Transitions

Raritan Valley Community College

December 2007 Issue

P.O. Box 3300
Somerville, NJ 08876
transitions@raritanval.edu

Welcome to Transitions—a monthly electronic newsletter for high school counselors, administrators, faculty, students and parents. Every month, we keep you informed about the latest developments at Raritan Valley Community College. Please forward this newsletter to your colleagues and fellow students. Contact us at transitions@raritanval.edu with any questions, comments or if you would like to change your subscription or add e-mail addresses.

RVCC News

Register Now for the Spring, Summer Semesters

High school juniors and seniors can jump start their college education by taking courses at RVCC. Register now for the Spring or Summer 2008 sessions. Students enrolled in RVCC’s Early Credits program pay only $150 for the first course.

The Spring Semester starts January 22.

Click here for a complete listing of courses

Go online for registration hours

Need more information?
Contact an academic recruiter:
908-253-6688
recruitment@raritanval.edu
www.raritanval.edu

RVCC, Benedict College Sign Transfer Agreement

RVCC and Benedict College have entered into a new agreement that will provide for the seamless transfer of RVCC students to the four-year college in Columbia, South Carolina.

The agreement, which will facilitate RVCC graduates’ progress toward a bachelor’s degree from Benedict College, is RVCC’s first transfer agreement with a Historically Black College or University.

Need more information?

RVCC, Benedict College Sign Transfer Agreement

Galileo Scholars Named

Twenty-four students at RVCC have been awarded the Galileo Scholarship for the 2007-2008 school year. The scholarship is awarded to students majoring in science, math, engineering and technology.

RVCC’s Galileo Scholarship is awarded annually to qualified students based on their academic potential and financial need. The Galileo Scholars meet with industry partners in their field of interest for mentoring and internship opportunities. They also are introduced to the many rewarding careers and job opportunities available in the areas of science, math, engineering and technology.

Need more information?

Contact Patti Hulsen
Galileo@raritanval.edu

RVCC Names Galileo Scholars for 2007-2008

RVCC Events

Community Information Sessions Set

RVCC will be offering a series of information sessions for prospective students at various locations throughout the community in January. The Spring Semester begins Tuesday, January 22.

The sessions will provide information about the wide variety of degree and certificate programs RVCC offers that can prepare students for today’s hottest careers. Participants also will learn about the College’s flexible scheduling options, including online and weekend courses and accelerated programs. Information will be available about the High School Early Credits Program for juniors and seniors.

Those who attend will have the opportunity to meet with an academic recruiter who will explain the enrollment process, financial aid opportunities and help interested students chart a career path. The following sessions will be offered:

Wednesday, January 9
5-7 p.m.
Flemington Free Public Library
118 Main Street, Flemington

Thursday, January 10
5-7 p.m.
Bound Brook High School
West Union Avenue, Bound Brook

Tuesday, January 15
5-7 p.m.
RVCC
Conference Center (Room A)
North Branch

Thursday, January 17
5-7 p.m.
Hillsborough Township Library
379 South Branch Road
Hillsborough

Need more information?
908-253-6688
recruitment@raritanval.edu.

Chorale to Perform Winter Concert

The RVCC Chorale will perform its Winter Concert Friday, December 14, at 8 p.m., in the Welpe Theatre at the College’s North Branch Campus. The performance group, directed by Dr. John Sichel, is composed of both community members and RVCC students.

The program will include “Serenity” by Charles Ives and Mass in G Major by Franz Schubert, as well as a variety of traditional Christmas music. The evening will culminate in a community carol-sing.

Tickets and more information:

RVCC Chorale to Perform Winter Concert

RVCC Student to Receive National Scholarship

Lynne Postman of Somerset, a second-year student in RVCC’s Ophthalmic Science program, has been selected to receive a Transitions® Healthy Sight for Life Fund scholarship.

Postman is 1 of 10 Opticianry students selected to receive the $500 scholarship, which is part of a national contest sponsored by Transitions Optical of Pinellas Park, Florida.

Need more information?

Contact Professor Brian Thomas:

908-526-1200, ext. 8277

RVCC Student Receives National Scholarship

Professional Development Opportunities

Summer Institute on Social Justice

RVCC has received a grant from the New Jersey Council of the Humanities for its annual Summit Institute on Social Justice. This year’s program, “Confronting Injustice: Making a Difference,” will be held June 23-26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the College’s North Branch Campus. The program is designed for teachers of grades 6-12 to help fulfill the Holocaust, Genocide and Amistad mandates of the State of New Jersey.

Workshop participants receive 20 Professional Development Hours. A stipend is also being offered for teachers.

Need more information?
Contact Peppy Margolis:
pmargoli@raritanval.edu

CCE Offers Training for Educators

RVCC’s Corporate & Continuing Education (CCE) division administrates programs for teachers of grades K-12 and paraprofessionals, including workshops that meet the special needs of new teachers.

Contact Carol Clark:
908-526-1200, ext. 8377
cclark@raritanval.edu
Visit www.raritanval.edu/cce and click on Teacher Development

Planetarium

Planetarium School Shows

Consider the Planetarium at RVCC for school trips for your high schools students. Shows include Life Beyond Earth, It's Not Your Parents' Solar System and seasonal star shows.

Need more information?
www.raritanval.edu/planetarium

Planetarium Public Shows

Let the Planetarium @RVCC add to your holiday celebration. The Planetarium is presenting a variety of holiday stars shows and laser concerts in December for audiences of all ages.

Need more information?

RVCC Planetarium Sets Holiday Star Shows, Laser Concerts

Theatre at RVCC

The Theatre at RVCC offers a variety of performances appropriate for teens—from acrobatics and comedy to musical theatre and magic. Professional educators, with school ID, can receive a 50 percent educator discount on up to four tickets per show.

For information about the 2007-2008 season:
www.rvccArts.org

Moscow Circus

Focus on Faculty
	Loretta Di Bianca Fois - RVCC Instructor and Coordinator of Dance Program
	Educational Philosophy “Dance taps into human emotion and reflects how we see the world, letting us feel and making us think. My classes foster self-discovery, risk-taking and an awareness to detail and technique. I cannot tell students how to create; I can only encourage them to construct a unique perception of themselves and the world around them. This is fundamental in developing students who are inspired and worthwhile human beings with the ability and desire to produce work that is clear, crafted and performable.” Education MFA, Dance (summa cum laude), The Ohio State University BA, Theatre/Chemistry (with Honors), College of the Holy Cross New Jersey Teacher Dual Certification in Theatre and Dance	Professional Experience 2006-present: President, Dance New Jersey/National Dance Educators Organization (NDEO) New Jersey Chapter 1995-present: Artistic Director, Puppe’n’Dance Performance Company 1996-2003: Teaching Artist, New Jersey Department of Education 1994-1995: Adjunct Instructor, Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University 1991-2006: Artist-in-Residence, Paper Mill Playhouse 1991-1994: Director of Dance Program, City University of New York–College of Staten Island Recent Works Time Unstuck (2007) *Industrious Junk* (2006) Vanity (restaged, 2006) The Prince and the Rose (2005) The sad and swift demise of the designer chick (2005) The Reign of the Penitents (2005) Missed (restaged, 2005)