloway: Andrew R. McConathey, Liberal Arts; Kimberly Anne Perkins, Criminal J

Nine SCC student athletes honored for academic achievements

Nine Salem Community College student athletes from spring sports have earned academic post-season honors. The criteria for Academic All-Garden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) is a 3.0 grade point average (GPA). The criteria for Academic All-Region XIX is a 3.25 GPA.

"I am extrem

Four SCC baseball players honored for 2008 season

Following the 2008 season, four Salem Community College baseball players received Division II All-Garden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) and All-Region XIX honors.

Freshman Jason Kelmer (Cherry Hill/Cherry Hill West) was a dual honoree, garnering four awards. As a p

SCC honors nursing students at convocations

Salem Community College held convocations on May 20 for the students who completed its practical nursing certificate and associate degree in nursing programs.

The convocations included pinning and candle-lighting ceremonies, and awards presentations.

During the practical nur